King Kong Hack
First Steps [edit]The JTAG/SMC Hack
There is a new hack which can boot homebrew code in less than 5 seconds. See the JTAG Hack page for a description how the hack works. For now, all we need to know is that this is a new way to exploit the well-known 4532 kernel, in a way which also works on updated machines, unless they have been updated by the summer '09 update. It also works on all hardware types. Please also notice that from a functional side, the result will be the same as the KK-hack; it's just much faster, works on more hardware and is more reliable. So it replaces the KK-hack, not less and not more. [edit] King Kong Hack
1. You need an Xbox with a kernel version of 4532 or 4548. You can check your kernel version in "System -> Console Settings -> System Info". The line at the bottom contains your kernel version in the format K:2.0.nnnn.0, where nnnn is your four digit kernel version. The kernel version can be older (lower number) than 4532 or 4548, but not newer (higher number). If you already have a newer version, there is nothing you can do right now. If you buy an Xbox, make sure that its manufacturing date is before 09 January 2007, so that the kernel version is 4548 or older. You can see the manufacturing date ("MFR Date") through the carton without opening it. Note, I have just got a new UK core pack with a MFG date of 19th June 2007, with all the new heatsink inside and the kernel version was one of the 2000 ones, so very old kernel on brand new xbox 360s. Note, I have just bought a premium pack with a MFG date of 16th May 2006, and the kernel version was 5759, so a new kernel on a 2006's Xbox 360. Source: Run_Code 2. Upgrading the kernel to 4532 If your kernel version is older than 4532 or 4548, you can update to one of these versions. Do not update to a version newer than 4598! You won't be able to downgrade! If you have a pre-4532 kernel, you need to get the file HD_DVD_10-2006.zip, check the MD5SUM to be cd4db8e2c94266ab73513c361dd5b8f6 (important!), burn it to a CD, and insert the CD into your Xbox 360. The program will update your machine to kernel version 4532. This file is an authentic Microsoft update application, but is not available on Microsoft's servers any more. If you own an Xbox, it should be legal for you to download and run this application. IMPORTANT:if you use a HDD and previously canceled a XBOX Live Update request, then you must remove the HDD to prevent the Kernel updater using the cached Kernel Updater, which is newer then the Kernel 4532! If you don't remove the HDD, then the Kernel Updater will use the cached Kernel Updater from the HDD and not from the CD! Source: Run_Code Download: http://www.360mods.net/Downloads/details/id=76.html 3. Flashing the DVD-ROM Drive Different tactics depending on the DVD model in your box. There are some excellent Firmware Flashing Tutorials on the net, which we won't link here for site policy reasons. This does mean opening your Xbox 360 as such warranty is void, Microsoft are known to be working on a way of checking this and banning any flashed Xbox 360's from Xbox Live 4. Buy King Kong and make an image There are two versions of King Kong available. The patcher currently does not work with the newer "classics" version of "King Kong". If in doubt, buy the oldest version you can get. Backing up won't be covered here for site policy reasons, but the net is your friend again. 5. Patch your King Kong image Patch your King Kong ISO with either the windows exe or compile the source for Linux. If you're using the windows patch, you will need to download cygwin1.dll and put it into your windows/system32 folder. Then make sure shader.bin, the exe, and your King Kong ISO are in the same folder and run: win_patch.exe <name of iso> or ./linux_patch <name of iso> After your ISO is patched, burn it like a normal game. Source: Included readme Download: http://www.mydedibox.fr/~free60/get_file.php?file=KK_Shader_Exploit_XELL_READCD.zip 6. Get Linux ”This LiveCD is based on the BETA Gentoo LiveCD. It includes our X.org framebuffer driver and a Gnome Desktop environment. Download size is around 600MB.” Use the BETA v2 release or later in case you have a Samsung drive. Hitachi drive users do not need to care. You may use rewriteable medias for the distributions as they may improve now in short distances... :-) Source: LiveCD Download: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/free60/gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta-v2.iso 7. Get it started Switch on your Xbox 360, and load up the patched King Kong, and press 'start' on the title screen. Wait until the tray opens. Insert the Linux CD. Close the tray. A few second later, you should be greeted by some penguins. 8. Install it to harddisk (optional) Guide: http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=595543 Debian etch install Script (Recommended) Ubuntu 7.04 install Script Ubuntu 7.10 install Script