Gaming Media Update

[mpg187]

I got my 360 in and I can load files off USB or the DVD Drive. Currently I have my PSP plugged into a USB port and a burned data DVD with some DIVX files.

When I try to play the MP4s off my PSP for the DIVX files it says a media update is required and to go on Xbox Live.

My console is modded, so what is a safe way I get a media update without bricking or getting banned?

 

[TrolleyDave]

I'm not sure there is one, I think it works similar to XBL titles where it stores license info on the hard drive. If your console ain't banned I don't think you have too much to worry about.

 

[mpg187]

But won't it get banned if I connect, or is that only if I play a burnt game?

 

[TrolleyDave]

But won't it get banned if I connect, or is that only if I play a burnt game?

Nobody knows how bannings work as far as I know, there's plenty of people who play burned games on Live and never get banned. Same goes for DLC and XBL games. It's just a chance you've gotta take if you want DivX/XviD playback.

 

[JesseB]

Apparently the codec download acts like any downloadable content such as games. It is locked to your specific console. Therefore, the only way to get it is by connecting to live. Sounds like you're gonna have to bite the bullet. But if your 360 was modded correctly, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

 

[mpg187]

What's DLC?

 

[triassic911]

What's DLC?

Download Content.

 

[mpg187]

From http://www.xbox-linux.org/wiki/Main_Page

Dangerous Xbox 360 Update Killing Homebrew

On Tuesday, Microsoft has released an Xbox 360 software update that overwrites the first stage bootloader of the system. Although there have been numerous software updates for Microsoft's gaming console in the past, this is the first one to overwrite the vital boot block. Any failure while updating this will break the Xbox 360 beyond repair. Statistics from other systems have shown that about one in a thousand bootloader updates goes wrong, and unless Microsoft has a novel solution to this problem, this puts tens of thousands of Xboxes at risk.

It seems that this update is being done to fix a vulnerability already known to the Free60 Project. This vulnerability has been successfully exploited to run arbitrary code, and a complete end user compatible hack has been in development for some time and is planned to be released on free60.org shortly. It will allow users to take back control of their Xboxes and run arbitrary code like homebrew applications or Linux right after turning on the console and without the need of a modchip, finally opening up the Xbox 360 to a level of hacking as the original Xbox.

Because of the dangerousness of the update and the homebrew lockout, the Free60 Project advises all Xbox 360 users to not update their systems to the latest software version. The Project website at http://free60.org/ will provide the latest information on this ongoing topic, including the final hack software.

If I install the media update, would it install that?

 

[Joe88]

I wouldnt worry about that
just a bunch of crap from them as usual

saying they would release a hack a few days after said update and yet almost 2 months later and absolute nothing

 

[mpg187]

Would connecting to XBL update my XBox? Would that wreck a modded one?

 

[Joe88]

nope it will still work fine, you can still play all the burnt games you want

 

[mpg187]

MS wouldn't put something in the update that makes the console inoperative

Also, I don't have Xbox Live and I don't wanna pay, is it free to get DLC if you don't play online?

 

[Joe88]

MS wouldn't put something in the update that makes the console inoperative

Also, I don't have Xbox Live and I don't wanna pay, is it free to get DLC if you don't play online?

well there are ways but you need to inject them into your hard drive and its somewhat complicated

this is not true for all DLC though


for other DLC you can just wait until they become disc based like GTA Episodes from Liberty City (Lost and Dammed + Balled of Gay Tony), Fallout 3 GOTY (all 5 DLC + fallout 3), Oblivion GOTY (2 DLC + oblivion), etc...

 

[mpg187]

What's not true?

So you sare saying I have to pay or hack?

I have never played a burnt game with this console, the eBay listing only mentions the lights and sh*t and "modded" but I messaged him and he said he played burnt games on it before.

Is there a possibility this isn't modded?

It plays an original of Halo 3 (My sister found that game and I didn't know until my brother said she had an Xbox game. I never really liked Halo, but I only played it for a few minutes one time, maybe now I'll give it a chance since I have it)

 

[Originality]

MS wouldn't put something in the update that makes the console inoperative

Interestingly enough, that's wrong. M$ have twice before (to my knowledge) released an update that potentially bricks 360s. I've heard there're a couple fixes if this happens (mainly involving a factory reset if red rings don't get in the way first) but the point is that M$ care more about fighting homebrew than the safety of their products. IIRC, I think around 20,000 consoles were bricked by these updates, although it may be much higher.

Spoiler

Dangerous Xbox 360 Update Killing Homebrew

On Tuesday, Microsoft has released an Xbox 360 software update that overwrites the first stage bootloader of the system. Although there have been numerous software updates for Microsoft's gaming console in the past, this is the first one to overwrite the vital boot block. Any failure while updating this will break the Xbox 360 beyond repair. Statistics from other systems have shown that about one in a thousand bootloader updates goes wrong, and unless Microsoft has a novel solution to this problem, this puts tens of thousands of Xboxes at risk.

It seems that this update is being done to fix a vulnerability already known to the Free60 Project. This vulnerability has been successfully exploited to run arbitrary code, and a complete end user compatible hack has been in development for some time and is planned to be released on free60.org shortly. It will allow users to take back control of their Xboxes and run arbitrary code like homebrew applications or Linux right after turning on the console and without the need of a modchip, finally opening up the Xbox 360 to a level of hacking as the original Xbox.

Because of the dangerousness of the update and the homebrew lockout, the Free60 Project advises all Xbox 360 users to not update their systems to the latest software version. The Project website at http://free60.org/ will provide the latest information on this ongoing topic, including the final hack software.
If I install the media update, would it install that?

As for the Wiki extract you posted (and I repeated in the spoiler), I think that refers to the second such console-bricking update. Because of that update, it seems as if any 360 updated after August 11th will not be able to run homebrew (including the useful MoBo/DVD key extractor program to save people buying the connectivity kit for LiteOns). At least not until the next hack is released. I'm guessing M$ don't want to follow Ninty and Sony in how the Wii/DS/PSP turned out.

Oh, and incase you're worried (even though it's been said already), LIVE updates thus far have not affected drive flashed 360s at all, so even if you update to the latest versions, you'll still be able to play all the burnt games you like (providing you stealth/burn them properly - non-stealthed games get you banned fast). You just won't be able to use homebrew

 

[mpg187]

So if it does brick it's on on purpose, it's negligence?

I don't wanna lost the ability to play homebrew.

Could I get the update off Xlink Kai or something?

 

[Joe88]

not on purpose

rare error when installing the new firmware, corrupts the bootloader thus giving you a nice paperweight


that goes foe every single device on the market that you flash firmware too, phones, ps3, computer(bios), routers, etc...
like the latest update for the wii for ex.

 

[mpg187]

Ya I understand there's always a risk when flashing, so what makes this so special?

 

[Joe88]

nothing really, they are just trying to get your attention by claiming its a dangerous update (not really) just because it blocks homebrew

thats my take on it anyway, I havnt seen anyone bricked their xbox with the update yet when they announced this news on aug.11, alot of people posted in threads that they already updated etc... before they saw this