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All iPods excluding the [[iPod Touch (2nd generation)]] to the [[iPod Touch (7th generation)]] and the [[IPod nano (7th generation)]] lack [[:en:Bluetooth|bluetooth]] functionality. The ''Bluetooth Mod'' involves adding Bluetooth functionality to certain iPods by intervening in the output of an iPod. This modification is not simple and requires a comprehensive soldering knowledge to perform. For a simpler way to add Bluetooth functionality to your iPod, external [[Bluetooth adapters]] are highly recommended. | |||
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== Methodology == | |||
There are two routes one can follow to accomplish this modification: | There are two routes one can follow to accomplish this modification: | ||
* AUX to Bluetooth dongle, or a 30-Pin to Bluetooth adapter (Ex: Kokkia 30-pin to Bluetooth). | * AUX to Bluetooth dongle, or a 30-Pin to Bluetooth adapter (Ex: Kokkia 30-pin to Bluetooth). | ||
* Hardware modification (tends to involve soldering and attaching extra components to the iPod logic board). | * Hardware modification (tends to involve soldering and attaching extra components to the iPod logic board). | ||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
*Visual tutorial on Bluetooth modding: [https://imgur.com/a/SMlSPH0 Imgur] | *Visual tutorial on Bluetooth modding: [https://imgur.com/a/SMlSPH0 Imgur] |