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[EvilEd1215]

Hi, I'm a noob, and have a few questions about the Ndure Installer.

-What is the best and or latest version of the installer? ( I heard 1.1.1 was the best, but I'm seeing 2.0 and up on some sites, although I figure these are fakes)

-Can I update to the 5960 dashboard version without getting an xbox live game from Halo 2 and up?  Like can I just plug up to my ethernet cable I use for the net, and update the dash that way, if so, how?  I assume that mechassault non platinum version doesn't inlcude this dash update?

-Where is the best place for the files I'm going to need, like ndure installer and such, the "usual places" I assume?

-Which is better, EvoX or UnleashX, I want the one with the most stuff, I don't care which is easiest to use, I can learn to use anything, even if it's slightly complicated.  Which has the most functions, and which is more functional?

thanx in advance

[ldotsfan]

QUOTE(EvilEd1215 @ Jun 9 2008, 08:55 AM)

-What is the best and or latest version of the installer? ( I heard 1.1.1 was the best, but I'm seeing 2.0 and up on some sites, although I figure these are fakes)

-Can I update to the 5960 dashboard version without getting an xbox live game from Halo 2 and up?  Like can I just plug up to my ethernet cable I use for the net, and update the dash that way, if so, how?  I assume that mechassault non platinum version doesn't inlcude this dash update?

-Where is the best place for the files I'm going to need, like ndure installer and such, the "usual places" I assume?

-Which is better, EvoX or UnleashX, I want the one with the most stuff, I don't care which is easiest to use, I can learn to use anything, even if it's slightly complicated.  Which has the most functions, and which is more functional?

1. Krayzie Ndure 1.1.1.
2. You can update to 5960 dash later. Ndure basic will work with your current dash. Slayer's or CASH will have latest dash but you need to be softmodded first.
3. Usual place.
4. UnleashX my personal choice due to built-in file manager as a matter of convenience. But EvoX isn't too bad a choice also and the dash has its own fans - due to features like flashing of bios. XBMC can also be used as a dash.

[czzer]

Hi All.

First up, thanks Krayzie for putting the time into this project. It really was a pleasure to use, and very easy.

Some background:

I just bought a second hand XBox wih the intention of running XBMC on it for streaming media to my TV. After heaps of reading and pages and pages of printing I got all the necessary items together to attempt Krayzie's mod.

I first updated the 1.1 pack to 1.1.1 on the PC.

Next I transferred the Game Saves (Splinter Cell PAL version) to a USB stick using XPLorer360

I connected the USB stick to the XBox with an adapter cable, transferred the Saves across, fired up Splinter Cell and ran the Exploit.

After the EEPROM backup step, the first thing I did was FTP into the XBox and back up C and E drive to my PC.

The rest of the install was fine, up until the "Press OK to re-boot and activate the Shadow C: drive" part.
When I did this, the XBox re-booted to the XBox splash screen (I think I've seen it referred to as "Flubber"??), but the hard drive started making a horrible "Clack -Click" noise until eventually I got an error screen with 07 in the corner.

I had only turned the box on 2 or 3 times before instaling the mod, and it seemed to be fine.

After the error, I powered off and waited a few minutes before trying again. This time it powered up fine with the UnleashX dashboard, and all seemed to work well, so I put it down to a minor glitch.

Later I power up again to install XBMC and the same thing happened. The first attempt failed, but a wait then retry got it working and I installed XBMC.

Now, however, it seems to have failed completely, and won't boot at all no matter how many times I try or how long I wait. I just get the "Clack - Click" and the error 07.

I'm 90% sure it's a hardware fault and I just got unlucky and got a drive that was on it's way out. Fortunately the store I bought the machine from gives a 12 month warranty on second hand units, so I'm not worried about that. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something I had done that had caused the fault, before I try again on the replacement unit.

Is there anyway at all the installer (or more correctly, the mug using the installer) can cause a hard drive failure as I described? I'm pretty certain the answer is no, but I thought I should check anyway.

[ldotsfan]

QUOTE(czzer @ Jun 25 2008, 12:11 PM)

After the EEPROM backup step, the first thing I did was FTP into the XBox and back up C and E drive to my PC.

I'm 90% sure it's a hardware fault and I just got unlucky and got a drive that was on it's way out. Fortunately the store I bought the machine from gives a 12 month warranty on second hand units, so I'm not worried about that. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something I had done that had caused the fault, before I try again on the replacement unit.

Is there anyway at all the installer (or more correctly, the mug using the installer) can cause a hard drive failure as I described? I'm pretty certain the answer is no, but I thought I should check anyway.

Only hotswapping may damage the hdd. Gamesave exploits won't have that kind of side-effect. Since you have complete backups of C and E including the eeprom.bin with ftp, you can actually do a complete xboxhdm rebuild and take the opportunity to do a hdd upgrade if you wish. I wished I was as meticulous as you when I did my softmod.

[edlimym]

QUOTE(czzer @ Jun 25 2008, 10:16 PM)

Thanks for that. It's pretty much what I figured. I did consider upgrading the HDD, but I thought it would be safer to get a new unit and keep the warranty, just in case something else breaks. I'll do the upgrade when the warranty is up.

I did heaps of reading before attempting the mod, hence my backing everything up.

I guess that's an advantage of being a late-adopter of this setup...I am fortunate to be able to learn from everyone else's mistakes

wow that's cool.  me too gonna start softmodding my xbox, only after 3 years of owning it.  actually, i modded my xbox360 and psp earlier than my xbox.    just a question :- i downloaded the ndure1.1 from the 'usual place' and just to make sure i downloaded the right stuff - i got to use the NTSC ver of ndure for my NTSC/J console?  i am using the SC exploit to do it.

[steveo1978]

is this the name of the file Krayzie_SC-NTSC_Ndure_Installer_v1.1.rar if so you are good to go

[andymcb]

I want to put the latest xbmc (Atlantis) on my xbox.  

I finally got Krayzie's Ndure Installer to work for me - THANKS, to Krayzie for writing it and all the info on this site - it was a Crap AR memory card that was the problem - used a Dane-Elect 128Mb and it works!

So, I got the latest xbmc "XBMC-SVN_2008-10-06_rev15805-T3CH-BETA2", Un-rar-ed it, and followed the instructions to put the xml files and xbmc.rar into the ../0000000.. directory of the xbox (do the xml files need to be edited (e.g. the IP is 192.168.0.200, and my xbox is 118...?).

Now, I feel like a DOOFUS for asking, but how does one get to the "basic softmod menu"?  

I assume you rerun the basic softmod (insert Splinter Cell disk select "linux"...) but it does not seem obvious.

[steveo1978]

to install the dash you have 2 options
install XBMC as an app (in E:\apps) run it and make sure it works before you try either

1) use the included shortcuts in the XBMC .rar file (they are in tools folder) and rename the SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.xbe to default.xbe and rename SHORTCUT by TEAM XBMC.cfg to default.cfg and place them into the E:\dashboard folder make sure the apth to the XBMC default.xbe is E:\apps\XBMC\default.xbe when done restart xbox

2)after testing XBMC move the contents of E:\apps\XBMC to E:\dashboard and restart

[krayzie]

QUOTE(andymcb @ Oct 7 2008, 06:17 AM)

I want to put the latest xbmc (Atlantis) on my xbox.  

I finally got Krayzie's Ndure Installer to work for me - THANKS, to Krayzie for writing it and all the info on this site - it was a Crap AR memory card that was the problem - used a Dane-Elect 128Mb and it works!

So, I got the latest xbmc "XBMC-SVN_2008-10-06_rev15805-T3CH-BETA2", Un-rar-ed it, and followed the instructions to put the xml files and xbmc.rar into the ../0000000.. directory of the xbox (do the xml files need to be edited (e.g. the IP is 192.168.0.200, and my xbox is 118...?).

Now, I feel like a DOOFUS for asking, but how does one get to the "basic softmod menu"?  

I assume you rerun the basic softmod (insert Splinter Cell disk select "linux"...) but it does not seem obvious.

I asume you talk about the xml files I prepared for installing xbmc directly. Thos are only for people that have large usb drives and wan't to install xbmc along with the softmod instead of afterwards. It's not for installing xbmc afterwards!

For installing xbmc after you installed the softmod better follow Steveos directions or use the dash option in the extras menu.

[ldotsfan]

QUOTE(bigjohnuk @ Oct 13 2008, 10:34 PM)

Hello, I am a newbie with installing software on the xbox. I am trying to get the Softmod to come up when I boot up my xbox. I have installed the software as per the screen directions. No errors have come up. I have installed the latests version V2 and installed the 67 option. When I boot up my xbox I get a blank black screen. The ejected button is Orange, which sounds correct, but I see nothing on the screen.

What do I need to do?

All help most welcome

Cheers

John

version V2? Krayzie's Ndure only comes up to version 1.1.1. See if you can cold boot game disc and then loads the gamesave on the hdd. That will give you ftp access to fix things.

[krayzie]

also set a kernel specific font. looks like a font problem.

[Garthak]

nevermind, I think i figured out why

[dupfold]

QUOTE(krayzie @ Aug 10 2005, 09:22 PM)

I am pleased to announce that I finalized the 1.0 version of the installer and it will be available soon. If you have any feedback or questions do not be afraid to post them.

Is there a guide please?

What version of the games are needed (ie part number etc). I already have 007 Agent Under Fire but its the classic version so wondering if this will do?

[Heimdall]

The guide comes with the Krayzie 1.1.1 softmod installers.

Exploitable games can be easily identified - have a look here. Classic Hits AUF is unlikely to work.

[Heimdall]

Definitely easier and quicker, and no hotswapping means no chance of bricking your Xbox.