How to Flash an Xbox 360

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Would you want to play burnt games on your Xbox 360? To be able to play backups, you must first update your Xbox 360’s DVD drive using modified firmware. This will enable the drive to read burnt CDs, and appropriate flashing will still allow you to login to Xbox Live. The flashing procedure differs significantly depending on the kind of DVD drive you have.

1. Obtaining the DVD Drive

1. You need update your Xbox. Before you begin dismantling and flashing, make sure your Xbox 360 has been recently updated. This is because the flashing software has been intended to function with the most recent updates, and you may encounter difficulties if your Xbox 360 is not up to date.

  • More information about upgrading your Xbox 360 may be found in this guide.

2. Start the Xbox 360. To flash the DVD drive, you must first remove it from the Xbox 360. You will need to remove the Xbox’s outer panel to do this.

  • For extensive instructions on opening your Xbox 360 casing, see this page.

3. Take out the DVD drive. Pull the DVD drive gently out of the Xbox. Make cautious not to yank on the cords connecting the drive to the Xbox’s circuitry.

4. Unplug the drive. After removing the drive, unplug the two cords that link the drive to the Xbox. You should now be able to fully remove the drive from the console.

5. Determine the manufacturer of the DVD drive. Your Xbox 360 might be utilizing one of four distinct DVD drive manufacturers. Some drives may need the use of more tools than others. Examine the drive’s sticker to determine its identity. You simply need to know the manufacturer to choose which tools and processes you will use.

  • Lite-On, Samsung, BenQ, and Hitachi are the four manufacturers.

2. Setting up JungleFlasher

1. Get the flashing software. To flash your disk, you must first download the necessary software. JungleFlasher is an application that is particularly developed to flash Xbox 360 disks. JungleFlasher is available for free download from the developer’s website.

  • You’ll also need your drive’s firmware files. The iXtreme LT+ 3.0 firmware files are available for download from the iXtreme website. For legal reasons, JungleFlasher does not included with these files. These firmware files alter the operation of the Xbox 360 DVD drive, enabling you to install custom software.
  • If you’re flashing a Hitachi drive, you’ll also need to get the iXtreme LT+ 3.0 Hitachi files.

2. Unzip the JungleFlasher archive. After installing JungleFlasher, move the folder to a convenient spot on your computer. To use JungleFlasher, you do not need to install anything. If you save the JungleFlasher folder to your desktop or the root of your hard drive, it will be easier to access throughout the flashing process.

3. Transfer the firmware files to the JungleFlasher directory. Once JungleFlasher has been extracted, extract the ZIP containing the iXtreme LT+ 3.0 firmware files. Open the extracted folder, followed by the Firmware folder. Copy all of the files into the JungleFlasher directory’s Firmware folder.

4. Copy the required DLL files. Navigate to the JungleFlasher directory, then to the libusb folder. Copy the libusb0.dll file from this folder and paste it into the JungleFlasher root directory, which is also where the JungleFlasher.exe software is stored.

  • Copy both files to the JungleFlasher root directory after opening the PortIO folder.

3. Connecting the Hard Disk Drive to Your Computer

1. Collect your supplies. To connect your DVD drive to your computer so that it can be flashed, you will need the following tools:

  • DVD Power-to-Molex converter (Xecuter X360USB, X360USBPro) USB Connector tool (Xecuter CK3 Lite). If you’re using the Xecuter X360USB tool, this isn’t necessary since it’s already built in. This adapter is required if you are using the X360USBPro utility.
  • Look into it (TX CK3 PROBE 3, TX SPUTNIK360 UNLOCK PROBE, MAXIMUS 360 SCORPION TOOL V2). Only the Lite-On drive requires this. This utility is not required for any other DVD drive.
  • Molex-to-outlet power adapter (Molex to USB works as well)

2. Take apart your Lite-On DVD drive. If you are flashing a Lite-On DVD drive, you must remove the protective cover in order to access the circuitry. Turn the drive over and unscrew the four screws that keep the panel in place. To reveal the circuitry, remove the panel.

  • This is only required for Lite-On drives. You may skip this step if you’re using another drive.

3. The USB connection tool must be powered on. If you’re using the Xecuter X360USB tool, connect the Molex cable to the USB tool’s Molex adaptor, then to the Molex-to-outlet adapter. Using the usual power cable, connect the USB tool to the DVD drive (unless you are flashing a Lite-On, in which case refer to the next step). If you’re using the X360USBPro, connect the CK3 Lite to the DVD drive using the power cable, then to the outlet with the Molex-to-outlet converter.

4. Join the probe (Lite-On only). Connect the probe cable to the USB connection as well as the drive. Connect the push button end of the cable to the power connection on the DVD drive. Connect the opposite end of the cord to the USB port.

  • Connect the probe piece to the little wire that protrudes from the probe cable. The probe should illuminate.

5. Connect the SATA cable to the DVD drive from the USB connection. This enables data to be transferred from your computer to the DVD drive.

6. Connect the USB connection to your computer. Connect the connection to a free USB port on your computer. A USB hub should not be used since it will not deliver adequate power. If you can’t reach a port, you can use an extension cord. When hooked into the computer, more lights should display on the USB port.

4. Performing a Drive Flash

Select the area for your Xbox 360’s DVD drive: BenQ Lite-On Samsung Hitachi

How to Flash a Samsung Drive

1. Launch JungleFlasher. After connecting the drive to the USB tool and your computer, launch JungleFlasher to begin the flashing procedure.

2. Check the status of your key. Select the DVDKey 32 tab. This will reveal all of the data on your drive’s DVD key, which is required for flashing. The “DVD Key” item in the “Drive Properties” section should read “Unverified.”

3. Unlock the hard drive. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, followed by the “Sammy UnLock” button. If you’ve never flashed the drive before, choose Yes; otherwise, proceed with the instructions in the dialog box.

4. Wait for the drive to become available. The text will appear in the box at the bottom of the window. After you’ve unlocked the drive, go to the “Drive Properties” section of the MTK Flash 32 tab. “Drive in Vendor Mode” should be written in the “Vendor” box.

5. Copy the previous firmware. Select the Read option. The Samsung firmware files will be read by JungleFlasher. When it’s done, you’ll be asked to store the original firmware as a backup. If you wish to restore your original firmware files, choose a place that is easy to discover.

6. Install the updated firmware. After saving the firmware backup, you will be required to load the Samsung LT+ firmware files. To continue, click Yes.

7. Keep your drive key safe. Save the drive key by clicking the Save Drive Key button and saving it someplace safe. This will come in handy if you need to recover your drive later.

8. Keep your customized firmware. To save your own firmware files, click the Save to File button. This will make flashing the same drive much simpler in the future.

9. Create a new firmware. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, then the Write button. The writing process may be followed in the text box at the bottom of the window. The authoring process will take some time.

10. Get out of vendor mode. After the firmware has been written, leave vendor mode on your DVD drive by clicking the Outro / ATA Reset button. This will prevent your Xbox 360 from being instantly banned from Xbox Live. In the “Drive Properties” section, the “DVD Key” item should say “Verified.”

How to Flash a Hitachi Drive

1. Launch JungleFlasher. After connecting the drive to the USB tool and your computer, launch JungleFlasher to begin the flashing procedure.

2. Check to see whether you have a Hitachi drive. Select the Hitachi GDR3120 option. If the “78/79” option is chosen in the Drive Revision section, you will need to burn an additional CD to unlock the drive. Click the “Insert the 79 Unlock Audio CD” link to open your browser and download a file. Save the file before extracting it.

  • Using your preferred image burning software, burn the BIN file to a blank CD-R. For further information, see this guide.

3. Switch to Mode-B. Click the Send Mode-B button on the Hitachi GDR3120 tab. Because you’re using the USB connection tool, a popup with instructions will display. Ignore them.

4. Put in the unlock disc. When you’re in Mode B, click the Open button to bring up the drive tray. Insert the disc, then press the Close button. To read the disc, press the 79 Unlock button. When you’re done, the drive will immediately remove the disc.

  • This step is only necessary if you have a drive that is version 79.

5. Dump the data from the drive. Make sure the “Dump Drive” option is chosen in the “Flashing Options” column, then click the Read to Source button. If you wish to recover the disk later, save the drive data backup file someplace readily accessible.

6. Keep your drive key safe. Save the drive key by clicking the Save Drive Key button and saving it someplace safe. This will come in handy if you need to recover your drive later.

7. Install the LT+ firmware. Return to the Hitachi GDR3120 tab and, in the “Flashing Options” section, choose “Flash LT-Plus.” Select the Flash LT-Plus option. When the application indicates that the flashing report is steady, click Yes.

8. Wait for the flashing procedure to be finished. The progress may be seen in the text box at the bottom of the window. Return to the Hitachi GDR3120 tab after the flashing procedure is finished. Switch the DVD drive on and off (you can simply pull the power cable from the DVD drive to reset it).

How to Flash a BenQ Drive

1. Launch JungleFlasher. After connecting the drive to the USB tool and your computer, launch JungleFlasher to begin the flashing procedure.

2. Unlock the hard drive. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, followed by the “BenQ UnLock” button. The DVD drive will be immediately unlocked.

3. Wait for the drive to become available. The text will appear in the box at the bottom of the window. After you’ve unlocked the drive, go to the “Drive Properties” section of the MTK Flash 32 tab. “Drive in Vendor Mode” should be written in the “Vendor” box.

4. Copy the previous firmware. Select the Read option. The BenQ firmware files will be read by JungleFlasher. When it’s done, you’ll be asked to store the original firmware as a backup. If you wish to restore your original firmware files, choose a place that is easy to discover.

5. Install the updated firmware. After saving the firmware backup, you will be requested to load the BenQ LT+ firmware files. To continue, click Yes.

6. Keep your drive key safe. Save the drive key by clicking the Save Drive Key button and saving it someplace safe. This will come in handy if you need to recover your drive later.

7. Keep your customized firmware. To save your own firmware files, click the Save to File button. This will make flashing the same drive much simpler in the future.

8. Create a new firmware. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, then the Write button. The writing process may be followed in the text box at the bottom of the window. It should not take too long to complete the writing process.

9. Get out of vendor mode. After the firmware has been written, press the Outro / ATA Reset button to leave vendor mode on your DVD drive. This will prevent your Xbox 360 from being instantly banned from Xbox Live. In the “Drive Properties” section, the “DVD Key” item should say “Verified.”

How to Flash a Lite-On Drive

1. Launch JungleFlasher. After connecting the drive to the USB tool and your computer, launch JungleFlasher to begin the flashing procedure.

2. On the Lite-On DVD circuitry board, locate the MPX01 position. To identify the circuitry board, flip the dismantled Lite-On drive over. The MPX01 point is situated on the DVD drive’s circuitry and is where you must probe during the flashing procedure. The MPX01 point is located close to the huge chip mounted on the circuitry.

3. Prepare to probe the drive. In JungleFlasher, go to the DVDKey 32 tab. Wait a few seconds for the application to load after clicking the PhatKey button. The window “MTK Vendor Intro Failed” will show. You are now ready to investigate the drive.

  • Check that the probe’s light is turned on, showing that it is getting power.

4. Examine the drive. When the window appears, push and hold the probe cable’s button. Touch the probe to the MPX01 point while holding down the button. Continue to keep the probe on the point while releasing the probe cable button. In JungleFlasher, click the Yes button on the window.

5. Reset the drive after removing the probe. When the following window opens, you must remove the probe and reset the drive. Pull the probe away from the drive and turn off the power at the USB port. Wait five seconds before turning back on the power. In JungleFlasher, click OK.

6. Keep the key safe. You will be requested to store your extracted key after clicking OK. Save it someplace you’ll have easy access to it. There will be many files that you must store in the same directory.

7. Install the updated firmware. After saving the firmware backup, you will be prompted to load the Lite-On LT+ firmware files. To continue, click Yes.

8. Load the previously saved key. In the FirmwareTool 32 tab, click the Manual Spoofing button, then the Load key bin button, and then the key you saved previously.

9. Keep your customized firmware. To save your own firmware files, click the button|Save to File button. This will make flashing the same drive much simpler in the future.

10. Delete the drive. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, followed by the “Lite-On Erase” button. In the resulting windows, click the Yes buttons. Reset the power to your DVD drive as soon as “…” appears in the text box at the bottom of the window by either using the kill switch on the CK3 Lite or by taking out and reinserting the DVD drive’s power line.

  • If you were successful, go to the MTK Flash 32 tab and search for the “Drive Properties” section. “Drive in Vendor Mode” should be written in the “Vendor” box.

11. Create a new firmware. Click the MTK Flash 32 tab, then the Write button. The writing process may be followed in the text box at the bottom of the window. It should not take too long to complete the writing process.

12. Get out of vendor mode. After the firmware has been written, press the Outro / ATA Reset button to leave vendor mode on your DVD drive. This will prevent your Xbox 360 from being instantly banned from Xbox Live. In the “Drive Properties” section, the “DVD Key” item should say “Verified.”

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