Post by: Xbox-Scene on August 28, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
| >>A Software/Hardware combination method has been discovered on how to extract your drivekey for a lite-on drive... This exe is a win32 app that extracts the drive key from the Lite-On 360 drive via Serial. Be warned: This win32 program does not use the windows API. The exe writes directly to the ATA controller's I/O ports (which requires Geek Hideout's I/O dll, which I have included in the rar). It also requires that you be using an ATA - SATA adapter to connect your 360 drive to your PC, or an SATA controller that has a legacy mode (try the BIOS setup options on your controller). Geremia - initial concept C4eva - the CDB's and how to send them Podger - for the code Seventhson - for the userspace parallel ATA driver *Please note that this is NOT a firmware hack for a lite-on drive. It is just a way to retrieve the key from the drive for use with another drive (samsung, hitachi, benq) that is capable of being modified. This release is a revision of the original DVDKey released by Geremia for use within a windows operating system. You can find the original DOS based version by Geremia here DeViLs360 has written a thorough tutorial using the DOS based version of DVDKey here, and should be updating shortly to include DVDKey32. The tutorial includes the creation of the RS232 Serial cable to connect to the drive, getting the key from the lite-on and spoofing it to work with another drive. Official Site: n/a (by c4e, podger and Geremia) Download: here News-Source: xbins |
Post by: Iriez on August 28, 2008, 10:08:00 PM
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Post by: D2C MASTER on August 29, 2008, 02:30:00 AM
Post by: ca102455 on August 29, 2008, 02:44:00 AM
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Post by: pinkerton on August 29, 2008, 02:46:00 AM
Just watch the ebay sales of samsung/hitachi/benq drives increase followed by a ban hammer.
Post by: Spark on August 29, 2008, 02:51:00 AM
Post by: joe90 on August 29, 2008, 04:16:00 AM
QUOTE(Spark @ Aug 29 2008, 10:27 AM) 
They won't since there are very few home modders out there with the ability to do something like this, unless somebody like T-X create a retail key retriever.
Xecuters next project then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) a clip on device that allows you to read the key without soldering, like the spider chips or the old xbox no solder chips..
/edit to say, great work guys.. good job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
This post has been edited by joe90: Aug 29 2008, 11:17 AM
Post by: mattdogg on August 29, 2008, 06:00:00 AM
Sorry for the dumb question, I'm guessing it still requires RS232
Post by: System32 on August 29, 2008, 06:08:00 AM
Someone known if it's still necessary use the chip... or with only connect to the sata port is enought...
Edit: Where can i find a tutorial?
This post has been edited by System32: Aug 29 2008, 01:12 PM
Post by: Antman1 on August 29, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
QUOTE(System32 @ Aug 29 2008, 07:44 AM)
Hi!!!
Someone known if it's still necessary use the chip... or with only connect to the sata port is enought...
Edit: Where can i find a tutorial?
Only tutorial I have seen is here.
Right now this is the only method.
Post by: SpIdErXeN on August 29, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: t0m on August 29, 2008, 09:42:00 AM
Post by: caster420 on August 29, 2008, 10:42:00 AM
QUOTE(SpIdErXeN @ Aug 29 2008, 11:31 AM) 
I still need the RS232 serial cable + soldering to extract the drive key.
Yes, you do.
Congrats to all involved; Geremia, Podger, C4eva, etc..
Caster.
Post by: SpirosPower on August 29, 2008, 10:59:00 AM
Post by: andyb22 on August 29, 2008, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: modslave on August 29, 2008, 11:48:00 AM
QUOTE(andyb22 @ Aug 29 2008, 06:43 PM)
Hey guys I havent really been following this scene in awhile. How long ago did this drive start showing up and is it in all models now?
In my opinion from reading posts there mainstream from about April '08 onwards, so
GREAT WORK GUYS!!
Post by: SpIdErXeN on August 29, 2008, 11:56:00 AM
QUOTE(caster420 @ Aug 29 2008, 05:42 PM)
Yes, you do.
Congrats to all involved; Geremia, Podger, C4eva, etc..
Caster.
Hmm...really? How exactly is DvdKey32 different than DvdKey 1.1 then? the readme says, "It also requires that you be using an ATA - SATA adapter to connect your 360 drive to your PC, OR an SATA controller that has a legacy mode (try the BIOS setup options on your controller)."
Post by: podger on August 29, 2008, 12:06:00 PM
QUOTE(SpIdErXeN @ Aug 29 2008, 05:56 PM)
Hmm...really? How exactly is DvdKey32 different than DvdKey 1.1 then? the readme says, "It also requires that you be using an ATA - SATA adapter to connect your 360 drive to your PC, OR an SATA controller that has a legacy mode (try the BIOS setup options on your controller)."
Bacially, you're right it does exactly the same thing.. but, there are a few small differences
1. It runs in windows and not dos.... Some people have issues booting dos because of lack of floopy support or no floppy drive etc... or just couldn't be bothered rebooting....
2. You can choose a com port other than com1...
Post by: SpIdErXeN on August 29, 2008, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: Caddenmods on August 29, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
It is simply too small for a novice to do you need a lot of experience for this sort of thing I think. I have no problem following the instructions or understanding it I just cannot solder those two points being a lefty I suppose that does not help.
Can anyone retrieve the key for me?
Post by: System32 on August 29, 2008, 01:55:00 PM
PD: Look http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dekazeta.net%2Findex.php%3Fshowtopic%3D73279&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&sl=es&tl=en... the translation it isn't quite good
Post by: skul3r on August 29, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Thanks
Post by: Antman1 on August 29, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
QUOTE(System32 @ Aug 29 2008, 02:55 PM)
In another forum it say's that with DVDKey32 and BenQ Un_Lock you can drag out the key without using chip...
PD: Look http://translate.google.es/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dekazeta.net%2Findex.php%3Fshowtopic%3D73279&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&sl=es&tl=en... the translation it isn't quite good
That looks like a typo.
QUOTE(skul3r @ Aug 29 2008, 03:00 PM)
Hi... im noob on those modding things... but with the DVDKey i will be able to change my liteon with a benq for example using the same xbox 360 (originaly liteon)?
Thanks
That is true, You might want to go with a Hitachi or Samsung, Samsung is the preferred of both.
Post by: Knasen on August 29, 2008, 03:08:00 PM
Post by: Great2bfree on August 29, 2008, 05:48:00 PM
QUOTE(Caddenmods @ Aug 29 2008, 08:21 PM)
I just bricked my xbox 360 doing this so be careful. I had not problem with the using a connectivity kit. I rewired it to the rs232 no problem it was when I came to solder bridge those two points on the board I messed it up.
It is simply too small for a novice to do you need a lot of experience for this sort of thing I think. I have no problem following the instructions or understanding it I just cannot solder those two points being a lefty I suppose that does not help.
Can anyone retrieve the key for me?
I would recommend people to use conductive paint for those two points, makes life much easier. could always use a Qtip to clean it up.
Post by: Toddler on August 29, 2008, 06:34:00 PM
Second for the conductive paint method, but still a little scary either way. I think this is going to breathe new life into the modder-for-hire forum.
Post by: SatanUk on August 29, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
QUOTE(Xbox-Scene @ Aug 29 2008, 04:59 AM)
DeViLs360 has written a thorough tutorial using the DOS based version of DVDKey http://www.devilsps3.centelia.net/liteon/ and should be updating shortly to include DVDKey32. The tutorial includes the creation of the RS232 Serial cable to connect to the drive, getting the key from the lite-on and spoofing it to work with another drive.
lol all you people asking for a tutorial when theres a damn good one linked in the first post and on the main page of xbox-scene lolz at you all for asking.......
hopefully you can see it now but just in case
http://www.devilsps3.centelia.net/liteon/
Post by: gtasaif on August 29, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
i have been discovering new things with the 360 elite i just bought it was manufactures in august is that a good things plus i am going to learn how to hack it since all this make no sense 
Post by: Modify_inc on August 29, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Ree1981 on August 30, 2008, 01:13:00 AM
I hope it works though, and that we get som success reports soon, 'cause I've ordered all the necessary components and I'm gonna give it a try soon.
Hope it works with Samsungs spoofed as Lite-ons too.
Post by: MicroShack on August 30, 2008, 04:45:00 AM
QUOTE(Ree1981 @ Aug 30 2008, 07:13 AM)
Oi, that tutorial needs to be re-written. Not to say I'm not thankful, I AM, but it's.. messy. ^^;
I hope it works though, and that we get som success reports soon, 'cause I've ordered all the necessary components and I'm gonna give it a try soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Hope it works with Samsungs spoofed as Lite-ons too.
I have to agree its abit messy but its good...
I have done 5 liteons so far and all ok..
If I get time today I will re-write it and add my findings and tips to it which will help others..
Post by: Ree1981 on August 30, 2008, 08:05:00 AM
QUOTE(MicroShack @ Aug 30 2008, 12:45 PM)
I have to agree its abit messy but its good...
I have done 5 liteons so far and all ok..
If I get time today I will re-write it and add my findings and tips to it which will help others..
That sounds sweet. I'll be watching this thread then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Post by: Revolt_Gameshop on August 30, 2008, 09:15:00 AM
Post by: Ree1981 on August 30, 2008, 01:21:00 PM
Maximus - FIRMWARE TOOLBOX V4.8
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Last minute change, thanks to DeViLs360 for pointing possible issue with spoofing drives to liteon Cheesy
WHATS NEW ON V4.8:
� �- ADDED: � � Custom Spoofing Option on "Tools->Spoof Firmware" option (it asks for your 96 bytes inquiry.bin), this could be safer for spoofing drives to Liteon because appears Liteon drives have per-drive specific inquiry response.
If you lost you inquiry.bin file and cannot redump it, then go ahead with listed Liteon spoofing option (it will work
but you will not have the factory value).
� �- ADDED: � � You can now open key.bin file from main window instead of manually type the key (will ask for a 16 bytes file).
� �- FIXED: � � Clicking on firmware file didnt open properly on toolbox.
Post by: Ree1981 on August 30, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: Bo0m3r on August 31, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
If you can write too than we only need to wait for c4e to release a custom fw?
Anyway, nice job to all!
I really thought this one would take a while or even be non-modable, especially when looking at that patent description.
Post by: Antman1 on August 31, 2008, 06:45:00 AM
QUOTE(Bo0m3r @ Aug 31 2008, 07:17 AM)
Does anybody knows if this trick works in 2 ways? read/write?
If you can write too than we only need to wait for c4e to release a custom fw?
Anyway, nice job to all!
I really thought this one would take a while or even be non-modable, especially when looking at that patent description.
This will allow you to read only the key and spoof info. This does not dump the whole firmware yet. From what I have seen it is a read only flash but that may change not sure. but if they cant get a whole dump of the firmware it would be difficult to write new firmware for it.
Post by: Iriez on September 01, 2008, 11:56:00 AM
All other drive vendor's should be fine.
QUOTE(Ree1981 @ Aug 30 2008, 02:21 PM)
Yup, here's the release info. Source is: http://360patches.com/forums/index.php
Maximus - FIRMWARE TOOLBOX V4.8
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Last minute change, thanks to DeViLs360 for pointing possible issue with spoofing drives to liteon Cheesy
WHATS NEW ON V4.8:
� �- ADDED: � � Custom Spoofing Option on "Tools->Spoof Firmware" option (it asks for your 96 bytes inquiry.bin), this could be safer for spoofing drives to Liteon because appears Liteon drives have per-drive specific inquiry response.
If you lost you inquiry.bin file and cannot redump it, then go ahead with listed Liteon spoofing option (it will work
but you will not have the factory value).
� �- ADDED: � � You can now open key.bin file from main window instead of manually type the key (will ask for a 16 bytes file).
� �- FIXED: � � Clicking on firmware file didnt open properly on toolbox.
Post by: Ree1981 on September 01, 2008, 04:15:00 PM
QUOTE(Iriez @ Sep 1 2008, 07:56 PM)
In regards to fwtoolbox, do NOT spoof a liteon onto a samsung! There are extra inquiries that need to be dealt with that will need a special samsung firmware released for!
All other drive vendor's should be fine.
What? I've heard of people spoofing Lite-ons onto Samsungs just fine. Where are you getting this information?
Post by: podger on September 01, 2008, 08:06:00 PM
This comes straight from c4eva. The same goes for Hitachi BTW.... Benq drives with iXtreme are fine... He will release new firmware....
In general cross spoofing is not considered 100% safe...... it's a possible detection mechanism.....
This post has been edited by podger: Sep 2 2008, 03:08 AM
Post by: podger on September 12, 2008, 03:38:00 AM
just uploaded a new version to xbins...
this version no longer needs the ctrl port used in the previous version
thanks the Seventhson and Uberfry for helping make this happen....
Usage
DVDKey32 xxxx y
xxxx is you port number, used in iPrep etc
y is you com port
This does work with USB 2 Serial adapters...
This post has been edited by podger: Sep 12 2008, 10:39 AM
Post by: qaz_76 on September 12, 2008, 05:02:00 AM
Post by: sittstav on February 03, 2020, 05:32:00 PM
QUOTE(qaz_76 @ Sep 12 2008, 01:02 PM)
I only get bluescreen with this.
Any luck getting past that bluescreen?
Post by: OggyUK on February 04, 2020, 12:47:00 AM
Post by: sittstav on September 18, 2008, 09:35:00 PM
QUOTE(OggyUK @ Sep 18 2008, 09:47 AM)
Try logging in as adminstrator.
I'm always logged in as administrator.
Got it working anyways, I used the S-ATA ports on my motherboard instead of using my VIA PCI card.
Post by: chenzhuops2 on September 19, 2008, 02:03:00 AM
Post by: pyter on September 19, 2008, 05:12:00 AM
Podger made a new exe that uses a differnet portio driver from Geek Hideout...
Then follow DeViLs360's tutorial. With me it didn't work with the paper clip trick. Use the "power off when closing" trick instead.
Plug the serial cable, power on the drive and turn on the computer, but plug the SATA cable on Windows boot logo!
I tried with the new exe from Podger and it worked! Got myself the key and inquiry files.
Hope this help you out
Thanks a lot to Podger for the help he gave me!
This post has been edited by pyter: Sep 19 2008, 12:31 PM
Post by: podger on September 22, 2008, 07:34:00 AM
Just to follow on from Pyter's post, I have written a new exe that uses a different PortIO driver. This new one seems far more stable than the Geek's Hideout IO driver that I used previously, and as of now has not caused any BSOD's..
The only disadvantage is that there is a small install that needs to be done, but it's very simple, only needs to be done once and details are in the rarr....
Usage is the same....
It on Xbins & fixed link
thanks to Pyter, OggyUk and DeViLs360 for testing
This post has been edited by Iriez: Sep 25 2008, 05:01 PM
Post by: Ree1981 on September 22, 2008, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: qaz_76 on September 22, 2008, 11:27:00 AM
QUOTE(podger @ Sep 22 2008, 02:34 PM)
***Update***
Just to follow on from Pyter's post, I have written a new exe that uses a different PortIO driver. This new one seems far more stable than the Geek's Hideout IO driver that I used previously, and as of now has not caused any BSOD's..
The only disadvantage is that there is a small install that needs to be done, but it's very simple, only needs to be done once and details are in the rarr....
Usage is the same....
It on Xbins & ReDbOxMoDs
thanks to Pyter, OggyUk and DeViLs360 for testing
Heres screenshot of the error:
(IMG:http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5507/dvdkey32is7.jpg)
Post by: qaz_76 on September 22, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
QUOTE(qaz_76 @ Sep 22 2008, 06:27 PM)
No more bluescreen but no key either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Heres screenshot of the error:
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5507/dvdkey32is7.jpg
Used wrong sata-port. But no key.
(IMG:http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5882/dvdley32bpn0.jpg)
Post by: Ree1981 on September 22, 2008, 01:48:00 PM
Now I don't have to reboot my computer into DOS and then into Windows and into DOS again when doing these Lite-ons. 
This is a sorta noob question. Can you do the MS25/28 in Windows? I've always used the iPrep version and it always worked. Never bothered to look into new ways.
This post has been edited by Ree1981: Sep 22 2008, 08:49 PM
Post by: Mushy2000 on September 22, 2008, 11:44:00 PM
QUOTE(Ree1981 @ Sep 22 2008, 04:59 PM) 
Don't mean to alarm you Podger, but the link leads to a mutilation pic. You might want to ban yourself.
wtf... you can scar people for life by doing that crap...
Post by: mannyman on September 22, 2008, 11:57:00 PM
QUOTE(Ree1981 @ Sep 22 2008, 11:59 AM)
Don't mean to alarm you Podger, but the link leads to a mutilation pic. You might want to ban yourself.
I had the same problem with the mutilation pic with the mode b posting. Pretty gross, didn't expect to see that from a podger posting.
Anyway, I was able to figure out how to grab the file: Copy the link to the clipboard and paste into the address bar, erase the filename at the end, leaving just the path and then you should be able to open the file from the page that opens.
Post by: pyter on September 23, 2008, 03:38:00 AM
QUOTE(qaz_76 @ Sep 22 2008, 06:27 PM)
No more bluescreen but no key either.
Check with Realterm (here: Podger's Realterm tutorial) if you're getting the "0101" sequence from Lite-On. If not then the adapter is not working, or the wiring is wrong or your serial port is not working (check if it's on 3F8/IRQ4).
This post has been edited by pyter: Sep 23 2008, 10:42 AM
Post by: OggyUK on September 23, 2008, 10:29:00 AM
Also can confirm its faster than DVDKey 1.1 and leaves you in Windows to prep f/w
Nice one podger
Post by: marioflatini on September 23, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: pyter on September 23, 2008, 12:41:00 PM
But you can use the key and the spoof id provided by DVDkey to put it on an hackable drive.
Post by: k0mpresd on September 23, 2008, 03:59:00 PM
Post by: podger on February 03, 2020, 03:43:00 AM
Lahey over at 360mods.net kindly offered to create an installer for the port I/O driver. Installing is now a simple point and click process for all you Noobs out there.... This for all OS's from 98 onwards...
DVDKey32_v0.51