ok, here is my procedure, tell me what you think...
1. using original dash and tried tHc_dash_v1B, patched w/ multipatch4920
2. loaded xboxdash in hexbe, patched w/ .xbp file that comes w/ skin
3. open default.xip in winixp, added files according to folders that come w/ skin
4. open mainmenu5, music2, settings3, ect... and added files, including replacing files when prompted, that come w/ skin.
5. extracted default.xip, hex edit default.xap (DEF theBackground Background) as instructed in kanaberra's tut. Re-inserted edited default.xap in default.xip and saved.
6. resigned xboxdash making sure files in 10027100 folder added up to files listed.
7. FTP files, boot....ERROR 21
I just had a thought, does the dash have to already be configured for the applied skin to work? meaning it doesnt boot into config mode when started?
Thanks for any help