Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:35 am Post subject: About to Softmod, needs some answers please :?:
OK, so when I find a memory stick that works with my XBox, I'm going to
try the softmod using Splinter Cell... I just want to double check the
sequence (having read a couple of guides that differ slightly) :-
a) load the save game, which launches UnleashX.
b) Select "Create MS Backup".
First question : does the MS backup inlucde the EEPROM data? as this
(http://www.xbox-hq.com/html/xbox-tutorials-183.html) guide says the next step
should be "Create MOD Backup", which will backup the EEPROM.
so is it then :
c) Create MOD Backup.
d) Install Softmod.
e) Install dashboard (Evox/UnleashX)
f) Power off, power on (eject disk)... Evox/UnleashX boots.
OR :
c) Install Softmod.
d) Install dashboard (Evox/UnleashX)
e) Create MOD Backup.
f) Power off, power on (eject disk)... Evox/UnleashX boots.
And then of course, boot AID 2.11 and follow these steps (from DJB's post) :-
1) Delete ALL files from C drive (FTP or file manager)
2) Install MS Dash from AID (is this a hacked MS Dash?)
3) power off/on.
4) Install Softmod AGAIN (via save game exploit? i.e. as above? do the backups
again as well, or just Install Softmod/Install dash?)
5) Install hacked dash.
6) Install MS 5690 patch.
So, why would you need to do this re-install of the softmod?
If you install the softmod, but no dash, and reboot, what runs? Can you
boot an AID CD/DVD, backuped games, original games?
For my curiosity, could someone explain how the xbox boot procedure works? As
I understand it, if the HDD is unlocked, the console won't boot (error number
shown). If the HDD is locked (and unlocks OK), but there are no files on
the HDD (no dashboard), will the X-Box boot a game?
If the savegame hack is on the E: drive, can the game find these save games?
Whats the earliest point in all the above that you can ftp to the XBOX and
copy the backup and EEPROM data off the HDD (in order to build a new HDD from
scratch) ?
Many thanks for your help people!
Xenokai Xbox-HQ Experienced
Joined: Jul 17, 2005 Posts: 127
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:11 am Post subject:
hey i suggest you use SID 2.0 it has all u need so u dont have to use AID with SID you load the save when the menu boots hit these in this order "Creat MS backup" "install softmod" "then pick a dashboard Evox or unleash x" dont install both just one then when thats done turn ur xbox off then boot it with the tray closed it should boot evox or unleashx dash ok does it boot? good now turn ur xbox off then open the tray and let it boot itl bring up the Softmod menu now hit patch MS dash now hit creat mod backup then ur done.
lodgey Xbox-HQ Experienced
Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 107 Location: Tas
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 10:29 am Post subject:
Hi ddraig
There are some great tutorials here but try this if you use sid3
1.when you get to the sid menu backup the ms dash( a must do)
2.Go install softmod - Boot c:\ Evoxdash.xbe - Tray open ( for rollback)
3.Reboot with aid2
4.go softmod section - Install NK patcher + MS Dash - boot c: evox
5 go softmod section - install dashboard - install c: dashboard - pick a dashboard.
Hope that helps as it's been a little while since I used it.
When all is set up then you can make a complete backup of the mod as well as your eeprom ect.
Thanks for the info, I've borrowed another USB memory stick, if it works I may try this tonight...
If all goes titsup (I know, it's shouldn't!) and the HDD is toast (i.e. locked and no eeprom data to hand), will a modchip install allow the XBox to be fitted with another HDD ?
Also, how (if at all) is the EEPROM data stored on the HDD used? I would have thought that the HD unlock key has to be stored in the HW (to unlock the HDD in the first place), so why is the key available on the HDD (seems like a security flaw from M$ to me).
Cheers!
pirrup V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Feb 01, 2005 Posts: 1345 Location: belgium
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:
a chip can safe your ass after failing .
but my hotswap tutorial does the trick also.
the eeprom isn't stored on the hd you need evox or config magic to get the backup.
you will need to make an eeprom backup to get it .
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:23 pm Post subject: hmm
i suggest you use the Evox dashboard it will let you make a eeprom backup fast all you do is goto setting then goto backup click it it will say backing up then FTP to ur xbox and copy the eeprom from the hdd
pirrup V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Feb 01, 2005 Posts: 1345 Location: belgium
Thanks for the help. At the minute I'm still struggling to find a USB memory stick/device that works on my X-Box - at this rate I'm likely to end up buying a modchip :-/
stevieb Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: V1.6x Modded: softmod
Joined: Aug 03, 2005 Posts: 162 Location: UK
Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:04 pm Post subject:
Hi,
I got a xbox controller to PC usb cable off Ebay for £6.00 and a cheap 'interact' memory card from gamestation for £3.99 and it works a treat with SPLINTER CELL & SID V3.0 and AID 2.11 FINAL.
Use hacked Action replay software to transfer the exploits to the card.
There are tutorials on the forum here explaining the details. (you will need to use USB view to get the memory card signiture and the add it to the AR driver database on your PC)
If in doubt ask...someone will help u.
The cable is well worth buying as you can also use it for playing PC stuff like MAME.
Good Luck.
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Woohoo. Got a stick that worked, and softmodded my box. I've just done the first part - i.e launch the splinter cell exploit to get SID3 and backup ms, install mod, install evox, reboot... All is well.
Now, what do I gain by doing the next step :-
4.go softmod section - Install NK patcher + MS Dash - boot c: evox
5 go softmod section - install dashboard - install c: dashboard - pick a dashboard.
?
Thanks for all the help!
lodgey Xbox-HQ Experienced Xbox Version: V1.6x Modded: softmod
Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Posts: 107 Location: Tas
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject:
lol
Not 100% sure about the other steps.
I do beleive it allows the patched ms dash and your new dash to work together.
As I have not tried to install a dash from SID alone I don't know if it will successfully work without useing patch MS 5960. _________________ xbox v1.2
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Hi ddraig
