Unban Your box From Xbox Live

B-rad · 10-05-2008, 01:36 AM

Unban Your Xbox From Xbox Live

This tutorial is for Xbox only. It will NOT unban your account. It's for replacing your banned EEPROM. A banned EEPROM is a result of Microsoft's detection of a modchip or flashed firmware. Without a working EEPROM you CANNOT play live. This tutorial isn't designed for Xbox versions past 1.1. It works with all other versions, but requires installation of a new EEPROM chip and isn't worth the hassle.

First you need to check what version Xbox you have. You can do this here: http://xbox-scene.com/versions_1.php

Now to get unbanned you need to purchase a new xbox EEPROM (pal or ntsc). Steps for installing it are listed below. IT WORKS. Just make sure your orginal MS info is correct and your modchip is turned off.

GETTING THE EEPROM FILE FROM THE UNBANNED XBOX

(TO INSTALL YOUR EEPROM, MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING CONFIGMAGIC FINAL. ALL OTHER VERSIONS ARE BUGGY AND WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS. ALSO, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE: EEPROMER)

[This is only if you want to backup your original eeprom file]

1. In EvolutionX, do the "Backup" command in the Utilities menu. It will generate files about your Xbox specs.
2. FTP in your Xbox, or use a file manager tool, and in C:Backup, you will find a file called EEPROM.BIN
3. FTP that to your PC HD or remember its location for future reference.

SETTING UP THE FILE FOR CONFIGMAGIC FOR THE BANNED XBOX:
1. Once you have Configmagic loaded onto your HD or on your PC, there will be a directory in it called DATA.
2. Move the EEPROM.BIN file, the new unbanned EEPROM you purchased, into that DATA directory, overwriting the EEPROM.BIN file that is already there.
3. If you are making a Configmagic CD, you can now make the ISO of it and burn it. Xbox HD users, don't worry.

RUNNING CONFIGMAGIC:
1. Load up Configmagic.
2. A warning screen will be shown, press "A" to bypass it.
3. When Configmagic finally loads, it will show your current EEPROM on your Xbox. Make a note of the DVD KIT ZONE and VIDEO AND XBE REGION information. "NTSC, Region 1" for US Xbox gamers "PAL, Region 4" for UK Xbox gamers
4. Select "LOAD XBOX EEPROM" in the menu.
5. Select "UNLOCK HD" in the menu.
6. Load the EEPROM.BIN file in the DATA directory by choosing "LOAD EEPROM FROM .BIN FILE"
7. If you see that the VIDEO AND XBE REGION information is different, you MUST change it. Go into the menu and choose "ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM". Change the VIDEO AND XBE REGION number to the proper information of your former EEPROM.
8. Now, select "UPDATE XBOX EEPROM" in the menu.
9. Your Xbox's EEPROM will now be updated with the file in the DATA directory.10. In the menu, select "LOAD XBOX EEPROM". You will notice your EEPROM is now different! Success.
11. Select "LOCK HD" from the menu.
12. Select "EXIT CONFIGMAGIC" in the menu.

IMPORTANT TIPS:
- If you were using the XBOX DVD KIT to play DVDs, and the Xbox gives an error about region, load up Configmagic and change the DVD KIT ZONE number to the number of your previous EEPROM. UNLOCK the HD, choose "ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM" in the menu and simply change the DVD KIT ZONE number. Then, UPDATE XBOX EEPROM and LOCK HD. Exit Configmagic.
- You can view any Xbox EEPROM using your PC by getting Liveinfo PC program. It will show all the details of an EEPROM.BIN file. You might find it easier to edit any possible changes to your DVD KIT ZONE or VIDEO AND XBE REGION using the program, rather ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM in Configmagic.
- Sometimes, with a PAL EEPROM, your Xbox's time might be wrong or video settings will be different. Go into the MS dash and change the settings to the way you seem fit.

Special Notes:
- If you were banned with your original eeprom, once you replace your eeprom, you will need recover your account. To do this, simply select the account recovery option. Once this is done, you will need to verify some personal information in order to retrieve your account.

This tutorial was made by oz_wilbur

FRABAR · 10-05-2008, 02:49 AM

I'm gonna save this in case that time comes...

B-rad · 10-05-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by FRABAR

I'm gonna save this in case that time comes...

Yeah that would be smart. You never know when information can come in handy.

FRABAR · 10-05-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

Yeah, you never know when it could come in handy. I lot of people would rather unban a current account then make a new one. Especially considering achievements and stats.

But doesn't MS catch on that you're playing on the same account that should be banned?

B-rad · 10-05-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by FRABAR

But doesn't MS catch on that you're playing on the same account that should be banned?

EDIT: A new EEPROM only unbans your Xbox.

FRABAR · 10-05-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

No because once you have a new EEPROM, it's like a fresh start. Your cache is cleared of all feedback and things of that nature. There are way too many members on Xbox Live for Microsoft to actually keep track of specific people like Bungie does.

The EEPROM is what allows you to go onto live in the first place. It's sort of like an ID to get inside a club or a bar.

Sweet!

10-05-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

No because once you have a new EEPROM, it's like a fresh start. Your cache is cleared of all feedback and things of that nature. There are way too many members on Xbox Live for Microsoft to actually keep track of specific people like Bungie does.

Lulz V1. When they ban you off of xbl, they keep it stored server side. They only ban your eeprom if you have a modchip or flashed firmware.

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

The EEPROM is what allows you to go onto live in the first place. It's sort of like an ID to get inside a club or a bar.

HAHA. The eeprom is the special key that ties the xbox HDD and the motherboard together, so that you couldnt just replace the HDD with a new or modded one.

AND this is is the wrong section. But where I want it to go is somewhere besides xbox tutorials. Ill let another mod move it.

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

Yeah, you never know when it could come in handy. I lot of people would rather unban a current account then make a new one. Especially considering achievements and stats.

You can only run Evox on a regular xbox, and there is no eeprom on the 360. So you just contradicted yourself.

**Venomous Fire** · 10-05-2008, 01:11 PM

360s dont have EEPROMS.... Im moving this to Xbox Tutorials

If the account gets banned replacing the EEPROM wont unban it, then you just have a banned account on an unbanned EEPROM....

B-Rad.... you should probably do some research on this subject... There is a "master list of gamertags" that are banned essentially, the only way to unban your account is to sneak into Microsoft and manage to access the server and unban yourself, or hope their server fails *which has happened before*

B-rad · 10-05-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster

Lulz V1. When they ban you off of xbl, they keep it stored server side. They only ban your eeprom if you have a modchip or flashed firmware.

I know that. It's the ultimate punishment for modding but it happens. Without an eeprom your screwed.

Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster

HAHA. The eeprom is the special key that ties the xbox HDD and the motherboard together, so that you couldnt just replace the HDD with a new or modded one.

Still, it is your ticket to playing live. Without it you cannot. New eeprom= working live.

Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster

You can only run Evox on a regular xbox, and there is no eeprom on the 360. So you just contradicted yourself.

I wasn't aware of the 360 not having an eeprom but now we all know.

Quote: Originally Posted by Venomous Fire

360s dont have EEPROMS.... Im moving this to Xbox Tutorials

If the account gets banned replacing the EEPROM wont unban it, then you just have a banned account on an unbanned EEPROM....

B-Rad.... you should probably do some research on this subject... There is a "master list of gamertags" that are banned essentially, the only way to unban your account is to sneak into Microsoft and manage to access the server and unban yourself, or hope their server fails *which has happened before*

I forgot that a new eeprom would only unban your xbox, not the gamertag.

Even so that's still good information to know. If someone has an Xbox that can't run live and they want to fix it, why not.

discgolfer72 · 10-06-2008, 01:47 AM

if u are lucky enough to have a 1.1 xbox you can actually flash the eeprom chip with a new pasword

as for eeprom replacment good luck have u seen your eeprom chip and the connections it has to the mobo lol its not a simple task it requires a steady hand and even more soldering skill than installing a modchip

then there is the task of actually aquiring a new eeprom ,and getting one that you know the eeprom code so you can create a hd to go with it is even harder i have seen sets on ebay of hd's and eeprom chips but they were selling for 30-50$

so at this time its pretty pointless to even consider trying a new eeprom since you can go buy a new xbox for 30-60$ if the xbox was banned sell it to someone thats not into live (most people that buy moded xbox's now dont care about live from my experince and i sell at least 1 a month)
and go pick up another one insted of freting over being eeprom banned

also at this time about the only way i have seen people get their original xbox banned is from hardmods(and y would anyone waste money on a mod chip ,unless they want to install linux i guess) or from having a larger hd installed withot genrating a hd key when making the new hd (that happend to me lol and it happend only after i left the xbox on for 16 hours straight while connected to halo 2 )

B-rad · 10-06-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72

if u are lucky enough to have a 1.1 xbox you can actually flash the eeprom chip with a new pasword

as for eeprom replacment good luck have u seen your eeprom chip and the connections it has to the mobo lol its not a simple task it requires a steady hand and even more soldering skill than installing a modchip

Your a little confused. All Xbox Live does is ban your EEPROM file. It's fairly easy to do if you read the tutorial.

Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72

then there is the task of actually aquiring a new eeprom ,and getting one that you know the eeprom code so you can create a hd to go with it is even harder i have seen sets on ebay of hd's and eeprom chips but they were selling for 30-50$

so at this time its pretty pointless to even consider trying a new eeprom since you can go buy a new xbox for 30-60$ if the xbox was banned sell it to someone thats not into live (most people that buy moded xbox's now dont care about live from my experince and i sell at least 1 a month)
and go pick up another one insted of freting over being eeprom banned

also at this time about the only way i have seen people get their original xbox banned is from hardmods(and y would anyone waste money on a mod chip ,unless they want to install linux i guess) or from having a larger hd installed withot genrating a hd key when making the new hd (that happend to me lol and it happend only after i left the xbox on for 16 hours straight while connected to halo 2 )

If someone wants to buy a new Xbox, let them. If they want to save the trouble of modding their Xbox all over again by replacing a simple file then why not.

10-06-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad

If someone wants to buy a new Xbox, let them. If they want to save the trouble of modding their Xbox all over again by replacing a simple file then why not.

Where else would they get a new eeprom from?

B-rad · 10-06-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster

Where else would they get a new eeprom from?

Always contradicting someone Forrest. Sometimes you have to, but where would they get it.... think about that real hard.

You don't have to go buy an xbox just to get a file. People sell them all the time. Just like people sell their old xboxes because they upgraded to the 360.

discgolfer72 · 10-06-2008, 05:56 PM

[quote=B-rad;854997]Your a little confused. All Xbox Live does is ban your EEPROM file. It's fairly easy to do if you read the tutorial.

yes but that file is linked to the actual eeprom chip (you can change your eeprom file on the hd itself but then your xbox will no longer be able to unlock the harddrive wich will render the xbox not working unless you have a mod chip and then you will still have no live)
so in order to fix your xbox with any motherboard other than the version 1.1 (wich allows you to actually flash a new code onto the exsting chip)
you will be required to find a eeprom chip and solder in place of your old one then you have to create a new harddrive and lock it using the new eeprom code

it would be feasable to have done this when original xboxes were still 100
$or more but now its cheaper faster and less hassle to just go buy a new one im mean what it takes a whole 5 mins to mod a new xbox
or the 30 mins or more it would take to solder the 20+ tiny pins that connect the eeprom to the motherboard

im not bashing your tut it is good info to know but also outdated info(out of the 20 xboxes i have purchased in the past 3-4 months none were version 1.1 most were1.6 or 1.3 most of the 1.1 xboxes were recaled because of the fire isshue that the xbox had at release so if you have a 1.1 xbox that still works good for u )

i learnd all this info quite some time ago when trying to unban a xbox the same tut had been posted here (it was a little more indepth and included ss of each step also)but again like i said using config magic on a eeprom only will work on a version 1.1 motherboard xbox any version higher that that does not allow the eeprom to be flashed with a new code

B-rad · 10-07-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72

im not bashing your tut it is good info to know but also outdated info

Your exactly right but for those who do need this information, it's good to have it there.

Just trying to add to the pile of information already posted. I never had the banned EEPROM problem myself but I had heard about it and knew a little bit, not much. I came across this tutorial and thought it might come in handy for someone.

**S y N I K a L** · 10-07-2008, 05:23 PM

Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting. If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter.

B-rad · 10-07-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L

Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting.

Still if it can help even one person, to me it's worth posting.

Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L

If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter.

Thank you for stating the obvious.

discgolfer72 · 10-07-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L

Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting. If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter.

actually there are quite a few people that play mods on live and everyone i know uses their original xbox to do so

with the 360 its kinda not worth moding no old map mods on the 360 (unless you want to hotswap)no way to use yelo and y mess up your 360 by moding it id rather lose my 40$ xbox by it being banned than risking flashing my 360's drive and geting it banned(but alas i guess most of the people that dont care about losing their 360 are the people that momy and daddy will go buy them another after being hounded for a new one )

b-rad
you should add to your tut saying that it will only work with 1.1 xbox's
unless you actually replace the eeprom chip itself

B-rad · 10-07-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72

b-rad
you should add to your tut saying that it will only work with 1.1 xbox's
unless you actually replace the eeprom chip itself

Done.

That wouldn't be good if someone wasn't aware when they bought a new eeprom and then ended up having to buy a new chip as well, wasting time and money.

***Scar*** · 10-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72

with the 360 its kinda not worth moding no old map mods on the 360 (unless you want to hotswap)

I have modded old maps on my 360 before... you just flash the drive.

10-05-2008, 01:36 AM	#1
B-rad Senior Member	Unban Your box From Xbox Live Unban Your Xbox From Xbox Live This tutorial is for Xbox only. It will NOT unban your account. It's for replacing your banned EEPROM. A banned EEPROM is a result of Microsoft's detection of a modchip or flashed firmware. Without a working EEPROM you CANNOT play live. This tutorial isn't designed for Xbox versions past 1.1. It works with all other versions, but requires installation of a new EEPROM chip and isn't worth the hassle. First you need to check what version Xbox you have. You can do this here: http://xbox-scene.com/versions_1.php Now to get unbanned you need to purchase a new xbox EEPROM (pal or ntsc). Steps for installing it are listed below. IT WORKS. Just make sure your orginal MS info is correct and your modchip is turned off. GETTING THE EEPROM FILE FROM THE UNBANNED XBOX (TO INSTALL YOUR EEPROM, MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING CONFIGMAGIC FINAL. ALL OTHER VERSIONS ARE BUGGY AND WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS. ALSO, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE: EEPROMER) [This is only if you want to backup your original eeprom file] 1. In EvolutionX, do the "Backup" command in the Utilities menu. It will generate files about your Xbox specs. 2. FTP in your Xbox, or use a file manager tool, and in C:Backup, you will find a file called EEPROM.BIN 3. FTP that to your PC HD or remember its location for future reference. SETTING UP THE FILE FOR CONFIGMAGIC FOR THE BANNED XBOX: 1. Once you have Configmagic loaded onto your HD or on your PC, there will be a directory in it called DATA. 2. Move the EEPROM.BIN file, the new unbanned EEPROM you purchased, into that DATA directory, overwriting the EEPROM.BIN file that is already there. 3. If you are making a Configmagic CD, you can now make the ISO of it and burn it. Xbox HD users, don't worry. RUNNING CONFIGMAGIC: 1. Load up Configmagic. 2. A warning screen will be shown, press "A" to bypass it. 3. When Configmagic finally loads, it will show your current EEPROM on your Xbox. Make a note of the DVD KIT ZONE and VIDEO AND XBE REGION information. "NTSC, Region 1" for US Xbox gamers "PAL, Region 4" for UK Xbox gamers 4. Select "LOAD XBOX EEPROM" in the menu. 5. Select "UNLOCK HD" in the menu. 6. Load the EEPROM.BIN file in the DATA directory by choosing "LOAD EEPROM FROM .BIN FILE" 7. If you see that the VIDEO AND XBE REGION information is different, you MUST change it. Go into the menu and choose "ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM". Change the VIDEO AND XBE REGION number to the proper information of your former EEPROM. 8. Now, select "UPDATE XBOX EEPROM" in the menu. 9. Your Xbox's EEPROM will now be updated with the file in the DATA directory.10. In the menu, select "LOAD XBOX EEPROM". You will notice your EEPROM is now different! Success. 11. Select "LOCK HD" from the menu. 12. Select "EXIT CONFIGMAGIC" in the menu. IMPORTANT TIPS: - If you were using the XBOX DVD KIT to play DVDs, and the Xbox gives an error about region, load up Configmagic and change the DVD KIT ZONE number to the number of your previous EEPROM. UNLOCK the HD, choose "ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM" in the menu and simply change the DVD KIT ZONE number. Then, UPDATE XBOX EEPROM and LOCK HD. Exit Configmagic. - You can view any Xbox EEPROM using your PC by getting Liveinfo PC program. It will show all the details of an EEPROM.BIN file. You might find it easier to edit any possible changes to your DVD KIT ZONE or VIDEO AND XBE REGION using the program, rather ON-THE-FLY EDIT EEPROM in Configmagic. - Sometimes, with a PAL EEPROM, your Xbox's time might be wrong or video settings will be different. Go into the MS dash and change the settings to the way you seem fit. Special Notes: - If you were banned with your original eeprom, once you replace your eeprom, you will need recover your account. To do this, simply select the account recovery option. Once this is done, you will need to verify some personal information in order to retrieve your account. This tutorial was made by oz_wilbur __________________ GT: MxS PoisoN "Do not go where the path may lead. Instead go where there is no path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Last edited by B-rad; 12-18-2008 at 12:09 AM.

10-05-2008, 02:49 AM	#2
FRABAR Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live I'm gonna save this in case that time comes...

10-05-2008, 03:00 AM	#3
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by FRABAR I'm gonna save this in case that time comes... Yeah that would be smart. You never know when information can come in handy. Last edited by B-rad; 10-05-2008 at 03:42 PM.

10-05-2008, 03:03 AM	#4
FRABAR Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad Yeah, you never know when it could come in handy. I lot of people would rather unban a current account then make a new one. Especially considering achievements and stats. But doesn't MS catch on that you're playing on the same account that should be banned?

10-05-2008, 03:33 AM	#5
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by FRABAR But doesn't MS catch on that you're playing on the same account that should be banned? EDIT: A new EEPROM only unbans your Xbox. Last edited by B-rad; 10-05-2008 at 03:40 PM.

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10-05-2008, 03:59 AM	#6
FRABAR Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad No because once you have a new EEPROM, it's like a fresh start. Your cache is cleared of all feedback and things of that nature. There are way too many members on Xbox Live for Microsoft to actually keep track of specific people like Bungie does. The EEPROM is what allows you to go onto live in the first place. It's sort of like an ID to get inside a club or a bar. Sweet!

10-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#7
ForrrestMaster Guest	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad No because once you have a new EEPROM, it's like a fresh start. Your cache is cleared of all feedback and things of that nature. There are way too many members on Xbox Live for Microsoft to actually keep track of specific people like Bungie does. Lulz V1. When they ban you off of xbl, they keep it stored server side. They only ban your eeprom if you have a modchip or flashed firmware. Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad The EEPROM is what allows you to go onto live in the first place. It's sort of like an ID to get inside a club or a bar. HAHA. The eeprom is the special key that ties the xbox HDD and the motherboard together, so that you couldnt just replace the HDD with a new or modded one. AND this is is the wrong section. But where I want it to go is somewhere besides xbox tutorials. Ill let another mod move it. Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad Yeah, you never know when it could come in handy. I lot of people would rather unban a current account then make a new one. Especially considering achievements and stats. You can only run Evox on a regular xbox, and there is no eeprom on the 360. So you just contradicted yourself. Last edited by ForrrestMaster; 10-05-2008 at 01:04 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-05-2008, 01:11 PM	#8
Venomous Fire Novice	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live 360s dont have EEPROMS.... Im moving this to Xbox Tutorials If the account gets banned replacing the EEPROM wont unban it, then you just have a banned account on an unbanned EEPROM.... B-Rad.... you should probably do some research on this subject... There is a "master list of gamertags" that are banned essentially, the only way to unban your account is to sneak into Microsoft and manage to access the server and unban yourself, or hope their server fails which has happened before

10-05-2008, 03:10 PM	#9
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Yourself From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster Lulz V1. When they ban you off of xbl, they keep it stored server side. They only ban your eeprom if you have a modchip or flashed firmware. I know that. It's the ultimate punishment for modding but it happens. Without an eeprom your screwed. Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster HAHA. The eeprom is the special key that ties the xbox HDD and the motherboard together, so that you couldnt just replace the HDD with a new or modded one. Still, it is your ticket to playing live. Without it you cannot. New eeprom= working live. Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster You can only run Evox on a regular xbox, and there is no eeprom on the 360. So you just contradicted yourself. I wasn't aware of the 360 not having an eeprom but now we all know. Quote: Originally Posted by Venomous Fire 360s dont have EEPROMS.... Im moving this to Xbox Tutorials If the account gets banned replacing the EEPROM wont unban it, then you just have a banned account on an unbanned EEPROM.... B-Rad.... you should probably do some research on this subject... There is a "master list of gamertags" that are banned essentially, the only way to unban your account is to sneak into Microsoft and manage to access the server and unban yourself, or hope their server fails which has happened before I forgot that a new eeprom would only unban your xbox, not the gamertag. Even so that's still good information to know. If someone has an Xbox that can't run live and they want to fix it, why not. Last edited by B-rad; 10-05-2008 at 03:53 PM.

10-06-2008, 01:47 AM	#10
discgolfer72 Junior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live if u are lucky enough to have a 1.1 xbox you can actually flash the eeprom chip with a new pasword as for eeprom replacment good luck have u seen your eeprom chip and the connections it has to the mobo lol its not a simple task it requires a steady hand and even more soldering skill than installing a modchip then there is the task of actually aquiring a new eeprom ,and getting one that you know the eeprom code so you can create a hd to go with it is even harder i have seen sets on ebay of hd's and eeprom chips but they were selling for 30-50$ so at this time its pretty pointless to even consider trying a new eeprom since you can go buy a new xbox for 30-60$ if the xbox was banned sell it to someone thats not into live (most people that buy moded xbox's now dont care about live from my experince and i sell at least 1 a month) and go pick up another one insted of freting over being eeprom banned also at this time about the only way i have seen people get their original xbox banned is from hardmods(and y would anyone waste money on a mod chip ,unless they want to install linux i guess) or from having a larger hd installed withot genrating a hd key when making the new hd (that happend to me lol and it happend only after i left the xbox on for 16 hours straight while connected to halo 2 )

10-06-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72 if u are lucky enough to have a 1.1 xbox you can actually flash the eeprom chip with a new pasword as for eeprom replacment good luck have u seen your eeprom chip and the connections it has to the mobo lol its not a simple task it requires a steady hand and even more soldering skill than installing a modchip Your a little confused. All Xbox Live does is ban your EEPROM file. It's fairly easy to do if you read the tutorial. Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72 then there is the task of actually aquiring a new eeprom ,and getting one that you know the eeprom code so you can create a hd to go with it is even harder i have seen sets on ebay of hd's and eeprom chips but they were selling for 30-50$ so at this time its pretty pointless to even consider trying a new eeprom since you can go buy a new xbox for 30-60$ if the xbox was banned sell it to someone thats not into live (most people that buy moded xbox's now dont care about live from my experince and i sell at least 1 a month) and go pick up another one insted of freting over being eeprom banned also at this time about the only way i have seen people get their original xbox banned is from hardmods(and y would anyone waste money on a mod chip ,unless they want to install linux i guess) or from having a larger hd installed withot genrating a hd key when making the new hd (that happend to me lol and it happend only after i left the xbox on for 16 hours straight while connected to halo 2 ) If someone wants to buy a new Xbox, let them. If they want to save the trouble of modding their Xbox all over again by replacing a simple file then why not.

10-06-2008, 05:38 PM	#12
ForrrestMaster Guest	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by B-rad If someone wants to buy a new Xbox, let them. If they want to save the trouble of modding their Xbox all over again by replacing a simple file then why not. Where else would they get a new eeprom from?

10-06-2008, 05:54 PM	#13
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by ForrrestMaster Where else would they get a new eeprom from? Always contradicting someone Forrest. Sometimes you have to, but where would they get it.... think about that real hard. You don't have to go buy an xbox just to get a file. People sell them all the time. Just like people sell their old xboxes because they upgraded to the 360.

10-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#14
discgolfer72 Junior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live [quote=B-rad;854997]Your a little confused. All Xbox Live does is ban your EEPROM file. It's fairly easy to do if you read the tutorial. yes but that file is linked to the actual eeprom chip (you can change your eeprom file on the hd itself but then your xbox will no longer be able to unlock the harddrive wich will render the xbox not working unless you have a mod chip and then you will still have no live) so in order to fix your xbox with any motherboard other than the version 1.1 (wich allows you to actually flash a new code onto the exsting chip) you will be required to find a eeprom chip and solder in place of your old one then you have to create a new harddrive and lock it using the new eeprom code it would be feasable to have done this when original xboxes were still 100 $or more but now its cheaper faster and less hassle to just go buy a new one im mean what it takes a whole 5 mins to mod a new xbox or the 30 mins or more it would take to solder the 20+ tiny pins that connect the eeprom to the motherboard im not bashing your tut it is good info to know but also outdated info(out of the 20 xboxes i have purchased in the past 3-4 months none were version 1.1 most were1.6 or 1.3 most of the 1.1 xboxes were recaled because of the fire isshue that the xbox had at release so if you have a 1.1 xbox that still works good for u ) i learnd all this info quite some time ago when trying to unban a xbox the same tut had been posted here (it was a little more indepth and included ss of each step also)but again like i said using config magic on a eeprom only will work on a version 1.1 motherboard xbox any version higher that that does not allow the eeprom to be flashed with a new code Last edited by discgolfer72; 10-06-2008 at 06:25 PM.

10-07-2008, 04:23 PM	#15
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72 im not bashing your tut it is good info to know but also outdated info Your exactly right but for those who do need this information, it's good to have it there. Just trying to add to the pile of information already posted. I never had the banned EEPROM problem myself but I had heard about it and knew a little bit, not much. I came across this tutorial and thought it might come in handy for someone.

10-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#16
S y N I K a L \_si-ni-kel\	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting. If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter.

10-07-2008, 05:37 PM	#17
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting. Still if it can help even one person, to me it's worth posting. Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter. Thank you for stating the obvious.

10-07-2008, 05:58 PM	#18
discgolfer72 Junior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by S y N I K a L Seeing how 360's dont even have EEPROM I dont think this tut was even worth posting. If people still mod h2 most do it on the 360 (that I know of) so EEPROMs wouldnt even matter. actually there are quite a few people that play mods on live and everyone i know uses their original xbox to do so with the 360 its kinda not worth moding no old map mods on the 360 (unless you want to hotswap)no way to use yelo and y mess up your 360 by moding it id rather lose my 40$ xbox by it being banned than risking flashing my 360's drive and geting it banned(but alas i guess most of the people that dont care about losing their 360 are the people that momy and daddy will go buy them another after being hounded for a new one ) b-rad you should add to your tut saying that it will only work with 1.1 xbox's unless you actually replace the eeprom chip itself Last edited by discgolfer72; 10-07-2008 at 06:01 PM.

10-07-2008, 06:11 PM	#19
B-rad Senior Member	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72 b-rad you should add to your tut saying that it will only work with 1.1 xbox's unless you actually replace the eeprom chip itself Done. That wouldn't be good if someone wasn't aware when they bought a new eeprom and then ended up having to buy a new chip as well, wasting time and money.

10-07-2008, 07:52 PM	#20
*Scar* Retired Staff	Re: Unban Your box From Xbox Live Quote: Originally Posted by discgolfer72 with the 360 its kinda not worth moding no old map mods on the 360 (unless you want to hotswap) I have modded old maps on my 360 before... you just flash the drive.

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