freeBOOT v0.02 – runs unsigned XEX and more!

Ikari360 released a new version of freeBOOT. This new version of the 'rebooter' will launch right into a patched version the latest MS dash (8955) and will now also work on Zephyr and Jasper-16mb console (next to the original support for Xenon and Falcon).

But the even bigger news in this v0.02 is that the kernel is patched! No more XEX signature checks, LIVE/PIRS signature checks and Harddisk authentication … which basically makes homebrew XDK possible on retail Xbox 360!

freeBOOT must be installed on a 2nd 'NAND' … including the (homebrew) xD-card mod! But of course, this still requires the JTAG hack, so it's only possible on Xbox360 where the onboard NAND has never been updated to 849x (July 09) or newer.

From the readme:

freeBOOT is a rebooter for the Microsoft Xbox 360. This version of freeBOOT allows you to reboot into kernel 2.0.8955 on all Xenon, Zephyr, Falcon, and Jasper consoles with 16MB flashes, which are vulnerable to the JTAG hack.

I.Support for Opus and Jasper consoles with larger flashes will follow soon.
As freeBOOT needs a second flash memory to store kernel 2.0.8955 and associated data, either a Cygnos360 or an xD card mod is required at the moment.

II. Bug Fixes
* Harddisk installation and save game/profile issues have been fixed

III. New Features
* updated to kernel 8955
* additional support for Zephyr and Jasper consoles with 16MB flashes
* support for xD card mod and Cygnos360 V1 added
* Harddisk authentication disabled
The Xbox 360 will now accept any SATA harddisk.
* removed XEX signature checks
Execution of unsigned devkit and retail XEXes is now possible. Encrypted devkit XEXes must be decrypted with XexTool(info) prior to use.
* removed LIVE/PIRS signature checks
The dashboard will now run applications from unsigned LIVE/PIRS containers.
* extendable patch system
Researchers/hackers can now try new patches easily. Please refer to "srcpatches_kernel_8955.S" for more information.

Official Site: n/a, by ikari360
Full nfo/readme: xbins.org

Original Source: Xbox-Scene

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