LiteOn Key Extractor Tutorial (Howto) Dump, Spoof & Swap Device Lite-On DG-16D2S (XBOX 360 Xtractor)

Please note that this is NOT a firmware hack for a lite-on drive. It is just a way to retrieve the key from the drive for use with another drive. Getting the key is awesome and its more than enough even without the ability to reflash the liteon.

- i quote from the yaywoop instructions -

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http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/iriez/N00B_LiteOn_Flash_with_VIA.pdf

Notice: The Tutorials have been done many times and were often successfull, however we cannot guarantee the success and so dont take any responsibility for any damages that might be caused by it, you do it on your own risk!!!

Flash Your Lite-On for Free
Wednesday 24th of December 2008
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Author: yaywoop

Hi everyone.
Here is a sequel to my Lite-on key for free tutorial :)
This is how I did it. It worked for me. it should work for you if you follow the instructions ;)

To make it super clear these are the steps involved:

0. make a DIY tool to dump the key (or buy a CK3 etc..)
1. prepare your drive, the tray must be half open, SATA cable connected to your pc and rs232 adapter in place
2. dump key.bin , Identify.bin and inquiry.bin and create a dummy.bin file
3. patch ix15-liteon.bin with your dummy.bin to create your CFW.bin
4. erase your drive (only do this if you are sure you have the correct key extracted )
5. reboot the drive and flash it with your CFW.bin
6. if all goes well, go play some backups !

So first thing first: make the rs232 hardware this is the hardest part, and where most people stuff it up!
you need an NPN transistor and two resistors ( 10K and 1K ). which can both be found in old hardware. Computer monitors, VCR's, TV's and radio's are treasure troves of resistors capacitors and signal transistors. alternatively you can buy these parts from an electronics shop.

The circuit is a Simple signal inverter, which is required to convert between TTL and RS232 levels.

its not strictly rs232 levels (+/- 3V), but most serial ports probably won't mind. if you are worried about this, here is an alternative circuit or try a Max232 or Max3232 circuit (much more complex to construct). Old Siemens serial phone cables have max3232 circuits inside.

So start off by finding an NPN transistor. practically any signal NPN will do. some transistors to look for/buy are the BC546 BC547 BC548 BC337 BC338 C945 PN2222 2N2222

if you are salvaging the transistor ; To de-solder it heat two pins at a time with your soldering iron and wiggle it free, have some fresh solder on the iron to help melt the solder. try not to heat the transistor for too long, they are easily damaged by heat.

The 10K resistor will be marked brown black orange (gold)
The 1k resistor will be marked brown black red (gold)
resistors are 1/4 Watt (or more)
You can always test with a multimeter after you de-solder it if you are unsure.

Key Dumping from Windows
Key Dumping from DOS
Flashing in DOS
Flashing in Windows using JUNGLEFLASHER

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I am grateful for the knowledge which was shared with me. My first video upload at all. I had no previous skills and have heard of the words DUMP SPOOF & SWAP in December 2008 for the first time. I therefore slept between plumber solder & soldering irons a couple of nights. It was worthwhile in my opinion.

By the way, The CK3 Probe Add-on for the Xecuter Connectivity Kit 3 ( Lite or Pro ) is a tool that makes the process of extracting a key from a Lite-On drive totally solderless , without this tool the user would have to bridge the TX and RX points on the drive board with a soldering iron before they could use the CK3 to read from the drive