iPod modding

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iPod modding refers to the modification of iPods. This may involve replacing Hardware components, such as the face plate, back panel, hard drive or click wheel. Alternatively, it can also refer to the flashing of of custom firmware or the installation of Rockbox.

For software specific details, see software.

For assistance on common issues for iPods, see the FAQ.

Common Mods

Hardware

Hard Drive
Solid State Drive

Battery
Bluetooth
Capacitor Bypass
USB C
Taptic Engine

Software

Bootloader
Custom iPod Firmware (modified stock iPod firmware)

Alternate/Modified Operating Systems

Rockbox (Windows and macOS)
iPodLinux
iPodLoader 2 (Also called IPL 2, iPod bootloader)

Cosmetic Modifications

Front Plate
Back Panel
Click Wheel