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Help pls : New HDD for softmod

Discussion in 'Xbox - Software discussion' started by audogstar, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. audogstar

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    I have been reading heaps & found many tuts for everything here & thanks to all that have shared their experiences.

    I have a console thats been softmodded & it seems as though the original dash "might be" corrupt a bit as it doesn't load properly & gives error 21 msg. But it still does play games etc ok.

    Can this be fixed ??

    I am looking to change out the original hdd & upgrade to a 60-80GB, are there any Brands/ sizes thats more reliable than others ??

    I have found all the software required I think ( thanks to Chunkhead )
    http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/557450#3371151 to do the softmod.

    As I have a "chipped" console as well , do I need the memory card & Action Reply & 1 of the 3 named games to start the softmod process , OR can I use details from my modded console ??

    I have a Slayers Evox cd already.. can this be used ?? or is it primarily for chipped consoles ??

    My current chipped console runs EvoX & XBMC.. and they work fine for me.. Is it possible to use exactly the same software on a softmodded console so they are more compatible ??

    Are these a good combo or should I use something else ??
     
  2. chunkhead

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    The error 21 can be fixed with a Hotswap!

    Use the Error 16 tutorial.

    You will still need the games to softmod, however you can use the modded console to transfer the savegame exploits to the memory card!
     
  3. audogstar

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    Fantastic response Chunkhead..

    Fastest I have ever seen on any forum.

    I will give it a go soon.

    I tried to use the "live update" from Halo 2 , but thats how I found the error 21 msg.

    Can I use any IDE HDD in my console ???

    nest step.. find a memory card ( is there any way to start a new HDD without 1 ?? just using PC / Burner etc ?? )
     
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    You need the eeprom before you can do anything! In order to get this, you need to be able to access a dashboard!

    Repair the Error 21, use the softmod screen to get your eeprom, then follow my HDD upgrade tutorial!

    When that's done, simply follow my Softmodding tutorial.

    ;)
     
  5. audogstar

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    Well I have the pc & xbox scattered all round the floor by the TV & so far so good till i scan for changes in XP & I realise that the drive wont show in the Device manager due to being Xbox..

    so open Xplorer360 as directed & dont get any partitions at all just the "NO FATX partition found" error message

    What did I do wrong or what step did I miss PLEASE ??

    I have re read the tut over & over but cant see what I havent done correctly
     
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    OK fresh update ..

    I now realise that I should have had the PC running before removing the cd-rom cable..
    Started from scratch with the PC & now the xbox drive shows in Device Manager.

    BUT still doesnt show in Xplorer360

    ANY suggestions please ??? ( aka HELP )
     
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    Did you use the Error 16 tutorial? Did you induce the Error 12?
     
  8. audogstar

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    Hey
    Started with Error 21 as previously reported.
    Induced error 12 as per Error 16 Repair guide.
    followed steps to get to PC with xbox hdd connected ( after I revised my booting process with cd rom attached then removed / connected to xbox hdd )
    Scanned for hardware changes in Device Manager to show Xbox HDD.

    Then it all falls apart after I open Xplorer360.
    NO partitions displayed ONLY error msg "NO FATX PARTITION FOUND"

     
  9. chunkhead

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    Hmm...

    I had trouble with it at the start too, but I just kept trying till it booted!

    So your device manager can see the drive, just not Xplorer360...

    Seems odd, most people don't have an issue!
     
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    So do I just keep rebooting the PC till it works ??

    I have reconnected everything & shut it down for now cause my littlin was running round & didnt wanna get him zapped by open electronics all round the TV.

    I will try it all again later on / tomorrow.

    What happens if I reboot the Xbox ???

    will it just continue to default to the error 12 message ???
    will it cause any problems ??

    IS there a time frame in which i need to pull the cable from the Xbox hdd ?? or just wait till it showns the "12" msg
     
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    No, the error 12 can stay there. As long as it's on the screen the HDD is unlocked!

    Just keep trying!

    If all else fails, use the XboxHDM Hotswap tutorial!
     
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    OK ... I got it to connect Xplorer360 replaced with clean 9560
    now reads
    K:1.00.5101.01
    D:1.00.5960.01

    Have managed to get a normal M$ dash back but nothing else that was there before.(was softmodded, it worked but no M$ dash access)

    I could actually use the console , but would just "fade out & return" when trying to get MS dash from main screen OR error 21 when MS dash from within Avalaunch

    Do i now go back & start the softmod tut to get the eeprom file ??
    & also get it back to what it was before ie: xbmc avalaunch etc..

     
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    OH also

    Does replacing the 5960 files render the previous softmod usless ??

    & thus needs to be done from scratch again ??

    Thanks
     
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    Yeah, you need to reinstall the softmod!

    I would assume that all your stuff will still be there when you get back though...

    ;)

    How did you get it to load Xplorer360?
     
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    How did you get it to load Xplorer360?

    Just started everything up fresh this morning & connected 1st time for some reason.

    I have the Splinter Cell Game & just got a 2nd hand AR card , but NO software...

    Do I need it to make things easy or is that just for the pc ??

    Need to figure out what files from the disk & how to get them onto the mem card next
     
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    Click on my signature and follow the links to get the software!

    You can then use my Softmod guide to show you what to do!

    ;)
     
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    OK , I'm actually a step closer , BUT still miles away...

    I managed to FTP from a separate PC to the modded xbox..
    It seems as though "H" was the memory card & I thought I had FTP'd the 2 files over (SID4.NK.Launcher & SID4.NK.Loader.PlinterCell.Pal) but the console is saying that there arent any files on it (not that it can read anyway).
    size = 510 blocks, available = 232 blocks
    I have extracted the files only from original sid.4.0.nknave.edition.xbox-hq into a folder = 5 x zip files + pdf
    What did I do wrong this time ??
    Am i sending wrong files to the card ??

    Help please ( again )

     
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    Yeah, have a read of this...
     
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    In my situation...

    To just "softmod" the console after getting past the error 21 using the error 16 tut & forcing error 12. then update the dash to 5960.

    All I do is follow the "softmod" tut yes ??
    then this will instal a dashboard ? ( for accessing the eeprom )

    To upgrade/change the HDD , I then need to backup my eeprom & copy to PC to use to build ne hdd details ??

    Please confirm IF I have this 100% correct.
    I dont want to stuff it up now I got this far as I will make a backup of the eeprom as I do the softmod.

    thank you all for your help.
     

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