issues with 8.8, possible to use 6.2

[Kanobi]

originally i flash benq with iprep 6.2 have no issues.
attempting to use 8.8 after dBen serial number screen i get to "press any key" screen nothing happens after pressing a key

what could be causing issues? is it possible to continue using iprep 6.2 and update with ixtreme 1.51 files

I don't have a ck3 kit, i'm doing it the "old school" way. With the xbox sitting on the side of the computer case

[CoFree]

is it possible to continue using iprep 6.2 and update with ixtreme 1.51 files

no
its not a iprep thing (so to say)
its a dosflash thing

[Kanobi]

is it possible to continue using iprep 6.2 and update with ixtreme 1.51 files

no
its not a iprep thing (so to say)
its a dosflash thing

what would be the best process for me to take?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

again...please take not that i don't have a ck3 unit.

thanks

[CoFree]

you have to have one in some form
store bought or home made.
you have to have one

[Kanobi]

so can i use a windows 32 version of flashing, and skipping the iprep method without having a ck3 unit?

[CoFree]

you most have a ck3 of some kind
it dont matter what program or app you use

[lilrevuk]

To get the benq in Venndor mode with 1.4 on it, you need to run "magic" unlock, which requires the drive to be half open/closed. This is possible without a CK3, but is dangerous as you are literally pulling the power to the drive as it's closing (on the 360 motherboard).

As cofree says, the major difference between 8.8 and 6.2 is the exclusive use of Dosflash on 8.8 (rather than MTKFlash on 6.2). It might be worth trying with 6.2, but I'm not sure it contains the benq unlock command, which I'm pretty sure you'll need.

[Kanobi]

so, it's not a computer issue
not a dos/computer issue
not a via card issue that i just purchased
not a usb drive issue

but primarily it's an issue with the fact that i don't have ck3 kit?

[CoFree]

there is a way to get the benq in debug mode with out half open trap
the 2 sec trick
try with iprep6.2

[Kanobi]

could i get a little advice/direction in regards to this method that u mentioned?

maybe a tutorial or a video link, i could follow along with?

thanks ahead of time!

[lilrevuk]

the 2 second trick (VCC) is simply to turn the drive off and back on after you have sent whatever command you are trying to the drive...

[CoFree]

this is a video for flashing a benq with iprep v6
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this is a old video guild.

[Kanobi]

this is a video for flashing a benq with iprep v6
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this is a old video guild.

cool, i'll check it out, thanks for the help guys.

I did have one last question not part of this thread.

I made a thread earlier in regards to i didn't save my key the first time, and i've been helped already by the members here and figured out how to get the key.

My question is, if i didn't save the original firmware, but now i am able to write/save the key for the drive, do i still have anything to worry about if I ever had to replace the drive?

I figured that the main thing/issue was to make sure to save the key for the drive, and it wasn't a issue about the firmware...am i correct?

If i'm wrong, and the original firmware is a important thing that needed to be saved, how could i do it?

2nd, does xbins have the original firmware for the drives?

Thanks for the patience and help!

[CoFree]

if i didn't save the original firmware, but now i am able to write/save the key for the drive, do i still have anything to worry about if I ever had to replace the drive?

if its a lite-on then yes there are other files you need.
but
if it not a lite-on than
having just the key should be fine.

2nd, does xbins have the original firmware for the drives?

no
but it should (imo)

[Kanobi]

well, awesome, seeing that I'm speaking of the benQ drive, I'm in good shape, but from here on out, i'll start saving and doing my homework a little better. Thanks for all the help