How to Change the Graphics on your iPod Using iPodWizard
Backup everything on your iPod you do not wish to loose., Download the latest version of iPodWizard from the links below. , Download the latest iPod Updater (Firmware) from the Apple Web site, if needed. , Unpack and open iPodWizard. , Make a copy...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Backup everything on your iPod you do not wish to loose.
You will be changing and replacing the firmware, so this process will remove all your user data. -
Step 2: Download the latest version of iPodWizard from the links below.
,,, If something goes wrong you can reset your iPod. ,,,,, You can use the arrow keys to browse the images in your firmware version.
The graphic you are editing will appear in the Edit window below.
The index number of each graphic varies by iPod firmware version.
Even a small change in the firmware can alter the index location of a given system graphic.
The only way to know for sure is trial and error, however some people have mapped out the graphic files for various firmware versions. , To change the file:
Click Load Bitmap.
Browse your computer to find a suitable bitmap file.
You can create your own file or use one of the many pre-made images available on the iPodWizard wiki and web sites.
Click OK once you have found the file.
The new image will replace the old one in the working pane.
Click Write.
A warning message will appear which reads Are you sure you want to write the modified firmware to the updater?.
Click Yes at the warning message.
Once the operation is complete iPod Wizard will notify you.
To edit the file:
Click Save bitmap and save the file in a convenient location on your computer.
Open the file in your favorite editor and make any changes you wish.
Load the new bitmap as you would an original image.
You can also choose to upload a set or batch of files. ,, -
Step 3: Download the latest iPod Updater (Firmware) from the Apple Web site
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Step 4: if needed.
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Step 5: Unpack and open iPodWizard.
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Step 6: Make a copy of your Updater and work on the copy.
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Step 7: Select Open Updater on the top left
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Step 8: it should be located in Program files > iPod.
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Step 9: Click the Load button and locate the iPod firmware file
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Step 10: inside your iPod Updater.
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Step 11: Learn which iPod Generations can currently be hacked by iPodWizard: First Generation iPod - Firmware version: 1.1.X Second Generation iPod - Firmware version: 1.1.X Third Generation iPod - Firmware version: 2.2.X Fourth Generation iPod - Firmware version: 4.3.X or 10.3.X Fifth Generation iPod - Firmware version: 13.6.X iPod Photo - Firmware version: 11.4.X iPod with Color Screen - Firmware version: 5.4.X First Generation iPod Mini - Firmware version: 3.2.X or 6.2.X Second Generation iPod Mini - Firmware version: 7.2.X iPod Nano - Firmware version: 14.5.X
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Step 12: Select the Pictures tab.
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Step 13: Choose the index number of the graphic you wish to change using the drop-down list labeled Index.
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Step 14: Choose to replace
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Step 15: edit or batch replace the graphic you have selected.
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Step 16: Plug in your iPod and once the wizard recognizes it
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Step 17: hit the Download firmware button.
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Step 18: Update your iPod with the modified Updater as you usually would.
Detailed Guide
You will be changing and replacing the firmware, so this process will remove all your user data.
,,, If something goes wrong you can reset your iPod. ,,,,, You can use the arrow keys to browse the images in your firmware version.
The graphic you are editing will appear in the Edit window below.
The index number of each graphic varies by iPod firmware version.
Even a small change in the firmware can alter the index location of a given system graphic.
The only way to know for sure is trial and error, however some people have mapped out the graphic files for various firmware versions. , To change the file:
Click Load Bitmap.
Browse your computer to find a suitable bitmap file.
You can create your own file or use one of the many pre-made images available on the iPodWizard wiki and web sites.
Click OK once you have found the file.
The new image will replace the old one in the working pane.
Click Write.
A warning message will appear which reads Are you sure you want to write the modified firmware to the updater?.
Click Yes at the warning message.
Once the operation is complete iPod Wizard will notify you.
To edit the file:
Click Save bitmap and save the file in a convenient location on your computer.
Open the file in your favorite editor and make any changes you wish.
Load the new bitmap as you would an original image.
You can also choose to upload a set or batch of files. ,,
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