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  2. Originally posted by djrlewis:[..]He likely meant that you can't install 3rd party software. But speak to Drew about that, he may respectfully disagree


    You don't mind if I respectfully disagree, then?

    The first generation iPod touches can only be modified at this point in time. No second-generation models can be modified - the ones with the volume controls on the side. Do you know which generation you ordered?

    If you get a 1G, you download QuickPwn and literally plug your iPod into the USB port, force it into DFU mode and then the software installs. The great thing is that you can still use iTunes and buy music and apps from the App Store, but as an addition you can theme your iPod and funk it up with Winterboard, use Cydia to download applications and games and generally make it better. It is known as jailbreaking. But before you even try to Jailbreak it, you have to know how to fix it in case you can't boot it properly. I had to restore about ten times before I got it right!

    The games on the Apple Store are actually quite good. I download the free ones quite a lot - I've found some real gems by doing that only. I'm not up to paying $20 for an iPod game. $5 - $10, maybe, but not $20.

    Check out ModMyI.com, iPodTouchFans.com and MacThemes2.net for what you can do. At those stores, they are trained to sell the product as minimal as possible, but you can certainly download games and apps to it from App Store which needs Software Update 2.0 or higher, minimum. The salesman probably did mean third-party apps, but the App Store is open to all with an iTunes account.
  4. Think I might go for a touch after christmas. Love my Classic but drawn towards a touch. . . . . . We shall see



  5. Hold down the “Home” button

    Hold down the “Standby” button

    When it says “slide to turn off”, ignore it. It should restart with a blank screen. Look at iTunes, and your device should be removed. Now lift the Standby button, while still holding onto the Home button.

    Keep holding the Home button until the iPod reconnects on iTunes. When the device shows up in iTunes, that’s when you’ll need to lift up your button. If you wait any longer, it will go into Recovery Mode, and that’s not what you want. Your iPod should be blank.

    Now iTunes will tell you that the iPod Touch is in Recover Mode. You can now perform a manual restore on it.


    There you go. And if you force it into DFU mode, you have to restore - I made that mistake many times over.
  6. It's a 2nd generation iTouch, and that's what the guy meant. Cause here, no one buys from iTunes There are CDs out there with games and apps for the iPhone and probably iTough 1G. So he probably meant that you can't use those CDs with it.
    Is it totally impossible, or has it not been done yet?
  7. Originally posted by Ali709:It's a 2nd generation iTouch, and that's what the guy meant. Cause here, no one buys from iTunes There are CDs out there with games and apps for the iPhone and probably iTough 1G. So he probably meant that you can't use those CDs with it.
    Is it totally impossible, or has it not been done yet?


    I was able to set one up and buy UK-only music tracks in Australia, using an Australian IP address. I also forgot that the 1G touches have been discontinued in a lot of regions around the world, too. The 2nd generation hack isn't totally impossible, but it just hasn't been done yet because it is a lot tougher this time around because of various code changes and whatever else, and the new firmware.

    The original one had a TIFF (picture file) exploit, which was found in a week or two, maybe even less. Then some third-part code was executed which took another few days, with the hackers finding out that homewritten code can indeed be used like the PSP and then it's taken off from there - that's how I heard it happened, anyway from talking to some of the more well-known coders and homebrewers. I haven't heard about CDs with games and apps, but I guess downloading and then copying back the apps would work, so that's what they are. I think that's what he was banging on about.

    The only iPods not hackable or worth hacking are the 6G / 6.5G classics, 3G / 2G nanos and shuffles. All the rest are indeed hackable with Rockbox or iPodLinux. I'd be stupid if I didn't think Apple have been smart second time around and checked heavily for any kind of exploit. The new MacBooks actually block the software from working, so you can't hack it on those.
  8. gee...Apple's watching out then...
    I got the iTouch...it's a gift for someone, so I'm not opening it yet. The guy at the store I got it from (different store)...he told me it hasn't been hacked into yet, but it eventually will ...let's see...
    the thing is that I don't think we can even get the free stuff from iTunes for it...
  9. Originally posted by Ali709:gee...Apple's watching out then...
    I got the iTouch...it's a gift for someone, so I'm not opening it yet. The guy at the store I got it from (different store)...he told me it hasn't been hacked into yet, but it eventually will ...let's see...
    the thing is that I don't think we can even get the free stuff from iTunes for it...


    The chances are likely not for the hacking and the store, but I'm not sure. If Apple has used the same encryption method on the 2G touch as they did the 2007 classics and nanos, then more than likely it may never be hacked, as those iPods haven't been yet. It wouldn't surprise me at all if that was the case.

    I was all ready to get the 2G (for the 32GB capacity) but not without Winterboard + Cydia or the other apps I use. If I remember correctly, I used a theme called Blue Tear at first, then switched over to the (RED) theme and now I use that Normal theme, and have the option to switch back to the original stock theme if I ever want to for some strange reason.

    It's ridiculous to think if a country can sell something, they don't offer the expansion for it. It'd be like buying a car and the country having no petrol stations.
  10. Fellas....
    I'm pretty sure that this has been asked here about a 100000000 times!!!
    but I'm waaay to lazy to read all 1218 posts on the topic to find some guidance.. haha....

    I jsut read that Ali got an ipod-touch recently..... I was wandering, what'll be your recommendation between:

    Ipod Classic: 120 GB
    Ipod Touch: 32 GB



  11. I guess it depends if you want applications / games, ability to use the internet through Wi-Fi and a touch screen with room for about 4000-6000 songs or a simple, straight music player with room for over 20 000 songs.

    If you're interested check out the other brands like iRiver, Creative, SanDisk, Archos, Microsoft Zune etc. These players do a better job at many things than an iPod can, and can cost a lot less than the utterly ridiculous prices Apple command. The only way you can decide is to try it for yourself and if you like it or you don't, then look elsewhere.
  12. Originally posted by drewhiggins:I guess it depends if you want applications / games, ability to use the internet through Wi-Fi and a touch screen with room for about 4000-6000 songs or a simple, straight music player with room for over 20 000 songs.

    If you're interested check out the other brands like iRiver, Creative, SanDisk, Archos, Microsoft Zune etc. These players do a better job at many things than an iPod can, and can cost a lot less than the utterly ridiculous prices Apple command. The only way you can decide is to try it for yourself and if you like it or you don't, then look elsewhere.



    thanks a lot Drew!!
    I just want to have some music..... not really interested in having all the games or internet... bummer is that we have no other brands to choose from here in Arg... although I'm not buying it here, I'll have someone get it for me in the US...
    this is why: Price in the US 240
    Price in Arg USD 750 (or more)


    I'll try to look for those other brands you mention...
    thanks Drew!
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