Firmware Update: Turn Your iPod Into An iPod Classic
October 15, 2007 by Lauren
Though its name is slightly misleading, the iPod Classic boasts some handy features not to be found in past iPod generations. While the hardware of these models isn't exactly the same, it is similar, and it is entirely possible to run the newer features on the iPod 5 and 5.5. Still, Apple hasn't taken such action, nor do they plan to. So boys and girls, where do we look when Apple won't throw us a bone? Hackers, of course!
It's true, Apple and hackers really do go hand in hand. Once again, our friends have come through for us with a shiny, new firmware update for the iPod 5 and 5.5. Just as you would guess, this update allows slightly older iPods to get in on the attractive action, previously only found on the iPod Classic. Namely, you'll be able to scroll through the split-screen menu/now playing system.
Rest assured, the custom update runs just as you would expect one to run: buggy, laggy, and a little unpredictable. Nonetheless, it works and it might help to fill the iPod Classic-shaped hole in your heart. Besides that, the people who put this together are still working steadily to work out all of the kinks. Check it out here, and take a look here to see a video of the update in action.
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