Post by: adamscybot on March 07, 2007, 09:44:00 AM
The key is that of an Hitachi 78Fk and my drive is a Hitachi 47DH. I assum that the difference in rom versions makes no difference?
I have looked at tutorials on here but most are based on extracting it from one drive and putting it into another and not what to do with a key that come son the disc. I am yet to know what format the key comes in - a .bin file or the actual key itself in a notepad document or something. I would like to know how it would be done either way?
My current drive is already hacked with GaryOPA's latest flash - so I guess I should restore my drive.
If so, how do I go about putting the key im given into the hacked firmware ready to flash back on the drive?
Or can I inject the key straight onto the hacked firmware without restoring?
Adam
---EDIT by sosotiit: Pinned in the Tech DVD-ROM Forum------------------------
Title changed as agreed with Adam.
First 10 posts of discussion, tutorial starts at post 12
Note that this thread will help you
-Replace your hitachi drive by a different Hitachi model
-Use a Hitachi drive on a Samsung MBoard
-Use a Hitachi drive following a MBoard replacement
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This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 10 2007, 09:06 PM
Post by: adamscybot on March 08, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
Fill in that 0.01% for me
Post by: sosotiit on March 08, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
There might be a better way to do this, you will need one of the guys doing a lot of flashing to confirm.
You can look at Hitachi Key Insertion Tutorial or look at the following
-Restore your hitachi first
-Get the FW 2.3S, extract the FW you need like 47_23s.bin from FWPACK.RAR (if your hitachi is a 47 and you want a 2.3s installed on it) and rename to hitachi.bin
-Open your v78 fw/key file with FW toolbox 3.0 and get the key (ctrl-c)
-Open the hitachi.bin and 1) put the key in (ctrl-v) and hit Replace, 2) Spoof as V78
(You can open it with a hex editor to be sure the key is at position 4F00)
-Flash using FWtoolbox (tool/Direct drive flash)
all that to be confirmed, just some ideas,
rgds,soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 8 2007, 06:33 PM
Post by: adamscybot on March 08, 2007, 12:42:00 PM
QUOTE(sosotiit @ Mar 8 2007, 07:40 PM) 
I am assuming here that your new MB was associated to a v78 and that your drive is a v47 (just in case I swapped it
)There might be a better way to do this, you will need one of the guys doing a lot of flashing to confirm.
You can look at Hitachi Key Insertion Tutorial or look at the following
-Restore your hitachi first
-Get the FW 2.3S, extract the FW you need like 47_23s.bin from FWPACK.RAR (if your hitachi is a 47 and you want a 2.3s installed on it) and rename to hitachi.bin
-Open your v78 fw/key file with FW toolbox 3.0 and get the key (ctrl-c)
-Open the hitachi.bin and 1) put the key in (ctrl-v) and hit Replace, 2) Spoof as V78
(You can open it with a hex editor to be sure the key is at position 4F00)
-Flash using FWtoolbox (tool/Direct drive flash)
all that to be confirmed, just some ideas,
rgds,soso
Many thanks. Your assumption is right
If someone could confirm the above instructions it would be great.
Do I need to spoof the drive? As far as I know, I don't, because its the key that is part of the pair and Im unaware as to if information on the original rom version is kept on the motherboard.
Adam
Post by: sosotiit on March 08, 2007, 01:32:00 PM
rgds,soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 8 2007, 09:33 PM
Post by: adamscybot on March 08, 2007, 02:16:00 PM
QUOTE(sosotiit @ Mar 8 2007, 10:39 PM)
you need to spoof such that your MB still sees the same Drive version, so you need to spoof it to v78.
rgds,soso
Really? I really never thought the motherboard matches the dirve version. I always thought it was just th ekey (and the model - toshiba-smasung or hitachi) but not rom version. I will spoof anyway - dont do no harm.
Adam
Post by: sosotiit on March 08, 2007, 06:08:00 PM
).Two posts in the FW toolbox 3.0 thread.
1) The first by textbook describes the various step to flashing the v78. I guess after you entered the key and spoofed the firmware, it would continue from step 12 in order to encrypt and flash for a v47.
2) Second is from Garyopa where he says that you must leave a game disk in if using the internal flasher of FW toolbox ???
A different approach to consider could be to first flash your v47 drive with latest FW (which I believe you say is already done), then you could just use the Flash Keys & String data (Spoof) to adapt the drive to the new MB. it might be simpler since the fw would already by in.??
As you may be aware the V78 may have his key in a different location than previous hitachi v47, so you need to be careful.
I know I may bring you more questions than clear direction, Hope someone that has done this in the past will be able to confirm the best approach. still, hope it helps.
By the way I am in the same boat = 3 red lights, I have to replace my MB
. The new one was on a samsung so it will be a different task.Rgds, soso
Post by: conners on March 09, 2007, 03:02:00 AM
Post by: adamscybot on March 09, 2007, 08:46:00 AM
QUOTE(conners @ Mar 9 2007, 12:09 PM)
its easy, there is a guide on here, and it works perfect, i swapped a 47dj for a 78fk drive, insearted the new, and works fine, i applied the firmware key and spoofed data.
Could you plese elaborate on this?
What firmware did you modify? What were oyur exact steps?
sosotiit, many thanks for oyur help! Im in a much better order than I was in before.
I will list what steps I tihnk I should take to make all this as easy as possible:
1. First dump the current hacked firmware from my hitachi drive.
2. Get the key and copy and paste it into the box and click replace key.
3. Go to Tools --> Spoof firmware.
4. Click the 78FK option and make sure the 'master checksum' part is checked.
5. Click apply spoof.
6. Generate encrypted file <---- Is this necessary? I guess it creates a backup of your new firmware.
7. Flash keys.
8. Flash string ID.
The main thing im struggling to decide on is if I should restore first. Obviously if I do the process is completely different.
What should I do?
Post by: sosotiit on March 09, 2007, 10:55:00 AM
I know it is needed if you take the approach of restoring and reflashing the entire firmware as we were originally discussing. My concern for you then is since the FW is spoofed as v78, that the flash does not happen as required for a hitachi v47.
Now going with the approach of only inserting the new key and spoof data over an already flashed Drive, not sure either if encrytion is needed. I would be tempted to always work from a file that is encrypted for flashing to a Hitachi, but never tried this one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .
rgds,soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 10 2007, 12:04 AM
Post by: adamscybot on March 09, 2007, 12:02:00 PM
QUOTE
My concern for you then is since the FW is spoofed as v78, that the flash does not happen as required for a hitachi v47.
I assume you mean that the toolbox will flash it wrong as it sees it as a 78Fk or something along them lines. This is my worry too.
Will my xecuter connectivity kit actually work after sofing the drive as a 78FK cos it doesnt support the &*FK. I use this to put the dirve in modeb....
The insertion tutorial uses flashing via DOS - but likey ou said there might be different positions.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CONFIRM ALL OF THIS - whith exact steps?!
Adam
Post by: Lice_01 on March 09, 2007, 02:52:00 PM
78FK Related = Firmware, Drive, New Motherboard
47DH Related = Firmware, Drive, Old Motherboard
1) Assuming you have already Restored your Drive and have the bin from the New Motherboard and Old Motherboard
2) Get your Drive recognized by windows.
3) Open Up Firmware Toolbox
Open Up Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
(IMG:http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6282/newmotherboardkeyym5.jpg)
5) Copy The "New Motherboard Key is Here" and paste into Notepad
(IMG:http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/8679/newmotherboardkeynotepaaj6.jpg)
6) Open up Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
(IMG:http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3631/brokenmotherboardkeynf8.jpg)
7) Go back to notepad and copy the "New Motherboard Key is Here"
(IMG:http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1235/newmotherboardkeynotepaxh5.jpg)
8) Select "Broken Motherboard Key is Here" and Paste "New Motherboard Key is Here" , Click "Replace"
(IMG:http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1844/newmotherboardkeyreplacee6.jpg)
9) Flash the Key to the Drive, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR only) >> Flash Keys
(IMG:http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/6028/newmotherboardkeyreplacwr3.jpg)
10) Now If you want to Flash With GaryOpa'a V2.3 R2, Now is the Time to do it (won't Explain that) Once Finished ,
11) Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
(IMG:http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/2084/spooffirmwareci4.jpg)
12) Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0078 >> Apply Spoof
(IMG:http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5029/spooffirmware2fy6.jpg)
Should look like this now
(IMG:http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6330/spoofedyw3.jpg)
13) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
(IMG:http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8813/flashspooftg8.jpg)
14) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done, Hope this helped (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)
EDIT by SOSO: Added step numbers as agreed with Lice_01
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Mar 11 2007, 05:22 AM
Post by: adamscybot on March 09, 2007, 03:04:00 PM
I see youve put quite a bit of effort there just for me
. Thank you.Just 1 question. What flasher should I choose. I assume internal flasher. But is it true, when using the internal flasher, the drive should have an original game in it?
Adam
Post by: Lice_01 on March 09, 2007, 03:07:00 PM
QUOTE(adamscybot @ Mar 9 2007, 05:11 PM)
FANTASTIC. Can not thank you enough. That really has cleaned it up. Many, many thanks.
I see youve put quite a bit of effort there just for me
. Thank you.Just 1 question. What flasher should I choose. I assume internal flasher. But is it true, when using the internal flasher, the drive should have an original game in it?
Adam
I've always chosen internal flasher + a DVD Movie (Spiderman 2
) And it has always worked , And most Of my posts are mini tutorials 
, I always write it from scratch. Want to make a few tutorials soon though.
Post by: sosotiit on March 09, 2007, 03:18:00 PM
so no need to encrypt prior to the key and flash ID command.
also if you already have it flashed to 2.3s could we do the following?
Key/Legend
78FK Related = Firmware, Drive, New Motherboard
47DH Related = Current v47 Firmware , Drive, Old Motherboard = now.bin of last flash.
Follow the same tutorial without restoring at the start and without the Flash With GaryOpa'a V2.3 R2 in the middle?
So starting with the now.bin instead of original hitachi firmware is the same process, but we remove steps 1 and 10.
For future updates, I am assuming:
Start with Current Firmware,
Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0047 >> Apply Spoof
Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
You get your drive back as a V47 flashed drive, do the update as any v47.
reapply the spoof to v78 as per instruction above.
thanks
rgds,soso
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Edit aug 2007
I adapted the Tut above (post 12) for those who wanted a more specific tut for replacing Samsung By Hitachi
The same picture are associated to each steps:
QUOTE
1) Assuming you have already Restored your Hitachi Drive, a copy of your original Hitachi Firmware ( often called was.bin in flashing directory) and have the bin/Key from the samsung
2) Get your Drive recognized by windows (slax).
3) Open Up Firmware Toolbox
-Open Up Samsung Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
5) Copy The samsung Key and paste into Notepad
6) Open up the Hitachi Original Firmware in FWToolbox
7) Go back to notepad and copy the Key
8) Select Key area in Toolbox and Paste the Key , Click "Replace"
9) Flash the Key to the Drive, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR only) >> Flash Keys
10) Now If you want to Flash With Hacked FW (iXtreme), now is the Time to do it (won't Explain that) Once Finished,
11) Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
12) Click, Samsung XXXX >> Apply Spoof
13) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
14) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done, Hope this helped
2) Get your Drive recognized by windows (slax).
3) Open Up Firmware Toolbox
-Open Up Samsung Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
5) Copy The samsung Key and paste into Notepad
6) Open up the Hitachi Original Firmware in FWToolbox
7) Go back to notepad and copy the Key
8) Select Key area in Toolbox and Paste the Key , Click "Replace"
9) Flash the Key to the Drive, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR only) >> Flash Keys
10) Now If you want to Flash With Hacked FW (iXtreme), now is the Time to do it (won't Explain that) Once Finished,
11) Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
12) Click, Samsung XXXX >> Apply Spoof
13) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
14) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done, Hope this helped
AS per comment above, next time you update your firmware, you must first unspoof the firmware.
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Aug 8 2007, 10:50 PM
Post by: Lice_01 on March 09, 2007, 07:28:00 PM
QUOTE(sosotiit @ Mar 9 2007, 05:25 PM)
Wow that is quality material
. so no need to encrypt prior to the key and flash ID command.
also if you already have it flashed to 2.3s could we do the following?
Key/Legend
78FK Related = Firmware, Drive, New Motherboard
47DH Related = Current v47 Firmware , Drive, Old Motherboard = now.bin of last flash.
Follow the same tutorial without restoring at the start and without the Flash With GaryOpa'a V2.3 R2 in the middle?
Yep, only threw that in there because I thought he had already Restored his drive. I personally always Flash the with "hacked firmware" anytime BEFORE I flash the Spoof Data to avoid any confusion the Hacked Firmware Flasher may experience.
QUOTE(sosotiit @ Mar 9 2007, 05:25 PM)
For future updates, I am assuming:
Start with Current Firmware,
Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0047 >> Apply Spoof
Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
You get your drive back as a V47 flashed drive, do the update as any v47.
reapply the spoof to v78 as per instruction above.
thanks
rgds,soso
Haven't had to update a spoofed drive yet, but I'd assume it would be best to:
-Undo the Spoof: Tools >> Spoof Firmware >> Original Settings (Undo-Spoof) >> Apply Spoof
-Restore the drive
-Proceed with flashing any update.
Then you would spoof the firmware as above.
I only say to do this to try to avoid the flasher possibly confusing the firmware with another version, although I am not sure how the checks work.
Post by: sosotiit on March 09, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
QUOTE(Lice_01 @ Mar 9 2007, 10:35 PM)
Haven't had to update a spoofed drive yet, but I'd assume it would be best to:
-Undo the Spoof: Tools >> Spoof Firmware >> Original Settings (Undo-Spoof) >> Apply Spoof
never did it as well, and had not seen the undo-spoof
, you are right.thks, soso
Post by: adamscybot on March 10, 2007, 06:51:00 AM
Does the toolbox work with USB adaptors? I reliase it cant flash 78FK's with the USB adaptors. But will it work with other rom versions for simple key replacements and spoofing firmware?
Adam
Post by: Lice_01 on March 10, 2007, 11:45:00 AM
QUOTE(adamscybot @ Mar 10 2007, 08:58 AM)
Hmm. 1 question.
Does the toolbox work with USB adaptors? I reliase it cant flash 78FK's with the USB adaptors. But will it work with other rom versions for simple key replacements and spoofing firmware?
Adam
Yep, Would work as long as the Drive is detected in windows. But remember you need to have an Original Game or Movie in the drive to flash.
Post by: adamscybot on March 10, 2007, 12:01:00 PM
QUOTE(Lice_01 @ Mar 10 2007, 08:52 PM)
Yep, Would work as long as the Drive is detected in windows. But remember you need to have an Original Game or Movie in the drive to flash.
Thanks Lice. Youve been such a help!
Adam
Post by: Frogleg311 on March 19, 2007, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: adamscybot on March 19, 2007, 08:48:00 AM
QUOTE(Frogleg311 @ Mar 19 2007, 04:49 PM)
What about if you cannot get the bad drive's key? Anyway to get another DVD rom drive to work in a different mobo w/o the key?
No. You need to contact someone who can use an external programmer to extract the key from the bricked drive.
Either that or buy a new motherboard (which comes with the key - pretty much all done on Ebay) and also buy a new drive to put the key you are given on to. Pricey...
Adam
Post by: wwfnomercy55 on April 30, 2007, 05:51:00 AM
i have a hacked HITACHI LG GDR-3120L 0046dh
my new mother board is for HITACHI LG GDR-3120L 78FK PAL
im not 100% sure how to make my old drive work with my new motherboard
i have searched for tutorials but i still dont have many answers
heres what i think i have to do. revert my drive back to the original firmware
inject the new mobo key. then flash the firmware to play backups
i can flash the drive no problem i have done this before. im just not sure how to inject and make it work with my new mother board
please can someone provide some assistance, as i dont want to brick my box
regards
chris
Post by: sosotiit on April 30, 2007, 06:29:00 AM
if you already heve the firmware you want see post number 15 above.
if not restore and go to post number 12.
and you obviously have the key that goes with the new MB?
-soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Apr 30 2007, 01:57 PM
Post by: wwfnomercy55 on April 30, 2007, 08:34:00 AM
my drive is all ready hacked with 2.3 stelth
so i guess i just write that back. inject the new key. then spoof to v78 then write it back?
Post by: sosotiit on April 30, 2007, 08:53:00 AM
and then write the new id (V78) in your V46 Drive (step 11-14)
it is the tutorial above without step 1 and 10.
goodluck
-soso
Note for future upgrade, it will be important you first unspoof your v46 (return it as v46) before you upgrade the firmware. That is needed because v78 does not have the key in the same location as v46. After the upgrade you will need to respoof it to v78.
This post has been edited by sosotiit: Apr 30 2007, 03:58 PM
Post by: wwfnomercy55 on May 01, 2007, 05:52:00 AM
what program can i use to dump my modded firmware so i can put the v78 key into it
can that be done with fwtools?
o and also it has been a while sinse i upgraded my hacked fw. what is the latest version, i am running 2.3 stealth. would it be a good idea to to upgrade to the latest frimware while i am doing all this, or will it complicate things.
i look forward to your help. the new mobo will be here tommorow so i want to get everything i need readdy so i can do it asap.
This post has been edited by wwfnomercy55: May 1 2007, 12:55 PM
Post by: sosotiit on May 01, 2007, 06:08:00 AM
suggest you make a copy of your last hacked FW (now.bin), and call it spoof.
The enter the key , and flash the key.
then the spoof ID in flash the ID.
note it is not the entire firmware that will be reflashed, just those segment.
-soso
Post by: wwfnomercy55 on May 01, 2007, 07:40:00 AM
Post by: 2gunsup on May 07, 2007, 07:56:00 AM
I used samtool to modify my original hitachi firmware to xtreme53D firmware for samsung.
when i run this firmware through the firmware 3.0 toolbox the key displayed doesn't match and the letters saying hitachi firmware seem to be all corrupted. Is this normal?
I decided to just do it with the 3.0 toolbox instead of samtool cause of this.
Post by: sosotiit on May 07, 2007, 08:19:00 AM
2gunsup
not following what your saying here, is that for hitachi or samsung?, do not use samtool on hitachi fw.
-soso
Post by: 2gunsup on May 07, 2007, 10:35:00 AM
was replacing a 0078fk drive on a hitachi motherboard with a ms25.
Post by: sosotiit on May 07, 2007, 10:45:00 AM
Using samtool which is great as part of XBM or if you can do your bat file to call it is ok, like that not sure.
If the drive you use as a replacement is a hitachi use this tutorial here and FWtoolbax
if the replacement is a samsung then use How To Replace By A Samsung Drive, Also How To Spoof, Flash, and correct E66 Errors .
-soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: May 7 2007, 05:45 PM
Post by: wwfnomercy55 on May 07, 2007, 10:59:00 AM
ive finally got my 360 working again.
replaced my mobo. had to buy a pci sata card. replaced the key spoofed my drive to 78fk
all is working fine.
put extra fans in there to avoid burn out like the old mobo
thanks again to everyone
Post by: sosotiit on May 07, 2007, 10:28:00 AM
know you worked hard for that one , enjoy
-soso
Post by: lucho on May 08, 2007, 07:08:00 PM
Thanks Lice and soso!
Quick question, how do you get it to be seen in fwtoolbox again? I loaded the last bin I dumped (if not I can't proceed because it is grayed out) , then the Direct Flash Spoof section is available and when selecting unspoof it ask if I want to keep the existing checksum or replace it (0000). I am just curious for future purposes.
Thanks again
Luis
Post by: sosotiit on May 08, 2007, 06:43:00 PM
)not sure about your question, I would also load the last bin I have and probably say to keep the checksum?? but unsure.
-soso
Post by: LEXS on May 10, 2007, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: sosotiit on May 10, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
higher in this thread
-soso
Post by: LEXS on May 10, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: sosotiit on May 11, 2007, 05:39:00 AM
-soso
Post by: gilbert123 on May 12, 2007, 07:28:00 PM
My Friend has bought a replacement drive off ebay because his ms25 drive laser is dying.
Now i have got the Original Key from the Ms25
So i tried to replace the drive to the hitachi 47DG but i can only get to as far as replacing the key using Fimware tool box i can't flash that sector using the fimware toolbox becasue it says it need an original game or movie disc which is in the drive but won't spin up the eject funtion is still working
is the drive bricked or not
thanks for help
This post has been edited by gilbert123: May 13 2007, 02:31 AM
Post by: gilbert123 on May 13, 2007, 07:33:00 AM
I Have followed tutorial and get to the bit where you change the key but then i can't flash the new key in fimware toolbox becasue it says it needs an orginal game or movie which is in the drive but will not spin up
i am using the Xecuter connentivty kit to get into mode b
thank
Post by: sosotiit on May 13, 2007, 07:08:00 AM
? -soso
Post by: gilbert123 on May 13, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
Have Tried also this way but did not work still says insert orginal game or movie dvd which i have done
thanks
Post by: raddav on May 13, 2007, 03:09:00 PM
I have a an Hitachi GDR-3120L V0047 drive left over from my first 360 that got the dreaded 3 red lights. After several attempts to get it working again ending in failure I thought I might use this drive in my other 360 instead of the original v78 so i can use the Commodore4Eva Xtreme Hitachi-LG v2.4 Stealth. (as Maximus removed the stealth for v78)
Here goes (this might help other users!)
get the drive recognised in windows - check
1) Now is it best to restore the drive to the original firmware - Every body says yes!
2) Then upgrade to the Commodore4Eva Xtreme Hitachi-LG v2.4 Stealth - I guess you start the whole process from scratch again? (do you have to restart the pc before the next step?)
3) Once upgraded open toolbox 3.1, open v78 bin file, copy the key and paste temporarily into notepad.
4) Go back to toolbox, open a copied bin file of the hacked .bin from v0047 drive saved as spoof.bin
5) paste key from 0078 in notepad, then hit the replace key
6) Flash the Key to the Drive
7) Spoof Firmware
8) Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0078
9) Flash string ID
10) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing
or should steps 3 to 6 be done before step 2?
Cheers
This post has been edited by raddav: May 13 2007, 10:10 PM
Post by: sosotiit on May 13, 2007, 05:17:00 PM
not sure why it does not want to flash, have you tried with FWtoolbox 3.0, some had a few prob with 3.1.
what chipset are you using?
are you using vista, if so is it 64 bit version?
@ravdav
yes on restore
then do as per the tut, which is 3-6 before 2.
the reason is that after the key is flash in an original bin, you are basically starting fresh and with the good key for the 2.4 flash. so it will leave you with a set up file now/was... that have the good key in it.
-soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: May 14 2007, 12:17 AM
Post by: myfranco on May 13, 2007, 06:09:00 PM
step 3 get now.bin ,copy the key from v78,paste it into v47 now.bin and spoof it as v78.Finally encrypt it.Do never patch a binary file without the encryption.
step 4 put now-e.bin(you can change its name) into X-LG folder and:
47flash e now-e.bin 90004000 1000 this is for the key
and
47flash e now-e.bin 9003d000 1000 hit enter
47flash e now-e.bin 9003e000 1000 hit enter
this is for spoofing or you can the process with maximus fw toolbox 3.x
Post by: gilbert123 on May 13, 2007, 06:32:00 PM
I am using Sil3112 Chipset And Windows Xp Sp2
Have Tried 3.0 and 3.1b and always gets stuck at that point where it wants movie or game disc so that the new key can be flashed
thanks for help
Post by: sosotiit on May 13, 2007, 06:43:00 PM
QUOTE(gilbert123 @ May 13 2007, 09:08 PM) 
@sosotiit
I am using Sil3112 Chipset And Windows Xp Sp2
Have Tried 3.0 and 3.1b and always gets stuck at that point where it wants movie or game disc so that the new key can be flashed
thanks for help
as far as I know many people are having problem with sil chipset and fw toolbox!!
you could update the firmware with regular garyopa package,and use the method of myfranco just above.
DO a copy of your now.bin in a directory called SPOOF (never use you master file, it is precious) and you would use ms25 obviously (instead of v78) as a spoof value.
-soso
This post has been edited by sosotiit: May 14 2007, 03:07 AM
Post by: costinradu on May 14, 2007, 11:24:00 AM
thanks in advance
Post by: sosotiit on May 14, 2007, 11:34:00 AM
the info is here, first read it and come with precise question?
if it is because you do not follow the method at all, suggest you look at the installer forum.
-soso
Post by: raddav on May 14, 2007, 03:08:00 PM
1) Now is it best to restore the drive to the original firmware - Every body says yes!
Step 9/10 failed on restore but said restore to drive 100 at the end?
2) open toolbox 3.1, open v78 bin file, copy the key and paste temporarily into notepad.
3) Go back to toolbox, open a copied bin file of the hacked .bin from v0047 drive saved as spoof.bin
4) paste key from 0078 in notepad, then hit the replace key with maximus 3.1 tool
5) Flash the Key to the Drive (Do I need a disk in the drive?)
6) Then upgrade to the Commodore4Eva Xtreme Hitachi-LG v2.4 Stealth - I guess you start the whole process from scratch again? (do you have to restart the pc before the next step?)
7) Spoof Firmware
8) Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0078
9) Flash string ID
10) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing
I am using Maximus 3.1 for this, where does the "Finally encrypt it.Do never patch a binary file without the encryption." happen?
This post has been edited by raddav: May 14 2007, 10:25 PM
Post by: raddav on May 14, 2007, 04:44:00 PM
1) restore v47 to original - Done (step 9/10 failed for some reason but said 100% done)
2)Flash drive to latest Commodore4Eva Xtreme Hitachi-LG v2.4 Stealth
3) Reboot & get drive in mode b with slax 2 instead of USB360 so I can use Maximus 3.1
4)Open .bin from v78 drive that I want to emulate
5) Copy key
6) Open copy of hacked.bin renamed as spoof.bin from v2.4 stealth flash procedure
7)Paste key from v78 into box in maximus & hit replace key button
8) Now hit generate encrypted file & wait for it to save
9)Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
10) Click, Hitachi GDR3120L ROM 0078 >> Apply Spoof
11) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
12) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done hopefully
Post by: Frostbite on May 14, 2007, 05:41:00 PM
Now, SLAX cd won't put my 59DJ (spoofed MS25) drive into Mode B because it's showing as a toshiba-samsung drive. I don't have the new motherboard yet (I just got the orig.bin file mailed to me) and I'm wondering if I'm ok before I try it in the new board. Also, how can I unspoof this drive if I cant get it into mode B and recognized in Windows? I have an SiS chipset btw. Will I have to unspoof this drive with a VIA chipset now that its spoofed as an MS25 drive or could I get it into mode B with the wire trick still? Thanks
Post by: raddav on May 15, 2007, 03:14:00 PM
Are you guys saying I should inject the key into the hacked.bin before I do the Commodore4Eva Xtreme Hitachi-LG v2.4 Stealth upgrade so the key from the v78 is already in the .bin See below reply:-
@ravdav
yes on restore
then do as per the tut, which is 3-6 before 2.
the reason is that after the key is flash in an original bin, you are basically starting fresh and with the good key for the 2.4 flash. so it will leave you with a set up file now/was... that have the good key in it.
How is this possible, I don't get the hacked.bin until I do the v2.4 stealth update!, I have the orig.bin from before when I upgraded it to v.23 stealth!
Cheers for any help in advance
Post by: Obveron on May 23, 2007, 03:13:00 PM
I'd like to put a Hitachi 78fk into a motherboard associated to a ms25. I don't want to play backups, I'd like my 78fk to ONLY spoof as a ms25.
I have my orig.bin from my MS25, and I can get the 78fk into modeb and seen in windows.
Can someone help me?
Post by: Obveron on May 23, 2007, 05:44:00 PM
I solved my own problem.
I used the toolbox and changed to the samsung key and applied the ms25 spoof to the original 78fk fw.
thanks
This post has been edited by Obveron: May 24 2007, 12:45 AM
Post by: Broomop on May 23, 2007, 09:12:00 PM
spoofed a 47dj to show up as a 78k...
Post by: lamborman on May 29, 2007, 04:11:00 AM
I just recieved a new oem Hitachi 047dj. To replace my broken 0078fk.
Obviosly I wanna spoof it and make it play back ups. Is my understanding of how to do this right?
Guide
I will follow the guide above. So all I need from my old drive is the key.... I simply follow the guide. Also on step 12, do I choose the new drive I'm putting in or the one that was originaly in the Xbox?
Then once thats done, I can follow tutorial by textbook on flashing with Maximus as normal? Dump firmware, hack firmware. apply firmware?
Post by: sosotiit on May 29, 2007, 05:17:00 AM
as for flashing, you should do it in step 10 as indicated in the tutorial!!! the key of the v78 and v47 are not the same place so you need to do it before you change the ID model. You can also use garyope 2.4 if you want since it is a v47.
good luck
-soso
Post by: sosotiit on May 29, 2007, 06:12:00 AM
-soso
Post by: lamborman on May 29, 2007, 08:10:00 AM
QUOTE(lamborman @ May 29 2007, 03:21 PM)
Damn Firmware toolbox gives me "cannot read from drive" when I go to dump the raw firmware. Any suggestions? It also shows the DVD drive as ROM 0059 even though on the case it says 0047dj.
Should I try flashing it with GaryOpa first. then restoring it, then use the firmware extracted by GaryOpa? Or anything else?
Right I needed to do the classic dump firmware.. gonna try this again.
Post by: lamborman on May 29, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
Post by: Ferid on June 28, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
I flashed the new47D drive with C4EVA_XTRM-HITACHI_v2_4_Stealth using a connectivity kit.
Started FWToolBox 3.1B and dumped the FW.
Replaced the key.
But as soon as I try to flash the keys (Tools > Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) > Flash Keys), I get an error: Error Running Flasher: 1".
Does anyone know what commands I need to run if I want to do this (flash keys) using 47flash?
Post by: sosotiit on June 28, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
from what OS and chipset.
-soso
Post by: Ferid on June 29, 2007, 04:32:00 AM
1) I flashed the new 47D drive with C4EVA_XTRM-HITACHI_v2_4_Stealth using a connectivity kit.
2) Started FWToolBox 3.1B and dumped the FW.
3) Replaced the key.
4) Spoofed the FW to MS28: Tools >> Spoof Firmware
5) Encrypted the FW: firmcrypt e now.bin now-e.bin
Then I used the instructions of myfranco (thnx!!).
6) 47flash e now-e.bin 90004000 1000
7) 47flash e now-e.bin 9003d000 1000
8) 47flash e now-e.bin 9003e000 1000
The 360 now boots originals but no backups.
How would I have to flash the drive again? Because it's recognized as a TS-H943A. So I can't use FWToolbox.
Would I have to use 47flash again?
Post by: savagepoop on August 16, 2007, 09:40:00 AM
he wants me to flash it so he can use his back ups again but how do i do it?
do i just flash it now as an ms28 with the original firmware from his actually samsung drive? or do i flash it as a hitatchi?
any help is great i scanned the forums but didnt see anything useful.
thanks for any help
so how do i flash it? i dont wanna do anything untill im 100% sure im not gonna kill it lol
Post by: sosotiit on August 16, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
??? the tutorial is above, what is it you are looking for? any specific question on the tutorial or ??? check post 12 and 15 and then bring a question at least.
-soso
Post by: Grim187 on August 21, 2007, 11:55:00 PM
QUOTE(Hello @ Aug 21 2007, 10:19 PM)
I have similar problem, however my hitachi which is spoofed as a ms28 runs originals but not backups. When I put in a backup it takes me to a screen that says "put this in an xbox360". Anyone know how to fix this problem. I have tried numerous hacked fw
your laser is dieing or there isn't a SS on your backed up games, make sure there is a SS on your games (use xbc) then try using verbs, if it still doesnt work then your probably gonna have to replace your laser.
QUOTE(savagepoop @ Aug 16 2007, 09:16 AM)
hey guys i flashed a guys box a while ago it was an ms28 drive, worked fine but died 6 months later. someone has replaced the drive for him not but its an hitatchi 46DG spoofed to an ms28.
he wants me to flash it so he can use his back ups again but how do i do it?
do i just flash it now as an ms28 with the original firmware from his actually samsung drive? or do i flash it as a hitatchi?
any help is great i scanned the forums but didnt see anything useful.
thanks for any help
so how do i flash it? i dont wanna do anything untill im 100% sure im not gonna kill it lol
i believe the newer firmwares 2.4 and the ix's have spoof dentition so it should flash fine if you use one of the cmd line flashers, it wont ever say its done because of the spoofed sector so when it tells you to press any key to try again it will be flashed.
if you try flashing any part of the samsung fw to a Hitachi drive you will kill it.
QUOTE(Ferid @ Jun 29 2007, 04:08 AM)
This is what I've done.
1) I flashed the new 47D drive with C4EVA_XTRM-HITACHI_v2_4_Stealth using a connectivity kit.
2) Started FWToolBox 3.1B and dumped the FW.
3) Replaced the key.
4) Spoofed the FW to MS28: Tools >> Spoof Firmware
5) Encrypted the FW: firmcrypt e now.bin now-e.bin
Then I used the instructions of myfranco (thnx!!).
6) 47flash e now-e.bin 90004000 1000
7) 47flash e now-e.bin 9003d000 1000
8) 47flash e now-e.bin 9003e000 1000
The 360 now boots originals but no backups.
How would I have to flash the drive again? Because it's recognized as a TS-H943A. So I can't use FWToolbox.
Would I have to use 47flash again?
i personally don't/wouldn't use fwtoolbox to flash a drive other then a 78, try using the cmd line flasher, if you still get this problem then unspoof and then flash hacked and respoof
QUOTE(Ferid @ Jun 29 2007, 02:45 AM)
I don't know the commands (sectors) to use with 47flash.
It's a SIL chipset with WinXp. I also don't want to turn off or restart the PC. Because this is the 2nd drive i've tried. And after the error I reset the PC. Then I couldn't get the drive in ModeB
Don't want to brick this one.
Key:
90004000 1000
FWtoolbox spoof:
9003d000
9003e000
the line to flash would be
47flash <drive letter> <fw location\fwname.bin> <sector> 1000
so if the drive letter is h, the location is c:\ , the name is 47 and i want to flash the key the line to type would be
47flash h c:\47.bin 90004000 1000
Post by: spawnyuk on October 08, 2007, 11:06:00 AM
Im in a little bit of a pickle..
I needed to swap a bricked Samsung ms28 from a xbox i bought of a friend, he had extracted the key before, but hey had bricked the drive... so i had a spare hit047dj kicking around.... so ok , i said, i need to spoof this drive.
So i open toolbox. put the orig 47 firmware on which comes with toolbox, then go through the process of spoofing the drive, now i have a feeling along the spoofing route it doesnt flash all of the firmware and only 2 sectors HENCE.... the key not being replaced....,
So at this point i hadnt realised this, thought i would test it thinking it should work, and i got the multi language message from xbox, saying "to play this disc put it into a xbox 360 console" so i thought,, it hadnt put the key in, so ithought i would restore back to original and loaded fwtoolbox, and it couldnt detect any drives... altho xp has picked up the drive and assigned a letter...
any help - suggestions - guidance would be greatfully appreciated...
many thanks
Spawnyuk
Post by: dragon.ryoshin on October 13, 2007, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: fshowcars on October 15, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
can someone confirm?
Post by: kopyone on October 15, 2007, 01:40:00 PM
Post by: Carlitosbaby on October 15, 2007, 02:40:00 PM
QUOTE(dragon.ryoshin @ Oct 13 2007, 08:30 PM)
Is it possible to swap a a drive without flashing keys, if both the new and the old drive are X800475-011 and Rom ver. 0059dj
if I understand your question properly answering no as every drive has key set to that motherboard only. so you cant just swap dvdroms.
Post by: wailupe2000 on October 15, 2007, 05:16:00 PM
1. Which drive is best for software based modding?
2. will I be able to extract my original drive key without soldering my 0079FL?
3. After extracting my drives key, what tools to I need to use?
I know that some of these questions have been asked before, but I haven't been able to find anything detailed about the 0079FL drive replacement.
Thanks,
Post by: wailupe2000 on October 16, 2007, 01:42:00 PM
Post by: wailupe2000 on October 16, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: dragon.ryoshin on October 22, 2007, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: juan23 on November 28, 2007, 08:07:00 PM
I have used toolbox version 4. manual flash with 59flash drive letter etc...
I can update the firmware and even spoof it, i just cant seem to patch that key from the old drive, soon as I hit flash keys it freezez or it cant communicate with drive.
when i manually flash in dos it takes 7 - 10 min then it says its done, however when i memdump to check it still has the original key to that drive.
I am swapping out a dead 46dh drive to a new 59dj drive.
TIA
This post has been edited by juan23: Nov 29 2007, 04:11 AM
Post by: juan23 on November 29, 2007, 07:41:00 AM
I had to do everything in reverse in order for it to work properly
Happy days again, thank for all the help and great tutorials.
Post by: Terriff on December 14, 2007, 03:43:00 PM
QUOTE(wailupe2000 @ Oct 15 2007, 05:16 PM) 
Ok, I have a Hitachi 0079FL. I would like to replace this drive with one which can be software flashed. From what I understand I can read from my 0079FL but not write to it without a maximus passkey installed. I dont want to solder my 0079FL because I suck at soldering and dont want to risk bricking my drive. I am looking to buy a replacement drive off of ebay and have a few questions.
1. Which drive is best for software based modding?
2. will I be able to extract my original drive key without soldering my 0079FL?
3. After extracting my drives key, what tools to I need to use?
I know that some of these questions have been asked before, but I haven't been able to find anything detailed about the 0079FL drive replacement.
Thanks,
Unfortunately, you are going to have to either solder something on your 79FL (passkey, Infectus, Maximus key) to get your DVD key or send it to someone to extract it for you.1. Which drive is best for software based modding?
2. will I be able to extract my original drive key without soldering my 0079FL?
3. After extracting my drives key, what tools to I need to use?
I know that some of these questions have been asked before, but I haven't been able to find anything detailed about the 0079FL drive replacement.
Thanks,
Once you have the key, you can easily software flash either the BenQ VAD6038 or Samsung TS-H943. I'm sure the other Samsung models are as easy, but I have only personally had experience with the TS-H943.
The BenQ drives are quieter, but require an nVidia motherboard SATA chipset or external SATA card with a VIA 6421 chipset (this seems to be the favourable chipset) to flash. I believe the SATA chipset compatibility is much higher for flashing Samsung drives (research). There seem to be quite a few Samsung drives on eBay for around $50. That would probably be your best bet.
I've flashed both BenQ and Samsung with the VIA chipset SATA card with no problems. I use a 256MB USB key that is bootable to a Win98 DOS. On the drive, I have the latest DOSFLASH, FIRMTOOL, original firmware files, and current hacked firmwares.
I use FIRMTOOL to transfer the keys to the hacked firmware (or I use Firmware toolbox to create the hacked firmware before booting into DOS), then DOSFLASH to flash. Done!
Hope that helps
Post by: Boba_Fett on December 21, 2007, 12:00:00 AM
Post by: antiochos on December 21, 2007, 06:01:00 AM
The salesman said that it is brand new. I plugged it to Xbox360 but , Samsung drive's tray does not open...
Green Light Flashes and is says opening, closing but , the drive does not respond.
When i plug the sata cable to pc, i can see the Samsung drive on bios....
Is this something wrong with samsung? Or if i spoof the drive everything will be ok???
I think , even if i dont spoof the drive, when i plug the power cable, and sata cable to Xbox, it must play audio discs and anything, tray must open, but i should not play games...
Sorry if my english is bad, i ve tried to tell you as much as i could...
This post has been edited by antiochos: Dec 21 2007, 02:02 PM
Post by: Its_me_again on February 04, 2008, 12:54:00 PM
Thanks.
Post by: thavarin on February 04, 2008, 01:10:00 PM
Replacing with a MS25.
I replaced the key for an sammie ixteme fw with my key from mb. And spoofed to as 59 using the latest tb and fw,
still not recognizing game.
what am I doing wrong?
Post by: danked on June 11, 2008, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: imamilien on October 04, 2008, 12:21:00 AM
Post by: CoLD FiRE on November 05, 2008, 03:51:00 PM
QUOTE
1) Assuming you have already Restored your Hitachi Drive, a copy of your original Hitachi Firmware ( often called was.bin in flashing directory) and have the bin/Key from the samsung
2) Get your Drive recognized by windows (slax).
3) Open Up Firmware Toolbox
-Open Up Samsung Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
5) Copy The samsung Key and paste into Notepad
6) Open up the Hitachi Original Firmware in FWToolbox
7) Go back to notepad and copy the Key
8) Select Key area in Toolbox and Paste the Key , Click "Replace"
9) Flash the Key to the Drive, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR only) >> Flash Keys
10) Now If you want to Flash With Hacked FW (iXtreme), now is the Time to do it (won't Explain that) Once Finished,
11) Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
12) Click, Samsung XXXX >> Apply Spoof
13) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
14) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done, Hope this helped
2) Get your Drive recognized by windows (slax).
3) Open Up Firmware Toolbox
-Open Up Samsung Firmware in Firmware Toolbox
5) Copy The samsung Key and paste into Notepad
6) Open up the Hitachi Original Firmware in FWToolbox
7) Go back to notepad and copy the Key
8) Select Key area in Toolbox and Paste the Key , Click "Replace"
9) Flash the Key to the Drive, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR only) >> Flash Keys
10) Now If you want to Flash With Hacked FW (iXtreme), now is the Time to do it (won't Explain that) Once Finished,
11) Spoof Firmware, Tools >> Spoof Firmware
12) Click, Samsung XXXX >> Apply Spoof
13) Flash Spoof Data, Tools >> Direct Drive Flash (GDR Only) >> Flash String ID (Spoof Data)
14) Choose Drive and the flasher, Then Click "Start Flashing"
And your done, Hope this helped
I have a Samsung drive (MS25) and I'm gonna replace it with a Hitachi (59)
I don't get how to do step no.10! what am I supposed to do exactly?
am I supposed to flash the Hitachi with e.g. "iXtreme1.4_Hitachi" in this step or what?
any help is appreciated..
Post by: SomeGuy1985 on November 21, 2008, 11:51:00 PM
Thanks
Post by: cewjr9842 on December 12, 2008, 07:02:00 AM
Post by: 360GamesBackup on February 17, 2009, 11:03:00 AM
I have a 047 (bad drive) but the motherboard is good.
I also have a spare 079 Hitachi. I have no problem extracting the key and flashing 079s, but can I use this method, or a variation of it?
Any updates or revisions of this tutorial would be greatly appreciated, since it was made before the easy 79Unlock CD method to extract the key and flash 079s.
Thank You.
Post by: xchrizzlex on April 07, 2009, 04:24:00 PM