Entrée #1: PSP Hacks part 2

After you install CFW to your PSP you will want to play your UMD’s with out them don’t you? Want to play your back-ups and never loose those damn things again? DIG IN!

What you need:

1. A PSP with custom firmware (See my PSP Hacks)
2. UMD – Universal Media Disc
3. USB Cable

Instructions:

1. Be sure you have the VSH menu enabled. To enable the VshMenu, shutdown your PSP and restart it while holding the R button. it will bring you to the recovery mode. Go toconfiguration -> Use VshMenu and enable it. Once enabled, you may exit the recovery mode.
2. You will be taken to the XMB. For 3.71 M33 PSPs, press SELECT to bring up the VshMenu. For 3.52 M33 PSPs, press the HOME button to bring up the VshMenu.
3. On the VshMenu, go to USB Device and toggle the values by using the left and right directional buttons until it the value is UMD Disc. Exit the VshMenu.
4. Now connect your PSP to the computer using a USB Cable. On your XMB Go to Settings>USB Connection then the drive will pop up and you’ll see your ISO file from your UMD. Copy it onto your computer and rename the file to the title of the game. That’s it! Now you have backed up your PSP game from the UMD. You may now copy the ISO file to your memory stick and leave your UMDs at home. Easy as eating pie.

MMMMmmmMMMmmmmm PIE!

Virtual Console side?

….we got it!

MMmmmmMMMM got some!

After you homebrew you Wii you’ll want some tasty VC games.

I have a dish (best at room temp) that is great for you!

CLICK and dig in

How to enjoy:

• You will need an SD card
• WAD Manager 1.4 or greater (see my Wii Hacks section)
• A homebrewed Wii (duh….again see Wii Hacks for more on this)

Step 1: Install WAD Manager and VC WAD’s

You guessed it put that bad boy of an SD card in your PC and explore the directory. You will have an APPS folder

inside you need to make  a folder called “WAD Manager”, then extract the rar of WAD Manager to the APPS\WAD Manager folder.

Next you will need to rename the WADManager14xxxxxblahblah.dol to BOOT.DOL (x:\apps\WAD Manager\boot.dol)

At the root of the SD card you should have a WAD folder. If not then make one!

Copy all of your WAD’s that you stole from me into the folder. LMAO

Step 2: Install WAD’s on Wii System Memory

Insert the SD card into the Wii and boot.

Load up the homebrew channel and launch the WAD Manager.

Select ISO36 and click “A” to continue.

Press “LEFT D-PAD or RIGHT D-PAD” until you select the “Wii SD Card Slot”.

Then you will have a list of WAD’s here you just have to select what WAD’s you want to install.

Select one and “LEFT” over to “INSTALL WAD”. It will install the WAD and you can press “A” to

continue or “B” to go back. Just go back to the list and select another to install. Continue this unill

you have all the VC games you want installed. Then press “HOME” to restart your Wii.

Step 3: Enjoy!

Play your old school favs or the new WiiWares!

Wasn’t that good?

Entrée #2: Wii Hacks

MMMMmmmmMMMM Toasty!
Fresh from the oven too!

Here is the full write up on The little preview I posted last night.

Want to see a video of this up and running?

NSMB on Wii

What You’ll Need

• A Wii (Check the serial number on your Wii. If it starts with LU64 or higher, I don’t think this hack is compatible with your Wii. Proceed with caution if you have LU64 or higher at the beginning of your serial number.)
• A Blank SD Card
• The Banner Bomb Exploit
• The HackMii Installer (includes the Homebrew Channel)
• The 4.0 NoCIOSFix
• A USB External Hard Drive – I have tested and confirmed that the AcomData PureDrive 500 GB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive PHD500USE-72 works and is compatible. It also looks nice.
• The latest recommended version of cIOS
• The USB Loader GX
• WBFS Manager
• The WAD Manager in your Homebrew Channel

Step 1: Confirm that you have the System Menu 4.0 installed

The big feature enhancement in the Wii System Menu 4.0 was the addition of the SD Card icon on the channels page, and the ability to use an SD Card for storage (both for wiiware and save games). Unfortunately, the traditional way to hack the Wii for homebrew (the Twilight Princess hack) was completely disabled in this update. Until recently, there was no easy way to install the Homebrew Channel on the 4.0 system menu, but all that changed a few weeks ago with the release of the Banner Bomb. You can easily tell whether or not you have the 4.0 system menu by looking at your Wii channels page.

Step 2: Install the Homebrew Channel

When Nintendo updated to the 4.0 Menu, they completely disabled the traditional way to hack the Wii for homebrew (RIP Twilight Princess hack…you served us well…). In response, an alternative (and easier) method of installing homebrew was developed and released within a few weeks.

• Go here and download the HackMii installer.
• Go here and download the Banner Bomb exploit.
• Plug your SD Card into your computer and back it up if necessary. Now wipe it completely clean – there should be no other files on the card.
• Unzip the folder from the Banner Bomb download. It should extract to a folder called private with a bunch of stuff inside. Copy the private folder to your SD Card . Make sure that you don’t have any other private folders on the card!
• Unzip the folder from the HackMii download. Inside you will find a file called Installer.elf. Rename that file to boot.elf.
• Place the HackMii boot.elf file into the root of your SD Card . Now you should only have boot.elf and the private folder in the root of the card.
• **Don’t put the SD Card into the Wii yet!!!** Turn on your Wii and go to Data Management->Channels->SD. Now put the SD Card into the Wii. It will either freeze, or it will pop up with ‘Load boot.elf?’.
• Follow the instructions to continue installing. You’ll want to install all 3 elements (the Homebrew Channel, DVDX and BootMii). DVDX opens up the Wii drive for reading regular DVDs. BootMii will offer some additional safeguards against bricking your console.

**NOTE: if you have trouble with the Banner Bomb freezing, go to this site to troubleshoot. Most people will be able to use aad1f_v108, but there are alternative files to try if that doesn’t work for you**

OK – excellent. Now you should have the Homebrew Channel installed. Be sure to read my post detailing the best and most essential homebrew applications. Now you can easily install them!

Step 3: Get your IOS in Order and Ready to Install cIOS

This step is absolutely essential to getting things in working order for the USB drive hacks.

• Grab your SD Card and plug it into your computer
• Backup your SD Card if necessary and wipe it completely clean (there should be no other files on it)
• Go here and download the WAD Manager v1.4.
• Go here and download the 4.0NoCIOSfix.rar file.
• Extract 4.0NoCIOSFix and put its contents on your SD Card (there is an apps folder and a wad folder).
• Inside of the apps folder, create a folder called ‘WAD Manager’ (the path should be apps\WAD Manager)
• Extract the WAD Manager 1.4 file and rename WAD-Manager_v1.4.dol to boot.dol
• Place the WAD Manager boot.dol into the apps\WAD Manager folder
• You should now have an apps folder with CMDVDX34, WMIOS35 and WAD Manager folders in it
• Put your SD Card back into your Wii and start up the Homebrew Channel
• Run CMDVDX34 to downgrade your IOS and exit when finished
• Run the WAD Manager 1.4 from the Homebrew Channel and use it to install IOS35.wad (if this fails, it means it’s already installed. Don’t worry about it, just continue).
• Run the WAD Manager 1.4 from the Homebrew Channel and use it to install CIOSv7.wad. NOTE: Make sure to set the WAD Manager to use IOS35!

If everything went smoothly, you are now ready to install the latest recommended cIOS. The hard part is over!

Step 4: Install cIOS

CURRENTLY RECOMMENDED VERSION OF cIOS: cIOS38_rev14

  Go here and download the recommended cIOS zip file.

  Unzip the cIOS[version]-installer.zip file and re-name the file called cIOS[version]-Installer.dol to boot.dol

  Plug in the SD Card that you typically use for Homebrew on the Wii (the SD Card that is used by the Homebrew Channel to load applications) and go into the apps folder

  Create a new folder called cIOS on your SD Card and copy the boot.dol file from above into it. You should now have apps\cIOS\boot.dol on your SD Card.

  Plug the SD Card into your Wii and launch the Homebrew Channel. You should see an application in there for your cIOS. Load that application and follow the instructions on the installer. Choose the internet installation if you have a wireless connection.

  If the installation is successful, move on to Step 5.

Step 5: Install the USB Loader GX

I would highly recommend installing the USB Loader GX as your USB Loader of choice. There are several options for loaders (including the original Waninkoko USB Loader and the Coverflow Loader), but from what I can tell, the USB Loader GX is the easiest and most feature-rich. It enables updates from within the application, all known region patches and game fixes, and allows you to directly download game covers. This loader has eliminated several steps from my original post.

• Go here to download USB Loader GX V1.0. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can download the latest build – but I’d recommend sticking with the 1.0 since the videos are based on it, and it is the most stable release.(If you downloaded the USB Loader GX V1.0)
  **Note: The 1.0 version does not come with a forwarder. This means that you won’t have a channel for the USB Loader on your Wii Menu. You’ll need to launch the application from the Homebrew Channel**
• Unzip the USB Loader GX V 1.0.rar file. If you don’t know how to extract a .rar file, go install 7-Zip, right click on the file and click ‘extract to here’. You will now have a folder called apps. Inside the apps folder you will find a folder called usbloader_gx.
• Plug in the SD Card that you typically use for Homebrew on the Wii and go into the apps folder. Copy the usbloader_gx folder (and all of its contents) into the apps folder.(If you downloaded the latest build)
• Unzip the USB Loader GX[version].rar file. If you don’t know how to extract a .rar file, go install 7-Zip, right click on the file and click ‘extract to here’. You will now have a file called USB Loader GX[version].wad.
• To install a .wad file, you must have Waninkoko’s WAD Manager installed in your Homebrew Channel. To install WAD Manager, first go here and download WAD-Manager_v1.4.zip.
• Unzip the WAD-Manager_v1.4.zip file. You will have a file called WAD-Manager_v1.4.dol. Rename WAD-Manager_v1.4.dol to boot.dol.
• Plug in the SD Card that you typically use for Homebrew on the Wii (the SD Card that is used by the Homebrew Channel to load applications) and go into the apps folder
• Create a new folder called WAD Manager on your SD Card and copy the boot.dol file from above into it. You should now have the WAD Manager boot.dol inside apps\WAD Manager
• If you don’t already have one, create a new folder in the root of your SD Card called WAD. Place the USB Loader GX[version].wad into that folder. You should now have WAD\USB Loader GX[version].wad on the card.
• Plug the SD Card back into your Wii and go to the Homebrew Channel. You should now see a WAD Manager application in there. Open the WAD Manager.
• Use the WAD Manager to install (from the SD Card) the USB Loader GX[version].wad file.

If all has gone according to plan, you have now installed the USB Loader GX. It will show up as a channel in your Wii menu and as an application in your Homebrew Channel.

Step 6: Format Your External Hard Drive

• Download and install the WBFS Manager. Be sure to download/install the proper build (there is an x86 version and an x64 version)
• Plug your external hard drive into your PC. I have had success with the AcomData PureDrive 500 GB USB 2.0/eSATA External Hard Drive PHD500USE-72 .
• Use the Windows Disk Management Application to delete and create a new (raw) partition on your hard drive . THE WBFS MANAGER WILL NOT FORMAT AN NTFS FORMATTED DRIVE AS WBFS. You must go into the disk manager, delete the partition, then create a new, unformatted partition. To do this:

1. Right Click on My Computer and go to Manage
2. Click on the Disk Management option on the left
3. When your disk drives have loaded, right click on the drive to be formatted to WBFS format (to be read by the Wii ) and choose ‘Delete Volume’
4. Now Right Click on the disk drive to be used and click ‘New’
5. Be sure to assign a drive letter to your drive, and to choose NOT TO FORMAT the drive when you create your new partition
6. You should now have a RAW volume with a drive letter assigned in My Computer. I did this in Windows 7 (I’m assuming Windows Vista would work the same way). If you are having difficulty with this step of the process, try using a GParted Live CD to unformat your disk.

• Run the WBFS Manager. You will see an interface that looks something like this (this is from 2.2 – there are some new features and a nicer interface in 3.0+):

Select the drive letter of your hard drive as assigned above. Click ‘Format’. If it was successful in initializing the drive, then you are ready to plug into your Wii and start backing up your games. If your format was not successful, you will need to go back into the disk management utilities in Windows, delete the external drives’ partition, create a new simple volume, assign a drive letter, DO NOT FORMAT THE VOLUME, and try again

Step 7: All Together Now

• Plug your WBFS Formatted External Hard Drive into the back of your Wii and launch the USB Loader (either from the Homebrew Channel or the Home Menu Channel that was installed in step 3).
• When the program loads, click to select USB Hard Drive
• If all is well, you should see a blank window. Insert a game disc into the Wii and click the + button. The channel will ask you if you are sure that you want to back up this game. Choose yes and watch it go!

And that’s all there is to it! Now you have a fast, easy and convenient way to launch and store your game backups for the Wii . Also of note is that the WBFS Manager will allow you to copy your .iso game file backups from your external hard drive to your PC (very nice for an extra PC backup in case of hard drive failure).

Wii Hacks (Teaser)

Sniff ….. sniff whats that smell?

It’s Wii Hacks! Freshy baked too!

Here is a video preview….

NSMB on Wii

Click on the link. This was the only place I could get it uploaded. It’s  Vimeo link. Embedded will come with the full post and write up.

BACK TO PLAYING!

Rumor Sauce (soy)

MMMmmmMMMM Tasty!

Confirmed! Walmart WILL have a One Day In-Store Special starting at 8am for this shocking price! I wonder if the GC can be used in store or if it’s online only…

Source

EDIT – I called the local Walmart and they will give a plastic giftcard out and will be usable same day! Time to camp out?

Rumor Sauce (soy)

MMMMmmm yummy! Always great tasting, never filling!

Use as much as you want or believe as much as you eat….

There is a rumor that Walmart is going to sell the Xbox 360 Arcade for $199 WITH a $100 gift card! AMAZING

I am actually thinking about getting one now.

Source

Entrée #1: PSP Hacks part 1

This dish is best when on the go.

I will help you pass the time when bored to tears.  (Like a meeting or in travel)

Please note that this might brick  your PSP. It’s best if you have a PHAT (1000 series) or an early SLIM (2000 series). I did this with my PHAT and have had no issues. I will include a link to other sites that go more in depth.

This method doesn’t require hardware modification. The PSP HAS to have firmware 5.03 or less. If you have 5.50 or higher you need to get a Pandora Battery.

Since ChickHEN is out PSP-2000 owners with a TA88v2 or less or a TA90v1 motherboard now have the option to now install Custom Firmware without the need of a Pandora battery.We have put together a Easy installer that contains everything you’ll need. Hellcats Recovery flasher, ChickHEN, PSP firmware update 5.00.

Warning make sure you only try this on a PSP that will accept PSP Custom Firmware flashing (Custom IPL) otherwise you will brick your PSP!!! PSP-3000’s will not take CFW. Check your PSP will take CFW here. Or run ChickHEN first, then when ChickHEN is loaded run PSPident from the Game XMB menu. (PSPIdent with install with this easy installer)

Steps to install CFW on a PSP Slim without a Pandora battery.

1. Check and triple check you have a hackable PSP that will accept
custom firmware flashing without resulting in a BRICKED PSP. Make sure you have a PSP with a TA88v2 or below only + or TAv90v1. If your PSP has a TA88v3 or above or is a PSP-3000 DO NOT proceed!!! You will brick your PSP.

Run the installer and point it to your Memory stick Pro Duo root.

2. If you don’t have don’t have PSP firmware 5.03. Get that here: PSP Firmware 5.03 Make a folder called UPDATE in your PSP/GAME folder and place the eboot in there on your memory stick pro duo.

3. Now lets run ChickHEN to have a homebrew enabled environment. In your PSP go to photo then click the ChickHEN photo and wait. If the PSP jams, please retry. If it flashes colours and reboots you have loaded ChicKHEN. Check your system info to be sure it say’s 5.03 ChickHEN R2. If you need help getting ChickHEN to run please visit this post.

4. Now with your PSP rebooted in ChickHEN go to your PSP XMB game menu and run Hellcats Recovery and install 5.00 M33!!! Your PSP will reboot, follow the instuctions to install PSP Custom Firmware 5.00 M33. After your done you can update to 5.00 M33-6

If you are lost or need more info use Google.

Happy modding.  http://pspslimhacks.com/

BTW this was part 1. Part 2 will be next week some time and it will cover converting UMD’s to ISO/CSO’s and how to play your back-ups.

Part of A Balanced Breakfast…

Please pay upfront…..It’s 12.99 for all you can eat.

On this buffet we will have a healthy helping of fried hacks,

fresh data shares, and a big bundle of my opinions.

Don’t worry about nutrition it’s all good

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