Posted by EastCoastStar
are there any little simple games you can install on the nano?
this may have been asked, but i didnt see any in the search, and honestly, i dont have time right now to surf the internet looking.
also, esato, im sorry for not being around latley!!!! ive just been so busy!
read down a few posts for my help question. thanks!
[ This Message was edited by: eastcoaststar on 2006-03-23 04:44 ]
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
you use linux to do it
Posted by EastCoastStar
when you do that to ur ipod, does it affect the basic ways it works? what all does it do?
Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
linux is a os, but they have made somethingcalled ipodlinux, I myself have no idea how to install or use it, but want to put it on my video ipod
Posted by Debu
@ECS: If you install the Nightlies Binaries for your nano, it will install alongside with your apple OS, so you can, sort of , dual boot. So your nano's data will be fine. See the Podzilla site for instructions.
Posted by EastCoastStar
thanks all! will try when i get home! thanks guys
Posted by EastCoastStar
heyy
i bought a 4 gig nano, my girlfriend bought a 2 gig, my charger/data cable fits VERY tight. sometimes it will be fully in, and wont charge, i have to push it quite hard. my girlfriends goes in good, and comes out fine, but mine is pretty tough. her charger is the same in mine, so its not the charger. should i get a new ipod? or deal with it?
Posted by Debu
@ecs: The problem could be either with your cable or your nano. However, there is no point to be putting up with the problem, If you feel you have a slightly faulty iPod, get it changed. Apple are very particular about Quality Control, so they will send you a brand new peice.
Posted by EastCoastStar
Thanks @ Debu. I will contact them and let them know.
ANOTHER problem im having...
my girlfriends Ipod when connected to the computer ALWAYS says "Do Not Disconnect", even after a full charge and everything. is there something i can do to fix this? it works fine, but i am unsure why it does this.
p.s. thanks for the help! ive never been much of an ipod person, so now i need help! hahaha thanks!
edit: also, do i HAVE to use itunes to add my music? theres no way to drag and drop or anything else? im just not a fan of itunes...
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[ This Message was edited by: EastCoastStar on 2006-03-23 14:17 ]
Posted by Debu
@ecs: To the best of my knowledge, iTunes is the only way (possibly best and easiest too) to put stuff on any iPod. I have encountered many windows users (mostly vetrans) who find using iTunes frustrating, I on the other hand am impressed by how easy iTunes is.
Also, that 'Do Not Disconnect' means that 'Disk Usage' mode is enabled on your iPod, or its simply sync'ing with iTunes.
Posted by EastCoastStar
if its syncing with itunes, it shouldnt take that long should it? you can leave it on there for 10 hours, and its still saying it.??
also, i came across this - although i havent tried it yet. http://www.ipodwizard.net/wiki/index.php/Reverse_Sync
Posted by EastCoastStar
heres ANOTHER problem i know you wont be able to fix
i was retarded, and hacked the ipod, changed the IPOD string to say my name. now it wont be recognized my itunes, or the update. now ive tried everything and i cant fix it. im screwed.
Posted by Debu
You can check if disk mode is on, in your iPod settings on iTunes.
You can use the iPod updater to flash your iPod, however all your data will get erased.
Posted by EastCoastStar
i wouldnt care if all my data got erased.
but itunes, AND the updater dont recognize it, and i cant figure out why.
i changed the word "ipod" to "tony" so now the software is looking for "ipod" meanwhile mine is now "tony" becuase i changed the wrong string in the software. there are ways to fix it but i havent done one yet.
Posted by leeboy13
i think it says 'do not disconnect' because you have to remove it 'safely' by clicking on the bottom right of your windows screen (connected devices...) click stop and then a lil balloon appears saying it is now safe to remove your device........
I think this is what you mean't, if not i aint got a clue sorry
Lee
Posted by EastCoastStar
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@lee, thanks, ill try that with my girlfriends when i get home.
but i neeeeeeeeed to figure out how to make mine work
heres what i was told by someone else...
you first load up partition magic and go to the free part of your ipod (about 70mb) yout then right click it and select modify then click view sectors. Save all of this sector all 160,00 and odd sectors. You then use winhex to open this sector,search for the part of the string you edited,in my case it was "Tim " once this has been found you need to replace this with the correct hex code. The code for the word ipod is "69 50 6f 64" replace all the things you need to until they are all replaced,save this. Then go back onto partition magic select the free space right click,modify,view sectors. Click options and then tick the box saying enable write. come of the options menu back onto the sector view and click restore. Navigate to the sector you saved should be about 70mb. restore this file. Once this has been done get your ipod click the lock switch at the top then unclick it then hold down menu and the centre button until the apple logo appears. You will probably get an error message. Dont worry this is good. Then wait till it loads up and says do not disconnect on the screen now load up the firmware updater and rstore the original firmware. Then your ipod should be as good as new apart from the songs,photos etc that were lost.
THATS what i was told, but i cant view the E: (my ipod) in partition magic.
helpppp