Updates from C4E on New Dash: Update Process Seems Safe, AP2.5 Titles Not, LT+ WIP

>> C4E posted some updates about the Xbox360 fall2010 dashboard security on #FW@EFnet:

[c4eva] ap2.5 already defeated, backup fable 3 running fine on beta dash! more data required for analysis!
[**] C4 are you planning on releasing the new LT+ for the old consoles? ie. not slim?
[c4eva] **:yes

[***] c4eva, is it confirmed that current FW and older games will be safe in the new dash?
[c4eva] ***:unknown at present!

[c4eva] dash out?
[c4eva] version please?
[c4eva] so it begins,dash version please?
[****] c4 2.0.12611.0
[c4eva] very good, thx, same version im already working with!

[*****] C4 are you still working on hitas? Will they eventually be released =)?
[c4eva] *****:was working on it , not for a while now!
[*******] c4eva so there will be a LT+ for lite-on and benq drives
[c4eva] yes

[c4eva] ok, have logged the update process, analysing!
[c4eva] logged entire update process, no vendor packets, only standard inquiry and key exchange, so update process safe!
[c4eva] fable 3 not safe! ap2.5 active for that title with new dash!

[c4eva] as soon as we have enough data on ap25 then there will be something
[c4eva] testing more game titles soon for ap25!

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More Info from C4Eva: AP2.5 Trigger, SSv3, Activate AP2.5, Retail AP2.5 Games, Old Games, x360SED

>> C4Eva talked a bit more about the new AP2.5 (Anti-Piracy v2.5) protection and answered some questions in #FW@EFnet.

[+c4eva] just a word of warning on the sed "disc swap" [gold members note: see x360SED v1.0], although this passes the timing check, ap25 also returns data from its check which will be wrong with the wrong disk and will get you banned!

[+c4eva] the trigger for ap25 is still being investigated, but assume a list of titles of some sort or some check, not the xex!
[+c4eva] no ap25 traffic was ever logged with fifa 09

[**] c4eva, it is known yet whether AP2.5 can flag you in an offline state?
[+c4eva] **:yes it can
[+c4eva] console flag

[***] SSv3 just for ap2.5 games or all others?
[+c4eva] ssv3 will be required for any game that activates ap25

[****] c4eva: does that mean old games that dont have ap25, that we burned, as ssv2 are safe?
[+c4eva] ****:yes

[*****] c4eva do you think it is possible that they activate ap25 with a title update on old games?
[+c4eva] possible

[*****] c4eva is it a bad idea playing a retail ap25 game on current fw too ?
[*****] well obv. for new dash
[+c4eva] *****:should be fine

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New Updates from C4Eva: LT+ WIP, Slim Checks, AP2.5 Info, OSIG Spoof Checks

>> Some new #FW@EFnet IRC-transcripts from the last 2 days with some updates on the iXtreme LT+ progress and AP2.5 findings:

[2010-11-13 Updates]
[*****] is it possible to spoof our current drives to appear as samsung drives and bypass ap25
[c4eva] *****:osig is checked as part of ap25
[********] I spoofed 4 o 5 Slims to diferent drives, and only 2 times it don't works with Kinect (Play DVD) However, other slims read all (unless Fable 3)
[c4eva] ********:new dash at some point checks slim drive fw, once it has spoof will cease to work
[*****] c4eva will LT+ firmware be available to hitachi v79 drives?
[c4eva] *****:maybe
[******] C4eva have u tested AC brotherhood?
[c4eva] yes, i have ac:b, all is good!
[c4eva] lt+ testing begins this weekend, not long now!
[******] unless u have a hitatchi drive or a sammy, but sammys seem to be hit and miss, works for some and not for others
[c4eva] ******:ap25 is checking osig
[******] +c4eva - what is osig?
[c4eva] original drive signature for motherboard
[c4eva] osig is interesting, they took out kernel check due to rrod repairs, now ap25 had to have it,otherwise everyone would be a sammy, now rrod repairs may not boot if osig wasnt updated!
[c4eva] its gone past just live, they want no backups booting period!
[*******] I read somewhere that this ap 2.5 can be different for each game ... so every new game might not work the same way as the previous one and may need a new fw update?
[c4eva] fw will be fine!
[******] it'll work for any AP2.5 challenge he said
[*****] c4eva fable3 and asasin have same ap25 checks ?
[c4eva] ap25 checks are game specific
[*********] c4eva do u know why samsung does not have ap2.5 ]
[c4eva] because it doesnt have the code for it
[******] c4eva, AP2.5 - thats a name you came up with or does it show in the dash binary somehow ?
[******] that's what the specification is actually called, ******
[*********] c4eva, i suppose we will need new software/hardware aswell, to dump the new sectors and inject them in iso ?
[******] ******, specification that came from MS to game developers ?
[*****] New 0800 and xbc would be liky
[*****] Likely
[c4eva] yes
[****] c4eva, so if ap2.5 is game specific. Could ms implement new checks with an update and render the new drive FW useless again ?
[c4eva] ****:fw will be fine
[*******] c4eva original slim now can be updated to new firmware and after that it can be LT+ flashed with no problem?
[*********] how do you dump and test ap25 games for now? is it a secre?
[c4eva] *******:yes
[c4eva] *********:yes
[*********] [+c4eva] thanks for all your hard work man, we love you. Maybe consider putting out a non-LIVE version of the FW for those that dont care about LIVE. It would have to be easier on ou.
[*****] C4s always been committed to stealth
[*****] And im
[*****] Sure he is busy enough
[c4eva] ap25, live or no live, doesnt matter
[*********] my fable 3 doesnt show AP25 in ABGX???
[******] *********: Fable III doesn't have that flag
[c4eva] with new dash xex flag is irrelevant!
[******] yeah, so that becomes an unreliable method to determine

[2010-11-14 Updates]
[c4eva] testing code, so far so good!
[******] is black ops as safe as any other game before the dash update?
[c4eva] ******:yes
[***] for slim what kind of real time checks are we talking about?
[c4eva] ***:realtime fw check,realtime ram check!
[c4eva] they are checking for our code/data in drive!
[*********] c4 can we expect lt+ this side of christmas?
[c4eva] *********:yes

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iXtreme LT+ Update from C4Eva: new 0800 and SSv3, Kreon, No Stock FW before Upgrade, TU and AP2.5

>> More news about the upcoming iXtreme LT+ and AP2.5 from C4Eva via IRC-transcripts on #FW@EFnet:

[c4eva] testing backups on live!
[******] +c4eva: you had any hiccups along the way?
[c4eva] ******: not really
[*********] Morning c4eva, there's a title update for Black Ops, is this the kind of thing you'll log for new checks or do we assume that because a BO backup still works after the TU, that ap2.5 isn't active?
[c4eva] already checked bo update, looks good, clean xval
[*********] can i ask again about nfs?
[*********] is its playable with lt+?
[c4eva] *********:yes
[*********] C4eva the new lt+ will report like original fw against live checks?
[c4eva] *********: yes
[******] c4eva im sure you may have been asked before, but should we worry about back security? as in ap2.5 being implemented into older games and most anticipated, black ops?
[c4eva] ******: you will be protected with lt+
[******] @c4eva: c4eva, before upgrading to the new dash and put the new LT +, we must first put the stock fw, update the dash and then put the new lt?
[c4eva] ******: not required
[*****] So what I'm wondering is this: If the box is already flagged on new dash, IE not playing AP2.5 games, will the new upgrade to LT+ then enable playing these games again?
[c4eva] *****:yes
[*******] what's the drive firmware coded in anyway?
[*******] how do you code for it
[*******] asm?
[c4eva] yes
[*******] C4eva, will a new 0800 and SSv3 be required?
[c4eva] *******:yes, eventually
[******] c4eva: did sb from MS contacet you offering a job?
[c4eva] ******:no
[c4eva] fundamental changes were made to lt code to accomodate ap25 data, hence extra testing!
[*******] C4EVA, can the shitty kreon be used? using abgx360 gui to inject ssv3 in future.
[c4eva] *******:use kreon to dump game data only
[*********] @c4eva - will the new lt+ compatible with all slim drives available ATM?
[c4eva] *********:later

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C4Eva: iXtreme LT+ coming first for 'Fat' LiteOn, Later for Slim Drives

>> New update about the upcoming iXtreme LT+ modified DVD FW from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (IRC-transcripts):

[*****] just a thought, is lt+ coming for slim, or is that to follow as a different version?
[c4eva] slim comes after liteon
[*********] c4eva is the live testing going well ?
[c4eva] testing is going very well
[c4eva] all testing successful on all ap25 games on live, in hands of testers now!
[******] did anybody get ACB to play on their lite on?
[c4eva] ******:yes

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C4Eva iXtreme LT+ 21-11-2010 Updates

>> Latest updates about the upcoming iXtreme LT+ modified DVD FW from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (IRC-transcripts):

[******] does anythign special need done to AP 2.5 isos before burning
[c4eva] ******:yes, they will need the new ap25 ss for lt+
[******] So with the new dash just having the flash will put you at risk even if the copy of the game is the original
[c4eva] ******:orig is fine
[******] +c4eva: i know you may not know the answer, or may not even want to answer this. But, do you think we will need to do a hardware mod (cut traces etc) for slim drives, including 0225? there are a few$
[c4eva] ******:0225 is special!
[*******] c4eva: benq lt+ will be out same time as liteon one?
[c4eva] *******:yes
[c4eva] liteon will be finished today and be given to testers!
[***] c4eva: beta testing wont be as lenghty as for lt will it?
[c4eva] no
[*****] just wondering if the ap 2.5 only on thoses games with that dash or any game tryin to boot with that dash
[c4eva] *****:only those 3 games so far! [note TTG: Fable 3, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and Need For Speed:Hot Pursuit]
[c4eva] new abgx will verify ap25 ss!
[******] you know, you could just not care about XBL, then ap25 has no effect on you =D
[c4eva] ******:if on latest dash,ap25 will still stop backups working offline!
[*******] will new 0800 firmware support samsung-ms25/28?
[c4eva] *******:not to begin with!
[*******] c4 can i swap my liteon for a sammy and play ap 2.5 games i dont care about banning
[c4eva] *******:no, need liteon lt+!
[********] c4eva: Any complications with LT+ testing so far?
[c4eva] ********:none!
[*********] c4eva, is Jungleflasher where you want your donations to go?
[c4eva] *********:yes
[********] c4eva: Anything to expect in a near future for the lite-on found in the Slim units?
[c4eva] ********:havent worked on slim for awhile, thats next!
[c4eva] its all good,sooner rather than later!

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C4Eva iXtreme LT+ 22-11-2010 Updates - SSv2+AP25SS = SSv3

>> Latest updates about the upcoming iXtreme LT+ modified DVD FW from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (IRC-transcripts):

[******] LT+ working great -- just played AC:B -- XVal still clean!
[c4eva] great to hear, ******!
[******] What fw is in testing atm c4eva? liteon, benq... ? all?
[c4eva] liteons, benqs!
[c4eva] just a few things more to test!
[*******] c4eva, have there been any changes to LT+ besides from the antipiracy stuff?
[c4eva] *******:yes, some major code changes!
[****] c4eva, does the new slims require additional hardware to flash?
[c4eva] ****:orig slim no
[*********] so if you are already banned and have lt+, you don't have to use ap2.5 ss right?
[c4eva] *********biggrin.gifo you want the ap25 backups to boot?
[c4eva] banned or not,if on latest dash,you need it
[****] what is the difference in this XBOX360 Fable.III.AP25.READNFO.XBOX360-iND and the one we already had, just says tested working
[******] the new rls contains the ap25 ss
[*********] [c4eva] once m$ have pushed the button on a slim 225 can you still flash the drive
[c4eva] *********:yes
[*********] [c4eva] so if m$ has pushed the button on your slim 0255 will that stop us reading the data eg key and so off if
[c4eva] *********:no
[******] +c4eva: 0225 locked flash... Is that stock? or does the lock happen when drive is detached/connected to a pc etc...?
[c4eva] ******:stock
[*****] c4eva: old games with wave 6 with ssv2 is it safe to play on LT+ ?
[c4eva] *****:yes,lt+ will protect you from ap25 violation ie wont happen
[c4eva] ssv2 to ssv3 was changed to ssv2+ap25 ss to accomodate more ap25 data if needed!
[******] c4eva: Is it possible for a your software to unlock flash for 0225? (i think i'm asking too much here :p)
[c4eva] lt+ will protect you from ap25 violation ie wont log any violation!
[******] is it possible they add additional ap checks?
[******] that the fw doesnt know how to handle
[******] or would that require another update
[c4eva] in all cases ,lt+ will protect you from ap25 violation
[c4eva] ******:more time will be spent on 0225 when I have it!
[*****] +c4eva is there a 0800 updated firmware in the making for our drives to rip games with our PC's?
[c4eva] *****:team is working on it
[*****] c4eva, how confident are you that you could do some good with the ps3fw ?
[c4eva] *****:confident
[*********] Will lt+ allow games to run, even without ssv3. Or will they need rerippin. i don't us xbl so stealth isn't an issue for me.
[c4eva] *********:you will need ap25 ss still!
[***] any news on doing the slim drives
[c4eva] 9504 first,0225 later!
[****] ****** how long have you been playing LT+ online?
[******] several hours
[*********] What I still don't understand though, will you be able to create 'ssv3' from games that aren't ap2.5 atm, such as Black Ops? I mean i'd rather have ssv3 BO if possible, just in case a TU makes it ap2.5, or am I talking shizzle?
[******] played NFS for a few hrs yesterday and today, and AC:B
[c4eva] *********:lt+ will protect you anyway from ap25 violation anyway!
[c4eva] i moved ssv3 into ap25 ss, left ssv2 alone!
[c4eva] ssv2+ap25ss=ssv3 basically
[******] c4eva, ssv3 will released into abgx 360 datebase?
[c4eva] new abgx will support ap25ss
[*********] is the beta testing going as planned?..ni hiccups right?
[*********] no^
[c4eva] *********:none
[*****] c4eva, does our profile gpd's have any info written to them that flags the 360 for a ban or is it pourely the 360's NAND only?
[*****] i mean prior lt+
[c4eva] *****:there are better people to ask than me about that, but nand is the main target
[******] when will come LT+?
[c4eva] more testing is being done across regions, then good to go!
[********] so whats with the ap2.5 copy of fableIII that just par'd
[c4eva] it has ap25 ss included and tested with lt+ i'd assume!
[*****] so this was real? [==== [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
[c4eva] *****:yes
[*****] c4eva have you looked at the SOny Blu-ray drives enough (as in for a long enough time) to notice if Sony are a little less cautious than MS is with their DVD drives?
[c4eva] *****:i have looked at them, obviously they are more advanced!

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C4Eva: 'Fat' Hitachi iXtreme LT+ Coming This Weekend

>> New IRC-transcripts from earlier today of C4Eva in #FW@EFnet via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[*****] any eta on the Hitachi LT+
[c4eva] Hitachi LT+ this weekend! [note TTG: that's of course about the old/'fat' Hitachi GDR-3120L]
[c4eva] in celebration of the new Hitachi

[*********] what do u make of what u have seen of the new Hitachi?
[c4eva] Renesas chip, similar to blu-ray!

[*******] c4eva, was there security vulnerabilities in lt+ 1.0 for liteon seen update for PFI scanning came quickly?
[c4eva] pfi to give better reading of disks, no security holes!

[*********] I could boot ssv1 on LT but not on LT+ v1.1. Is that correct? LT+ v1.1 preventing ssv1?
[c4eva] *********, no, ssv1 fine

[*****] c4eva did you hook us up with the lt+ slim in this year or in the new one?
[*******] can anyone comment on flashing hardware for the new slim drives? ie 9504?
[c4eva] working on slim fulltime now, more soon!

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C4Eva: 'Fat' Hitachi iXtreme LT+ Delayed Due Bugs but Ready Soon

>> C4Eva's iXtreme LT+ for 'Fat' (GDR-3120L) Hitachi drives was planned for this past weekend but was delayed because of bugs they found in the last round of testing. However these have now been fixed and the FW is once again in private testing and should be released soon.

From C4Eva on IRC via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva] made improvement to hitachi, tested now for over 12 hours, no open tray
[c4eva] ok, have hitachi 1.1 ready [Editor's note: meaning ready for the beta testers/final testing]

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C4Eva: 'Fat' Hitachi iXtreme LT+ Imminent, LiteOn Slim Progress 'Looking Good'

>> Updates from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ) about the iXtreme LT+ for 'Fat' (GDR-3120L) Hitachi drives, his progress on LiteOn Slim drives and more:

[c4eva] merry xmas, hitachi lt release imminent!

[st****] any news on ap25 for international gamez (pal ger , pal spa, pal ita etc..)]
[c4eva] st****:ap25 for other countries games soon!

[al**] c4eva is there any thing new about PS3 ?
[c4eva] not yet,after slim!

[Cl*****] c4eva, All software method for 0225 Liteon drive?
[c4eva] 9504/0225 looking good!

[Ch*******] c4va, LT still safe on xbl? any bans?
[c4eva] no bans,LT doing its job!

[st****] did u find some hidden protection (activable in the future) in slim fw? (the same happened with ap25, u knew it months ago)
[c4eva] st****:no,they have added enough this time

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C4Eva: Write Solution for 0225 Slim LiteOn drives Coming, Slim FW Progress

>> Updates from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ) about the iXtreme LT+ for 'Slim' LiteOn drives (9504 anmd 0225):

[A*****] is there any method to extract the key to swap drive on a Slim 0225? Tarablinda not working
[c4eva] A*****:yes
[s*****] tarablina isnt for 0225
[s*****] 9504
[A*****] so what is for 0225?
[s*****] ask c4
[A*****] lot of sites says 0225's key can be extracted but nowhere say how
[c4eva] ar156:x360usb/jf,very easy!
[a****] can you write slim fw also using x360usb/jf c4eva ? or will we need additional hardware
[d*********] now do you have to eject it first and then power off to avoid being flagged or will powering off before 3 minutes be enough?
[c4eva] a****:9504 yes, 0225 write solution is forthcoming!
[d*********] so if i boot an unpatched ap25 game on lt+ 1.1 do you have to eject and power off or will just turning it off within 3 minutes be ok to avoid the flag?
[c4eva] d*********k
[b********] c4eva: can i use a extra 9504 liteon drive on my 0225 liteon, flashed with the upcoming 0225 fw?
[b********] cause is the same model
[s*****] sounds like alot of work to spoof slims
[d*********] does anything happen after the 3 minutes with the blank screen or does it just stay blank because i think i got it off before 3 minutes
[c4eva] b********:yes
[d*********] c4eva, does it go back to the dash after the 3 minutes or anything like that?
[dj******] c4eva: will both versions of slim come along or separately?
[dj******] I mean, liteon slim, not hitachi
[c4eva] currently debugging extra slim fw stealth features, looking good so far, more soon!as i said x360usb to dump 0225 key very easy!
[b********] so the problem is flashing
[yf******] so you can avoid ap2.5 failed challenges flagging you if you just power off fast enough?
[b********] Brand Philips: Lite-On
[b********] Model DG-16D4S
[b********] FW Version 74850C
[c4eva] yf******:yes if using lt+
[b********] i saw that at ebay
[b********] the new liteon with a old fw
[c4eva] 0225 write solution is coming!
[b********] we can swap the 0225 liteon with that one
[b********] i hope so :p
[c4eva] b********:no, will need 9504 or a 0225!
[b********] hmm
[b********] yeah
[b********] but i mean using the upcoming 0225 fw on that drive
[b********] cause is a dg-16d4s model
[c4eva] b********:no,must be 9504 or 0225!
[c4eva] drive

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C4Eva: More Int'l AP2.5 and Slim FW Going to Testers

>> Updates from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ):

[B********] anyone test cod-b.o. a.p.2.5 patch for ita?
[c4eva] fable 3 french also done! ac:b ita will be done next!
[c4eva] lt+ slim fw released to testers tomorrow!

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C4Eva: LT+ for LiteOn Slim - 9504 Testing Going Fine, 0225 Coming Later

>> Updates from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ) :

[p*******] so when will be flash to 225
[c4eva] when its ready!
[c4eva] 9504 is in testing! cod:bo playing fine on 9504 slim!
[S******] will be 9504 released together with 0225 or will 9504 released first ?
[c4eva] 9504 first, 0225 later with write solution!
[c4eva] testing will take longer due to the serveral realtime check routines to overcome.need to ensure realtime stealth is covering our tracks!
[D*******] is the fw of the 9504 similar to the 0225? or did you need to start from scratch on the 0225?
[c4eva] only a slight change from 9504 to 0225!
[p*******] so the problem is writing
[r********] i have ordered x360usb, would it be enough for a 0225 fw writing solution? or would i need something more?
[M****] c4eva 0225 writing soon ? thanks
[c4eva] more on 0225 writing solution will come later!
[c4eva] for now lt+ slim needs thorough testing!

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C4Eva: LiteOn Slim 9504 W.I.P. - 'RootKit' Implemented to boot on 12625

>> Updates from C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva] final portion of slim lt code a success!fw stealth implemented via rootkit technology! 12625 dash booting fine!

[c4eva] slim console will do realtime checks of fw!
[c4eva] hence rootkit used on slim lt !

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C4Eva: LiteOn Slim 9504 W.I.P. - Total Stealth Achieved, 0225 next

>> Updates from C4Eva on EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva] more code added to lt slim, added ram stealth via rootkit also, total stealth (fw and ram) achieved

[c4eva] i have an unopened 0225, will look at it over the weekend

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LiteOn Slim 9504 LT+ Final Testing, New 0800 FW Soon, 0225 Progress

>>From: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Not long now. Final stages of testing
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Thanks to C4E for another gem


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final slim 9504 fw sent out to all testers! creating nfo file for release!

Also some updates from C4Eva on EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva] 0225 write not a problem! working on it now!

[c4eva] nope, 0225 write all good, just verifying
[c4eva] 0225 fw shortly
[******] the emperor made another critical error
[c4eva] yep
[c4eva] tnx to ******* 0225 write fine

[c4eva] new 0800 fw soon with support for ap25 extraction!
[c4eva] new 0800 not for sammy!

[K********] c4eva give info about 9504's rootkit, what this rootkit doing?
[c4eva] rootkit is made by me, to counter realtime checks on the drive!
[s****] the rootkit included with the same drive fw?
[c4eva] rootkit is part of the LT code!

[s****] c4, can u get 0225 into vendor mode already?
[c4eva] setan:yes
[Mo******] C4, how many time`ll take CFW for 0225?
[c4eva] 0225 is next! wont take too long
[c4eva] all good so far!
[Mr******] C4E how long do you reckon
[c4eva] testers are all around the world, so have to wait for their reports, timezones etc!
[l*****] I hope 0225 isnt trace cutting
[p*******] 0225 method is not known yet
[c4eva] 0225 wont be a problem!

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More about New Disc Format (xgd3) and C4Eva Comments

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A highly placed development source has confirmed to Digital Foundry that the new disc format being beta tested in a new dashboard upgrade adds 1GB to the storage of Xbox 360 game discs.

The maximum space allocated to game data on the current disc format is just 6.8GB out of a maximum of 7.95GB on a standard dual layer DVD, with over 1GB dedicated to a DVD-Video partition that also contained anti-piracy security sectors. It seems that this video partition has either been drastically reduced or omitted completely in the new format Microsoft is looking to roll-out.

Beta testers of the new dashboard get a free copy of Halo: Reach once they are accepted into the new preview programme. We can assume that this isn't just a generous gift on Microsoft's part - more likely it is a disc pressed using the new format, and Microsoft is looking for data on performance on as many different systems as it can.

From C4Eva on EFnet via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[Z****] so what do u think about new disc format [http://c4evaspeaks.com/new-xgd3-disc-format-and-dash-preview]?
[c4eva-] MS will introduce xgd3 this will add more ap checks, cvi (content integerity) checks, increase the disc size and adds a new layer for protection issues all in the 20500 sdk! bring it on!
[J*****] C4 will this effect the launch of Slim lt? will it be delayed for some reason?
[c4eva-] j*****:No
[c4eva-] will know more once we get one of these new discs!

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C4Eva: 0225 progress - LT2.0 with XGD3 Support, x360key

>> Some updates from C4Eva about the Slim 0225 CFW that will directly be 'LT 2.0' with XGD3 support (the new disc format MS will introduce with the new fall dashboard, and currently being tested by the Beta Preview Dashboard). He also said something about the x360key and apparently there's more to come...

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[G***] c4eva has there been a roadblock on 0225 progress?
[c4eva] no

[c4eva] x360key: something better will be out around the same time

[c4eva] 0225 will feature LT 2.0 support for XGD3 backups!

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C4eva: BENQ 0800 v2.0 and LiteOn 0225 LT2.0 Complete - In Testing

>> From C4Eva on #fw@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva_] benq 0800 v2.0 complete full support for xdg3 and ap2.5 backup creation for upcoming LT v2.0!
[c4eva_] lt 2.0 for 0225 also complete, testing!

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C4eva about Dash Upgrade, 0225 Write Solution and Android x360usb

>> From C4eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[c4eva] i will be analysing the update process in full!

[c4eva] details of 0225 write solution soon!

[L***] c4eva will it requier soldering, or technical enegering?
[Xe***] c4eva important to know : Soldering or NOT soldering?
[c4eva_] a 9504 drive will also suffice!

[S********] C4 is there a definite write solution going to be announced or is cross flashing the only way
[c4eva_] 0225 solution is not cross flashing,uses same drive,no pcb swap!

[J********] or we can write 0225 fw without any problem?
[c4eva] J********:no problem with write!

[c4eva] forget lizard how does jf for x360usb on android sound stay tuned!

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C4eva: More about 0225 Write Solution


>> From C4eva on #FW@EFnet (via [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

[k3rn3l] i can tell you all this about the 0225 mod
[k3rn3l] there will be 3 flavors
[k3rn3l] 1. 100% free instructions for the scene to do it yourself
[k3rn3l] 2. A pro modders kit for installers to offer a service
[k3rn3l] 3. an addon that anyone can install
[k3rn3l] its 1 mod per drive tho (before you cheap ass installers try to rape as much cash out of this as you can)
[g***] if you really want, you could buy a 9504 and burn the 0225 fw to it
[jsinger47] hell 9504 drives are like 70 bucks USD
[glaz] I paid mine $30
[Flazze314] I got a 9504 drive got it $45 o:
[c4eva] true 9504 drives are in short supply
[js*******] so whats your beef with alibab c4?
[js*******] is pretty much everything on there fake?
[c4eva] yes
[Gl*******] and is this firmware/method going to be released at the same time with the 0401 or is it going to be just the 0225 for now?
[Ev*****] glass: apprently it works on both 0225 and 0401
[Gl******] Ev*****: I understand that part, my questioning was is the 0225 LT fw coming at the same time as the 0401 or is 0401 coming later
[c4eva] 0401 is the same hardware, so yes, but will need a new fw soon!
[oz*******] i have a 0225 with the beta dash will i be able to flash
[c4eva] ozz******:yes, with the mod done

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C4Eva iXtreme LT+ v1.9 (without XGD3 support) Coming Before v2.0, 0800 Soon

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* LT+ v1.9 does not include support for XGD3 backups, but brings all drives (except for Hitachi) in-line with their respective new OFWs following the latest SystemUpdate which was deployed on May 19th through 30th. XGD3 originals are supported in LT+ v1.9.
* 0272 use of 9504 LT+ NOT recommended
* 02501c use of 93450c LT+ NOT recommended

Status FWs:
- Samsung v1.9 (all versions): IN TESTING
- BenQ v1.9 (all versions): TESTING SOON
- Lite-On v1.9 (74850, 83850v1, 83850v2, 93450): IN PROGRESS
- Slim Lite-On v1.9 (9504): COMPLETED [FYI: NOT released yet]
- Slim Lite-On v2.0 (0225, 0401): IN TESTING
- 0800 Ripping Firmware BenQ v2.0: COMPLETED [FYI: NOT released yet]
- 0800 Ripping Firmware Lite-On v2.0: IN PROGRESS

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C4Eva iXtreme LT+ v1.9 W.I.P. Updates

>> From C4Eva on #FW@EFnet (via c4evaspeaks.com):

[c4eva] hello, working on fw hard next few days
[L**] hows testing on 0225 taking shape? and what are you thoughts on the next dash update? wil MS change fw again
[c4eva] all slim fw good, one more tweek to do
[[A**] [09:06] [c4eva] all slim fw good, one more tweek to do <<< Apart from hitachi surely?
[Oggie] No, Hitachi wont be inclusive
[[A**] thats why I posted, or ppl will get the wrong idea
[O****] Fortunately Hitachi are only found in a small percentage of slims
[C*****] everyone complains bout the ETA they should be thankful you guys put so much time and effort because playin originals online while we wait is better than a rushed job and meetin the BAN HAMMER
[F****] holy shit c4e spoke
[c4eva] yep
[F****] i cant wait for 1.9 for phat liteons but cant complain since its first to roll out
[F****] the 13146 update has a means to read the dvd key from the system and the 16D2S, is anyone investigating this as a possible means to recover a doorstop 360 with a lost key?
[c4eva] phat is done, not a single bug in testing
[F****] does that mean its ready for release?
[c4eva] f****:doesnt work [recovering lost key]
[c4eva] yes
[B*******] c4, after 0225 and phats do u look at 0500?
[c4eva] after 0401,yes
[B*******] c4, u say all slim fw good its mean 0225,9504 and 0401?
[c4eva] yes
[ub*****] c4, will be slim firmware out before x360key be for sale?
[c4eva] yes
[bo*******] c4, do the phats still need more testing or is it like 0800 and you are waiting for something else?
[c4eva] p****:no 0800:just fine tuning
[B*******] c4, do u know are unlock kits testing and working on 0401?
[c4eva] barmaley:yes
[jo**] c4eva is all phat liteon versions completed and ready for release?
[mr****] how is benq fw coming along c4?
[c4eva] jo**:yes
[C*****] yo uplanning releasing all fw at once c4?
[F****] it would be silly to hold back liteon while waiting for benq so id guess no
[S********] c4: do you mind people taking your work and using it to make $ ?
[S********] id be like wtf if i wrote a book or a badass song and someone else was raking in my cash
[c4eva] benq in testing
[c4eva] s********:not at all

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C4Eva about LTplus v2.0 Progress: XGD3 Defeated

>> From c4evaspeaks.com:

[c4eva] Successful testing of LT 2.0 with new LT-MAX feature for DVD R DL. XGD3 ixtreme isos playing fine from DVD R DL disc and/or install to HD
[E*******] does this Mean we can use or regular dual layer media / burners and layer break 1913760? Or has that changed ?
[c4eva] regular DL media, yes!
[s********] c4eva is the layer break still the same
[c4eva] more details soon!
[c4eva] normal blanks, normal burner!
[c4eva] XGD3=defeated!
[c4eva] LT Max=Maximum capacity!

There's no release date for now. The new 0800 FW (which passed to from v2.0 to v3.0) for VAD6038 and DG-16D2S drives will probably come out first:

Rips full ISO (XGD2 and XGD3), including correct AP2.5 data. Not released yet. Waiting on supporting software (Xbox Backup Creator/abgx360) to be completed, and testing to be completed on Lite-On 0800.

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Some Additional Info as the Christmas Eve Release of iXtreme LT+ v3.0 Nears

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With the final testing stage of BenQ and phat Lite-On underway in preparation for the scheduled Christmas Eve release of c4evas iXtreme LT+ v3.0, we thought wed drop some additional bits of info into your Stockings in the form of answers to some recent questions.

Version 3.0 of iXtreme LT+ for BenQ and Lite-On (both phat and slim) does in fact retain support for truncated backups, although it is strongly recommended to use full burns made with a compatible Lite-On iHAS drive flashed with the iXtreme Burner MAX fw. Support for truncated backups, however, remains excluded from Hitachi in its forthcoming 3.0 version.

While abgx360 v1.0.6 remains in progress, the new version of Xbox Backup Creator can be used temporarily as an alternative for injecting the necessary new AP25 topology data files into existing backup ISOs. XBC doesnt perform the same degree of validation of topology data files, and provides no means to verify their authenticity or correctness, so be very cautious if using files from unknown sources until abgx360 is released. In addition to extracting/injecting AP25 topology data files, the new XBC also works with the existing 0800 v3.0 ripping firmware to dump backup ISOs that include proper topology data from original game discs. At the time of writing, it has yet to be definitively determined whether the new XBC will be released alongside LT v3.0, or if it will be released later. The new abgx360 is still under heavy development, and will release in due time.

Recently, there have been some rumors and bogus info spread by a sad individual that is attempting to trick and confuse people with fake release dates, false info, bogus IRC channels and Facebook accounts (note: we dont post on Facebook, only Twitter), and mislabeling things as official when they are in fact not. Wed like to remind users that the only official sources for news and info from c4eva and the team are here at c4evaSpeaks.com, the #c4e channel on EFNet IRC, the Team-Xecuter, JungleFlasher, and abgx360 websites, as well as reliable news outlets such as Xbox-Scene. Be wary of news or information from other outlets that dont cite the official #c4e IRC channel or one of the aforementioned sites as the original source.

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C4Eva: Livelog Complete - No New Checks on Latest Dash

>> C4Eva reported on IRC he completed a Livelog on the new dashboard and it should be safe for modified DVD firmwares (iXtreme v3 or v2.x for non-AP25 drives):

[c4eva] Livelog complete on new dash! No changes, same checks, safe!
[c4eva]

[y****] does burnermax mess up the drive for non xbox burning or reading?
[c4eva] no

NOTE: While the new dash seems safe for CFWs, it does however currently make the RGH impossible. But people are working on a solution and Team Xecuter already announced they will probably have a fix ready for SLIM consoles soon.

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