Post by: Xbox-Scene on May 05, 2006, 08:10:00 PM
Firmware Patcher v0.5-- Posted by XanTium on May 5 21:34 EST
Scener of F-360 TEAM released Firmware Patcher v0.5. Note that no patch is included, this is a win32 tool that will allow you to apply a diff/ppf-style patches to an Xbox 360 DVD firmware file whenever they get released:
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FEATURES 0.5:
* The program can patch (without overwrite) any firmware file with a fpx patch (fpt format will be released when we have a pfx creator).
NEXT FEATURES:
* Improve validation system of patches.
* Graphic environment.
* Code a fpx generator.
* Join this software with KeyDrive Xtractor/Patcher(info).
Official Site: http://www.foros360.com
Download: here
Post by: psxpirate1 on May 05, 2006, 06:48:00 PM
Now when can we get a timeline on that patch?
Post by: scener on May 05, 2006, 07:00:00 PM
Post by: SteveOA on May 05, 2006, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: Zenofex on May 05, 2006, 08:13:00 PM
Post by: n8thegr8 on May 05, 2006, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: Lamer123 on May 06, 2006, 12:14:00 AM
If your not a noob you can follow the tutorials up on any of the sites out there .
Post by: RolfLobker on May 06, 2006, 12:31:00 AM
So unless I am very much mistaken this is just a tool like ppf-o-matic where the only difference is that this is specifically meant for firmwares.
ppf-o-matic can do the same.
Or maybe someone can correct me?
Post by: adamscybot on May 06, 2006, 01:14:00 AM
This would mean that, whenever the firmware is released - you will need to get the key (which you can already do with other programs), then patch the patch!
Is that right?
EDIT: Woops, you will obviously patch the firmware and then write your DVD key after.
Adam
This post has been edited by adamscybot: May 6 2006, 08:16 AM
Post by: ZakMcRofl on May 06, 2006, 01:24:00 AM
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How does this not serve a purpose ??
If your not a noob you can follow the tutorials up on any of the sites out there .
It does serve a purpose but one that we already have hundrets of programs for. Its like making another notepad: interesting for the coder but chances that somebody really needs it are slim.
This post has been edited by ZakMcRofl: May 6 2006, 08:26 AM
Post by: adamscybot on May 06, 2006, 01:28:00 AM
The rest are just DVD key tools.
Adam
Post by: ZakMcRofl on May 06, 2006, 02:32:00 AM
QUOTE(adamscybot @ May 6 2006, 09:35 AM) 
Erm, correct me if Im mistaken - but this is the first program to be able to patch a firmware.
The rest are just DVD key tools.
Adam
Let's see, patch tools you could use to patch a firmware:
-PPF
-APE
-over 60 more at http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/patch-engine.html
By the way, some of these tools could easily patch the drive key as well if you customize (for example) the PPF you download.
Post by: aruaru on May 06, 2006, 02:02:00 AM
Post by: adamscybot on May 06, 2006, 02:21:00 AM
QUOTE(ZakMcRofl @ May 6 2006, 09:03 AM) 
Let's see, patch tools you could use to patch a firmware:
-PPF
-APE
-over 60 more at http://www.freedownl...tch-engine.html
By the way, some of these tools could easily patch the drive key as well if you customize (for example) the PPF you download.
Oh sorry, point taken
.What we really need is a flasher and the actual firmware!!!
Adam
Post by: O_oTheGameo_O on May 06, 2006, 03:07:00 AM
this is going really fast with foros people
but I wonder how long it will thake people to release the actual FW... I am putting it on few weeks..
Post by: sowa99 on May 06, 2006, 06:07:00 AM
Anyway, this is sweet app
Post by: scener on May 06, 2006, 06:43:00 AM
By the way, the patch isnt't illegal
Post by: m3kal on May 06, 2006, 06:44:00 AM
Any 1 notice Xecuter site is down, been down for a while now!!!! I wonder?
Post by: ratis on May 06, 2006, 07:17:00 AM
i wish i paid attentioon growing up listenin to my grandparents speaking spanish so i could easily reaad your site lol anyway goodwork
Post by: JohnnyVegas on May 06, 2006, 08:53:00 AM
Very nice work.
Post by: ZakMcRofl on May 06, 2006, 08:58:00 AM
QUOTE(scener @ May 6 2006, 02:50 PM)
We can't use PPF because we want make an All-In-One software. We have a very good patcher now, and the code is our, so we can integrate it with KDX. This is the reason.
By the way, the patch isnt't illegal
I thought the ApplyPPF and MakePPF source code was avaiable. Don't get me wrong, I applaud every coder who wants to help out the community. I just don't think one should reinvent the wheel.
Anyways, what we really need it the actualy patch. IMHO its not necessary that every newbie can try this on the first day. We'd see far too many bricked drives and people who lost their drive key.
Post by: mat989 on May 06, 2006, 09:08:00 AM
if you are going to use a real hacked FW (illegal), then you need to extract your key from your original FW, and apply it to the hacked FW....
am i right or wrong??
Post by: tyuon on May 06, 2006, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: ruciz on May 06, 2006, 01:44:00 PM
We got the 'wheels' (Key extractor/reader/patcher) a while back so we can all drive on our certified roads, Now we got the 'car' - only thing left to get is the 'key' (the firmware patch)
Post by: m3kal on May 06, 2006, 01:55:00 PM
QUOTE(ruciz @ May 6 2006, 08:51 PM)
@tyuon: The patcher is the 'car' for the 360.
We got the 'wheels' (Key extractor/reader/patcher) a while back so we can all drive on our certified roads, Now we got the 'car' - only thing left to get is the 'key' (the firmware patch)
What a nice way to put it....
Post by: mat989 on May 06, 2006, 01:56:00 PM
Post by: n8thegr8 on May 06, 2006, 02:09:00 PM
Post by: m3kal on May 06, 2006, 03:04:00 PM
Post by: ZakMcRofl on May 06, 2006, 03:57:00 PM
And stop the car comparisons please, it just confuses people. The key extractor and the patcher are NOTHING. We have nothing. Well we do have a Xbox1 Firmware and that's a very good start but don't let all those new tools confuse you.
Those tools are written by people who have no clue (I assume) about firmware hacking. They do the same as all the generic patch tools we've had for YEARS. They are NO achievement for the "real" hacking scene. That doesn't mean they are useless, it just means that they don't get us even an inch closer to backups or homebrew on 360.
Just wait until the actual firmware (or patching instructions for it) is released. Everything else is just candy that makes it easier for noobs. Again, that doesn't make it useless, just useless to an advanced user or anybody who can read. Because anybody who can read should be able to figure out how to hex edit a drive key into a BIN file and how to apply a PPF patch. No magic tools needed for that.
Post by: Satanic Sheep on May 06, 2006, 03:34:00 PM
QUOTE(ZakMcRofl @ May 6 2006, 10:28 PM)
Just wait until the actual firmware (or patching instructions for it) is released. Everything else is just candy that makes it easier for noobs.
I'd imagine it would make it easier for everyone, not just "noobs" as you put it.
Post by: ZakMcRofl on May 06, 2006, 05:59:00 PM
QUOTE(Satanic Sheep @ May 6 2006, 11:41 PM)
I'd imagine it would make it easier for everyone, not just "noobs" as you put it.
No. It makes it different, not easier. Applying a PPF is really easy, so is hex editing a couple of bytes. I don't need to use a new tool just because it has "Xbox" in its name.
Anyways, it hurts nobody. I just wanted to clarify that this isn't getting us any closer to our goals.
Post by: feflicker on May 07, 2006, 12:55:00 AM
OBVIOUSLY, none of these x360 tools have a practical use for the vast majority of us right now. There are, however, a select few hackers out their with the firmware hack who can use these tools to simplify things a bit (if they want).
Anyone who has been paying attention can see that the experienced hackers are working on tools to make this mod reasonable for the average modder. They aren't "releasing" these tools for us to use at this point. They understand there is nothing we can do with them. They are releasing these tools so that you can see PROGRESS is being made
And about this patching tool. Who is to say that sources from other tools WEREN'T used? Can't you people see where this is going? This is the first release of a tool that will eventually be a "1-stop-shop" for everything involved with the dvd drive firmware! Who WOULDN'T want such a tool? Whining about the fact that you don't have the hack yet is pointless... We are all pretty much on that boat.
There is no need to say negative things about tools being developed just because the actual hack isn't out yet. After all, what good would the hack do for most of us if there weren't these tools? Who honestly wants to start hex-editing their dvd firmware and flashing it blindly hoping they got it right, etc? Just be patient and applaud the people actually spending their time trying to help us out! These tools will improve, become stable, and when we are ready for it, the hack will come out
Post by: Taran on May 07, 2006, 10:46:00 PM
Questions one: people keep talking about building a power connector for the 360 DVD drive. Today I left the DVD drive in the 360 and ran a SATA cable from my PC to the DVD drive. I turned on the 360 giving power to the DVD drive and then powered on my PC that was attached to the DVD with a SATA. The BIOS in my PC saw the xbox DVD drive with no problem. So the question is, do we still need the fancy power adaptor or is the way I did it perfectly fine??? (note: windows didnt see the DVD drive at all even though the BIOS did).
Question two: from everything I have read there is still no way to download the firmware (or upload it for that matter) from the DVD drive via Windows or any other OS. Correct???
Thanks for helping me understand where things are
Post by: X-Clusion on May 07, 2006, 11:52:00 PM
Answer 2: You can get the firmware that is on the drive... Read around, you'll find the method somewhere in here
Post by: Taran on May 08, 2006, 09:21:00 AM
Thanks again.
Post by: feflicker on May 08, 2006, 11:27:00 AM
You can use "mktflash", or something like that, off of a DOS boot disk to read/write to your flash (from what I have ready). I am waiting for all the bugs to get worked out before I even bother voiding my warranty, but I am still reading and staying on top of it waiting to pounce
Post by: Taran on May 08, 2006, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: Harry Paratestes on May 09, 2006, 07:05:00 AM
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