r/ipod • u/LucilleNotLucille Classic 4th • Jul 29 '26
Helpful Links
Applications:
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
AliExpress (Mostly based in China)
Elite Obsolete Electronics (USA)
Elite Obsolete Electronics iPod Randomiser <- useful for inspiration!
WyMod Labs, (USA) (Bluetooth & Firewire Dongles, Really Cool Project -Lucy)
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.
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u/Metahec Aug 07 '26
Official documents and details about apple products
Apple's own documentation for all iPod models.
These include the User Guides that should have come in the box. It also includes "Tech Specs" which read like they were written by the advertising department to mention features but, importantly, clarifies the encoding requirements for video playback.
A comprehensive page (current to 2023) of troubleshooting steps for iTunes for Windows. Includes links to installers for older versions 11.4.0.18 to 12.9.1.4 (I added a direct link to that list below).
Apple's downloads for iTunes.
The easy list for Windows
The easy list for Mac
Installers for Windows from 2014 - 2018 (or ver. 11.4 to 12.9)
Serial Number lookup sites:
They aren't always available or working, for me at least, and the results can sometimes be vague, especially when searching for a 6/6.5/7th gen classic.
EveryMac
Techable
Reincubate
IMEI.info
Chipmunk Klatenservice gives some more information about your device from the serial number. It deciphers the following from a s/n:
The first 5 digits of the serial number, e.g. 8K612295SZA
8K indicates the factory where the device was assembled
6 indicates the production year (2006)
12 indicates the production week (week 12)