Soft-modding Your Xbox The Easy Way!

Ive had the installer from this thread for some time now and no issues whatsoever. Im aware however the newer mods work with live although I dont use it so didnt see any reason to change. Cant imagine anyone breaking anything with this. As for featues would wonder what additional fetures it has campared to this one. I can say this appears slim especially when compared to somthing like XBMC app. Maybe you could screenshot it or note some basic additional features as for me now I cant see a reason to change yet as this works great for what I use it for...

My suggestion, is that if it isnt broke don't fix it.

I mean if you installed with the installer on the first page and no problems, keep it. If not, or if you havent done it yet, got with the latest availible.

And XBMC is the best dashboard to use :-p

Thats what I thought not much reason to change unless you want the live features...

Q. I dont have AUF can I use Mech Assault or Splinter Cell (the original).
A. Yes! But you must use either ltools_MA_v1.7.zip OR ltools_v1.7_SC_NTSC.rar depending on which game you have.


I have the splinter cell game and a PAL XBOX.
Where can I get the tools for this console and ltools_v1.7_SC_NTSC.rar and not for the ntsc xbox but for the PAL one.
If someone has the tool please give me a link or send it directly to [email protected]
thanks

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Originally Posted by dvdo

Q. I dont have AUF can I use Mech Assault or Splinter Cell (the original).
A. Yes! But you must use either ltools_MA_v1.7.zip OR ltools_v1.7_SC_NTSC.rar depending on which game you have.


I have the splinter cell game and a PAL XBOX.
Where can I get the tools for this console and ltools_v1.7_SC_NTSC.rar and not for the ntsc xbox but for the PAL one.
If someone has the tool please give me a link or send it directly to [email protected]
thanks

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Don't waste your time with ltools. Grab Krayzie's Ndure 1.1 installer of of xbins.

To get to xbins, open up mIRC, and connect to EFNet. Join the #xbins channel - you have to enter the name, as it is not listed. Once in there, type /msg xbins !list and you will receive amessage with your username and password for an FTP server. You can find Krayzie's NDure under Xbox->Exploits->_Packages.

For those of you already softmodded don't change your softmod. It'll just lead to problems. But if you have a stock box and need to softmod it, Krayzie's Ndure is the way to go. I'm not associated with Krayzie in any way or anything, but I've used his installers for my Xbox and friends who I have modded. It has safety features to prevent you form screwing with C: (how a lot of people screw their boxes over), forced EEPROM backup, auto stock backup, and a bunch of other stuff. It's a really simple install too.

And while I'm recommending Xbox stuff, listen to what asmithz said, kids. XBMC is amazing, the built-in Xored launcher in newer versions is quite nice as well.

And for those of you into Halo 2, I'm part of a project called Mimesis - it's an application that will download and install custom downloadable content for Halo 2, KotOR, Rainbow Six 3: BA, Ghost Recon 2, and more. Your Xbox mus tbe connected to and properly configured to the internet for it to run. It's really great for Halo 2, and every map we host (10 right now) works for SLC, meaning you can play the new maps online using XBC or Xlink Kai. http://www.projectmimesis.com

i think im going to unsoftmod for live...
would unsoftmodding and then softmodding again cause problems?

Think the newer mods can switch back and forth so you might want to research a bit first...

Indeed. You shouldn't have to uninstall the softmod to use XBox Live, if you're using one of the latest softmods.

really? are you sure? what are the names of the latest softmods

Krayzie's Ndure 1.1.

okay guys, i tried making another harddrive...and its not working when ever i do the first step (press one:boot from vga blah blah blah) it goes to linux and stays there...how long should it stay there? i need immediate responses..thanks guys..ive been there for you be here for me

nvm

The NDure 1.1 is the latest, but if you used NDure 1.0 and some of the earlier revisions like Krayzee's 2.8, those should also work. If you can't access your dashboard directly, you can go into the file manager, then your C drive and run the default.xbe file there. That should get you back into the Microsoft dash and as far as Live and Microsoft are concerned, your XBox is exactly the way it was on day 1.

why are you so convinced that this NDure program is better...you only need to mention it once...if you think your so great then make your own guide...let people choose what they want, this is a great guide..id reccomend it to all but your just being an annoyance now..so please stop endorsing Krayzee and all its affiliates...thanks

Whats wrong with endorsing something that works really good? The guide here is a little outdated and current methods should be accepted.

There's zero money being made off this. I see no reason why I shouldn't endorse an amazing softmod installer. It is the best. The entire community of Xbox-Scene will tell you that. And that wasn't me who you were talking to - some other guy recommended it. Krayzie's is not my project, it's just something I love, know is best, and is trying to help people pick. I'm not spamming it or anything.

A nice thing about Krayzie's is dual-boot. You can set it up so if you boot with your Eject button, you go to a stock dashboard. YOu can then pop a disc in, boot it - play on Live no problem. Or, boot your system with the power button, your power light goes Orange, and you are at your modded Dashboard. In this state, Xbox Live hsould be automatically blocked out to prevent you from accidentally banning yourself. THe only problem is that the xonlinedash.xbe does not function (at least on v1.0) without turning the softmod off. So if you need to make a new account, you need to toggle the softmod off temporarily. But downloading DLC and such will still work fine with the mod on.

And here is a tutorial on softmodding your Xbox, installing Mimesis v2 (that is a project of mine), the Halo 2 v1.1 update, and getting new DLC, while keeping Live.

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Splinter Cell softmod tutorial with Krayzie's Ndure and Mimesis tutuorial.
(This assumes you have obtained the softmod installer, Mimesis v2, and Halo 2 1.1AU from somewhere) Also, some of the steps are unnecessary, but how I would do it if you want to retain Live.

1. Copy the zip file in the Softmod Installer\SC save1 folder into your Action Replay.
2. Boot the XBox with no games.
3. Go to your Memory section, and make sure there are no Splinter Cell saves. Delete any. Then delete the entire Splinter Cell title by selecting the main icon.
4. Now copy the save off your memory card to your Xbox.
5. Delete the save off your Memory Card.
6. Copy the zip file in the Softmod\SC save2 folder into your Action Replay.
7. Now copy the save off your memory card to your Xbox.
8. Remove your memory card.
9. Boot Splinter Cell.
10. Load the "Linux" profile.
11. Select Checkpoints.
12. A modified interface of UnleashX should now load.
13. Follow the onscreen instructions. You are required to do the EEPROM backup before you continue.
14. Select EvoX as the dashboard you wish to install.
15. Select NKPatcher .6 as your patcher if you have a stock (normal, you didn't swap it) HDD or one under 130GBs. (.67 is for 130GB+ HDDs)
16. Continue following installation instructions, shutting down when told to.
17. Once the installation is finished and your box is off, eject Splinter Cell, remove it, and power off.
18. Power on with the power button.
19. You should be presented with the EvoX dashboard if everything worked, along with an Orange power light.
20. Start Splinter Cell. Load the linux save and select checkpoint as you did before.
21. Select the Multiboot option. If it isn't there, it's in the Extras menu.
22. Select the "dual retail." This will let you boot to your MSdash when powering on with the eject button. In this state you can safely access Live and make new accounts and stuf. DO NOT TRY LIVE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE DUAL RETAIL SET AND DID NOT BOOT IMMEDIATELY TO THE MS DASHBOARD BY POWERING ON WITH THE EJECT BUTTON.
23. Shutdown after this is finished.
24. Try booting with eject button. Your light should go green, and you should go directly to the Microsoft dashboard.
25. Shutdown, and boot with teh power button. Now that you are in EvoX, go to your PC and run SmartFTP. If you do not have it, get it at SmartFTP.com.
26. In SmartFTP, enter the IP that is displayed on the EvoX menu on your Xbox. Enter the username xbox and password xbox, and the port should be 21.
27. Go to your the E folder. There should be an apps folder. If not, create it.
28. Drag the whole Mimesis folder you got into the apps folder in the E folder.
29. Restart your Xbox.
30. Select the Applications option, and then Mimesis.
31. Select Halo 2, Check For New Content, select one, then click instlal selected. Repeat for each download.
32. Exit Mimesis, by pressing B until you get to the main menu, then hold B for a second or two.
33. Use SmartFTP and get into your Xbox again.
34. Open the E/TDATA/mimesis/au/new folder.
35. Now copy the Halo 2 1.1 AU files.
36. Paste it in E/TDATA/mimesis/au/new/4d530064.
37. Exit SmartFTP.
38. Start Mimesis.
39. Select Halo 2, go to Manage AutoUpdates.
40. Click Backup Existing. This backs up your Live friendly AU.
41. Click install new. This installs the Mimesis friendly one you copied over in steps 34-36.
42. Quit Mimesis.
43. Put Halo 2 in your Xbox, and click Launch DVD.
44. Make a Split-Screen game.
45. You should have the new maps.

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hey, i understand what your saying...but they guide is so easy..try making a guide that is as easy as this...i agree it is a little outdated, but whatever..

That tutorial is just as easy - just more in-depth.

Noobie here, I've followed this posting all the way through and can't seem to get this damn thing to work. Maybe someone can help. I'm trying to upgrade my xbox hard drive to a 120gb. I've completed the softmod tutorial at the beginning of this post. My xbox loads to evox, but can't read burnt cd's or dvd's. Meaning i can't use slayers to boot the xbox and try to upgrade to the newer harddrive. Also, following the tutorial on upgrading the xbox harddrive, i've tried xboxhdm v1.9 and still doesn't work. The xbox is giving me a 05 error code. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? thanks

did you use the guide on softmodding located at the beggining of this thread or the fecky one thats 3 posts above?

i used the softmodding located at the beginning of this thread. thanks for the reply suprafreak6

okay...so does your xbox at least get somewhere, such as a menu or a evox screen? if it does which dashboard does it get to? (you did the softmod correctly right?)

yes the xbox does load to the evox screen. but it will not read any other cd's aside from the xbox cd's. here's what my settings say:

biox version: original 4034
kernel version: 1.00.4981.67
xbox hardware info: 00000003 a3 b2
dash version: +3935

ok i have a question which is prob stupid. do i have to do the ftp thing before i can mod on halo 2 or anything or is there a process that i have to do. please help.

please clarify and refain from using thing, if you want to put mods onto halo 2, you must softmod then you will need to ftp inorder to recieve maps and updates that you create or download for the game, as for theqmpv im still thinking what can be wrong, i think your bios didnt load, try reinstalling it make sure you do the correct choices

To theqmpv, use something a little more up to date to mod with.

Hello everyone,

Ive did a search here and could not find an answer for this one. I used the softmod technique at the start of this thread (Bond AUF). I did it successfully on one Xbox but on the second one something went wrong. At the point when the screen goes black and linux loads and does its thing, the screen was mostly green, the writing was all distorted and could not read it. I didnt turn off the Xbox until the eject button started flashing green. Now when I start up the Xbox I get flashing red eject button and error code 16 in the upper left corner of the screen. Is it toast or is there a way to fix without installing a chip?

Also on the first Xbox that went ok, I cant seem to find the gamesor apps folder when FTPing into the box. Could someone tell me where it is located?

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Originally Posted by Wikkid1

Hello everyone,

Ive did a search here and could not find an answer for this one. I used the softmod technique at the start of this thread (Bond AUF). I did it successfully on one Xbox but on the second one something went wrong. At the point when the screen goes black and linux loads and does its thing, the screen was mostly green, the writing was all distorted and could not read it. I didnt turn off the Xbox until the eject button started flashing green. Now when I start up the Xbox I get flashing red eject button and error code 16 in the upper left corner of the screen. Is it toast or is there a way to fix without installing a chip?

Also on the first Xbox that went ok, I cant seem to find the gamesor apps folder when FTPing into the box. Could someone tell me where it is located?

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You create the folders in one of the partitions

I got Action Replay 8mb,
Krayzie Ndure V1.0 (I think V1.1 won't fit in the memory AR)
Splinter Cell game.
My XBOX console is made on 17.07.03 so it's version 1.0

I am a little confused by so many informations I've found on the internet and don't know what to do next.

Can I get a tutorial for dummies considering the things I already have.

thanks

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Originally Posted by suprafreak6

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Originally Posted by Wikkid1

Hello everyone,

Ive did a search here and could not find an answer for this one. I used the softmod technique at the start of this thread (Bond AUF). I did it successfully on one Xbox but on the second one something went wrong. At the point when the screen goes black and linux loads and does its thing, the screen was mostly green, the writing was all distorted and could not read it. I didnt turn off the Xbox until the eject button started flashing green. Now when I start up the Xbox I get flashing red eject button and error code 16 in the upper left corner of the screen. Is it toast or is there a way to fix without installing a chip?

Also on the first Xbox that went ok, I cant seem to find the gamesor apps folder when FTPing into the box. Could someone tell me where it is located?

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You create the folders in one of the partitions

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OK I have evoX as my dashboard and it already shows the files in the menu and there are tools in the apps folder already, what is the default location/partion for these folders?

If I create new folders does evoX find them or do I need to create a link of some kind?

Thanks for the help!

I'm getting ready to mod my xbox with the thing on the 1st page, but muskrat said use something more up to date. I have 007, so i was just wondering if there's something more updated to use...

Check out http://www.xbox-scene.com. They have the most up to date ways of getting it done.

You can't use a softmodded Xbox on Xbox Live?!??!?! Man, that sucks...

So, basically, if you want to use mods on Xbox Live, you have to use hardmods?

This is pretty screwed up, because my friend managed to use softmods in custom games against me. ???

If anybody can get me the Halo2 1.1 AU, give me a link, or point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it. [email protected]

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Originally Posted by RehabPotential

I'm getting ready to mod my xbox with the thing on the 1st page, but muskrat said use something more up to date. I have 007, so i was just wondering if there's something more updated to use...

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same here ... i got a problem though because i dunno how to transfer the 007 saved option file from my memoryc ard onto the xbox hard drive ... can someone PLEASE explain to me how to do it lol cos i cant find any way of doin it:stars:

Just don't make the same mistake I did when I first tried to copy the files off the memory card. When you're browsing your saved games on the memory card you'll notice that there are at least two icons. The first is on the left hand side, then you'll see 1 or more icons to the right of it. You have to move your cursor to those icons on the right, then the copy option should be available to choose. Gotta love Microsoft's intuitive interface.

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Originally Posted by Gargos

Just don't make the same mistake I did when I first tried to copy the files off the memory card. When you're browsing your saved games on the memory card you'll notice that there are at least two icons. The first is on the left hand side, then you'll see 1 or more icons to the right of it. You have to move your cursor to those icons on the right, then the copy option should be available to choose. Gotta love Microsoft's intuitive interface.

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cheers mate i reealised that after i posted it im so dumb loll

it all load okay for you? yes im back guys

im a certified copper cable (as well as Fiber Optic) installation technician and your cable standards are wrong. the only cables that need switching in a crossover is the orange pair and green pair, u should NOT switch the brown and blue if u want it to work properly. and your straight through is all jacked up! u might want to actually research this stuff. where did you get ur standard information?

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Originally Posted by friskyman83

im a certified copper cable (as well as Fiber Optic) installation technician and your cable standards are wrong. the only cables that need switching in a crossover is the orange pair and green pair, u should NOT switch the brown and blue if u want it to work properly. and your straight through is all jacked up! u might want to actually research this stuff. where did you get ur standard information?

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nobody knows.