5th and 5.5 gen iPod owners are kind of feeling left out considering that most of the firmware updates only pertain to the latest DAP devices from Apple, not to mention that all the new line of iPods now sport a spanking new interface. Well, frown no more as those ingenious people who have a knack for getting into the heart of Apple’s firmware have come up with a way to update your iPod's user interface to the latest version minus the cover flow feature. Making use of the Windows-only iPodWizard, a hack is now available that mimics the latest UI for older iPods.
A word of caution, though, as some users have reported that this hack was culprit in bricking their most precious iPods. I guess that’s the price you pay for dabbling in unofficial software. For those who want to try this out, I suggest you wait until they iron out the kinks lest you want to run the risk of bricking yours as well.
New UI, old iPod
5th and 5.5 gen iPod owners are kind of feeling left out considering that most of the firmware updates only pertain to the latest DAP devices from Apple, not to mention that all the new line of iPods now sport a spanking new interface. Well, frown no more as those ingenious people who have a knack for getting into the heart of Apple’s firmware have come up with a way to update your iPod's user interface to the latest version minus the cover flow feature. Making use of the Windows-only iPodWizard, a hack is now available that mimics the latest UI for older iPods.
A word of caution, though, as some users have reported that this hack was culprit in bricking their most precious iPods. I guess that’s the price you pay for dabbling in unofficial software. For those who want to try this out, I suggest you wait until they iron out the kinks lest you want to run the risk of bricking yours as well.
