VERY IMPORTANT!!! Both the clean install and cloning methods work perfectly for replacing SSDs in Xbox Series S and X, but you still need the first RAW partition from the original SSD. These methods also work perfectly for upgrading the Xbox Series S from a 512GB to a 1TB SSD. Simply purchase a compatible SSD (WD CH SN530 500GB and 1TB, Solid State Storage Technology Corp XA1-3D1024). After each offline update, the encryption key will be regenerated, which means that the boot partition on the original SSD won't work anymore. Your console will turn on and immediately turn off. Therefore, after every offline update, even unsuccessful ones resulting in an error code, you must preserve the boot partition from the currently installed SSD; otherwise, your console can only be fixed by Microsoft. Avoid purchasing any used Xbox Series consoles without SSDs, as they cannot be fixed in the same way as previous Xbox generations. Such consoles are essentially worthless unless you need them for donor parts. P.S. It's not an upgrade to 2TB SSD video. Even though I planned to create one, but I have decided to postpone it for the time being. It was a very expensive experiment, not counting months of time and team effort for tweaking the SSDs. Also the third-party that was working on the SSD doesn't want to share all the required information. I suspect it was just a firmware tweak, even though the SSD had signs of flux around the controller chip. I hope we'll work it out in the future.
can you (raid 1) 2 1TB drives, connect them to the nvme port on the xbox so it writes the same key on both drives, having two working drives that can be swapped without the need to generate new keys or just incase one drive dies ?
Whats the difference between the slim series x and the shoebox looking one Which one is better are they identical besides the case? What one is easiest to take apart bro Thanks in advance
It shouldn't be the exact 2TB or 1GB for a 1TB SSD. I've noticed that after some major updates, the size of certain partitions may increase, so it's advisable to have some unallocated space available for potential partition resizing.
@@ElectronicsComputers Okay, thank you, sir. I would have thought Microsoft was using the same capacity-shrinking garbage drives as before. (908GiB/970GB Seagate 2.5" HDD)
@@ElectronicsComputers From your video, I have observed that the GUID on the partition of XBOX Series X does not require readjustment. Would the console report any errors?
@rzlnie We clone all partitions "as is" and then resize only the User Content partition. That partition contains all your games and other user related content.
Tried this EXACT method and bricked my Series S, it gave a error code during OS install and it was gone. Tried the original 512GB SSD again, still no sign of life. Be REALLY careful with this! It is a big and expensive gamble!
You have to extract the boot partition from the new SSD (even after unsuccessful update) and restore it onto the original one and then perform offline system update.
Still a good video for people who like to tinker. Like he said in comments, cannot use a 2TB due to firmware limitations. Microsoft has announced the 'Xbox Series X - 2TB Galaxy Black' so the limitation will probably be lifted by the time it comes out. Even then, testing will still be needed to find out how to upgrade the older systems to a 2TB. Not to mention see which 2TB SSD's are compatible with the X|S. Hopefully all of them but I doubt it.
Yeah, I wish it was like with the previous Xbox generation when you could put any drive inside, install offline updates from a USB drive, and the job was done. I have about 17 consoles in my repair shop with dead SSDs, and they are not fixable because there’s no way to restore the boot partition, which on previous consoles was on a dedicated boot chip on the motherboard.
That SSD is from the guys who work on SSD data recovery. I was given that drive for testing purposes. I don't know when they will start selling those modified drives on eBay. I have no idea what manipulations were done to the drive. I think they simply modified the firmware; there was flux around the controller chip, though. If I had all the information, I'd definitely share it in the video.
@@LEESTLANE the channel mod deleted my earlier comments soon as i mentioned what ssd it was,so i doubt it. Seems this guy doesn't want people to find out which ssd you can use.
I have tested that WD SN740 2TB cannot be installed. E109 will appear when the installation reaches 77%. I have backup raw. What models of 2TB are available?
That SSD works only after its firmware modification. Second option is to modify M.2 SSD using NAND and the controller chip from the official external 2TB SSD. Both option work flawlessly. There are no 2TB SSDs out of the box that will work without any modification.
@@ElectronicsComputers so maybe U could do some tutorial how to prepare or modify firmware for such a 2TB or even bigger SSD? 'couse this option is more safe for xbox I suppose.
I have the SN770M 1TB and I get the E109 Error ......but previous drive got a e208 error so figured might as well try another harddrive .....The cloning of just that first file didn't work though my xbox series x would turn immediatly off .....I can to clone it all .....just to get the e109 error
You solved my problem. I tried several times to copy only the NAND, but when I tried to do a clean installation with the pendrive, the error message ?(E101) appeared. The solution you gave that worked very well for me was to clone the entire disk and expand the user partition. Thank you very much for this video.
@@ElectronicsComputersthanks is that hacked firmware widely available, of what I have seen only replacement sdds came from aliexpress second hand with little use
@@Viggen66 Unfortunately, I have nothing to do with SSD modification and its custom firmware. If I could do that, I'd definitely share my knowledge on that.
ok i have tried this but now my xbox one turns on with sound then again with sound turns off, i am using corsair mp600 core mini 1tb ssd? I had to put my old SSD back in and its working, Some of my game are not working ike dead space just get a ablack screen hence why i wanted to change the SSD if not then might need to do the cpu and gpu thermal thing.
Can you do this with an M.2 2230 2 TB card (any brand, whether or not it's from Western Digital)? Or is it only capable of accepting a maximum of 1 TB drive?
In fact, it's not just 1TB, but it will be very difficult (and very expensive) if you find a 2TB NVME SSD with a specific CH530 chassis. If you find it, it will be very expensive, but it works.
Is the boot partition what marries the drive to the cpu? I have a dead Xbox and was wondering if I could keep everything from this Xbox and install its ssd into a used console
That's right, that partition contains encrypted data, which allows a specific console to boot its OS from the drive. If you have a used SSD from a Series S or X, you can remove all the partitions from it and, for example, install it into an external extension adapter as shown in the video. Or, for instance, if it was a 1TB SSD from a Series X and now you have a Series S with 500GB, you can easily upgrade your console and use the 500GB SSD as an external drive with an extension adapter that costs about $10 delivered: alii.pub/71d4p0
"For Xbox Series X/S External Host Hard Drive Conversion Box M.2 NVME SSD Expansion Card Box CFexpress To SSD Adapter Original" From aliexpress, does that actually work? Meaning that you could use ssd as external with xbox wtih that adapter, thats the easiest way for sure. Does that one work for over 1tb drives?
@@ElectronicsComputerscan you please share the link for the adaptor and compatible ssd? If possible, please create a video about same showing the work setup as you said.
@@ElectronicsComputersI was looking at an eBay listing that claimed Microsoft had a system update that disabled even using the compatible SSDs with three adapters.. Any truth to that?
@ElectronicsComputers it seems like you didn't mention what 2TB ssd you were using to upgrade the Series X. Do you have a link on where to get this? Right now I'm assuming you just purchased the 2TB expansion ssd drive from seagate or WD and removed it from the enclosure and installed it to the Series X.
You can't use SSDs from Seagate expansion cards because those drives don't have an M.2 connector. The SSD is similar to a regular M.2 2230 SSD, but it has a connector that looks similar to the connector on CFexpress cards. I was using a modified SSD drive, those drives may soon appear on Ebay and Aliexpress. But I hope that Microsoft will whitelist all the M.2 2230 SSDs.
Really wish there was a 4 terabyte version that we could upgrade to easy. I just bought the 2 TB expansion card for the Xbox series X and it cost $250. But I bought a 4tb SSD for my PS5 for $175 on prime day. Really sucks to pay more for less storage space on the Xbox.
This is why most of my frds sold their Xbox and got the ps5. Everything we want to play a game together online, need to wait for fresh to DL the game again. Lost alot of time waiting. Ps5, we all upgrade to 2TB. Much better gaming experience.
@@bathingduck4646I added an external SSD. Old games can be played directly, or I move the game from external to internal, to avoid downloading again. But yeah, just some normal SSD as the PS5 uses would be so great and cheaper.
Currently ONLY SSD with chip model "WD CH SN530" is supported. If you find 2TB with this chip it will work. Attention: do not confuse it with "WD PC", this does not work.
Need help, i still have the extracted boot partition but i cant re install it back into the original ssd due to it saying the sector size is different.
@@ElectronicsComputers i used the same enclosure to make the original copy of the 1024mb partition from the original ssd. That copy was installed into a newer ssd, tried installing the update , update failed an got an e109 error code. tried to install a new copy of the 1024mb partition from the new ssd to the original ssd with macrium , macrium wouldn’t allow me and kept saying the sector size dont match .
@@ElectronicsComputers is it possible to change the sector size of the newer ssd without data loss? Or changing the sector size on the 2nd cloned 1024mb partition so it can be installed into the original ssd?
@@joey0373 I’ve never encountered any sector size issues whether using the same M.2 to USB adapter or a built-in M.2 port on a PC or laptop. There’s no way to change the sector size. Try cloning the SSD with the latest installed offline update, then install the new drive and restore the image. Always keep a backup of the latest installed offline update, as losing it could make the console useless. If that happens, Microsoft is the only one who can fix it (well, they usually provide a refurbished unit instead of repairing yours and charge $300 for that).
@@ElectronicsComputers is there a way for me to send you a copy of that cloned boot partition? So you can try to install it into a original series x ssd?
@ElectronicsComputers So if the very first partition is Temp Content, would that be the one I want to copy over to the new SSD? When I plugged in the SSD from the Xbox, I got 5 partitions, 1- Temp Content. 2 User Content. 3 System Support. 4 System Update, 5 System Update 2
Xbox file system has 6 partitions! The Temp content is the send one. The first partition doesn't have a title, it will be either seen as "None" or RAW.
My SSD is damaged when I connect it to the PC it does not recognize it and I cannot copy the boot partition to the new SSD, so I replaced the damaged SSD with a new one without the boot partition but when I turn on the Xbox series x to get a boot partition to turn on the Xbox series x?
The maximum size for an M.2 2230 SSD as of today is 2TB. Unfortunately, there are currently no SSDs that will work out of the box without any manipulation with its firmware. Therefore, at the moment, it would be easier to just use an external card or USB drive.
Probably gonna have to watch this a bunch of times to really sink in what i need to do and the whole process. I did the one for my Xbox One X without any problem but this one for the Series X seems to be way more complicated and if you really mess something up things can go really bad.
I've demonstrated the process, but I highly advise against attempting it. In previous Xbox generations, there was a chip with a bootloader on the motherboard, and I've repaired dozens of consoles without a single problem. With the Series S|X, it's more like gambling because now the bootloader is on the SSD, and after each update, the encrypted partition changes. So many things can go wrong, leaving you with a console that only Microsoft can fix. I hope that one day they whitelist all the SSD models and provide us with a tool to create a new boot partition on a new drive.
@@ElectronicsComputerswhich there should be on like ever made MB. They do this on PC mbs and ps4-5 mbs so that if the console reaches a unrecoverable state it can be fresh installed and repaired via the user. Just another way Microsoft can try to screw its customer base out of right to repair.
@@jernplays1815 Without all the encryptions I think xbox ones could get hacked , only benefit I like is that way less cheaters.....I guess that's worth the hastle ....although i think it should be easy to change a harddrive etc.... but even apple and samsung do the same thing ....then have there outrageous repair things ......as for me what sucks is i got 2 xbox one x and series x .....seem to work well until a update even was able to download it on the xbox and then e208 error with a series x with only 400 hours and i get sent to a $350 page to repair there crappy update.
So let's be clear .... On my Xbox series X I'm able to replace my internal 1TB stock ssd with any 2TB 2230 ssd just by clone an resize. Then if everything is ok i can use my orginal 1TB sdd with cheap CN enclosune/expansion card and use it as an expansion card ??
It's not that easy. You can easily upgrade the Series S to a 1TB SSD, but to upgrade the Series S|X to a 2TB SSD, you need to edit the SSD's firmware to make it compatible. At the moment, as far as I know, it's possible for one WD model.
I know in the past you had to have the same brand and version SSD for this to work can you use any ssd and I see that you said anything over 1Tb requires SSD firmware modification for series S is this the same thing with a series X console? I would like to add 2Tb of the fastest SSD possible.
Maybe one day, Microsoft will whitelist all SSD models. However, as of today, you can use any compatible 1TB SSD on Series S (the same as used on Series S|X). It's possible to use 2TB SSDs on both S|X after a firmware modification (which works only for WD SSDs). Overall, the process is not as easy as it was on One S|X models. Therefore, I don't recommend this upgrade as it carries too much risk.
The Xbox Series X is a very good console and my go-to choice. If Microsoft hadn't gotten rid of the bootloader onboard chip, then it would be the best console on the market. The previous One X had that chip onboard, and if the HDD/SSD dies, you simply replace it with a new one (any brand you want 500GB-4TB) and install the Xbox OS from a USB drive. With the Series S|X, that bootloader was transferred to the SSD. And if the SSD dies or the bootloader partition gets corrupted, nobody is going to fix it. Even Microsoft simply takes your console and gives you a refurbished console for $300, and who knows how that refurbished one was used before and how long it will last.
I'm meant if it should be in the standing position or on its side so the Thermo Putty stays in position and the thermo paste on the cpu doesn'tstartrunning?
There are no 2230 M.2 NVMe SSDs larger than 2TB on the market as of today. Haven't tested any 2TB on Series S but upgraded plenty to a 1TB SSD. I'll post a video on how to do that in a few days.
@@ElectronicsComputers Great. I have my bell notification on. I will be hoping to see the video. What I did is I bought the WD Black SN850x and I have seen few videos of people building a DIY expansion card using the CFExpress adaptor. I will try to see if the SSD i can't can work with the adapter.
This is a question for the manual store and the clean installation. Do you think that the 200gb is for updates? If the rumors are true. Then, the X Tube is the last Microsoft console. What are you thoughts?
I've noticed that after some major updates the size of some partitions changes, so it's a good idea to have some free unallocated space for that matter.
There isn't any 2TB SSD available on the market that will work out of the box with Series S|X. As far as I know, there's only one model from WD that can work after its firmware modification.
At the moment I think it's not worth it. It's possible but the chance to brick the console is extremely high. It worked for me only from the second try and first Series X was turned into donor parts.
1 yr has passed，we still don't know if it's possible to replace with a 2TB M.2 2230 SSD. Can you tell us now what exactly is the "tweaked" SSD. Please.
I see those modified WD 2TB drives on eBay and AliExpress from time to time. Most likely, there's modified firmware. If I knew exactly how they do it, I would make a video about it.
Hello, thank you for the step by step instructions but the problem i am having is the SSD can not be notice when trying to clone. Is there something that i can do. Thank you
When you put the SSD into the enclosure and connect to a PC it works immediately without any extra work. Can Windows recognize that SSD or it's just the cloning software that can't?
@ElectronicsComputers the ssd is not being found, i bought the same enclosure (sabrent) and nothing, just gives me an error (E:\ is not accessible) once plugged in.
@ElectronicsComputers i do want to thank you for taking your time. I invested a lot of time and money trying to fix the xbox. Trying my best not to send it to xbox to have it repaired (Expensive$$) but at this point to whatbi spent, should of got a new one :(.
I have a big problem, I updated my console with an m.2 sn770m wd black, but now I can't get out of error 109. I did some research and it's because my m.2 drive doesn't match the sectors. What model do you use?
This SSD is not compatible with the console unless you’re able to modify it. From what I know, modification was only possible with the WD740. It's extremely important that you save the bootable partition from the SN770; if you lose it, your console is done for. Just make sure to restore that bootable partition to a new compatible drive, or back to your old one, and install offline updates. I can’t stress this enough: after every attempt to install an offline update on an incompatible drive, the boot partition changes, and you’ll need to make a new backup. If you lose that, your console is essentially useless and only good for donor parts.
@@ElectronicsComputers I have had the problem for over a year now, I have already saved the raw file with the partitions on my personal cloud, I thought it was because the software was not designed for 2TB. H Now that the new 2TB console came out I tried it and found the same error, and I found your video yesterday now I realize that my mistake was always the SSD drive. I will buy the drive you recommend. I will update when I get there and try again, thank you very much
@Jesus-jp1dq The links for compatible SSDs in the description. The 2TB drive that I used in the video was already modified. A regular one will not work.
Do you have to use SN530 m.2 2242 SSD or can you also use the Wd_black SN770M NVMe? I tried it with the black and It got to maybe 20% and then it gave an error code.
So if you can’t clone because your Ssd failed you pretty much stuck with a £450 paper weight. Microsoft really need to address this to make it easier for replacement Ssd
If the SSD fails in Series S|X, the whole console becomes a useless piece of equipment, which you can sell for donor parts for about $50-70. We have a huge pile of consoles like that. This wasn't the case with the previous generation of Xbox consoles, where you could easily replace a dead drive because the bootloader for the recovery operations is on a chip soldered to the motherboard. However, on Series S|X, that operation is placed on the SSD.
I have an Xbox Series S that turns off after 3 seconds without displaying any video output, I have checked the entire motherboard and the power supply but there are no signs of a short or something so I think that the problem might be the SSD, my PC recognizes it so I don't think the SSD is damaged so I think it might be a problem of the system. If I format the other partitions and only keep the primary, should I be able to reinstall the system? or I must buy a new SSD to only put the primary partition on it?
Mine did that also until i did a full clone of the drive .....it didn't work the clone like in this video i had to clone the whole thing.....but it then booted started the osu1 update and then error e109 so I don't know maybe things don't work the same with there new updates.
If you're performing an offline system update, you have to back up the boot partition after every single update or even after unsuccessful update attempt.
I wouldn't expect high performance from M.2 2230 SSDs. They have a tiny controller chip that generates a lot of heat, which is hard to cool down with that passive cooling system. These SSDs start to experience thermal throttling within 10-20 seconds under load. Check out my latest video. And unfortunately, these SSDs don't last long. We have a pile of Series S|X in my repair shop with dead SSDs, and of course, they are not fixable and will go to donor parts. So, the performance remains the same, but you get more space with that upgrade.
I see that you put the original drive into the expansion slot with an adapter and it reads it fine. Does this mean you can clone an internal drive and instead of putting it in the internal , you put it in the expansion slot to get 2 TB?
First of all, I didn't use any 'original' drives. Second, if you're referring to the original external drive, you can't use it internally because if you disassemble it, you'll see that the SSD is not an M.2 drive.
Hello brother, thank you for the video, I had a question that I couldn't find anywhere. Is it possible to use internal hard drives instead of disk drives? Exactly instead of a disc, with the same cables embedded in the console?
Ive watched quite a few of these style videos and i keep noticing a reoccuring flaw in testing methodology. The usage of Sabrent Nvme enclosures. I suspect that the original ssd in the xbox is not 4k aligned and likely doesnt support it. The Sabrent NVMe enclosures (and likely many others) automatically will try to use 4k sector alignment. So if youre trying to use lets say for instance a Sabrent branded NVMe which may support 4k sector alignment, using an adapter that will default to that alignment could be causing an issue when cloning the drives where if the original drive is 512 bit aligned sectors, it could become 4k aligned in the cloning process causing the Xbox to not accept the new SSD. To validate my theory you would need to plug an xbox NVMe into a computer and check what sector alignment it is using. If its not 4k aligned, the sabrent cloning devices and nvme enclosures being used by all of these TH-camrs may be the flaw in testing alternative SSDs in the Xbox Series S and X consoles. 🤷
I have heard from several people that the issue is firmware related. Xbox just runs windows 11, so i'm pretty sure it wouldn't have any issues with 4k aligned drives. I think that Microsoft went out of their way to block different ssds
Well, yeah, but at the same time, I've seen dozens of console drives, and they all had different free and allocated space, especially when the console downloads and installs major system updates.
It actually worked out cheaper to just buy a 1tb xbox expansion drive than to buy everything needed to replace the internal, which here in the UK was coming in at £198, whereas a WD 1tb expansion card is now £129......plus, no chance of bricking your £450 console. ;)
@@ElectronicsComputersOh and i forget to say that it was a very good video for those looking to see how to do it, in case anyone thought i was critising the video itself, which i was not, i was only pointing out that here in the Uk it is cheaper to just buy the 1tb card now for those who are too lazy, like me. ;)
Im wondering if the drive we can buy for the external ssd slot are 2 tb and they are already working in the console so if we clone the hd to the new 2 tb from western digital black disk or the one in the plastic holder then install this after cloning on the inside slot so we can finally have 2 tb internal drive that work since this video he is using a special drive
If the original SSD fails beyond repair or recovery, the console becomes a useless piece of equipment, only suitable for selling as donor parts. We buy them for about $50. Microsoft has made them unrepairable. In the previous generation of consoles, there was a bootloader chip on the motherboard, allowing users to easily upgrade the drive by swapping it and installing offline updates via USB-no need to mess with partitions. However, with the Series S and X, that bootloader chip is gone. Now, it's stored on the SSD with unique encryption that changes with every update. Microsoft charges $350 to fix these consoles, and in most cases, they simply send a refurbished unit instead of repairing your original one. It’s definitely not worth the cost; it’s better to just buy a new console.
Does anyone know if this will fix the E200 error? I've troubleshooted every other option and Microsoft is telling me I have to send it in for repairs and charging me $300 😩.
Connect the SSD to a PC and check the SMART status of the drive. If the drive is about to fail, replace it with a new compatible one and restore the backup of the bootable partition from the original drive onto the new one. Additionally, ensure that your console is not enrolled in the Xbox Insider program. If the original drive is dead, only Microsoft can repair the console. Typically, they provide a refurbished console rather than repairing your console. I would prefer to purchase a new console rather than paying $300 for repairs.
M.2 port in Xbox Series S|X has about 2.4gbps raw transfer rate using to lanes, so whatever gen4 NVMe you put inside you ll never notice any difference in performance, because that speed is way below what any gen4 PCIe can offer.
Would I be able to put a 2tb in a series s? As upgrading to 1tb I think is a waste of money, because you buy the WD-c50 for the same price as a 2tb m.2 drive 🤔 need help here.
While it's technically possible to upgrade to a 2TB SSD, the process is not that easy. There are several compatible 1TB SSD models on the market, and the upgrade process for them is super easy. However, if you want to use a 2TB drive, you have to modify the SSD's firmware, and as far as I know, it only works for one Western Digital model. The process is not that easy, and the chances of bricking the console are extremely high.
hey thanks for the information but i want to ask you about ''After each offline update, the encryption key will be regenerated, which means that the boot partition on the original SSD won't work anymore'' is that mean in normal updates i don't need to backup that partition again if i already backup it from last offline update ? Asking bcs want to have one backup in case something happen on SSD
Any major online system update will do the same thing as an offline one. So, the only way to keep that backup up to date, once created, is to keep the console constantly offline, which is also just a temporary solution. Microsoft has created a big problem for end users and repair shops by getting rid of the bootloader chip on the motherboard and moving it to the SSD partition. On the Xbox One X|S, you can simply replace the drive and install offline updates without worrying about encryption or a bricked console once your drive dies.
Hello. After cloning the raw partition and installing the new nvme into my series x, the system boots to the troubleshooter with the error E109. Attempting the OSU from usb, the system finishes step 2 (verifying) but reboots immediately afterwards, before it applies the update. I’m now stuck in an update loop that never completes. All other options in the troubleshooter lead to rebooting to the troubleshooter system error E109. Any ideas as to why the OSU isn’t completing like it does in this video? Could copying the content partitions from the original ssd potentially get me past this troubleshooter? Thanks.
@@ElectronicsComputers thanks for the reply. I used an m.2 nvme 2230 ssd harvested from a steamdeck. After checking in windows i realized this ssd reports 512 bytes per sector, while the original reports 4096 bytes per sector. Now I’m having issues restoring the new boot partition to original ssd because macrium does not support 512 to 4096 compatibility. Any ideas to getting the boot partition back onto to original ssd? I’m afraid I may have bricked myself. No luck so far with clonezilla either.
@@anon668 There's a list of compatible SSDs that work with Series S|X consoles, or you may need to use modified ones. At this point, you must preserve the boot partition on the new SSD by any means necessary because the one on the original SSD won't work anymore. I've never encountered any cluster size issues when cloning and restoring partitions. The original SSD will be reformatted with the default settings during offline system update, all you need to do is copy the boot partition from the incompatible SSD onto the original one. All SSDs, by default, have a cluster size of 4096 bytes. I'm not sure how you ended up with 512 bytes which is very bad for SSDs and will affect its longevity. Try formatting the original one to the same cluster size and then restore the partition.
@@ElectronicsComputers thanks for the advise. I’ve tried copying the boot partition back to the original ssd multiple different ways at this point. No program at this point has been able to because of the incompatible sector sizes. I had a bit of luck using Linux. Gparted copies the partition, but the console doesn’t boot. Using dd I was able to do a full disk clone, and the console stayed on for almost 15 seconds before it turned off which felt like progress. No image to the tv though. The series x original ssd seems to be 4096b while the donor Samsung ssd is 512b. For some reason I had no issues making the new ssd bootable, but the 4096 to 512 sector size incompatibility makes this feel impossible to do the other way around. Any suggestions for a method to format the 4096b ssd to 512b so that I can hopefully use macrium or another program for the clone?
Is it the WD BLACK SN770M 2TB that would work after software or firmware modifications? I seen yours say 1.8TB so you must know how to do this. I would love to learn the process and upgrade mine from a 1TB to a 2TB
On One X you can easily install 4TB HDD/SSD. Xbox officially supports 500GB, 1TB and 2TB drives. If you put a higher capacity drive it will be recognized as a 2TB one. So after the offline update you'll need to connect it to a computer and using some software expand the User Content partition to maximum available space in order to use the whole drive capacity. There's no M.2 2230 SSDs larger than 2TB at the moment and not all SSDs are compatible with S|X consoles.
Replacing an SSD is not a problem nowadays. The problem is to make any SSD compatible with the console. I hope soon there will be a universal solution for most popular SSDs soon. We're working on it too.
My original ssd is showing up and is navigatable from my windows file explorer but the properties show it only has a capacity of 28gb. Also macrium can't even detect that it is connected. have you run into this issue before? would that indicate that the ssd is damaged?
Right-click on the Start button and select Disk Management. In the appeared window, check if you see your Xbox SSD in the list with all its six partitions. I think 28gigs is the size of one of the drive's partitions.
I tired doing a 2TB on A Series S about 3 months ago and it would not work. It would throw an error code... So did they white list 2tb's to work now on bot models or only the Series X?
@@ElectronicsComputers So where do you get this tweaked firmware from? also do you need to flash this firmware to the SSD yourself? also does it matter what brand SSD you use?
Serious question, do you yourself offer this service? And if so, how much do you charge? I’m here in the states and was wanting to upgrade my internal HDD, thanks
If I were able to perform that SSD modification myself, I would probably offer such services. Sometimes, I come across of those modified SSDs on eBay. I've made a detailed video tutorial so that anyone could repeat the upgrade themselves. However, to be honest, I wouldn't recommend pursuing such an upgrade due to the high risk of bricking the console, unless you're dealing with a failing SSD and need to replace it.
@@ElectronicsComputerscan you please give me this custom firmware?? I wanna try to create a 2tb and 4tb expansion card by using this same custom firmware you used in your SN740 2230, in a regular SSD. I have a 2280 expansion card adapter but the SSDs don't work because they don't have this custom firmware you are using in your SN740 2TB
It can handle even 4TB with manual partition resizing, the problem is to make it compatible with the console. All drives over 1TB have to be tweaked first or we have to wait and maybe one day Microsoft will whitelist all the available SSDs.
if your wanting to upgrade the ssd it would be the same process because the only difference with the halo console is the limited edition color on the outside
Dose the drive matter like I can get just any 2230 m.2 pie 4.0 nmve drive or dose it matter I would like to not now but one day upgrade my series x to 2 terabytes
There are no brand-new compatible SSDs for sale for those consoles. We can only buy used ones that were salvaged from other consoles. 2TB drives without firmware modification won't work. You can find those drives on sale from time to time on eBay or AliExpress. The safest and easiest way is to buy an extension 2TB card. I hope one day Microsoft will remove those limitations, and we will be able to use any SSDs like on the One X|S.
I am having my sn530 chip replaced in my xbox series x. The tech is having a hard tike finding the right software to make the replacement chip work in my series x. Will this method solve the problem???
If you can make a copy of the boot partition from the original SSD, then it's not a problem to replace the drive. If the original SSD died, then that console is worthless and the best thing you can do is sell it for donor parts and then buy a new one.
Here's my video for Xbox One X: th-cam.com/video/PtdDjiU_mCU/w-d-xo.html All you need to do is install a new SSD or HDD inside (500GB, 1TB or 2TB) and then install offline updates from a USB drive and that's it.
I dont understand why they made storage upgrade so hard, like the expansion card is only 2tb max right now, and if they did this so we have to buy that, then its a shitty job because 3tb for modern games is okay for people who play their favorite couple games but me who wants to play random games and their series it fills up pretty quick.
They made that upgrade near impossible so people would invest in an external extension cards. Also, they made impossible to replace an SSD after it failed like it wan on the previous consoles, where you could just put any HDD or SSD and install offline updates from a USB drive. With Series S|X if the SSD is dead the console is useless and worthless.
You have two options: send it to Microsoft for repair, which will cost about $350, or sell it for donor parts for about $50-$80. The console is essentially worthless without the original drive.
It was a modified drive based on the WD740. But when I connected it to a PC, it was recognized as a different model. Those drives appear from time to time on eBay and AliExpress.
Safely and without and significant risk to brick your console, you can only upgrade it to 1TB SSD. 2TB is also possible but requires SSD firmware modification.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!
Both the clean install and cloning methods work perfectly for replacing SSDs in Xbox Series S and X, but you still need the first RAW partition from the original SSD. These methods also work perfectly for upgrading the Xbox Series S from a 512GB to a 1TB SSD. Simply purchase a compatible SSD (WD CH SN530 500GB and 1TB, Solid State Storage Technology Corp XA1-3D1024). After each offline update, the encryption key will be regenerated, which means that the boot partition on the original SSD won't work anymore. Your console will turn on and immediately turn off. Therefore, after every offline update, even unsuccessful ones resulting in an error code, you must preserve the boot partition from the currently installed SSD; otherwise, your console can only be fixed by Microsoft.
Avoid purchasing any used Xbox Series consoles without SSDs, as they cannot be fixed in the same way as previous Xbox generations. Such consoles are essentially worthless unless you need them for donor parts.
P.S. It's not an upgrade to 2TB SSD video. Even though I planned to create one, but I have decided to postpone it for the time being. It was a very expensive experiment, not counting months of time and team effort for tweaking the SSDs. Also the third-party that was working on the SSD doesn't want to share all the required information. I suspect it was just a firmware tweak, even though the SSD had signs of flux around the controller chip. I hope we'll work it out in the future.
Man take your time 🙂 you are really really good and determined.
@@manuelfabris7541 Thank you for the comment!
can you (raid 1) 2 1TB drives, connect them to the nvme port on the xbox so it writes the same key on both drives, having two working drives that can be swapped without the need to generate new keys or just incase one drive dies ?
@@garkoi5907 It's not gonna work. Simply clone it.
Whats the difference between the slim series x and the shoebox looking one
Which one is better are they identical besides the case?
What one is easiest to take apart bro
Thanks in advance
Tanks, You helped me and deserve recognition.
I'm happy to help and thank you for your support!
In my opinion, it may not be required to leave 2GiB at the end. Rather, it is essential to ensure that the GUID of each partition is accurate.
It shouldn't be the exact 2TB or 1GB for a 1TB SSD. I've noticed that after some major updates, the size of certain partitions may increase, so it's advisable to have some unallocated space available for potential partition resizing.
@@ElectronicsComputers Okay, thank you, sir. I would have thought Microsoft was using the same capacity-shrinking garbage drives as before. (908GiB/970GB Seagate 2.5" HDD)
@@ElectronicsComputers From your video, I have observed that the GUID on the partition of XBOX Series X does not require readjustment. Would the console report any errors?
@rzlnie We clone all partitions "as is" and then resize only the User Content partition. That partition contains all your games and other user related content.
@@ElectronicsComputers Alright, thank you. 🧐
Tried this EXACT method and bricked my Series S, it gave a error code during OS install and it was gone. Tried the original 512GB SSD again, still no sign of life. Be REALLY careful with this! It is a big and expensive gamble!
You have to extract the boot partition from the new SSD (even after unsuccessful update) and restore it onto the original one and then perform offline system update.
@@ElectronicsComputers I am
willing to send you the XBOX so you can diagnose it. It is a paperweight for me anyway.
Because of the keys
Does it turn on? Did you not ground yourself and do this over carpet?
@@roshuneppNo. Use the right SSD and know what you're doing.
Still a good video for people who like to tinker. Like he said in comments, cannot use a 2TB due to firmware limitations. Microsoft has announced the 'Xbox Series X - 2TB Galaxy Black' so the limitation will probably be lifted by the time it comes out. Even then, testing will still be needed to find out how to upgrade the older systems to a 2TB. Not to mention see which 2TB SSD's are compatible with the X|S. Hopefully all of them but I doubt it.
Yeah, I wish it was like with the previous Xbox generation when you could put any drive inside, install offline updates from a USB drive, and the job was done. I have about 17 consoles in my repair shop with dead SSDs, and they are not fixable because there’s no way to restore the boot partition, which on previous consoles was on a dedicated boot chip on the motherboard.
What the maximum amount of storage
Why don't you tell us what the 2tb ssd model # is and where you got the "tweaked" firmware for it??
That SSD is from the guys who work on SSD data recovery. I was given that drive for testing purposes. I don't know when they will start selling those modified drives on eBay. I have no idea what manipulations were done to the drive. I think they simply modified the firmware; there was flux around the controller chip, though. If I had all the information, I'd definitely share it in the video.
@@ElectronicsComputers who are they??
Maybe they flashed the SSD with a software to "change" the controller chip name and information.
@@LEESTLANE the channel mod deleted my earlier comments soon as i mentioned what ssd it was,so i doubt it. Seems this guy doesn't want people to find out which ssd you can use.
@@solidsnake6405I think he was using SN770m right?
I have tested that WD SN740 2TB cannot be installed. E109 will appear when the installation reaches 77%. I have backup raw. What models of 2TB are available?
That SSD works only after its firmware modification. Second option is to modify M.2 SSD using NAND and the controller chip from the official external 2TB SSD. Both option work flawlessly. There are no 2TB SSDs out of the box that will work without any modification.
@@ElectronicsComputers so maybe U could do some tutorial how to prepare or modify firmware for such a 2TB or even bigger SSD? 'couse this option is more safe for xbox I suppose.
I have the SN770M 1TB and I get the E109 Error ......but previous drive got a e208 error so figured might as well try another harddrive .....The cloning of just that first file didn't work though my xbox series x would turn immediatly off .....I can to clone it all .....just to get the e109 error
what brand is the 2tb ssd?
Sabrent
SN740 2Tb from western digital.
You solved my problem. I tried several times to copy only the NAND, but when I tried to do a clean installation with the pendrive, the error message ?(E101) appeared. The solution you gave that worked very well for me was to clone the entire disk and expand the user partition. Thank you very much for this video.
And please explain where you got the 2TB version from? Is it SN530 or SN740?
@@ElectronicsComputersthanks is that hacked firmware widely available, of what I have seen only replacement sdds came from aliexpress second hand with little use
@@Viggen66 Unfortunately, I have nothing to do with SSD modification and its custom firmware. If I could do that, I'd definitely share my knowledge on that.
ok i have tried this but now my xbox one turns on with sound then again with sound turns off, i am using corsair mp600 core mini 1tb ssd?
I had to put my old SSD back in and its working, Some of my game are not working ike dead space just get a ablack screen hence why i wanted to change the SSD if not then might need to do the cpu and gpu thermal thing.
Where can we get the 2TB not on aliexpress
Can you do this with an M.2 2230 2 TB card (any brand, whether or not it's from Western Digital)? Or is it only capable of accepting a maximum of 1 TB drive?
In fact, it's not just 1TB, but it will be very difficult (and very expensive) if you find a 2TB NVME SSD with a specific CH530 chassis. If you find it, it will be very expensive, but it works.
What makes these SSD's compatible, firmware, architecture? So bizarre that we can only use certain SSD'S
Is the boot partition what marries the drive to the cpu? I have a dead Xbox and was wondering if I could keep everything from this Xbox and install its ssd into a used console
That's right, that partition contains encrypted data, which allows a specific console to boot its OS from the drive. If you have a used SSD from a Series S or X, you can remove all the partitions from it and, for example, install it into an external extension adapter as shown in the video. Or, for instance, if it was a 1TB SSD from a Series X and now you have a Series S with 500GB, you can easily upgrade your console and use the 500GB SSD as an external drive with an extension adapter that costs about $10 delivered: alii.pub/71d4p0
"For Xbox Series X/S External Host Hard Drive Conversion Box M.2 NVME SSD Expansion Card Box CFexpress To SSD Adapter Original"
From aliexpress, does that actually work? Meaning that you could use ssd as external with xbox wtih that adapter, thats the easiest way for sure. Does that one work for over 1tb drives?
It works perfectly with compatible SSDs. I use that adapter with 1TB SSD that was in the console before I upgraded it to 2TB drive.
@@ElectronicsComputerscan you please share the link for the adaptor and compatible ssd? If possible, please create a video about same showing the work setup as you said.
@@ElectronicsComputersI was looking at an eBay listing that claimed Microsoft had a system update that disabled even using the compatible SSDs with three adapters..
Any truth to that?
Can you please tell the where I can get this secret firmware?
TheCoder should try this with his 4tb build that he wanted to do!!
Unfortunately internal will only ever support 2tb
For your hardworking .. it’s an easy like for me❤
in the video you are using a 2tb drive but the link is only for the 512 and 1tb, where can we find that 2tb from
@ElectronicsComputers it seems like you didn't mention what 2TB ssd you were using to upgrade the Series X. Do you have a link on where to get this? Right now I'm assuming you just purchased the 2TB expansion ssd drive from seagate or WD and removed it from the enclosure and installed it to the Series X.
You can't use SSDs from Seagate expansion cards because those drives don't have an M.2 connector. The SSD is similar to a regular M.2 2230 SSD, but it has a connector that looks similar to the connector on CFexpress cards. I was using a modified SSD drive, those drives may soon appear on Ebay and Aliexpress. But I hope that Microsoft will whitelist all the M.2 2230 SSDs.
Really wish there was a 4 terabyte version that we could upgrade to easy. I just bought the 2 TB expansion card for the Xbox series X and it cost $250. But I bought a 4tb SSD for my PS5 for $175 on prime day. Really sucks to pay more for less storage space on the Xbox.
I really can't believe they went with 2230 m.2 that is crazy wtf were they thinking
@@hotdogmanfulwhy is that crazy?
This is why most of my frds sold their Xbox and got the ps5.
Everything we want to play a game together online, need to wait for fresh to DL the game again.
Lost alot of time waiting.
Ps5, we all upgrade to 2TB. Much better gaming experience.
@@bathingduck4646I added an external SSD. Old games can be played directly, or I move the game from external to internal, to avoid downloading again. But yeah, just some normal SSD as the PS5 uses would be so great and cheaper.
Hi, what‘s the exact 2TB model please?
Currently ONLY SSD with chip model "WD CH SN530" is supported. If you find 2TB with this chip it will work. Attention: do not confuse it with "WD PC", this does not work.
Need help, i still have the extracted boot partition but i cant re install it back into the original ssd due to it saying the sector size is different.
Did you use different enclosures to clone the partition?
@@ElectronicsComputers i used the same enclosure to make the original copy of the 1024mb partition from the original ssd. That copy was installed into a newer ssd, tried installing the update , update failed an got an e109 error code. tried to install a new copy of the 1024mb partition from the new ssd to the original ssd with macrium , macrium wouldn’t allow me and kept saying the sector size dont match .
@@ElectronicsComputers is it possible to change the sector size of the newer ssd without data loss? Or changing the sector size on the 2nd cloned 1024mb partition so it can be installed into the original ssd?
@@joey0373 I’ve never encountered any sector size issues whether using the same M.2 to USB adapter or a built-in M.2 port on a PC or laptop. There’s no way to change the sector size. Try cloning the SSD with the latest installed offline update, then install the new drive and restore the image. Always keep a backup of the latest installed offline update, as losing it could make the console useless. If that happens, Microsoft is the only one who can fix it (well, they usually provide a refurbished unit instead of repairing yours and charge $300 for that).
@@ElectronicsComputers is there a way for me to send you a copy of that cloned boot partition? So you can try to install it into a original series x ssd?
What name have 2TB ssd ? Spec
Read somewhere, it won't have the boot animation, but as Microsoft updates its dashboard is restored automatically on next update
That's right. You can add those animation files manually or simply wait for the next update.
@@ElectronicsComputers can you add a custom one temporarily?
I bought enclosure Sabrent and placed SSD from my Xbox but Macrium Reflect don't see my SSD?
@@MyEmarketing What about Windows Explorer?
use "disk manager" and initialize it first as gpu
@ElectronicsComputers So if the very first partition is Temp Content, would that be the one I want to copy over to the new SSD? When I plugged in the SSD from the Xbox, I got 5 partitions, 1- Temp Content. 2 User Content. 3 System Support. 4 System Update, 5 System Update 2
Xbox file system has 6 partitions! The Temp content is the send one. The first partition doesn't have a title, it will be either seen as "None" or RAW.
plugging mine in, it has 5, which are in order that i listed... so idk@@ElectronicsComputers
My SSD is damaged when I connect it to the PC it does not recognize it and I cannot copy the boot partition to the new SSD, so I replaced the damaged SSD with a new one without the boot partition but when I turn on the Xbox series x to get a boot partition to turn on the Xbox series x?
Great tutorial. What's the maximum size you can upgrade to and what drives are compatible?
The maximum size for an M.2 2230 SSD as of today is 2TB. Unfortunately, there are currently no SSDs that will work out of the box without any manipulation with its firmware. Therefore, at the moment, it would be easier to just use an external card or USB drive.
Probably gonna have to watch this a bunch of times to really sink in what i need to do and the whole process. I did the one for my Xbox One X without any problem but this one for the Series X seems to be way more complicated and if you really mess something up things can go really bad.
I've demonstrated the process, but I highly advise against attempting it. In previous Xbox generations, there was a chip with a bootloader on the motherboard, and I've repaired dozens of consoles without a single problem. With the Series S|X, it's more like gambling because now the bootloader is on the SSD, and after each update, the encrypted partition changes. So many things can go wrong, leaving you with a console that only Microsoft can fix. I hope that one day they whitelist all the SSD models and provide us with a tool to create a new boot partition on a new drive.
@@ElectronicsComputerswhich there should be on like ever made MB. They do this on PC mbs and ps4-5 mbs so that if the console reaches a unrecoverable state it can be fresh installed and repaired via the user. Just another way Microsoft can try to screw its customer base out of right to repair.
@@jernplays1815 Without all the encryptions I think xbox ones could get hacked , only benefit I like is that way less cheaters.....I guess that's worth the hastle ....although i think it should be easy to change a harddrive etc.... but even apple and samsung do the same thing ....then have there outrageous repair things ......as for me what sucks is i got 2 xbox one x and series x .....seem to work well until a update even was able to download it on the xbox and then e208 error with a series x with only 400 hours and i get sent to a $350 page to repair there crappy update.
So let's be clear .... On my Xbox series X I'm able to replace my internal 1TB stock ssd with any 2TB 2230 ssd just by clone an resize. Then if everything is ok i can use my orginal 1TB sdd with cheap CN enclosune/expansion card and use it as an expansion card ??
It's not that easy. You can easily upgrade the Series S to a 1TB SSD, but to upgrade the Series S|X to a 2TB SSD, you need to edit the SSD's firmware to make it compatible. At the moment, as far as I know, it's possible for one WD model.
@@ElectronicsComputers you mean sn530 or sn740 ?
Is there a video to do this with an external hard drive?
la clave esta en el controlador del chip del ssd, debe ser phision e19
I know in the past you had to have the same brand and version SSD for this to work can you use any ssd and I see that you said anything over 1Tb requires SSD firmware modification for series S is this the same thing with a series X console? I would like to add 2Tb of the fastest SSD possible.
Maybe one day, Microsoft will whitelist all SSD models. However, as of today, you can use any compatible 1TB SSD on Series S (the same as used on Series S|X). It's possible to use 2TB SSDs on both S|X after a firmware modification (which works only for WD SSDs). Overall, the process is not as easy as it was on One S|X models. Therefore, I don't recommend this upgrade as it carries too much risk.
Last question. Should I stand the X Box SX up or flat???
The Xbox Series X is a very good console and my go-to choice. If Microsoft hadn't gotten rid of the bootloader onboard chip, then it would be the best console on the market. The previous One X had that chip onboard, and if the HDD/SSD dies, you simply replace it with a new one (any brand you want 500GB-4TB) and install the Xbox OS from a USB drive. With the Series S|X, that bootloader was transferred to the SSD. And if the SSD dies or the bootloader partition gets corrupted, nobody is going to fix it. Even Microsoft simply takes your console and gives you a refurbished console for $300, and who knows how that refurbished one was used before and how long it will last.
I'm meant if it should be in the standing position or on its side so the Thermo Putty stays in position and the thermo paste on the cpu doesn'tstartrunning?
Where can I just buy a 2TB NVME that is already ready to be put on my series X? I need to upgrade to 2TB
Check eBay and Aliexpress. From time to time you can see them in stock.
Please tell me, is 2TB the max storage that can be stored in the Series S??
There are no 2230 M.2 NVMe SSDs larger than 2TB on the market as of today. Haven't tested any 2TB on Series S but upgraded plenty to a 1TB SSD. I'll post a video on how to do that in a few days.
@@ElectronicsComputers Great. I have my bell notification on. I will be hoping to see the video. What I did is I bought the WD Black SN850x and I have seen few videos of people building a DIY expansion card using the CFExpress adaptor. I will try to see if the SSD i can't can work with the adapter.
@@nanaarhin5567please, let me know if works. I have this CFexpress to M.2 adapter that supports the size of 2280 SSDS
This is a question for the manual store and the clean installation. Do you think that the 200gb is for updates? If the rumors are true. Then, the X Tube is the last Microsoft console. What are you thoughts?
I've noticed that after some major updates the size of some partitions changes, so it's a good idea to have some free unallocated space for that matter.
what do i do if neither SSD's are showing in my device manager so i cant clone them
Can you see them in the BIOS of your computer?
@ not sure how to check in on a dell latitude E6540
Can you do an External SSD review on the X BOX SX? Until we can get a 4T SSD.
Hello, can you tell me what company/model and specifications of this 2TB SSD drive?
There isn't any 2TB SSD available on the market that will work out of the box with Series S|X. As far as I know, there's only one model from WD that can work after its firmware modification.
really want to upgrade to 2tb and use the 1tb as an expansion
At the moment I think it's not worth it. It's possible but the chance to brick the console is extremely high. It worked for me only from the second try and first Series X was turned into donor parts.
@@ElectronicsComputersDo you know exactly what went wrong?
What 2 tb ssds work I tried setting up exactly like u did and my x box rejected the new drive?
I was using a modified SSD. There are no SSDs that will work out of the box unless they are compatible in the first place.
1 yr has passed，we still don't know if it's possible to replace with a 2TB M.2 2230 SSD. Can you tell us now what exactly is the "tweaked" SSD. Please.
I see those modified WD 2TB drives on eBay and AliExpress from time to time. Most likely, there's modified firmware. If I knew exactly how they do it, I would make a video about it.
My xbox series x turns on with a black screen and i cant turn it off. Is this an faulty ssd issue?
Are there any other supported ssd's? These are expensive for their storage size.
Unfortunately the rest won't work unless you can modify its firmware.
Hello, thank you for the step by step instructions but the problem i am having is the SSD can not be notice when trying to clone. Is there something that i can do. Thank you
When you put the SSD into the enclosure and connect to a PC it works immediately without any extra work. Can Windows recognize that SSD or it's just the cloning software that can't?
@ElectronicsComputers the ssd is not being found, i bought the same enclosure (sabrent) and nothing, just gives me an error (E:\ is not accessible) once plugged in.
@V1nny_127 Does the SSD get hot in that enclosure or remain cold?
@ElectronicsComputers feels cold still when connected. I'm not sure how hot it has to be
@ElectronicsComputers i do want to thank you for taking your time. I invested a lot of time and money trying to fix the xbox. Trying my best not to send it to xbox to have it repaired (Expensive$$) but at this point to whatbi spent, should of got a new one :(.
I have a big problem, I updated my console with an m.2 sn770m wd black, but now I can't get out of error 109. I did some research and it's because my m.2 drive doesn't match the sectors. What model do you use?
Previously I upgraded a series s from 512 to 1tb and it was a great success but now on a series x from 1tb to 2tb I have the aforementioned error
This SSD is not compatible with the console unless you’re able to modify it. From what I know, modification was only possible with the WD740. It's extremely important that you save the bootable partition from the SN770; if you lose it, your console is done for. Just make sure to restore that bootable partition to a new compatible drive, or back to your old one, and install offline updates. I can’t stress this enough: after every attempt to install an offline update on an incompatible drive, the boot partition changes, and you’ll need to make a new backup. If you lose that, your console is essentially useless and only good for donor parts.
@@ElectronicsComputers I have had the problem for over a year now, I have already saved the raw file with the partitions on my personal cloud, I thought it was because the software was not designed for 2TB. H Now that the new 2TB console came out I tried it and found the same error, and I found your video yesterday now I realize that my mistake was always the SSD drive. I will buy the drive you recommend. I will update when I get there and try again, thank you very much
@Jesus-jp1dq The links for compatible SSDs in the description. The 2TB drive that I used in the video was already modified. A regular one will not work.
Do you have to use SN530 m.2 2242 SSD or can you also use the Wd_black SN770M NVMe? I tried it with the black and It got to maybe 20% and then it gave an error code.
Would be keen to learn if the Wd_black SN770M 1TB would work. Price point is reasonable.
So if you can’t clone because your Ssd failed you pretty much stuck with a £450 paper weight. Microsoft really need to address this to make it easier for replacement Ssd
If the SSD fails in Series S|X, the whole console becomes a useless piece of equipment, which you can sell for donor parts for about $50-70. We have a huge pile of consoles like that. This wasn't the case with the previous generation of Xbox consoles, where you could easily replace a dead drive because the bootloader for the recovery operations is on a chip soldered to the motherboard. However, on Series S|X, that operation is placed on the SSD.
I have an Xbox Series S that turns off after 3 seconds without displaying any video output, I have checked the entire motherboard and the power supply but there are no signs of a short or something so I think that the problem might be the SSD, my PC recognizes it so I don't think the SSD is damaged so I think it might be a problem of the system. If I format the other partitions and only keep the primary, should I be able to reinstall the system? or I must buy a new SSD to only put the primary partition on it?
Mine did that also until i did a full clone of the drive .....it didn't work the clone like in this video i had to clone the whole thing.....but it then booted started the osu1 update and then error e109 so I don't know maybe things don't work the same with there new updates.
Is this process should be repeated with each new update ? Or it's one time procedure with every new SSD meant to be used on xbox ?
If you're performing an offline system update, you have to back up the boot partition after every single update or even after unsuccessful update attempt.
Are there any noticeable improvements between the original and new SSD performance-wise?
I wouldn't expect high performance from M.2 2230 SSDs. They have a tiny controller chip that generates a lot of heat, which is hard to cool down with that passive cooling system. These SSDs start to experience thermal throttling within 10-20 seconds under load. Check out my latest video. And unfortunately, these SSDs don't last long. We have a pile of Series S|X in my repair shop with dead SSDs, and of course, they are not fixable and will go to donor parts. So, the performance remains the same, but you get more space with that upgrade.
I see that you put the original drive into the expansion slot with an adapter and it reads it fine. Does this mean you can clone an internal drive and instead of putting it in the internal , you put it in the expansion slot to get 2 TB?
First of all, I didn't use any 'original' drives. Second, if you're referring to the original external drive, you can't use it internally because if you disassemble it, you'll see that the SSD is not an M.2 drive.
I wonder what’s the max size that can be installed
The largest M.2230 SSD on the market, as of today has a capacity of 2TB.
Hello brother, thank you for the video, I had a question that I couldn't find anywhere. Is it possible to use internal hard drives instead of disk drives? Exactly instead of a disc, with the same cables embedded in the console?
Not sure about Series S|X but on previous generation it didn't work.
Ive watched quite a few of these style videos and i keep noticing a reoccuring flaw in testing methodology. The usage of Sabrent Nvme enclosures. I suspect that the original ssd in the xbox is not 4k aligned and likely doesnt support it.
The Sabrent NVMe enclosures (and likely many others) automatically will try to use 4k sector alignment. So if youre trying to use lets say for instance a Sabrent branded NVMe which may support 4k sector alignment, using an adapter that will default to that alignment could be causing an issue when cloning the drives where if the original drive is 512 bit aligned sectors, it could become 4k aligned in the cloning process causing the Xbox to not accept the new SSD.
To validate my theory you would need to plug an xbox NVMe into a computer and check what sector alignment it is using. If its not 4k aligned, the sabrent cloning devices and nvme enclosures being used by all of these TH-camrs may be the flaw in testing alternative SSDs in the Xbox Series S and X consoles. 🤷
I have heard from several people that the issue is firmware related. Xbox just runs windows 11, so i'm pretty sure it wouldn't have any issues with 4k aligned drives. I think that Microsoft went out of their way to block different ssds
Clean install seems to size the portions automatically, giving extra space to the partitions that don't need it.
Well, yeah, but at the same time, I've seen dozens of console drives, and they all had different free and allocated space, especially when the console downloads and installs major system updates.
My purchased games won't launch on Xbox series x.. I think it's a software problem... Need help ASAP
Simply try to hard reset it first.
It actually worked out cheaper to just buy a 1tb xbox expansion drive than to buy everything needed to replace the internal, which here in the UK was coming in at £198, whereas a WD 1tb expansion card is now £129......plus, no chance of bricking your £450 console. ;)
That's right and chances to brick the console are pretty high.
@@ElectronicsComputersOh and i forget to say that it was a very good video for those looking to see how to do it, in case anyone thought i was critising the video itself, which i was not, i was only pointing out that here in the Uk it is cheaper to just buy the 1tb card now for those who are too lazy, like me. ;)
When you say find compatible m.2 2230 SSD you mean all 2230 SSD same size work or some special SSD work
The links in the description.
Im wondering if the drive we can buy for the external ssd slot are 2 tb and they are already working in the console so if we clone the hd to the new 2 tb from western digital black disk or the one in the plastic holder then install this after cloning on the inside slot so we can finally have 2 tb internal drive that work since this video he is using a special drive
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what happens if the original SSD is toast... ie doesn't work?
If the original SSD fails beyond repair or recovery, the console becomes a useless piece of equipment, only suitable for selling as donor parts. We buy them for about $50. Microsoft has made them unrepairable. In the previous generation of consoles, there was a bootloader chip on the motherboard, allowing users to easily upgrade the drive by swapping it and installing offline updates via USB-no need to mess with partitions. However, with the Series S and X, that bootloader chip is gone. Now, it's stored on the SSD with unique encryption that changes with every update. Microsoft charges $350 to fix these consoles, and in most cases, they simply send a refurbished unit instead of repairing your original one. It’s definitely not worth the cost; it’s better to just buy a new console.
@@ElectronicsComputers what a load of.... that's terrible that, all that resting on an SSD
Does anyone know if this will fix the E200 error? I've troubleshooted every other option and Microsoft is telling me I have to send it in for repairs and charging me $300 😩.
Connect the SSD to a PC and check the SMART status of the drive. If the drive is about to fail, replace it with a new compatible one and restore the backup of the bootable partition from the original drive onto the new one. Additionally, ensure that your console is not enrolled in the Xbox Insider program. If the original drive is dead, only Microsoft can repair the console. Typically, they provide a refurbished console rather than repairing your console. I would prefer to purchase a new console rather than paying $300 for repairs.
Hi how are you I like your video, please can you tell me where you got the 2tb m.2 ssd from
Such drives appear on eBay from time to time.
Too bad you couldnt use a m2 adapter and use a larger 2280. Also does the xbox have any ssd speed performance using a faster drive?
M.2 port in Xbox Series S|X has about 2.4gbps raw transfer rate using to lanes, so whatever gen4 NVMe you put inside you ll never notice any difference in performance, because that speed is way below what any gen4 PCIe can offer.
Would I be able to put a 2tb in a series s? As upgrading to 1tb I think is a waste of money, because you buy the WD-c50 for the same price as a 2tb m.2 drive 🤔 need help here.
While it's technically possible to upgrade to a 2TB SSD, the process is not that easy. There are several compatible 1TB SSD models on the market, and the upgrade process for them is super easy. However, if you want to use a 2TB drive, you have to modify the SSD's firmware, and as far as I know, it only works for one Western Digital model. The process is not that easy, and the chances of bricking the console are extremely high.
hey thanks for the information but i want to ask you about ''After each offline update, the encryption key will be regenerated, which means that the boot partition on the original SSD won't work anymore'' is that mean in normal updates i don't need to backup that partition again if i already backup it from last offline update ? Asking bcs want to have one backup in case something happen on SSD
Any major online system update will do the same thing as an offline one. So, the only way to keep that backup up to date, once created, is to keep the console constantly offline, which is also just a temporary solution. Microsoft has created a big problem for end users and repair shops by getting rid of the bootloader chip on the motherboard and moving it to the SSD partition. On the Xbox One X|S, you can simply replace the drive and install offline updates without worrying about encryption or a bricked console once your drive dies.
Hello. After cloning the raw partition and installing the new nvme into my series x, the system boots to the troubleshooter with the error E109. Attempting the OSU from usb, the system finishes step 2 (verifying) but reboots immediately afterwards, before it applies the update. I’m now stuck in an update loop that never completes. All other options in the troubleshooter lead to rebooting to the troubleshooter system error E109. Any ideas as to why the OSU isn’t completing like it does in this video? Could copying the content partitions from the original ssd potentially get me past this troubleshooter? Thanks.
Attempt to clone all partitions onto the new SSD. Also, I have to ask, did you use a compatible SSD, modified one, or just a random off-the-shelf SSD?
@@ElectronicsComputers thanks for the reply. I used an m.2 nvme 2230 ssd harvested from a steamdeck. After checking in windows i realized this ssd reports 512 bytes per sector, while the original reports 4096 bytes per sector. Now I’m having issues restoring the new boot partition to original ssd because macrium does not support 512 to 4096 compatibility. Any ideas to getting the boot partition back onto to original ssd? I’m afraid I may have bricked myself. No luck so far with clonezilla either.
@@anon668 There's a list of compatible SSDs that work with Series S|X consoles, or you may need to use modified ones. At this point, you must preserve the boot partition on the new SSD by any means necessary because the one on the original SSD won't work anymore. I've never encountered any cluster size issues when cloning and restoring partitions. The original SSD will be reformatted with the default settings during offline system update, all you need to do is copy the boot partition from the incompatible SSD onto the original one. All SSDs, by default, have a cluster size of 4096 bytes. I'm not sure how you ended up with 512 bytes which is very bad for SSDs and will affect its longevity. Try formatting the original one to the same cluster size and then restore the partition.
@@ElectronicsComputers thanks for the advise. I’ve tried copying the boot partition back to the original ssd multiple different ways at this point. No program at this point has been able to because of the incompatible sector sizes. I had a bit of luck using Linux. Gparted copies the partition, but the console doesn’t boot. Using dd I was able to do a full disk clone, and the console stayed on for almost 15 seconds before it turned off which felt like progress. No image to the tv though. The series x original ssd seems to be 4096b while the donor Samsung ssd is 512b. For some reason I had no issues making the new ssd bootable, but the 4096 to 512 sector size incompatibility makes this feel impossible to do the other way around. Any suggestions for a method to format the 4096b ssd to 512b so that I can hopefully use macrium or another program for the clone?
Is it the WD BLACK SN770M 2TB that would work after software or firmware modifications? I seen yours say 1.8TB so you must know how to do this. I would love to learn the process and upgrade mine from a 1TB to a 2TB
I was given a modified SSD and I have no idea what they change in its firmware.
Will regular WD PC SN740 2TB work with Xbox Series X or I need to find some SSD which is certified compatible with Xbox Series X?
Unfortunately, it's not gonna work. You can use only compatible drives or modified ones.
Thanks for answer!
You mentioned the external option, can you make a tutorial to make it? Thx for the tutorial 🫡
Just put a compatible SSD into that external enclosure and insert it into your console and that's it.
@@ElectronicsComputers no formating needed? Where can I find compatibility list for the SSD? Thanks 👍🏼
@@ElectronicsComputers they are extremely expensive, thank you
Is the 2 gb storage capacity the highest you can go just like the one X?
On One X you can easily install 4TB HDD/SSD. Xbox officially supports 500GB, 1TB and 2TB drives. If you put a higher capacity drive it will be recognized as a 2TB one. So after the offline update you'll need to connect it to a computer and using some software expand the User Content partition to maximum available space in order to use the whole drive capacity.
There's no M.2 2230 SSDs larger than 2TB at the moment and not all SSDs are compatible with S|X consoles.
I see thanks!
I remember when certain repairman made a ruckus saying it was impossible to replace the internal ssd in the series x
Replacing an SSD is not a problem nowadays. The problem is to make any SSD compatible with the console. I hope soon there will be a universal solution for most popular SSDs soon. We're working on it too.
Yup a big expensive brick. Ps5 at least let’s you upgrade ssds
My original ssd is showing up and is navigatable from my windows file explorer but the properties show it only has a capacity of 28gb. Also macrium can't even detect that it is connected. have you run into this issue before? would that indicate that the ssd is damaged?
Right-click on the Start button and select Disk Management. In the appeared window, check if you see your Xbox SSD in the list with all its six partitions. I think 28gigs is the size of one of the drive's partitions.
I tired doing a 2TB on A Series S about 3 months ago and it would not work. It would throw an error code... So did they white list 2tb's to work now on bot models or only the Series X?
You need an SSD with tweaked firmware to make it work.
@@ElectronicsComputers So where do you get this tweaked firmware from? also do you need to flash this firmware to the SSD yourself? also does it matter what brand SSD you use?
@@ElectronicsComputers after re-watching you video.. I think I can fix my issue with re-sizing the partition.
@@MichaelBaldwinb3l0kkdoesn't work, still needs this secret firmware he is using.
Serious question, do you yourself offer this service? And if so, how much do you charge? I’m here in the states and was wanting to upgrade my internal HDD, thanks
If I were able to perform that SSD modification myself, I would probably offer such services. Sometimes, I come across of those modified SSDs on eBay. I've made a detailed video tutorial so that anyone could repeat the upgrade themselves. However, to be honest, I wouldn't recommend pursuing such an upgrade due to the high risk of bricking the console, unless you're dealing with a failing SSD and need to replace it.
What is the 2TB SSD? The link you put of 2tb is the official seagate. Thanks for the video.
It's one of the latest WD models but with the modified firmware.
@@ElectronicsComputersif I donate to your pantreon can you please tell me where to download the firmware?
Can you do a DIY expansion card video?
i would like to see that too.
Last I knew that's not possible yet
Brilliant and meticulous work 👏
Thank you for the comment.
Aren't the SSDs signed with a specific motherbord? Will any console firmware update bricks it?
No, SSDs are perfectly replaceable.
Excuse me, can the 2TB update also be done on the Xbox Series S? Or only the series X?
It will only work after a firmware modification of the SSD.
@@ElectronicsComputersPlease, tell us how to modificate, so for us to use larger and any SSD as expansion cards.
@ElectronicsComputers do you have a video showing how to modify the ssd firmware? Or is that part of the cloning?
Any way we can switch it with a gen 4 instead of a shitty gen 3?
Anyone know if SSD what can not beuse in externall adaptor (i see only WD can be use) can be mount inside w/o problem code 0x808200213) ?
how to create own storage expanison card?
Just put a compatible M.2 2230 SSD into that slot and plug it into your console. The link for that expansion adapter in the description.
@@ElectronicsComputerscan you please give me this custom firmware?? I wanna try to create a 2tb and 4tb expansion card by using this same custom firmware you used in your SN740 2230, in a regular SSD.
I have a 2280 expansion card adapter but the SSDs don't work because they don't have this custom firmware you are using in your SN740 2TB
Excellent video all worthy information! is the largest capacity ssd the xbox can handle? Thank you much!
It can handle even 4TB with manual partition resizing, the problem is to make it compatible with the console. All drives over 1TB have to be tweaked first or we have to wait and maybe one day Microsoft will whitelist all the available SSDs.
@@ElectronicsComputersthanks for your video. Any update on how to get more than 1 TB? Maybe a new video on 2 TB? Thank you so much in advance! 🙏
@@ElectronicsComputers thank you sorry i am very late 1 year later but thank you :)
@@JM-ce3ftyeah for all that work If possible I'd invest in largest drive possible.
Hallo Model SSD 2Tb?
if your wanting to upgrade the ssd it would be the same process because the only difference with the halo console is the limited edition color on the outside
Question: if your system doenst start and you dont know whats osu current on ssd, what you have to do?
Is your screen black or you see some error number?
@@ElectronicsComputers it enter on error screen. Once before i have xbox one fat, and it always fail to install osu, fails on74%
Can you tell me is it possible to put a pc hard drive of like 8tb in an Xbox series X and if so can you do a video of it
You can connect any HDD/SATA drive to a USB port using an enclosure or adapter.
@@ElectronicsComputers ok but can you put a pc internal hard drive into the xbox
@@hawkshaw1014 There's no interface to connect it inside. Also, there's no room even to fit even a 2.5" drive.
@@ElectronicsComputers damn thank u anyway
Hello great Video! What kind of ssd did you use for 2TB?
That was a modified WD SN740.
Dose the drive matter like I can get just any 2230 m.2 pie 4.0 nmve drive or dose it matter I would like to not now but one day upgrade my series x to 2 terabytes
There are no brand-new compatible SSDs for sale for those consoles. We can only buy used ones that were salvaged from other consoles. 2TB drives without firmware modification won't work. You can find those drives on sale from time to time on eBay or AliExpress. The safest and easiest way is to buy an extension 2TB card. I hope one day Microsoft will remove those limitations, and we will be able to use any SSDs like on the One X|S.
I am having my sn530 chip replaced in my xbox series x. The tech is having a hard tike finding the right software to make the replacement chip work in my series x. Will this method solve the problem???
If you can make a copy of the boot partition from the original SSD, then it's not a problem to replace the drive. If the original SSD died, then that console is worthless and the best thing you can do is sell it for donor parts and then buy a new one.
Does this exact process work for Xbox one x?
Here's my video for Xbox One X: th-cam.com/video/PtdDjiU_mCU/w-d-xo.html All you need to do is install a new SSD or HDD inside (500GB, 1TB or 2TB) and then install offline updates from a USB drive and that's it.
@@ElectronicsComputers update: it does work! The video you provided doesn’t give any details on cloning.
В результате только подходят данные ссд (WD CH SN530 500GB and 1TB, Solid State Storage Technology Corp XA1-3D1024) для апгрейда внутреннего ссд?
Yes, that's right. For some other models you need to be able to modify SSD's firmware.
I dont understand why they made storage upgrade so hard, like the expansion card is only 2tb max right now, and if they did this so we have to buy that, then its a shitty job because 3tb for modern games is okay for people who play their favorite couple games but me who wants to play random games and their series it fills up pretty quick.
They made that upgrade near impossible so people would invest in an external extension cards. Also, they made impossible to replace an SSD after it failed like it wan on the previous consoles, where you could just put any HDD or SSD and install offline updates from a USB drive. With Series S|X if the SSD is dead the console is useless and worthless.
What can i do if i dont have the original ssd?
You have two options: send it to Microsoft for repair, which will cost about $350, or sell it for donor parts for about $50-$80. The console is essentially worthless without the original drive.
what m.2 did you use?
It was a modified drive based on the WD740. But when I connected it to a PC, it was recognized as a different model. Those drives appear from time to time on eBay and AliExpress.
In 2022 year model Series S they installed CH SN560 drive
So basically, after any system fw update we need to re-img ?
I think only when you do an offline update
Will this work for 2TB upgrade for Series S? Or Series S allows only 1 TB?
Safely and without and significant risk to brick your console, you can only upgrade it to 1TB SSD. 2TB is also possible but requires SSD firmware modification.
@@ElectronicsComputers ok, thanks for the info