Thread: connecting an iPod as a External Hard Drive
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jthiemann is offline jthiemann
2009-10-28 , 13:17
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#12
Originally Posted by netmark View Post
One more doubt, jthiemann.
You said you've connected the iPod with a powered USB hub, right?
But the iPod doesn't has a self power supply? So, can I connect the N8*0 to iPod with a simple OTG cable without a power source?
I think the problem is the iPod firmware: it won't go into disk mode unless it gets power from the USB port.

However, older iPods (2nd gen, I think, maybe 3rd gen, too) that didn't charge over USB (FW charging only) could do disk mode self-powered - but ran out of juice quickly.
 

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