Topic: 360 Modification USB Drive v1.6 Revision 2 (Read 525 times)

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #45 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:18:00 PM »

QUOTE(glitch666 @ Jun 16 2009, 08:15 PM)

Quick question.

I have always used Dos to flash all of my BenQs and Sammys, never had a problem. I always dump Liteons in windows and erase/flash in DOS with Dosflash. I am curious however as I want to start dumping and flashing Liteons in DOS, as what method your Modification USB drive uses to dump the Liteon files and create a Dummy.bin with? I noticed that in the liteon folder is the Dosflash files and fimtool, but also the Dummygen from dvdkey. I thought Dosflash creates its own Dummy.bin? So what is the need for Using Dummygen?

DosFlash16 generates an incompatible dummy.bin file, due to missing serial information. This is fixed in DosFlash32, but it is still not fixed in DosFlash16. (which is the only one that works under native DOS)

However, the key.bin, inquiry.bin, and identify.bin files ARE dumped properly by DosFlash16, so I use DummyGen to generate a correctly-made dummy.bin from those files.

Congratulations, you are the first person to notice that.

If DosFlash16 is ever fixed in the future, then DummyGen will be removed and I will be using DosFlash16 only in the future.

QUOTE(Bleckshire @ Jun 17 2009, 11:13 AM)

Just got a 360 a couple days ago so this is my first mod. Popped it open and it turns out I've got a Lite-On, so I ordered a CK3 Pro and it should be here sometime this week. I don't have a serial port anymore which was my reason for getting the pro and not the lite. After some research and reading through a few threads, it's looking like this doesn't support USB dumping.
So my question is: Is this being worked on, are there any possibilities that might work (usbaspi.sys, dosusb.com) or am I stuck having to use Windows tools?

It's theoretically possible to use a DOS-based memory-resident USB driver, but those drivers only support specific USB serial chipsets, and I am unsure what chipsets are used by the CK3 or Maximus extractors.

If someone were willing to donate a CK3 pro or Maximus USB Xtractor to me (for the project) then yes, it would very likely be supported in the future.

For now though, serial works fine for the job, because the honest truth is that most 'professional modders' (people who do a large volume of 360 modifications) use an older PC built by them specifically for modding 360s, and those PCs usually have serial ports anyway.

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #46 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:07:00 PM »

QUOTE(Bleckshire @ Jun 17 2009, 01:34 PM)

Hmm...would you not be able to contact Team-Xecuter and get info such as what usb chipset they're using and get a couple of beta testers with CK3 Pro to test? If not, I might see what I can do about getting mine to ya once it ships and I flash (I'll go ahead and do it through Windows). I'm pretty interested in this project. Shame I can't use it right now.

Attempts at contacting Team-Xecuter for information on their devices has been futile for me. I guess my project isn't a money-maker for them... (even though that isn't the point of my software)

In the end, it's all about profit with Team-Xecuter. IMO they are not really around to contribute to anything, but simply to profit off the discoveries of other people's hard work. I'm not really a big fan of them personally, although they do make quality products.

It's really hard to develop software strictly on the feedback I receive from beta testers. I prefer to develop my software completely in-house, and then have compatibility/functionality confirmed by my beta testers. It is a 'quality assurance' process for me, so using beta tester's feedback to blindly develop my software would not be a very efficient method of development IMO...

Bleckshire · « **Reply #47 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:18:00 PM »

QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 17 2009, 04:07 PM)

Attempts at contacting Team-Xecuter for information on their devices has been futile for me. I guess my project isn't a money-maker for them... (even though that isn't the point of my software)

In the end, it's all about profit with Team-Xecuter. IMO they are not really around to contribute to anything, but simply to profit off the discoveries of other people's hard work. I'm not really a big fan of them personally, although they do make quality products.

It's really hard to develop software strictly on the feedback I receive from beta testers. I prefer to develop my software completely in-house, and then have compatibility/functionality confirmed by my beta testers. It is a 'quality assurance' process for me, so using beta tester's feedback to blindly develop my software would not be a very efficient method of development IMO...

Fair enough. Good development standards. I actually have an old PC setup that still has a serial port, just gotta see about the SATA chipset. Worst case scenario, I'll just have to flash in Windows even though the idea of flashing anything inside of Windows scares me.

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #48 on:** June 17, 2009, 03:49:00 PM »

QUOTE(Bleckshire @ Jun 17 2009, 03:18 PM)

Fair enough. Good development standards. I actually have an old PC setup that still has a serial port, just gotta see about the SATA chipset. Worst case scenario, I'll just have to flash in Windows even though the idea of flashing anything inside of Windows scares me.

Honestly, you can most likely use any SATA chipset you want with the Lite-On drives, they are not picky. (it's the Samsung/BenQ drives that NEED the VT6421/nForce chipsets under DOS)

I'm willing to bet that my software would work just fine with your older PC regardless of the type of SATA chipset you have, since you are just flashing a Lite-On drive.

SKWeaponX · « **Reply #49 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:46:00 PM »

I have the correct sata card, and I know my 360 is getting detected, because the status changes, but it does nothing.

I waited like 5 seconds. I turned it off and on. Maybe I'm not doing it right?
It just stays stuck on the status changing back and forth.

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #50 on:** June 18, 2009, 03:47:00 PM »

QUOTE(TRJ @ Jun 18 2009, 12:13 PM)

Hey, its my first post so hi to all

I am trying to flash my samsung (never done this before) and have a problem with it. Ive got the VIA controler so everything should be ok, but on the other hand i saw that some people posted with similar stuff.
Basically everything "freezes" with the 0x7f error after turning off and on the power. I was using USB 1.6 than Disk 1.6 now this v2 of USB and unfortunatelly its all the same. I am using my xbox as power source, and as suggested I wait circa 20 seconds not 5. Is there any solution to this?

PS
dont know if that matters but i currently have 1.4 - someone has done it for me

Any help would be appreciated:)

QUOTE(SKWeaponX @ Jun 18 2009, 02:46 PM)

I have the correct sata card, and I know my 360 is getting detected, because the status changes, but it does nothing.

I waited like 5 seconds. I turned it off and on. Maybe I'm not doing it right?
It just stays stuck on the status changing back and forth.

@TRJ and SKWeaponX:

Have you guys tried using an 'Enable 0800' disc? It is very useful in 'unlocking' stubborn Samsung drives for flashing.

It's easy enough to find in the usual places, try putting that disc in your Samsung drive (assuming you are using Samsung drives) and leaving that disc in your Samsung drive during the entire modification process.

Here's a link to the 0800 Enable Disc (not my link, but it is the correct file), it is totally legal AFAIK, so there should be no problem posting it here:

http://www.4shared.c...ble0800iso.html

NOTE: This ISO needs to be burned to either a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL. (not a CD-R...)

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #51 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:18:00 PM »

QUOTE(SKWeaponX @ Jun 18 2009, 04:11 PM)

I failed to mention I have a benq.

Instead of turning your 360 on and off, have you tried leaving your 360 on, and physically unplugging and reconnecting the power connector to your BenQ?

FatShady · « **Reply #52 on:** June 18, 2009, 10:21:00 PM »

QUOTE(FrostyTheSnowman @ Jun 18 2009, 10:47 PM)

@TRJ and SKWeaponX:

Have you guys tried using an 'Enable 0800' disc? It is very useful in 'unlocking' stubborn Samsung drives for flashing.

It's easy enough to find in the usual places, try putting that disc in your Samsung drive (assuming you are using Samsung drives) and leaving that disc in your Samsung drive during the entire modification process.

Here's a link to the 0800 Enable Disc (not my link, but it is the correct file), it is totally legal AFAIK, so there should be no problem posting it here:

http://www.4shared.c...ble0800iso.html

NOTE: This ISO needs to be burned to either a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL. (not a CD-R...)

Hi Frosty,
First off thanks for this tool. I am still trying to get this working (see above error I am also having and I will try out your suggestion tonight). Just wanted to say thanks as this will be my first mod as prior to this I been reluctant to even try this. I have a 1.2/3 FW and now need 1.6 and am looking forward to getting this working.

Appreciate the tool and more importantly the feedback provided within this post.

Shakeydog · « **Reply #53 on:** June 19, 2009, 12:10:00 AM »

First off I want to say thanks for the great work you have done Frosty...Now I have 2 questions I was wondering if I could have some Help with ? I am using jungleflasher to make the CFW and get my key, I seen you post at the start of the thread about how to move forward after obtaining these files but im not sure if I understand the third step "3. Once the USB drive is created, copy your firmware file into the 'CUSTOM' folder on the USB drive"... Do I add the Lite_CFW in the folder or Ixtreme 1.6 ?

Secondly When I made the CFW using jungleflasher The ports showing FDC0 but when I check it out as shown in you guide its FDD0 {FDCO is second } and if I open Iprep it also shows FDD0 what should I type when I boot the USB ? Thanks for any help...

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #54 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:10:00 AM »

QUOTE(Shakeydog @ Jun 19 2009, 12:10 AM)

First off I want to say thanks for the great work you have done Frosty...Now I have 2 questions I was wondering if I could have some Help with ? I am using jungleflasher to make the CFW and get my key, I seen you post at the start of the thread about how to move forward after obtaining these files but im not sure if I understand the third step "3. Once the USB drive is created, copy your firmware file into the 'CUSTOM' folder on the USB drive"... Do I add the Lite_CFW in the folder or Ixtreme 1.6 ?

Secondly When I made the CFW using jungleflasher The ports showing FDC0 but when I check it out as shown in you guide its FDD0 {FDCO is second } and if I open Iprep it also shows FDD0 what should I type when I boot the USB ? Thanks for any help...

The Lite_CFW.bin file should be your iXtreme v1.6 firmware and should be the file you put in the 'CUSTOM' folder unless you have changed the name to something else.

Whatever port you used in JungleFlasher will also work fine with my software. Try using port FDC0, if it doesn't work then try FDD0.

Shakeydog · « **Reply #55 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:35:00 AM »

Thank you for answering my first question but I have ran into some more trouble....I can make it to the step where I am told to power down my drive for 5 seconds and then press enter after that things go wrong. I press enter I get a message saying " MTK VENDOR failed on port 0xFDD0 {same thing with FDC0} If yuo have a BenQ drive connected you should try the Magic28 unlock method Press Y/N for magic28 command...Any clues to whats goin wrong for me ?

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #56 on:** June 19, 2009, 10:59:00 AM »

QUOTE(Shakeydog @ Jun 19 2009, 10:35 AM)

Thank you for answering my first question but I have ran into some more trouble....I can make it to the step where I am told to power down my drive for 5 seconds and then press enter after that things go wrong. I press enter I get a message saying " MTK VENDOR failed on port 0xFDD0 {same thing with FDC0} If yuo have a BenQ drive connected you should try the Magic28 unlock method Press Y/N for magic28 command...Any clues to whats goin wrong for me ?

That's normal.

Remember, it says:

1. Press ENTER
2. Press Y (at the failed port screen)
3. Press ENTER
4. Unplug power
5. Reconnect power

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #57 on:** June 19, 2009, 12:33:00 PM »

QUOTE(SKWeaponX @ Jun 19 2009, 11:28 AM)

I tried plugging it in the other sata.. and it did the same thing.
I can't get pass the vendor part.
I've tried so many ways.. I don't get it.

Is there something obvious I'm missing?

What model of SATA card are you using specifically?

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #58 on:** June 19, 2009, 12:53:00 PM »

QUOTE(Shakeydog @ Jun 19 2009, 12:38 PM)

After waiting 5 seconds and turning the power back on I press enter MTK VENDOR fails......I press y....Magic28 unlock Fails..I press enter it tells me to power down the eject leave half open power on and press y if ready...after doing this Geremias unlock method fails it tells me MTK VENDOR INTRO failed on port oxFDC0.IF i try again after pressing y a status: 0xff shows but then nothing else happens....

Are you using a BenQ drive or a Lite-On drive?

They look exactly the same except for the model number...

It sounds like you are trying to do a BenQ with the Lite-On menu, or vice-versa...

EDIT: Wait, I forgot you were just flashing your own custom firmware... You are using the custom menus... are you stuck at the erasing part?

FrostyTheSnowman · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2009, 01:08:00 PM »

QUOTE(Shakeydog @ Jun 19 2009, 01:00 PM)

It saying that the erase went good...I am stuck on the screen that says step 2 the part where the new firmware in flashed.....Im not sure if the erase is happening...I just put the drive back in the xbox and its starting normal but I wont play any burnt games.....

Yeah, the drive is not being erased properly then...

You might need to try a different SATA chipset, or you might need to purchase a VT6421...

You are 100% sure that you are using the correct port for your SATA chipset?

Author Topic: 360 Modification USB Drive v1.6 Revision 2 (Read 525 times)