Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the big one. Today we're finally adding the Taptic Engine to the iPod Classic! This tutorial will work for the iPod 5th, 5.5th, 6th, 6.5th, and 7th generation. Grab your pry tool and soldering iron, because this is going to get serious!
Materials needed:
- iPod Classic (5th/5.5th/6th/6.5th/7th generation)
- iPhone 7 Plus Taptic Engine (iPhone 8 - iPhone 11 Taptic Engines will also work)
- iFlash Quad with micro SD card(s)
- Extended battery (optional)
- Wire
- Solder
Index:
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Opening up the iPod
03:15 - Preparing the Taptic Engine
06:45 - Preparing the iPod
08:26 - Installing the Taptic Engine
09:19 - Giving it a try
09:40 - Putting it all together, in style!
10:53 - Closing remarks
iPod Modding Discord:
discord.gg/4FZMtyn
iPod Haven Discord:
discord.gg/XsspwFvHsK
(no Michis were harmed in the making of this tutorial)
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Edit: It's come to my attention that several businesses have started selling Taptic mod kits for iPods and linking to my videos as installation guides. Please note that I am not affiliated with or employed by any of these sellers and cannot provide tech support for their products or assistance with sales, shipping, or refunds. If you were directed here by such a product and need help, please contact the seller you purchased your kit from. Thank you!
This is the big one. Today we're finally adding the Taptic Engine to the iPod Classic! This tutorial will work for the iPod 5th, 5.5th, 6th, 6.5th, and 7th generation. Grab your pry tool and soldering iron, because this is going to get serious!
Materials needed:
- iPod Classic (5th/5.5th/6th/6.5th/7th generation)
- iPhone 7 Plus Taptic Engine (iPhone 8 - iPhone 11 Taptic Engines will also work)
- iFlash Quad with micro SD card(s)
- Extended battery (optional)
- Wire
- Solder
Index:
00:00 - Introduction
00:54 - Opening up the iPod
03:15 - Preparing the Taptic Engine
06:45 - Preparing the iPod
08:26 - Installing the Taptic Engine
09:19 - Giving it a try
09:40 - Putting it all together, in style!
10:53 - Closing remarks
iPod Modding Discord:
discord.gg/4FZMtyn
iPod Haven Discord:
discord.gg/XsspwFvHsK
(no Michis were harmed in the making of this tutorial)
---
Edit: It's come to my attention that several businesses have started selling Taptic mod kits for iPods and linking to my videos as installation guides. Please note that I am not affiliated with or employed by any of these sellers and cannot provide tech support for their products or assistance with sales, shipping, or refunds. If you were directed here by such a product and need help, please contact the seller you purchased your kit from. Thank you!
