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[Sines]

This is the best tute I could find for softmodding on xbs.  Thanks for all your time and writing!

One thing that did confuse me though...

I used the uxe-complete-v0.2.2 which, as well as the c: exploit files seems to have the new dashboard files in a 'ROOT' directory on the E:\ drive.  This tutorial however, only said about making modifications to the C:\ drive... the first time I did it, the xbox boot failed.  The second time I used xbrowser to copy the e:\root folder to the xbox e:\ then all worked well.  As above, I also didn't run the .bat files until I read through the forum.  

Maybe these couple of points could be added to the tute? (although maybe you were trying to stay away from tying it to a specific exploit, I don't know).  I guess they are commonsense, but for a newb like me, it was an easy oversight when concentrating on everything else..

Cheers.  

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE(Sines)

I used the uxe-complete-v0.2.2 which, as well as the c: exploit files seems to have the new dashboard files in a 'ROOT' directory on the E:\ drive.  This tutorial however, only said about making modifications to the C:\ drive... the first time I did it, the xbox boot failed.  The second time I used xbrowser to copy the e:\root folder to the xbox e:\ then all worked well.  As above, I also didn't run the .bat files until I read through the forum. 

Maybe these couple of points could be added to the tute? (although maybe you were trying to stay away from tying it to a specific exploit, I don't know).  I guess they are commonsense, but for a newb like me, it was an easy oversight when concentrating on everything else..

Took this into consideration, and updated the root post, at the time fo writing, uxe-complete was a C only mod, but as I have learned from recent posts, it now also relies on the E.

[kingpin2051]

First, I just want to say that this tut is great! Ive been searching for a while for a good tutorial that I felt confident with and this one is the only one that i felt a noob like myself could do! Thanks!

But I have a couple questions:

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Get the EEPROM

FTP in and grab this folder. In it, is the EEPROM.BIN.

1. the eeprom.bin should be in the backup that I did when I was able to boot to the newly installed menu, and not in some folder called "eeprom", correct?

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Re-create the CD

Now you can re-create the XboxHDM with the C folder & EEPROM. This will become your restore cd, or you can use it to upgrade your hd.

2. It almost sounds like I need to do something with the C folder.
If yes, what should I do?

3. I just copy the backed up eeprom.bin to the eeprom folder thats in the linux folder, correct?

Thanks for all the help!

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE(kingpin2051)

But I have a couple questions:
1. the eeprom.bin should be in the backup that I did when I was able to boot to the newly installed menu, and not in some folder called "eeprom", correct?

its in a folder backup, the file you need is eeprom.bin

QUOTE(kingpin2051)

2. It almost sounds like I need to do something with the C folder.
If yes, what should I do?

Nothing, C should be already setup, the main part is adding the eeprom.bin to the cd.

QUOTE(kingpin2051)

3. I just copy the backed up eeprom.bin to the eeprom folder thats in the linux folder, correct?

yep!

[kingpin2051]

Ok Great! Thanks for the prompt reply!
I feel better knowing that Im on the right track!
Thanks for the awesome tutorial!!!

[DaddyJ]

Updated main post with more information, such as post referals, and a UXE-complete setup guide. Hope it clears a few mis-conceptions up.

[kingpin2051]

I got to the part where I am suppose to boot to option 4.
And when I type in ATAPWD, it brings up the gui then drops
to the "A:>" prompt. And it says the following error:

"Invalid Opcode ......" followed by a several sets of numbers and letters.

Also, on the gui, the primary drive is flashing.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[kingpin2051]

I also want to add that I connected the hd directly to my computer and then booted to the cd. I didnt hotswap it like earlier. Since I was able to do option 3 and lock/unlock the drive this way, I assume that its fine?

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE(kingpin2051 @ Jun 2 2005, 07:23 PM)

I got to the part where I am suppose to boot to option 4.
And when I type in ATAPWD, it brings up the gui then drops
to the "A:>" prompt. And it says the following error:

"Invalid Opcode ......" followed by a several sets of numbers and letters.

Also, on the gui, the primary drive is flashing.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Sounds as if the cd has been partially corrupted, try burning the xboxhdm cd slower or on different media. But if I take it correctly, then you've already lockhd -a , so the master password is set.

QUOTE(kingpin2051)

I also want to add that I connected the hd directly to my computer and then booted to the cd. I didnt hotswap it like earlier. Since I was able to do option 3 and lock/unlock the drive this way, I assume that its fine?

You can use the PC power, it will not harm the Xboxhd, and is actully better during hotswapping to use the PC's power, and yes once the EEPROM is obtained, hotswapping is no longer needed.

[kingpin2051]

QUOTE(DaddyJ @ Jun 3 2005, 04:18 AM)

Sounds as if the cd has been partially corrupted, try burning the xboxhdm cd slower or on different media. But if I take it correctly, then you've already lockhd -a , so the master password is set.

QUOTE(kingpin2051)

I also want to add that I connected the hd directly to my computer and then booted to the cd. I didnt hotswap it like earlier. Since I was able to do option 3 and lock/unlock the drive this way, I assume that its fine?

You can use the PC power, it will not harm the Xboxhd, and is actully better during hotswapping to use the PC's power, and yes once the EEPROM is obtained, hotswapping is no longer needed.

Thanks Man!!!
You are the best!

Yeah, i did the lockhd -a.
I'll try using the pc power on hotswap next time...it definitely sounds better.

I modded my stock hd, then last night using the cd w/ eeprom on it, i upgraded it to a 120g that I had lying around!

Everyone at the LAN center I own was happy to see it modded.

So far I have dvd2xbox and xbmc on it, any suggestions
of other apps I should install? There are so many! LOL

Now I need to start loading it up for the next LAN party we're throwing.

[Valmort]

I need serious help. I can't get my compter to notice my xbox c drive. I need to fix my xbox and can do it if I can get the computer to recognize the drive. I've done everything the tut says, but can't get it to reconize the drive. My xbox does have error 16

it would be nice to live chat with someone who could help. Aim me at odorf07

This post has been edited by Valmort: Jun 8 2005, 06:50 AM

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE(Valmort @ Jun 8 2005, 02:52 AM)

I need serious help. I can't get my compter to notice my xbox c drive. I need to fix my xbox and can do it if I can get the computer to recognize the drive. I've done everything the tut says, but can't get it to reconize the drive. My xbox does have error 16

it would be nice to live chat with someone who could help. Aim me at odorf07

whut tools are you using, have you tried xboxhdm, can it see the E partition?

[rhythmace1]

thanks for the tut, it's the best Hotswap tut I found and it's done the job for me, one perfectly-modded Xbox via Hotswapping/XboxHDM/UXE-complete, and without asking a single question!  

The only thing missing (apologies if I'm wrong here, you may already have updated, but I'm sure I read it in Grospolina's tut) is a tip to try waiting until the MS dash is fully loaded before swapping. I tried many times to do it after the clicking, etc, trying to perfect the timing, but I only got it to work when I let the dash fully load first.

thanks again!  

[DaddyJ]

QUOTE(rhythmace1 @ Jun 13 2005, 09:54 AM)

thanks for the tut, it's the best Hotswap tut I found and it's done the job for me, one perfectly-modded Xbox via Hotswapping/XboxHDM/UXE-complete, and without asking a single question! 

The only thing missing (apologies if I'm wrong here, you may already have updated, but I'm sure I read it in Grospolina's tut) is a tip to try waiting until the MS dash is fully loaded before swapping. I tried many times to do it after the clicking, etc, trying to perfect the timing, but I only got it to work when I let the dash fully load first.

thanks again! 

Most people who hotswap, no longer have access to the m$ dash,  this tutorial takes that into considration.

[Cio]

Respect, i read ur tut just know, i really needed to know WHAT had helped all those ppl save or free their boxes. (i knew how, i knew it was good, but this is great!)

However:
"The whole purpose of setting the master password, is to use it right? So you went into option 3 on the XboxHDM cd, and typed hdunlock -a, and then rebooted into option 2 and the drive was still locked?
Yep, unlocking the drive, only unlocks it for that session, a loss of power, or reboot, will cause the drive to relock."

AFAIK options 3 (linux lock/unlock tools) both UNLOCKS and DISABLES the lock. Not just unlock... Or did i miss something? Still the lock/unlock part needs to be done IMHO, if just for setting the master password in case you lock using another app that doesn't set a master password or in case the mobo and eeprom backup are both "gone".