Kernel
Version 2.0.13146.0 is currently the latest public version.
You can check your kernel version in "System -> Console Settings -> System Info". The line at the bottom contains your kernel version in the format K:2.0.XXXX.0, where XXXX is your kernel version.
| Version | Release Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0.1888.0 | November 22, 2005 | Original shipped version |
| 2.0.2241.0 | November 22, 2005 | Update available at product launch |
| 2.0.2255.0 | January 30, 2006 | Blocklist for certain .xex file |
| 2.0.2258.0 | March 2, 2006 | |
| 2.0.2858.0 | June 05, 2006 | |
| 2.0.4532.0 | October 31, 2006 | New identifier X with value 2BB7-8E09-0188-D795 |
| 2.0.4548.0 | November 30, 2006 | |
| 2.0.4552.0 | January 9, 2007 | Fix unsigned code vulnerability |
| 2.0.5759.0 | May 9, 2007 | Added Instant Messaging |
| 2.0.5766.0 | August 7, 2007 | Wireless guitars Yet unknown fixes |
| 2.0.6683.0 | December 4, 2007 | Fall Update. Timing attack works (dependant on CB). |
| 2.0.6717.0 | August 6, 2008 | Scalability Updates |
| 2.0.7357.0 | November 19, 2008 | New dashboard ("NXE") |
| 2.0.7363.0 | February 3, 2009 | HDMI audio fix |
| 2.0.7371.0 | April 2, 2009 | Fixes Xbox Live issues |
| 2.0.8495.0 | July, 2009 | Update preview |
| 2.0.8496.0 | July 31, 2009 | Update preview (second) |
| 2.0.8498.0 | August 11, 2009 | Public Dashboard Released |
| 2.0.8507.0 | September 23, 2009 | Preparation for newer dash |
| 2.0.8955.0 | October 28, 2009 | Blocking 3rd party storage devices, adding WPA2 support for wireless adapters |
| 2.0.9199.0 | April 6, 2010 | USB storage support added |
| 2.0.12611.0 | November 1, 2010 | GUI upgrade for Kinect release, ESPN on Xbox LIVE released |
| 2.0.12625.0 | January 19, 2011 | Adds further anti-piracy 2.5 scheme to more popular games Halo: Reach, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Fixes ‘Boot to Disc’ option. |
| 2.0.13146.0 | May 19, 2011 | Reflashes the DVD drives to support XGD3 Media : PLDS DG-16D4S, PBDS VAD6038 and PLDS DG-16D2S, to a new stock firmware : 0272, 04421C, 02510C. Also patches Samsung MS25 & MS28 Anti-Piracy 2.5 scheme updated. Support for the new XGD3 disk format for games, adds 1GB of usable disk space and extra anti-piracy features to new games Adds a new 1 hour Auto-Off setting in addition to the 6 hour Auto-Off setting previously available. Adds PayPal support as a payment option for all Xbox Live users. Minor bugfix. |
Please note: In order to use the SMC Hack, you must not have installed any of the 849x kernel updates.