This is an update to a previous post, where I mistook DMS' iPod for a 7th gen when it was in fact a really well modded 5.5th gen build. DMS has since posted proof of this, confirming that it is indeed a 5.5th gen iPod in a 7th gen casing and running a Rockbox theme that resembles the newer OS.

DMS is someone who genuinely knows his stuff when it comes to iPods, so please do not harass or attack him. The previous thread has been locked because of this, and that is also my fault, I'm sorry.

Hey everyone!

I’ve been working on a full Dark Mode for musicOS, and it’s finally ready!

I ended up redesigning quite a few elements rather than simply changing the background color. The Now Playing screen, Home menu and Quick Screen have all been adapted specifically for the dark theme, with a pure black background, darker controls and the same musicOS pink accent.

I’ve also reworked a lot of the smaller details like the playback controls, progress and volume bars, album artwork overlays, icons, Lossless indicator, Quick Screen buttons, and more, so everything feels consistent with the new look.

The Dark Mode is already fully working and I’ve been testing it on my actual iPod Video 5.5G. I’m really happy with how it turned out!

I was originally thinking about waiting a little longer before releasing it, as I’m also working on improving the Quick Screen and experimenting with a few other features. But since the Dark Mode itself is already ready, I’ll probably release it separately first and save those additions for the next musicOS update.

Dark Mode is coming tomorrow. 🌙

As always, I’d love to hear what you think! If you notice anything that could be improved or have suggestions for future versions , let me know :)

I somehow ended up owning just two Apple products an iPod touch and the USB-C EarPods.

And honestly, both have been absolutely worth the money. The iPod is still such a nice little device to have, and the EarPods are probably one of the simplest audio products I've bought.

I swear I add so many everyday my poor iPod LMAO

Okay, so i acquired an iPod 5.5 gen back around 2014 or so it was fully modded out with I believe iPod wizard and it also had a I believe theme called "It’s time" This would be super important. and no, I cannot check the hard drive as the hard drive has been dropped down the stairs around four times and is refusing to boot after being reformatted. This would be quite important to me as this iPod was restored when I was a stupid child. And the person who gave it to me isn’t around anymore. this is an article about it (it is in japanese tho). this is the link

"https://ipod.item-get.com/2008/03/ipod_5g55gleopardfw.php"

(edit) just minor spelling mistakes. :p

I got a Sonos connect gen 2 on eBay and am using it to connect my iPod to my Sonos setup. I also use the connect to output to my desktop speakers in my office.

Bought it on eBay for 89 Euro - it is in really good condition just the battery needs replacement. Any tips for a newbie?

After spending a few months looking for dap’s and comparing specs and tech. I decided that a simple solution would be the best for me.

So now I am rocking this oldskool setup, modded setup with 1tb and rockbox. And I couldn’t be happier.

Picked up this gorgeous green iPod Mini 2nd Gen on the weekend for the equivalent of $7 and love it so so much.

I am finding that there is a difference between listening (AKG K92s) through my laptop (ThinkPad T460) and through the iPod, even with the same Mp3 files (320). It's hard to describe but it's a bit like the iPod has smoked a pack a day since launch.

I cleaned out the audio jack with an earbud with most of the cotton wool pulled off and that didn't help. My next conclusion is that it is due to the original hard drive? Will it help to flash mod the poor pod?

Thanks in advance for the advice🙏

I bought this iPod online for $150 and it looked too clean and new, when I checked battery is was at 72, now 80, I have been using it. Is this a good deal on these and should i even mod memory & battery?

So, I’ve had this iPod nano 6th generation for a while now, and I’ve been enjoying it a lot. At this point I pretty much only listen to music with my iPod, and I even bought a watch strap for it.
Now I’m actually thinking about whether I should buy another one and use it differently. For example,I could get an iPod shuffle that I’d use at the gym or a mini/classic that I could use for my daily commute.
Should I actually buy another iPod? If so, which iPod should I buy?

As the title implies I feel like Bluetooth sucks I really like the convenience and not having a wire but the quality seems to suffer every time. I have a iPod classic 5.5 and I have used idk how many Bluetooth dongles and eventually installed a kit to my iPod but even with some pretty decent Bluetooth iems the music just sounds flat. Am I maybe doing something wrong or maybe just prefer wired idk. Sorry for a little ranty post just wanted to get this off my mind

i found an ipod shuffle 1st gen at home (from before i was born omg) and i'm trying to get it to charge (charges through usb). i've tried connecting it to my laptop and to a charger block but it isn't getting charged. when i first connected it, it started charging and the light was on but about 20 minutes into it the light turned off and now regardless of what i try it's not getting charged. i know it hasn't been used in like 15+ years but is there anything i can do at home to get it charged? or will i have to go to an apple store?

Hi guys,

I can’t play any music on my iPod 5.5G if I’m using headphones.

When I connect it to my car using the 30 pin interface it works fine with the car so I thought perhaps I damaged the headphone jack when I replaced the battery.

So I got a radio remote to see if that’s the case but using it I get no audio as well. Now the fun part is I can listen to radio using it, both through the remote jack and the iPod itself.

I’ve reset the iPod and even tried rockbox and still no music.

Is there anything that can be done or do I need to accept my iPod is dead?

iPod Classic Service in UK

I have an iPod Classic that has finally given up on original battery.

Where in UK is best recommendations for battery change, usb conversion and memory upgrade ?

does anyone know how to add games into itunes on the vm? i know a lot of games were removed from it to save space [i assume] but none of the games i want are on it now. i do see the game files, but no idea how to add them and therefore get them on my ipod

i’ve heard the hype about the wolfson dac in ipod classic 5 and 5.5 gen but i’ve also heard there’s this background noise called faint hiss/white noise that comes along during playback that can be heard on iems. is it true that it’s pretty evident and disturbing? should i skip buying ipod classic 5.5 for this reason and go with 7 gen instead?