Refurbished iPod Mini 2nd Generation — inspected, function-tested, and ready to play. Confirm the exact capacity, color, and order number on this listing before you buy.
Product Overview
This refurbished iPod Mini 2nd Generation 6GB Pink is a complete working iPod listing for buyers comparing model, capacity, and condition.
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Refurbished iPod Mini 2nd Generation 6GB Pink M9805LL/A. iPod Mini logic platform processor, Wolfson WM8731 audio codec, 18-hour battery life.
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Apple removed gold from the color palette, kept silver, and made blue, pink, and green more saturated. The Click Wheel symbols changed to match the body color — a quick way to distinguish a 2nd gen from a 1st gen. To hit $199, Apple removed the FireWire cable and AC adapter from the box.
Today the Mini 2nd Generation is beloved for its 18-hour battery, iconic aluminum design, and status as one of the easiest iPods to flash-mod (native CompactFlash Type II slot). Its 'killed at the peak' story, combined with the distinctive colors and easy modding, drives a strong following among collectors, modders, and daily users.
About This Variant
The 6GB Pink Mini 2nd Generation combines the most sought-after color with the highest factory capacity. Among the stronger standard variants for collector appeal — the popular color plus the premium storage tier.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Released | February 23, 2005 |
| Discontinued | September 7, 2005 |
| Original Price | US$249 |
| This Listing | M9805LL/A |
What Changed
- Storage: Added 6GB option ($249) alongside 4GB ($199) — first time a Mini offered a capacity choice
- Pricing: 4GB dropped from $249 to $199 — lowest-priced iPod mini to date. New 6GB took the $249 price point
- Colors: Gold dropped; remaining Blue, Pink, and Green received brighter, more saturated anodized finishes. Silver unchanged
How This Compares
Why buyers choose this generation: The Mini 2nd Generation is the 'best original Mini' for daily use: it keeps the beloved aluminum body and Click Wheel, adds the 6GB option, dramatically improves battery life, and is one of the easiest iPods to flash-mod. Its 7-month production run and 'killed at the peak' story give it genuine collector interest beyond pure nostalgia.
What Refurbished Means
A refurbished iPod is a complete used iPod that has been inspected, cleaned, tested, and prepared for resale; it is not a sealed-new Apple retail unit.
| Area | What this listing means |
|---|---|
| Inspection | Function-tested complete iPod with model, controls, display, sync, and audio checked before sale. |
| Battery | Replacement battery installed unless the listing states otherwise. |
| Battery Age | These iPods are about 21 years old. Original batteries are well beyond their design life. |
| Storage | Storage is tested during restore/sync checks; flash-modded units disclose the adapter path separately. Stock units keep the original Microdrive — a 20-year-old mechanical drive, so treat remaining lifespan as a bonus rather than a promise; flash-modded builds remove that moving part entirely. |
| Cosmetics | Cosmetic condition is listing-specific and may vary by shell, rear housing surface, screen lens, and engraving wear. |
Battery Safety & Shipping
⚠️ Lithium-Ion / Li-Po Battery Safety. This product contains (or is) a rechargeable lithium-ion/lithium-polymer battery. Charge only with a compatible charger; don't leave it charging unattended or overnight, and unplug once fully charged. Avoid charging or storing in direct sunlight or other high-heat environments. Stop using and stop charging immediately if the battery swells, bulges, gets unusually hot, hisses, smokes, or leaks. Do not puncture, crush, bend, short-circuit, or try to "deflate" a swollen cell, and never press a lifted screen or case back down — it can rupture the cell. If electrolyte contacts your eyes, flush with clean water for 15 minutes without rubbing and seek medical care; on skin, wash with water and soap. Battery service should be done by a trained technician. Recycle through an electronics or universal-waste recycler, not household trash.
Shipping. A refurbished iPod shipped with its battery installed ships as UN3481 (lithium-ion batteries contained in equipment); a loose replacement cell shipped on its own ships as UN3480 (lithium-ion batteries). Cells have passed UN Manual of Tests and Criteria 38.3 testing.
Exact Model Identification
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Order Number | M9805LL/A |
| Apple Model Number | A1051 |
| Capacity | 6GB |
| Color | Pink |
| EMC | EMC 2044 |
All Available Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Released | Refurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9800LL/A | 4GB | Silver | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9802LL/A | 4GB | Blue | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9804LL/A | 4GB | Pink | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9806LL/A | 4GB | Green | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9801LL/A | 6GB | Silver | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9803LL/A | 6GB | Blue | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9805LL/A | 6GB | Pink | February 2005 | View refurb |
| M9807LL/A | 6GB | Green | February 2005 | View refurb |
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | iPod Mini logic platform |
| CPU | Dual ARM7TDMI, 80 MHz |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| Storage | 6GB Microdrive |
| Display | 1.67" Grayscale 138x110 |
| Audio Codec | Wolfson WM8731 |
| Battery (Original) | Original: ~450 mAh Li-Ion (Apple-rated 18 hours music) / Refurbished: New (up to 600 mAh) |
| Music Playback | Up to 18 hours |
| Connectivity | USB (Sync & Charge), FireWire (Sync & Charge) |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 2.0 x 0.54" |
| Weight | 3.6 oz |
| Model Number | A1051 |
| Original Price | US$249 |
What's Included
- Refurbished iPod
- USB charge/sync cable
Original Apple accessories (earbuds, dock adapter, etc.) are not included.
Compatibility
Modern Sync Notes
- macOS: macOS Sequoia 15.4 and later can break native iPod recognition for some owners; if Finder or Apple Music does not see the iPod, use Windows iTunes or an older Mac for restore and sync.
- Windows: iTunes 12.6.5 on Windows 10 or Windows 11 is the most reliable restore and sync path for many classic iPods.
- Streaming: These iPods do not provide native Spotify, Apple Music streaming, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
Original System Requirements
- Minimum Mac OS: Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
- Host Port: Built-in high-power USB 2.0 or FireWire port. Most keyboard USB ports do not provide enough power.
- Windows: Windows 2000 SP4 required; Windows XP SP2 required
Known OS Compatibility Issues
- macOS Sequoia 15.x: Legacy iPod recognition may be unreliable on newer macOS releases; 32-bit iTunes unavailable. Workaround: Use Windows standalone iTunes or an older Mac with a known-good iPod sync path.
Rockbox
Status: Supported
Build: IPOD_MINI2G
Stable target. Daily builds 4.0+ recommended for SD-via-CF adapters (older builds may cause poor battery life with CF adapters).
iTunes Compatibility
- Minimum: iTunes 4.7
- Recommended: iTunes 12.6.5
- Note: iTunes 12.x on Windows still supports iPod Mini sync. macOS Catalina+ replaced iTunes with Apple Music, which has limited but functional iPod support.
Flash Storage Upgrade
A stock refurbished iPod can keep its original storage style, but many buyers choose flash storage when they want a quieter, lower-power player with fewer moving parts.
| Topic | Buyer Guidance |
|---|---|
| Why buyers upgrade | No moving parts, silent operation, lower power draw, improved battery life, and room for higher-capacity libraries. |
| Maximum confirmed capacity | 256GB confirmed with Tarkan CF-to-SDXC adapter + PNY 256GB SDXC |
| Format requirement | SDXC cards (64GB+) must be pre-formatted to FAT32 before use — default exFAT not supported |
| Rockbox | Rockbox is supported (IPOD_MINI2G); Stable target. Daily builds 4.0+ recommended for SD-via-CF adapters (older builds may cause poor battery life with CF adapters). |
Warranty & Returns
Every iPod and part iMods sells carries a free limited warranty, and domestic returns are handled free of charge.
Warranty period
Every product iMods sells — parts and iPods, in any condition (used, refurbished, or new) — carries a 1-year limited warranty. The warranty period starts on the day of purchase, not the delivery date.
Refund or exchange
Defective items returned under warranty are exchanged by default. A domestic refund is possible only when it is requested within 30 days of placing the order; this window can be extended in very limited circumstances.
What the warranty covers
Defective parts or loss of functionality without liquid or physical damage, problems arising from work iMods performed (for example, display lines after iMods opened the iPod to install storage), and manufacturing defects in parts iMods installed.
What it does not cover
Accidental drops or physical damage, liquid damage that affects function, loss of function from user error or mishandling, damage from improper disassembly or reassembly, and damage caused during your own modifications. iMods reserves the right to decline coverage for customer-caused damage.
Disassembly, RockBox, and compatibility
- Simply disassembling and reassembling the iPod does not void the warranty; improper disassembly or reassembly does.
- Installing RockBox does not void the warranty, but it is done at your own risk, and a board bricked during a RockBox install is not covered. RockBox must be uninstalled before any warranty return; if it is still installed and has not been discussed with sales@imods.com, the iPod is shipped back as-is.
- These vintage iPods are not guaranteed to work with Apple M-series Macs, which Apple no longer supports. iMods will help troubleshoot, but M-series compatibility is not warranty-covered; iMods tests and supports with era-correct hardware.
Returns process
Email sales@imods.com to request a return label or use the iMods return form. For international returns, contact sales@imods.com; the procedure varies by region.
iMods.com is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
Buyer FAQ
Should I buy 4GB or 6GB?
4GB holds about 1,000 songs; 6GB holds about 1,500 (Apple's 128-Kbps AAC estimate). If you plan to flash-mod to a larger SD card, stock capacity matters less — buy on color and condition. If you want the original experience, 6GB gives 50% more room for $50 more at original retail, and 6GB units are slightly scarcer.
What's the difference between the 1st and 2nd gen Mini?
The 2nd gen more than doubled rated battery life (8 to 18 hours), added a 6GB option, dropped gold, used more saturated colors, and color-matched the Click Wheel text to the body. It also dropped the price to $199. The 1st gen's edges are the exclusive gold color and the in-box FireWire cable and AC adapter.
How do I tell if my Mini is 1st or 2nd gen?
Both are model A1051. Quick tells: the 2nd gen has capacity engraved on the back and Click Wheel text matching the body color. The 1st gen has no capacity engraving and silver Click Wheel text on all colors. If it says 6GB, it's definitely a 2nd gen.
Does this work with my Mac or PC?
On Windows, iTunes syncs reliably (iTunes 4.7 minimum, 12.6.5 recommended). On older Macs, iTunes or Finder works. macOS Sequoia 15.4+ has unreliable iPod recognition — use Windows or an older Mac for reliable syncing. The Mini charges and syncs over both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400.
How long does the battery last?
Apple rated the 2nd gen at up to 18 hours when new. These are 20+ year old devices — original batteries are well past useful life. Refurbished units should ship with a new aftermarket battery. A fresh battery with a flash mod often exceeds the original 18-hour rating.
Can I use Spotify or Apple Music on it?
No streaming apps run on the iPod mini. It plays only local files synced from a computer. Apple Music subscription tracks cannot be synced. For additional format support (FLAC, Ogg), install Rockbox (IPOD_MINI2G build).
Can I use an iPod mini in my car?
Yes — three common routes: a 3.5mm aux cable from the headphone jack, a 30-pin adapter for dock-connector car kits, or an FM transmitter where there is no aux input. The Mini has no built-in Bluetooth, but a small Bluetooth transmitter in the headphone jack adds wireless audio to modern cars.
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