GoKawiilSprout logic board aims to add USB-C, Wi-Fi and Spotify to old iPods
A project called Sprout is developing a replacement logic board for select older iPods, including 1st and 2nd-gen iPod minis and 3rd and 4th-gen iPods, adding USB-C charging and, in one version, Wi-Fi support for streaming apps and AirPlay. The feature set is still under development, and the Crowd Supply campaign has not launched, with no pricing or release date confirmed yet.
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Because the hardware and software are unfinished and unpriced, interested buyers are essentially betting on a promise rather than a finished product, which the creators themselves caution against. The project also doesn't solve the underlying issue of needing to already own or buy an often-expensive vintage iPod, suggesting the practical appeal may be limited to hobbyists and collectors rather than mainstream users.
- Sprout supports only specific old iPod models, not the classic, nano, or color-screen originals.
- Two logic board versions exist: one for local playback only, another adding Wi-Fi for streaming and AirPlay.
- No pricing, availability, or launch date has been announced, and features remain in development.
Apple iPod touch (7th generation) — If you want built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for streaming without waiting on experimental mod boards, the iPod touch already supports both out of the box. It pairs easily with Spotify and AirPlay, giving you the classic iPod feel with modern streaming convenience right now.
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Published there as: “Your old iPod could get Spotify and USB-C support — here's how”
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