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Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the [[iPod]]. | Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the [[iPod]]. | ||
== Comparison | == Comparison with the iPod's original firmware == | ||
It has some '''advantages''' over the original firmware: | It has some '''advantages''' over the original firmware: | ||
* It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc) | * It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc) | ||
* Its visual appearance can be customized. | * Its visual appearance can be customized. | ||
* When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it. In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device. | * When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it. | ||
** In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device. | |||
It also has some '''disadvantages''': | It also has some '''disadvantages''': | ||
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The controls on Rockbox differ from the original firmware. | The controls on Rockbox differ from the original firmware. | ||
Here's how we'll refer to the buttons in this section: | Here's how we'll refer to the buttons in this section: | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, 1 June 2025
Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the iPod.
Comparison with the iPod's original firmware
It has some advantages over the original firmware:
- It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc)
- Its visual appearance can be customized.
- When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it.
- In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device.
It also has some disadvantages:
- The controls are less intuitive than the original firmware.
- The themes are community-sourced (even I have made one), and vary wildly in quality.
Controls
The controls on Rockbox differ from the original firmware.
Here's how we'll refer to the buttons in this section:
| iPod Hardware | Rockbox |
|---|---|
| Menu | [North] |
| Play | [South] |
| Forward | [East] |
| Back | [West] |
TODO: Finish this section