In iTunes it only says: Windows-formatted iPods cannot be updated, I have an iPod mini and just formatted it in Mac file system, and after updating i see no difference, so what is the advantage of formating in macintosh format? I don't see any, also Windows-formatted is much more compatible i think
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iPod Whats the difference between Mac/Win formatted iPod?
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You can't apply software updates to Windows-formatted iPods using a Mac. You'd have to connect it to a PC in order to get the updates installed. Otherwise, they behave fine with Macs.
But Mac-formatted iPods can't be used on Windows at all.
But Mac-formatted iPods can't be used on Windows at all.