Well It's been a Nightmare for me, I Didn't do any hacking of Zune until 2.x came out and I just hate it, then I saw the Asian Character Hack and Had to have it... But the Downgrade guide and the Non-US Character Hack Guide... They are very helpful.. but they simply don't seem to work by themselves. Mainly due to difereing versions. So, I read about 5-6 different threads, Pulled together several files sources from various Zune Communities (all of them the same files though, jsut diferent hosting locations) and Here's a complete Step by Step Guide from 2.2 to 1.4 with Asian Characters.
This is Exactly how I Succeeded... What I actually did.. Let's just say there was a lot failing involved before I foudn the way that worked.
For the Duration of this Guide I will be referring to both the
Downgrade from 2.2 to 1.4 and the
Non-US Character Hack Guides.
First, What you are going to
LOSE by doing this. You'll Have to format you're Zune, so it will lose all files on it. Also you may end up having to uninstall and reinstall the Zune Software, which will wipe your library.
Second What you'll
NEED in order to make this all work. Several files from several locations:
Install and forget Files:
1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 2 - Download and install it before going any further.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2) East Asian Fonts. Get the East Asia Language Package from Microsoft. Easiest way to check if you have it, Using IE goto
www.anidb.net and click the "anime" link in the far left. If you have the pack you'll see a lot of Japanese anime titles appear, if you don't IE will prompt you to
DL and install the language pack.
Download and save Files: (Put them in c:\zunehack\ you don't have to use zunehack, any folder name will do, but I'll refer to it as zunehack)
1) Zune Firmware 1.4 -
http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zun...are-1-4-a.html
2) Zune.RE.zip -
http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/dow...o=file&id=1443 or
Here if Zune Boards
DL is still down.
3) Microsoft Cabinet Software Development Kit -
Download
4) Patched Zunelib.dll -
http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/76042-post69.html
Prep Work:
1) Extract all files in Zune.RE.zip and zunelib-patched.rar into the zunehack directory.
2) Execute cabsdk.exe, change the directory to c:\zunehack and then click unzip.
3) Rename Zune01050485.cab to zune01020434.cab (trust me)
4) Move zune01020434.cab and makearc.bat into the "BIN" Folder created when cabsdk.exe was unzipped.
5) Execute makearc.bat, you'll see a result screen as pictured in the
Non-US Hack Guide's step 3. (If you want to add other fonts to your Zune, Edit the .bat in a plain text editor before you run it. It will be pretty obvious how to add fonts. I did not add any others, or edit the .bat so I can't promise it'll work if you add extras.)
6) Move Zune01050485.cab created by makearc.bat up into the zunehack folder.
Meat of the Work:
If you're running version 1.x goto 6)
If you're running version 2.x right now, Either do a restore point to before 2.x and goto 6) otherwise Start with 1)
1) Download Zune Software v1.3
Here and Uninstall Zune v2.x while that downloads.
2) Bookmark this Page, you're about to have to restart your computer.
3) Finish Downloading v1.3 Then disconnect from the internet. From the
Downgrade Guide The DNS walkthrough, Follow step 1a and the first half of 1b, only instead of clicking Properties, click Disable... OR just pull your Ethernet cord, or turn your modem off, what ever is easiest.
4) Install Zune 1.3. Disconnecting from the internet prevents it from auto patching to 2.x. Once the install starts (as in it's a % installed), Enable your net connection. Same steps as above but now you're clicking Enable. Or turning things back on or plugging in plugs.
5) Zune will tell you to restart, Did you bookmark here yet? Restart your comp and come back. Don't worry I'll wait for you.
6) Welcome Back, Time to destroy all the files on your Zune. Press Back+Up for a few seconds to reset it. When the Zune Logo appears, Press Back+Left+Center to Format it. It'll tell you to connect it to a PC.. Not yet, set it down we've got other work to do.
7) Hit your Start button, Click on Run..., Type in cmd and hit enter.
8) Type in: cd\zunehack hit enter
9) Type in: java -jar zunefirm.jar hit enter You should get a readout as pictured below
Non-US Hack Guide's step 6.
10) Time to change your DNS setting, Follow the directions at the bottom of the
Downgrade Guide.
11) Go into your Zune install directory (C:\Program Files\Zune\ is default) and find the File ZuneLib.dll. Back it up, and copy the ZuneLib.dll from you downloaded into your Zune directory.
12) Connect Your Zune to Your PC.
13) The Zune Software should tell you Upgrade Time, make sure the version is 1.5 and click Next.
IMPORTANT NOTES
If you get a "Cannot change Sync settings at this time" Error... You're screwed, Replace the patched .dll with the back-up you made, upgrade to 2.2 Upgrade the firmware on your Zune and go back to step 1.
14) You are supposed to get the error shown in the second picture below
Non-US Hack Guide's step 6. If you Don't... I don't know, I went through this about 20 different ways before I got it to work and this is the only way it worked for me. If you never get the error, but never update the firmware, make sure you have the right file for step 11.
15) Once the error Happens go to your temp directory, and look for a {insertrandomnumbersandletters} directory, the date and time stamp will be marked with the moment the error appeared. DO NOT EXIT THE ZUNE SOFTWARE. EXITING ZUNE MAKES IT CREATE A NEW TEMP FOLDER WHEN YOU TURN IT BACK ON.
Vista: C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Local\Temp\
XP: C:\Documents and Settings\NAME\Local Settings\Temp\
16) Extract Zune01050485.cab into that folder overwriting the three files there and adding in the FONTS folder.
17)In the Zune Software RMB the zune device on the lower let and select "Check for Zune Device Upgrades"
18)Enjoy, You're now walking around with v1.4 with Asian Text options.
PS. I've been seeing people who are complaining about the text not being pretty. I have two Views one this. 1) Shut-up and feel lucky it's not all squares anymore. 2) If you edit the makearc.bat file in a plain text editor... it becomes insanely obvious how to add ANY Font to the Zune, just make sure you edit the .bat BEFORE you run it and BEFORE you update your Zune firmware, otherwise you'll have to start all over to get in any new fonts you want.
help with step number 6.
Step by Step v2.2 to v1.4 + Asian Languages
