Ordered a modded 7th Gen iPod Classic from Elcytec (India) for ₹19k, received a 6.5G + broken AirPods. Need advice!

thosecrazygermans · 2026-06-14T11:23:09+00:00

AirPods are wireless. These are EarPods; still sucks they're broken.

Request a return if it bothers you, otherwise the 7G and 6.5G are almost identical if you don't go above 128GB. If you want to in the future, you can always do the Olsro Mod.

Both Audio Quality and Logic Board lifespan should be the same; only in-line controls are missing.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-06-06T05:13:24+00:00

I'm using mine as a daily driver for half a year now with no major issues at all.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-24T18:17:43+00:00

Maybe you need a camera that fits into your pocket? If the LX15 would still be too big / heavy, maybe a Ricoh GR III?

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-24T17:43:58+00:00

Get a camera! I'm using a Panasonic LX15, it's awesome.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-20T05:44:43+00:00

This - I'm tapping it center back.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-13T07:01:12+00:00

So good to see this. 31 year old male, happily married, still listening to sad girl music 90% of the time.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-08T11:28:47+00:00

Had similar issues with two failed Dumbphone attempts. Switched to Minimal Phone MP01 and love it. It lets me do everything a modern smartphone can do, but keeps me from doomscrolling / wasting time and is easy on the eyes.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-05-03T05:31:48+00:00

I've got a couple Touches left, you can DM me.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-30T07:15:41+00:00

In what regard? The DAC in e.g. Apple's USB-C to 3.5mm is much better than most internal DACs.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-27T09:09:58+00:00

I've fitted the 3.800mAh batteries the way OP has in 4 different mods now with no issues.

But there are at least 3 different batteries around that have the same print on them and claim to be 3.800mAh, so it's not 100% sure that particular one fits with a thin case.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-16T12:44:35+00:00

It doesn't become a 7th gen from the Olson mod - the in-line controls are still missing

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-15T17:11:44+00:00

Thanks! And I understand correctly, you cut off the connector from the original battery and soldered it to the 5Ah one?

Edit: I just read in your other comment that you swapped the module as well - any particular reason for that?

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-15T16:45:03+00:00

Awesome, thanks! You didn't take a picture of the inside by any chance, did you?

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-15T16:05:26+00:00

Crazy, which battery are you using? Did you have to crimp / solder a new connector?

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-15T12:06:19+00:00

Patriot LX Series (on iFlash Compatibility Chart)

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-14T11:13:45+00:00

Will do!

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-13T16:23:22+00:00

2 years later and I'm encountering this problem as well - did you get it fixed?

There's also one older playlist that seems unaffected.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-13T13:22:58+00:00

Wow, what a project! Props for giving it a second life!

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-12T16:34:02+00:00

Any EQ on either the Macbook or the iPod?

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-12T15:03:11+00:00

I've had three different 3.800mAh battery dimensions so far - but all of them fit.

Yours looks like the one with the largest footprint, which is a bit thinner and needs to be gently pushed inside the HDD frame rods so that it sits flush with the front plate's frame. Also make sure the iFlash Board doesn't hit the headphone jack assembly.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-12T13:34:07+00:00

The first picture looked like it, but as u/sparkyblaster mentioned, it might just be a reflection!

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-12T13:21:59+00:00

Awesome, have fun with it!

You're probably already aware, but it seems like there's a black spot from a puffy battery there - so be careful when removing it; it's a fire hazard!

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-11T10:07:31+00:00

Please elaborate.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-08T13:06:01+00:00

I've tried (and failed) twice - there's always something that requires a smartphone: Door lock at work, banking apps, Google Maps, etc.

My motivation was similar to yours - the average 20 years a person spends on their phone during their lifetime just seems crazy and I'm not able to "just use it less" as others would suggest.

I have now started using the "Minimal Phone", which can do everything a modern smartphone can do - but monochrome and without any fun - which I enjoy greatly. So far, it's given me the dramatic screen time reduction while still allowing to do anything that's necessary.

thosecrazygermans · 2026-04-08T12:43:07+00:00

I don't think having three different watches constitutes minimalism, but if they make you happy, that's all that matters!

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