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Submitted By: phip42 on 11/26/2006. (  |  Share  |  Clikk It! )   

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Zune Hacks


Link: Zune 30 GB Digital Media Player (Black)
 So I got a Zune the other day and am very pleased with it. I then decided to see how many ways I could hack it to better have it fit my needs. Below is a compelation of the ways I've found to hack it (by searching the internet). I will add Zune hacks to this article as they are discoverd. Enjoy!

Hacks you will find in this article:

Hack 1: Trade any file Type with the Zune (use it as an external hard drive)

Hack 2: Add a 40/60/80 GB hard drive.

Hack 3: Share a song multiple times with the same Zune



Hack 1: Trade any File Type with the Zune.

So one thing that sucks about the Zune is that it only allows you to deal with certain file types... or does it?

There is actually a way to allow you to transfer any type of file onto the Zune, after which you can then transfer files to other Zunes wirelessly.

Basically you need to modify your Windows registry to make the Zune show up as a mass storage device in Windows. Then you need to rename the file(s) or zipped version of the file(s) to JPEG and copy them to the Zune. When you (or anyone that has downloaded the file(s) from you) wants to use them on there computer they just need to rename them back to what the correct extension was (ie .zip)

Steps:


Modifying the registry

Make sure your Zune is not plugged in and the software is not running.

Open up regedit by going to the start menu and selecting "run". Type regedit and hit "OK".

Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\ControlSet001\Enum\USB\

Right Click on the USB folder and select "Find"

Search for "PortableDeviceNameSpace".

This should be contained in the Vid_XXXX&Pid_XXXX\XXXXXXX_-_XXXXXXXX_-_XXXXXXXX_-_XXXXXXXX\Device Parameters (here the X's represent numbers and letters specific to your Zune)

Change the following values:
Set EnableLegacySupport to 1
Set PortableDeviceNameSpaceExcludeFromShell to 0
Set ShowInShell to 1

Now plug in your Zune and make sure the software starts up.

Now you should be able to browse your device even though it won't show up as a drive letter.



Adding Files and Folders

After completing the regedit and all the steps above, with your Zune connected press the "Start Sync" button in the PC software.

This will temporarily allow files and folders to be added to the Zune during syncing. Drag and drop files into the Zune, but be careful not to place files in the root of the Zune file structure.



Wireless Transfer of Movies, Zip files, and PDF's

Rename the extension of the file(s) to .jpg

Drag and drop them into the "recieved pictures" using Windows file explorer.

Send the file Zune to Zune as if it were a photo. Be sure and send real photos with the fake ones. If you don't it will give you an error.




Hack 2: Add a different hard drive

Start by removing the bottom dock port spacer with a razer or flathead screwdriver. Insert on one of the long ends and not in the middle of the dock. It should pop off easily.

After the dock port spacer is removed you will now have access to both screws. Remove them. You should now be able to open the case.

When you are removing the case slowly work down the "crack" until it pops up. Do not pry the whole thing from one end.

You should now be able to remove the batter and hard drive casing. Remove the 4 screws holding the drive case on the board as well as the clip for the battery.

Remove the battery.

Noe remove both clips for the clickwheel. Simply lift up on the brown parts with a flathead screwdiver or your fingernails if you have them.

Now lift up on the hard drive and put the drive and casing above the top part of the Zune (by the headphone jack).

Remove the drive cable clip and remove the sticky tape off the label side of the drive.

You should now be able to remove the hard drive to replace it.

Now get your new 40/60/80GB drive and remove the metal plate label. You should be able to use your fingernail to pop the label side off of the drive. There are two sticker spots holding this on so it will not come off easily.

After the label plate is removed we can connect the new drive to the Zune.

You do not need to re-use the hard drive cage when installing a 60/80GB drive because the drive is too large.

If you are using a 40GB drive then you can use the exact set up as the 30GB drive.

You should cut the old drive pads to fit two of them on the new drive. Be careful not to use too much or your new drive will not fit.

When putting everything back together be sure and use your old battery enclosure so the battery gets seated properly.

Put it back together and you are done!



Hack 3: Share a song multiple times with the same Zune

Step 1: Make sure that your Zune is connected and the Zune Software is running.

Step 2: Navigate to My Computer and click on your Zune's name.

Step 3: Open "Storage"

Step 4: Find the file that contains the name of the user who transfered sogns to you in the file name, and delete all records with that title.

Step 5: Get the other party to do the same and you can now transfer the same songs again.






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Comments and Reviews   (Average Member Review: average stars)

Daven
Daven
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5 hr 1 min ago 		stars  Nice,  Posted: 6 days ago
I too just got a Zune. This is a nice article. I hated the fact that they don't allow us to use the zune as a sort of portable hard-drive. Now no worries! Thanks!
Fatal Impact
Fatal Impact
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10 days ago 		stars  I love it,  Posted: 10 days ago
This is a great article. I love the fact that it can work as an external storage device. I dislike however that the synchronization with the zune removes files that are no longer in my library. I have limited storage space on my computer, which is limiting the usage of my zune. Is there any way that I can put files on without having them sync to a file on my computer?
robertburlile21
robertburlile21
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25 days ago 		stars  ,  Posted: 25 days ago
I like how it tells you what to do on how to modify your zune, But I got one question what type of hard drive does the zune use, the Ipod harddrives or a laptop harddrive?
goodfriend
goodfriend
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1 day 20 hr ago 		stars  FAQ : how to convert dvd and video to zune,  Posted: 16 days ago
FAQ : how to convert dvd and video to zune
Download this software at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Video-Converter,dvd-to-Zune,dvd-to-Zune-converter,Zune-converter.html
1. Free download Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Video-Converter,dvd-to-Zune,dvd-to-Zune-converter,Zune-converter.html install and launch.
[IMG]http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter1.gif[/IMG]
2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your PC, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.
[IMG]http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter2.gif[/IMG]
3. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.

4. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. The default output format is WMV, which natively supported by Zune. You can also hit "Setting -> Output settings", select other output formats you like (MP4, H.264, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, etc.)

5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes" to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.
Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.
[IMG]http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter3.gif[/IMG]
6. Find the .wmv or .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.

7. Load the .mp4 or .wmv files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Done!
[IMG]http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter4.gif[/IMG]

http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Video-Converter,dvd-to-Zune,dvd-to-Zune-converter,Zune-converter.html
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