IF YOU HAVE 2.8XXX KERNEL ON YOUR XBOX360 OR YOUR CONSOLE WAS MANUFACTORED AFTER JUNE 2009 THEN THIS IS NO USE TO YOU!
Cygnos360 V2.0 is an add-on PCB that allows you to have more than one kernel version on your xbox 360. Simply install Cygnos360 V2.0 on your Xbox360 mainboard and connect it via USB to your PC. (Cygnos install diagram can be downloaded from using the link at the bottom of this page.)
Currently users can only have either a vulnerable kernel version (4532 or 4548) OR the current kernel version that is neccessary to use xbox live and play the newest games. 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. A new hack has been announced which will enable also HDMI consoles to run code!
NOTE: Cygnos360 does not contain any kernel image! It is shipped empty! Cygnos360 does NOT enable "backups" it is NOT for the DVD drive.
This modification device is designed primarily for the purpose of installation and development of alternative operating systems eg. Linux, to aid or assist in the repair or replacement of defective hardware, the use of and development of home brew open source software or the playing of import software titles, which are often available at a lower cost or months before your country's release date . We do not support nor encourage, if possible, potential infringements of others intellectual property rights - please do not contact us with any question related to this use as we will not respond.
Some features of the new Cygnos360 V2.0
run homebrew kernels! NOW THE EXPLOIT ALSO WORKS ON HDMI CONSOLES!
switch between the kernel on your Xbox360 and the kernel on Cygnos360 V2 (for example for region-code switching or switching to homebrew/exploitable kernel)
no lifting of CE-pin or cutting of traces neccessary
protect your data by storing offline information on the Cygnos360 V2 NAND-flash and avoid banning (dirty-NAND concept)
directly downgrade on the Cygnos360 V2 NAND-flash - easy quicksolder installation of Cygnos360 V2 (only 2 wires neccessary)
Cygnos360 V2 firmware can be up- und downgraded to any version in the field
built from high quality components
downgrading takes 1h15m on average on a middle-class PC
reading from and writing to flash takes less than a minute each
easy to use
a reliable solution for downgrading (Xenon mainboards) - run Linux and homebrew
read and flash your Xbox360 and Cygnos360 V2 NAND-flash in less than one minute
Infectus is no longer needed for any of the functions
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:
choose between the newest kernel for playing games or a vulnerable kernel for running Linux / homebrew
play imported games or movies by switching your region code
Warning
This is a complexed piece of kit and can easily damage and render your XBox useless if it is installed or used incorrect , 360upgrades will not be responsible for any damaged caused to your console or to yourself when installing the cygnos360.
Once an install has been attempted the cygnos 360 cannot be returned or exchanged
Due to the nature of the cygnos360 v2 we cannot offer any support
If you have any Questions or concerns then please ask in the CYGNOS FORUM
http://www.cygnos360.com/forum/index.php
Cygnos360 V2 Installation