How to Mod/Customize your 5G-5.5G Ipod, Adding a backgound.

[IMVUOL]

ur links dont work

[proihacker230studios]

Hey, how come when ever you add a theme to the iPod all of the shit thats on there gets erased? I just don't get it, my dad gave me the iPod and it's all full but i don't wanna risk losing it all and i have nothing to back it up on, is there something easier?

[yhb13bhy]

when i clicked "write to ipod" it has error saying there's something using my ipod like itunes when in fact there's none. pls help me

[greatbrandon]

does ipodwizard work on a mac

[TheEvilStig]

I'm Unsure, would this work from a Mac?,

If no could i do it through my old Xp Computer and still upload songs from my mac?

[nhatsux]

im having trouble downloading the firmware

i click the link i go somewhere else PLZ HELP ME!

[XxCisnerosxX]

wtf why is ipod wizard . n e t down. fuck...

[applepierockzmisox]

hey i need help. I am not exactly sure what to load because there are a few folders like one is alt backgrounds one is images one is fonts and i just need a little extra help. It would be greatly appreciated.

[huhjustin]

it fucks up your ipod, it wont let me play my music games or anything this guy is a lieng fuck and he should stop ruining peoples stuff, fuck you man. DONT DO IT!

[ivioivey]

Cause you did something wrong, You might have used the wrong firmware, You're the first one to comment this video saying it doesn't work, Well, If you do it right, It will work, And you did it wrong.

[jthorlakson]

just like ivioivey said

you did it wrong

i use this too and my ipod still works just fine...

[jthorlakson]

just like ivioivey said

you did it wrong

i use this too and my ipod still works just fine...

[350drifting]

haha, just cuz you cant follow a simple tutorial that does step by step

omg, dont even talk

[a73153k91bod2]

@huhjustin thanks for the warning

[huhjustin]

@a73153k91bod2 lmao no problem...that was 3 years ago though....3 fucking years god damn so much has changed since then hahaha.

[MusicRespawn]

@huhjustin 5 years

[FearTheBuCkeYe]

do you know where i can download firmware files? ipodwizard. net doesn't allow it.

[ivioivey]

The firmwares are in the Layouts/Resources section of the forum of Ipodwizard.

[iamtheguitarhero123]

ummm idk wutt happened the converter downloaded fully but it wont run can u help please

[ivioivey]

I think you need to download Net framework 2.0

[vexer101]

It only downloaded half of my theme. I heard on # 138 for video should have the pic of your background and if it doesn't you have to find it yourself. I did that but I still have half a background. Any help fellas?

[ivioivey]

Try using a different firmware, That should sum up that problem, If not, ask on IPW's forums, Asnwers for sure there.

[keoniboy808]

how big does the size of your iPod gotta be?

[ivioivey]

You can do this with any ipod.

[wilkens411]

what the name of the song

[videolegend95]

How do u do it on mac?

[ivioivey]

Not too sure, I'm not framiliar with mac's sorry, But the answer lies in the Forums of IPW.

[maxc123]

do you have to downgrade the firmware first?

[ivioivey]

Not to my knowlage nope.

[noooobsoccerjack]

Ya, also do u need that net 2.0 stuff to run the theme generator

[ivioivey]

Yes, You need Net Framework 2.0 to use the Theme generator, "Note" If you download a 5G for your 5G Ipod you don't need to convert it, But if you're using a 5.5G Theme for your 5G Ipod you need to convert it.

[noooobsoccerjack]

Can i put this on my 30G ipod video

5th generation

[ivioivey]

Put what? A theme? Yes you can.

[maxc123]

im finkin of puttin da firmware on my 5g ipod, but wot if i fuck it up? is it ireversable? or can i put the original firmware back onto it if i mess it up?

[ivioivey]

If you do something wrong, The only way to fix your ipod is to Restore it with itunes, And then re-add all your Music/Videos/Games ect ect, But if you follow the video closely, Nothing should go wrong.

[dario4life]

lol. thats the last way!

the best way is to force it into diskmode adn put another firmwear on it.

restoring is an option if nothing else works

[ivioivey]

I was talking about how to get the "Original" Firmware back onto the ipod, Unless theirs a place to download it? I havn't seen one yet, But that'd be awesome, I could post the link in the Description if their is, I guess i missed the point of my Opinion while i was typing lol.

[dario4life]

Sorry for the late reply :P

hers a place to download firmwares:

felixbruns(dot)de/iPod/firmwar­e/

[6J0K3R9]

how do you return it to the default theme????

[ivioivey]

Before you add a theme, Do this, Load your Ipod's Firmware, Then click "Save All" On the right side, Then when you want to return to the original look on your ipod, Just load the theme you saved from your ipod.

[BigzIzKing]

ummmmm i neeed help when i put the theme on only the time bar change the volume bar change and the charger sign change everything else is the same way what should i do

[ivioivey]

#1 Load your firmware

#2 In the index drop down menu Scroll around for the picture you want to replace

#3 Once you scrolled around for the picture you want to replace, Click "Load Bitmap" And load the picture you want to replace it with, And repeat this proccess with all the images you want to replace.

[kenneyisgay2]

hey, one question, do u need the ipodwizard 1.2d ? wat if u use the ipodwazard v1.3 ? will my ipod crash? please answer me

[ivioivey]

Go ahead and use IPW 1.3 It's the same thing, Eccept SOME differences, So it's all good.

[gothicchris666]

my ipod said restore at itunes sevral times can you send me a message back so i can follow it thanks

[ivioivey]

That's most likely an issue due to using the wrong firmware, I need to know your version of Ipod such as 5G Or 5.5G ect ect, And i need to know which firmware you're using, before i can give you a link to the proper one.

[bboyemmanuel]

yea,my ipod doesnt want to let me put in a background its a 5.5 gen but when its sais it successfully did it,my ipod jus sais ''connect ipod to itunes to restore'' ....????GET BAk AT ME

[beafhead101]

Fiona Apple - Sally's Song - The Nightmare Before Christmas.

[supermario2931]

I need Help i just dowloaded a firmware and i load it into ipw but everytime i click write to ipod it says Eror writing firmware code:-1,22,47394304 what do i do cause i really want this firmware! plz help!!!!

[ivioivey]

Did you download the right firmare for your specific ipod?

[supermario2931]

uhm i guess i dowloadid it from ddfirmware the one that said 5G Multiple Backgrounds Hack

[ivioivey]

If you're using windows vista Right click IPW and click Run as Administrator,

You need to have Itunes installed, Even though you won't use it for IPW

Makesure if your ipod is 5.5G You get the 5.5G Firmware, or Vice Versa,

Makesure you're converting your theme correctly, example, For 5G ipods with the Multiple Backgrounds hack You should convert it to, "Video 1.2-> 1.2.1"

If this still doesn't help, Message me again, And i'll Make a thread on IPW's forums for you on this issue.

[supermario2931]

one more question? how do you convert the firmware?

[ivioivey]

#1 Download the all in one theme converter, the link is in the Description

#2 Download the theme you want

#3 Make a new folder and extract your theme and the All in one theme converter into it

#4 Go to the folder you created and run the all in one theme converter, And like i said for 5G 5.5G ipods with the Multiple BG hack should use "Video 1.2-> 1.2.1"

#5 Run IPW, Load your ipod, Load your firmware, Load your theme, Then Wright it to your ipod.

[xI10IITENII10Ix]

What if you have a mac

[ivioivey]

Not sure if you can mod a Ipod if you're using a mac, I've never looked into that cause i don't have one lol, You can ask on the forums on Ipodwizard's website and they should tell you if theirs a Special version for Mac's.

[KeiTakaro]

I tried "open all" on a folder that I have just converted using All-in-one converter

then iPW doesn't load the theme and nothing happens.

BTW: using 5G Video 30GB

[ivioivey]

On the bottom right of IPW you should see a Check Box, Enable it and it should work like a charm.

[ivioivey]

To all spammers, Don't waste your time spamming, Because your comment will be deleted as soon as you post it, So, BEAT IT!

[WiD3ScReen]

OK thx for the help I can now also install new games thx to the firmware..lol

but whenever I turn on my ipod it always go to ip loader or something before it starts and on the main menu instead of the word "Shuffle Songs" it became "Shuffle SongP". is their a way to fix it.

[ivioivey]

You probobly downloaded a fully customized Firmware, Which was already Edited by someone, Try using another firmware, Either that, Plus maybe you used a ipod Theme for the wrong version of ipod.

[WiD3ScReen]

ok thx.. any suggestion on what firmware will I use and where to get it. I'm currently using IZ background hack.

Oh and one more thing, if I change my firmware will all my games, background, music etc. installed on my previous firmware be deleted. thx for the help

[ivioivey]

IZ BG Hack is the best one you can get, And for Games and music, If you copied them into your ipod, Without using Itunes, Just traight into your ipod, They will be deleted, If you used Itunes, They won't unless you Format your ipod, And your Background will be deleted if you change your firmware And or theme, But you can put another one in anytime anyways, It's fun changing themes Every now and then, People will be Amazed by the unique ipod with Changing backgrounds haha.

[WiD3ScReen]

ok thx for the help, btw I figured out the solution to my problem, my friend said that I should just edit my strings and change it back to normal

[WiD3ScReen]

great vid but what if I messed up my original firmware is there a way I can fix it without restoring? is their a site where I can download clean firmware?

[ivioivey]

You can most likely download it from ipod Wizard's Forum, Same place you download themes from, Plus you can save your Ipod's original theme, Load your ipod on IPW, Then on the right side you should see a button that says, Save, Click it, and save your firmware, Then just reload it when needed.

[low953]

can i just plz ask how to restore the ipod by itunes...... i'm very new to ipods

[mpcbeast]

i can get all this to work on nano but not 5.5g ipod its so anoyin !! any ideas

[ivioivey]

Perhaps you're using the wrong Firmware and theme for the ipod? Makesure they're both meant for the specific ipod.

[shifty408]

y dont u upload the firmware to torrent?

[punjab1munda]

Whats the name of the song?

[ivioivey]

Fiona Apple - Sally's Song - The Nightmare Before Christmas.

[ovechypety]

hey if u dont waNT IPOD WIZARD CAN U CHANGE IT BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL SETTINGS?? AND HOW?...

[emorockstar13]

just restore the ipod by itunes i just did it with mine

[ivioivey]

You would have to restore your ipod with itunes if you diddn't copy the firmware from your ipod already, Before adding a theme to your ipod i would suggest saving your ipod's firmware with ipodwizard, then when you want your original ipod back, Just simply write the original firmware you saved back into the ipod.

[WiD3ScReen]

and how can I save my ipod firmware?

[gotvoot]

omfg thank u very muck bitcjh noe i have macvsvista on my ipod tank u

[jemc669]

ooooooh now i get it i was using ver 1.3 now im using 1.2

THANK U

[jemc669]

ummmmm while im loading all pictures from a folder

a window comes up that says "microsoft has to close this program, sorry for the inconvience"

WTF?!!

someone help me i keep on repeating the procedure but same window comes up

HELP!!!!!!!

[vinnycent56]

no idea what you're talking about in the first 33 sec

[ivioivey]

If you download the *All in one theme converter* You would understand what i'm saying there, Download links are in description.

[dbpdizzle21]

if i already have rockbox and ipodlinux installed on my ipod...will this work?

[ivioivey]

If you replace the firmware you use for Rockbox and ipodlinux It SHOULD work, But i'm not too framiliar with Rockbox/Ipodlinux.

[0926391]

is it possible to put themes in an IPOD VIDEO 30g?

[ivioivey]

Yes it is, In the making of this tutorial i was actually using a 30 GB video, So all the requirements you need are in the description, If you decide to mod your Ipod, Message me and i will personally send you the BG Firmware download link required to put a theme on your ipod with a background, But study the video first and write down what you don't understand and look it over a few times till you do.

[phareal147]

how do u get da all in 1 theme convorter?

i cant find it

[ivioivey]

Look in the Description for links.

[marcusI12]

nice thanks man it worked

[chivaboy123]

haha thanks that helped me alot i got the alienware theme it's pretty nice well thanks again

[ivioivey]

Sounds like a cool theme, I gotta see that myself lol.

[mkthnxbi]

well what do i do i have the latest both dont work

[ivioivey]

Both methods diddn't work? If not, That was the only Info i can give you on it, Go to the Ipodwizard website, Sign up, And post a thread, An admin or someone Really Expert will reply to you within that day.

[ivioivey]

If anyone needs the BG hack 1.3.2 So you can have the background, Just message me, And i'll message you with the link.

[mkthnxbi]

I have a 5g ipod how do i know which one to click in the converter or do i have to get something else?

[mkthnxbi]

also it freezes when i try to add theme

[ivioivey]

#1 Converting, If you have a 5G it would most likely be 1.1-1.2.1.

#2 Freezing, It may be due to, Not loading your firmware, And/Or, Using an old version of IpodWizard, Download the latest version of IPW

[kwazyazn21]

if you could upload the BG firmwire 1.32 yea i looked all around i cant find it i thought u just downloaded it in the theme i guess its a different thing so if u could upload it for me. sorry for all the trouble youve gone through for this newb modder

[spawnofDeAtH5]

nvm dude i actually figured it out. i metallica themed it. i ended up switching it back tho. and having to download all my songs to it again. im not a hardcore modder i just wanted to check it out. thanx for teh help tho. peace

[spawnofDeAtH5]

where can u download the bg hack ive looked everywhere.

[ivioivey]

Do you have a 5G ipod? Because the website is shutdown where you can get the BG hack, If you DO have a 5G, i'll upload my BG Firmware 1.3.2, So just tell me if you do and i'll get on it.

[kwazyazn21]

Im completly lost in this ipod lingo stuff sorry

wats firmware is that like the stuff that u download like basicly the background or sumthing?

do i just download stuff from here? "THEME LIST FOR ZIM'S BG HACK 1.3.2"

cause i tried doing that and i did it and didnt wrk is it the fact that when i load ipw i choose ipod in edit mode instead of firmware?

[ivioivey]

#1 A firmware is a arrangement for your ipod's layout, Your ipod already has a Firmware but the firmwares you download re-arrange the firmware allowing backgrounds Ect Ect.

#2 Yes you get the BG hack 1.3.2, Makesure it's compatable for your ipod, If you're using a 5G or 5.5G, MAKESURE, When you open IPW, click Load firmware, and Select your downloaded BG hack Firmware 1.3.2.

[ivioivey]

#3 Makesure the theme you're downloading is Compatable for your ipod as well.

[ivioivey]

Step1 Download the theme you want (Makesure it's compatable for your ipod as in a 5G theme, Or 5.5G Theme, Or nano theme, W/e, Just makesure it's the right kind.

Step2 Once you got your theme, Extract it anywhere, Then convert it using the all in one theme converter, Just place the converter where your theme is, Run the converter, And select the proper version to convert it into.

Step3 In IPW, load your firmware/BG Hack 1.3.2, Then load your theme, Then write to ipod.

[kwazyazn21]

ok srry ignore my previous comment i got it slightly wrking but still have a problem with getting the background, font and colors and a few other things

[kwazyazn21]

if u could help me with the conversion part. Ill let it recognize it and it will tell me its 1.1 or w.e so then i would chose 1.1->1.2.1 cause the 1.2.1 is the ipods update right? well after I do that i followed the steps and after i loaded all of it i wouldnt beable to get the background. Like i would only get the heading background part the battery and the chenge in the do not disconect picture. however i wasnt able to get the background for the main screen.

[ivioivey]

Kwazyazn, That's due to not using the correct Firmware, use the firmware, Updated 5G BG hack - 1.3.2, And you'll be all good with a background.

[george1391]

thanks! working!

[ivioivey]

No problem.

[george1391]

disregard the last message, thanks for your help, although, i cant get the background to work, i still have the normal white ipod background

[ivioivey]

Because you aren't using the correct Firmware for a background, You need to use, Updated 5g BG Hack - 1.3.2, But that's only if you have a 5G, I'm not sure which one you need for a 5.5G, If you have a 5.5G just search around on Ipodwizard's Website and look for the Proper Firmware.

[george1391]

i get an error when i try & select the folder, ipodwizard has to close?? help!

[ivioivey]

Try downloading a different version of IpodWizard.

[gezerbey]

thanks bro,like he said,this was a lot of help

muchos grazias :P

[ivioivey]

Denada =D

[samuelwhyte]

Thanks. This was a lot of help.

[ivioivey]

No problem.

[gezerbey]

thats shitty you know,I have around 700 songs on ma ipod,but Ive deleted them from my pc so is their any program how I can dublicate my songs from my ipod to my pc?

lol sorry for the questions :p

[ivioivey]

No proble, and yes, there is a way to copy your music from your ipod to your PC, Download a program called, (Music Rescue) Just google search it and you should find it =D

[gezerbey]

hey how I dunno how this program works,I have lots of movies n music on ma ipod 5g but im afraid that im loosing them if I download this or rockbox,is this true?

[ivioivey]

Yes, their is a risk that you may have to restore your ipod, due to over customizing lol, but it never happend to me by changing my theme, it happend to me while changing font color.

[weasel18]

it worked. thanks. but now when i go to play my music, the bottom part of the bg (where the progress bar is displayed) is white. how come?

oh and one more question. can i go back to the original ipod theme if i wanted?

[ivioivey]

#1, very simple to get rid of the white bar, just download *Updated 5g BG Hack - 1.3.2 Firmware*

#2, Yes you can go back to your old ipod, theirs two ways to do it.

Step 1, Just use itunes and restore your ipod.

Step 2, Search google or IPW for the original Firmware, if you don't feel like restoring and adding music/videos/pictures/games again lol.

[weasel18]

alright, thanks alot. my ipod is now customized thanks to you!

[ivioivey]

No problem, Weasel18 =D

[MicroBarnStudios]

when im extracting it says i need a password

someone please help

[ivioivey]

If you're using Winzip, Use winrar, to unzip your files =D

[weasel18]

ok, i followed yer tutorial correctly, and everything went fine..well almost went fine. for some reason the background on the theme i downloaded isnt showing on my ipod, everything else is there. except the bg. any suggestions?

[ivioivey]

Weasel18.

#1 Download, Updated 5g BG Hack - 1.3.2 Firmware.

#2 Makesure, the Background BMP is number 282.

#3 Try to add the background manually, just scroll to image 282 in the index of IPW, then click Load Bitmap, then load your background, then save to ipod.

[Keeper1ife]

Do you have Aim or msn or something?

Aim: Vikingsphan11

I have a bunch of questions. If you could help it'll be great.

[ivioivey]

What's your MSN?

[Fernyrosette14]

wats that song called great tutiroul helped me alot!

[ivioivey]

Sally's Song - Fiona Apple.

[Keeper1ife]

I downloaded it from winrar and extracted it to my pictures. I try to load it from IPW but there are thousands of images. Which ones?

[ivioivey]

You click Load all, then just locate the folder in which your theme is in.

[Fernyrosette14]

help plz i connect my ipid run the ipodwizzard it doesnt detect the ipod how can i fix this problem

[ivioivey]

Try these 3 steps,

1, use a different USB port

2, Force your ipod into disk mode, by holding Center/play pause buttons

3, Download Ipodwizard 1.2d

[HatLover22]

ok, i dunno if this is just something im not doing or what but the themes i get are in the file type ".rar" how do i make it so they are ".bmp". cause i have the theme converter i just dont exactly know how to use it can ya help me out.

[ivioivey]

First make a new folder anywhere, then when you're in winrar, or winzip, whatever you're using, right click anywhere in the screen and click Select all, then extract them to your new folder, if the Files arent BMP, you got a currupted Theme, they certainly have to be BMP

[luistua]

There is a Theme with black background & font and icons white??

i dont founding...

[ivioivey]

There is alot of themes with black backgrounds, or dark as it may be, but if you want a white font, you would have to edit some scripts in order for your font to apear white, and for icons, i havn't gotten to that yet but i will, but i'll be making a video probobly tonight on how to change the color of your font.

[jwann456]

putting the theme file onto the ipod wizerd ive been trying for hours and its driveing me xrazy

[ivioivey]

You have to convert your theme with the All in one converter before you add it to ipodwizard, also makesure to download ipod wizard 1.2d, so that you have the check box on the bottom right that says, old saving system, and you just check that box and click load all, then browse for the folder of your theme.

[jwann456]

hey i dont get someof it can u help me out

[ivioivey]

Which subject do you need help with?

[joeismyhero353]

How do you know the proper conversion?

I have a 30 gig video.

[ivioivey]

Yours would most likeley be 1.1.1 -> 1.2.1, for 30 GB, turn on your ipod, go to settings, then about, then it will show you what version your ipod is, then just convert for the proper version, if your ipod is version 1.2.1, use 1.1.1 -> 1.2.1