Post by: podger on August 02, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Not quiet a soft unlock but close enough
http://rs117.rapidshare.com/files/134431461/79_Unlock.rar
Turorial:
1. Unrar the file
2. Burn the CD Image (use the .CUE File), I used ImgBurn....
3. Put 79 in Mode B With Slax 2.1
3. Insert the CD in the 79 and play the track, wait for it to finish...
4. Then press play again and straight away pause it, you should hear some noise
5. Eject the disk, using the eject button not the PC ( it does something different)
6. Run the the command in a command window
79Unlock h
// where h is the drive letter of the 79
7. If all went well bit 4 of (0x5BD) should be set and the drive should be unlocked
8. Drive will dump and flash with Toolbox...
This is a tempory unlock, (0x5BD) is in RAM and would need to be done each time you power the drive, although I've posted how to by pass this with the drive unlocked with a passkey.....
Has not been extensively tested but worked on 6 drives to day so far...
Thanks to OggyUK, mp3boy, Antman1 with the testing.... Also RKO Pheonix needs a mention as he unwittingly leant his 360 to Oggy today.... and Seventhson for the help early on and his fabulous blog
..............Details to follow... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
This post has been edited by Grim187: Aug 8 2008, 06:39 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 02, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
THANK YOU PODGER!!!!!!!
Anyway, thank you also podger for selecting and trusting mp3boy and myself (also Antman, god forbid if he has a life) to 'beta' test this.
I had hardware issues, the messages of OMFG It works from mp3boy were extremely difficult, but with superb support from podger, and a bit of tinkering, I can also confirm, the man is a genius, this fooker works!!!! It only took me 13 hours!!!!
mp3boy should post a few batch files in the moning (uk time) for grabbing keys, but the credit all goes to podger, even he said this couldnt happend and it did.
It is as easy as unlocking the 79, then treating it as a v78, not sure if podge can tidy the process up, but #1 thing - IT WORKS!!!!
maximus, thank you for toolbox, maximus thank you for your early work, podge, thank you for this breakthrough.
RKO Pheonix, thakn you for the virgin v79
Oh, and its not 100% tested, but podger says this works on spoofed (using memdump) and hacked drives!!!!
Sticky this fooker and get it in Textbooks tutorial!!!!!
Post by: Mhawk134 on August 02, 2008, 09:02:00 PM
Hawk
Post by: kingroach on August 02, 2008, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 02, 2008, 09:42:00 PM
Play WAV
play then pause WAV
run 79unlock X
Use toolbox.
This post has been edited by OggyUK: Aug 3 2008, 04:43 AM
Post by: swampy1111 on August 02, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
thanx to the testers also
Post by: OggyUK on August 02, 2008, 09:17:00 PM
)lol
nforce4 + 6421 confirmed, the code just loads from a cd and tells it where it needs to be - excellent work.
Post by: swampy1111 on August 02, 2008, 09:24:00 PM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 3 2008, 04:53 AM) 
swampy, the best bit is, it doesnt appear to be chipset related, as podger will tell you (zzzzzzzz
)lol
nforce4 + 6421 confirmed, the code just loads from a cd and tells it where it needs to be - excellent work.
now that is nice
good thing about this is it will end all those e64 errors from using too much heat to remove the resin
Post by: beatendown666 on August 02, 2008, 09:27:00 PM
Post by: BigSteel on August 02, 2008, 11:38:00 PM
Post by: witchy2k1 on August 03, 2008, 05:35:00 AM
Now get that fooking Lite-on drive sorted
Post by: Havok on August 03, 2008, 06:24:00 AM
This is the exact news and work this forum needs!!
Everyone reading this!? This is a TECHNICAL DVD-Rom forum post. If its not the same caliber of info it probably shouldnt be posted in this forum. Firmware flashing is NOT technical.
This post has been edited by Havok: Aug 3 2008, 01:30 PM
Post by: slimgrip on August 03, 2008, 06:24:00 AM
Well done Podger
Post by: Antman1 on August 03, 2008, 06:30:00 AM
Post by: scuba156 on August 03, 2008, 07:25:00 AM
i have submitted it as a news item, just have to wait for Xantium to put it up
Post by: damn! on August 03, 2008, 07:42:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
Post by: Rictorious on August 03, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
QUOTE(Antman1 @ Aug 3 2008, 02:06 PM) 
I would like to take a moment to Thank Podger as well for ALL the hard work he has put into this project and the Antipasskey patches! I do believe this deserves a Xbox-Scene Announcement!! And this will be the best announcement in quite some time that people have heard! If you combine this hack with the Antipasskey Patch then you are all set and their is no need to ever solder to the v79 drive EVER again! Unless you mess up the flash! Everyone stand up and do a touchdown victory dance! Thanks again Podger! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Can i ask what you mean by antipasskey patch? Also thanks Podger thats like the best news ive heard in months!
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: XmodsUK on August 03, 2008, 08:34:00 AM
I've downloaded .rar file, but can't find the iso that I'm supposed to burn to CD. What am I missing?
Post by: danipukok on August 03, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
QUOTE(XmodsUK @ Aug 3 2008, 03:34 PM) 
Don't want to sound thick, but...
I've downloaded .rar file, but can't find the iso that I'm supposed to burn to CD. What am I missing?
select the image.cue or image.bin burn either of those
Post by: XmodsUK on August 03, 2008, 08:39:00 AM
Just need a 79 to play with now...
This post has been edited by XmodsUK: Aug 3 2008, 03:51 PM
Post by: SimianEtza on August 03, 2008, 09:13:00 AM
Post by: Jono333 on August 03, 2008, 09:53:00 AM
Sorry for being thick, but would this require everytime you switch off the xbox you would have to go through the same process?
Can you link me to where you've posted about how to pass it.
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 10:09:00 AM
Once its hacked, you dont need it unlocked, it unlocks it for flashing!!!
Also, I linked to the ant-passkey patch
This post has been edited by OggyUK: Aug 3 2008, 05:10 PM
Post by: Jono333 on August 03, 2008, 10:33:00 AM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 3 2008, 05:09 PM)
Did you read the thread at all?
Once its hacked, you dont need it unlocked, it unlocks it for flashing!!!
Also, I linked to the ant-passkey patch
Ah right sorry oggy.
What do you mean by by-passing then? If i can get it in mode B and flash it then surely it should be fine.
Do i have to follow the other thread and do that first and then follow the instructions or can i just follow the instructions on this page and it will work permenantly?
Sorry for being a noob :\.
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 10:37:00 AM
When the drive is in modeb its only recogniseable in Windows, we couldnt upload code.
Unlocking with this allows us to upload code.
I personally wont anti-passkey patch drives as there isnt any real need, updates are rare and its just as easy to do this.
Post by: darkshadow2k8 on August 03, 2008, 11:07:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
I used NForce4
mp3boy used nforce
Podger used VIA6421
This post has been edited by OggyUK: Aug 3 2008, 06:12 PM
Post by: sniper_man on August 03, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
who knows textbook might even use it
Post by: asdn on August 03, 2008, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: Brembo on August 03, 2008, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
As for a video, no point, its self explanatory.
Post by: asdn on August 03, 2008, 12:33:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: asdn on August 03, 2008, 12:46:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 12:12:00 PM
The command is:
79unlock X
X = Drive letter
not unlock79
Post by: m3kal on August 03, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
Post by: asdn on August 03, 2008, 12:19:00 PM
Post by: asdn on August 03, 2008, 01:08:00 PM
failed to execute 0x000000005 <sense: 24/00/7c9106EB>
done!
what am i doing wrong?
Post by: OggyUK on August 03, 2008, 01:24:00 PM
It says in Podgers OP that it will error out regardless.
Post by: peterson40 on August 03, 2008, 01:46:00 PM
Post by: mp3boy on August 03, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
QUOTE(peterson40 @ Aug 3 2008, 08:46 PM)
I have read the thread... I still don't understand what is temporary... Does this essentially replace something like the Maximus 79 Passkey without soldering and taking apart the drive?
That's exactly what it does.
If I get a chance tomorrow I'll sort out a screenshot tutorial for doing this.
A couple of tips:
1 - I find VLC media player the best to use for step 4, you can double click the play button to do play/pause quick enough. Available free from www.videolan.org
2 - You need to insert a 360 game or DVD before step 8, just like if you were using a passkey.
Post by: Allen626 on August 03, 2008, 02:06:00 PM
Post by: Iriez on August 03, 2008, 02:06:00 PM
great job podger = )
Post by: jimbobjim on August 03, 2008, 01:40:00 PM
Thank you Podger.
Post by: lcbassist on August 03, 2008, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Basemviper on August 03, 2008, 02:37:00 PM
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG AGO!!!!!! GOOD BYE DEMOS!!!!!
Post by: Reaper527 on August 03, 2008, 02:46:00 PM
This post has been edited by Reaper527: Aug 3 2008, 09:47 PM
Post by: ThE MaSTeR 3 on August 03, 2008, 02:47:00 PM
Post by: sabbath_dude on August 03, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
Post by: farntheplaya on August 03, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
now people wont buy his little key
This post has been edited by farntheplaya: Aug 3 2008, 09:59 PM
Post by: GARRYB on August 03, 2008, 03:14:00 PM
Post by: Ree1981 on August 03, 2008, 02:41:00 PM
And sweeeeeet. Podger, you're my main man. Now I'll finally get some business again since I know a place that has several V79 drives.
Post by: topo80 on August 03, 2008, 02:47:00 PM
Gonna try this out tomorrow.
Cheers!
Post by: m3kal on August 03, 2008, 03:29:00 PM
Post by: beatendown666 on August 03, 2008, 02:58:00 PM
QUOTE(farntheplaya @ Aug 3 2008, 03:56 PM)
maximus is gonna hate this
now people wont buy his little key
I hope he does hate it.He probably already knew something like this and didn't tell anyone.
Post by: 99z24cavi on August 03, 2008, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: ash1471 on August 03, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
ASH
Post by: commandersafi on August 03, 2008, 03:27:00 PM
Post by: xmod4u on August 03, 2008, 04:08:00 PM
Post by: modslave on August 03, 2008, 04:19:00 PM
I've managed to successfully dump my 79's firmware BUT only once. Tried dumping again but it failed toolbox giving an error (unfortunately can't remember what it said
) Now I cant get it to dump again.
When I choose dump firmware theres a long pause before the error message.
This sucks and I've seen it work only for it to stop
Also when drive is connected in mode B after rebooting from SLAX my PC is uber slow
Hate to be the one to drag this thread down tho as this is TOP work!
Maybe Maximus will now incorporate this into Toolbox
Post by: xannax on August 03, 2008, 04:55:00 PM
Post by: flash360 on August 03, 2008, 04:26:00 PM
You just wrote your name in the 360 hall of fame 
maximus will be spewin
Time to change my sig I think
Post by: madferit on August 03, 2008, 05:34:00 PM
now i can't wait to receive an xbox360 with a v79 in it
Post by: Yoshee on August 03, 2008, 05:00:00 PM
I would like to say a BIG THANKS for this !
How many people don't want to use passkey into save Guarantly ?
Now, it's possible !
podger do a very good job.
Do you think Maximus is coming soon with a new Maximus 360 Firmware Toolbox ?
I think he hate podger
Post by: somenutter on August 03, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
but thankyou very much this makes life a lot easier with a few xboxes i need to mod
Post by: sekone on August 03, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
QUOTE(asdn @ Aug 3 2008, 02:46 PM)
i keep getting the same msg. all i need is a fw dump. any help?
thanks
sek
This post has been edited by sekone: Aug 4 2008, 12:57 AM
Post by: jackal666 on August 03, 2008, 06:05:00 PM
I tried to burn the image.bin but i have a massage with imgburn : invalid or unsupported image file format.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
someone had this probleme?
could we burn on a 700mb CD?
Big thanks in advance
This post has been edited by jackal666: Aug 4 2008, 01:15 AM
Post by: luv2rocku on August 03, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
This post has been edited by luv2rocku: Aug 4 2008, 01:12 AM
Post by: Neo_Da_One on August 03, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
now lets hack the lite-on biatch
after seeing this happen one should always realise everything eventually does get cracked ^^ Once again, keep up the good work !!
Post by: sniper_man on August 03, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Never did come out, i dont blame him. why bring a softmod out when he can make money selling passkey's
will this method work on xp 64bit. when i try flash old hitachi on it it freeze's my pc
Post by: wes_485 on August 03, 2008, 06:21:00 PM
nevermind got it
This post has been edited by wes_485: Aug 4 2008, 01:34 AM
Post by: modslave on August 03, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
Drive def in mode B, done the unlock program fine so it should be working.
This should def be in the textbook and part of toolbox
Post by: sniper_man on August 03, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
i've read this on the homepage:
------
9. This is a tempory unlock, (0x5BD) is in RAM and would need to be done each time you power the drive, although I've posted how to by pass this with the drive unlocked with a passkey.....
------
does that mean whenever the 360 is turned off we have to do the whole procedure again?
Post by: O_oTheGameo_O on August 03, 2008, 06:47:00 PM
I never had any Hitachi drives but this is really good news for allot of people!
Post by: shadolnk on August 03, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
Post by: wacko911 on August 03, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
I just sold my 360 for a loss (bought in Dec 07) after only ever turning it on once and then opening it and finding out it was a 79fl drive.
Typical, I waited 7 months and thought everyone had given up on a softmod for this drive!!!!!
Well thanks for all the hard work anyhow!
Post by: hawkeye06 on August 03, 2008, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: gg22mm on August 03, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
Post by: Erfan223 on August 03, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Post by: sekone on August 03, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
thank you,
sek
Post by: Justin1205 on August 03, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: sekone on August 03, 2008, 09:21:00 PM
This post has been edited by sekone: Aug 4 2008, 04:22 AM
Post by: shocc0r on August 03, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: BoNg420 on August 03, 2008, 09:58:00 PM
Wont work in Vista 64 bit, so in case you wondering.
Vista 32 worked fine.
Post by: Super on August 03, 2008, 10:25:00 PM
I'll definitely be giving this a go tomorrow.. will post the outcome.
Post by: mcman on August 03, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
It works a charm brother all i can say is before step 8 put a dvd in (i used terminator 3),let it autoplay then exit
and dump as 78 drive
problems i had was i didnt eject the disc (step five) and dumping didnt work just said cant read from drive it didnt work
but i need to read instruction better
cheers Brothers
Podger your the man
Post by: wizardlok13 on August 03, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Post by: DaShiZNiT on August 03, 2008, 11:55:00 PM
Post by: gsharpshooter on August 04, 2008, 12:21:00 AM
Post by: NaughtyTester on August 03, 2008, 11:51:00 PM
Post by: brandoninjapan on August 04, 2008, 12:28:00 AM
QUOTE(sniper_man @ Aug 4 2008, 09:44 AM)
we defo need a more detailed tutorial up. with screenshots/video
i've read this on the homepage:
------
9. This is a tempory unlock, (0x5BD) is in RAM and would need to be done each time you power the drive, although I've posted how to by pass this with the drive unlocked with a passkey.....
------
does that mean whenever the 360 is turned off we have to do the whole procedure again?
Any one got an answer for this yet?
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 12:48:00 AM
The flash is and always will be permanent, this unlocks it so we can write code to the Drive.
Im about to do a full guide for Textbook, but a quick pointer
Podger used his notes for the release as the guide so it was inevitably a bit 'short hand'
The command IS
79unlock X
not
unlock79 as originally stated, we knew this at time of testing but we were just pleased to announce it.
Post by: Jayperdu on August 04, 2008, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: Hercules Man on August 04, 2008, 01:05:00 AM
Anyway, well done podger, i got that 79FL drive sorted, the slow laser activity was the component near where you would solder the FFC connector to, i replaced it with one from a 78 drive as i knackered the orig one up with too much heat near the FFC solder point area, sorted it now anyhow, thanks all the same.
By the way, there is supposed to be a particular make of pc mainboard around that sees Hitachi 79 drives without needing to fit any chip, so im told, guy used to do bowlers, maybe he will spill the beans now its been cracked.
Good job
H MAn
Post by: Textbook on August 04, 2008, 01:10:00 AM
Post by: ikillself on August 04, 2008, 01:51:00 AM
Post by: jackal666 on August 04, 2008, 01:17:00 AM
someone had this probleme?
Thx to all, an podger
Post by: shank69xo on August 04, 2008, 02:08:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 02:14:00 AM
Post by: RoboChicken on August 04, 2008, 02:56:00 AM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 2 2008, 08:42 PM)
modeb with slax
Play WAV
play then pause WAV
run 79unlock X
Use toolbox.
I think I'm missing something here. I thought slax couldn't put a 79 in modeb and that a passkey is required for that.
Post by: Jayperdu on August 04, 2008, 02:21:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 02:26:00 AM
QUOTE(RoboChicken @ Aug 4 2008, 09:56 AM)
I think I'm missing something here. I thought slax couldn't put a 79 in modeb and that a passkey is required for that.
Wrong, Slax always has but Firmware Toolbox it times out when trying to run code.
Now, it doesnt.
Post by: fauzul85 on August 04, 2008, 03:27:00 AM
Post by: cypher21 on August 04, 2008, 03:30:00 AM
Just came back from vacation and saw this news post!
Congrats to podger, oggy and the rest involved!
When i will come across a 79, I will definatly give this a try!
Post by: keystroke on August 04, 2008, 03:31:00 AM
Post by: RoboChicken on August 04, 2008, 02:57:00 AM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 4 2008, 02:02 AM)
Wrong, Slax always has but Firmware Toolbox it times out when trying to run code.
Now, it doesnt.
Then my Slax disc is the wrong version or scratched to hell
Anyway, this just made my week! 2 79s I'm going to try this on when I get home. Thank god! No more pain in the ass scraping with my exacto knife.
Goodbye passkey, you served us well
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 03:35:00 AM
Post by: darkrain on August 04, 2008, 03:46:00 AM
I have just run through the insturctions for the 079 drive and can confirm it works without a problem.
I used a Slax 2.1 CD and a PCI Via sata card, one thing for people to remember that when you insert the 79 Cd and a DVD into the drive is to close the drive with the eject button pressing it twice and while the drive is closing to press eject again to stop the drive from ejecting the disk.
I can now get back to where i was before my old 360 died with an AHA chip problem.
Once again thanks everyone involved.
Post by: tomgreen99200 on August 04, 2008, 03:21:00 AM
Post by: Wilhelm_I on August 04, 2008, 04:42:00 AM
Post by: BoNg420 on August 04, 2008, 05:00:00 AM
QUOTE(keystroke @ Aug 4 2008, 05:31 AM)
so does this mean that you can sotmod all xboxs now instead of having to solder an adaptor in to the hdmi models?
pretty much all new HDMI models will have Liteon.
You can find benq models still but it depends on how old of stock stores carry. Also you might find some used systems with hitachi 79, so you should be ok.
Post by: logicwatch on August 04, 2008, 05:40:00 AM
QUOTE(Yoshee @ Aug 4 2008, 12:36 AM) 
Sorry for my english....
I would like to say a BIG THANKS for this !
How many people don't want to use passkey into save Guarantly ?
Now, it's possible !
podger do a very good job.
Do you think Maximus is coming soon with a new Maximus 360 Firmware Toolbox ?
I think he hate podger
Im sure in the last readme file in firmware toolbox 4.6 maximus stated that a future version possibly would include the capability of flashing a v79 WITHOUT a passkey using JUST the software
suprise suprise
Post by: TonyF11 on August 04, 2008, 05:51:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 05:20:00 AM
QUOTE(logicwatch @ Aug 4 2008, 12:40 PM)
Im sure in the last readme file in firmware toolbox 4.6 maximus stated that a future version possibly would include the capability of flashing a v79 WITHOUT a passkey using JUST the software
suprise suprise
That just means he was working on it, not that it included this method.
I think its fair to say no-one thought of this method before podger (unless SeventhSon did)
Post by: sniper_man on August 04, 2008, 06:09:00 AM
Post by: Martinchris23 on August 04, 2008, 06:48:00 AM
Remember guys, if you're flashing any of the Hitachi drives there's always the risk of bricking since you're patching the sectors. Getting to the TSOP on the 79 makes it that much harder to resolve, so make sure you're flashing it on a clean install of XP to significantly reduce the risk
Post by: speedymmx on August 04, 2008, 07:27:00 AM
I'll be trying this, later on today on a couple of 79's.
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Chimp5000 on August 04, 2008, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: Rustmonkey on August 04, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: skullcrusher on August 04, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
Good work to all involved!
Thankyou for your time and effort!
Post by: mr_spoon on August 04, 2008, 08:35:00 AM
..THANK YOU dude! spoon
Post by: Tron[ADS] on August 04, 2008, 09:28:00 AM
Does anyone want to buy a Maximus Passkey ?
One careful owner, perfect working order, low milage.
Post by: logicwatch on August 04, 2008, 08:57:00 AM
QUOTE
' date='Aug 4 2008, 04:28 PM' post='4320195']
Excellent work. Congratulations to all involved.
Does anyone want to buy a Maximus Passkey ?
One careful owner, perfect working order, low milage.
Excellent work. Congratulations to all involved.
Does anyone want to buy a Maximus Passkey ?
One careful owner, perfect working order, low milage.
how much you asking ?? LOL
Post by: Achtung on August 04, 2008, 09:39:00 AM
Post by: moreniu on August 04, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
I can finaly make a freacking keyring with this damn passkey.
Post by: xTKxhom3r on August 04, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: blahdah on August 04, 2008, 12:20:00 PM
to get the drive into mode B don;t i hav 2 use a hardware method ??
Post by: BurnerAzR on August 04, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
QUOTE(blahdah @ Aug 4 2008, 02:20 PM)
i just wondering so can i flash a V79 driver with out using any hardware method...
You need to use the slax method to get it into mode b. Great work, Been sitting on this Elite for a while now and this worked like a charm.
This post has been edited by BurnerAzR: Aug 4 2008, 07:39 PM
Post by: jimjom on August 04, 2008, 12:52:00 PM
Post by: bigassman on August 04, 2008, 12:55:00 PM
QUOTE(BoNg420 @ Aug 4 2008, 04:58 AM)
Great Job
Wont work in Vista 64 bit, so in case you wondering.
Vista 32 worked fine.
Worked fine for me i have vista 64 but my drive is still in mode b is it suppose to be
It's ok now
This post has been edited by bigassman: Aug 4 2008, 08:09 PM
Post by: Pantoufle on August 04, 2008, 12:19:00 PM
so I have my connectivity kit pluged in with my computer power supply. I also have the SATA cable plugged with the 360USB that came with my connectivity kit.
Using the Slax method, I`m able to put my 79FL in mode B and windows does recognize it. Everything works great up to when I put the *Audio Track CD*. I can see that windows is reading it with Media Player, but when I try to play it, it doesn't work, I can`t hear anything and I get a pop-up window with an error.
Any idea what I should try?
Thanks!
Post by: proger on August 04, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: blahdah on August 04, 2008, 01:34:00 PM
another thing after i unlock and dump the FW
In 360FWtoolbox when i select smart hack patchier and i create the hacked FW is it Ixtreme1.4
also when i create the hacked FW does the FW have to be spoofed to V79
cause i know after u unlock the V79 driver u basically perform the V78 method for flashing so if that the case do i have to flash the FW back to the V79
Post by: SvensK on August 04, 2008, 01:59:00 PM
Post by: Xinobi on August 04, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: t_mac_ca on August 04, 2008, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: dsodnb on August 04, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
79Fl ixtreme 1.4.1 8x
Post by: shadowth on August 04, 2008, 02:22:00 PM
Post by: Exobex on August 04, 2008, 02:27:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 02:45:00 PM
QUOTE(moreniu @ Aug 4 2008, 05:51 PM)
Thank you very much!
I can finaly make a freacking keyring with this damn passkey.
Dont abuse it just yet......(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Its not 100% redundant , yet....
QUOTE(Pantoufle @ Aug 4 2008, 07:55 PM)
Need some help here please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
so I have my connectivity kit pluged in with my computer power supply. I also have the SATA cable plugged with the 360USB that came with my connectivity kit.
Using the Slax method, I`m able to put my 79FL in mode B and windows does recognize it. Everything works great up to when I put the *Audio Track CD*. I can see that windows is reading it with Media Player, but when I try to play it, it doesn't work, I can`t hear anything and I get a pop-up window with an error.
Any idea what I should try?
Thanks!
Lose the USB - Its not gonna work, connectivity kit for power and eject only.
QUOTE(proger @ Aug 4 2008, 08:05 PM)
Why is some people making Maximus look like some kind of greedy monster? He made a product that did what it was supposed to, and someone came out with something better (Well, cheaper), its that simple. He did nothing wrong.
They arent, Im sure podger is of the same belief as me, the passkey was initially essential to get past this one bit protection, podger has brought a whole new perspective to the 'scene' with this hack.
However, even with the passkey used for the first time, maximus could have 100% included the sector flashing that would have only required the passkey needed for initial install and not for updates and incorporated this into toolbox. There were posts podger came across on X-H by him that helped podger make the anti-passkey patch.
He didnt, and one can only assume that was so everyone felt they needed a passkey, not just an installer needs one therefore increasing sales.
Post by: jackal666 on August 04, 2008, 02:53:00 PM
i share my experience : If you try to burn with a low version of imgburn, th elog sould not burne the image.bin
you must have the 2.4.2.0 version, and select the cue file,
i hope it can help if someone have a probleme to burn this image
Post by: lancer on August 04, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
QUOTE(xinobi @ Aug 4 2008, 08:59 PM)
how do i run the command for step 6? i double click the 79unlock batch file but it keeps closing on me.
im running vista, what i do is i hold down shift then right click on the unlock79 folder, and select open command window here, then type in the unlock79 x or whatver and it works out, should be a similar option in xp
This post has been edited by lancer: Aug 4 2008, 09:57 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 04, 2008, 03:05:00 PM
Do a crash course in learning DOS commands, it'll help you identify what certain errors mean
Post by: fuzion83tx on August 04, 2008, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: raider69 on August 04, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
Post by: GARRYB on August 04, 2008, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: JTimp716 on August 04, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
Post by: flash360 on August 04, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
QUOTE(raider69 @ Aug 4 2008, 10:35 PM)
Ok I have ver79fl and when I get to the reading of the 79 unlock disk my 360 gets 2 red rings (left ones) and then I have to start all over...any thoughts??
I think thats overheatin. Have you unplugged the fans and if so why?
Post by: raider69 on August 04, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
QUOTE(flash360 @ Aug 4 2008, 11:00 PM)
I think thats overheatin. Have you unplugged the fans and if so why?
Nope everything is still connected it runs fine untill I try to load the Cd and then the fans actually speed up then the 2 lights
Post by: antz1970 on August 04, 2008, 04:16:00 PM
Post by: Juv3nile on August 04, 2008, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: devi0uz_d on August 04, 2008, 05:06:00 PM
X-S lives on!
Post by: usarmy89delta on August 04, 2008, 05:11:00 PM
This is a question that some of us have:
- Currently running Windows XP
- Drive gets to Mode B
- Step 6 (when runnig the cmd "79unlock/unlock79" the window closes automatically) (tried manually and we get - not recognized as an internal or external comand....... )
What can we do in this case?
Thank you
Post by: modslave on August 04, 2008, 05:13:00 PM
after watching the video tutorial off you tube.I wasn't EJECTING the unlock disc with the wave file BEFORE running the unlock command.
This was the only difference to toolbox dumping or not.
THANKS as I literally had the soldering iron warming up when I seen the news flash!
Post by: Dragon6790 on August 04, 2008, 05:30:00 PM
I have been trying this method to flash my Hitachi 79FK with no success...
When I boot from Slax it goes into mode B. I test by hitting the Eject button twice to get it to close/open.
I boot to windows, Plugging in the SATA cable at the Windows boot screen.
Windows finds the Drive and assigns a letter.
Now, here is my problem...When I put the Unlock disk in, the light on my 360 flashes and then the drive ejects the disk.
I tried burning to different media, Different burning programs but still no luck.
Can someone point me in the right direction please!!
Thanks,
Dragon
Post by: usarmy89delta on August 04, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
Post by: TonyF11 on August 04, 2008, 05:43:00 PM
Post by: Martinchris23 on August 04, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
QUOTE(usarmy89delta @ Aug 5 2008, 12:11 AM)
This is a question that some of us have:
- Currently running Windows XP
- Drive gets to Mode B
- Step 6 (when runnig the cmd "79unlock/unlock79" the window closes automatically) (tried manually and we get - not recognized as an internal or external comand....... )
What can we do in this case?
Thank you
Anything you do on your PC requires you to have basic knowledge.
For instance, if you have to run something at command line, you either need to be in the same location as the file you're running, or it needs to be in your PATH environment variable. Otherwise Windows can't find it.
It's already been said, this is basic stuff. If you're having problems at this stage, stop now and find someone to do it for you. You REALLY don't want to brick your drive!
Post by: fatus on August 04, 2008, 06:54:00 PM
had to have in the sata native disabled in bios when running slax to get mode b
but after this when in windows nothing happened after ejecting the drive and running the 79unlock command also the drive would not close again.
but if after getting mode b in slax then rebooting into the bios first and switching sata native to enabled, all worked fine in windows after that.
Post by: DANNYMT178ST on August 04, 2008, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: chinozzz on August 04, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
Thank You!
Post by: mohsinkhan013 on August 04, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
I have had my xbox 360 elite for about a year now, I have been looking into hacking the 79 drive inside of it but I am a total noob. This new method does look like a way that might be easy enough for even a guy like me, I was wondering if someone out there has amde a really "noob-friendly" tutorial which explains how to do this, and if they could post a link. If not I will take advice from the other posts and look for someone to do it for me. If anyopne knows of anybody in the Calgary,Alberta Canada area who does this please message me about them.
Thanks
PS Great Job to all the guys who worked on this
Post by: brandoninjapan on August 04, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
QUOTE(gsharpshooter @ Aug 4 2008, 03:21 PM)
so does this work on live or can u still get banned
Anyone test this yet??
Post by: DANNYMT178ST on August 04, 2008, 07:26:00 PM
WORKS 100% I JUST FOLLOWED THESE STEPS AND IT WORKED.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m_WeV0LoF8
Post by: mirko on August 04, 2008, 07:48:00 PM
cd works fine in xbox standing alone / cd player / pc....
excellent work guys
had this 79 since xmas of my cousin's waiting to be flashed not too hot with soldering iron lolPost by: Dragon6790 on August 04, 2008, 08:02:00 PM
QUOTE(usarmy89delta @ Aug 5 2008, 12:40 AM)
Dragon6790 - You need to hit the eject button on the xbox360 3 times and it will remain closed (or hit the eject button once and manually push in the drive)
Thanks, Worked great!!! I can confirm this works on SIS3114 chipsets now.
Keep up the great work guys! The "Impossible" drive will be possible with people like you working on it!
Dragon
Post by: Skevus on August 04, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
Thans........................
Post by: Rumble19 on August 04, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
Post by: CHAMELiON360 on August 04, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
PODGER AND ALL THE REST OF THE GUYS WHO WORKED TO DEV AND TEST THIS .
THANKS!!!!
Post by: mirko on August 04, 2008, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: xllzerollx on August 04, 2008, 09:41:00 PM
now heres my problem
i get the dvd drive in mode b
i have to press 3 times eject button to keep it close
put the cd in
play once, pause the second time as fast as i can
go and open a batch file with"79unlock F" F is my drive letter, and cmd opens but it never says done.
opened cmd and kept changing dir until i got to 79unlock folder, then type 79unlock F again but it never says done
the drive gets recognized on the pc so i doubt is the sata port, i tried on my onboard sata and the VIA 6421A
ANY help will be really appreciated.
sorry for my English
Post by: Pockets on August 04, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
QUOTE(xllzerollx @ Aug 5 2008, 03:41 AM)
put the cd in
play once, pause the second time as fast as i can
go and open a batch file with"79unlock F" F is my drive letter, and cmd opens but it never says done.
I did the same thing a few times and my PC locked up everytime. What I tried was when I paused it, I would close VLC and remove the disc. Then run 79unlock.exe with the drive letter assigned. It worked perfectly, then I opened FW Toolbox and patched the firmware.
Haven't actually tested the drive yet as I don't have any backups to try but I am downloading a test iso now to check it out. It does run originals still but haven't tried backups yet. FW Toolbox went through with no errors so I am assuming everything went just fine and the FW on the drive is patched.
Post by: xllzerollx on August 04, 2008, 09:55:00 PM
QUOTE(Pockets @ Aug 5 2008, 04:53 AM)
I did the same thing a few times and my PC locked up everytime. What I tried was when I paused it, I would close VLC and remove the disc. Then run 79unlock.exe with the drive letter assigned. It worked perfectly, then I opened FW Toolbox and patched the firmware.
after you close vlc, remove the cd and you leave the tray open or closed?
Post by: Perplexer on August 04, 2008, 09:57:00 PM
Unrelated, but worth mentioning... I've seen podger helping LOTS of people in the forums lately, from noobs to veterans. Mod nomination?
Post by: monteca820ce on August 04, 2008, 10:49:00 PM
Post by: Pockets on August 04, 2008, 10:52:00 PM
QUOTE(xllzerollx @ Aug 5 2008, 03:55 AM)
after you close vlc, remove the cd and you leave the tray open or closed?
I left it open when I ran the 79unlock but I don't think it really matters. I left it open to put in the 360 original for firmware toolbox to dump the drive but did not do anything until I ran 79unlock. Then I put in the original and ran toolbox.
Post by: joho5 on August 04, 2008, 11:25:00 PM
1. when I unrar the file it gives me a folder full of stuff, do I just burn this folder onto a disc? Or do I make this folder into an image, then burn it? Or do I simply burn a certain file in this folder as an image?
2. When I run a command, do I open my own start -> run -> cmd
or double click in the folder somewhere and it opens a command?
i would greatly appreciate if someone could help me with these couple of issues.
thanks
Post by: elmirage on August 04, 2008, 11:38:00 PM
I was helping a friend try to figure this out and was having trouble in cmd . first find CMD by Start / run / CMD hit enter. I unrared folder then open folders until you see 79Unlock exe icon, copy it to desktop, now in CMD type after the drive letter Mine was C:\desktop settings crap(Start from here) \desktop\79Unlock c ( or what ever drive letter you have) this my work around if you are getting error in command promt that drive is not detected or cant see the file ect.
1 CMD ( open by Start/ Accessories/ Command Prompt)
2 Copy 79Unlock.exe to desktop
3 in CMD type - \desktop\79Unlock c ( or Drive letter you have)
You will see it say Done!
Hope this is not a repeat post, and may seem simple to most but I hope it helps those who are stuck
Yay 1st Post!
Jay
El M1rag3
Post by: Rustmonkey on August 05, 2008, 12:31:00 AM
QUOTE(Rumble19 @ Aug 4 2008, 08:35 PM)
everything works right up until I dump the original firmware using toolbox. The drive key it shows is just the same two digits repeating. is that normal?
You NEED to be using Firmware Toolbox 4.6 - you're using an older version... that's why the drive key isn't correct - DO NOT FLASH THE FIRMWARE USING THE OLDER VERSION
Post by: OggyUK on August 05, 2008, 01:14:00 AM
[quote name='GARRYB' date='Aug 4 2008, 10:40 PM' post='4320382']
so playing backups with this can get you banned on xbox live????
[/quote]
No matter what method you use to flash your drive, playing backups run this risk of being banne, this forum is for tech discussion not for retarded questions, which quite frankly, this is.
The drive is modded the same it would be if a passkey was fitted, its dumped / flashed in Toolbox still.
[quote name='usarmy89delta' date='Aug 5 2008, 12:11 AM' post='4320436']
This is a question that some of us have:
- Currently running Windows XP
- Drive gets to Mode B
- Step 6 (when runnig the cmd "79unlock/unlock79" the window closes automatically) (tried manually and we get - not recognized as an internal or external comand....... )
What can we do in this case?
Thank you
[/quote]
Try learning DOS commands, that error simply means there is not a batch or executable file associated to that command - 79unlock x means that there must be a .bat / .exe file called 79unlock in the directory you are at.
[quote name='Martinchris23' date='Aug 5 2008, 01:27 AM' post='4320472']
Anything you do on your PC requires you to have basic knowledge.
For instance, if you have to run something at command line, you either need to be in the same location as the file you're running, or it needs to be in your PATH environment variable. Otherwise Windows can't find it.
It's already been said, this is basic stuff. If you're having problems at this stage, stop now and find someone to do it for you. You REALLY don't want to brick your drive!
[/quote]
Yeah what he said!
[quote name='mohsinkhan013' date='Aug 5 2008, 02:23 AM' post='4320503']
Hey
I have had my xbox 360 elite for about a year now, I have been looking into hacking the 79 drive inside of it but I am a total noob. This new method does look like a way that might be easy enough for even a guy like me, I was wondering if someone out there has amde a really "noob-friendly" tutorial which explains how to do this, and if they could post a link. If not I will take advice from the other posts and look for someone to do it for me. If anyopne knows of anybody in the Calgary,Alberta Canada area who does this please message me about them.
Thanks
PS Great Job to all the guys who worked on this
[/quote]
Its as simple as it gets, there is a video posted a few times, we are not here to spoon feed it to you.
[quote name='brandoninjapan' date='Aug 5 2008, 02:23 AM' post='4320504']
Anyone test this yet??
[/quote]
Nah, there were just beta testers outlined in the original post and its only 13 pages long, we are waiting for you to test it.
Read the thread, again we are not here to spoon feed you info, especially if you are not prepared to read / look / search yourself......Again this forum is for technical chat.
[quote name='mirko' date='Aug 5 2008, 02:48 AM' post='4320517']
can't get media player to play the audio file from xbox any ideas??
cd works fine in xbox standing alone / cd player / pc....
excellent work guys
had this 79 since xmas of my cousin's waiting to be flashed not too hot with soldering iron lol[/quote]
Use VLC media player, mp3boy did, it doesnt need to be media player.
[quote name='Skevus' date='Aug 5 2008, 03:33 AM' post='4320536']
It it possible to use a DVD instead of a CD for the waw file? haven't used cd's for several years now and its impossible to get one on this time of day. So please somene tell me if really need a CD?
Thans........................
[/quote]
No, it must be an audio cd, the image / cue sheet is of a cd image, you cannot to our knowledge make a disc to disc copy that works wither, image to disc only.
This however was not extensively tested as its not important in the grand scheme of things
[quote name='Rumble19' date='Aug 5 2008, 03:35 AM' post='4320539']
everything works right up until I dump the original firmware using toolbox. The drive key it shows is just the same two digits repeating. is that normal?
[/quote]
No, and do NOT attempt to flash the drive, does it dump from the drive ok? As that would suggest it IS unlocked, are the digits 74747474 etc?
[quote name='CHAMELiON360' date='Aug 5 2008, 03:40 AM' post='4320540']
WOW just wanted to give a big thanks to PODGER for someone finally manning up instead of trying to bleed all of us dry like someone we know but we wont really be real specific. My 78FL is finally gonna be more than a dust magnet now, until it gets the RROD .
PODGER AND ALL THE REST OF THE GUYS WHO WORKED TO DEV AND TEST THIS .
THANKS!!!!
[/quote]
You hate him that much you still used his excellent Firmware Toolbox for the hack? The passkey was initially needed.
I personally feel he could have done a bit more than he did, but what he done was fantastic, you say bleeding us dry, how many passkeys did you need to buy? Maximus has helped us get to where we are now and I really doubt we would be any where near where we are if it wasnt for him.
[quote name='xllzerollx' date='Aug 5 2008, 04:41 AM' post='4320553']
well guys first a big thanks to anyone invlved on this.
now heres my problem
i get the dvd drive in mode b
i have to press 3 times eject button to keep it close
put the cd in
play once, pause the second time as fast as i can
go and open a batch file with"79unlock F" F is my drive letter, and cmd opens but it never says done.
opened cmd and kept changing dir until i got to 79unlock folder, then type 79unlock F again but it never says done
the drive gets recognized on the pc so i doubt is the sata port, i tried on my onboard sata and the VIA 6421A
ANY help will be really appreciated.
sorry for my English
[/quote]
Textbook is just gifted mate, we always got errors in testing and it still worked (Device IO Failed) - Its just Textbook that seems to get the 'done!' message, even he will tell you he is gifted.
[quote name='xllzerollx' date='Aug 5 2008, 04:55 AM' post='4320557']
after you close vlc, remove the cd and you leave the tray open or closed?
[/quote]
You dont need to close VLC, but you need to eject after the play/pause or it will not unlock.
[quote name='Perplexer' date='Aug 5 2008, 04:57 AM' post='4320558']
You guys are brilliant. I never thought I'd see the day of a non-hardware solution for the 0079s!
Unrelated, but worth mentioning... I've seen podger helping LOTS of people in the forums lately, from noobs to veterans. Mod nomination?
[/quote]
Then he would have less time to help, I vote no! lol
I dont think podge would want to be a moderator, but you never know
[quote name='joho5' date='Aug 5 2008, 06:25 AM' post='4320609']
couple quick questions to get me going.
1. when I unrar the file it gives me a folder full of stuff, do I just burn this folder onto a disc? Or do I make this folder into an image, then burn it? Or do I simply burn a certain file in this folder as an image?
2. When I run a command, do I open my own start -> run -> cmd
or double click in the folder somewhere and it opens a command?
i would greatly appreciate if someone could help me with these couple of issues.
thanks
[/quote]
Burn the .bin file in the package by loading the .cue file (cue sheet) into IMGBurn 2.4.1.0 - this MUST be burnt to a CD-R
[quote name='elmirage' date='Aug 5 2008, 06:38 AM' post='4320619']
If you can't figure out how to CMD the 79unlock because of drive variable then read on.
I was helping a friend try to figure this out and was having trouble in cmd . first find CMD by Start / run / CMD hit enter. I unrared folder then open folders until you see 79Unlock exe icon, copy it to desktop, now in CMD type after the drive letter Mine was C:\desktop settings crap(Start from here) \desktop\79Unlock c ( or what ever drive letter you have) this my work around if you are getting error in command promt that drive is not detected or cant see the file ect.
1 CMD ( open by Start/ Accessories/ Command Prompt)
2 Copy 79Unlock.exe to desktop
3 in CMD type - \desktop\79Unlock c ( or Drive letter you have)
You will see it say Done!
Hope this is not a repeat post, and may seem simple to most but I hope it helps those who are stuck
Yay 1st Post!
Jay
El M1rag3
[/quote]
ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS when using DOS commands keep the full directory as short as possible, it has a character limit, you dont wanna exceed it as it only causes issues.
[quote name='Rustmonkey' date='Aug 5 2008, 07:31 AM' post='4320648']
You NEED to be using Firmware Toolbox 4.6 - you're using an older version... that's why the drive key isn't correct - DO NOT FLASH THE FIRMWARE USING THE OLDER VERSION
[/quote]
Im sure 4.0 + supports v79 dumping / flashing, but its not exactly hard to locate 4.6
Lord knows why my quotes didnt work
I used the multi quote buttons....
Post by: brandoninjapan on August 05, 2008, 01:49:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 05, 2008, 02:25:00 AM
QUOTE(brandoninjapan @ Aug 5 2008, 08:49 AM)
Oggy I understand that it had been tested I must have miss quouted what I was curious about was XBL sorry for the confusion
No problem
The hack is the same as before, just the 'unlocking' thats changed.
Live situation will never change.
Use at own risk
Post by: mirko on August 05, 2008, 04:26:00 AM
Post by: mr_spoon on August 05, 2008, 05:24:00 AM
spoon
Post by: RoboChicken on August 05, 2008, 05:37:00 AM
Post by: OggyUK on August 05, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
QUOTE(mr_spoon @ Aug 5 2008, 12:24 PM)
i must be gifted like Textbook, ..i got the Done! message
spoon
No, you were lucky, textbook is gifted
Lol, it was a private joke on IRC when he beat me to compiling the video lol
Post by: thealtaf on August 05, 2008, 06:34:00 AM
it really works. I hope maximus releases new toolbox.
This post has been edited by thealtaf: Aug 5 2008, 01:35 PM
Post by: kappa1281 on August 05, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
Is there a certain time limit to do all these steps?
I am using the xbox 360 power supply to power the dvd drive and have a hitachi 79fl.
Thanks.
Post by: slimgrip on August 05, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
Post by: kappa1281 on August 05, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
QUOTE(slimgrip @ Aug 5 2008, 05:53 PM)
Do you have the video lead plugged in?
Wow, quick reply, slimgrip. If you mean the video cable, I sure don't. Will having the video cable unplugged turn the xbox 360 off?
Post by: slimgrip on August 05, 2008, 11:02:00 AM
QUOTE(kappa1281 @ Aug 5 2008, 05:58 PM)
Wow, quick reply, slimgrip. If you mean the video cable, I sure don't. Will having the video cable unplugged turn the xbox 360 off?
Give it a try (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Post by: xllzerollx on August 05, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
today i tried it again
only thing that changed is that i used vlc instead of media player and it worked!!!
i have yet to try a backup but it flashed
!!!ill buy dvd dls and try it later
just one question,
any 360 games for backup software will make a stealth image to burn and use with
the i extreme or there have been some changes of any sort?
recoment me a software for the backups plz
THANKS this forum for the help and everyone involved on all of this
Post by: Pockets on August 05, 2008, 11:14:00 AM
QUOTE(xllzerollx @ Aug 5 2008, 05:05 PM)
recoment me a software for the backups plz (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
THANKS this forum for the help and everyone involved on all of this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Well, I personally use ImgBurn to copy my originals and make backup copies of them that work flawlessly
Post by: xllzerollx on August 05, 2008, 12:00:00 PM
QUOTE(Pockets @ Aug 5 2008, 06:14 PM)
Well, I personally use ImgBurn to copy my originals and make backup copies of them that work flawlessly
ty for your help jeje
but i ment, to read the original and make the image
using the 360
like xbox backup creator
but theres like 3 diferent ones and im not sure wich one to use
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Post by: ITRUK on August 05, 2008, 01:16:00 PM
QUOTE(xllzerollx @ Aug 5 2008, 06:00 PM)
ty for your help jeje
but i ment, to read the original and make the image
using the 360
like xbox backup creator
but theres like 3 diferent ones and im not sure wich one to use
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
If you mean burning originals to your hardrive with the safety features installed at the same time, i use Schtrom360Xtract.
Very easy to use/get hold of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Post by: xllzerollx on August 05, 2008, 01:23:00 PM
QUOTE(ITRUK @ Aug 5 2008, 08:16 PM)
If you mean burning originals to your hardrive with the safety features installed at the same time, i use Schtrom360Xtract.
Very easy to use/get hold of
Ty thats what i needed
Post by: Apache1 on August 05, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Drive is a 79fl Hitachi
Drive is in ModeB
Drive is detected by windows with an assigned letter
I do the rest and run the 79unlock dos command and it says Done!
Then I open toobox 4.6
I put a original dvd movie in the drive and run toolbox, I click on raw dump and give the bin file a name, but i keep getting the error, cannot read from drive. When I check the firmware file it is only like 8kb and toolbox wont read it.
Any Ideas?
Post by: Rumble19 on August 05, 2008, 02:26:00 PM
QUOTE(Apache1 @ Aug 5 2008, 09:24 PM)
Ok, here is the problem I am running into.
Drive is a 79fl Hitachi
Drive is in ModeB
Drive is detected by windows with an assigned letter
I do the rest and run the 79unlock dos command and it says Done!
Then I open toobox 4.6
I put a original dvd movie in the drive and run toolbox, I click on raw dump and give the bin file a name, but i keep getting the error, cannot read from drive. When I check the firmware file it is only like 8kb and toolbox wont read it.
Any Ideas?
did you burn and play the audio file, and then pause it right away after running it a second time?
Post by: Apache1 on August 05, 2008, 02:35:00 PM
QUOTE(Rumble19 @ Aug 5 2008, 09:26 PM)
did you burn and play the audio file, and then pause it right away after running it a second time?
Yes
Everything seems to work great up to the point I try and dump the firmware.
Post by: Ranger72 on August 05, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: Bon Scott on August 05, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
Post by: soapychicken on August 05, 2008, 04:53:00 PM
im in ModeB
I ran the wav file one time the second time paused it right away then ejected the disk
i run the unlock79.bat file and it says ECHO EJECT THE DISK EJECT THE DISK but its already ejected? so im confused.
anyone can help me really quick
thanks!
This post has been edited by soapychicken: Aug 5 2008, 11:54 PM
Post by: Xinobi on August 05, 2008, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: philngo24909 on August 05, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
I tried for about 3 hours and ran into the same problem you are referring to. Everything is fine until the raw dump set then I get the error. I am using an ASUS p5ke deluxe board. It was able to get the 79fl into mode b but apparently the same SATA channel/cable could not read the raw dump even though Windows Vista recognized the drive.
The solution..... I happen to have bought the VIA PCI SATA card 6421 long ago so gave it a try and IT WORKED.
So, to summarize. I had to get to mode b with SLAX in dos using the ASUS SATA connection. Then go into windows and Use the VIA PCI SATA connection in order to complete the steps.
I know, not ideal, but it works and the VIA card was very cheap.
Hope this helps some people. Good luck
Post by: pinoy24 on August 05, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: blazie151 on August 05, 2008, 05:54:00 PM
Post by: PriesT83 on August 05, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
Have followed Podgers youtube vid
I can see drive in windows and after the unlock method fw toolbox will dump the firmware-all well and good
But i cant flash it, using ixtreme 1.4 hitachi rev1 is this right? Im opening flashix.bat typing drive letter and speed and name of folder. Then I get drive is not flashing and reccommends one of the four reasons why not...background programs, correct letter of drive etc...
Im doing this with a dvd movie spinning in drive btw, and i have to press eject button on xbox three times to keep the tray closed, is that right?
Just cant see where im going worng
oh one last thing using the via sata pci card but dont think thats the bad link in chain as it will dump the firmware, any ideas please?
Post by: crimnalminded on August 05, 2008, 06:09:00 PM
This post has been edited by crimnalminded: Aug 6 2008, 01:11 AM
Post by: tezza192 on August 05, 2008, 06:11:00 PM
QUOTE(PriesT83 @ Aug 6 2008, 01:04 AM)
Hmm Im so close I think...
Have followed Podgers youtube vid
I can see drive in windows and after the unlock method fw toolbox will dump the firmware-all well and good
But i cant flash it, using ixtreme 1.4 hitachi rev1 is this right? Im opening flashix.bat typing drive letter and speed and name of folder. Then I get drive is not flashing and reccommends one of the four reasons why not...background programs, correct letter of drive etc...
Im doing this with a dvd movie spinning in drive btw, and i have to press eject button on xbox three times to keep the tray closed, is that right?
Just cant see where im going worng
oh one last thing using the via sata pci card but dont think thats the bad link in chain as it will dump the firmware, any ideas please?
You need to be using the FW toolbox, the method you are using only works for the earlier revisions of the Hitachi, for the 78 and 79 you need to use toolbox. Have a look at Podgers youtube vid, that should clear it up.
Tezza192
Post by: sniper_man on August 05, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
any ideas?
Post by: krukaze on August 05, 2008, 07:57:00 PM
Thank you.
Post by: Erfan223 on August 05, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
Post by: Maverick-DBZ- on August 05, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
QUOTE(sniper_man @ Aug 5 2008, 05:12 PM)
ive tried for the last 45mins to get the "spinning up disc" message in slax but its not appearing. tried starting xbox at different times, eject tray etc.
any ideas?
Its all about timing
Turn on the 360 drive before Slax loads the first two files (I forget their names).
QUOTE(Erfan223 @ Aug 5 2008, 08:19 PM)
Ok if I do this prcedure I only have to do it once right?Whats that part where you said something about a temporary unlock.Does this mean that we have to reflash it everytime or just do this once and itll work like all other flashes.Ive read peoples comments and the said it works.Im just confused on the Bit 4 thing about the RAM chip.Main question-If I do this once will i have to flash again?
It depends on what you want to do.
Do you want to install a hacked firmware or simply want the drive key?
If you Spoof the firmware to a v78 you won't need to do this method again. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Post by: geoone on August 05, 2008, 10:22:00 PM
All went well for me too... except for when I ran 79unlock X (x is the drive letter) it said "done! " Opened up toolbox and everything went fine...Great work guys!!!!!!
Post by: Apache1 on August 05, 2008, 11:15:00 PM
QUOTE(philngo24909 @ Aug 6 2008, 12:21 AM)
Apache1
I tried for about 3 hours and ran into the same problem you are referring to. Everything is fine until the raw dump set then I get the error. I am using an ASUS p5ke deluxe board. It was able to get the 79fl into mode b but apparently the same SATA channel/cable could not read the raw dump even though Windows Vista recognized the drive.
The solution..... I happen to have bought the VIA PCI SATA card 6421 long ago so gave it a try and IT WORKED.
So, to summarize. I had to get to mode b with SLAX in dos using the ASUS SATA connection. Then go into windows and Use the VIA PCI SATA connection in order to complete the steps.
I know, not ideal, but it works and the VIA card was very cheap.
Hope this helps some people. Good luck
Ok so did you wait for windows to completely load first then swap from the ASUS Sata to the VIA card or did you do the swap right at the load screen of windows?
Post by: bencrinkle on August 06, 2008, 03:05:00 AM
The only differences or difficulties that I spotted were firstly getting windows to see the drive.. had to do a manual search for new devices in device manager for it to come up
I had problems with my first burn of the audio CD.. its only a small file so if you burn it too fast on the wrong media it wont read so just do a slow burn using imgburn
I had problems keeping the tray shut whilst it was in mode B but for me it was 2 clicks to close and then a 3rd whilst closing to keep it closed.
Apart from that everything worked excellently.. My biggest advice to anyone struggling with this is read read read as much as you can and then use textbooks tutorial on Youtube (I wrote each step down so i didnt forget anything)... also use textbooks written tutorial for the final flashing stage and as long as you have all the right hw/sw everything should be sweet.
A massive thanks to Podger and his team for an excellent job on this one, and also to maximus for getting us this far... it's amazing how much time and effort people put in to doing stuff like this for little or no reward when it would be easy enough to just let someone else do it.... so massive thanks to you all.
Post by: podger on August 06, 2008, 03:41:00 AM
QUOTE(Erfan223 @ Aug 6 2008, 03:19 AM)
Ok if I do this prcedure I only have to do it once right?Whats that part where you said something about a temporary unlock.Does this mean that we have to reflash it everytime or just do this once and itll work like all other flashes.Ive read peoples comments and the said it works.Im just confused on the Bit 4 thing about the RAM chip.Main question-If I do this once will i have to flash again?
It only temporary from the perspective of dumping/flashing the drive... You would only need to follow the proceedure again if you wanted to redump or reflash the drive.. Apart from the unlocking part the flash proceedure is the exact same as for the 78....
This post has been edited by podger: Aug 6 2008, 10:41 AM
Post by: bladerunner6 on August 06, 2008, 03:43:00 AM
Post by: adbailey18 on August 06, 2008, 05:14:00 AM
On the youtube video it shows the hitatchi drive taken apart, is there something that needs to be done to the drive before the flash? Or is it just like flashing any other drive now?
Post by: bencrinkle on August 06, 2008, 06:16:00 AM
QUOTE
On the youtube video it shows the hitatchi drive taken apart, is there something that needs to be done to the drive before the flash? Or is it just like flashing any other drive now?
Just the same as flashing any other drive, no hardware modification need at all!
Post by: SvensK on August 06, 2008, 06:50:00 AM
QUOTE(bladerunner6 @ Aug 6 2008, 11:43 AM)
has anyone tried flash on a Intel ICH7 controller?
Probably wont help you, but flashing went fine with ICH9.
Post by: Kagetsu on August 06, 2008, 07:50:00 AM
Then I tried doing everything like you guys did in the videos, tried all the different methods mentioned and kept having the disk spin down on me and say "Can't read from drive".
But what i did was:
Used Laptop PCMCIA card (SATA) to mode b the drive, did the audio track (it isn't a wav file, its a actual cd audio track) paused it after hearing a tone right away. Took out the Cd, ran 79nlock.exe F (my drive was F) and it said "Done!!"
Then i disconnected the SATA cord from the laptop moved it to a ICH7 computer. On bootup (windows xp sp3) i confirmed the drive was visible and popped in Halo 3, after the autorun popped up i closed it, and used "Raw Dump" from Toolbox to get the firmware dump...
Hope this helps some of you. You should NOT get an error message when doing 79unlock.exe, if you did you forgot to take out the audio CD before running the command. This causes the drive to do all sorts of fun stuff. Also if you have done all of the steps in that youtube video and the game/movie spins down when you try raw or classic dump then your SATA is probably not compatible.
Huge thank you... You have no idea how many 79 drives i've destroyed trying to use a passkey... For some reason after i installed passkeys, the drive would dump and flash fine... upon removing the key a physical component on the board of the drive would burn... I never did figure out what i did wrong....
Thank you so much guys for this... For such a horrible year... this really made me smile... Glad to see all of you still continuning the spirit of knowledge sharing... My upmost respect to all of you.
Post by: Apache1 on August 06, 2008, 09:47:00 AM
QUOTE(philngo24909 @ Aug 6 2008, 12:21 AM)
Apache1
I tried for about 3 hours and ran into the same problem you are referring to. Everything is fine until the raw dump set then I get the error. I am using an ASUS p5ke deluxe board. It was able to get the 79fl into mode b but apparently the same SATA channel/cable could not read the raw dump even though Windows Vista recognized the drive.
The solution..... I happen to have bought the VIA PCI SATA card 6421 long ago so gave it a try and IT WORKED.
So, to summarize. I had to get to mode b with SLAX in dos using the ASUS SATA connection. Then go into windows and Use the VIA PCI SATA connection in order to complete the steps.
I know, not ideal, but it works and the VIA card was very cheap.
Hope this helps some people. Good luck
Thanks a bunch Philngo24909, this worked like a charm. I didn't even have to do a swap on the sata cards. I just hooked it up to the VIA card, did the Pslax to put the drive into ModeB and do the Podger trick.
I would like also thank Podger for his incredible work on this, Maximus for his awesome toolbox and the maker of Iprep so that I can mod a samsung to put into this xbox.
All you guys ROCK!!!!
Post by: Erfan223 on August 06, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
QUOTE(podger @ Aug 6 2008, 04:41 AM)
It only temporary from the perspective of dumping/flashing the drive... You would only need to follow the proceedure again if you wanted to redump or reflash the drive.. Apart from the unlocking part the flash proceedure is the exact same as for the 78....
Ok I get what your saying.ANytme I want to restore/reflash this drive im going to need to do the same procedure as this.I get what your saying.I knew that but my confusion at first was that i thought i had to reflash everytime the console turned on .No more problems now.I get everything now.Thnx
Post by: Apache1 on August 06, 2008, 12:13:00 PM
The xbox is a Halo 3 edition.
My question is, is it even possible to swap one brand of drive for another or do you have to stay with the same brand of drive?
If you have to stay with the same brand of drive then what firmware should I use on this Hitachi 79fl drive when I go to flash using toolbox? There is like 2 different ones, 79-4b00 and 79-4e10?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Post by: flash360 on August 06, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
QUOTE(Apache1 @ Aug 6 2008, 07:13 PM)
Ok another problem. I dumped the firmware off of the Hitachi 79FL drive and went to flash a Samsung TS-H943 drive with the Hitachi drive key and the xbox's serial number, but, for some reason the xbox wont work with the new flashed samsung drive. The flashing and everything went perfect on the samsung but it just wont work.
The xbox is a Halo 3 edition.
My question is, is it even possible to swap one brand of drive for another or do you have to stay with the same brand of drive?
If you have to stay with the same brand of drive then what firmware should I use on this Hitachi 79fl drive when I go to flash using toolbox? There is like 2 different ones, 79-4b00 and 79-4e10?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
you have to spoof the fw use sammy fw with the samsung drive but spoof the drive string with fw toolbox
Post by: OggyUK on August 06, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
QUOTE(adbailey18 @ Aug 6 2008, 12:14 PM)
Hi, great news on the 79 flash, many thanks go out!!
On the youtube video it shows the hitatchi drive taken apart, is there something that needs to be done to the drive before the flash? Or is it just like flashing any other drive now?
Its because Textbooks 79 was knackered and in storage before this hack came to light (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Drive does not need to be opened at all!
Post by: Apache1 on August 06, 2008, 12:18:00 PM
QUOTE(flash360 @ Aug 6 2008, 07:16 PM)
you have to spoof the fw use sammy fw with the samsung drive but spoof the drive string with fw toolbox
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but what do you mean by Spoof the fw and how is it done?
Again sorry for such a stupid question.
Do you mean by spoofing to take the drive key from the hitachi dumped firmware and pasting it to the samsung firmware? If so then yes I did that before I flashed the samsung.
This post has been edited by Apache1: Aug 6 2008, 07:23 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 06, 2008, 12:27:00 PM
Look at these threads.
Post by: Apache1 on August 06, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
QUOTE(Apache1 @ Aug 6 2008, 07:18 PM)
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but what do you mean by Spoof the fw and how is it done?
Again sorry for such a stupid question.
Do you mean by spoofing to take the drive key from the hitachi dumped firmware and pasting it to the samsung firmware? If so then yes I did that before I flashed the samsung.
Ok, I figured it out on my own and it worked like a charm. Thanks again everyone for all your help, it is greatly appreciated.
Post by: xllzerollx on August 06, 2008, 05:14:00 PM
i already flashed a hitachi 79
i just dumped the fw to make sure is was a modified one and it is.
nut when i try to make a backup of a retail game on it, schtrom360xtract 3.4 says i cant make backup of original game using a none flashed dvd room, but mines is?
whats wrong?
Post by: Broomop on August 06, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
i tried using usb to sata.. it would half work but it wasnt in a correct mode b state... that might be because i needed to mode b it through the other part of the convertor.. but since i blew that bit up i couldnt get it into mode b using slaxs via usb... (well maybe half mode b it was strange).
Post by: Devian on August 06, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
I'm going to test it soon and will post the result.
Thank u developers...
U keep the scene in bussiness.
And thanks to all the testers here,
Without testers we can't expect a good product
Post by: messiah88 on August 06, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
I have burnt the audio with image burn
The Audio CD will play in both my dvd drives
But It freezes my computer if I put it in the Hitachi until I put another CD in there like an original game or DVD
After I put an original then I can see the drive again . And computer get unstuck
It's driving me nuts I have tried 2 different media and burnt 6 CD's do I need a certain type of media
Thanks for any responses
Post by: MrCapcom on August 06, 2008, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: Jayperdu on August 06, 2008, 09:46:00 PM
This post has been edited by Jayperdu: Aug 7 2008, 04:49 AM
Post by: Apache1 on August 06, 2008, 10:04:00 PM
QUOTE(Jayperdu @ Aug 7 2008, 04:46 AM)
Windows doesn't detect my drive...I can get my Hitachi 79FK into Mode B, and it works. I restart, plug in SATA at loading screen...ejecting in and out..But windows doesn't detect the drive when I go to MY computer. I have the VIA 6421 with newest drivers. Any tips or ideas? Thanks. I also want to say that the PCI card appears in Device Manager but the DVD drive won't show up.
When I did mine I just left the sata plugged in to the dvd and then restarted and just let it load up to windows without doing the eject trick at all and it detected it every time. You may want to try that and see.
This post has been edited by Apache1: Aug 7 2008, 05:07 AM
Post by: Jayperdu on August 06, 2008, 10:26:00 PM
QUOTE(Apache1 @ Aug 6 2008, 10:04 PM)
When I did mine I just left the sata plugged in to the dvd and then restarted and just let it load up to windows without doing the eject trick at all and it detected it every time. You may want to try that and see.
I tried that but with the eject trick. I'll have to try without the eject, but I don't think thats the problem, it still didn't work. We'll see...any other ideas? Thanks a lot
I've also tried a different PCI slot, but that shouldn't be the problem because in both cases the card shows up in Device Manager as VIA VT6421 RAID...
This post has been edited by Jayperdu: Aug 7 2008, 05:29 AM
Post by: Jayperdu on August 07, 2008, 02:25:00 AM
This post has been edited by Jayperdu: Aug 7 2008, 09:27 AM
Post by: diablofreak on August 07, 2008, 02:36:00 AM
this works perfect for me on my Arcade 360. i didnt really do much with firmwares since i have a banned one and an unbanned one. i just thought to try this trick on my 79 from the arcade, works perfect. but it wont see any backups!
props to all involved with this
i kept notes for myself during the mod, and this is what i did:
Flashing XBOX 360 v79
1) Boot SLAX Live CD in PC
2) at "spinning disc...", press eject on 360 once
3) at mode b now, confirm by pressing twice to eject/close
4) press eject DURING close to have CD tray stay closed (otherwise it will eject back out in 3-5 seconds)
5) reboot PC, take out SLAX CD from PC
6) Boot to 32-bit windows, press eject during loading screen, make sure CDROM is detected in windows and note drive letter
7) Place V79 unlock CD into XBOX 360
8) Use WMP or MPC to play CD once (approx 4 seconds)
9) Play again but pause immediately during playback
10) Eject 79 unlock CD
11) command prompt to run the 79unlock exe by "unlock e" (where e is 360 drive letter). errors out but should be unlocked
12) use maximus toolbox to dump/flash firmware
13) In toolbox, click Tools --> Direct Drive Dump (GDR), choose the XBOX360 drive in window, place DVD Video Disc or Original GAME Disc into XBOX360 tray, wait 20 seconds then perform RAW DUMP AS.
14) Verify Keys if necessary
15) In toolbox, click Tools --> SMART HACK PATCHER
16) Choose Output file, and rule set (for speed -- 12x is original, 8x is recommended)
17) Generate File
18) Confirm and validate key
19) In toolbox, click Tools --> Direct Drive Flash --> Differential Flash (Patch)
20) Read and Detect Differences, confirm sectors to be flashed, then START FLASHING
Post by: Jayperdu on August 07, 2008, 02:56:00 AM
I was talking about your Step 6. The drive is detected but freezes the computer up. If I unplug the SATA cable then it unfreezes. I'll be trying this on a different computer tomorrow, we'll see how it goes.
Post by: Super on August 07, 2008, 07:19:00 AM
On an Asus P5B deluxe motherboard (ICH8R chipset), the drive is not recognised by the PC when booting into winxp for the first time. On an Asus P5LD2 (ICH7R chipset) deluxe mobo, the drive is recognised in winxp, but I get the "cannot read from this drive" error when trying to dump the firmware in toolbox.
Might have to invest in a VIA 6421 addon card!
This post has been edited by Super: Aug 7 2008, 02:20 PM
Post by: xllzerollx on August 07, 2008, 09:23:00 AM
i already flashed a hitachi 79
i just dumped the fw to make sure is was a modified one and it is.
now when i try to make a backup of a retail game on it, schtrom360xtract 3.4 says i cant make backup of original game using a none flashed dvd room, but mines is?
whats wrong?
do i have to flash anotehr firmware to make backups or something?
Post by: diablofreak on August 07, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
QUOTE(Super @ Aug 7 2008, 02:19 PM)
I've had a couple of goes at getting this to work with no luck - I suspect the SATA chipsets on the two PCs that i tried this on is the issue.
On an Asus P5B deluxe motherboard (ICH8R chipset), the drive is not recognised by the PC when booting into winxp for the first time. On an Asus P5LD2 (ICH7R chipset) deluxe mobo, the drive is recognised in winxp, but I get the "cannot read from this drive" error when trying to dump the firmware in toolbox.
Might have to invest in a VIA 6421 addon card!
sorry if i am stating the obvious but did you load in a game DVD or movie DVD before you raw dump the firmware? toolbox should've warned you before you select raw dump.
Post by: MrCapcom on August 07, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
Post by: Apache1 on August 07, 2008, 11:12:00 AM
QUOTE(Super @ Aug 7 2008, 02:19 PM)
I've had a couple of goes at getting this to work with no luck - I suspect the SATA chipsets on the two PCs that i tried this on is the issue.
On an Asus P5B deluxe motherboard (ICH8R chipset), the drive is not recognised by the PC when booting into winxp for the first time. On an Asus P5LD2 (ICH7R chipset) deluxe mobo, the drive is recognised in winxp, but I get the "cannot read from this drive" error when trying to dump the firmware in toolbox.
Might have to invest in a VIA 6421 addon card!
Yeah I had the same problem when I tried using my Silicon chipset. Everything was regonized and the drive unlocked but would get that same error. So I already had the VIA6421 pci card in my pc and someone told me to try that, which I did and it worked flawlessly.
I would bet that if you was to get that addon card and try it then your problem would be fixed. Just remember after you unlock the drive to put in an retail dvd movie or disc before attempting to raw dump the firmware.
Post by: Jayperdu on August 07, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
Yes, the SATA is hooked up to the internal port, closest to front of comp.
Yes, my Hitachi 79FK is in Mode-B
Yes, I connected the SATA at Windows loading
Yes, I ejected in and out at Windows loading
Installed Drivers that came with card.
I have windows XP...do I need Service Pack 2?
Thank YOU!!
This post has been edited by Jayperdu: Aug 7 2008, 07:23 PM
Post by: nbitzis on August 07, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
QUOTE(Jayperdu @ Aug 7 2008, 01:17 PM)
I hate to keep buggin you guys, Windows isn't detecting my drive, it kinda freezes, but unfreezes if I unplug my SATA cable. I have "the famous" VIA 6421 everyone says to get but its a RAID card. Could that make a difference? I've been looking in the bios but I don't know where to disable the RAID. Thanks. I tried it in a different computer but same thing. Does it matter what PCI slot its in?
Yes, the SATA is hooked up to the internal port, closest to front of comp.
Yes, my Hitachi 79FK is in Mode-B
Yes, I connected the SATA at Windows loading
Yes, I ejected in and out at Windows loading
Installed Drivers that came with card.
I have windows XP...do I need Service Pack 2?
Thank YOU!!
Yes, the SATA is hooked up to the internal port, closest to front of comp.
Yes, my Hitachi 79FK is in Mode-B
Yes, I connected the SATA at Windows loading
Yes, I ejected in and out at Windows loading
Installed Drivers that came with card.
I have windows XP...do I need Service Pack 2?
Thank YOU!!
What version drivers are you using? I find that some of the newer driver files cause me problems believe it or not. Mine came with ver 5.40 drivers and those seem to be what works best with my cheapo card.
Post by: Jayperdu on August 07, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
QUOTE(nbitzis @ Aug 7 2008, 12:38 PM)
What version drivers are you using? I find that some of the newer driver files cause me problems believe it or not. Mine came with ver 5.40 drivers and those seem to be what works best with my cheapo card.
The Driver version is 5.1.2600.542. Could you upload your drivers to a website or something? Send me them in E-mail?
Post by: b-wiener on August 07, 2008, 01:16:00 PM
Post by: nbitzis on August 07, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
QUOTE(Jayperdu @ Aug 7 2008, 01:51 PM)
The Driver version is 5.1.2600.542. Could you upload your drivers to a website or something? Send me them in E-mail?
You can get the older or in your case newer versions of the drivers from the VIA Website. Have you visited it yet? I can post a link.... I think....
Sent you a PM with the link info to the old drivers section of the VIA Arena... the 5.20 drivers seem to work really well... as do some of the 4.20 drivers for doing what you are doing. I have a rig that this is all I use it for so I am not worried about having the latest drivers... just ones that work. Also, having SP2 will help as stated above.
This post has been edited by nbitzis: Aug 7 2008, 08:37 PM
Post by: Jayperdu on August 07, 2008, 01:43:00 PM
QUOTE(nbitzis @ Aug 7 2008, 01:27 PM)
You can get the older or in your case newer versions of the drivers from the VIA Website. Have you visited it yet? I can post a link.... I think....
Thanks for the replies. B-wiener, It's funny because I don't even have service pack 1! This most likely is the problem.
nbitzis, Yes, I visited the website. Downloaded THIS driver at their website, which includes the VT6421. In the Device Manager my card changed from VT6421 to some other number. Alright, so I try it anyways but still no luck on detecting the drive in My Computer.
I know the SATA card works because it puts it in Mode-B. I'll try the Windows service pack 2 and tell you how it goes.
Thanks
Post by: mitchy24 on August 07, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
Post by: Demonsc on August 07, 2008, 05:02:00 PM
I don't understand how i'm suppose to type in the command?? Nothing works i keep getting.
The system cannot find the path specified.
Help is very well appreciated and thanks for this.
Post by: Dragon6790 on August 07, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
QUOTE(Demonsc @ Aug 8 2008, 12:02 AM)
Oh man.. This is great but i'm having alot of trouble with Step 6 someone please help. I read the whole forum and nothing worked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I don't understand how i'm suppose to type in the command?? Nothing works i keep getting.
The system cannot find the path specified.
Help is very well appreciated and thanks for this.
All I did was drop the folder onto my C Drive
Opened the command prompt(Start/Programs/accessories/command Prompt)
and Type cd\c:\folder name\79Unlock X Folder name= Whatever your folder is named.X=Drive letter
Hope this helps,
Dragon
Post by: diablofreak on August 07, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
QUOTE(mitchy24 @ Aug 7 2008, 10:23 PM)
Hi guys , can anyone help im ready to kill myself lol.. anyway i can get into mode b no problems and windows can see my drive,the problem is the unlock cd , it wont play and it freezes my pc the xbox also shuts down. ive tried 7 cds now , they play fine on my comp just not in the xbox, dvd etc play fine in the xbox too... Any help appreciated thankyou
more info would help... like how you burn the disc
did you burn the disc with imgburn? loaded the cue file instead of the bin file?
Post by: TeRRoR on August 07, 2008, 10:52:00 PM
It works. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thanks to podger for this and Thanks to Textbook for the video
Thanks for sharing your find
Post by: sleepy420king on August 08, 2008, 12:40:00 AM
Thanks to everyone involved in this project. Just flashed my first Hitachi v79!! Everything went perfect.
I used windows media player with no problem! Thanks Again
Sleepy
Post by: spacedmonkeys on August 08, 2008, 03:25:00 AM
Reading this thread is very worrying though. The amount of people who cant follow basic instructions and do not have a clue how to use command prompt/dos .... scary.... If you cant use command prompt you really hadnt ought to be trying to flash an expensive piece of kit
Post by: JOSh765 on August 08, 2008, 04:24:00 AM
Mate of mines been waiting for me to mod their 79 for a while now.
One question though, will my onboard sata chipset work getting the drive into mode b?
Its VIA 8251? Can that get the drive into mode b?
I always used to use cross wire method.
This chipset worked in falshing samsungs and older hitachis,
so im guessing flashign the 0079 should be fine with this one too right?
Thanks
Josh
Post by: waterox on August 08, 2008, 04:56:00 AM
A Million thanks to the creator.
My xbox 360 is finally hacked.
Although I had to say during my softmod I had to do it again and again because there seem to be a timer on my xbox. It can only remain unlock for so long before it turn off itself. I had to literally digest every step to flash it quick. It turned off itself 5 seconds after I've done flashed *PHEWWW*
I wish this mod came out a week sooner because now I need to scam some body to buy my 79 pass key LOL.
First it was the Blaster 360 now the 79 key.
Oh man $ down the drain.
This post has been edited by waterox: Aug 8 2008, 12:06 PM
Post by: Super on August 08, 2008, 05:44:00 AM
QUOTE(diablofreak @ Aug 7 2008, 04:32 PM)
sorry if i am stating the obvious but did you load in a game DVD or movie DVD before you raw dump the firmware? toolbox should've warned you before you select raw dump.
Absolutely - tried a movie DVD and a 360 game and no luck with either. I also looked at the more detailed list of instructions that you put together, as well as the youtube video. I really think that the SATA chipset is the issue. Dont know for sure though.
I'll grab an addon card and see how that goes i guess.
Post by: waterox on August 08, 2008, 05:52:00 AM
QUOTE(Demonsc @ Aug 8 2008, 12:02 AM)
Oh man.. This is great but i'm having alot of trouble with Step 6 someone please help. I read the whole forum and nothing worked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I don't understand how i'm suppose to type in the command?? Nothing works i keep getting.
The system cannot find the path specified.
Help is very well appreciated and thanks for this.
Demon first copy or cut the 79Unlock file (yeah the one you can't double click on and run) to C:\document and setting\administrator and drop it in that folder.
Now press the START menu on your bottom left and select RUN. You should get a small window, erase what's there and type CMD
A window with pitch black background should appear saying something like: C:\my document and setting\administrator\*type in here (79Unlock H) or the letter of your xbox drive and you should be done
This post has been edited by waterox: Aug 8 2008, 12:53 PM
Post by: spacedmonkeys on August 08, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
QUOTE(spacedmonkeys @ Aug 8 2008, 10:25 AM)
First of all great news, I had many disappointed people when I could not flash their Hitachi 0079 and now they will be happy.
Reading this thread is very worrying though. The amount of people who cant follow basic instructions and do not have a clue how to use command prompt/dos .... scary.... If you cant use command prompt you really hadnt ought to be trying to flash an expensive piece of kit
Cant see how to edit my post so I quoted instead.
Just an update to my post: I just did my first 0079FL. The unlocker worked first time. NO issues whatsoever.
It's really straightforward, just the same as flashing a 0078 except with the extra step of playing the audio file. I really dont see what people are having problems with.
Post by: mafiafan123 on August 08, 2008, 02:29:00 PM
Oh the pitty for my old drive that got fried when i did a bad passkey my 2nd one was fine but my first yeah was pretty bad, but now with this its amazing! I already did it on a friends for him works GREAT PROPS! i think the wav file sounds funny!
Post by: flash360 on August 08, 2008, 02:40:00 PM
QUOTE(waterox @ Aug 8 2008, 11:56 AM)
HOLY MOLLY IT WORKS!
A Million thanks to the creator.
My xbox 360 is finally hacked.
Although I had to say during my softmod I had to do it again and again because there seem to be a timer on my xbox. It can only remain unlock for so long before it turn off itself. I had to literally digest every step to flash it quick. It turned off itself 5 seconds after I've done flashed *PHEWWW*
I wish this mod came out a week sooner because now I need to scam some body to buy my 79 pass key LOL.
First it was the Blaster 360 now the 79 key.
Oh man $ down the drain.
I seen a few peeps havin this problem wit their box "timing out" so heres the solution, Please read it very carefully and remember it.
PUT THE BLOODY VIDEO LEAD IN OR IT WILL TURN OFF AFTER 5 MINS AND PROBABLY BRICK YOUR DRIVE
This post has been edited by flash360: Aug 8 2008, 09:40 PM
Post by: mitchy24 on August 08, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
QUOTE(mitchy24 @ Aug 8 2008, 06:23 AM)
Hi guys , can anyone help im ready to kill myself lol.. anyway i can get into mode b no problems and windows can see my drive,the problem is the unlock cd , it wont play and it freezes my pc the xbox also shuts down. ive tried 7 cds now , they play fine on my comp just not in the xbox, dvd etc play fine in the xbox too... Any help appreciated thankyou
Update guys , well i got it sorted it turns out i burnt the unlock cds fine..What it was, it turned out that it was my sata drivers, i had to update to the newest ones..Also the xbox kept powering off after a minute or so, it turned out that it was because the video cable wasnt conected fully.. Any big thanks to everyone every where...Proper clever!!!!!!!
Post by: Jason4869 on August 08, 2008, 05:02:00 PM
i dont understand what that means? every time u power the xbox u must reflash? dosnt make sense i must not understand what he is trying to say.. can anyone clear that up for me?
Post by: Grim187 on August 08, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
QUOTE(Jason4869 @ Aug 8 2008, 04:02 PM)
This is a tempory unlock, (0x5BD) is in RAM and would need to be done each time you power the drive,
i dont understand what that means? every time u power the xbox u must reflash? dosnt make sense i must not understand what he is trying to say.. can anyone clear that up for me?
you will have to unlock it this way everytime you flash it, once its flashed its flashed, you don't have to reflash it everytime you use it.
Post by: sleepy420king on August 08, 2008, 08:29:00 PM
Post by: jeffy777 on August 08, 2008, 08:33:00 PM
I followed Textbooks vid tutorial and it was very easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m_WeV0LoF8
Also, I have a Silicon Image SATA controller, which I was a little worried about, but it wasn't a problem at all.
This post has been edited by jeffy777: Aug 9 2008, 03:37 AM
Post by: dbeerman27 on August 08, 2008, 09:26:00 PM
1. dl the file from this link http://rs117.rapidshare.com/files/134431461/79_Unlock.rar
2. unrar the file to my desktop ( this leaves a folder called 79 unlock)
3. burned the the image file using image burn (use a audio cd..choose the 1kb .cue image file)
4. powered down my computer
5. hooked my dvd drive to my computer (sata cable) (xbox is powered off...just like textbook my computer will not pick up the drive if it is turned on) (make sure to connect the video cables to the back of your xbox{they do not have to be connected to the tv} if you are using the xbox to power your drive)
6. powered on my computer and placed the slax disk into the computers drive
7. booted into slax
8. powered on the xbox (after the screen goes black)
9. hit enter to start slax
10. spinning up disk message came up.... hit eject button. (the drive will be in mode b if it does not shut on the first click. If you press it 2 times it will close but not stay close. Press the button 3 times in a row and it will stay shut)
11. power down the computer( or restart it)
12. power on the computer (take out the slax disk to boot normal or enter the boot menu)
13. press the eject button on the xbox several times while windows is loading (when you see the blue bar moving back and forth.
14. open up my computer
15. find drive leter by right clicking on the drives symbols and selecting eject. your 360 drive will open leave it open (rember what letter your comptuer assigned to your xbox drive)
16. place the image disk (audio cd) in the xbox and press the eject button 3 time to keep the drive shut.
17. your computer should prompt you on what file to use to open the audio file(image file) with
18. choose windows media player to play the audio cd (image file)
19. the player will automaticaly play the file (3-5 seconds) let it play to the end
20. press play again then immedatly press the pause button.
21. press eject one the xbox dvd player ( do not right click it to eject it) leave drive open
22. close windows media player
23. open my computer
24. double click on the c drive
25. make the window smaller so you can see your desk top.
26. open the folder 79_unlock you should see 2 windows. (c drive and 79 unlock)
27. right click on the 79unlock file and select copy
28. right click on the c drive folder(on an empty spot not on any folder) then select paste (you should now see the 79 unlock file on the c drive)
29. close both folders
30. click start move to run and click it
31. type in cmd (you will see c:\Documents and Settings\Aministrator>
32. type cd c:\ (put a space between cd and c:\) you will now see c:\>
33. type 79unlock x(x beeing the drive letter that your computer assigned to it){ space between 79unlock and the drive letter}
34. it should say "done..."
35. Place a reguar dvd or an original xbox game in the xbox drive
36. press the eject button 3 time to keep it close.
37. open up firmware toolbox ( i used ver. 4.6)
I suggest that you watch Textbook's tutorials on how to do this mod before you even get started. Without his videos this newb would have been lost....... thanks Textbook for all your help and also to Ponder for the good job
here is the links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m_WeV0LoF8
http://www.360mods.net/News/article/sid=87.html to finish.
I hope this helped with the command prompt issue.
This post has been edited by dbeerman27: Aug 9 2008, 04:40 AM
Post by: 99z24cavi on August 08, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: creion on August 09, 2008, 12:43:00 AM
I would really like help with this.
Thank you in advance
This post has been edited by creion: Aug 9 2008, 07:44 AM
Post by: wbetts1972 on August 09, 2008, 02:23:00 AM
Post by: ecdness on August 09, 2008, 03:07:00 AM
Post by: Germany 1 on August 09, 2008, 03:40:00 AM
did you disable the raid function on your mainboard?
jd
Post by: fuzion83tx on August 09, 2008, 04:00:00 AM
QUOTE(JOSh765 @ Aug 8 2008, 05:24 AM)
This is great news!
Mate of mines been waiting for me to mod their 79 for a while now.
One question though, will my onboard sata chipset work getting the drive into mode b?
Its VIA 8251? Can that get the drive into mode b?
I always used to use cross wire method.
This chipset worked in falshing samsungs and older hitachis,
so im guessing flashign the 0079 should be fine with this one too right?
Thanks
Josh
From what I have heard and tried you cant use the 2wire trick for the 79 you have to use slax. Also use ver 4.6 of toolbox. Older ones will show the key as multipe 7's and 4's.
QUOTE(ecdness @ Aug 9 2008, 04:07 AM)
will a silicon image sata chipset work to flash this?
It should, worked for me.
Post by: shodanjr_gr on August 09, 2008, 05:23:00 AM
Also, a couple of tips from my experience
A ) Dont use VLC to play the tune, i used VLC twice, and it ended up making the 79fk unresponsive after i unlocked it (wouldnt respond to eject, couldnt be read through toolbox etc). Use windows media player AND MAKE SURE YOU ARE PLAYING IT OFF THE CD because it auto-ripped it to disk for me and played it off there at the beginning.
B ) If you have an ICH7 and cant get slax to recognise the drive, disconnect ALL SATA drives off your computer, except the 79fk and power the 360 on before you power on your PC. The drive will be detected by the bios and it will try to boot from it. Just eject on the 360 drive and let it boot off your IDE DVD into SLAX. It will switch the drive to mode B and you can get into XP then.
This post has been edited by shodanjr_gr: Aug 9 2008, 12:23 PM
Post by: dzr999 on August 09, 2008, 05:25:00 AM
Post by: shodanjr_gr on August 09, 2008, 06:04:00 AM
QUOTE(dzr999 @ Aug 9 2008, 12:25 PM)
hi. having some problems with this, everything is working fine apart from my xbox keeps shutting itself down after a certain time and crashing my computer. hdmi cable is plugged in.. anyone got any ideas ? thanks
Plug in the other video lead. The big "custom" MS one.
Post by: OneEyeSpy on August 09, 2008, 07:01:00 AM
Sorry, but I'm not sure if everyone's talking about the same 79...
I have a 79FL, and just recieved the USB2SATA kit (Don't have SATA on my comp).
I can get all the way up to hearing the wav file, and then when I go to process it in Command Prompt, that's where I fail. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks! Good job guys!
Post by: flash360 on August 09, 2008, 07:12:00 AM
Post by: OneEyeSpy on August 09, 2008, 07:26:00 AM
Post by: dave11674 on August 09, 2008, 09:22:00 AM
firstly i burnt the 79unlock image to cdr with imgburn v2.4 @ 2x
this will burn a .cda file to the cdr, note i burt at 2x for best results.
then i took the other files in the 79unlock folder and placed in my c:\
i burnt the slax 2.1 at the same speed as to not run into problems.
i connected my 79fl to the on board sata port of my motherboard.
connected power to it with the v2 connectivity kit i have.
people using the xobx to power up the drive please note it will switch off if the video lead is not plugged in and you may have a brick.
so i have the red light on my con kit for hitachi drives.
ok were set to go.
power up your pc with the slax v2.1 in the drive and boot it form the drive.
when you see the spinning up cd press the eject on the con kit a, note, this may require 2 presses to do so.
if it takes 2 presses then your drive is in modeB.
nore press the reset button on your pc adn take out the slax cd.
once booted into windows look in my computer and you should see the 360 drive there.
mine had the F drive letter assigned.
take note and close my computer folder.
place the 79unlock cd in the 360 drive and close, please note when opening and closing the 360 drive i use the eject button my my v2 con kit.
you should get an auto open option pop up
i chose to play with WMP
you will hear some sounds for a few seconds and the file will finish in a few seconds.
press play again then immidiately press play again to pause.
now eject the cd from the 360 drive and close drive again.
then close down WMP
now click START then RUN in the run box type cmd and press enter
this will open a black copmmand line box for you.
in this box type this..
CD\ press ENTER
then type
79unlock f press enter <<<<<<<where F was my drive letter i found from the my computer folder
before i was leaving in the 79unlock cd and i was getting sense failures..
but this time i did it i got "Done!" alone.
once you have the "Done!" thats the unlock bit done
close the dos box.
now put in a dvd film or 360 game in the 360 drive and let spin up for 20 seconds.
start up firmware toolbox v4.6 is the latest i think.
at the top click TOOLS > direct drive dump.
then in the new box click RAW DUMP
this will now dump the drives firmware.
taken from diablofreaks post #242
13) In toolbox, click Tools --> Direct Drive Dump (GDR), choose the XBOX360 drive in window, place DVD Video Disc or Original GAME Disc into XBOX360 tray, wait 20 seconds then perform RAW DUMP AS.
14) Verify Keys if necessary
15) In toolbox, click Tools --> SMART HACK PATCHER
16) Choose Output file, and rule set (for speed -- 12x is original, 8x is recommended)
17) Generate File
18) Confirm and validate key
19) In toolbox, click Tools --> Direct Drive Flash --> Differential Flash (Patch)
20) Read and Detect Differences, confirm sectors to be flashed, then START FLASHING
i hope this helps out a few as i sat n read thru all the posts to get this far,
something that some of you have not done.
please please sit n read whats been said, fair enough some is repeated time n time cos people have not read thru
NOTES...
this does work on both xp32 and vista64
drive letters will be diff on all systems.
dave
Post by: flash360 on August 09, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
QUOTE(OneEyeSpy @ Aug 9 2008, 02:26 PM)
Is it possible for me if I don't have a passkey or an SATA connection on my computer?
Your best bet would be to get a via6421 sata card. It plugs in to a pci slot inside your computer and it's good for all drives. Cost about £15.
No offence but I think you should do a lot more reading before you attempt this.
Post by: wbetts1972 on August 09, 2008, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 09, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: wbetts1972 on August 09, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 09, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Unless you film yourself doing it, how can we point out what you are doing wrong?
I have a v79 - Ive followed the turoial and it doesnt work, guess my chipset, guess my method, hey guess what im doing wrong
Post by: Super on August 10, 2008, 02:57:00 AM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 10 2008, 03:47 AM)
Then its not unlocked.
Im still getting the "cant read from the drive" error when attempting to raw dump the firmware. Looks like I (and others) are doing something wrong to get the drive unlocked in the first place - as you suggest above.
How can we test that the drive is indeed unlocked? From what i can tell there are two points:
- after you hit eject on the 360 when the 'spinning up disk' message comes up, where two presses of eject indicates you're in mode B, and
- when you get a 'done' message after running the 79Unlock program with the appropriate drive letter.
Would you get a 'done' message if the drive wasnt unlocked?
I've followed the video to the letter. The only thing i can think of is that im using WMP9 to play the audio file. Could that be the issue?
Post by: OggyUK on August 10, 2008, 02:49:00 AM
QUOTE(Super @ Aug 10 2008, 09:57 AM)
Im still getting the "cant read from the drive" error when attempting to raw dump the firmware. Looks like I (and others) are doing something wrong to get the drive unlocked in the first place - as you suggest above.
How can we test that the drive is indeed unlocked? From what i can tell there are two points:
- after you hit eject on the 360 when the 'spinning up disk' message comes up, where two presses of eject indicates you're in mode B, and
- when you get a 'done' message after running the 79Unlock program with the appropriate drive letter.
Would you get a 'done' message if the drive wasnt unlocked?
I've followed the video to the letter. The only thing i can think of is that im using WMP9 to play the audio file. Could that be the issue?
I doubt WMP9 is the issue, although Ill never rule it out.
If you read podgers OP and many of mine, you will see Textbook is gifted and gets the done message although in testing we all got Device IO Failed.
If you cant read from drive, try typing this command in DOS after 'unlock'
memdump79 X 12000 8 8000 orig.bin
Then see if this file is not all 0000000's in Hex workshop!
Are you sure you eject before unlock?
Also, Textbooks guide is a video of someone who has Hitachi modeb issues and always ahs, so following it to a T might not be helping
Post by: jeffy777 on August 10, 2008, 03:54:00 AM
QUOTE(ecdness @ Aug 9 2008, 10:07 AM)
will a silicon image sata chipset work to flash this?
I used a Silicon Image 3132 and it worked perfectly
Post by: Super on August 10, 2008, 04:55:00 AM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 10 2008, 10:25 AM)
If you cant read from drive, try typing this command in DOS after 'unlock'
memdump79 X 12000 8 8000 orig.bin
Then see if this file is not all 0000000's in Hex workshop!
Are you sure you eject before unlock?
Ta - I'll give your suggestion a go later this evening and see what happens.
I definitely ejected the dvd/game before running the unlock79 command.
Appreciate the comments!
Post by: shodanjr_gr on August 10, 2008, 05:18:00 AM
QUOTE(Super @ Aug 10 2008, 12:31 PM)
Ta - I'll give your suggestion a go later this evening and see what happens.
I definitely ejected the dvd/game before running the unlock79 command.
Appreciate the comments!
Are you sure you are doing this right?
You arent supposed to have a dvd or game in the drive before running the unlock79 command. You are supposed to eject the audio disk you just burned....
Also, remember in windows media player to PLAY THE ACTUAL CD. When i put mine in, it actually gave me a popup, ripped the audio track and played it off my hard drive...
Post by: Super on August 10, 2008, 08:52:00 AM
QUOTE(shodanjr_gr @ Aug 10 2008, 12:54 PM)
You arent supposed to have a dvd or game in the drive before running the unlock79 command. You are supposed to eject the audio disk you just burned....
Apologies, I mis-spoke. I was actually referring to the audio CD, not the DVD.
Post by: mylinhtan on August 10, 2008, 08:20:00 AM
QUOTE(wbetts1972 @ Aug 9 2008, 06:50 PM)
i keep getting error cant read from the drive
Hi,I got the same problem,i was following step by step,watching the video 100 times,everything went fine 'till dump firmwave,it cannot read the drive????? it drove me crazy,and i went out,bought one more SATA card,installed in my comp so i had 2 different Sata card in my computer,used the first on the step B mod and the second one-the one just bought-on the rest of the steps and it's WORKING......Thanks to OGGEUK
Try to use different Sata card...
Post by: Apache1 on August 10, 2008, 10:05:00 AM
QUOTE(mylinhtan @ Aug 10 2008, 03:56 PM)
Hi,I got the same problem,i was following step by step,watching the video 100 times,everything went fine 'till dump firmwave,it cannot read the drive????? it drove me crazy,and i went out,bought one more SATA card,installed in my comp so i had 2 different Sata card in my computer,used the first on the step B mod and the second one-the one just bought-on the rest of the steps and it's WORKING......Thanks to OGGEUK
Try to use different Sata card...
Yeah I too was also getting the, cant read from disc, error and it turned out to be my Silicon sata controller. I already had a VIA 6421 PCI card in my pc and was told to try that. I tried that card from the beginning of the steps to the end and it worked the first time.
I also heard that if drivers for a sata controller are not updated then you will also get this error. Also when you eject the video cd, leave the drive tray open when you run the unlock command. DONT CLOSE IT until you get the Done message and are ready to put in a dvd to run a rawdump.
Post by: cabb360 on August 10, 2008, 09:09:00 AM
i put my drive in mode b everything is fine but when i boot up on windows and put in the unlock cd the audio will play and then the drive opens by itself and wont let the whole thing play i miss anything here?
Post by: XBOX360NYMODING on August 10, 2008, 09:38:00 AM
burn the slax disc
burn the 0079 unlock disc
turn off your computer
place slax disc in pc
turn on pc
turn on xbox 360
slax boots
spins up dvd rom click EJECT <--- your now in mode b
shut down or reboot and take slax disc out
boot windows you will see the 0079 drive as a letter X:\
place the 0079 unlock audio disc in the 360 <--- might have to press eject 3 times to get it to load
you will see it start to play it after it plays it play it again and pause it
now your letter X:\ that is your 0079 run the unlocking program for that letter
you sould get ok drive blah blah
eject the audio disc from the 360
place a 360 or dvd in the 360 press eject 3 times
open toolbox and dump the firmware
thats it simple
just to note i used WMP for the audio disc
my computer is at sp3 i also have the via card
This post has been edited by XBOX360NYMODING: Aug 10 2008, 04:43 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 10, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
QUOTE(cabb360 @ Aug 10 2008, 05:53 PM)
ok so i decided to give this unlock a test
i put my drive in mode b everything is fine but when i boot up on windows and put in the unlock cd the audio will play and then the drive opens by itself and wont let the whole thing play i miss anything here?
Press eject 3 times
Post by: cabb360 on August 10, 2008, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: ep0ch on August 10, 2008, 04:06:00 PM
Thanks to all those involved in the soft unlock method. I bought a passkey a few months ago but never used it as my eye sight had trouble focusing on the pins to solder!
Post by: Frawgg on August 10, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
Cheers on all the hard work and dedication.
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Post by: nlr on August 11, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
I bought the VIA VT6421A do I need to install any drivers for it?
Do I need to ground my metal pc case and 360 case?
Post by: dzr999 on August 11, 2008, 10:38:00 AM
QUOTE(nlr @ Aug 11 2008, 04:28 PM)
People are saying it doesn't work with vista x64 is this true?
I bought the VIA VT6421A do I need to install any drivers for it?
Do I need to ground my metal pc case and 360 case?
works fine in vista x64. cant answer other 2 questions though sorry
Post by: xerocinfo on August 11, 2008, 02:53:00 PM
I have been waiting for this for quite a long time, so much appreciation.
In answer to a question above; you don't NEED to ground your PC and 360 (it doesn't hinder your flashing ability >_>) but it is recommended, as there is a small chance you could fry either your PC or Xbox, or both.
I never do it, but I like taking risks, and I enjoy seeing things going up in smoke.
-
Post by: XBOX360NYMODING on August 11, 2008, 03:01:00 PM
Post by: sniper_man on August 11, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
Post by: danipukok on August 11, 2008, 04:11:00 PM
Post by: dzr999 on August 11, 2008, 04:19:00 PM
QUOTE(sniper_man @ Aug 12 2008, 12:41 AM)
When i try and run the 79unlock the prompt opens for 1millisecond then closes straight away. any ideas?
you have to load dos first, then type in:
cd followed by the location of the file, for example;
cd C:\79unlock
then type in: 79unlock and your drive letter
Post by: sniper_man on August 11, 2008, 04:31:00 PM
QUOTE(dzr999 @ Aug 12 2008, 01:03 AM)
you have to load dos first, then type in:
cd followed by the location of the file, for example;
cd C:\79unlock
then type in: 79unlock and your drive letter
how do u load dos :s
im guessing u mean command prompt?
the 79unlock is on my desktop im typing
c:\admin...........desktop\79unlock
*UPDATE*
it says when i do it through command prompt. "Is not a reconised as an interal or external command, operable programme or batch file
This post has been edited by sniper_man: Aug 11 2008, 11:41 PM
Post by: sniper_man on August 11, 2008, 04:46:00 PM
Could it be Framework .NET dont think ive updated it since i reinstalled windows a couple of weeks ago
This post has been edited by sniper_man: Aug 11 2008, 11:48 PM
Post by: nlr on August 11, 2008, 04:55:00 PM
cd C:\Users\N\Desktop\79 Unlock\79unlock x
(x beeing the drive letter that your computer assigned to it)
This post has been edited by nlr: Aug 11 2008, 11:59 PM
Post by: TheJulianaTh20 on August 11, 2008, 07:23:00 PM
Post by: Jayperdu on August 11, 2008, 11:41:00 PM
QUOTE(TheJulianaTh20 @ Aug 11 2008, 09:07 PM)
So let me get this straight... Do we have to do this every time we want to play a backed up game or just one time????
No, It means you have to use the "Unlock 79" Sound file to unlock the drive if you ever want to flash it again. Once its flashed, you don't have to do anything except play your games.
nlr: Yes, it looks right. But type in the cd C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\79 Unlock command first to get in the right directory. Then just type in 79unlock X (X being your drive letter)
Post by: deilzfcjk on August 12, 2008, 05:04:00 AM
Post by: TheJulianaTh20 on August 12, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: darkshadow2k8 on August 12, 2008, 08:34:00 AM
QUOTE(TheJulianaTh20 @ Aug 12 2008, 12:14 PM)
So I don't need a passkey at all?
exactly
and great work guys for making this happen it makes the job so much easier
Post by: TheJulianaTh20 on August 12, 2008, 12:37:00 PM
Post by: droopie on August 12, 2008, 04:18:00 PM
my problem is that after i eject the wav and do the cmd, i insert the dvd but then it freezes my pc. sometimes before or after the autoplay pops up. i think as soon as the disk starts to spin when i insert it, it freezes. even if i disable autoplay and does show up in my computer drive that the disk is in there, when i go to dump it spins up then freezes. no clue why and cant find help. yes i have the video cables connected... any help please?
Post by: droopie on August 12, 2008, 06:07:00 PM
Post by: nlr on August 12, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
Post by: DevilishX on August 12, 2008, 06:37:00 PM
QUOTE(nlr @ Aug 12 2008, 10:00 PM)
when I clicked 'Raw Dump Firmware As' it says Cannot read from disc
it sounds like you didn't unlock it properly second time i got it to work... just go over everything again and make sure you run through the list of what to do again
Post by: danipukok on August 12, 2008, 07:38:00 PM
QUOTE(droopie @ Aug 13 2008, 02:51 AM)
i would like to add that this is on a vista 64 with a 79FL. dont know if its due to the version of the FL that freezes after putting in a dvd.
remove the audio cd before performing the command
then once completed insert a dvd movie/game dvd to do the flashing etc
This post has been edited by danipukok: Aug 13 2008, 02:38 AM
Post by: droopie on August 12, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Post by: Bandits007 on August 12, 2008, 10:16:00 PM
Post by: podger on August 13, 2008, 01:48:00 AM
Textbook did post a warning about the video cable, after we read some of the exepriences in this thread
The 79 soft Unlock brought a relatively unknow issue to light.
On older systems without HDMI, the console will 4 RRoD without an A/V cable and power off almost straight away.
On newer systems with HDMI there system doesn't do this.... Probably coz the the HDMI is a standard interface but had no detect loop on it, the system stays on on the assumption that there is a HDMI attached but that you forgot to power on your HDTV.... The system powers off after 5 minutes... The seems to be enough time for people to get through Slax and back into Windows before the 360 powers off...
MAKE SURE YOU USE AN OLD STYLE A/V CABLE IN THE 360 IF YOU ARE USING THE 360 TO POWER THE DRIVE....
It wasn't really noticed before coz a large majority of 79's were being done by modders due to the difficulty of installing the Passkey and they mainly use connectivity kits to power the drive... Also the HDMI systems that were being done were Benq... The last thing you do before flashing a Benq is power on/off, and 5 mins is tons of time to get through iPrep...
This post has been edited by podger: Aug 13 2008, 08:51 AM
Post by: nlr on August 13, 2008, 05:55:00 AM
when I clicked 'Raw Dump Firmware As' it says Cannot read from disc
someone help me or pm me please
Post by: nfitz on August 13, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
I did have to use a bit of trial and error - I think because it's a task performed in windows it's much more prone to SATA chipset issues than a Samsung MTKflash job - due to the added driver layer.
I had to use both my SATA chipsets for this, as trying to do the whole job with either one failed.
Here's what worked for me:
SIL3512 chipset used with pSLAX 2.1 to get drive into mode B.
Shut PC down and swapped drive to VIA 6421 port.
Booted to windows XP, drive detected as 'G'.
Inserted wav disk, played through to end in WMP. Double click play to pause at beginning the second time.
Ejected disk using eject botton on 360
command prompt > 79unlock g > "done!"
Dumped firmware with 360FWTB v4.6, with a DVD video in the drive.
Reason I couldn't do the whole thing with SIL SATA:
After a driver + SATA BIOS update about 12 months ago it hasn't been able to dump / flash hitachi drives, but good for mode B. I use the controller for other things so haven't bothered with a driver rollback.
Reason I couldn't do the whole thing with VIA 6421:
Drive sense errors when running 79unlock.
'Cannot read from drive' in FWTB
It can be fiddly but works 100%. Thanks!
This post has been edited by nfitz: Aug 13 2008, 04:48 PM
Post by: droopie on August 13, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: Retroplay on August 13, 2008, 11:37:00 AM
At first the PC completely froze during the 79Unlock command.
Media Player Classic turned out to be the problem, after I played the unlock cd with WMP it worked.
Great work Podger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Btw it's my very first X360 mod ever.
This post has been edited by Retroplay: Aug 13 2008, 06:38 PM
Post by: BigAnthony on August 13, 2008, 01:03:00 PM
QUOTE(Retroplay @ Aug 13 2008, 08:21 PM)
I just successfully flashed my 0079FL drive with an onboard VIA 8237 controller.
At first the PC completely froze during the 79Unlock command.
Media Player Classic turned out to be the problem, after I played the unlock cd with WMP it worked.
Great work Podger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Btw it's my very first X360 mod ever.
I have the same problem when i get to the command prompt screen my pc freezes and xbox does also the done! does not come up please help
This post has been edited by BigAnthony: Aug 13 2008, 08:05 PM
Post by: hungaro on August 13, 2008, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Chimp5000 on August 13, 2008, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: deilzfcjk on August 13, 2008, 11:10:00 PM
Why don't you just burn the iso to a dvd? Just cause he tells you too burn to a CD in instructions....don't take it literally. A dvd is fine. Same shit. Just burn it and play it. I don't get why you have to extract the wav file??????? I don't understand your query?
Post by: OggyUK on August 14, 2008, 12:27:00 AM
It must be on a CD, its an image of a CD and its got a cue sheet for a reason.
Post by: remorema on August 14, 2008, 04:12:00 AM
BTW great work dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Post by: flash360 on August 14, 2008, 06:09:00 AM
QUOTE(remorema @ Aug 14 2008, 12:56 PM)
can I use the XENO conectivity kit to put the drive into mode B or it has to be with slax ?
BTW great work dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
You have to use slax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I would power it from the xbox too. Dont put that xeno anywhere near a 78 or 79.
Post by: darren4004 on August 14, 2008, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: Chimp5000 on August 14, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: deilzfcjk on August 15, 2008, 02:47:00 AM
QUOTE(flash360 @ Aug 14 2008, 02:53 PM)
You have to use slax (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I would power it from the xbox too. Dont put that xeno anywhere near a 78 or 79.
why wouldn't you use a xeno to power the 78 or 79? It works. The Xecuter Conn kit is where people inadvertently put the power plug upside down. The Xeno kit has a plug that plugs in one way and works good.
Post by: droopie on August 15, 2008, 04:43:00 PM
QUOTE(Chimp5000 @ Aug 15 2008, 01:07 AM)
Basically, during the flashing process, it got about half way through, stopped responding, then my computer BSOD'd. Anyone know why this may have happened?
yup. same here. froze. xp and vista. on vista it froze right after inserting the dvd. on xp it froze after doing the sector thing right half way of that. then the xbox gave me a red light. error E 65. said fnck this and called m$ and said i have the red ring. said to send it in. hope they wont check the seal as i hear they dont.
Post by: justicedreadz on August 27, 2008, 09:17:00 AM
Post by: uk_dan2k on August 27, 2008, 09:25:00 AM
the hitachi drive shows up in xp, also played the audio no problem, the 79unlock f (f is my 360 drive letter) came up with some error but it did so the !done at the bottom so i figured its unlocked ok.
any ideas ? thanks (computer keeps freezing for a few secs and then working again)
Post by: sephiroth666 on August 27, 2008, 09:53:00 AM
QUOTE(uk_dan2k @ Aug 27 2008, 04:25 PM)
im getting stuck when i use firmware toolbox, soon as i click dump from gdr drive it hangs and nothing comes up.
the hitachi drive shows up in xp, also played the audio no problem, the 79unlock f (f is my 360 drive letter) came up with some error but it did so the !done at the bottom so i figured its unlocked ok.
any ideas ? thanks (computer keeps freezing for a few secs and then working again)
Same happened to me but then I realised that I left the 79unlock CD in the drive. When I repeated the process I ejected the cd as soon as I had finished playing/stopping the audio. Then when I used the dos command I got only the done message (no error like the first time). Firmware toolbox worked a charm after this.
Post by: uk_dan2k on August 27, 2008, 10:00:00 AM
raw dump = cant read from drive
classic dump = cant read from drive
Post by: enkur on August 27, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
what are your specs?
OS?
chipset?
I am using Vista and Gigabyte X38 motherboard.
QUOTE(uk_dan2k @ Aug 27 2008, 05:00 PM)
update* done it again firmware toolbox sort of works can pick drive for dumping but cant dump.
raw dump = cant read from drive
classic dump = cant read from drive
Post by: greggmiester on August 27, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
I have the Hitachi 079fk drive and although IÂ’ve read the instructions I feel a bit daft as I really donÂ’t understand them so is there anyone who can tell me what to do in a simple way or perhaps talk me through it over xbl
Post by: Derfuhrer on August 28, 2008, 12:01:00 AM
Post by: XmodsUK on August 28, 2008, 03:01:00 AM
Post by: slimgrip on August 28, 2008, 05:00:00 AM
QUOTE(Derfuhrer @ Aug 28 2008, 07:01 AM)
Is it possible to flash with Xtreme firmware as weel as iXtreme as is noted in the method?
The FW you flash with depends on the version of FW toolbox you use. If you want none iXtreme you will need an older version, cant remember what versions of the top of my head.
Post by: excaliburlives on August 28, 2008, 08:31:00 AM
QUOTE(uk_dan2k @ Aug 27 2008, 11:25 AM)
im getting stuck when i use firmware toolbox, soon as i click dump from gdr drive it hangs and nothing comes up.
the hitachi drive shows up in xp, also played the audio no problem, the 79unlock f (f is my 360 drive letter) came up with some error but it did so the !done at the bottom so i figured its unlocked ok.
any ideas ? thanks (computer keeps freezing for a few secs and then working again)
QUOTE(sephiroth666 @ Aug 27 2008, 11:53 AM)
Same happened to me but then I realised that I left the 79unlock CD in the drive. When I repeated the process I ejected the cd as soon as I had finished playing/stopping the audio. Then when I used the dos command I got only the done message (no error like the first time). Firmware toolbox worked a charm after this.
Same problem i had. Like he said, remove the disc after you hit play and stop. Then go to command prompt to unlock, then put a 360 game in before youm start up toolbox.
This post has been edited by excaliburlives: Aug 28 2008, 03:33 PM
Post by: OggyUK on August 28, 2008, 10:36:00 AM
QUOTE(slimgrip @ Aug 28 2008, 12:00 PM)
The FW you flash with depends on the version of FW toolbox you use. If you want none iXtreme you will need an older version, cant remember what versions of the top of my head.
4.6 and I imagine the new 4.7 have rulesets for Xtreme 1.7
Post by: uk_dan2k on August 28, 2008, 03:40:00 PM
used nfoce4 chipset on mobo
Post by: Martinchris23 on August 28, 2008, 04:21:00 PM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Aug 28 2008, 05:36 PM)
4.6 and I imagine the new 4.7 have rulesets for Xtreme 1.7
Yes, they both do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Post by: 360Freak on August 28, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
Does 79 need VIA6421 to dump and flash or any onboard will do fine? thanks a lot.
Post by: slickman on August 28, 2008, 07:39:00 PM
I start booting up cd on my PC, then it starts booting the SLAX cd, i turn on the xbox 360, but then i never get to the message that says spinning disk, what happens is the text goes too fast and then it reaches the log in and password area!
is this something im doing wrong or i have different version of SLAX CD?
any help appreciated
thanks
Post by: salazmic on September 13, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Post by: calloused labia on September 14, 2008, 09:32:00 AM
This post has been edited by calloused labia: Sep 14 2008, 04:33 PM
Post by: JonGomez311 on September 16, 2008, 05:34:00 PM
thanx
Post by: JonGomez311 on September 16, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
Post by: nitrag on September 18, 2008, 05:22:00 PM
CODE
DeviceIOControl() failed 21
set (59E) bit 3 via Mode Select(10) failed (sense: 00/00/00)
DeviceIOControl() failed 21
failed to execute 0x00000000 (sense: 00/00/7C9101BB)
done!
help?
Post by: podger on September 18, 2008, 06:16:00 PM
This post has been edited by podger: Sep 19 2008, 01:16 AM
Post by: nitrag on September 18, 2008, 06:43:00 PM
a) the burned disc with the one song on it has to go in your xbox dvd drive, not your computer
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) your hitachi drive can't be a lemon, else it won't recognize the disc (duh! the reason why i'm swapping drives in the first place!)
Thanks for everyone's hard work!
Post by: test123123 on September 18, 2008, 08:30:00 PM
Do I need to use below method as it is in Mode B?
* Press Eject button once and manual push the DVD tray in
Post by: Ree1981 on September 18, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Post by: mcmong on September 19, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
QUOTE(kevin1031 @ Sep 10 2008, 07:08 PM)
i have a probelm i follow all the step in the 79 unlock .when i finished flashing the hitachi drive but when i test it out it still say unable to read disc??? plz help me
I'm getting the same problem as kevin, i flashed mines with vista if thats got anything to do with it...
Post by: skyippo on September 20, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
QUOTE(excaliburlives @ Aug 28 2008, 04:31 AM)
Same problem i had. Like he said, remove the disc after you hit play and stop. Then go to command prompt to unlock, then put a 360 game in before youm start up toolbox.
I have tried it and mine still says can't read from drive.
I do notice that my hitachi drive is still spinning loudly when I am trying to dump the firmware. Does that help with anything? Also, my PowerLED keeps blinking, when my drive is manually closed. Don't know what that means. Just hints I suppose. Any clue why this might be happening?
thanks,
skyippo
QUOTE(mcmong @ Sep 19 2008, 07:18 PM)
I'm getting the same problem as kevin, i flashed mines with vista if thats got anything to do with it...
Have you tried this: http://forums.xbox-s...howtopic=522506
Post by: sp3lld00m on February 02, 2020, 05:45:00 PM
tested n works great on Both Nforce3 N Nforce6 Mobo's !!
THANX PODGER , U RULE !!
Post by: skyippo on February 03, 2020, 10:11:00 PM
I HAD TO PUT MY 79 IN MODE B WITH ONBOARD INTEL SATA AND THEN DUMP THE FIRMWARE WITH VIA6421. I NOTICED THAT AFTER I DID THAT, THE 79 UNDER MY COMPUTER ACTUALLY GAVE THE SIZE OF THE DVD. BEFORE WHEN I KEEP GETTING CANNOT READ FROM MY DRIVE ON TOOLBOX, I NOTICED THAT THE 79 COULD NOT PROPERLY DISPLAY THE DVD SIZE, SAYING IT WAS LIKE LESS THAN 10MB, WHICH IS INCORRECT SINCE A DVD MOVIE TYPICALLY IS 4GB+. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS SAYS ANYTHING BUT THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE I GOT FROM GETTING THE TOOLBOX TO DUMP FIRMWARE INSTEAD OF "CANNOT READ FROM DRIVE" ERROR.
ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU ALL!
15 HOURS WORTH IT ALL.
Post by: xtipd on September 22, 2008, 08:04:00 AM
successfully completed using via6421 card with latest drivers on xp sp3
also played the 79unlock track in windows media player (ive seen posts saying to use vlc player)
...sooo stoked
Post by: skier354 on September 22, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
install 5.2 drivers for the via card DOWNLOAD
Put hitachi into mode b (I personally like using the dos modeb_16.exe method instead of slax) more info HERE
turn off computer (not restart)
unplug sata cable from card end, not hitachi end
turn on computer
once you see the windows loading screen with the blue bar, plug in the sata cable
windows should boot up and recognize your drive!
it took me a while to get this working and tried a million things before this method finally worked.
Post by: MacTrader on September 27, 2008, 11:09:00 PM
QUOTE(WA7ER @ Sep 9 2008, 07:51 PM)
Try updating to the latest VIA drivers (5.6) I was having this exact problem and updating my drivers from the ones included on the CD with the card to the latest ones solved it..
http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/windows_v-raid_v580a.zip
That should be a direct link to the drivers I used (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Anyone having problems DO THIS. I was having problems left and right, nothing seemed to work properly until I ran to the store and picked up a 6421 card. I managed to get it into mode B through windows but it would take a dogs age to load the audio file, then it would error out on not being able to read the disc through toolbox. I updated the drivers and it read the CD-R instantly, and toolbox worked perfectly. Incredible! Thanks!
From newb to pro in 6 hours...
Post by: BOXLord on September 30, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
What I used
Branded PC
Windows Vista 32bit
Via 6421A PCI Card - Hitachi 79 on CH1 no other s/ata devices connected to card
On Board S/ATA - 2 HDD's and 1 DVD-RW
Windows Media Player
ModeB by Slax2.1
Hitachi Power by XBOX with Video lead connected
Tried a PCI Sil3512 S/ATA card which failed, it played audio fine but wouldn't unlock.
PC had on-board S/ATA which hosted the Primary HDD, this didn't cause a problem but the S/ATA DVD-Drive did. Once slax had finished running, I powered off the PC I then disconnected the internal DVD drive and booted into windows, I left the Hitachi connect the entire time ejecting the tray twice during windows splash. All drivers updated from manufacturers sites.
Big thanks to Podger, OggyUK, textbook and everyone else who contributes towards the scene.
(ok so I burnt my audio DVD then downloaded it to my pc, bought a CMD of ebay and then my xbox powered off... Anyone know why, save me reading anything?.....no, fine I'm blaiming maximus)
Post by: speedy523 on October 09, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: ydkmy on February 03, 2020, 10:20:00 AM
I've got a Hitachi 79FL. I've got the VIA chipset, with the latest drivers. SATA connected to "input 1". Can get it into ModeB. Can get it recognized and assigned a drive letter in Windows XP Home SP3.
Can not get the autoplay (or any play) to work, in order to run the WAV. I insert the CD with the "image.cue" on it, drive spins up...and nothing. Windows thinks no disc is inserted.
The CD does work, on this computer, using another cd/dvd drive. It autoplays, and I can hear the sweet, dulcet tunes Podger created.
Anyone run into this? Is the Hitachi effd?
Thanks.
Post by: podger on February 03, 2020, 11:46:00 AM
Nah due... the .cue is an image file for an Audio CD...
Use ImgBurn, select burn image and pick up the .cue file and burn.....
This will make a standard audio CD that will play...
Speedy523:
It's the flash unlock that is temporary.. So you would need to unlock anytime you wan to flash... Most likely you would only ever want to do this once.... to hack.
This post has been edited by podger: Yesterday, 07:48 PM
Post by: ydkmy on February 03, 2020, 12:53:00 PM
QUOTE(podger @ Oct 12 2008, 07:46 PM)
Ydkmy:
Nah due... the .cue is an image file for an Audio CD...
Use ImgBurn, select burn image and pick up the .cue file and burn.....
This will make a standard audio CD that will play...
Thanks for the reply Podger.
Sorry, should of be clearer in my op...the audio cd works. I used ImgBurn, as you described, and burned the image of the .cue file. It successfully (auto)plays in my stereo cdplayer, my laptop cd player, and my 'puter's other cd drive. Just not the 79FL.
Post by: podger on February 03, 2020, 01:55:00 PM
This post has been edited by podger: Yesterday, 09:55 PM
Post by: ydkmy on February 03, 2020, 03:39:00 PM
Regular CD does not work, and regular DVD does not work in the 79FL.
To double check it's not a SATA driver issue, I hooked up the drive I'm trying to go to (I'm trying to spoof a Samsung for the fooked 79FL) and was able to play a regular CD, DVD, and...a CD-R (I didn't want to use the 79unlock CD).
So, if no media works in the 79FL, and the SATA channel seems to be working....it's gotta be the laser right?
Is there anything I can about this? No laser means no ROM dump? Which means no spoof?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/uhh.gif)
Post by: flash360 on October 12, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Post by: isharted on October 13, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
i followed the tutorial exactly
my xp machine was freezing on both silicon and 6421a during `79unlock f`
solution turned out to be timing of the wav sound. windows media player was too slow to pause it early enough. VLC worked first time
my only other problem was a failure: cannot read from drive
after getting it in mode b, i switched from the silicon to the 6421a, and it started working again
it's possible that my silicon is set for raid - i haven't looked into that yet
hope this helps someone
Post by: NEO_X on October 14, 2008, 04:52:00 PM
Post by: lulwut on October 16, 2008, 03:31:00 PM
Post by: Manny805 on October 20, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
QUOTE(Textbook @ Aug 4 2008, 12:46 AM)
Thanks podger, works great.
thx for the video...also thx for this useful program
Post by: JOSh765 on October 20, 2008, 11:57:00 AM
This is soo annoying,
rite ill go through what i did.
My chipset is Via 8251
I but the drive into mode b with slax v2.1
Used the soft unlock,
got the message "done"
Tried to read firmware with toolbox, it freezes the second i click raw dump firmware as.
tried with versions 4.6 and 4.8.
Ive tried changing the sata port ive used.
tried changing the chipset configuration in bios (tried in RAID, changed it and tried in IDE)
I updated drivers aswell, still didnt work.
I dont know what to do from now
Anyone know how to help.
Thanks
Post by: buddy6 on October 26, 2008, 11:40:00 AM
asrock motherboard SOCKET 462 /A
onboard sata VIA VT8237
thanks to everyone
Post by: GoDKiLLaX on October 26, 2008, 10:45:00 PM
PCI Via SATA card.
Post by: Memnock on October 29, 2008, 06:42:00 PM
QUOTE(nitrag @ Sep 19 2008, 12:22 AM)
I'm getting this error:
CODE
DeviceIOControl() failed 21
set (59E) bit 3 via Mode Select(10) failed (sense: 00/00/00)
DeviceIOControl() failed 21
failed to execute 0x00000000 (sense: 00/00/7C9101BB)
done!
help?
I'm getting the same error. Drive is confirmed to be open, and in mode B. When I type '79unlock E' it completely freezes my PC for several minutes, then fails with this error and the drive can no longer be detected in Windows.
Any ideas? I'm running Vista 64bit.
Post by: Antman1 on October 29, 2008, 06:47:00 PM
QUOTE(Memnock @ Oct 29 2008, 08:18 PM)
I'm getting the same error. Drive is confirmed to be open, and in mode B. When I type '79unlock E' it completely freezes my PC for several minutes, then fails with this error and the drive can no longer be detected in Windows.
Any ideas? I'm running Vista 64bit.
you will have to start it over again. it means that you paused the audio track in the wrong spot. when you play it once then press play and then pause almost immediatly and then when you type 79unlock e it should work. kinda gotta play with it a little.
Post by: sunkist09 on October 29, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Antman1 on October 30, 2008, 07:26:00 AM
QUOTE(sunkist09 @ Oct 29 2008, 09:01 PM)
Every time I try to boot into windows after getting the drive into mode b it recognizes the disc drive but it shows up with a ? next to it as a local disc. I go to put in the audio unlocker and my pc blue screens. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Post by: sunkist09 on October 30, 2008, 02:09:00 PM
also will my pc bsoding after getting the drive into mode b have any effect on the drive?
Post by: sunkist09 on October 30, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
Post by: calloused labia on October 30, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
QUOTE(dryden32 @ Oct 30 2008, 11:15 PM)
So is it possible to permanently mod the Hitachi 79 drive or would one have to apply the mod each time the xbox is turned on?
Thank You
Thank You
If you unlock a drive then power cycle it you will need to unlock it again. Keep in mind unlocking is only needed when dumping and flashing the firmware. Once you write the hacked firmware to the drive it is permanent.
Post by: sunkist09 on October 30, 2008, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: podger on October 31, 2008, 04:30:00 AM
QUOTE(dryden32 @ Oct 31 2008, 03:15 AM)
So is it possible to permanently mod the Hitachi 79 drive or would one have to apply the mod each time the xbox is turned on?
Thank You
Yes you can..... I posted in May how to edit your F/w to skip over the bit 4 0x5BD test..... this became known as the "Anti-Passkey" as it meant you only needed to use it once to "fix up" the f/w....
A lot of members asked why this wasn't in FWTB...
Turns out that it was since ver 4.0 circa July '07 but was not "Enabled" til after 79Unlock came out over a year later, for what I can only imagine was purely commercial reason, but you would have to Maximus what his motivations are...
This option is enabled NOW in FWTB 4.8 to enable this fix... you'll find it as an option when go to Smart Hack Patch in a section called "Special Firmwares"....
Post by: rowandacres on October 31, 2008, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: Andrewbacca on November 16, 2008, 08:24:00 PM
I have burnt it at several different speeds and none of them work, it just wont load the cd, I have tested the cds on my pc dvd and they run fine, I have also created a audio cd with some music on it which does run in the xbox drive and its the same make of disc as the 79 unlock cd was burnt to.
I have been tring all evening and I would really really like some pointers.
Thanks alot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Post by: Kreten on November 17, 2008, 01:16:00 AM
QUOTE(Andrewbacca @ Nov 16 2008, 11:24 PM)
Hi, I am having some trouble with unlocking the 79fl, I have already hacked a 78 which was easier but I cant get 79 unlock cd to run in the xbox dvd drive....
I have burnt it at several different speeds and none of them work, it just wont load the cd, I have tested the cds on my pc dvd and they run fine, I have also created a audio cd with some music on it which does run in the xbox drive and its the same make of disc as the 79 unlock cd was burnt to.
I have been tring all evening and I would really really like some pointers.
Thanks alot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
This post has been edited by Kreten: Nov 17 2008, 09:19 AM
Post by: Kreten on November 17, 2008, 02:48:00 AM
Post by: Andrewbacca on November 17, 2008, 03:44:00 AM
QUOTE(Kreten @ Nov 17 2008, 09:48 AM)
FOR THOSE HAVING TROUBLE WITH UNLOCK DISC NOT BEING RECOGNIZED IN THE DRIVE WHEN YOU GO TO BURN IT IN IMGBURN MAKE SURE UNDER WRITE TAO(TRACK AT ONCE) IS SELECTED I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS TRIED EVERYTHING FROM DOWNLOADING IMAGES DRIVERS CLEANING LASER USIN DIFFERENT MEDIA AND UNTILL I CHANGED THAT IT DIDN'T WORK
just tired this and still no joy.
Post by: Andrewbacca on November 17, 2008, 04:40:00 AM
then I when to the dos prompt and di 79unlock h and got the "done!" message but when I go teh Firmware toolbox I get "Cannot read from drive"
If its not one thing its another :@
Post by: adamsmith on November 26, 2008, 03:48:00 PM
Finally decided to flash the Elite, only to finding out it was a Hitachi 0079.
But after reading this tutorial and the 360mods.net video walkthrough this was done in 30minutes !
Thanks!!!
Post by: punk rocker on November 26, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: calloused labia on November 26, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
QUOTE(punk rocker @ Nov 26 2008, 08:19 PM)
I am having issues with the 79fl drive and with this tut. i have followed it to the T and i still can not get the drive to flash. i can get it in b mode in slax 2.1 and after i run the audio file twice one full one play/pause and 79 unlock will give me errors. any idea on what i am doing wrong? any help would be greatfull. i have been at this for a week now and still no progress.
Well, make sure you are playing the "audio file" from the Hitachi.
Then make sure to eject the disk before you run the unlock.
Post by: cjsketchy on November 30, 2008, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: rmriggin on December 03, 2008, 08:03:00 AM
Post by: KINGBRIMSTONE on December 09, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
QUOTE(podger @ Aug 2 2008, 08:52 PM)
Good News!!!!!
Not quiet a soft unlock but close enough
http://rs117.rapidsh...1/79_Unlock.rar
Turorial:
1. Unrar the file
2. Burn the CD Image (use the .CUE File), I used ImgBurn....
3. Put 79 in Mode B With Slax 2.1
3. Insert the CD in the 79 and play the track, wait for it to finish...
4. Then press play again and straight away pause it, you should hear some noise
5. Eject the disk, using the eject button not the PC ( it does something different)
6. Run the the command in a command window
79Unlock h
// where h is the drive letter of the 79
7. If all went well bit 4 of (0x5BD) should be set and the drive should be unlocked
8. Drive will dump and flash with Toolbox...
This is a tempory unlock, (0x5BD) is in RAM and would need to be done each time you power the drive, although I've posted how to by pass this with the drive unlocked with a passkey.....
Has not been extensively tested but worked on 6 drives to day so far...
Thanks to OggyUK, mp3boy, Antman1 with the testing.... Also RKO Pheonix needs a mention as he unwittingly leant his 360 to Oggy today.... and Seventhson for the help early on and his fabulous blog
..............Details to follow... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Post by: torios on December 19, 2008, 09:51:00 AM
Okay, first of all: thanks for all the work that all of you put into this (GO PODGER!
), building this stuff and helping folks afterwards. /bowsAnd im here with a problem (who woulda guessed..). Oh, i did succeed in fashing a benq before so this is not that new to me but im kinda stuck with the FL one :/
Ive read the WHOLE thread (swear!), either my problem is pretty unique or i fucked up somewhere bigtime. about 20 times (i kinda doubtit..!?)
Im quite sure the issue i have is purely driver related so any hints as to what drivers i should use wuold be greatly appreciadet, but I want to post the whole problem just to be sure..
Setup:
Nforce4 (Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 (rls v1.0, Firmware F8)
XP 32bit SP3 "clean" install just for this because i had some strange phenomena with my fucked gaming-install
360Drive powered by the xbox, connected to sata port 0, video cable IS connect
###Yeah, lot of story and too few drivernames/versions, I know, Ill insert these when im home###
All the steps work (slax-ModeB-AudiCD) but when it comes to the 79unlock..
A.
before i reinstalled XP,
I allways, no matter what, got the 112-Error (not the 5something one, never), then the done! and the drive just locked up - it didnt respond to the drives eject-button, forcing it closed manually didnt help either, windows-explorer crashes when directed to the drive, system freezes after some time.
Then I read the only other post with a similar problem and the suggested soution seemed to be to install windows to an IDE drive (used a sata one before) and boot from that to flash the drive.
So I did.
B.
Clean install with SP3,
network drivers installed, latest nvidia chipset drivers installed, these screwed something over with the network driver, got that to work in the end somehow (install/reinstall/uninstall drivershi!t) and I could perform a successful 79Unlock with the 500something error!
4.6 Toolbox stuttered (froze/unfroze) the whole system for a bit with the orig DVD in drive, got a "unable to read from drive" when dumping the firmware.
B1.
Thougt this ("unable [...]") was related to pausing the audiofile at a wrong moment so i rebooted the pc, reset the 360drive (powercycle), when through the slax thing again,[...], when windows came up AGAIN something happended to the installed devices (re-detected some hardware, autoinstalled drivers, all seemed fine), played the audio and paused thefile at a different moment than before aaaand...
got the 112-Error again in stead of the 5XX, drive froze up like it did when running windows from the sata hdd.
C.
This wonderful experience brougth me to believe 3 things:
1. the 112-Error does not seem to neccessarily be related to booting from a sata drive as suggested, as i got this error when booting from an IDE drive as well.
2. I need help installing drivers, this is f*ing embarrasing.
Will someone please post me the order in which i should install which drivers? Network first, chipset first, whatever second/third?
And would someone please post me known-to-work nforce4-driverversions?
I'll only use this XP install for flashing a friends drive, so a "just install this chipset driver, f*ck the rest" will be perfectly allright too, the system doesnt need to perform, it just needs to work for this one $&!*'## task. Which I have sunk about 30hrs into allready (OMFG, embarrasing entry Nr. 2).
3. Ive lost about an hour of the year 2008 to the dosbox. on my homepc. /sits in a corner, weeping
Please, to the GODS of this game: Helpz please!
Post by: torios on December 19, 2008, 10:05:00 AM
QUOTE(KINGBRIMSTONE @ Dec 10 2008, 06:14 AM)
WHATS UP ALL? IM A NOOB CAN SOMEONE HELP ME UNDER STAND HOW TO DO THIS I GOT MY XBX360 OPEN AND I HAVE THE OO79 DRIVE AT THAT POINT IM LOST ON THE NEXT STEPS PLUS DO I HAVE WHAT I NEED ON MY PC. THX FOR THE TIME AND HELP
Uhm.. when you read this thread max 10 pages in you will have found two different video tutorials and links to one or two pdfs explaining the whole process in quite some datail (go for the pdf to understand what you are doing).. I got all the information which i used to flash my BenQ from this thread.
Or google "360 textbook pdf" or "360 podger pdf". Its a bit like this forums search option, ya know?
Post by: StrictPuppet on December 29, 2008, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: yosomono99 on January 02, 2009, 03:07:00 PM
Any ideas.....
Edit:
Vista 32-bit
via controller
Post by: yosomono99 on January 02, 2009, 05:55:00 PM
But now i keep getting "Cannot read from Drive" in firmware toolbox.
Any help
Post by: Ranger72 on January 02, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
QUOTE(yosomono99 @ Jan 3 2009, 02:31 AM)
OK, figured out my previous issue, i forgot to plug in the damn video cables (duh!).
But now i keep getting "Cannot read from Drive" in firmware toolbox.
Any help
Are you putting a game disk or DVD movie in the drive when you are trying to read the firmware?
Post by: yosomono99 on January 02, 2009, 06:45:00 PM
QUOTE(Ranger72 @ Jan 2 2009, 08:37 PM)
Are you putting a game disk or DVD movie in the drive when you are trying to read the firmware?
yup, tried a 360 original and a DVD movie, both give same result. When i the "raw dump" button, computer sits there for about a minute or two, then comes back saying "Can't read from drive". If i click on "Classic Dump" it prompts me for a name and location of file, it "OK", then i get the "Can't read from drive" errror.
Post by: Ranger72 on January 02, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: yosomono99 on January 02, 2009, 07:14:00 PM
QUOTE(Ranger72 @ Jan 2 2009, 09:36 PM)
Are you going to command prompt and using the 79unlock app?
yup
here is what i've done...
boot from slax and get drive in mode B
reboot computer, leaving power to the drive on
(i've tried leaving the sata cable plugged in and plugging it in at windows boot screen.)
once in windows, i put in the unlock disc (takes 5-6 minutes, but it eventually pulls up.
play once, play and pause
close media player (tried vlc and wmp)
eject disc with 360 eject button
leave tray open
open cmd prompt and run 79unlock "x"...get the "done!" msg
close cmd prompt
insert DVD or orig. 360 game, wait for it to spin up
close out of "autoplay"
load up toolbox v4.8
click "tools" then direct drive dump then on raw dump button
always get the "cannot read drive" error.
i've flashed a 78 on this same rig before with no problem
Post by: yosomono99 on January 03, 2009, 03:45:00 PM
I needed to update my via drivers (which I thought were up to date to begin with). Oh well, once that was done flashed in a matter of minutes.
Post by: FighterInTheWind on January 29, 2009, 05:44:00 AM
I'm new to this forum.
I am seeking help regarding an issue I am struggling with.
I have read through this thread and haven't seen this problem reported so far.
My setup:
Hitachi 79FL
Xecuter Connectivity Kit
PC Motherboard: Asus P4S800D with 2 onboard SATA slots.
Slax CD 2.1
I have already flashed a few Hitachi drives like 46 and 47 models with this same setup.
But I have a problem trying to put the 79FL drive in Mode B using Slax.
I see that the drive is well recognized by the BIOS, during bootup I see:
Primary Master: HL-DT-STDVD-ROM GDR3120L
Secondary Master: < SATA device not found >
The Slax CD is booting but I can't get to "spinning up disc" point.
I keep getting the following sequence of errors/warnings:
"
Limiting speed to P1xx (xx are probably speed values and it's decreasing at each sequence)
Speed down requested but no transfer mode left
hard resetting port
........... .... (ATA bus error)
"
I finally get the Linux prompt at the end.
Anyone seen this before?
I was thinking of a defect DVD drive but I've tried two 79FL and got the same symptoms.
I'm now thinking of getting the VIA 6421 PCI board, but since I've modded other Hitachi models before with this same exact setup, why would it be a SATA port issue?
Any feedbak appreciated.
Post by: sharkey34 on February 06, 2009, 04:45:00 AM
I'm having problems with the 79 unlock. I've got the drive into mode B using slax and it shows up in windows.
I have have played the audio file correctly but when i do the command prompt i get
this message '79unlock H Is not a reconised as an interal or external command, operable programme or batch file'
I have ejected the disk before i do the command prompt
I am using a Usb-Sata cable, windows vista and the drive is powered by the 360.
Has anyone had the same or know what i'm doing wrong.
Thanks.
Post by: ade_dnb on February 10, 2009, 04:10:00 AM
QUOTE(sharkey34 @ Feb 6 2009, 12:21 PM)
Hi All
I'm having problems with the 79 unlock. I've got the drive into mode B using slax and it shows up in windows.
I have have played the audio file correctly but when i do the command prompt i get
this message '79unlock H Is not a reconised as an interal or external command, operable programme or batch file'
I have ejected the disk before i do the command prompt
I am using a Usb-Sata cable, windows vista and the drive is powered by the 360.
Has anyone had the same or know what i'm doing wrong.
Thanks.
Make sure your in the same directory as the script.
Post by: deilzfcjk on February 10, 2009, 03:52:00 PM
QUOTE(ade_dnb @ Feb 10 2009, 03:46 AM)
Make sure your in the same directory as the script.
yeah he doesn't know about manually entering commands and entering directory trees. lol.
Post by: FighterInTheWind on February 11, 2009, 07:34:00 AM
QUOTE(smith81 @ Feb 11 2009, 03:32 PM)
But Cannot keep The Drive Shut
Not sure why you trying to keep the drive shut, it's not mandatory to have it closed.
Also there's no power light on the DVD drive when unmounted or.. which power led are you referring to?
I would suggest you follow the instructions in the youtube video I've pasted above.
PS: please use some punctuation in your wording, that will help us to understand what you are struggling to express.
Post by: smith81 on February 11, 2009, 09:22:00 AM
turned on PC/Xbox360,
Put in Slax CD, Booted From Cd.
Pressed Eject on the xbox At the "Disk Spinning Up" Cmd, Slax Continued to load.
Removed Sata from Xbox ,Restarted PC and Reconected the Sata Cable
Opened and Closed the Drive on windows Start-Up (As Per Video).
Windows Detects Drive In Device Manager ( *J* Drive ).
Put In ( 79 Unlock Cd, "Burned With Imgburn @ x2 On Cd-r").
But the Drive Will Not Stay Closed ( Just Hear a noise from the xbox, Then Tray Ejects)
( Also Just Ejects with no cd in the drive aswell )
When I Close the tray Led On the Xbox just Under The Power Button Flashes then The Tray Opens
Hope This Is Better Thanks
This post has been edited by smith81: Feb 11 2009, 05:23 PM
Post by: FighterInTheWind on February 11, 2009, 11:42:00 AM
I have been through the thread again and noticed this post from darkrain which might be of interest:
QUOTE
darkrain
post Aug 4 2008, 10:46 AM
I used a Slax 2.1 CD and a PCI Via sata card, one thing for people to remember that when you insert the 79 Cd and a DVD into the drive is to close the drive with the eject button pressing it twice and while the drive is closing to press eject again to stop the drive from ejecting the disk.
post Aug 4 2008, 10:46 AM
I used a Slax 2.1 CD and a PCI Via sata card, one thing for people to remember that when you insert the 79 Cd and a DVD into the drive is to close the drive with the eject button pressing it twice and while the drive is closing to press eject again to stop the drive from ejecting the disk.
Post by: deilzfcjk on February 11, 2009, 02:17:00 PM
QUOTE(FighterInTheWind @ Feb 11 2009, 10:42 AM)
OK, So I assume you are powering the DVD drive directly from the Xbox not the Xecuter kit (I used the Kit but that shouldn't make much difference). You don't have to unplug/plug the SATA cable while rebooting the PC, it worked without that step for me.
I have been through the thread again and noticed this post from darkrain which might be of interest:
yeah it's a symptom of mobe b. You got to press eject like 3 times. ah sigh! Why all the newbness lately.
Post by: deilzfcjk on February 11, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
@Fighterinthewind I know that you done your share of reading, so you're not a noob. The previous reply was actually aimed at the guy you were helping.
You can actually keep the drive 2 different ways. you push the eject button 2 twice to get the sled closing, and then once more while it's closing.
So, you probably never knew that which is why you directed smith81 to that thread about pushing it 3 times.
For learning purposes that's called a symtom of mode-b.
Anyways, when you flashed your drive you probably just pushed the drive in manually, which works too.
Post by: smith81 on February 11, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
QUOTE(deilzfcjk @ Feb 11 2009, 09:53 PM)
yeah it's a symptom of mobe b. You got to press eject like 3 times. ah sigh! Why all the newbness lately.
i have flashed other drives before just never a hitachi sorry, But we all need to start somewhere
Thanks For The Information
This post has been edited by smith81: Feb 12 2009, 01:29 AM
Post by: FighterInTheWind on February 12, 2009, 05:38:00 AM
QUOTE(deilzfcjk @ Feb 11 2009, 12:28 AM)
yeah he doesn't know about manually entering commands and entering directory trees. lol.
QUOTE
@Fighterinthewind I know that you done your share of reading, so you're not a noob. The previous reply was actually aimed at the guy you were helping.
Well, I don't really care whom that was addressed to but your posts are just useless. They bring nothing to the discussion but criticism, I would rather hold down If I were you. We've all been noobs one day and so were you. So please show some respect.
Post by: GrandPipe on February 19, 2009, 01:01:00 AM
Have been able to put drive into modeb ok, boot into windows, put the unlock79 CD in and play the audio CD through once, then pause after the replay. Then, when i eject via the xbox (have also tried via xtractor360 adapter as well), it does nothing. If i turn on the TV i can see the display saying the try is 'opening...', but nothing ever happens. I've tried clicking eject a few times and get no response. I need to power off the drive to get any response from it again. Using a VIA 6421 card with updated drivers. But confused over why this would be happening.
Is this a common issue? wasnt able to find anything specific after searching for any answers.
Thanks.
Post by: mad3265 on February 28, 2009, 07:05:00 PM
My problem is much before most people seem to be running into issues. My 79 drive refuses to read the WAV file (Yes it is in mode B ). I use IMGBurn with CD-RW, and have burned many CD's all at different speeds...yes even at 2x. The disc is easily read in my computers DVD drive, but when I pop it into my xbox, it tries to run it but nothing happens...and when I open my drive that is associated with my xbox it asks me to insert a disc.
Any form of help would be sooo much appreciated...my wife is going to kill me if I don't put our xbox back together soon.
This post has been edited by mad3265: Mar 1 2009, 03:12 AM
Post by: xbox360dude on March 01, 2009, 02:14:00 AM
QUOTE(mad3265 @ Mar 1 2009, 03:05 AM)
Hi all, I was hoping to find my own answer, and after 2 days of pulling my hair out over this simple problem I'm giving in and posting a question in this ooold old thread.
My problem is much before most people seem to be running into issues. My 79 drive refuses to read the WAV file (Yes it is in mode B ). I use IMGBurn with CD-RW, and have burned many CD's all at different speeds...yes even at 2x. The disc is easily read in my computers DVD drive, but when I pop it into my xbox, it tries to run it but nothing happens...and when I open my drive that is associated with my xbox it asks me to insert a disc.
Any form of help would be sooo much appreciated...my wife is going to kill me if I don't put our xbox back together soon.
Are u 100% sure it is in mode b..... like double presses to eject????
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Post by: kawgomoo on April 10, 2009, 06:32:00 PM
just flashed my 0079fl.
toolbox 4.6
slax 2.1
image.cue {wav file}
TDK media {officemax/cheap}
Burned CD's using PowerISO.
GTA 4 Game
Onboard VIA Sata chipset
console powered drive
xbox and pc grounded togetherd with vice grips
The box had no video out already. No RROD, but no video. Falcon chipset. Its been overheated too many times to recall. but i digress.
Flashed the DVD, everything went right along with Podgers unlock79 video on youtube.
Rebooted the xbox after the flash, RROD. Code 0102.
What gives? could the flash have caused this RROD? Can i recover from it?
i need to get this handled before i try it on a "Real" 360
Post by: kawgomoo on April 10, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
just wonder why. the flash went good, no lockups... cant get back into mode b, or see it in windows. eject button on the front works, thats about it.
Post by: jp35 on April 11, 2009, 07:09:00 AM
QUOTE(kawgomoo @ Apr 10 2009, 11:05 PM)
edit that....bricked it. oh well.
just wonder why. the flash went good, no lockups... cant get back into mode b, or see it in windows. eject button on the front works, thats about it.
if your getting 3 red lights flashing code 102 thats another issue. If you can eject your drive but getting the 3 red lights your drive should be flashed properly. If your trying to see the drive in windows you can't because your console is giving you rrod you will need a connectivity kit to power it up that way until you resolve your 102 problem
Post by: Shuino on May 25, 2009, 12:40:00 PM