iPod Updater 2004-08-06 supports all models of iPod and iPod mini, including the new Click Wheel iPod.

This update includes the latest available software for each model of iPod or iPod mini. Download and install the iPod Updater 2004-08-06 then connect your iPod or iPod mini to your computer.

The iPod Updater will automatically determine if an update is required.

New for Click Wheel iPods includes improved connectivity with some FireWire cards using the VIA chipset, improved connectivity with FireWire hubs, and with 4-pin FireWire ports, improved power management, improved performance with the optional external battery pack, and removing headphones while the hold switch is on no longer wakes iPod.

What's New in This Release:


New Updates for Click Wheel iPods

В· Improved connectivity with some FireWire cards using the VIA chipset
В· Improved connectivity with FireWire hubs, and with 4-pin FireWire ports
В· Improved power management
В· Improved performance with the optional external battery pack
В· Removing headphones while the hold switch is on no longer wakes iPod

Updates for iPod with a Dock connector and iPod mini

В· Compatibility with iTunes 4.5 or later and the iTunes Music Store
В· Improved playback performance
В· Support for the Apple Lossless Encoder, to enable compressed music encoding at high quality

Updates for iPod without a Dock connector

В· Compatibility with iTunes 4.5 or later and the iTunes Music Store
В· Improved playback performance