Xbox:PrometheOS

PrometheOS is a notable advancement in the Xenium Modchip technology, representing a new chapter beyond the original Xenium OS. For nearly two decades, users of Xenium Modchip dealt with various challenges, including bugs and limitations, largely due to the closed-source nature of the original OS.

The scenario began to change in 2019 with the development of OpenXenium by Ryzee119. This was an open-source iteration of the Xenium hardware, incorporating modern components and a custom CPLD, while maintaining compatibility with the existing Xenium OS. However, this compatibility faced issues due to clone protection in the OS, which posed risks for certain chips.

The community's reaction was multifaceted, involving efforts to fix bugs and remove security features. A notable, yet controversial, development was the rebranding of the OS by certain members. This included removing references to Team Xodus and introducing new logos. In a contentious move, some individuals redirected the Team Xodus domain to their sites, which was perceived as an attempt to promote their hardware modifications. This approach was criticized for deviating from the principles of open-source development and community collaboration.

Recognizing the need for a more open and community-focused solution, Team Resurgent, in collaboration with Team Cerbios and other key figures in the Xbox community, started work on developing a new OS for these modchips. Their vision was to build an OS rooted in open-source principles, fostering community-driven enhancements, features, and support.

Features

PrometheOS offers a comprehensive suite of features for enhanced modchip management:

1. Bios Management
   • Flash new BIOS.
   • Delete existing BIOS.
   • Launch BIOS or TSOP.
   • Set automatic BIOS launch.
   • Rename BIOS post-flashing.
   • Change BIOS LED settings post-flashing.
2. FTP and HTTP Server Capabilities
   • FTP server access (Username: "xbox", Password: "xbox").
   • HTTP web server with functions to:
     • Launch or remove flashed BIOS or TSOP.
     • Download current BIOS.
     • Flash new BIOS.
     • Download EEPROM data.
     • Reboot or shutdown the console.
3. Hard Drive (HDD) Utilities
   • Support for larger HDD partitions.
   • HDD lock/unlock feature.
   • Auto management of bank sizes.
4. Backup and Restoration
   • Backup and restore EEPROM functionality.
5. Customization and Settings Adjustment
   • Skin manager.
   • LED control.
   • Adjust auto boot time delay.
   • Modify video, audio, and region settings.
6. Network Support
   • DHCP and static network options.
7. Enhanced Display and Audio
   • HD+ enabled (Firmware 2.2.2 required).
8. System Information
   • Dedicated section for system info.

PrometheOS aims to deliver a user-friendly experience with robust control over modchip and system settings.

How to Flash

There are two primary methods to flash PrometheOS onto your Xenium Modchip:

- Method one: Use the XeniumTools Utility by Ryzee119. This open-source utility allows you to backup and flash directly from your Xbox. Launch XeniumTools, select 'Write a Raw 2MB Flash Dump', choose the PrometheOS .bin file, and flash. After completion, power cycle your console.

- Method two: Use an external hardware flasher like a Raspberry Pi.

Skins

Place all skins in the skins folder at "C:\PrometheOS\Skins\" on your Xbox's hard drive. You can download skins here: PrometheOS-Skins