This tutorial provides comprehensive instructions for modifying Microsoft Xbox 360 optical drives, specifically Samsung (MS25, MS28) and Hitachi models. It details methods for flashing custom firmware, enabling advanced functionalities and compatibility for users looking to enhance their gaming experience. The guide covers various techniques, from solderless methods like the Bad Flash to those requiring soldering, such as the VCC Switch Method, and utilizes tools like Xtreme Boot Maker via USB, CD, or floppy disk. It also addresses specific procedures for Hitachi drives, including entering ModeB and utilizing connectivity kits.
The purpose of this English-language tutorial is to guide users through the process of optical drive firmware flashing for their Xbox 360. It covers essential steps for both initial modification and restoration of original firmware if needed. Furthermore, it delves into advanced topics such as upgrading from older firmware versions by disabling FirmGuard, making backups of Xbox 360 games using different drive types and methods like WxRipper, and the intricacies of disc burning, including bitsetting and using software like IMGBurn and CloneCD. This resource is intended for individuals seeking to customize their gaming console's optical drive capabilities.
Xbox 360 Firmware Tutorial
Table of Contents
Introduction
Warnings
Samsung or Hitachi
Samsung
Opening The Xbox 360
MS25 or MS28
MS25
Sata/MTKFlash Compatibility
Downloading The Firmware
Xtreme Boot Maker (USB)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (USB)
Xtreme Boot Maker (NTFS4DOS CD)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (NTFS4DOS CD)
Xtreme Boot Maker (Floppy)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (Floppy)
MS28
VCC Switch Method (requires soldering)
Setting Up The Switch
Flashing
Bad Flash Method (solderless)
Setup
Flashing
Upgrading From 4.x / 5.x (disabling FirmGuard)
Hitachi
Opening The Xbox 360
ModeB
Slax CD
2-Wire Trick
Connectivity Kits
Hotswap
ModeB Indicators
Detecting The Drive in Windows
Installing “CMD Here” Powertoy
Downloading The Firmware
Restoring The Drive (if previously flashed)
Flashing The Drive
v0078FK Instructions
Making Backups of Your Xbox 360 Games
Using the Samsung drive
Using a Kreon drive
WxRipper Method
Bitsetting
Burning Using IMGBurn
Burning Using CloneCD
Xbox 360 Firmware Tutorial
Table of Contents
Introduction
Warnings
Samsung or Hitachi
Samsung
Opening The Xbox 360
MS25 or MS28
MS25
Sata/MTKFlash Compatibility
Downloading The Firmware
Xtreme Boot Maker (USB)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (USB)
Xtreme Boot Maker (NTFS4DOS CD)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (NTFS4DOS CD)
Xtreme Boot Maker (Floppy)
Updating x360sam, Adding Keycheck
Flashing Your Drive (Floppy)
MS28
VCC Switch Method (requires soldering)
Setting Up The Switch
Flashing
Bad Flash Method (solderless)
Setup
Flashing
Upgrading From 4.x / 5.x (disabling FirmGuard)
Hitachi
Opening The Xbox 360
ModeB
Slax CD
2-Wire Trick
Connectivity Kits
Hotswap
ModeB Indicators
Detecting The Drive in Windows
Installing “CMD Here” Powertoy
Downloading The Firmware
Restoring The Drive (if previously flashed)
Flashing The Drive
v0078FK Instructions
Making Backups of Your Xbox 360 Games
Using the Samsung drive
Using a Kreon drive
WxRipper Method
Bitsetting
Burning Using IMGBurn
Burning Using CloneCD
