Your iPod's Debug Menu 32
quakeslut writes "Want to access your iPods hidden debug menu with 16 developer tools, including a 'HDD Scan' and various system tests? Just 'restart' your iPod (press and hold the 'menu' and 'play/pause') and when the Apple comes up, press and hold the 'back', 'select' and 'next' buttons (all 3 buttons in the center row). Cool nerd stuff."
it will work... (Score:5, Informative)
here's what's on that page in case it gets slashdotted:
This mode is no longer available in Software Updater v1.0.4
Perform diagnostic tests at your own risk or not at all.
The following diagnostic mode discovery, test and results are courtesy of iPoding.com
1. Reset the iPod. Press and hold "Menu" and "Play" buttons.
2. The Apple logo will appear. Press and hold "REW", "FFW" and "Select" button. You will hear an audible chirp sound. Your now in diagnostic mode
3. Navigate the list of tests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode.
Please visit iPoding.com for test results with updates.
The Diagnostic Mode Tests:
1. 5 IN 1
2. RESET
3. KEY
4. AUDIO
5. REMOTE
6. FIREWARE
7. SLEEP
8. A 2 D
9. OTPO CNT
10. LCM
11. RTC
12. SDRAM
13. FLASH
14. OTPO
15. HDD SCAN
16. RUN IN
Re:Bullshit! (Score:5, Informative)
I would provide more pics, but the test is taking a while to run...
Re:it will work... (Score:5, Informative)
It also has the following notes at firmware versions in which it works:
Note: It's back in version 1.1
Note: This function has been disabled in version 1.0.4
Works for me (Score:0, Informative)
Re:Cool (Score:5, Informative)
Before you try it, though, be aware that you can seriously fuck up your TV if you change a setting by mistake.
and the battery (Score:4, Informative)