Xbox-Scene News

Team xk3y announces NANDKey

XanTium — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:38:46 -0500

From xk3y.com:
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NANDKey: NAND and generic Xilinx CoolRunner programmer
NANDKey is the first full-featured, easy-to-use tool for managing your Xbox 360 NAND contents and programming Xilinx CPLD devices.

NANDKey's unique Windows application allows you to read and write the XBox's NAND flash and automatically handle bad blocks, all with the click of a mouse.
Programming Xilinx devices is just as easy - simply connect the NANDKey download cable to the Xilinx board, select a programming file, and program the device.

- USB2 full speed NAND and Xilinx programming
- User friendly GUI software
- Fully software updatable
- Rock solid design and components
- Ultra small form factor
- High quality JST connectors for NAND and Xilinx download cables
- Optional accessory pack adds quick solder boards and more!

Whats in the box?
- NANDKey programmer
- JST connector to NAND cable. NAND side has pre-stripped, pre-tinned wires - this cable is also available separately in bulk
- USB2 high speed shielded cable
- Xilinx download cable

Whats in the Optional Accessory Pack?
- Generic Xilinx device programming cable
- Quicksolder PCB for XB360 Slim
- Quicksolder PCBs for XB360 Fat
- Cable with connectors for quick-solder boards

RRP: USD30 (USD35 including Optional Accessory Pack)
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Official Site: http://xk3y.com

BoxZii Module 2 Beta 10 FW

XanTium — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:01:43 -0500

The BoxZii team released a new firmware for the 'Module2' of their ODD Emulator device.

What's new/fixed:
* Fixed Freezings
* Added extra Drivemode

Official Site: http://www.boxzii.com
Download: here

Dual NAND Support for Squirt360

XanTium — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:10:18 -0500

From the Squirt360 Team:
[QUOTE]
Here some nice news about the SQUIRT 360 RGH chips, we are now able to manage the CHIP SELECT and use the SYNC BUTTON to switch between NANDs.

We are happy to show you the first SQUIRT DUAL NAND firmware at work (compatible with all squirt versions).
Here you can view a nice video made by the squirt developers:

Here you can download the TUTORIAL for the installation.
The BITSTREAM 100% compatible with the SLIM 360 consoles will be online tomorrow here.

SQUIRT 360 will release a nice NAND PCB with a 16 Mbyte HYNIX NAND onboard and simple PADS for the connections soon.
Right now we suggest to use the NAND PCB 16Mbyte produced by the PROGSKEET team or buy and connect a standard HYNIX TSOP nand.
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Official Site: http://www.360squirt.com

AutoGG 0.2.9b

XanTium — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:49:55 -0500

blaKCat released AutoGG 0.2.9b:
[QUOTE]
The AutogGG is a program that helps you to:
- Read the Nand of the Xbox. Autodetect the model.
- Generate Nand to load Xell in console to obtain Cpukey.
- Once you have CpuKey.Generate Jtag / rgh (Glitch) / Retail, images
- Flash generated Nand through programmer (LPT/USB) or software (Xell or Dash)

But AutoGG also allows many more options (Addons)
- Change temperature sensors on the console.
- Change data in the console: Serial, Reader Type (Osig), Region and dvdkey.
- Map / unmap Bad Blocks.
- Inject / Extract specific data from the console. to repair corrupt nands
- Decrypt X-Val to check marks on console by Microsoft.
- UnCripple to try to clear the console marks,
- Make only a partial reading of only 1Mb of Nand then read the rest through Xell and finally merge to get the full Nand much faster (Recommended for slow nands readers LPT)
...
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Official Site/Download: elotrolado.net

xK3y Remote now optional

XanTium — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:50:44 -0500

From xk3y.com:
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A recent customer survey has shown that many Xk3y users use either the Web interface or IsoMenu, without connecting the remote.

We have therefore decided to make the Xk3y remote an optional accessory from today, which will be reflected in our updated distributor pricing.

We are also close to finishing a new unique menu system which cannot be blocked...
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Official Site: http://xk3y.com
Buy xK3y : here

Wasabi 360 Ultra firmware v1.2 Beta3

XanTium — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:48:19 -0500

From wasabi360.com:
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We have released Wasabi 360 Ultra firmware v1.2 BETA 3 which includes the following changes:

* Supports iXtreme LT v3 AP25 topology data from disc image
* Fixed a bug which resulted in the auto-extracted drive key not being permanently saved in rare cases
[/QUOTE]

Official Site: http://wasabi360.com
Download: here
Buy Now: Wasabi360 FAT | Wasabi360 Slim

XBox 360 ISO Hacker Utility v5 for OSX

XanTium — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:46:26 -0500

New version of the XBox 360 ISO Hacker Utility for OSX has been released:
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JTAG / RGH users can extract files from XBox / XBox 360 game ISOs to given destination.
1. Select game ISO
2. Select destination
3. Add to Que
4. Repeat 1-3 if you want extract more than one ISO
5. Start Extract

If you want delete or edit a line in que, just click on it. The selected rows data always copy back to Source file / Destination Folder fileds.

Extract / Rebuild ISO functions written by in & Aiyyo
It is a free utility, but if you think It is a useful one, Please Donate us.
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Official Site/Download: wattks.com

XLink Kai Engine v7.4.24

XanTium — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:54:31 -0500

Team XLink released a new version of the XLink Kai Engine, their global gaming network (that allows you to play system-link enabled games (incl. Xbox and Xbox360) online for free):

What's new/fixed:
* Fixes disconnect issues reported by some users when idling in Arenas.

Official Site: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk
Download: here

'Jailbreaking is Not a Crime' - Bunnie and EFF Letter

XanTium — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:49:27 -0500

Andrew (bunnie) Huang (to people who were around during the Xbox1 days, I don't have to tell who he is ...) and the Electronic Frontier Foundation posted an open letter you can sign to the (US) Copyright Office to renew the DMCA jailbreak-exemption for smartphones (which will expire soon) and extend it to all electronic 'gadgets' (like tablets, and ... videogame consoles):
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You bought it. You own it. Tell the Copyright Office: let me install whatever software I want on my phone, tablet, or video game system.

Dear Ms. Pallante,

Whether it's patching a security vulnerability or homebrewing video games and apps, people who own smart phones, tablets, and video game systems are finding inventive ways to use and improve their devices. Often users need to gain full administrative access, through a process known as "jailbreaking," to innovate and take advantage of the device's full potential.

But right now, jailbreaking a device can lead to legal threats. That's a vulnerability in the law: we need you to create a "patch" so users who jailbreak devices won't be at legal risk.

Three years ago, the Copyright Office agreed to create an exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act so that folks could jailbreak their smartphones. But that exemption is about to expire. We need you to renew that exemption and expand it to cover jailbreaking gadgets with similar computation potential. These are all siblings to the PC, yet unlocking their potential as versatile and powerful computers is burdened with legal murkiness.

We need these exemptions to conduct security research on devices to help safeguard everyday users from security threats. Furthermore, users of these products benefit from the flexibility to choose their own operating systems and run independently developed software. We need the law to catch up with how people are using technology.

Jailbreaking is helping to make technology better, more secure, and more flexible. Please defend the rights of users.

Thanks for enabling us to keep technology innovative, secure, and focused on the users.
[/QUOTE]

If you agree, sign the letter over at: jailbreakingisnotacrime.org

Xaio360 - All in One Flasher/Glitcher/JTAG Chip

XanTium — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:31:33 -0500

The Rebug team, know from the ps3 scene, officially unveiled their all-in-one (Flasher, RGH, JTAG) Xbox360 chip on xaio360.com:
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Features:
� Opensource Firmware
� JTAG Programming of onboard Xilinx via USB (No external programmer needed)
� SPI Progamming of Xbox360 NAND via USB (No external programmer needed)
� Fast swap between SPI and JTAG modes with a press of a button
� External Oscillator (Wiring to HANA is no longer required)
� Firmware upgradable for future XAIO 360 updates (No external programmer needed)
� 100% Compatible with NAND Pro v2.x (3.0 is NOT supported!)
� Compatible with all Xbox360 models (Except Xenon and Corona boards)
� Booting of unsigned code on Xbox360
� Compatible with all Xbox360 kernel versions
� Glitching of all compatible Xbox360 models is usually within 3-25sec
� Easy 7 wire SPI installation for both PHAT and SLIM
� Easy 5 wire RGH installation for PHAT, 6 wires for SLIM
� Works as 6 wire JTAG-Interface using UrJTAG software (4 signals + power (TDI, TMS, TCK, TDO, VCC, GND)
*Required patched version of UrJTAG will be downloadable from our website.
� Compact size of 47mm x 32mm (1.84″ x 1.28″)
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Official Site: http://xaio360.com

360 Content Manager v2.2

XanTium — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:43:00 -0500

Xamphear released a new version of 360 Content Manager for JTAG & RGH 360s:
[QUOTE]
What This App Does:
* Browse 360 files on your PC by their real info, like game name and package title.
* Unlock XBLA, DLC and Avatar files downloaded from Xbox Live.
* Upload files (XBLA, DLC, GOD, Avatar, Title Update) to your console over FTP with a single click. Files are automatically uploaded to the right folders.
* Drag and drop files to other applications, if you'd prefer to use your own FTP client.
* Organize a messy folder of downloaded content into 1 of many different directory styles. Restore the original filenames for XBLA and DLC files.
* View the MediaID of Title Updates and GODs so you can match them, and search JQE and XBUC for matching TUs.
* View the MediaID of ISO files. (Requires abgx360)
* View the MediaID of default.xex files.
* Browse your 360's hard drive directly, using FSD. This allows you to delete, unlock, edit and copy the contents of the 360's internal drive over the network.

What's new/fixed:
Bug fixed in Content Organizer, GODs are properly moved between drives
now. Managing content on the 360 itself has been streamlined, drive
mapping is preformed automatically. FSD version 2.2 or higher is HIGHLY
recommended when using this feature. Preview added to the Content
Organizer so you can see the new folder each file will be placed in.
All of the options in the Content Organizer are saved between uses now.
The Library Scan feature has been removed. Date Modified column added.
Fixed bug in uploading when using xFTPdll. Uploading game saves is now
supported, saves are sent over FTP to the proper profile folder location.
Fixed crashing in XP when "File Exists" dialog is displayed. Added wizard
to walk new users through common uses of the program. Disable it and you
will not see it again.
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Official Site: n/a, by Xamphear
Download/More Info: here

BoxZii Module 2 Released Update: Module2 Beta 9 FW

XanTium — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:34:21 -0500

The BoxZii Team released 'Module 2' of their ODD Emulator:
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Module 2 : External Full Colour 2'2" TFT Touchscreen panel for USB HDD/Pendrive (No PC required)
* Full Colour 2'2" TFT Touchscreen
* Full Colour touchscreen coverflow iso/config selection system
* 3Ports HUB included for USB HDD/Pendrive (No EXTRA Hub cost)
* NTFS Filesystem supported
* USB / SD upgrades for Actel and Microcontroller system
* External SD socket (No needed disassembly if SD card replacement required)
* Full clean installation / Place the module 2 whereever you want
* Easy Installation/Just need plug USB cable from Boxzii Module 1

*UPDATE* New FW for the Module2 has also been released.
What's new/fixed:
* Added support for GPF & EXT4 filesystem
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Official Site: http://www.boxzii.com
Download: here

360gcProg v1.3 : Add an alternative timing for Trinity

XanTium — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:22:18 -0500

From x360glitchip.com:
[QUOTE]
Today a new version of our great software for glitchip flash is available.
Indeed, this one is now at version 1.3 and brings you an alternative timing for Trinity motherboard.
This alternative timing will allow hard to glitch xbox's owners to get better boots.
This one is compatible with all x360Glitchips revisions, but works better with v1.4 and the next v2.0.
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Official Site: http://www.x360glitchip.com
Download: here

x360Glitchip brings you Corona feature

XanTium — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:38:19 -0500

From x360glitchip.com:
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When other teams just copy others and/or make only business with their chip without bringing something new and/or make news with nothing new... x360Glitchip brings you the FIRST WORLD Corona Ready chip.
As you know Corona (New motherboard revision after Trinity) were not Glitch compatible because the HANA chip had been removed which were needed for Timing through the CLK_STBY Wire.
The x360Glitchip v2 is the first world chip which doesn't need this point, and so become Corona Ready.
Of course, the build.py of the Glitch Hack has to be updated to handle the new CB 13121.
Others functionnalities will be announced soon, cause the x360Glitchip Team doesn't stop here. :-)

Here a video showing a Trinity Motherboard booting without the CLK_STBY Wire on a modified x360Glitchip v1.4 in order to be Corona Ready.
You will note :
- The missing B point (Not needed now)
- The great booting time : (10s, 16s, 7s, 12s)
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Official Site: http://www.x360glitchip.com

RGLoader 0v170 Beta

XanTium — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:29:35 -0500

Team RGLoader released a new version of RESET GLITCH LOADER-dev which allows you to create a DevKit NAND for retail consoles with the Reset Glitch Hack, and give you most of the DevKit functionality on your retail 360:
[QUOTE]
*THIS IS A BETA RELEASE, NOT EVEN THE NFO IS FINISHED YET*
Xell dual boot has been added. Power on the xbox using the eject button to boot into xell. Yay libxenon ;)
Bad blocks are now automatically taken care of and there is no need to run the output image through nandpro.
Font files have been added to the nand image to fix the issues with FSD. New filesystem package must be used. (thanks cOz!)
Jtag support will come soon, I should be getting a jtag xbox any day now to test on.
Retail profiles must be resigned to work for dev.

Things to come in final release---
* Big block support.
* INI files will replace the bat files.
* GUI Builder.
* hvxbootOS
* much more...

What's new/fixed:
* Added KV editing to the GUI
* Xell dual boot (xell-gggggg.bin)
* Bad block support
* Added font files to nand image to fix fsd (thanks cOz)
* No need to run image through nandpro anymore
* More error handling, builder doesn't say successful build every time
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Official Site: #RGLoader @ EFnet | tortuga-cove.com
Download: n/a (might be illegal under DMCA/EUCD)
News-Source/Full NFO: xbins.org

Maximus Lizard360: C4E LT3.0plus for Slim Update

XanTium — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:22:14 -0500

From 360lizard.com:
[QUOTE]
Thanks to C4E for releasing LT3.0 for Slim Liteon Drives.
We have updated the whole range of Lizard software tools to work with this new Relese. We recommend follow the next guidelines to get your update working without issues:

a) Update your Lizard to Gecko 1.28. If you have doubts check the Tutorial
b) Open Lizard Toolbox, Press "Get Device Details" to read Lizard Serial
c) Go to Settings Tab then press button "Get Lizard Updates", this will first update your Lizard Toolbox Version to 1.51.
d) After the first update succed, repeat steps "b" and "c" to download an update the new Fileset (LTPLUS 3.00 b)
d) If you use the Standalone feature on Lizard you need also download the new SD File Pack LT 3.00b and extract on your Micro SD Card, you can grab it from the blog.

* Note: if you dont see the button "Check Lizard Update" on Lizard Toolbox, then it means your Lizard Toolbox version is too old, if thats the case then grab the latest Toolbox from the Downloads page)
Alternatively if you prefer do updates manually then grab the Toolbox 1.51 from our Downloads Page and the Fileset and the SD File Pack from the blog
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Official Site: http://www.360lizard.com

JungleFlasher v0.1.92 beta (304)

XanTium — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:26:17 -0500

As always with a new C4E iXtreme release (LT+ v3.0 SLIM Lite-On), Team Jungle comes with a new version of JungleFlasher to add full support for the new firmwares.

What's new/fixed:
* Support for LT Plus 3.0
-Lite-on Slim 0272, 0225, 0401, 1071

Official Site: http://www.jungleflasher.net
Download: here

C4E's iXtreme LTplus v3.0 for SLIM Lite-On

XanTium — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:22:23 -0500

C4E released the iXtreme LT+ v3.0 CFW for the SLIM 0272/0225/0401/1071 Lite-On (Philips-LiteOn DG-16D4S) drives:
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C4E's iXtreme LT+ in association with Team Jungle & Team Xecuter
Official release of the iXtreme LT+ v3.0 for 0272/0225/0401/1071 slim Liteons
- Support for topology data on AP25 enabled titles. Will correctly answer any ap25 challenge eliminating need for dae.bin to create a backup.
- No need to make new backups everytime dae.bin is updated on console
- Extra support for rare firmwares

Topology Data
When ap25 was first introduced I devised a way of calculating any challenge which I called the silver bullet which I made reference to along time ago.
This was withheld until it was absolutely necessary. It was easier to replay the fixed challenges.
With unique per console ap25 challenges it has become necessary to use the silver bullet.
A series of measurements are taken across the disk. This topology data is then used to calculate a response to any ap25 challenge.
It is very important that the drive used to create the topology data is reliable at reading discs as bad topology data equals bad ap25 responses.
Liteon drives using 0800 v3 seem to be more accurate for this purpose. Only ap25 enabled titles require topology data. Activation of ap25 on older non-ap25 games although technically possible is highly unlikely.
Currently topology data for xgd3 titles are similar and topology data from one xgd3 title will pass on another xgd3 title although this is not advisable.
Per title title topology data is best as there are slight differences between titles and newer titles could have different topology than existing ones.

One liteon to go and four Hitachis. Have a great year everyone.

Thanks go to Team Jungle and all testers for their hard work and efforts in the development process.
Thanks also go to Team Xecuter for their support to this project.
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Official Site: C4Eva, jungleflasher.net, team-xecuter.com
Download: n/a (might be illegal under DMCA/EUCD)

Xbox360 Games Easy Updater v3.0 for Linux - v2.0 for Windows

XanTium — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:12:29 -0500

From redsquirrel87.com:
[QUOTE]
What's it?
It's a simple Linux/Windows tool to search for and download updates for your XBOX360 games directly from your PC (no need of XBOX Live!))
You have simply to select one or more XBOX360 ISOs and the program automatically will get the Media-ID (using ABGX) and will search for the latest available update on the online database of xbuc.net. Then you'll can download it directly using this program, so without the need to open any internet browser or external programs.

What's new/fixed (v3.0 - Linux ONLY):
* Completely rewritten the layout of the GUI (again)
* Now the program's window is resizable so it can fit any screen resolution
* Moved all controls from buttons into menus
* Added keyboard shortcuts to the most important commands
* Now the program saves the settings (input/output folder and modes) and automatically reload them at next startup
* New dependency for the program: gambas2-gb-settings

What's new/fixed (v2.0 - both Windows and Linux):
* Completely rewritten the layout of the GUI
* Now the program will not close automatically
* Batch support: you can now work with more than just one ISO
* Two new options available:
-Silent Mode that performs all operations without asking for user confirmations
-Rename all Mode that prevents overwriting files which are named in the same way
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Official Site: http://www.redsquirrel87.com
Download Linux v3.0: here
Download Windows v2.0: here

RGBuild2 Beta 0v100

XanTium — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:17:57 -0500

Team RGLoader released RESET GLITCH LOADER-dev 0v100 which will allow to create a DevKit NAND for retail consoles with the Reset Glitch Hack, and give you most of the DevKit functionality on your retail 360:
[QUOTE]
*THIS IS A BETA RELEASE, NOT EVEN THE NFO IS FINISHED YET*
Rgloader-dev 0v98 got leaked a few weeks back and contains a few bugs like slims showing up as test kits etc. This build contains the latest patches for all the xbox files but does not support big block or bad block.

If you manage the bad blocks yourself you might be able to get around the bad block issue.

Things to come in final release:
* Big block support.
* INI files will replace the bat files.
* GUI Builder.
* Xell dual boot & hvxbootOS ;)

What's new/fixed in 0v100:
* Added 14699 patches
* Moved files location on hdd
* Slims show up as dev kit on 14699 without xbdm.ini or modded xbdm.xex
* Retail disc support on slims
* Added neededfiles.txt to the folders
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Official Site: #RGLoader @ EFnet
Download: n/a (might be illegal under DMCA/EUCD)
News-Source/Full NFO: xbins.org