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/r/iPod - All the news, apps, accessories, rumours and general discussion of the Apple iPod series of devices. Discord: https://discord.gg/iPod

Welcome to /r/iPod, a subreddit just for the iPod device. News, apps, accessories, rumors and general discussion.


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My iPod Touch

This is my ipod Touch 6th gen, that's quite old and in very good nic.

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2025/02/02
12:00 UTC

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When putting movies onto your iPod, it's convenient to import them with subtitles.

Even if your iPod doesn't have speakers, you can watch movies without using headphones.

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2025/02/02
11:54 UTC

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I give up.

4 hours of trying, still wouldn't open. This is the closest I'm in. The pry just wouldn't enter the seams. Does it always this difficult if the pod never been opened before? Those who have successfully opened it for the first time, how long did it took?

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2025/02/02
11:20 UTC

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How is my classic 6th gen hdd ?

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2025/02/02
11:08 UTC

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Cheap option to have bluetooth on an iPod nano 6?

I’ve been looking at a few options, buying an AirFly seems to be the best one but it doesn’t worth it for me considering the iPod I’m looking to buy is cheaper than that. I’d like something that isn’t huge so I could comfortably fit it into my pocket. Any ideas?

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2025/02/02
10:59 UTC

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Ipod classic 7th gen not charging sometimes

Does anybody have knowledge that could help me here, my ipod classic will only charge if it's connected to the computer. It no longer works on my walls chargers or ihome but it charges only when connected to my iTunes, ive tried changing cables and I'm ripping out hair trying to source the issue. Is this a common issue or an easy fix? Edit home back to ihome

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2025/02/02
08:53 UTC

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Looking to buy audio system for 3rd gen ipod

If it has a 30 pin port, does it mean it will support my 3rd gen ipod?

This is iRiver IA150 released in 2012.

https://preview.redd.it/jem3fch5roge1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1ef408d5a428002f8e3dd0827ea7fa0f2373fe7

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2025/02/02
08:23 UTC

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Can i change the headphone jack from a thin back plate to a thick one ?

I am planning to buy a thick back plate for my 5th gen, i am thinking i can just swap the headphone jack, is it possible ?

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2025/02/02
05:53 UTC

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Not a fan of this dongle

It can connect to my airpods but it looks weird 🤣😭

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2025/02/02
05:36 UTC

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My impressions with the iPod in 2025

I was born in 1996, which means that by the time I started earning my own money, Apple was already transitioning to Apple Music. From 2013 to 2015, I bought a few songs out of curiosity, since the iTunes Music Store only became available in my country in 2012. Before that, we only had access to apps and podcasts. CDs were already becoming obsolete, often on clearance sales at a store near my job, but I still enjoyed ripping them with iTunes, among a few shared MP3s.

Back then, I owned a 4th-gen iPod shuffle, followed by a 2nd-gen and later a 4th-gen iPod touch, before eventually getting my first iPhone. I never had any other iPod models until this year, when I bought two iPod nanos (one pink and one orange). To my surprise, they impressed me more than I expected! I didn’t realize that models other than the iPod touch had an accelerometer to detect orientation, let alone support features like a pedometer.

https://preview.redd.it/r6o7i1lonnge1.jpg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9b71dba6a3dc94d1cdc29838ee21217c5af9404

A few months ago, I had already been thinking about ditching streaming services. I’m quite conservative when it comes to music, I still listen to the same songs I loved years ago. That made me question whether it was worth paying a subscription every year when I could just own my music outright for a one-time purchase.

https://preview.redd.it/hxv1tqjknnge1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b6cef670c5fc920de098d433bb4c0fa7d5639f79

So far, here’s what I’ve gained from using an iPod again:
🎵 More focus at work – No distractions from notifications or the infinite rabbit hole of a smartphone, just to play some music or podcasts.
🏃 More presence during walks or jogs – I can disconnect from the digital noise and just enjoy the moment.
📱 Less screen time overall – My usage stats have dropped significantly (screenshot attached).

So far, I'm loving it. Maybe I should get an iPod classic to use at my job :)

https://preview.redd.it/m7mo7zudnnge1.jpg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4285492a526d32186ac9d2c3caafb4ef44d7db22

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2025/02/02
04:38 UTC

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Bypass password on Ipod 4 gen IOS6

Hi everyone I found a iPod 4 gen in a carton full of iPhones on someone’s nature strip and thought i could keep a collection of em. Luckily, the iPod turned on after charging but it was disabled and said to connect to iTunes. I tried connecting it to iTunes many ways (Recovery mode) and still wont connect nor go on recovery mode, even a message on iTunes appears up saying alternate to “enter password on ipod to connect” when disabling feature on iPod wont let me. Maybe i might need to get a new data cable for it. Other than that, pls help me bypass this classy. Or least, restore. Thanks!

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2025/02/02
04:14 UTC

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iHome and iPod Video 30GB incompatibility

I bought an ihome speaker today to use with my iPod 5th gen 30gb. The guy I bought from first showed his iPod (nano) working with it, and everything seemed fine. My first mistake was not trying it with iPod. When I got home, I connected it via the 30 pin connector and a dialogue box popped up that said it wasn't compatible.

So I have two questions:

  1. Is there any way my iPod can be compatible using the connector?
  2. More importantly, if I use my iPod via aux input, will the ihome remote work? lol

Thank you, I was very excited and very disappointed in quick succession so any help will be much appreciated.

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2025/02/02
03:44 UTC

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Music

How is everyone downloading their music? I tried to go into iTunes and grab everything I had bought in the pay but my iTunes doesn’t even recognize my iPod. I read online that iTunes doesn’t hardly eork on Win 10/11.

4 Comments
2025/02/02
00:53 UTC

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iPod dies when off charger? Could the charger be the problem?

My original iPod had a bad battery (only like 10 mins life off charger). So I bought an iPod off eBay that claimed to have a brand new battery, it did not. It died when taken off the charger. Refunded it, got a new one from the same buyer that he promised actually had a new battery in it (99% positive reviews) got it, and it also dies off the charger. Could it be my charger? Because what are my chances that I get 2 depleted battery iPods from a reputable seller.

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2025/02/01
23:43 UTC

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128gb iPod Touch 6 or 32gb iPod touch 7?

Both cost around the same, but i’m wondering if i should go for the touch 7.

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2025/02/01
23:11 UTC

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Modded iPod 5th gen won't go to sleep

I've changed screen, battery and memory on the iPod, and it worked fine for a little while but then it started to not want to go to sleep. If I put it to sleep via menu it just pops back into "awake" mode. Anyone else experienced this and are there a fix? I first thought it was the battery, replaced it, and same thing is happening with the new one.

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2025/02/01
21:36 UTC

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Transferring a Movie to iPod Nano 7th Gen

My son has a 7th Gen iPod Nano. He is wanting to put the Super Mario Bros movie on his iPod. I downloaded the movie through AppleTV, but when I try to add the movie to the iPod I get an error stating it is not compatible.

Is there a way to make this work or is the 7th Gen not capable of playing movies?

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2025/02/01
21:29 UTC

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Not bad for £22! 20 years old and only used for 25 hours!

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2025/02/01
21:26 UTC

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Some advice please?

I am in the UK. I really want the iPod with the colour screen and the glossy clear plastic with colour behind it, I think it was 5.5 gen.

I want one retrofitted with solid state of some kind and also Bluetooth module but I need to keep the 30 pin. I'd love an upgraded battery but non essential. I am happy to assemble my own but I don’t even know where to start? Is there a reputable place to get parts from in England? I really would like yellow but with a black wheel. I see plenty of those online but how will I know if it fits? Or if I have a nice one? Do I need a replacement screen? I am going to buy the iPod from CEX I think. Does anyone have some info on how to do this? Thank you in advance!!

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2025/02/01
21:14 UTC

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How dangerous it is to keep and Ipod Nano with spicy pillow without charging?

I got this Ipod Nano 5th gen I believe, had this since I was a kid and I would like to keep it as a decoration or something, but is it dangerous to have it with the swollen battery? Is it gonna get worse over time even without charging?

I'm putting up a picture just to show the black space cause I don't think it's that bad.

6 Comments
2025/02/01
21:06 UTC

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Where can I find a nano to replace this storage into?

This first generation nano board has too many issues. I want to get this storage device installed into a replacement nano. Only certain early models came with a removable storage and I can’t determine which models have it or don’t when purchasing. There is still songs saved on this memory so I’d like to just install it onto a good working board. Anyone know how I can tell when buying another nano to do so?

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2025/02/01
20:33 UTC

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Which IPod should I get?

Hey, I’m interested in getting an IPod, probably either the Nano or one of the Classics (I think)

Problem is, I wear hearing aids, and can’t use the earbuds that come with the IPod since my hearing loss is too severe to wear them alone.Would the Bluetooth function work with Made for IPhone hearing aids or no?Or should I just get wired over the ear headphones?

What do you think? Lmk if you were hearing aids as well and used older IPod models and what worked for u.

4 Comments
2025/02/01
20:32 UTC

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Anyone willing to help?

Situation: snapped cable Model: iPod nano 5th gen

what i thought was going to be a simple battery replacement turned into a nightmare when i snapped the hold switch ribbon cable. i found a new one and will replace it, but i need help. i am wondering how to detach the old headphone jack and mic from the black thing in between them. see attached video

1 Comment
2025/02/01
20:19 UTC

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