Key Takeaways
1. The Xbox 360 has been resistant to hacking, but a new software-only hack called FreeMyXe is emerging.
2. FreeMyXe operates alongside the BadUpdate exploit, which requires either Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland or Rock Band Blitz.
3. Users can easily set up the exploit by downloading a free trial of the game and placing it on a USB drive.
4. The hack requires firmware version 2.0.17559.0 and it’s recommended to keep the console offline to avoid bans from Microsoft.
5. FreeMyXe is a tethered jailbreak, meaning it needs to be re-run if the console is turned off or crashes, but improvements may lead to an untethered jailbreak in the future.
While hacking consoles and modifying software isn’t something new, there are certain consoles that have managed to resist hackers and those looking to exploit them. The Xbox 360 is one of these consoles. Over the years, a few exploits have appeared, but they either require changing hardware or buying a specific game, which has led to an increase in prices on platforms like eBay. However, this is changing with a new software-only hack that only needs a USB flash drive.
The New Exploit
The hack, referred to as FreeMyXe, operates alongside another exploit called BadUpdate. The current version 1.1 of BadUpdate necessitates the use of either Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland or Rock Band Blitz. Users can choose to get either the complete retail version of Rock Band Blitz or a free trial version, which is what FreeMyXe utilizes.
Simple Setup Process
Basically, the free trial of the game can be downloaded at no cost and then moved to the root of a USB drive. Users can then place the exploits on this USB drive, along with any homebrew or other unsigned apps they might want. There’s a bit more setup involved (which is outlined in the YouTube video from Modern Vintage Gamer below), but the whole process is quite easy and, perhaps most importantly, free.
The hack requires firmware version 2.0.17559.0, and it’s advisable to disconnect the exploited console from the Internet to prevent any chance of a console ban from Microsoft.
Important Considerations
There is one important point to note about this exploit: it is technically a tethered jailbreak. This means that if the console is turned off or crashes after running the exploit, it has to be re-run once the console is switched back on. The process takes around 15-20 minutes to finish. However, there’s a good chance that this exploit could be improved to result in an untethered jailbreak, leading to a genuine softmod.
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