Zero 0 Fuse CPU Console

ALL KERNELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON ZERO FUSE CONSOLES! IN ADDITION TO 17559, THERE IS NOW 6717 BLADES, 9199 NXE, 13604 KINECT, AND 15574 2 ROW METRO.

THANK YOU TO HOLO.FRACTAL (DISCORD) /  zQik (REDDIT) !!!

 

Please read this description in its entirety to ensure you understand what is being offered. Please reach out if any questions exist, I am more than happy to assist you!

To see the Mikes360JTAGS Zero Fuse process please view this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE1OYklE8F4

See below for an important change from the video above *

This is our flagship console here at Mikes360JTAGS and the main reason why this site was born.

What is a Zero Fuse Xbox 360?

A Zero Fuse 360 is a unique type of modded console that has all normal security features removed. Thus eliminating the need to use RGH or JTAG to run unsigned code.

What are the fuses?

The consoles CPU eFuses are part of what makes up the security on the Xbox 360. These fuses are “burned” at the factory during initialization and this is what locks the CPU down as a retail system. This effectively ensures the system will only run official, signed code / software. Each dash update burned additional eFuses which prevented you from downgrading your dash to a lower exploitable version. Example: JTAG was patched after dash 7371, which burned the fuse responsible for the CB bootloader. IF you tried to install a JTAG exploitable bootloader on an updated CPU it will fail the fuse check and the system will not start. Burned eFuses are irreversible.

 

How is a Zero Fuse console made?

1. Finding a Zero Fuse CPU: You must acquire a new unused CPU never installed at the factory. Hard to find reliably!
2. Extracting the console’s unique information: The system must be RGH’d temporarily before CPU removal to retrieve the console’s unique CPU key to decrypt the systems keyvault. This ensures the Zero Fuse will maintain Xbox LIVE functionality, while maintaining DVD drive function and serial number matching your sticker.
3. Desoldering old CPU and Resoldering the 0 Fuse CPU: This takes expensive $$$$ professional equipment and experience to pull this off successfully
4. Plus more detailed further down the page.

Benefits of a Zero Fuse Xbox 360

1. Native unsigned code ability: It runs homebrew apps, emulators custom dashboards etc without the need for additional wiring or glitch chips soldered to the motherboard.
2. Instant booting 100% of the time: Zero Fuse consoles boot exactly like a retail system! This is due to not having to go through a glitch cycle as an RGH system would!
3. Bragging rights and collectability: Due to the scarcity of Zero Fuse CPUs, and the complicated process of installing one, and limited # of BGA installers, these have become an absolute bragging right to own and an absolute staple of any Xbox 360 collection!
4. Ability to run development software natively: An option only available on 256 or 512mb systems. Run native XDKbuild software without burning eFuses!

 

What can you do with a Zero Fuse Xbox?

(Info copied from ConsoleMods.org)

1. As a retail console on any dashboard version (e.g. a JTAG-capable dashboard) running stock software by burning eFuses.
2. As an Xbox Development Kit (XDK) running stock XDK software by burning eFuses, for game development and debugging. Theoretically, it could also be made into a test kit, demo kit, or reviewer kit; but they are less desirable as they are essentially limited development kits.
3. As a retail-like console running DevGL. This is essentially the stock operating system modified to remove security checks, very similar to freeboot — the software that runs on JTAG/RGH consoles. This preserves the eFuses, retaining the zero-fuse status.
4. As an XDK-like console running XDKBuild. This is essentially the development operating system modified to remove security checks. This preserves the eFuses, retaining the zero-fuse status.
5. While zero-fuse consoles behave the same as an official console with the target configuration, they do have one unique feature. Due to the CPU being unsecured, CPU-level debugging is enabled. This is a very low level debugging feature available via the JTAG interface, which is normally turned off even for official XDKs once eFuses are burned.

What can you NOT do with a Zero Fuse Xbox?

1. It is a common misconception that you can “flash” any dash you want on a Zero Fuse freely and keep it at 0 fuse. But no this is not exactly true. eFuses must be burned to place the system on an initial dash of your choice, and from there you can update the system to any dash above the one you chose. As before, updating a dash is permanent. There is no reversing the fuses. The only dash you can run without burning fuses is 17559, 15574, 13604, 9199 and 6717 DevGL. To use a fully retail dash, the eFuses must be burned.

What are the downsides of a Zero Fuse Xbox?

1. You cannot use stealth servers that have PAID options. Eg. Xbguard, cipher, etc. please contact your stealth provider to ensure compatibility with zero fuse first.

 

*EDIT  XBguard is soon supporting zero fuse consoles!

What are my stealth server options?

1. Proto
2. Tethered Live
3. Ninja Remake (exclusive to my 0 fuse systems)
4. XbLive (exclusive to my 0 fuse systems) This is a stealth not reliant on an external service, but handles everything within the console.

 

How does Mikes360JTAGS create a Zero Fuse console?

Many hours of work go into each system.

• Pre bake CPU + motherboard for 24 hours to remove trapped moisture
• The original CPU was RGH’d prior to its removal to obtain its CPU key and KV to maintain Xbox LIVE functionality and unique console identifiers such as serial #.
• Ultrasonic cleaning of the motherboard to remove flux residues
• DVD drives are refurbished, cleaned, greased, belt replaced.
• The outer console shell gets bathed and scrubbed in hot soapy water.
• Bridge eFuse protection to prevent accidental fuse blowing.
• Fully stress tested for 2-3 days over multiple thermal cycles to ensure reliability.
• 17559 Devgl firmware installed plus other kernels sent via email. (6717, 9199, 13604, 15574)

** DVD drive custom firmware flashing has been discontinued.

Want to blow fuses yourself either to retail or dev?

Use this free open source tool, courtesy of Mena @ phenom mod

https://github.com/Pheeeeenom/KeBlowFusePatchGenerator

Unfortunately I am not able to offer advice on using this tool.

Use at your own risk.

(Don’t forget to remove solder bridge on eFuse protection)

 

Links to external information:

For more information on Efuses read here :

https://free60.org/Hardware/Fusesets/

Console mods write up on Zero Fuse consoles:

Zero-Fuse Consoles – ConsoleMods Wiki

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

The 3 month warranty covers defects related to the Cpu/Gpu , Dvd drive and capacitors ONLY. The tamper proof sticker must remain intact during this period unless you choose to forfeit your warranty.

I will make every reasonable effort to ensure you are happy with your purchase.

Shipping back to me is your responsibility.

Warranty will NOT cover defects caused by the user, including but not limited to:

-Improper nand flashing (bricked nand)

-Improper cpu fuse blowing (however I will offer a discounted rate for cpu replacement)

-Physical damage

 

General Disclaimers

1. These are USED consoles.
2. They may feature a small scratch or scuff, missing faceplate spring, trim clip, serial # not matching, etc.
3. Each system will be free of any externally visible damage and will overall be presentable. My definition of damage would be chipped plastic, hole, crack . etc.

Shipping info

1. These systems are being shipped from Canada
2. I follow all laws in regard to customs declarations
3. You must research your countries policies on import duties/taxes
4. These duties/taxes are collected by your government, not by me and are separate to the shipment cost paid on this site if any.