The Rockbox iPod port page
Install
Full installation and uninstallation instructions for all supported devices are in the
Rockbox manual.
Bootloader
There is a working
bootloader that can load and run Rockbox. For more detailed information please visit
this page. The iPodPatcher is what installs the bootloader on the device, and more information on that can be found
here, and
here is a list of the iPod bootloader error codes.
Simulator
There are currently simulators for all Rockbox compatible devices. A simulator can be useful for seeing what Rockbox looks and feels like before installing as well as testing out your homemade themes before putting them on your player. They can be found
here.
Hardware Details
Rockbox Status
iPod |
SVN Builds? |
Status |
1st and 2nd Gen. |
|
Rockbox works nicely, but more work is needed on these ports. These iPods cannot be shut down physically, and Rockbox doesn't implement suspend yet. |
3rd Gen. |
|
Rockbox works nicely, but more work is needed on this port. |
4th Gen. Greyscale |
|
Most (but not all) Rockbox features and plugins are working, but there are still a small number of important features unimplemented. |
4th Gen. Photo/Color |
|
Stable. |
Mini 1st Gen. |
|
Rockbox works with audio playback, but some more optimization is still needed. |
Mini 2nd Gen. |
|
Stable. |
Nano 1st Gen. |
|
Stable. |
Nano 2nd Gen. |
|
Considered stable. For details see IPodNano2GPort. |
Nano 3rd Gen. |
|
Not supported, different hardware. See IpodNano3GPort. |
Nano 4th Gen. |
|
Not supported, different hardware. See IpodNano4GPort. |
Nano 5th Gen. |
|
Not supported. Still need a way to execute code. |
5th Gen. (Video) |
|
Very stable. Is lacking support for the video decoder chip. |
5.5th Gen. 30 GB (Late 2006 Video) |
|
Very stable. Is lacking support for the video decoder chip. |
. |
5.5th Gen. 80 GB (Late 2006 Video) |
|
Very stable. Is lacking support for the video decoder chip. |
1st Gen Classic (80GB / Thick 160GB) |
|
Very stable; see IpodClassicPort. |
2nd Gen Classic (120GB) |
|
Very stable; see IpodClassicPort. |
3rd Gen Classic (Slim 160GB) |
|
Very stable; see IpodClassicPort. |
Shuffle 1G |
|
Not supported. Some information has been gathered, see IpodShuffle. |
Shuffle 2G |
|
Not supported. |
Shuffle 3G |
|
Not supported. |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Rockbox for the iPod series can be found
here.
Other Pages Of Interest
Obsolete pages
- IpodEightyGB - What held up the port to the 80GB iPod Video (5.5G)
CategoryFrontpage: iPod port index [Ports]
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