Difference: RockBox (r2 vs. r1)

Rockbox is an Open Source replacement firmware for the Archos Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder and Recorder V2 MP3 players. There is work in progress for numerous other players/brands/models.

Rockbox is a complete rewrite and uses no fragments of the any original firmware. It firmware not provided by us. Rockbox boasts numerous features while remaining easy to use.

Installing Rockbox does not harm your Archos, it works the same way you upgrade your ordinary Archos firmware.