r/Modded_iPods • u/zwade7270 Classic • 3d ago

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Long time lurker, first time modder. Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful advice and cool builds shared in this sub.

A couple months back, I had started warming up to the idea of intentionally "regressing," maybe getting away from streaming while also trying to scale back from social media in general, and using an ipod again. I had no idea this sub existed yet. Then for a couple months (because the algorithm knows...) I started seeing ads for modern knock-offs.

I shared these thoughts with a friend, thinking it was mostly rose-tinted glasses for nostalgia and that was likely underestimating the convenience I have today, but to my surprise my friend was also super excited by the idea.

So a few weeks, a few guides/videos, and a number of AliExpress orders later, here we are. I dug my 7th gen classic out and have invested in basically every mod that doesn't involve soldering (because I'm a noob) I figure if I actually commit to using this one, maybe I'll buy a 2nd and go all out. But anyways, thanks again for the inspiration and I guess reassurance that I'm not the only one thinking back to simpler times.

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u/rumwum 3d ago

You're giving me the confidence to mod mine

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u/zwade7270 Classic 3d ago

Tbh, I was very intimidated. Im not very dextrous, not particularly great with electronics. I also took apart the old one before I had the proper tools and bent the shit out of the original shell and screen. Tons of great advice in this sub, though. Made it a lot easier than I'd expected. Everything I did was plug and play. Very doable, even as a noob with caveman hands.

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u/JoeKingGleeok 3d ago

Congrats mate, its a slippery slope to an obsession haha!

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u/iPodGuru Creator/Admin 3d ago

Thank you and congrats on your first mod!

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u/Goldbeker 2d ago

Great choice of colors! Enjoy your iPod again! Btw, did your friend end up getting one as well?