install iPod os to a usb drive

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iPod 6th Generation

iPod Classic 6th Generation. Model A1238 / 80, 120, or 160 GB hard drive / black or silver metal front

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I am wanting to install the ipod classic OS to a usb drive.

I would put the drive in my truck for music. I am not sure this is even possible to do. Any help is appreciated. My truck is a Chevy Silverado.

basically use a usb drive as an ipod and have steering wheel and dash controls

I don’t want to leave my ipod in the truck all the time due to temperatures in Winter, freezing F and Summer, 100F

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or I just though of this clone the ipod to a usb drive

i dunno

Suki-san @sukisan Rep: 1.3k 10 7 6 · Answer 1 · 2021-01-25T21:00:59-07:00

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No. Forget about doing that. It’ll never work. Just use an iPod on your truck. The iPod operating system is only designed to run on iPods.

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I figured as much.

What about with no battery?

Will it run without a battery installed?

You need a good battery in the iPod for it to work. If the battery is junk, or there is no battery, it won't start.