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help updating my xbox to newest dash and cfw
#1
03 Feb 2012 @ 10:31
paulcm77
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i havnt used my machine for like 2 years..it was originally done by a mod shop..think they soldered r707 and flashed drive ..it can play my old backups but not newer titles..i currently have a liteon drive .yellow wires...sytem info says 2.0.8955.0..older elite xbox..thx guys
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#2
03 Feb 2012 @ 15:02
1. Flash back to stock.
2. Update the dashboard to the latest version.
3. Flash to LT+ 3.0.
4. Patch and re-burn any games protected by AP2.5 (and use a Burner Max burner for XGD3 games).
You'll find info on all of this in the very first pinned thread right at the top of the forum.
2. Update the dashboard to the latest version.
3. Flash to LT+ 3.0.
4. Patch and re-burn any games protected by AP2.5 (and use a Burner Max burner for XGD3 games).
You'll find info on all of this in the very first pinned thread right at the top of the forum.
Click HERE for up to date 360 tutorials that may help you!
#4
03 Feb 2012 @ 21:59
Originally posted by paulcm77:.not sure if this makes it easier but i have no intentions of using the console online,
thx for the reply ..sorry if i come across like ive read no posts.but i have i just ended up confused .. so much info and i have so little knowledge.as my xbox is already soldered do i still need to connect xbox drive to sata pc cable to achieve this..if so i mighht just send off to mod peeps again
#5
03 Feb 2012 @ 22:16
Hey, no need to apologise. We were all in your position at one point.
As you already know what drive is in your console, the next stage would be to choose which method you're going to use for flashing it. I favour the Maximus Lizard, but there are other options such as some of the products made by Xecuter. I'd also recommend getting a case opening tool on eBay that will also come with the Torx driver you need for undoing some of the bolts inside the 360's case. There are plenty of guides to actually opening the 360 online.
Then download the firmware pack. Download the latest dashboard update from Xbox.com and pop it on a USB stick.
The next step would be to open the console and dump the key (check the JungleFlasher/Lizard guide), then you can flash it back to stock. If you don't have a backup of the stock firmware, then you can find one in the firmware pack. Once you've done that, you can update the dashboard via the update on the USB stick, then you can flash to LT+ 3.0.
The next step is to rip any AP2.5 games using ImgBurn, run the ISOs through abgx360 1.0.6 to patch them for use with LT+ 3.0, then re-burn them.
If you read through what I've just written and look for the relevant guides in the pinned thread I already mentioned, you'll find that it starts to become more clear! If you get stuck, just ask.
As you already know what drive is in your console, the next stage would be to choose which method you're going to use for flashing it. I favour the Maximus Lizard, but there are other options such as some of the products made by Xecuter. I'd also recommend getting a case opening tool on eBay that will also come with the Torx driver you need for undoing some of the bolts inside the 360's case. There are plenty of guides to actually opening the 360 online.
Then download the firmware pack. Download the latest dashboard update from Xbox.com and pop it on a USB stick.
The next step would be to open the console and dump the key (check the JungleFlasher/Lizard guide), then you can flash it back to stock. If you don't have a backup of the stock firmware, then you can find one in the firmware pack. Once you've done that, you can update the dashboard via the update on the USB stick, then you can flash to LT+ 3.0.
The next step is to rip any AP2.5 games using ImgBurn, run the ISOs through abgx360 1.0.6 to patch them for use with LT+ 3.0, then re-burn them.
If you read through what I've just written and look for the relevant guides in the pinned thread I already mentioned, you'll find that it starts to become more clear! If you get stuck, just ask.
Click HERE for up to date 360 tutorials that may help you!
#6
03 Feb 2012 @ 22:21
Oh and BTW, you might want to look at an alternative method like the xk3y or the Wasabi 360. They allow you to play game ISOs off an external hard drive. If the console is only going to be used offline, then that might be a better choice. The initial investment might be a bit more than buying the gear you'll need to flash your 360's drive, but you won't have to buy any blank dual layer DVDs.
Click HERE for up to date 360 tutorials that may help you!
#7
04 Feb 2012 @ 14:50
tongs007
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Originally posted by funksoulb:xk3y works lovely for me, im no good at opening up consoles so paid someone £25.00 to fit it, now all i do is drag an iso on to my external and away we go. i love it, no patching, no burning, its just so simple
Oh and BTW, you might want to look at an alternative method like the xk3y or the Wasabi 360. They allow you to play game ISOs off an external hard drive. If the console is only going to be used offline, then that might be a better choice. The initial investment might be a bit more than buying the gear you'll need to flash your 360's drive, but you won't have to buy any blank dual layer DVDs.
#8
05 Feb 2012 @ 8:47
Originally posted by tongs007:thx alot man..i really like the idea of playing straight off external hardrive...i have the torx driver for opening the case..the xk3y or wasabi is the way forward for me .im going to order it asap..my kids terrorise my discs, so its a winner.ur help is appreciated many thx
Originally posted by funksoulb:xk3y works lovely for me, im no good at opening up consoles so paid someone £25.00 to fit it, now all i do is drag an iso on to my external and away we go. i love it, no patching, no burning, its just so simple
Oh and BTW, you might want to look at an alternative method like the xk3y or the Wasabi 360. They allow you to play game ISOs off an external hard drive. If the console is only going to be used offline, then that might be a better choice. The initial investment might be a bit more than buying the gear you'll need to flash your 360's drive, but you won't have to buy any blank dual layer DVDs.
#11
06 Feb 2012 @ 16:07
Originally posted by Modking30:thankfully i did get the xk3y..hopefully be delivered tommorow thx lads
wasabi is junk. Get the Xk3y
#12
06 Feb 2012 @ 16:22
tongs007
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it wont come with 1.11 installed but google for it or pm me and it passes ap25 and gxd3 pass, you just put the files on the root of external
#13
07 Feb 2012 @ 15:52
gr8 thx alot...i was so eager to test new games i paid a guy to sort out the cfw today,so i could play some newer games ...sadly no delivery as of yet .will keep u guys posted of progress or lack there of...10 quid to flash drive what a bargain
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#14
07 Feb 2012 @ 15:56
tongs007
Senior Member
Originally posted by paulcm77:that is a bargain, ask him to install it for you too at that price:) he probably will coz its easier than a flash apparently;)
gr8 thx alot...i was so eager to test new games i paid a guy to sort out the cfw today,so i could play some newer games ...sadly no delivery as of yet .will keep u guys posted of progress or lack there of...10 quid to flash drive what a bargain
#15
07 Feb 2012 @ 16:37
Originally posted by tongs007:sounds like a plan.im sure he wont charge to much more..i gave the guy an extra 5 quid,,15 all in cheap as chips.....hopefully i get a call of the wife to let me no recorded delivery has arrived nice and early tommorow...will cheer up my day ......brilliant site lads gr8 help for noobs like myself .direct from experts many thx.funksoulb
Originally posted by paulcm77:that is a bargain, ask him to install it for you too at that price:) he probably will coz its easier than a flash apparently;)
gr8 thx alot...i was so eager to test new games i paid a guy to sort out the cfw today,so i could play some newer games ...sadly no delivery as of yet .will keep u guys posted of progress or lack there of...10 quid to flash drive what a bargain
tongs 007
modking30
made my life so eassssy
#16
07 Feb 2012 @ 16:39
tongs007
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Originally posted by paulcm77:im no expert mate the other 2 mentioned are, now get ya external ready;)
Originally posted by tongs007:sounds like a plan.im sure he wont charge to much more..i gave the guy an extra 5 quid,,15 all in cheap as chips.....hopefully i get a call of the wife to let me no recorded delivery has arrived nice and early tommorow...will cheer up my day ......brilliant site lads gr8 help for noobs like myself .direct from experts many thx.funksoulb
Originally posted by paulcm77:that is a bargain, ask him to install it for you too at that price:) he probably will coz its easier than a flash apparently;)
gr8 thx alot...i was so eager to test new games i paid a guy to sort out the cfw today,so i could play some newer games ...sadly no delivery as of yet .will keep u guys posted of progress or lack there of...10 quid to flash drive what a bargain
tongs 007
modking30
made my life so eassssy
#17
07 Feb 2012 @ 16:45
Originally posted by tongs007:lol..maybe so but u still help out...externals been so unused since i purchased it..will be nice to test it out properly..think i used it for couple weeks to watch movies..until my friend network.ed everything i own, so it became redundant..500 gig should fit a few games on there
Originally posted by paulcm77:im no expert mate the other 2 mentioned are, now get ya external ready;)
Originally posted by tongs007:sounds like a plan.im sure he wont charge to much more..i gave the guy an extra 5 quid,,15 all in cheap as chips.....hopefully i get a call of the wife to let me no recorded delivery has arrived nice and early tommorow...will cheer up my day ......brilliant site lads gr8 help for noobs like myself .direct from experts many thx.funksoulb
Originally posted by paulcm77:that is a bargain, ask him to install it for you too at that price:) he probably will coz its easier than a flash apparently;)
gr8 thx alot...i was so eager to test new games i paid a guy to sort out the cfw today,so i could play some newer games ...sadly no delivery as of yet .will keep u guys posted of progress or lack there of...10 quid to flash drive what a bargain
tongs 007
modking30
made my life so eassssy
#18
07 Feb 2012 @ 17:01
tongs007
Senior Member
you should hear mine, ps3 slim running on 3.55 kmeaw internal 500 gig, external is a 2tb, 1tb partitioned to fat32 for ps3 and other half is partitioned to wbfs for my wii, 1.5tb for me xk3y, pc wise 2tb external for movies and music, 1 tb external for pc programmes and a 500 gig internal that hardly gets touched. this is now a no disc house, kids have tv's with a usb port and can play divx. as long as we all work and can traet ourselves once in a while then hey ho we pay our taxes :)
#19
07 Feb 2012 @ 17:43
all hail..disc free house is a winner no matter who it is.or for what reason.sounds complex..diff partitions for ps3 n wii..remember having xp n vista on same drive few years ago..same principal i guess..ps3 i own will be my next dabble in sh:t i no nothing about..and i agree we pay our taxes 99.9 percent of the time..kids n mrs happy..xbox running homebrew along with p3 n wii..jobs a good n
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#20
07 Feb 2012 @ 17:50
tongs007
Senior Member
Originally posted by paulcm77:especially when ya have 4 kids haha, youngest 8 month eldest 13 yr and them inbetween. ya cant really mess with your ps3 unless its on 3.55 or under which i highly doubt it is?
all hail..disc free house is a winner no matter who it is.or for what reason.sounds complex..diff partitions for ps3 n wii..remember having xp n vista on same drive few years ago..same principal i guess..ps3 i own will be my next dabble in sh:t i no nothing about..and i agree we pay our taxes on 99.9 percent of the time..kids n mrs happy..xbox running homebrew along with p3 n wii..jobs a good n
