Is there any way of enabling my (1st gen) iPod nano to playback video?
2007-02-21 09:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
The hardware is physically capable of playing videos, but the Nano firmware restricts it from being possible (Apple is one of many companies that traditionally dumbs down the hardware with restrictive firmware so they don't have to spend more money on developing two different hardware platforms for both high-end and budget use). If you could trick iTunes into loading the Video firmware onto a Nano, you'd have an argument for being able to play videos on a Nano without voiding your warranty, but any other solution will require installing homebrew firmware that will definitely void your warranty.
2007-02-21 11:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by the_amazing_purple_dave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ipod nanos does not have video playback because Apple's OS is preventing it. The only way to play videos on your nano is by installing another OS which is linux. I am not advocating that you should do it. It's not recommended because it will void your warranty but it is possible.
2007-02-21 09:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Karazyfoo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They will not play videos. They are not video iPods. That's what the iPod Video is for. The iPod Nano supports music, podcasts, audiobooks, and photos.
Installing ANY other software other than Apple's firmware updates onto an iPod WILL void your warranty, and can leave you with an unusable iPod.
2007-02-21 09:30:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, the iPod Nano does not support video format.
2007-02-21 10:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah they won't play videos. I have one and tried to even put videos into a playlist onto my nano but that doesn't work. So unless your willing to pay the money for the ipod video then your stuck with music, audio books, and podcast.
2007-02-21 09:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by The Redheaded Monster 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends if u need alot of room then u shld get the ipod classic. Not that the touch dsnt it does the classic just has alot more. The touch is really good theres so much more u can do on it then the classic. The ipod toches screen can break easily but if u get a case then its fine. So i wld go wif the touch bc there is alot u can do on it. Its like the ipone except u cnt call ppl but u can go on internet 4 free if ur in a wireless zone and the ipone coasts money 4 internet.
2016-05-24 04:18:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible. Seen a story months ago about playing video on any ipod (with instructions). I would search for it for you but i can't be arsed
Don't listen to the doubters. It might take you a while to find the info but it is out there somewhere
2007-02-21 10:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by stweedle_uk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, none at all, unless you are an ipod engineer and know how to build your own ipod
2007-02-21 10:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by a-ron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋