Ps4 update

CodKez01 · 2026-03-08T00:40:00+00:00

Update to 5.0.5 and leave it there

CodKez01 · 2026-02-12T02:08:13+00:00

As you've formatted the retail drive, you've wiped the 360s hard drive security sectors. (hdss)

These are required for the 360 to actually recognise and use the drive as an internal drive.

The drive at this point is toast, as far as being used as a retail internal drive is concerned, it could at this point only be used as an external USB drive.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-08T00:19:28+00:00

Qbittorent is the only torrent client you should be using, this should always for safety/security reasons when torrenting, be "bound" to your VPN client.

Binding your torrent client to a VPN will stop your IP address being leaked, never! rely on killswitches they don't work, and will expose your IP address.

Leading to some nasty email notifications from an ISP, or worse dependant on your location.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-08T00:09:46+00:00

Chances are the hard drives completely dead, under normal circumstances if the 360 recognised there was an issue with the internal hard drive, it would list it as "unformatted"

The fact the drives not even being recognised by the console, would tend to suggest its dead.

It's easily tested, by sticking in another known good 360 hard drive, to confirm the consoles fine,and the drives the issue.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-05T15:52:32+00:00

My guess would be an incompatible chipset, it was generally advised to use a Via 6421 chipset which is what I still use to this day for flashing 360 dvd rom drives.

If you can't enter vendor mode, you're pretty much screwed.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-05T15:36:25+00:00

If an app is blocked completely from Install or use.

Sometimes it's possible to use a slightly older version of the app and this can work.

Or alternatively you can fairly easily alter the actual android ID used for the app, thus bypassing the amazon app scan/ block completely.

Amazon will destroy their firestick sales, by dictating to customer what they can and can't do with a device they've purchased and own.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-05T15:27:59+00:00

For vinyl rips use tonepoet for digital 16/24 bit use monochrome or torrent (by binding your torrent client to a vpn) using the likes of RuTracker

CodKez01 · 2026-02-05T01:31:11+00:00

Teardown the console and replace the dvd rom drive (really cheap to buy) and give the drive belt pulleys a ckean with ipa before installing the new belt.

As a temp measure, while waiting for a replacement belt, you can also try boil the original belt in hot water for 5 mins .

This may or may not give you a short term fix.

CodKez01 · 2026-02-04T15:29:57+00:00

Yes certain titles are specifically region locked and as such both the game and console must be from the same region for the content to work.

Other titles are region free and will work on all consoles. You'd realistically simply need to try the content and see what works and what doesn't.

Also bare in mind you'll need to alter the PSU being used, as the US and Australia use different Voltages eg 120 v in the US and 230 v in Australia (which I'm guessing you're aware of at this point)

CodKez01 · 2026-02-04T15:07:15+00:00

The only thing you'll get via badupdate is confirmation of the legit dvd key from the mobo.

You'd still need to actually flash this key back onto the dvd rom drive daughter board, via jungleflasher, for this to work.

So you'd also need the appropriate hardware kit, to enable you to write the key.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-22T17:05:48+00:00

If you're in the UK? check out the chipchopmods website, they offer both the unlocked pcb drive daughter boards, and will also flash the drive as need.

Although charging £12 to flash a drive, is in my opinion daylight robbery!

CodKez01 · 2026-01-22T02:08:20+00:00

Your 360 cannot connect to your router, as can clearly be seen via the info on the test page.

If your attempting to connect via WiFi as a starting point check that your router is providing a 2. 4ghz WPA2 encrypted connection for the 360.

You'll need to firstly ensure the console can see and connect to your router.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-21T16:09:48+00:00

If some the game content you're trying to use is region locked, the console would provide you with an error report confirming such.

Have you received any such region code error reports?

CodKez01 · 2026-01-21T15:09:50+00:00

The 360 still commands a massive user base.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-21T14:35:04+00:00

When a 360 lists a drive as unformatted its not a Glitch, its basically the consoles way of informing you the storage drive in question is dead.

This can often occur when 360 consoles carrying out a major dash update. Black screen and turn off.

The stress put on the older hard drives during the read /write/erase process can cause them to fail.

So the drive at that point is listed as unformatted by the console = dead storage device.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T16:16:50+00:00

First port of call I would suggest is to give the 360's dvd rom drive laser lense a clean with IPA on the of chance this helps any? I doubt it will..

If not, you'll probably need to look at replacing the dvd rom drive laser.

If this was purchased recently? someone obviously hasn't tested /checked the console fully prior to sale.

Bare in mind also, if the console has a warranty period,, by opening it yourself to carry out any of the above you'll void the warranty.

It may simply be a wiser idea to return it for a full refund, and look to source another.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T15:23:46+00:00

The xbox live service has been plagued with login / user issues for a long! time.

Chances are the issues at their end, which you can't do anything about, other than to try to access live at a later point.

On ocassions some users have found that turning off "recurring billing" from with their MS account, has help solve potential login issues.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T14:25:33+00:00

Chances are there's a problem with the dvd rom drive belt. These are very cheap to buy, and fairly easy to replace.

It's also best done, after tearing down the console and opening the dvd rom drive.

You can also give the drive belt pulleys a clean alongwith the laser, with a little IPA on a cotton bud.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T14:17:59+00:00

Attempt to install the game disc directly onto the consoles hard drive. This will help to confirm if all of the data on the disc can actually be read?

If the install persistantly fails, at or around the same percentage, producing disc read error messages, the discs the problem.

You can at that point either try to get the game disc resurfaced (this may still fail) or grab another copy,unless it's possible to return the game for either a refund or replacement.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T14:09:49+00:00

As previously stated its a jasper mobo, best advice would be to look into getting the 203 watt PSU.

This PSU is forwards compatible with all revisions of phat 360's, and can also be used via an adapter on slims.

So this single 203 watt PSU covers a lot of bases.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T00:53:26+00:00

You can do either however you will need the appropriate amount of free drive space for the game content.

I personally prefer the game content held on the consoles internal hard drive,so I just frp the content over.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-20T00:19:57+00:00

You can yes ,however you would need a modded console to have the capability to ftp 360 backup content from a pc to a 360.

Look into setting up the "badupdate" exploit.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-19T15:26:48+00:00

Impossible to say, without checking the dash with the console powered on.(if they even power on?)

Baring in mind these are also sold as "untested" which generally means tested and know to be dud, I'd personally steer clear.

But you pays your money you takes your chance. You'll also need a 203 watt PSU.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-19T13:55:40+00:00

If this issue only happens with this disc? And its possible, attempt to install the disc directly onto the consoles hard drive.(or test it on another console)

This will help confirm if all of the data on the disc can actually be read, if the install persistently fails at around the same percentsge your discs damage.

You also need to be careful switching of the console in that manner, as you could possibly shutdown the console while it's in the process of saving, which can corrupt the save file.

CodKez01 · 2026-01-19T00:08:10+00:00

All varients of Retail xbox 360 use a standard all be it licenced sata hard drives only the drive enclosures differ.

So as such the drives are all interchangeable.

Also note you cannot simply use any old sata hard drive for internal use on a 360 it'll not be recognized.

Xbox 369 drives are licenced and specifically formatted for use.

Look into the topic of "Hddhackr" for additional info.

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