Something was borked in the IOS.
After reinstalling it worked. I tried this with the previous version and it didn’t but channel installer 1.4 works like a charm now.
For anyone having problem download Tantrics ios58 installer and make sure you have hbc 1.0.8+ installed like previously stated and you’ll be good to go.
On another note: it detected my hdd fine, not sure about others having issues. Vantec craddle w/500gb 3.5″ hdd.