Recommended tools for flashing to the new LT+
1.
http://www.diygadget.com/xbox-360-dvd-power-adapter-version-4-with-integrated-pmt-and-unlock-tool.html (
Manual +
Tutorial)
2. www.diygadget.com/vt6421a-raid-pci-sata-controller-card-for-xbox-360.html or www.diygadget.com/vt6421a-pcmcia-cardbus-to-sata-with-2-ports-for-xbox-360.html
3.
VIA VT6421 SATA 5.50b driver (stable) +
CK4 No-Freeze tips
Introduction: If your original drive was damaged, this is how to spoof (act as a different drive) and flash without any extra modding. The 360 needs to know what your original drive was (spoofing) and you must have the original key that you had dumped successfully from your damaged drive. Brand-new drives can be gotten here - www.fyygame.com/xbox/xbox-360-hard-drive-dvd-driver/xbox-360-dvd-driver.html
This tutorial is also for currently-working drives that haven't been flashed yet, or doesn't require spoofing. If you just want to upgrade the firmware, then still follow the instructions below. Spoofing can also mean replacing the contents of your target iXtreme LT+ firmware with what's on the drive.
If you don't want to spoof the drive, but instead return it to stock, then do not select a source firmware. Just let your original 256KB .bin dump (for OFW only, not dummy) be the target firmware and head on over to MTKFlash32. If you have bought a new drive, set your original drive stock firmware as
Source, and then spoof it to a downloadable (Orig) stock firmware for the new drive as
Target.
Note you must first read the JungleFlasher tutorial on how to extract/read/dump the Dummy or OFW (Original Firmware) with key for your specific drive. For e.g. BenQ and Samsung stock drives can get their dumps easily by clicking either BenQ Unlock/Sammy Unlock, and then clicking Read in the MTK Flash 32 tab. If the drive was already flashed and you never backed up your dump, use Intro / Device ID CK4 off/on trick, and then click Read. Info on how to do this for other LiteOn (slim) or Hitachi is available here (Page 84 or 52). LiteOn 74850c/83850v2/93450c drives can use this method here
Once you get your 256KB .bin Dummy or OFW dump (the filename doesn't matter), proceed down below...
*Formula:
Original drive dump (Source) + Current drive = Target LT+ firmware (Spoof Source to Target)
To autoload, all LTPlus.bin files must be in "Firmware" folder. Skip Steps 5-6 if the formula says you can autoload.
Also the exact models for these drive manufacturers are not listed in this tutorial. Be sure that the Target LT+ firmware at least has the same exact information about your original drive model in its OSIG when you autoload/spoof. Firmware #'s (Rev) are only important for the Current drive/Target firmware, and so spoofing it isn't as important as the drive model/key coming from your Source. So fw Rev doesn't have to match.
LiteOn Slim #### dump + LiteOn Slim #### drive = LTPlus-####-v3.0.bin (autoload)
Any LiteOn Slim (DG-16D4S) dump + LiteOn Slim 9504 drive = LTPlus-0272-v3.0 (this will avoid unlocking once already updated to latest dash)
LiteOn dump + LiteOn drive = LTPlus-0251-v3.0 (autoload)
LiteOn dump + BenQ drive = LTPlus-0442-v3.0 (manually spoof)
BenQ dump + BenQ drive = LTPlus-0442-v3.0 (autoload)
BenQ dump + LiteOn drive = LTPlus-0251-v3.0 (manually spoof)
Any dump + BenQ drive = LTPlus-benq-v1.1 (not recommended for usage on latest dash)
Any dump + Samsung drive = LT-sammy-v2.01
Any dump + Hitachi 78/79 drive = LTPlus-##-####-3.0 (same as below)
Any dump + Hitachi drive = LTPlus-##-2.0 (put in "Firmware" folder, select Source, and then select Hitachi GDR3120 tab)
Spoofing different drive manufacturers/models is not recommended when using LT+, although still possible via Manually Spoofing. Another option is to buy a Samsung MS28 drive and flash with LT-sammy-v2.01.bin firmware as shown in the formula, or a Hitachi GDR-3120L drive using LT+ firmware. But using similar drives to match your original drive/dump would be of course safer.
Steps for spoofing/flashing/upgrading: (Stock or Pre-flashed)
1. Connect your new (or current) drive to the CK4 and SATA ports as normal.
2. Download and install JungleFlasher - www.jungleflasher.net/downloads.html
3. Launch the program and select FirmwareTool32 tab.
4. Click the
Open Source Firmware button and select your 256KB .bin key dump from your damaged (original) drive. *Autoload according to formula.
(Optional: You can repair the serial info by going to the Drive Serial sub-tab, after clicking "Advanced View". Double-click in the white space and ONLY repair what is marked with a ? (PCB/Laser). All of this information is located on the drive's PCB. This applies only to LiteOn dumps that get an error regarding missing Serial data)
5. Click the
Open Target Firmware button and select your iXtreme LT+ firmware for
LiteOn or BenQ/Samsung or Hitachi (for your newly-purchased or current drive). Please note that the iXtreme firmware that you choose must match the firmware stated on the white label of your new/current drive, and not your damaged/original one.
6. Select
Spoof Source to Target button. The top and bottom keys should match. Ignore "Target is LT - ID strings not copied to Target" and "Target rev is LT 02510C, serial info not copied". You don't have to worry about Inquiry/Identify/Drive Serials no more when you are spoofing similar drive models, only the key is important. Samsung LT 2.01 firmwares or Hitachi LT+ won't have a problem Spoofing Source to Target with different drive manufacturers. Other Target LT+ firmwares that are not similar to your original drive manufacturer, means you will have to use Manually Spoof mode.
7. Select MTK Flash 32 tab and select the correct I/O SATA Port that your drive is on. (Note that JungleFlasher might have automatically found the drive for you already, and so you don't need to do this.)
8. For your BenQ - select BenQ Unlock button.
9. The Drive should be in Vendor Mode with normal Flash Chip Properties after Magic Keys are successfully sent.
10. Before clicking Write, make sure the source firmware key from your damaged drive in the FirmwareTool32 tab matches the one going to the target firmware.
11. Finally click Write. After it automatically erases (if it detects previous firmware), writes and reads your new firmware - click the Outro / ATA Reset button.
12. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
8. For your BenQ - select Intro / Device ID button. This is for ONLY if BenQ Unlock doesn't automatically work, and you get a failed log.
9. Confirm to any messages. Dots should now appear in the white JungleFlasher log at the bottom. Turn off/on your CK4 kit or Xbox 360 once! No need to tray half open.
10. The Drive should be in Vendor Mode with normal Flash Chip Properties.
11. Click Write. After it automatically erases (if it detects previous firmware), writes and reads your new firmware - click the Outro / ATA Reset button.
12. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
3. For your LiteOn Slim dash 13599 or newer - select DVDKey32 tab. Skip 5 if you already unlocked/flashed before.
4. Select SlimKey button. Don't unlock yet. Use CK4 on/off trick to complete the MTK vendor intro, and then save the Dummy.bin file for now - you will get an OFW later.
5. Do Page 228 of JungleFlasher tutorial about cutting a trace. Set resistor switch to 10ohm on the probe.
6. Select MTKFlash32 tab. Select correct SATA I/O port and click on ... to show Drive Properties. Now unlock (or reunlock) by pressing Intro / Device ID.
7. Click on 0x8C and say Yes to the SPI Status message box.
8. Dots should appear. This is your chance to now touch the circled orange pad/via shown on Page 228.
9. A beep will be heard and the log should show an SPI status of 0x00.
10. Stop probing the pad and then click on Read button.
11. Finally do Page 238-245 of JungleFlasher tutorial, then test.
8. For your LiteOn Slim dash 13146 or for drives unlocked by default - select Slim Unlock button.
9. Flash Chip Properties should appear. Select Write and then Outro / ATA Reset.
10. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
8. For your LiteOn - select LiteOn Erase button.
9. It should warn you with error messages that you should accept before your drive goes into Vendor mode.
10. In the JungleFlasher log at the bottom, there will be dots. The instant it appears, turn OFF/ON your CK4 switch simultaneously only once. Don't let more than 5 dots pass. If you are too slow, simply turn off CK4 right before confirming to the last message. After you accept, turn back on CK4 when the dots appear.
11. Flash Chip Properties should appear. Select Write and then Outro / ATA Reset.
12. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
8. For your LiteOn with No Drive Detected! (erased firmware because something went wrong during LiteOn Erase) - select the correct I/O port. Note that this is an invisible drive port. Make sure to guess the correct port that you think your LiteOn drive without any firmware is on. It should be obvious.
9. Now select Intro / Device ID button to get the drive into Vendor mode.
10. Once you see the dots appear in the log, quickly turn off/on your CK4 switch as usual. Don't let a lot of dots go by.
11. Flash Chip Properties should appear. Select Write and then Outro / ATA Reset.
12. Your drive is now able to eject. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
8. For your Samsung - select Sammy Unlock button.
9. The Drive should be in Vendor Mode with normal Flash Chip Properties after completion.
10. Before clicking Write, make sure the source firmware key from your damaged drive in the FirmwareTool32 tab matches the one going to the target firmware.
11. Finally click Write. After it automatically erases (if it detects previous firmware), writes and reads your new firmware - click the Outro / ATA Reset button.
12. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
8. For your Samsung - select Intro / Device ID button. This is for ONLY if Sammy Unlock doesn't automatically work, and you get a failed log.
9. Confirm to any messages. Dots should now appear in the white JungleFlasher log at the bottom. Turn off/on your CK4 kit or Xbox 360 once! No need to tray half open.
10. The Drive should be in Vendor Mode with normal Flash Chip Properties.
11. Click Write. After it automatically erases (if it detects previous firmware), writes and reads your new firmware - click the Outro / ATA Reset button.
12. Test by plugging into the 360's SATA port and reassemble the case.
5. For your Hitachi - select Hitachi GDR3120 tab. Don't select MTKFlash32. Don't select a Target firmware (only select a Source). Don't Spoof Source to Target.
6. Select Use Win API. Also, press and hold the "Mode" switch right next to the "Eject" switch till it locks into place on your Diygadget CK4.
7. Select the correct I/O SATA Port under "Port Properties" that your drive is on. The ... is the Refresh button.
8. Select Send Mode-B button (use 79 Unlock instead if you have v79 firmware). Follow the instructions. Once done, click Open/Close buttons to open/close the tray, which just confirms that the drive is in Mode B. Make sure to select your Hitachi drive under "Drive" menu heading first. Refresh if necessary in JungleFlasher, and make sure the Device Manager in Windows also detects the Hitachi as "HL-DT-STDVD-ROM GDR3120L####" and My Computer has assigned it a drive letter.
9. Select your "Drive Revision" (firmware #) for your current (the one that is going to be flashed) Hitachi GDR3120 drive. If JungleFlasher doesn't tell you the F/W Rev, then look here for details - www.360drives.com/formhelp#firmware
10. Transfer Method = RAM Upload | Flashing Options = Restore Firmware
11. Click Restore to Stock button. Say Yes/OK for the stability test/Checksum. Wait for the Checksum log to complete.
12. Transfer Method = RAM Upload | Flashing Options = Flash LT-Plus
13. Finally, click Flash LT-Plus button. Save the .bin to your desktop, and say Yes to continue after completing the stability test. Wait for the JungleFlasher flashing log to complete, power off drive using CK4, and then return it back to your Xbox 360 for testing.
14. Transfer Method = RAM Upload | Flashing Options = Auto Spoof (This is for if your new Hitachi drive does not have the same firmware, or does not have the same drive manufacturer as the original drive. Skip Steps 14-15 if you bought a Hitachi drive that already matched the original in both firmware and manufacturer, or if you only had one drive to begin with. If the original drive doesn't have the same specifications (firmware/manufacturer) as the new Hitachi drive, then do Steps 14-15.)
15. Finally, click Auto Spoof button. Say Yes to continue after completing the stability test. Wait for the JungleFlasher flashing log to complete, power off drive using CK4, and then return it back to your Xbox 360 for testing.
JungleFlasher is compatible with most SATA chipsets such as VIA/AMD/Intel/nForce, except some ATI which will give out failed logs. To reduce CK4 freezing issues, this may help - www.tiaowiki.com/forums/index.php/topic,90.0.html
Don't have a 256KB .bin dump for whatever reason or perhaps it couldn't read the entire f/w, but just only the key written down on paper or the key.bin file? Never backed up? LTPlus includes stock firmware labeled as "Orig/OFW" for your original drive, so no need to redump! Or you can download all stock firmware here (the f/w you're looking for is in the "New/Post" folders) - www.ixtreme.net/i/2287-i.html Note: Also included in the LT+ 2.0 or 3.0 rar fw pack - www.xbins.org/index.php?action=search&searchtxt=firmware_pack
To proceed to Manually Spoof the drive without the original dump and just the key, read on below. Do only Step C if you want to instead create a 256KB dump, and be able to still follow the formula above along with the rest of the colored flashing instructions. Steps A/B/D are only for drives that have to be manually spoofed or flashed with Hitachi/Samsung firmware since they were dissimilar.
Steps A:
Flashing to BenQ/Samsung/LiteOn LT+ firmware (For any original drive/dump, it should at minimum copy over the ID strings.)
1. Load up JungleFlasher.
2. Load up BenQ
(LTPlus-0442-v3.0.bin) or
(LT-sammy-v2.01.bin) or LiteOn
(LTPlus-0251-v3.0.bin) or LiteOn Slim LT+ v3.0 file into
Target for your new or current drive.
3. Select "Manual Spoofing".
4. Load
Key.bin or type in the key string that you have written down on paper into the white text box.
Optional: For LiteOn original users, type in the LiteOn Barcode information or load Inquiry.bin
5. Press on the Down dropbox arrow once, and select your
original drive manufacturer/model, then click OK. If the iXtreme firmware you're flashing to already matches your original drive (model only, firmware revs doesn't matter), then select "Blank" in the Down dropbox arrow. You should see "Spoofed As:" the original drive appear after clicking OK, or nothing if your original drive already matches the iXtreme's firmware drive manufacturer/model.
6. No Source has to be selected, head on over to MTKFlash32.
7. Flash and test.
Steps B:
Flashing to Samsung LT 2.01 firmware (if Manual Spoofing mode doesn't list your orig drive)
1. Since Samsung have no problem autospoofing with LT 2.0+, and Hitachi drives are harder to flash, you may consider buying a new Samsung MS28 drive.
2. First do only recommended Steps 1-6 below. (Skip if you already have a dummy.bin/OFW dump)
3. Set stock firmware (CFW) as
Source. Do not autoload iXtreme. Set
(LT-sammy-v2.01.bin) as
Target.
4. Click
Spoof Source to Target
5. Head over to MTKFlash32, use Sammy flashing instructions colored in blue, then flash and test. Remember it's always best to flash using a drive that matches your original drive dump (in manufacturer/model only, not firmware rev).
Steps C:
*Creating a stock firmware with key from a stock firmware w/o key* (Recommended) | Converting a Slim OFW dump to match your Target LT+ f/w Rev for easier autoloading (Optional)
1. Load up JungleFlasher.
2. For your orig drive, load up the downloadable OFW stock firmware from the LT+ v2/3 rar fw pack file or from the link above, and then place it into the
Target file textbox.
3. Select "Manual Spoofing".
4. Load
Key.bin or type in the key string that you have written down on paper into the white text box.
5. Click OK. Press on the Down dropbox arrow once if you can't, and then click OK again. Don't select anything here.
6. Click "Save to File" button. Put this CFW.bin (Custom Firmware) file onto the desktop.
Stock firmware created.
7. Also, if you are spoofing two similar LiteOn Slim drive models but with different F/W revs, and you want to avoid having to accidentally choose the wrong Target LT+ firmware for your current drive, load up now your CFW/OFW as the
Source, and then Spoof Source to Target with the correct Target LT+ firmware using the formula, or to its "orig" version. Now click "Save to File" again.
You have successfully converted your stock firmware. The next time you flash, accept the autoload iXtreme message.
Steps D:
Flashing to Hitachi LT+ v2.0 or v3.0 firmware
1. Load up JungleFlasher. Head straight to Hitachi GDR3120 tab without selecting a Source.
2. Do only Steps 6-13 Hitachi guide colored in orange. When you get to Step 14, click instead Manual Spoof button. Don't click Auto Spoof button. Click Manual Spoof button again for Step 15.
3. Type in or load your key.bin, and then change the OSIG so that it matches the original in both firmware and drive manufacturer (Leave OSIG blank if they are already the same).
4. Flash and test.
