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formating ipod without itunes

Author:  person [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:43 pm ]
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Is it possible to reformat an iPod without using iTunes?

My iTunes can't seem to detect my iPod for some reason.

Author:  Tony [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:17 pm ]
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can you access it through other means? I think Ubuntu used to to recognize iPods out-of-the-box.

Author:  Mackie [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:54 pm ]
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Simple: Use a Magnet. Smile

Author:  StealthArcher [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:04 pm ]
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Whoops, never mind, I'm thinking of something else.

Author:  syntax_error [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:07 pm ]
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Author:  apomb [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:47 am ]
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Mackie @ Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:54 pm wrote:
Simple: Use a Magnet. Smile

lol... this would work only if its an iPod classic... any other kind and its all Flash ROM Wink

Author:  Mackie [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:12 am ]
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Ah yes. I forgot I have an iPod Classic so... In any case I'm sure a magnet could wipe Flash ROM, magnets are the answer to all questions. Well if you read Make Magazine that is. All I need is a rare earth magnet, a tube of toothpaste and the popes hat.

Author:  apomb [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:24 am ]
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maybe if the magnet was part of a generator...

in any case, Ubuntu can format an ipod, ive tried to do it, i dont remember if it worked though. but good luck!


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