Topic: C4Eva Samsung iXtreme LTplus v2.01 in Progress and PC DVD Burner FW Dr (Read 1520 times)

Roden · « **Reply #105 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:33:00 PM »

If thats all it does i have no interest lol, ill keep it as is, sorry didnt realise we were waiting on the fw, will only plug the drive in when i want to burn a disc which is about twice a year, jtag does the rest

pellinore · « **Reply #106 on:** October 20, 2011, 02:43:00 PM »

QUOTE(GHR @ Oct 20 2011, 08:29 PM)

Here ya go buddy:
http://codeguys.rpc1....GL27.stock.rar

And yes, he's confused. Just use this to flash and then the EEPROM to convert!

Ohhh and I'd recommend backing up things first, just to be sure!

Hi so we just run the exe(the link you provided) and it will flash the 224 to 624 and than run the EEPROM utility to convert it?
Thanks

Spark · « **Reply #107 on:** October 20, 2011, 03:34:00 PM »

QUOTE(pellinore @ Oct 20 2011, 10:43 PM)

Hi so we just run the exe(the link you provided) and it will flash the 224 to 624 and than run the EEPROM utility to convert it?
Thanks

Yes, I did the same thing last night to take a 324 to a 524.

funksoulbrother · « **Reply #108 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:00:00 PM »

QUOTE(tullyfish @ Oct 20 2011, 08:27 PM)

The PDF is 50k smaller so it is different. Just had a quick scan of both and they looks the same, maybe just a typo or something.

One thing that's different is on page 1. The following red text has been added: -

QUOTE

at time of writing the AL1A firmware was used - release will be AL1B

And to update a drive to a higher up model, you do this (done at your own risk - don't blame me if you mess it up!): -

1. Download Flash Utility and EEPROM Utility from the codeguy's page. Make a backup of your flash and EEPROM.

2. Go to the codeguy's page and download the latest firmware for the drive you want to flash to, i.e. if you have a drive that starts with an odd number, get the latest firmware for the 524B and if you have a drive that starts with an even number, get the latest firmware for the 624B. Run the firmware update and have it update your drive. You must use the updates from the codeguy's page to do this, cos the updates from sites like Firmware HQ won't work for this particular purpose.

3. Run EEPROM Utility and click on the CrossFlash tab and hit the "Convert Drive" button, then when it's done, reboot your PC. The PC will detect your "new" drive and it'll show as either a 524B or 624B (depending which you converted it to) in Device Manager.

Throughout this process you must make sure you select the correct drive in the drop down list in either Flash Utility or EEPROM Utility cos if you have multiple burners installed in your PC you could accidentally flash the wrong one.

Once the drive is converted to a 524B or 624B, you can update the firmware using the official firmware updates either via SmartPack or via the stand-alone firmware updates on Firmware HQ. Once you've done that, take another backup of your EEPROM and flash and you're ready to install the Burner Max firmware!

role2682 · « **Reply #109 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:55:00 PM »

Is any drive that has the MTK B chipset going to be compatible with C4E new frimware?

Mehtevas · « **Reply #110 on:** October 20, 2011, 05:13:00 PM »

I just bought this one..
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827106335

It's the 424, why would I even want it to be a 524 or 624? I was going to get the 524 but didn't wanna pay 8 bucks for shipping when this one shipped for 97 cents..

I should be good right?

kbracing6 · « **Reply #111 on:** October 20, 2011, 05:37:00 PM »

QUOTE(Mehtevas @ Oct 20 2011, 07:13 PM)

I just bought this one..
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16827106335

It's the 424, why would I even want it to be a 524 or 624? I was going to get the 524 but didn't wanna pay 8 bucks for shipping when this one shipped for 97 cents..

I should be good right?

Your lucky! Just the other day I paid $30 for the same drive from newegg. Then this morning I open my email and BOOM its on sale for today!

Mehtevas · « **Reply #112 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:26:00 PM »

QUOTE(funksoulbrother @ Oct 20 2011, 07:31 PM)

The 124, 324 and 524 models are the same in terms of hardware. So are the 224, 424 and 624 models.

All of the drives starting with an odd number have no LightScribe, but here's the features: -

124 = This drive is just a basic burner with no special features
324 = Smart Erase
524 = Smart Erase & LabelTag

All of the drives starting with an even number have LightScribe, and here's the features: -

224 = LightScribe
424 = LightScribe & Smart Erase
624 = LightScribe, Smart Erase & LabelTag

So the reason for converting your 124/324 to a 524 or for converting your 224/424 to 624 is solely to unlock the full feature set of the drive. If you don't care about those extra features you don't need to bother.

You should be good with the drive you've bought whether you keep it as a 424 or you upgrade it to a 624. The only way it would be no good is if it arrived and it wasn't a "B" model as then it wouldn't have the required MediaTek chipset for flashing it with the Burner Max firmware. I can't guarantee that the drive you've ordered is a B model, but that's what everyone seems to be getting so unless you get old stock you should be OK.

Thanks for the info man.. My Samsung burner died last week. Perfect timing.

QUOTE(kbracing6 @ Oct 20 2011, 07:37 PM)

Your lucky! Just the other day I paid $30 for the same drive from newegg. Then this morning I open my email and BOOM its on sale for today!

I had to wait till today... aka payday.. So I did get lucky

effbee05 · « **Reply #113 on:** October 20, 2011, 08:46:00 PM »

Pellinore, don't bother the two features the 524 have are not worth anything.

Lable Tag lets you write a visible words on the data side (waste of data space)

Smart Erase you can overwrite an already burned disc (microwave or shatter the disc if needed)

dreday78 · « **Reply #114 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »

I cross flashed the 324 I just received to a 524, and it doesn't seem to be working correctly. I tried to burn something using Nero and it immediately failed the burn. I then tried Imgburn and if you click on the device tab, it keeps resetting itself. Also the green light on the front of the drive keeps flashing.

Dermy · « **Reply #115 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:32:00 PM »

QUOTE(dreday78 @ Oct 20 2011, 11:16 PM)

I cross flashed the 324 I just received to a 524, and it doesn't seem to be working correctly. I tried to burn something using Nero and it immediately failed the burn. I then tried Imgburn and if you click on the device tab, it keeps resetting itself. Also the green light on the front of the drive keeps flashing.

Did you follow these instructions completely?:

1. Backup your Firmware and EEPROM.
2. Open Flash Utility, click "Write Flash" and select the firmware you want (the .exe file). Wait till it's done, then close Flash Utility.
3. Open EEPROM Utility, go to the CrossFlash tab, then click "Convert Drive". Close after it's done.
4. Turn off the computer then turn it back on. Not restart, full power off.

MegaMagicPower · « **Reply #116 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:03:00 PM »

Just received a 124-04 B drive from the following. Manufactured August 2011. The website itself looks a little cheap but its a company owned by Newegg (it even came from the Memphis, TN Newegg warehouse and in a Newegg box). It's the cheapest I've found for the USA. $18.99 free shipping

http://www.chiefvalu...E00156485010060

pellinore · « **Reply #117 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:04:00 PM »

QUOTE(pellinore @ Oct 21 2011, 02:40 AM)

I was unable to crossflash my drive.

I have iHAS124 B with firmware AL0Q and tried to flash it to an iHSA524B AL27 firmware from codeguys site. When I hit flash it starts than it stops saying error with flashing.

I also tried flashing it with the iHAS124B AL0L firmware on codeguys site as well but it also errors out.
I'm able to flash it with official firmware but only the same or newer. I'm thinking its cause I'm on a newer firmware.
Any thoughts?

I got it flashed to a 124B AL0L but still no go.

I got it flashed it was my SATA controller, I hooked the drive up to my VIA one and it flashed fine.

LabelTag is pretty cool.

dreday78 · « **Reply #118 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:17:00 PM »

QUOTE(Dermy @ Oct 20 2011, 11:32 PM)

Did you follow these instructions completely?:

1. Backup your Firmware and EEPROM.
2. Open Flash Utility, click "Write Flash" and select the firmware you want (the .exe file). Wait till it's done, then close Flash Utility.
3. Open EEPROM Utility, go to the CrossFlash tab, then click "Convert Drive". Close after it's done.
4. Turn off the computer then turn it back on. Not restart, full power off.

Yeah, I just reset the pc instead of shutting it down, it lets me burn now, but the LabelTag failed. I only tried one disc, so I'm gonna play around with it. Also, I used a plugin to activate LabelTag in Nero 10 instead of install Nero 9 Essentials, so that may be the issue.

funksoulbrother · « **Reply #119 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »

QUOTE(dreday78 @ Oct 21 2011, 05:17 AM)

Also, I used a plugin to activate LabelTag in Nero 10 instead of install Nero 9 Essentials, so that may be the issue.

LabelTag isn't in Nero 9 Essentials either. You need version 8.

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