Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:04 am Post subject: Newbie questions regarding softmod and drive upgrade
Pardon the stupid questions, but I want o make sure I know what to do before I lay out the money...
I will be getting a used xbox to run XBMC, I'll be softmod'ing and installing a larger disk. I think these are the right steps, can someone verify them?
1) Softmod the xbox with AID, including backing up the eeprom
2) Since I don't have access to a modchip'ed xbox, I need to prepare the larger/new disk on my PC. IS that correct, or can I do it from my softmodded xbox with AID?
3) Once the new drive is in the xbox, will I need to re-softmod?
Edward472 Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 05, 2007 Posts: 38
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:07 am Post subject:
Yep your one the right track but in order to boot AID to softmod your xbox. The xbox has to already be softmodded. So softmod it with SID that comes in AID first then do what you said. Tell us how it goes. I just finished a softmod using the new knave SID talk about great I recommend it!
tssgery Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 8
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:20 am Post subject:
Edward472 wrote:
Yep your one the right track but in order to boot AID to softmod your xbox. The xbox has to already be softmodded. So softmod it with SID that comes in AID first then do what you said. Tell us how it goes. I just finished a softmod using the new knave SID talk about great I recommend it!
Thanks. Did you upgrade your hard drive as well? And if so, I'm looking for confirmation on if I have to do it with a PC or I can do it directly from AID on the softmodded XBOX.
Joined: Jul 15, 2006 Posts: 521 Location: Lockport, Illinois, USA
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 3:59 am Post subject:
Well the easiest way is through chimp _________________
Burner6999 Xbox-Hq Genius
Joined: Aug 15, 2006 Posts: 1426 Location: Colorado
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:52 am Post subject:
I agree chimp is the easiest way. Also you softmod your Xbox with SID not AID. AID is to install apps and stuff after you softmod. Hope this helps if you need anything else post back.
tssgery Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 8
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:17 am Post subject:
Thanks for everyone's help...
You've confirmed what needs to be done, now I just need to get of my backside and do it.
Thanks!
tssgery Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 8
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:30 pm Post subject:
Well, that was easy.
The box is softmodded and XBMC seems to be running great.
I'll be replacing the harddrive in the next few days...
Thanks for everyone's help.
robzzombie Moderator
Joined: Jul 15, 2006 Posts: 521 Location: Lockport, Illinois, USA
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:23 am Post subject:
Yea if you need any help just post and some1 will most likely help you _________________
tssgery Xbox-HQ Newbie
Joined: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 8
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 4:55 am Post subject:
I decided to do the drive upgrade tonight.
I had no problems at all. Thanks again
Burner6999 Xbox-Hq Genius
Joined: Aug 15, 2006 Posts: 1426 Location: Colorado
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:01 am Post subject:
That is good to hear man. If you need any more help with your Xbox that is what we are here for. People here are like a family and treat all new comers the same.
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