ABadAvatar — Avatar-based XBOX360 hypervisor exploit entrypoint
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- #Xbox 360
- #Exploit
- #Homebrew
- Ensure console has Avatar update data; use offline System Update 17559 if needed.
- No xex included; place desired xex in BadUpdatePayload folder (likely XeUnshackle or FreeMyXe).
- Exploit running indicators: cursor movement on profile select screen and LED swapping on ROL.
- Avoid logging into the exploit profile, especially on LIVE; a PIN is set to prevent accidental logins.
- Disconnect from Wi-Fi and Ethernet before using the exploit to prevent LIVE bans.
- Stage 2 is fully buildable; stage1 modifications require hexediting at address 0x2200.
- Stage 3 should be built at 0x90110000 and padded to 0x10000 bytes with specific instructions.
- Bad Update is a non-persistent hypervisor exploit for Xbox 360 on dashboard version 17559.
- Supported games: Tony Hawk's American Wasteland and Rock Band Blitz.
- Exploit requires a USB stick formatted to FAT32 with specific files and folders.
- 30% success rate; may take up to 20 minutes to trigger; reboot and retry if unsuccessful.
- Repository is read-only due to spam; meaningful contributions should be made directly.
- Exploit is inferior to RGH; considered a proof of concept, not a replacement.
- Confirmed to work on Winchester consoles; not compatible with Original Xbox games.
- FAQ covers common questions about exploit persistence, success rate, and compatibility.