I Turned an iPod Into a USB Mouse 14 Years Ago… Now I Fixed One | Modding iPod 4G

Back in 2011, I tried modding an iPod Classic 4th gen… and ended up turning it into a USB mouse. ????
This time, I’m doing it right.
While traveling in Japan, I picked up this iPod Classic from a Hard-Off store for about $7. It didn’t work — just the dreaded “sad iPod” screen. But instead of letting this one go, I decided to repair it and give it a flash mod upgrade.
If you enjoy retro tech, modding, and giving old devices a second life, make sure to subscribe — I’ve got more shenanigans like this coming soon.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Backstory
01:41 - Disasembing the iPod
03:02 - How to flashmod
04:20 - Restoring the Software
06:06 - Taptic Engine install
08:22 - Cleaning the iPod
08:58 - Conclusion


Resources:
"Sad iPod" icon: https://www.martinnobel.com/techresearch/ipod-iconology-2021-edition
Spongebob Time Cards: https://lp.jwie.ch/timecards/

Linked Videos:
@TechKingdom35 - Worlds smallest Hackintosh - https://youtu.be/3NGOv_l-PWU

@NekoMichi iPod 4th Gen Taptic Engine Mod Tutorial: https://youtu.be/GZTTusuHpm4?si=x300B5D9-JCsi9z0

Music (Youtube Audio library):
Easy Sunday - Bad Snacks
Sunset n Beachz - Ofshane
Hanging Out - Bruno E.
Castille Soap - LATASHÁ

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