Watch out though, using the wrong text editor can mis-format the page and make your ipod un-mountable (using itunes, ipodservice, and ipod_updater). You can still mount it as a hard drive. So just delete the sysinfo file you edited, then reset the ipod (hold menu and play until it reboots). I did this on my 20gb 3g (used wordpad, d’oh!) and it recovered correctly.

Posted at 11:24 pm on Dec 11th, 2004 by annihilator_god

A lot of people are having problems with the update button still being unusable even after following these steps. Seems kinda hit and miss.

Posted at 12:36 am on Dec 12th, 2004 by forceflow2

chris nowak should be credited for this hack.

http://cnowak.blogspot.com/2004/12/ipod-hacking.html

Posted at 9:53 pm on Dec 12th, 2004 by matt beck

I tried to use the Ipod hack software (linked through this site). I shuffle through the pictures to get to the circle slash. This is around picture #82. It will not let me save to this number.
Any insights? I have a 15 gig ipod

Posted at 3:23 pm on Dec 15th, 2004 by Avo

you need to change
buildID: 0×03028000 (3.0.2)
visibleBuildID: 0×03028000 (3.0.2)
to
buildID: 0×03018000 (3.0.1)
visibleBuildID: 0×03018000 (3.0.1)

Posted at 5:23 am on Dec 30th, 2004 by gregg

Tried this with 3G ipod but the Update button is still not active
original version is (2.2), have tried numerous lower version numbers but no joy. Using Updater 2004-11-15

Posted at 7:25 pm on Jan 19th, 2005 by mc

Confirm the same problem with Photo iPod (update button still greyed out/unusable although the updater says that there is a newer version). Another problem there is that the buildID and visibleBuildID are NOT the same in the sysinfo file and as the Photo iPod is still at version 1.0 to what should I change it? 0.99?
Thanx a lot for any advice.
Yut

Posted at 11:22 am on Jan 24th, 2005 by Yut

The update button staying grey can be fixed by changing 0×03028000 to 0×03018000, note the 302 to 301. Now works for me.

Posted at 12:28 am on Apr 28th, 2005 by mmmpld

The update button staying grey can be fixed by changing 0×03028000 to 0×03018000, note the 302 to 301. Now works for me.

Posted at 12:29 am on Apr 28th, 2005 by mmmpld

anyone know how to do this with a 4g 20 gb ipod

with build id 3.1

buildID: 0×03108000 (3.1)
visibleBuildID: 0×03108000 (3.1)

email me at began2007@yahoo.com

Posted at 6:18 pm on Sep 17th, 2005 by brad

Correct me if im wrong the “hidden” folder named ipod_setup is in the Ipod folder? cause i cant find it. Even when revealing hidden folders..

Posted at 2:15 pm on Sep 27th, 2005 by drew

i cannot find ipod_control.. PLease help is it Located IN the ipod folder? because i cant find it. and supposedly i have VIew hidden folders.

Posted at 2:18 pm on Sep 27th, 2005 by drew

buildID: 0×04208000 (4.2)
visibleBuildID: 0×01208000 (1.2)

i have a 4g 60gb photo and this is what my sysinfo says. how do i lower the number so i can update instead of restoring?

Posted at 12:15 am on Oct 4th, 2005 by hinkle

i deleted my control file!!! what do i do!?

Posted at 10:24 pm on Feb 4th, 2006 by nick

hi ..,

i dont know much about ipod, would like to know some details about ipod.
1. Is it java enabled?.
2. Is it possible to browse internet using ipod in future?
3. where to get detailed information about ipod firm ware.

hope i get some replies for my questions.
thanks in advance
Dilip

Posted at 2:30 pm on Mar 21st, 2006 by Dilip