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Can switch betwean two kernel versions on your xbox 360.
Cygnos360 enables you to conveniently switch between your "live kernel" and your "homebrew kernel". You can also use Cygnos360 to switch between PAL and NTSC kernels.
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2009-08 Latest news: A new exploit has been found on the xbox360 which allows arbitrary code execution on ALL xbox360 models.
This new exploit will allow to directly boot homebrew on xenon, zephyr, falcon, opus, jasper. Our chip is ideal to flash and host this new custom kernel for the xbox 360. You can find some information here:
http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EkVppEkuZuzIUValBN.php
www.free60.org
The solution will allow to recover the DVD key from the mainboard if it has been lost.
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NOTE: Cygnos360 does not contain any kernel image! It is shipped empty! Cygnos360 does NOT enable "backups" it is NOT for the DVD drive. You need to have an infectus programmer or another programmer to flash the Cygnos360.
In the Xbox 360, on-board NAND-flash memory stores important data like the hypervisor, kernel, and key vault.
Through installation of Cygnos 360, the onboard NAND-flash memory is complemented with another NAND-flash memory contained on the Cygnos 360 printed-circuit board.
Being able to choose between both NAND-flash memories opens up a variety of new fascinating possibilities. The following list tries to give you an impression about what can be done with Cygnos 360: