Euro Volume Sorted for good!

[yrellag]

YES IMOD WORKS!!!

I heard a friends American ipod and wanted mine to sound as good...

So here it is..

It does the job 100% removing the junk volume block that ruins any Euro ipod.

Purchased a brand new G4 40gb Euro ipod from me local PC world here today in the uk,
put on itunes and a few albums.

Downloaded iMod from:

http://www.pochoirs.de/software_es.htm

Then run it...

The first time i tryed it nothing, then second time Bingo.

Volume goes much, much louder, and the ipod has a much more deeper sound.

Great work, at last a fix for people here in the UK that wish for a ipod like one from the USA. So it's job done!

Great work iMod who ever you are!

Very clever and Kind to boot!




:D

[pól]

i think we all got the message when you posted it in the other thread?

how much are they paying you? :P ;)

[yrellag]

LoL! nothing m8, just had to tell the whole world.
Was about time there was an easy fix to this problem.

But hey, if they wanted to send me some money?.....

[EsspeN]

Looks like imod is removed from the original URL

Do anyone know why the site is removed?

[Beltane]

Apple, perhabs...:confused: :rolleyes: ;)

regards
Beltane

[ginalee]

What I'd like to know is if these hacks remove the limit file from the ipod or essentially just boost the volume like itunes - if the latter is true then why dl an app if you have itunes

[summerlicious]

if im am right there is (or at least was) an option in the ipod mini??s service mode that said "gain" and you were able to go up to 127 (US default : 120), maybe EU ipods have it set to 100 or so ?? any suggestions on that one ??

[yrellag]

The link still works,

just right click the small arrow above and just to the right of the iMod picture.

and yes it just turns off the Limit file on the iPod.

Once it's turned off, thats it More sound!

ahhh

[EsspeN]

No the link dosent work here.
They moved the site then?

[d]

cant you change the volume, by going into itunes and making the volume double?? :confused: :confused:

[yrellag]

LoL,

Link still working fine,
what you guys doing wrong?

You all new at this sort of thing?

Yeah you can play around uping the volume with itunes,
or remove the volume block in your euro ipod with one
click.

I know what one I like the best.

So either click on the link, or copy and paste it in to your web browser..

then above iMod and just to the the right is the small
download arrow works again fine for me ...

right here right now.

:D

[steve45]

I can confirm that the link for imod still works, I had been looking for a long time for a fix for the eu limit . I was fed up loading eupod all the time.

This is the best mod that I have found , it has made my ipod the same as my Son's US ipod. What's more I think that ipod lounge should put up a link for this on there main page :)

[aquatika]

Does anybody know how iMOD does what it does ?? I'd like to have at least a vague idea of what it's modifying on my ??299 investment before I go tinkering with it.

Any clues ?? :)

[kloan]

does it just do the same thing as euPod where it just increases the volume, or does it actually get rid of something?

[EsspeN]

No, the link dosent work.
Not the offical iMOD site, its gone, so is the zip.

If you are refering to that .de site as the "valid" link that is just a site like ipodlounge.com that host the software.

The offical iMOD site is displayed when you start the application,
http://www.randgruppe.info/ipod

Here it says SITE NOT FOUND.
The imod was also avaible here
http://www.randgruppe.info/ipod/imod.zip
This one is gone too.


Im just curious how come the "offical imod site" is gone?
Like, if apple contacted them or if its moved or something.

Yes, iMOD alter the ipod firmware so its not same thing as euPOD at all. iMOD gives you US volume (about +35 with euPOD/itunes)

Ive tried iMOD myself and I can confirm that it worked on my 3rd gen 15 gig ipod running firmware 2.2

[yrellag]

Hi EsspeN,

Thats real strange, because I just been there using the top link
that I posted at the start of this topic page again like steve45 got the iMod zip first go.

Anyway if anyone here that wants iMod please post here and I'll email you a copy It's only a 72kb zip file.

It works fine on any 3G or 4G Euro ipod. simply removing the limit file. You can even put the limit file back on ...

But why you would want to do that, lord only knows!





:D

[steve45]

Hi yrellag

I think Esspen is trying to say that the offical site that some of us got imod from is no longer there. I and many others got imod from a different link about 1 week ago.

Although the link that you posted still does work, I have just tried it again and all seem's fine.

I just hope that link does not go down soon, there must be lots of poeple in the uk that would like to know about imod:)

[jasea]

Hi yrellag

can you send me that file cause I am having the same problems getting it as the other people. I'm at democraticgoat@aol.com

Thanks a lot!


Jase

[UK Baz]

Ive just downloaded it from the link on the first post in this thread. Works fine.

Its a zip file now ans about 72k

Baz

[yrellag]

ok Jase,

iMod is on the way.



:D

[Zaccix]

I've applied iMod to my 4G 40GB, and it's fine. No adverse effects, and the volume has gone up quite significantly. Highly recommended if you like to be able to choose whether or not to crank the volume without the EU butting in with their red tape. :)

[aquatika]

Okay, tried it on both my 20GB 3G and the 40GB 4G. Works fine and is very easy to use.

Great stuff :D

[Tirppa]

Is there a way to reset the iPod back to normal after that? So this is a program that removes the limit instead of going around it? If I run iPod updater and reset my iPod will the limit be back there if I decide that I don't like what the program did to my Pod?

[aquatika]

Yes, if you run the updater and restore the iPod or apply a new firmware update the limit is re-enabled.

You can also re-enable it by using iMod itself if you want.

AFAIK it removes the limit totally, ie no need to re-apply it after adding some new songs to your iPod.

[Tirppa]

Originally posted by aquatika
Yes, if you run the updater and restore the iPod or apply a new firmware update the limit is re-enabled.

You can also re-enable it by using iMod itself if you want.

AFAIK it removes the limit totally, ie no need to re-apply it after adding some new songs to your iPod.

m'kay, thanks.. I'll have to try the prog. Has anyone read my comments how I got rid off the "Audio Defect". It's on the Apple acknowledges the audio defect-thread or something like that. I really would like to hear comments if it helps other users also.

[aquatika]

Off topic:

Has anyone read my comments how I got rid off the "Audio Defect"

I don't have the defect (luckily) but I've read that your method (insulating the metal) works with some iPod's and not with others.

It's a good mod though, and worth trying for anybody who has a problem.

[yrellag]

The other thing to keep in mind for anyone with a euro ipod,
you can always update the firmware which is available from apple
to remove any ipod mods.

However you will want to run iMod again, once you see how weedy the ipod sounds with the stupid limit file reinstalled.



:D

[tetchypete]

Yrellag, you have a private message ;)

[TommyMagic]

I've got this on my UK iPod and it does work and it does actually get rid of the block, it is explained on the main site for the hack! if you put a song on before you do the hack, turn it to max volume, do the hack then un-pause the song you were listening to, notice that the volume bar is lower than it was but the loudness is the same!

Does anyone know if there is a Mac version? I've got an iBook now and my girlfriend wants this done on her iPod, it would just be easier this way!

[in the red]

Why was the EU volume restriction only put on euro models? Do Europeans have very sensitive ears? XD

[Syncratic]

Re. the volume in euro iPod, in my experience I don't have an issue with this (yet). My 4G 20 GB Ipod came the other day and I was surprised at how loud it is. My ears aren't sensitive but I don't have to go to full volume. It's suitable around half the volume bar. I ordered it from Amazon.co.uk. I'm assuming it's european, even though when I added music from Itunes it opened the US version of the music store.

My previous portable music player was a sony MD. Now that could have done with boasting. As for my iPod the volume level is adequate. Anyone else feel the same? We can be sure that not one iPod is like the next one.

[aquatika]

Does anyone know if there is a Mac version? I've got an iBook now and my girlfriend wants this done on her iPod, it would just be easier this way!

You could try this,

Here (http://volumebooster.tangerine-soft.de/)

Can't vouch for it though as I've not got a Mac.

[steve5424]

Originally posted by Syncratic
Re. the volume in euro iPod, in my experience I don't have an issue with this (yet). My 4G 20 GB Ipod came the other day and I was surprised at how loud it is. My ears aren't sensitive but I don't have to go to full volume. It's suitable around half the volume bar. I ordered it from Amazon.co.uk. I'm assuming it's european, even though when I added music from Itunes it opened the US version of the music store.

My previous portable music player was a sony MD. Now that could have done with boasting. As for my iPod the volume level is adequate. Anyone else feel the same? We can be sure that not one iPod is like the next one.

I ordered from amazon too, how long did it take from order to dispatch for you? order wednesday still says dispatching soon.

[aquatika]

I ordered my 40GB from Amazon U.K. on the 25th, dispatched on the 27th and arrived on the 31st (August).

[steve5424]

I ordered on the 1st sept and it says depatching soon. I paid the extra ??5 to get next day. estimated delivery is the 4th but I doubt that as still not despatched yet.

[Tirppa]

I can't get it to work :( it just says no supported ipod found :(

[Tirppa]

Too hasty! It works! And it's awsome! I'm one happy camper!

[UK Baz]

Mine works aswell, and my mates too!!

Its loads louder and the sound is more defined even with the eq set to flat which is my setting now... superb!!

Baz :D

[TommyMagic]

Mine worked fine first time but now i've tried it with my girlfriends 3G (mine is a 4G) and I cant seem to get it to work either now!

In regards to the Euro volume cap, it is French Legislation that makes it the law in Europe which means that we have to have lower volume iPods, same with all personal audio players!

[steve5424]

Damn french

[Tirppa]

Originally posted by steve5424
Damn french

QFT

[yrellag]

Hi tetchypete,

iMode is on the way to you

enjoy!

[spiderbundy]

Does anyone know if iMod works with a 4G 20 Gig iopd?

[Mainsin]

Hi Steve,

Originally posted by steve5424
Damn french
The damn froggies have something called "S??curit?? sociale" (French national health and pensions organization) where people share the costs of each other diseases.
Would you pay for the deafness caused by portable music players among other that are not natural (alcoholism, tobacco etc.)?

Because people really dont care about sharing, governments have to legislate to compensate the lack in the social graces.
I agree that it's a matter of education, teaching our kids, first, to be reasonable with speed on bicycle, then later car, eating less sugar etc.

Alas, frenchies are so undisciplined... so whole EU have to suffer that.

Originally posted by spiderbundy
Does anyone know if iMod works with a 4G 20 Gig iopd?
It worked fine with my french 4G 20 Gig. :) Now it is very loud.
See, I like to be reasonable.

[Angelfly]

Applied it to my 3rd gen 2.1 pod, at first some of the playlists had disappeared but I get that alot, I think it's because I disconnected it too soon. Anyhow, I just plugged it back in, opened EphPod, saved changes (though there were no changes) and disconnected again and it was just fine.

Really pleased with the volume increase!

[yrellag]

Yes it's iMod, and yes any 3 or 4 gen euro pod will sound a lot better...

But hey don't knock the french the did give us the...

err?..

mmmmm...

nice cheese!



:D iMod rocks

[yrellag]

..oh yeah if anyone wants a copy of iMod i can email it to you,

or just get it from here.

http://www.pochoirs.de/software_es.htm

[Mainsin]

Originally posted by yrellag
But hey don't knock the french the did give us the... nice cheese!
Indeed, even if it sometimes smells funny.

It reminds me a Zappa sentence about jazz music... :)

iMod rocks
German have nice cheese too.

[yrellag]

Just a Imod update..

I have now tested with

10g and 20g 3rd ipods

and brand new shiney 4th Gen 40g ipod

and every time it removed the limit file for a much better sound!

:D

anyone had a go on a mini?

[steve5424]

I got it and it works on my 4G 20GB

[androu]

Originally posted by yrellag
..oh yeah if anyone wants a copy of iMod i can email it to you,

or just get it from here.

http://www.pochoirs.de/software_es.htm


hi yrellag

can you send me a copy of iMod please? i only have internet at work and it wont let me download it from the link. i'll pm you my email if thas ok.

androu

[Philiboy]

I tried it on my 4G 20GB Ipod and there seems to be no discernable effect. Is this because it hasnt worked, or because there was no limit in place in the first place??

Phil.

[yrellag]

androu iMod is in your mailbox!
:D

And Philiboy give it a few goes,
it's is really obvious when it works, like 30% more volume.

1. Follow the .txt file to make sure you are doing the right things.

2.If you have an euro ipod you should be able to turn the volume full up with the limit file in place.

4.once imod does its magic, you will see why we all bother doing it!

3.It can do no harm to your ipod.

4.good luck!



:D

[androu]

Originally posted by yrellag
androu iMod is in your mailbox!
:D




thanks, yrellag, but are you sure you sent it to the correct email address. i havent received it yet. ive checked the pm i sent you with my email.

maybe its just taking a while. sometimes emails take a while to get through to me.
thanks all the same

[hitkaiser]

the working link is: http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

Im European... I think its a good idea... the cap... you know why? Because they are protecting us, how is the consumer really meant to know how much is good for him/her? And if higher volume is available what stopes you from cranking it higher when ure listening to your favourite song? The cap has been defined by experts... so i keep my faith in my dearest european legislation.. oh btw.. i applied the imod ;) not to get the higher volume, but to make it sound better (it actually "seems" to sound better) AND i reckon you spend less battery if ure listening to half the volume without the cap than if u used full volume with cap. (just my 2 cents of a euro)

[blythy]

Worked first time for me, it's a god send really cos now I don't have to change the volume in iTunes for every song... only now they sound a bit distorted without the cap so I guess I will have to set all my songs back to normal... small price to pay I say!!

[yrellag]

androu, I have sent it to you again, however I checked the address and it all looks fine?

any probs pm me m8.

blythy, glad to see you like it (another happy iModder). It really does improve the performance. Thanks for your positive post.

It's great to be able to turn your ipod back to an american spec one, and hear how apple originaly wanted it to sound.

:D

[yrellag]

has anyone tryed iMod on the mini ipod?

:confused:

[seantest]

Can anyone do this using a Mac? Help please!

[jlofty9]

I like the fact that my pod don't go too loud, it'll protect my hearing :)

[krmathis]

Originally posted by seantest
Can anyone do this using a Mac? Help please! I want a Mac OS X version as well!
Or at least somebody disasseble the Windows program and find out what it does with the iPod firmware... ;)

[hoody91]

Hi
Is there a way to get your ipod to not say ok to disconnect after itunes has updated it.
Do you have to say do not auto-sync in itunes options?
This is so i can use imod !

[KAC]

You have to enable disk mode within iTunes.

[pól]

dont work on my 4g 40gb euro ipod.

i keep gettin the "Sorry, no (supported) iPod was found!" message, even tho my ipod id recognised by eupod and ephpod and has been assigned the drive letter F by my pc.it is windows formatted. anyone know whats goin on?

[yrellag]

Hi p??l,

I have the same ipod as you, follow the instructions as in the read me file. Also fire up itunes so that iMod can see the ipod
that is connected.

It may take a few goes...

Good luck!


:D

[yrellag]

Just a small note...

iMod removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



:D

[Jay_uk]

FFS! i got a mac, im fed up of having to use itunes to bump up the volumes! ARGH!

someone, PLEASE point me in the direction of a *proper* way of doing this if your a mac user!!!


cheers

Jay*

[Ricardo]

Just ran Imod on my 4g 40GB ipod. Worked fine first time, couldn't have been easier to use.

The change is noticeable immediately, at both low volumes and high ones!

Thanks yrellag for bringing this to my attention.

[seantest]

Originally posted by Jay_uk
FFS! i got a mac, im fed up of having to use itunes to bump up the volumes! ARGH!

someone, PLEASE point me in the direction of a *proper* way of doing this if your a mac user!!!



Surely there *must* be a way to remove the limit file using a Mac? C'mon people, it can't just be possible on Windows...

[EsspeN]

Ofcourse its possible to do this on mac.

As a matter of fact, they DID display the sourcecode for the iMOD on their site, untill the site suddenly was gone (actions by apple?)

Anyways, I know several ipod software developers downloaded the sourcecode, also developers of Mac ipod software because I had a discussion with one of them.

The reason a mac version isnt out I guess is because no one dare to release it. The sourcecode was avaible. (i dont have the source anymore though)

Maybe they were thinking, lets see what happend with iMOD homepage and when it got removed maybe they thought apple took actions? Ive tried to figure out what happend, because the developers was quite active on a german ipod board. I asked there as well, but after the site went down they werent any active on the board, so who knows what happend.

Do also remember, this is not something "new"
They managed over a year ago to remove the eu limit on mac (mac,linux not windows), but that time the guy who did it got an email from apple and had to remove the files that did it. It was kinda complex operation as well back then, looks like iMOD does a much better and hasslefree job.

Why not download imod, borrow a friends pc, remove the limit?
There will always be more possibilities with a PC and software, always has, always will.

[krmathis]

Originally posted by Jay_uk
FFS! i got a mac, im fed up of having to use itunes to bump up the volumes! ARGH!
someone, PLEASE point me in the direction of a *proper* way of doing this if your a mac user!!!I am also waiting for a way to do this on a Mac formatted iPod!
Hopefully someone create a Mac OS X application from the iMod source files.

Originally posted by EsspeN
Why not download imod, borrow a friends pc, remove the limit?
There will always be more possibilities with a PC and software, always has, always will. Maybe you dont know, but MS Windows are unable to access the filesystem on a Mac formatted iPod! ;)
Certainly there are software like MacOpener (http://www.dataviz.com/products/macopener/) , but its $49.99.

[EsspeN]

Originally posted by solaris

Maybe you dont know, but MS Windows are unable to access the filesystem on a Mac formatted iPod! ;)
Certainly there are software like MacOpener (http://www.dataviz.com/products/macopener/) , but its $49.99.
True, but why should iMOD access the filesystem for?
Its a firmware hack, i dont know in details how it works, but
the firmware is the same either its mac or pc, isnt?

But u are probably right, it wont probably work without manage to access the filesystem.
Dont they have a trial for that soft? 50 bucks is stiff.

Im actually amazed that there are no mac ports since the source code was avaible. I mean, since there isnt no port allready, there probably wont be either, since the source is not avaible anymore, so i guess those who grabbed the source decide not to do it.

[shaun3000]

Why bother with this program? Why not just remove the actual limiter file located on the iPod? I don't recall the exact folder but there are aseveral posts on this forum that talk about it. Remove the file and your Euro iPod becomes a regular iPod.

[seantest]

Originally posted by shaun3000
Why bother with this program? Why not just remove the actual limiter file located on the iPod? I don't recall the exact folder but there are aseveral posts on this forum that talk about it. Remove the file and your Euro iPod becomes a regular iPod.

This isn't the case with the 4G iPods. The limiting file is no longer a hidden file on teh iPod, but part of the firmware (or so I believe). I've looked for the limiting file on my 4G iPod, but no cigar!

And as far as I know iMod requires a Windows-formatted iPod to work, so no good for us Mac users, even if we can get to use a PC.

Help!

[Scoot65]

Originally posted by seantest
This isn't the case with the 4G iPods. The limiting file is no longer a hidden file on teh iPod, but part of the firmware (or so I believe). I've looked for the limiting file on my 4G iPod, but no cigar!

And as far as I know iMod requires a Windows-formatted iPod to work, so no good for us Mac users, even if we can get to use a PC.

Help!

I have an idea how you could possibly get rid of the limit file on 3 and 4 gen iPods.

1) Macs can read Windows formatted iPods, right?

2) What if a Mac formatted iPod was re-formatted for windows using a PC and then iMod is used to trash the limit file.

3) The iPod could then still be used on a Mac (as it can be read by the Mac) or it could then be re-formatted back to Mac OS

I've never tried this myself (I've got a 2nd gen 20GB)

Could anyone confirm this would work????????

[gordonn]

Just tried this with my new IPOD Mini, worked a treat.

This is what it's meant to sound like!!!!

ps After running the programme, you get a message saying your ipod is unreadable and you need to reformat. Just cancel this and turn your ipod off and on.

[bond007]

Worked a treat on my 4g ipod.
Damn, it sounds so good :)

[tritonus]

Maybe this is of some help for you:

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=2208406#post2208406

[tritonus]

Originally posted by tritonus
Maybe this is of some help for you:

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=2208406#post2208406
FYI, also worked with my girlfriend's 3G 15GB iPod for Mac.

[yrellag]

Yes iMod is worth the bother, great to see more happy iPodders hearing without the limit file

:)

[seantest]

Originally posted by Scoot65
I have an idea how you could possibly get rid of the limit file on 3 and 4 gen iPods.

1) Macs can read Windows formatted iPods, right?

2) What if a Mac formatted iPod was re-formatted for windows using a PC and then iMod is used to trash the limit file.

3) The iPod could then still be used on a Mac (as it can be read by the Mac) or it could then be re-formatted back to Mac OS


Having to do this everytime there was a firmware update would be impractical. C'mon people - help out us Mac users!

Sean

[yrellag]

HI seantest,

Threre are only a few answers at the moment to this..

1, use a pc emulator for the mac, then use iMod.

2, get a mate with a pc to run iMod on your ipod for you.

3, or buy a pc!

The reason is that Mac's sell best in the states and less in europe,
so your looking for someone in europe that writes apple software..and can be botherd.

I use both apple and PC, I removed the limit with iMod and it still works fine with my itunes on me powerbook.

Its well worth the agro, good luck..

and I will still keep hunting for a apple version of iMod for you.

[seantest]

Originally posted by yrellag
I will still keep hunting for a apple version of iMod for you.

Let's hope something turns up!

[Ian Curtis]

What about this? For mac?
http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

[tritonus]

Originally posted by Ian Curtis
What about this? For mac?
http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm
This must be a brand-new software. I will try it right out. Thanks for posting this valuable information!

[Ian Curtis]

I tried it myself and it seems to work just fine.

[EsspeN]

Looks like I was wrong, the MAC VERSION is out now! goPOD Works for WIN , MAC and LINUX. Good work goPOD crew

[yrellag]

Great Work, Ian Curtis

So here we go again...

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here... http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

Apple users........ http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm






:D

[krmathis]

Originally posted by Ian Curtis
What about this? For mac?
http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm
Thanks a lot for the link! :D
I just recapped my iPod mini and its working fine...

[Jay_uk]

i am now officially complete in life.

goPOD is the key to the meaning of life, damn good sound in the eu!

damn i love it, uncapping for mac users....WOW!

currently listening to Men at Work - Down Under in damn good sound plenty loud at half volume!

GENIUS!

ecstatic Jay*

[yrellag]

Yep!

Thank those great people who invented iMod and goPod,
for full volume Ipods in europe!



:D

[cave]

***MACUSERS****TURN IT UP****

This post is just to big up those gopod boys, just uncapped my new 4G 20g euro pod which now sounds as good as my old US 1G 10g.

I actually have to turn it down now instead of wishing it would go louder, hey, now it goes all the way to 11!

So here tis...

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

Thanks
Cave

[Trog]

Great mod! Does exactly what it says on the tin. I can now hear my music at over 100 mph on a motorcycle. Result.

[yrellag]

Yeah, welcome to proper iPoding...
I love the enthusiasm for this!

and as we are on a new page here again is the info for all..



iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here... http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

Apple users........ http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm







:D

[yrellag]

...oh yeah and just a small note removing the volume block gives a much better sound performance than boosting your mp3 files via iTunes so enjoy!

:D

[danelim]

I disabled the limit with this program on ny new gen4.. but now the pod can't connect to the pc.. Itunes can't find it.. and imod can't find it.. help?

[yrellag]

Do a reset on your iPod should sort the problem out,
however its strange that you got this problem as the software has been used and tested with stacks and stacks of iPods.



:D

[BrockStrongo]

Doesnt seem to work for me on my UK 4G 20gb iPod

with iMod it says "No (Supported) iPod was found!" :confused:

and goPOD it says "No iPod detected!" :confused:


but my ipod is connected as i can see it in iTunes and transfer music.

:confused: :confused:

[cojir0]

Firstly, kudos to yrellag for keeping all this up to date etc!

Just one thing...*newbie* What exactly is a firmware update? I've read it disables the...cap being disabled. Just wonderng, i guess.

Everyone seems to love this programme. I'll be sure to give it a shot, and tell my friends to do the same!

PS: I'm gettng a 4th gen 40 gig. Anyone tried it out one one of those yet?

PPS: Has anyone had any adverse affects at all? It looks like noone has ~ amazing!

[yrellag]

Yes it will work with your sexy new 4G 40gig iPod,
It worked great with mine.

It improves the sound no end!

Sorry for the delay,...I was on me hols!

:D

[Gee]

Originally posted by BrockStrongo
Doesnt seem to work for me on my UK 4G 20gb iPod

with iMod it says "No (Supported) iPod was found!" :confused:

and goPOD it says "No iPod detected!" :confused:


but my ipod is connected as i can see it in iTunes and transfer music.

:confused: :confused:

Make sure 'use device as disk drive' (or whatever it's called) is enabled in ipod options...

[yrellag]

For those who don't know...

here we go again...

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here... http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

Apple users........ http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

[aquatika]

GoPod also works on PC's just download the appropriate version, it's not exclusive to Mac's. So PC users can choose either iMod or GoPod.

Both work perfectly.

;)

[ADt800]

FINALLY!!!!!! My prayers have been answered. Anyone with a Mac formatted EU iPod needs to use this now! It's the law! So happy!!!1

[Ichijoe]

iMod & GoPod the best thing to happen to the European iPod since Steve Jobs! lol

Yeah I can finaly hear Geddy sing to me when I'm down on Steet Level and those accused 'Mothers with screaming Kids' have nothing on me now! Or the worst Audible offenders of all these Junor High Punks with there new Britney / Ememen Polyphonic Ringtones blaring on the Tube / S-Bahn (Light-Rail)...

Bottom Line Screw the French and there Touchy-Felly: We know whats best for you! BS. If the guy sitting next to me in the Tube don't like what I'm listing to He/She's welcome to get an iPod Discman (or god forbid a Walkman lol) to and drown me out! I don't want to hear them in any case! and thanks to Applications like iPod and GoPod I don't have to!!!

[davebach172]

just ran iMod on my mini and it worked a treat - very happy with my volume levels now - sure beats messing around with boost levels like i had to with the previous mac solution. :D

(got pc and mac - pod is pc formatted)

[aquatika]

just ran iMod on my mini and it worked a treat

Yes, the difference is fantastic. Well done to these "hackers".

:D

[yrellag]

For those who don't know...

here we go again...

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here... http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

Apple users........ http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

[Ichijoe]

-> yrellag

Let me offer you a correction (if you mind!).

iMod is for PC (Windows) only True!

B...U...T,

GoPod has versions of it's Software not only for Mac, but for the PC too... Not only for those of the M$ Darkside, but for Linux too!
it's a bit hidden (granted!), but by pressing the 'Go Button' on that page will pop-up another Box with the Window, Linux & Mac Executables for download....

[yrellag]

Thanks for the upadate..

so here we go again...

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

enjoy all!




:D :D :D

[Vincent]

I'd been lurking for a week or so.. now that I'm registered, just wanted to thank everyone for publicising the fantastic iMod and to yrellag for continually re-publicising it!

[yrellag]

Thanks Vincent,

I remember the first time I heard an American iPod and tried to get one off eBay, just to achieve the same sound.

I purchased my first iPod a year before, a 2gen version via the web and sent it back because the sound was not good enough.

Imod made it easy for me to buy the latest version here in the Uk and get the same sound as the USA version, this drives me to let others understand and experience what originally apple wanted to sell here in Europe, until the french got involved and asked for the volume to be capped.

Uncapping the iPod improves the sound at lower volumes,
It is great!

:D

[yrellag]

links still working,

not tested on the new photo pods....
iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

enjoy all!

[BrockStrongo]

I'm still having the same problem..

Gopod says "no ipod detected". but i can still transfer music from iTunes to the ipod. it is set to allow disc use aswell.

Also this is a different iPod than i was originally using, so it cant be a dodgy iPod.

do i need to extract the Gopod files to a certain place?

does the iPod have to be a certain Drive letter? at the moment it is J.

[Ichijoe]

All you should need to do (on a PC anyways), is to hook-up your iPod to the PC (Kill iTunes if need be) and start GoPod. But before you kill iTunes make sure you set the Checkmark Flag to Enable Disc Use!! or iTuens will kick your iPod off the PC, and GoPod, iMod or Windows Explorer will not see it connected any longer...

You could also try forceing the 'Pod into Forced FireWire mode too...

[yrellag]

links still working,

not tested on the new photo pods....

Can any photo ipoder tell me if it works for them?

I could make your jpegs louder! s######...


iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

enjoy all!

:D

[amcluesent]

Just installed iMod on a 4G 40Gb iPod in the UK. Great improvement in sound quality at all volume levels!

However, I've now found several occasions where the iPod will skip tracks, although you can feel through the case that the disk is being accessed. Sometimes pressing pause then play will stop the skipping and the track will play.

Is this another problem with the Ipod , and it's just chance that I installed the iMod, or is there something iMod does that could cause this problem?

[DanH]

Ive just put it on my 40Gig 4th Gen and its awesome!

Thanks for posting this!

[yrellag]

Hi amcluesent,

Imod is very safe as it only removes the volume limit file, it can not effect anything else.

:D

[yrellag]

No problem DanH, thanks for saying..er..thanks?

[yrellag]

links still working,

not tested on the new photo pods....

Can any photo ipoder tell me if it works for them?

I could make your jpegs louder! s######...


iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm

enjoy all!

[yrellag]

come on guys!

I'm saying thanks to me own post here...

Someone must like to make there iPod USA spec?

[ailean]

I tried iMod in XPSP2 using firewire cable and just couldn't get it to see the pod (several attempts, mounted and itunes open etc).

Then gave goPod a go and worked first time!

I've tried various US firmware methods before but couldn't hear a differance but after goPoding my sound meter went from 107db to 118db! Yay! :D

Not that I turn it above 50% now.

If only there was a simular hack to get my 3G battery to last more then 3/4 hours. :p

[DanH]

Originally posted by ailean my sound meter went from 107db to 118db! Yay! :D


Where can you find the volume meter with db numbers?

[zaq]

Originally posted by yrellag
Can any photo ipoder tell me if it works for them?

YES! goPod recognized my iPod Photo as a 'capped' iPod... I pressed 'go'... result... UNCAPPED!

Me: happy!! (and f_ck the eu)

No changes in the photo's, sorry...

[ailean]

Originally posted by DanH
Where can you find the volume meter with db numbers?

Sorry dude I was refering to the external Sound Meter I used with the mic pressed against the headphone speaker of the iPod.

[tritonus]

Originally posted by zaq
YES! goPod recognized my iPod Photo as a 'capped' iPod... I pressed 'go'... result... UNCAPPED!
I second that. 60GB model here.

[DanH]

Originally posted by ailean
Sorry dude I was refering to the external Sound Meter I used with the mic pressed against the headphone speaker of the iPod.

Ah okay, I didnt think there was one :)

[TommyMagic]

I had this on my iPod from iMod, but I had to re-format my iPod annd it's no longer on it! I'm now running OSX on an iBook so i've downloaded GoPod, but I cant seem to work it out, there seems to be no actual file? just lots of txt files etc!

Any help?

EDIT - IGNORE ME! I had a bit of a 'moment' lol all sorted now, i was downloading the wrong file DOH! Well, I have been away from computers for like a week lol

[yrellag]

sounds like you got the wrong version down?
you could be running the PC version fella.


;)

[yrellag]

links still working,

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen Ipods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!



:D :D :D

[track7]

WOW! I am seriously in shock at how AWFUL the sound quality of a capped iPod is :mad: I just used goPod out of curiosity about the volume difference, which is also apparent but the biggest change for me is the clarity and bass resonance.

I havn't changed phones just my trusty sony buds but at all volume levels the sound is clear and defined in the low frequencies.

Prior to this the sound quality was OK but certainly not as good as my Creative Zen or sony NWHD1..and afterta ll the iPod hype and buzz i was dissapointed it sounded so weak but now WOW it rocks.

Maybe the majority of of EU ipoders dont know/care/ or appreciate the difference :confused: however I work with professional audio mixing and mastering everyday and my ears really freak out on the details really glad I stumbled across this board with the goPod link.

I cant recommend it enough!

Any side effects to speak of? Reduced battery? Hard/Soft errors?

Later

David

[druddle]

I use my 40Gb 4G iPod in the car alot with iTrip, and the goPod update has made it much better to listen to on the motorway !!

Dave

[Razzle]

Help me out here guys.

I have a 4th generation 40 GB ipod and I have just used both IMOD and GOPOD which both tell me that they have uncapped my IPOD.

All very well, but I cannot detect any difference in the volume or sound quality between capped and uncapped.

Someone stated that a good way to test that it is working is to pause a song on maximum volume prior to uncapping and then uncap the volume and see that the slider has moved to the left but the volume remains the same.

However, when I remove the IPOD after recapping, it automatically resets itself and so I am nolonger on the paused song. Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

[yrellag]

He He, its easy fella,

If you can play your ipod at full volume quite simple.. then its capped!
Follow the instructions that come with iMod, it may take a few goes, you can tell when it works it will play LOUD...

good luck.

:D

[BrockStrongo]

Still no luck for me :\

Gopod just says "ipod not detected", and iMod does basically the same thing.

my 4G 40gb iPod is connected to a USB hub from my computer, and it is USB1, if it makes any difference.

[SCOTT.GV.UK]

Oh I got to use this when I get my iPod which is not till Dec:(

DAMN YOU AMAZON:D lol

[andypooh]

whoa, what a difference it makes :) much better...... thanx guyz.

my mini is much happier........ how dare the french muffle our tunes!

[Razzle]

Well, both IMOD and GOPOD tell me that they have uncapped my ipod but with no noticeable difference. My ipod is still really quiet. Really frustrating. I have tried the programs many times.

As an aside, the sound quality of my new ipod is generally really poor. I hope new headphones will make the difference.

[Bob]

Well goPod has got my seal of approval.
I downloaded it last night and eventually got around to trying the 'hack' about five minutes ago.
Connected up my 4G UK'r (which was originally a US'r but I had to send it back to Apple UK due to a bent back casing) and clicked on the goPod 'button' - it opened a little graphic which said 'iPod Capped'.
Clicked on "Go" and within a second the iPod Capped changed to 'iPod Uncapped' - nah, thinks me, it can't be that easy!
It was - volume!! And to test it I compared it to my wife's US iPod mini. It has been uncapped.
Thanks goPod!

[ginalee]

works for me too! :)

[yrellag]

"Still no luck for me :\

Gopod just says "ipod not detected", and iMod does basically the same thing.

my 4G 40gb iPod is connected to a USB hub from my computer, and it is USB1, if it makes any difference."

yep needs to be USB2 fella or firewire!;)

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:D :D :D :D

[BrockStrongo]

Originally posted by yrellag
"Still no luck for me :\

Gopod just says "ipod not detected", and iMod does basically the same thing.

my 4G 40gb iPod is connected to a USB hub from my computer, and it is USB1, if it makes any difference."

yep needs to be USB2 fella or firewire!;)

Aah! i'll have to try it on my other computer then, thanks for the tip :)

ill report back with my results ;)

[PHiX]

I don't mind the european volume on our iPod's. It's loud enough for me, what I dislike about it though is that when hooking it up to a stereo the limitation is still in effect. I can turn up both my iPod and stereo to maximum volume and it still isn't loud enough. I hate to tamper with my iPod though, I didn't use this program yet since I don't want to get deaf by accidently forgetting to change the volume back when I'm using earphones again.

[TheDoctor]

If you are going to hook an iPod up to your stereo, use a dock. The output is way over what the headphone socket pumps out.

BIG and LOUD my friend :-)

[PHiX]

Originally posted by TheDoctor
If you are going to hook an iPod up to your stereo, use a dock. The output is way over what the headphone socket pumps out.

BIG and LOUD my friend :-)


Ah, I guess that's what's so useful about a dock then. My iPod didn't come with a dock (like all 20Gb models) and I never bothered to get one since 40 bucks seems to be a little over the top in pricing. I thought it was just some fashion object to make it look "cool" to have an iPod that stands up. :D

[BrockStrongo]

Just uncapped my 4G 40gb

what a difference it makes!

thanks for the help yrellag!

EDIT: Just plugged iPod into computer for first time since uncapping, and nothing is happening...

JUST like what happened to my old ipod, its still getting charged from being plugged in but the computer is not recognising it. NOT HAPPY! :mad:

it worked before i uncapped it, and now doesn't work right after uncapping it.

Now when i open GoPod it says 'ipod not detected' :confused:

my old 20gb ipod broke around the time when i tried to use the uncapping thing on it.

and it seems like gopod has broken my new ipod :mad:

it still works for listning to, i just now cant put ANY new music on it at all, or even use it as a storage device.


UPDATE: i just restarted my ipod (the hold menu and center button thing) and it is now working again. Phew!

[Palmin]

Uncapped a 60G iPod photo using goPod without any problems.

The iPod reset itself after the update, no need to do a manual reset.

Cheers

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:D :D :D :D

[yrellag]

Hehe BrockStrongo,

There's never a need to panic the software cannot harm your iPod.

:)

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!



:D :D :D :D

[deppeler]

Hi,

Is there any point using euPOD on the US version of iPod?
I have a 4G 20GB iPod + HP.

thanx

[yrellag]

No need to use on a american iPod...

Imod and gopod, convert the sound of a euro iPod to the same as a american one.

[deppeler]

thanx :)

[johhnycab]

Originally posted by yrellag
For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!



:D :D :D :D

Cheers

[yrellag]

2 more happy customers! :D

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:D :D :D :D

[rob7897]

Certainly sorts out the volume, not sure about the quality, as i dont listen to the same tracks often enough to know if they sound different.

[yrellag]

That's ok, you should find it sounds better after a longer listen.
:D

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:D :D :D :D :D

[richardm]

I've just tried GoPod on a 60Gb Photo iPod. It worked fine and with absolutely no drama at all. A very neat solution!

[yrellag]

nice one m8.


:D

[yrellag]

links still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:) :)

[njarugby]

mine is windows formatted but imod doesn't see it.

any ideas?

my ipod also doesn't show up in the control panel when it is connected. this may have somehting to do with it?

[yrellag]

Your ipod has to show up in the control panel for it to work,
does it show up when you use itunes?

This is most strange,..

I did a friends Mini iPod about a week ago on a PC with no other software other than Imod and it worked a treat.

[njarugby]

yes. itunes works fine. it picks up my ipod, and syncs everything fine...

i shall investigate and try again.

[JiB]

If your iPod won't show up in the Windows Explorer, then close iTunes first then try again.

If it still doesn't work then try goPod, but I assume it won't work too.

[yrellag]

Santa got you an euro iPod?

well your luck the links are still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

:D :D :D

[yrellag]

Nice xmas present, but are you disapointed with the sound of your new iPod? is it a european model?

well your luck is in, the links are still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

Merry crimbo!


:D

[Ferret]

Santa Got Me A Euro Ipod:)

I might try this later

[iMacc]

Used iMod...........works a treat.


Job done in less than 5 minutes,sound quality improved at lower levels and much louder too....would definately recommend ! :cool:

[yrellag]

Nice xmas present, but are you disapointed with the sound of your new iPod? is it a european model?

well your luck is in, the links are still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

Merry crimbo!

[IpodAlien]

The link worked for me! I downloaded Imod no probs, am running firmware 2.1 but haven't tried running Imod yet. I haven't upgraded the firmware yet because I have Windows ME and haven't got round to pestering a friend yet!

[yrellag]

Nice xmas present, but were you disapointed with the sound of your new iPod? is it a european model?

well your luck is in, the links are still working ..

Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

HapPy NeW YeAr!

:D

[n3tfury]

just like an annoying commercial.

[yrellag]

Hey mabey your right, why do I bother keeping this post alive?

It's 2005 and a New Year and a good time to stop posting here,
it now up to the user keep this thread alive.

I hope it's helped a few people.
but for me, its now...

Tadar!

:D :D :D :D

[n3tfury]

this maybe should be part of a faq/archived/or stickied since it apparently is a good solution to a silly French restriction. this way, you wouldn't have to revisit and bump it.

[dodgy]

Worked for me!

[fernando87]

I only read through page 7 so excuse me if this has been mentioned before.

I think the French government or any other government for that matter should not have any word in the limitations of personal appliances. If Apple wants to design a new player with twice as much volume, bring it on. What if I buy my iPod to hook it up to my stereo and I need that extra power?

I don't mean to sound rebel or punk here, it just doesn't sound right. Next time around you'll see them lowering contrast levels on you monitor because it'll make you go blind. Didn't the French once said "laissez-faire"?

P.S. I have nothing against the French, except the individuals responsible for this legislation.

[TheDoctor]

There is a good petition here.

http://www.petitiononline.com/ipodEU/petition.html

Basically, the law on volume restriction *should* only apply to French iPods, not the rest of Europe.

Something which Apple could easily remedy in the next update.

[n3tfury]

signed! i even added it to my sig. w00ters.

[JiB]

Originally posted by fernando87
I only read through page 7 so excuse me if this has been mentioned before.

I think the French government or any other government for that matter should not have any word in the limitations of personal appliances. If Apple wants to design a new player with twice as much volume, bring it on. What if I buy my iPod to hook it up to my stereo and I need that extra power?


I don't agree with that, this law is just too restrictive, that's true, but there MUST be a limit. Children don't know what they're risking when listening music too loud. 100 dB (= capped iPod) isn't enough when using an iTrip Car Player or when you're in a train, 104 dB (uncapped iPod) is fine and more than enough for most uses.

They should increase the limit to 104, which is already very high.

Using your iPod amplification with your stereo would ruin the output sound, as is it designed for earphones. That's why Apple made a non-amplified output with the Dock.

BTW, in France, the health care is totally free, and thus paid by our taxes. And that costs alot. This is the reason why we have such restrictive health care laws in every domains.

[n3tfury]

so...how do they mandate car stereo head units/amps and home stereo/home theater receivers/amps/pre-amps? is that next? will they start putting a cap on how efficient speakers should be?

i'm surprised they didn't have Apple make super inefficient ear buds to go along with the eu cap.

and your argument that "children don't know what they're risking when listening to music too loud" doesn't hold water either...

where are the parents? that's their job to inform their children and the audio manufacturer's job to inform the customer of the danger of hearing loss. for the gov. to step in and say "we'll just do this..." is just plain silly. you can most certainly acquire hearing loss without ever putting on a set of headphones just in everyday events, so that law makes no sense to me.

[fernando87]

"I don't agree with that, this law is just too restrictive, that's true, but there MUST be a limit. Children don't know what they're risking when listening music too loud. 100 dB (= capped iPod) isn't enough when using an iTrip Car Player or when you're in a train, 104 dB (uncapped iPod) is fine and more than enough for most uses."

The problem is not this exclusive case, but rather the consequences a decision like this could bring. Sure, you think this is not really a big issue, but what happens when they decide to limit the volume in concerts or the maximum volume of your car stereo?

I don't have a chart or a graphic, but I'm sure the amount of people who seek help from your health system because of audition problems caused exclusively by the iPod are minimal, whereas the amount of people complaining about this volume problem is considerably higher.

What I consider extremely incoherent and a plain double standard, is how you pass a law to lower the decibel levels in an iPod with your excuse that it will damage your health while FORCING the company to lower the factory settings, yet smoking, which causes cancer among other deadly and I'm sure costly diseases is not prohibited and tabacco companies only have to put a warning on their products. Give me a break, if you have Apple put a "Warning: Excess volume may damage your ears", then I'll be satisfied. When you FORCE tobacco companies to lower their nicotine levels to those considered healthy, then you can talk about why you have restrictive health care laws in every domain.

[Pistol]

The difference between home/car stereos and portable music players is that with a portable music player, you are effectively putting the speakers right into your ears. You can't tell me that's not more potentially damaging to your hearing.

Just use iMod. I did it last night, the iPod goes MUCH louder now. Before I could crank it up to the max with no discomfort, now I have to watch what I'm doing! Handy for those occasions when there's a lot of background noise to block out though.

[JiB]

Originally posted by n3tfury
i'm surprised they didn't have Apple make super inefficient ear buds to go along with the eu cap.


n3tfury > The original white earphones provided with the iPod *CAN'T* hold a sound pressure of 104 dB, and thus are useless with an uncapped iPod whereever they come from.

fernando > there is already such a law in France, you can see on every iPod box a sticker with something like "listening to your walkman too much will damage your hearing", which is funny because this sticker appeared 10 years before the warning on tobacco packs...

I agree with you for the rate of people complaining against the people that will damage their audition.

I wrote goPod because I don't like to have this cap which really ruins the sound for some people, and makes it unenjoyable for some other. A 104 dB SPL is not a *real* danger for children since it can't damage hearing by "surprise", it could only do so after a long use.

If the iPod would have been able to deliver a sound a 130 dB SPL, which is the level where your ears are instantly harmed, I wouldn't have released it. That's just a matter of level.

[n3tfury]

Originally posted by Pistol
The difference between home/car stereos and portable music players is that with a portable music player, you are effectively putting the speakers right into your ears. You can't tell me that's not more potentially damaging to your hearing.



you're kidding right? home stereos and, more so, car stereos (which can be in excess of 125db *non competition stereos*) can give you instantaneous hearing damage, not just progressive.

Originally posted by JiB
n3tfury > The original white earphones provided with the iPod *CAN'T* hold a sound pressure of 104 dB, and thus are useless with an uncapped iPod whereever they come from.

ah, good info. i've never used mine nor looked at the specs since i know they're crap.

[fernando87]

JiB = Thanks for that info regarding the warning, I didn't know of that and I stand corrected on that matter. However, that still doesn't explain why is Apple forced to change its factory settings?

Kudos on the warning label though, smart thing.

[JiB]

Originally posted by fernando87
JiB = Thanks for that info regarding the warning, I didn't know of that and I stand corrected on that matter. However, that still doesn't explain why is Apple forced to change its factory settings?

Kudos on the warning label though, smart thing.

Well this part of the article of law is very short, is states that :

-Every walkman that can deliver a SPL higher than 100 dB can't be sold in France.
-A warning must inform the user that it may be dangerous to [...], and even more, it can't be removable (so unlike I said before it's not a sticker).

So Apple did a small software change in order to decrease the SPL (sound pressure limit).

It seems that you non-french europeans pay for us and with us for our law AND for Apple lazyness (they could EASILY change that).

Anyway the problem has been sorted with iMod and goPod so why bothering :)

[n3tfury]

Originally posted by JiB
Anyway the problem has been sorted with iMod and goPod so why bothering :)

..because most of the Euro owners are not informed of this...

[yrellag]

For all you people that want your euro ipods to sound poor, don't use these links!


Now tested oh photopods too!

iMod (for PC users) or goPod (Apple users) removes the volume limit file set in all euro 3rd and 4th Gen iPods, the limit file is there due to a french law that stops euro portable players going above 100db.

The American ipods goes to at least 104db.

The point of removing the limit files is not only give a louder volume but to improves the sound at lower levels...

And thats the point!

So if you want a better sound just use iMod or goPod to hear how apple wanted your ipod to sound, before the French got involved.



For PC go here...

http://www.pochoirs.de/leechs/iMod.zip

and

Apple/Linux and PC users........

http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm


Oh yeah, if you use these links please post a thanks, it keeps this post alive and helps other iPoders find an easy answer to this silly problem.

Tah!

P.S Love the French, they got great wine and cheese!

...and love your iPod with the sound level the same as a USA version!

party on dudes.

:D :D :D :D

[n3tfury]

i wonder why they've never stickied this? seems like a no-brainer. oh wait, they want to stay in good with Apple. nevermind.

[yrellag]

Yeah good point n3tfury,

so hey!...admin if you read this stuff what do you think?

we need the voice of god here!

:D

[yrellag]

dam,

I hate it when it sticks like that and you end up posting 3 times!

sorry oops!

[n3tfury]

click on "edit" and in the upper left hand corner, you can delete each post this way. yes, double, triple, quadruple, etc. posting is quite frequent with dialup members with the site being a little slow because of traffic.

[goalc]

sorry, but here comes a really dumb question (but as I dont get my ipod until Friday I guess that gives me a bit of a get out !)...

I'd never heard of this limit on UK ipods before, but looks like installing iMod is necessary here in the UK. But my dumb question is.....

How do I install it ????

I have downloaded the zip file, so when I get my iPod what do I need to do ? I have my songs ready in iTunes, so do I have to do something in here ?

Thanks for your help....

[99Honeyburst]

Does anyone know if the limit is applied to all iPods sold outside of the US (specifically Australia) or just those sold in Europe?

No point in me downloading/installing the mod if I'm not affected by this silly rule...

[yrellag]

goalc, its a no brainer, just hit the exe. with the ipod connected and its job done fella.

99Honeyburst, if you can comfortably listen at full volume, or the volume bar seem almost full up most time.. you have the limit.

unrestricted you have a third more volume and a far better sound.

enjoy.

:D

[ginalee]

Originally posted by yrellag
Yeah good point n3tfury,

so hey!...admin if you read this stuff what do you think?

we need the voice of god here!

:D

This "god" is voting not to sticky this thread - there are already too many stickies in iPod > general. Besides a good thread does not need to be stickied to get attention.

And yrellag, I just deleted 7 or 8 of your inadvertent posts, something well within your own power to do yourself. I can't figure out why you left them if you know how to delete them yourself. Show me you can do it next time OK?

[yrellag]

sorry ginalee,

I posted it once and it stuck em up 8 times, if you checked out the time of post you would have seen the time was exactly same for them all?...

and sorry, no I did not know how to delete them!

Anyway when this post gets to 20,000 views, it's up to someone else to keep this thread alive.

I feel I have done enough to help people find an answer to the poor sound of an uncapped Ipod...

and a real pity that the admins do not quite feel the same way.

As a point do you think "iPod lost in London" is more important to the masses as the disapointment of paying ??300 on iPod and finding out the sound sucks?

I sent my first 2nd Gen iPod back and bought a Creative Zen for this very same reason.

[n3tfury]

Originally posted by yrellag
sorry ginalee,

I posted it once and it stuck em up 8 times, if you checked out the time of post you would have seen the time was exactly same for them all?...

and sorry, no I did not know how to delete them!

Anyway when this post gets to 20,000 views, it's up to someone else to keep this thread alive.

I feel I have done enough to help people find an answer to the poor sound of an uncapped iPod...

and a real pity that the admins do not quite feel the same way.

As a point do you think "iPod lost in London" is more important to the masses as the disapointment of paying ??300 on iPod and finding out the sound sucks?

I sent my first 2nd Gen iPod back and bought a Creative Zen for this very same reason.

i'm getting the feeling that you're not too bright.

Originally posted by n3tfury at the top of the page, you dolt
click on "edit" and in the upper left hand corner, you can delete each post this way. yes, double, triple, quadruple, etc. posting is quite frequent with dialup members with the site being a little slow because of traffic.

[yrellag]

Thanks n3tfury, most helpful.

[ginalee]

As long as you know now...

I also delete my double ones when I detect them

[yrellag]

gripping...

goodbye ipodlounge.

I shall waste no more time on this forum.

I Just want to say a big thanks for all kind people that took time to say thanks, after downloading the mod tools, it was the only thing that kept me updating the info here..

You help kept this thread alive, notice the admins don't care as much.

so from here in its up to you!

Tadar :D:DD

[emers0n]

Can anyone tell me the EXACT process as it doesnt seem to be working for me on my 4g 40GB ipod.

Running WinXP SP2.

Thanks.

[Bob]

Originally posted by n3tfury
i wonder why they've never stickied this? seems like a no-brainer. oh wait, they want to stay in good with Apple. nevermind.

Originally posted by yrellag Yeah good point n3tfury,
so hey!...admin if you read this stuff what do you think?
we need the voice of god here!

We certainly do not follow any Apple orders and we have raised questions in the past and will continue to do so.
yrellag has managed to keep this post at the top with many a duplicate post/bumper - and I have added my voice of thanks to those who have used goPod to remove the cap.

There are a lot of stickied threads in this forum and so a new one may be considered.

Regarding the found iPod in London, that has been unstuck as it seems to have served it's purpose and nothing new has been added as an update.

[sidneylopsides]

None of these links for iMod seem to work anymore, anyone know of one that does?

[Bob]

Hmmm, maybe yrellag took them all with him when he left?

[honeybee1236]

This link works (http://gopod.free-go.net/index_en.htm) and just click on the "go" for the download link for windows/mac/linux.

[sidneylopsides]

Thankyou! I've uncapped it and it's much louder! :D

[MPiGTi]

Link for iMOD on that site has now been changed to:

http://www.ipod-fun.de/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_download/gid,5/

Regards,

MPiGTi.