Numberzz Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Today, hackers released a program that installs the new iPod UI on the old 5.5 and 5G iPods. This mod doesn't install the new version of the iPod OS, but it changes the firmware that is on your current iPod, so you could potentially screw it up. Now if I could just find my old iPod I will report back to you. Full Story Mod Your iPod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The. Mad. Doc. Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 It never worked for me. But I guess it does work better on a 5.5G iPod. The background on my iPod is fine. I'll just go buy a real classic. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxDriveNxx Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Wow, hey everyone. I've been here for awhile, and I'm actually one of the people that was behind making this. Never really thought it would be so popular. If anyone has questions about installation/anything else, just let me know. I'll be more than glad to help. Insanelymac has done a ton for me. Edit: Take it from me, since I was one of the developers of it and all. This cannot, and will not brick your iPod. The worst case scenario is an endless reboot. It can be solved by holding the center+play button while it's booting, and it will boot into disk mode. Drag your music/videos/whatever onto your desktop, and restore via iTunes. (Or if you were smart and made a backup using iPodWizard, you can just load it and not have to restore at all.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeischris Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Do you think we could put it on a 5G ipod by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54mbps Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 How do I get this onto my ipod video 5.5 G ON A MAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhur Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 numberz i had this before you in readers news section........ damn thats wierd........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostgame Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 How do I get this onto my ipod video 5.5 G ON A MAC? Use your macbook, boot into Windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomozj Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I tried this on my 5.5G via Parallels, and it's {censored}ed my iPod. I have a logo onscreen with a iPod dock connector logo and an arrow pointing away from the front, as if I'm meant to plug it in. After plugging in, nothing happens. With or without cable, I can't restart or get into boot mode. Just frozen on the screen. The backlight is on, but dimmed. Any ideas? Edit: After letting it sit there for hours, and letting the battery drain, it died, and I can now boot up and use it normally. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hajaz Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 how do i instal this in windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasman Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I don't feel like messing up my iPod so I guess it's better with a complete guide on how to do this. If you have the time XDriveNx, it would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cringemaster Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Its a simple install. Just select the firmware file and write it to your ipod with ipodwizard or alterpod. I used alterpod (on my macpod) about 10 minutes ago on my old g3 iMac because it doesnt like leopard, and backed up and wrote the new firmware, and so far I'm pleasantly suprised. The interface has a few minor bugs, but its not sluggish and so far its kinda fun to look at. We'll see how long that lasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am...me Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Its a simple install. Just select the firmware file and write it to your ipod with ipodwizard or alterpod. I used alterpod (on my macpod) about 10 minutes ago on my old g3 iMac because it doesnt like leopard, and backed up and wrote the new firmware, and so far I'm pleasantly suprised. The interface has a few minor bugs, but its not sluggish and so far its kinda fun to look at. We'll see how long that lasts where are you getting the firmware. EDIT never mind i didnt realize the 5.5g file was the firmware. but. it doesnt work. it just has a Connect to dock logo. like tomozj 2nd EDIT got a fix if you get the "Plug in" Icon.Plug it in, then reboot it with holding the center button and menu button simultaneously. Once its rebooting IMMEDIATELY Press and hold the Play and center button simultaneously then it will go into disk mode. Reboot again with it plugged in. do not unplug until it is detected in iTunes There you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhur Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 all u guys on a mac.... google altarpod and use that!!!!!! damn newbie's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am...me Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 all u guys on a mac.... google altarpod and use that!!!!!! damn newbie's lol Yup got that thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhur Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 no problem...... its real easy..... THIS WILL GET BETTER( for all off those who are disappointed because it does not have coverflow, it will come as our 5G's our capable of running this interface) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Adams Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 might sound like an idiot but where is the 5.5g download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuz12 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 coool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booger_sniffer5000 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 might sound like an idiot but where is the 5.5g download? This thread is over 2 years old... But to answer your question: 5G: http://rapidshare.com/files/62552350/Class...refor5Gv1.0.zip 5.5G: http://rapidshare.com/files/62583102/Class...r5.5Gv1.0.2.zip The webpage: http://web.archive.org/web/20071011034954/...design/classic/ I love archive.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysonv48 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Thats preety cool and actually works thou there is alot of lag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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