r/ipod • • Aug 25 '26

r/iPod and r/iPodClassic Guidelines for Sellers, Product Reviews, and Customer Support

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Version 1.0.0, released 2026-08-25

The following guidelines are in place to ensure that r/iPod and r/iPodClassic remain a safe and fair place for discussing iPods and iPod modding, as well as to protect sellers and buyers. These rules will come into effect on the 25th August 2026 and apply to all posts made on or after that date.

1. Separation of Business and Moderation

For the sake of fairness and neutrality, moderators of r/iPod and r/iPodClassic may not operate their own for-profit businesses selling devices, device parts/accessories, or offering repair/modding services. Conversely, users who own or are employed by for-profit businesses selling devices, device parts/accessories, or offering repair/modding services are not eligible to apply to be a moderator of r/iPod and r/iPodClassic.

2. Advertising

Advertisement posts for the sales of goods or services are not permitted on r/iPod or r/iPodClassic, this applies to both businesses as well as private sales. We want these places to be about discussing owning, using, or modding iPods however this is not free real estate to advertise your store. If you wish to advertise on Reddit in general, you must enrol through Reddit's advertiser program. Please note this is not the same as post boosting, if you sign up for paid post boosting this does not make you eligible to ignore this rule even if the post is tagged as a "Brand Affiliate". Reddit ads are not the same as Reddit posts.

Posts by sellers advertising their goods or services will be deleted, and repeat offences will result in a ban. Using alt accounts to recommend your store while acting as a third party is also prohibited and will result in post deletion and a ban.

There are other subreddits that permit the advertising of device sales, such as:

r/AppleSwap

r/HardwareSwap

3. iPod Vendors List

While advertising posts are not permitted, our community features a pinned FAQ with a list of verified vendors. Reputable sellers may apply to be added to this list. In order to be eligible, your store must have a valid warranty and returns policy, as well as contact details for customer support. To apply, please send a modmail.

4. Product Reviews

Product review posts are permitted, however you are strictly required to disclose whether you purchased the goods or services yourself or if they were provided by the vendor for review purposes. If you are affiliated with the vendor, you are also required to disclose this. Reviews with undisclosed affiliations with vendors will be deleted.

Reviews must be made in good faith and reflect your personal opinions, vendors must not influence the contents of your review. If a review is found to be made in bad faith (either by a vendor influencing the reviewer for a dishonest positive review for them or a negative review of competitors), it will be deleted and repeat offences will result in a ban.

Vendors may not use alt accounts to post reviews of their own stores or of competitors while posing as a third party, anyone found doing so will have their posts removed and may be blacklisted from the verified vendor list.

Vendors also may not request the removal of legitimate negative reviews. A legitimate review should describe personal experiences of the purchasing process or the goods/services, but cannot contain personal grievances or targeted attacks. Reviews must not contain any AI-generated content. Reviews will only be removed if they contain content that breaks the subreddit rules or false claims, however legitimate negative reviews will remain to help buyers make informed purchasing choices. Vendors who abuse the reporting tool in an attempt to remove legitimate reviews may be blacklisted from the verified vendor list.

5. Customer Support

r/iPod and r/iPodClassic are discussion forums, we are not direct representatives of vendors and cannot provide customer support. Posts enquiring about specific orders will be locked and we will provide contact details for the relevant vendor. In general, while these posts will be locked they will not be deleted as they may provide useful information about buying experiences from vendors that may help others make informed buying choices. The two exceptions to this are if the posts contain personally identifiable information or if they devolve into unnecessary drama, in which case the post will be deleted.


r/ipod • • Jul 29 '26

Helpful Links

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Applications:

iTunes (Windows)

iPodWizard (Windows) (Software Modification)

iPod Clickwheel Games Preservation Project

Guides:
Yuuiko's iPod Guide: Fantastic guide which can be used to Identify iPod Classic & Mini models.

Opista iPod Classic Guide: Fantastic Guide to modding 5th, 6th, and 7th generation iPod Classics.

michiko iPod guide: Fantastic guide that can be used to identify EVERY iPod Model.

iPod Vendors List

iflash.xyz

AliExpress (Mostly based in China)

Parts Plus Pods (Australia)

PlayerMods (Ukraine)

Elite Obsolete Electronics (USA)

Elite Obsolete Electronics iPod Randomiser <- useful for inspiration!

iDemiGods (Canada)

Resalefirm (USA)

moonlit.market (UK)

Amazon (Worldwide) (Milage May Vary)

Ebay (Worldwide) (Milage May Vary)

Vinted (Australia and most of Europe) (Milage May Vary)

For any sellers wishing to be added to our iPod Vendors List. Please read this post for instructions on how to do so.


r/ipod • • 10h ago

Picture So happy I finally flash modded my 3rd gen

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137 Upvotes

r/ipod • • 15h ago

Advice AirPods 5 (as expected) don't pair with 7th gen iPod Nano.

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156 Upvotes

Any AirPods with the H2 chip (Pro 2 & 3, Regular 4 & 5) won't work with older Bluetooth devices, even though they should, as Bluetooth 5 (heck even Bluetooth 6) is backward capable. AirPods 3 worked perfectly with 7th gen nano, solving the low volume issue of the OG AirPods model. I reported the bug to Apple, detailing what works and what doesn't. I am not holding my breath, just submitted it out of principal. :)


r/ipod • • 11h ago

Picture iPod 6th Gen Modded w/Bluetooth and Taptic Engine

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48 Upvotes

Just finished this bad boy up. Has Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, 128gb (since it’s limited on the 6th gen, even though there is a workaround), Taptic Engine mod, and a 3000mah battery.

I do have kit on the way to me to swap out the 30 pin for a USB-C, allowing charging, data, and even music pass through.

I have quite a few 5th and 6th gens I’m considering modding up similar and offering up if enough interest.

I am also considering making a guide as to how to fit all this in a Slim back model. Not a huge fan of thick back. It would include a list of what mods work with what others and how to make this all work in a thin model.


r/ipod • • 14h ago

Picture Classic 6th Gen - Restored

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49 Upvotes

Got the classic 6th gen fully restored and modded

- Rockbox OS

- HDD swapped with DualSD adapter with 128gb microsd

- Battery of iphone xs with BMS swap, 1350 mah

- New front plate with matching clickwheel


r/ipod • • 6h ago

Picture iPod nano 4th Gen

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11 Upvotes

I love this thing, almost two decades later and it runs phenomenally. Ive replaced my phone when I go outside entirely and I use it especially in the gym or on runs. Old apple was something else.


r/ipod • • 5h ago

Help Anything I can do?

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Was doing a faceplate replacement on an iPod I thrifted awhile back. All was going smoothly until i accidentally pulled out the battery connector while trying to put it back together… is there hope? I can still see 8 prongs sticking out of the board where the connector was. On the actual connector I see a bit of metal sticking out of it. Anything I can try myself or do I just take it to an electronics repair shop or am I genuinely just cooked?


r/ipod • • 3h ago

Advice Where can I find the hard drive cable for the iPod Mini?

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Hey everyone,

During a repair, I accidentally damaged the CF hard drive cable on my iPod mini. Where could I get a new one? I'm seeing listings on AliExpress, but I don't know if that's a reputable source.

Thanks!


r/ipod • • 4h ago

Help The DankishPod rattling *sometimes*?

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Picture of my DankishPod for tax. I haven't dropped it to my memory but starting tonight there's something rattling in there SOMETIMES and then it goes away. Like idk if there's a magnet in there or something but it feels like something has come loose. It cane modded so I'm wondering if some tape or smth unstuck.

Now, the iPod is still working flawlessly. It's charging. Battery isn't draining. Click wheel is responsive and screen isn't acting up.

Do you guys think it's worth opening it up to find out what's wrong?

PS: anyone else pumped for those sprout boards?? I signed up for updates.


r/ipod • • 37m ago

Advice How do you make sure the SD-Card in the iFlash stay in place?

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Sometimes, my iPod won't detect my SD Card and thinks it corrupted when in reality, the SD Card just wasn't connected all suddenly.


r/ipod • • 6h ago

Picture my friend gave me it for $8, good deal :3

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3 Upvotes

it's battery isn't even dead


r/ipod • • 6h ago

Question Playlists

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3 Upvotes

I have multiple ipods (6) syncing on my itunes im trying to buld a playlist with all of them why are these duplicating?thank you!!


r/ipod • • 13h ago

Picture Brought the mini to work today

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10 Upvotes

Just got this 2nd gen mini, loving it so far. I paid $45 and the seller replaced the battery for me.


r/ipod • • 21h ago

Picture "no scratches"

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44 Upvotes

Made me laugh, thought I'd share.


r/ipod • • 10h ago

Question Does anyone put photos on their iPod?

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So I’m currently building a desktop app called DarkTunes, a modern music/video app with iPod support, so I can manage my library and sync my iPods without Getting blinded everything I open iTunes.

It supports local music, Jellyfin and Navidrome, plus syncing to Apple, Rockbox and Mac-formatted iPods. You can also copy music back to your PC, back up the iPod, and customise its displayed appearance and capacity for modded devices. It also has multiple built in themes with the option to make your own!!

I’m currently adding video browsing, playback, conversion and iPod syncing. Would a photos section be useful too?

Does anyone still put photos on their iPod? Would you use something that lets you browse, add and copy photos back off it or is that a feature most people wouldn’t bother with?


r/ipod • • 13h ago

Question Is my battery about to burst?

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Mind you I’ve had this for the past 5 years and never had any issues, the reason why I’m asking is because I got this crack above the touch wheel and wondering if that’s pressure from the battery? It holds a charge for about 3 hours


r/ipod • • 4h ago

Picture Got this for 3$ today

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r/ipod • • 21h ago

Picture Unwinding before clocking in!

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Nothing like playing GBA and listening to my iPod. Lol


r/ipod • • 11h ago

Help help me!!!

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hello i just bought an ipod nano 2nd generation and the screen won’t turn on unless it’s plugged in, everything else works fine though, what should i do, is it battery related, and should i buy a new battery and take it to get it repaired?


r/ipod • • 6h ago

Question Anyone know where I can order a 6th gen iPod screen for a reasonable price.

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I know Eoe has them for 60 but there has to be one for cheaper. Also, I know that 5th gen screens are not compatible.


r/ipod • • 21h ago

Help RepriseOS problem

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The installation completed successfully, and the program shows that it was installed correctly. But after checking the settings and software version, there are no changes at all—no Dark Mode and no equalizer, so I don't get it. Can anyone help me out?


r/ipod • • 1d ago

Picture The benefits of having an ancient Jeep Cherokee….

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93 Upvotes

The equally ancient stereo has ipod connect 🙂 There’s even a button called ZAP that picks a random song off the ipod.


r/ipod • • 1d ago

Advice Does anyone have experience with these cables?

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11 Upvotes

These kinds of cables are sold on AliExpress + EOE. They claim to be able to charge FireWire style off a special USB-30 pin cable (charge only). Do these actually work as well as real FireWire in terms of charging/reviving an iPod?


r/ipod • • 11h ago

Question Question about the ipod touch 7

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Anyone know if airpods 4 work on the 7th gen ipod touch? I have a pair of airpods 4 and wanna get a new ipod but want one thatll connect to my airpods, thanks yall