What is FWID? How can I get my iPod FWID on Windows?

by Gabriel On May 26, 2009 | PDA & Mobile | Hits: 3906

Software you need: GetFWID

When you first time use a third-party iPod manager software just like Floola, YamiPod and etc., the softawre may ask you to input the FWID code of your iPod. Have never heard something like 'iPod FWID' before? What is FWID? How do you find the iPod FWID on Windows XP? No need to worry! This article will provide you 2 ways to get your iPod FWID. Each step-by-step guide will resolve your problem conveniently.

So, what is iPod FWID exactly? The newer iPods , classic, nano 3G, iPod touch...) need a special encryption to write the database and this FWID is specific to the iPod, and it is carried in the ini file on your iPod under X:\iPod_control\iTunes\ml_ipod.ini (X: being the drive letter of your iPod). And If the FWID value is stored in the ini-file, your iPod should work fine on all PCs you attach it to.

Method 1. Find your iPod FWID in Windows Registry

If you're familiar with Windows Registy, you can easily find your iPod FWID in the Registry Editor without any third-party software. Follow the guide step by step, you can effortlessly pick your iPod FWID out.

Step 1. To open the Registry Editor, press the �Start� button and then choose the option �Run�. In the �Open� field, type �regedit� and click the �OK� button.

Step 2. The Registry Editor has two panes. The left pane is to navigate on certain registry keys and the right pane is to see values of selected keys. locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Disk\Enum folder in the left pane. There will be some entries there with numbers as names, one for each disk you have. So there will be only a '0' entry if you have only one HD.

Step 3. Attach iPod and press F5 in regedit to update the view. A new entry should show up, which has a value similar to "USBSTOR\Disk&Ven_Apple&Prod_iPod&Rev_2.70\000A27001045F426&0"

Step 4. In this string the 16 chars after the Revision number and the backslash are the important FWID: 000A27001045F426.

Method 2. Find your FWID code with GetFWID

If you feel using Windows Registry is a litte defficult or complicated to you,you can turn to third-party software for help. GetFWID, a simple console app, can help you find your iPod FWID in simple clicks.

Download GetFWID to your hard drive and double-click to launch it.

Choose the model of your iPod, c - iPod Classice, t - iPod Touch/iPhone. Press 'Enter' to continue..

You iPod FWID is typed on the pane. Copy the FWID to anywhere you need.

All those above is about how to find your iPod FWID on Windows and both of the two method is easy-to-handle. Now, follow the guide step by step to find the FWID by yourself. And then, you can use it in anywhere you need.

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