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Emulation heaven: Booster's back with DevHook v0.50 - fw2.8x emulation!

Posted Nov 29, 2006 at 02:57PM by Gino D. Listed in: Hacks & Exploits, Homebrew Applications, News Tags: Christmas, DevHook, Booster, Dark-AleX, Noobz

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DevHook 2.8!

Ho-ho-ho, Merry Chri-ZOMG! Did someone just mention Booster in the title? Out of nowhere and months of being MIA in the PSP scene, Booster's back with a glorious re-entry complete with streamers, confetti, and a full brass band. And you thought that he pulled a Britney Spears and abandoned the unsuspecting Kevin Federline that is the homebrew community? Time to do some rumor-squashing. And there's no better way to squash those rumors than with releasing DevHook 0.50 - which emulates fw 2.8x (yep, that means 2.80 to 2.82)!

[waits for cheers, shouts, and orgasms to die down]

After all of the speculation we've had going on for the past few days and weeks, we can finally rest easy and move one step closer to homebrew freedom. Booster's homebrew application which allows you to emulate various firmware versions is now released. Christmas can't get any brighter and blessings do come in threes. Especially after Dark_AleX's 2.71 SE-C Custom Firmware and Noobz's 3.00/3.01 Firmware Dumper and Decrypter magic, having Booster back in the scene is enough of a miracle to put Handel's "Hallelujah" Chorus to shame.

By the way, as we mentioned, this emulates only up to fw 2.82, so don't be fooled by the folder that says "3.01". Although it is said that 3.01 emulation is in the works, that magic ain't included in this release yet.

It might not be "the BIG 3-OH", but is anyone complaining? Now for that early Christmas present delivered straight from Booster's busy workshop!

Download: [DevHook 2.8x]

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by 1st (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» YES

OMG WOW N IM !ST!!!!:)

Re: need 1.5 GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...... (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» need 1.5 GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR......

need 1.5 GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR......

Re: kurt (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-11-29

» YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I LOVE MY 1.5 !!!!!! YIPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

HAHAAHAHAHAHAH!! kiss my ring 2.71!!

Re: kr0n (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» hm

does it work on 2.71sec?

Re: kurt (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-11-29

» neeeeeeeeeeeeed dump

neeeeeed a dump email me on kurt_blythman@hotmail.com

Re: kurt (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-11-29

» no

i DO NOT have a psp dump!

Re: kurt (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-11-29

» help

i hav got a 2.82 dump and it dosent want to load in devhook :( i have the F0 and F1 files but its not loading at all?!? the memostick flashes a few times then it turns off :( any one have any advise?

Re: nick (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» this is not a race

Woah Woah Woah Calm Down!!!

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Re: LOL - 2006-11-29

» nice job

BALLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: chomatz (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» installation tips

here's how i got it to run

1. copy contents of DH0500000/MS_ROOT/ to ms0:/
2. copy 2.71 data.psr on the root of memstick (ms0:/)
3. run psardumper press SQUARE
4. move ms0;/f0/kd/audio.prx to ms0:/audio.prx
5. delete ms0:/f0
6. copy 2.82 data.psr on the root of memstick (ms0:/)
7. move ms0:/f0 to ms0:/dh/282/f0
8. ms0:/audio.prx to ms0:/dh/282/f0/kd/audio.prx (overwrite existing file)
9. copy flash1:/ to ms0:/dh/282/f1 (i used fileassistant for this)
10. run devhook0.5
11. select "FLASH ROM" > "flash1: < ms0: install configfile" and press circle for 1 sec.
12. repeat step 11 (writing the config to flash 1 seems to be required)
13. uses these settings
- firmware+2.82
- cpu clock+default
- boot mode+xmb menu
14. select iso or umd
15. start devhook

Re: chomatz (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» forgot some things

you need to decrypt the 2.82 data.psr after step 6

Re: chomatz (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» more forgotten stuff

when decrypting 2.82 data.psr press CROSS

Re: kurt (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-11-30

» 1.5

do them instructions work for 1.5? And can i have some links to the data files?

Re: truecrisis (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» Easier way to install v0.50

this is easier cuz it skips some steps. also i provided links :)

from here @ QJ's download site:
1. Download PSAR Dumper for firmware 3.0
link:
http://dl.qj.net/3.00-3.01-Dumper-and-Decrypter-Hacks-Exploits-PSP/pg/12/fid/11404/catid/114

2. Download Firmware 2.82 update and 2.71 update (2.71 is on page 2 of download screen)
link to firmware selection page:
http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmwares/catid/163

3. Download "PBP unpacker" to extract DATA.psar from both updates.
link:
http://dl.qj.net/PBP-Unpacker-v0.94-PSP-Tools-Utilities-(on-PC)/pg/12/fid/8808/catid/192

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4. install devhook to your PSP. You should now have ms0:/dh/ folder
5. Install "PSAR dumper" program to your psp.
6. Copy the 2.82 data.psar to your ROOT FOLDER of PSP. (aka ms0:/)
7. Run PSAR dumper. PRESS "CROSS(X)" to extract the files to "ms0:/f0"
8. copy this new folder to dh/282/ . yes overwrite.
9. copy 2.71 DATA.psar to root folder
10. run "PSAR dumper" again, but this time press "SQUARE" (important!!)
11. copy the decrypted ms0:/f0/kd/audio.prx to ms0:/dh/282/f0/kd/
it is ok to delete ms0:/f0/ folder and files now.
12. copy a previous firmwares flash1 settings folder to your 282/f1 folder
if you dont have one laying around try fileassistant
13.start devhook
14.select "flashrom" and then the first setting (flash1: < ms0: install configfile) to flash your flash1 directory to your psp's internal flash1
15. #14 will only create directorys. repeat 14 to copy the files.
16. start devhook.

Re: SpankyMCnoodle - 2006-11-30

» 2.71 HEN D PORT

I hope someone ports this to 2.71 hen d for us POOR TA-082 users. I need to buy C++ for Dummies.

Re: axelixc - 2006-11-30

» Step by step tutorial @ page 11 by me

Pls refer page 11 my post if you want to install manually step by step. Good luck !

Re: gamebody (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» internet

it looks like internet browser isnt working in this version

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Re: td (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» !!!

OMGOMG! wat a nice christmas pressie from booster! cant w8 for 3.0!

Re: kurt (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» instructions

everything you need is on this site and with instructions its is soooooo easy even for a dum ass like me :P swear down USE THIS!

http://www.psp-haxors.com/devhook-ultimate-installer-v15/333

Re: wa7ly (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» love/hate devhook .50

ok so the emulation of 2.82 is awesome and i love it, but i have a few probs with it!
1. To my knowledge there is no DAX support and or plugin for dev hook .50 (i tried the plugin for .46 and as i figured it did not work)
2. It is not compatable with Harleyg custom firmware .2 when you turn the wireless off to load devhook (again my assumption it would not work but i tried anyway)
3. when you overclock devhook to 333/166 it will either lock up or completely not load at all.

anyone know any work arounds to these issues or new plugins (although i am pretty sure they do not exist as of yet) if you do e-mail me at

eatcheeseanddrivefast@gmail.com

Re: Bad Intentions - 2006-11-30

» I just..

.. came all over my keyboard. GREAT NEWS!

Re: James (Unregistered) - 2006-12-02

» CHEERS DUDE!

Thanks chomatz, you instuctions helped me out so much.

by i am god!! (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» !!2nd!!

2nd!!

Re: stfu (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» stfu

stfu this 1st post thing is ghey

Re: . (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» .

that wasnt a first post thing cuz it was second post retard

Re: 2nd post is ghey 2 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» 2nd post is ghey 2

2nd post is ghey 2

Re: . (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» .

lol i know, im just *****in with him

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by Ownage (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» 3rd

3rd!

Re: your ghey (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» ghey

3rd poster is ghey

Re: SpankyMCnoodle - 2006-11-30

» sweat

cool, hope dark alex or someone ports this to 2.71 hen d for us t-082 users

by drew4237 - 2006-11-29

» awesome

this is awesome. what r the new new features of 2.8?

by sudu (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» yay

just gr8!!!
booster the king is back, fuc*k off 1st and 2nd post guys

Re: a hahaha (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» YES

Oh yea!!! oh yea! BOOSTER! I bet he prob gonna release the big 3-OH on christmas? or even better? I hope dark alex says, hes a nice guy!!! rofl lets imagine 3.01 SE-A !!!!

by fimmy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» wow!

you da man booster ps 3rd lol

by THANK YOU BOOSTER! (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» YESSSSSSS

ITS FINNALY HERRRREEEE

by Beansta - 2006-11-29

» ...uh?

has ne1 opened the rar file 2 find a folder inside the "dh" folder labelled 3.01?.i tught this could only work up to 2.82

Re: anonymous (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» no

read the article it specifically mentions there is a 3.01 folder but it only works up to 2.82

by Looroll91 (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» People who always have to say 1st post...

You people really need to shut the ***** up. First post, Second post! Retards...

Well done BOOSTER!

Re: Dude (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» Good Job

Nice one Booster, but think tha the "orgasms" comment was a bit . . .

by Deezed (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» YAY!

Yay Booster! Nice comeback!

Appreciate all the hardwork and dedication you've put towards the whole project, and I look foward to downloading it NOW! Great job, Will appreciate finally getting to experience the 2.8 experience, on my 2.71 082 PSP :P

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

by Bawns (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» YES!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much BOOSTER
I'm actually crying because i'm soooooooo Happy!!
Everybody start to jump around!!

Re: whitelightnig (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» *****

godamn. I mean, I was happy too, but I didnt cry about it.

butch up!

by eddy (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» eloader?

is this compatible with eloader?

Re: 98acura (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» no

its is compatible with firmware 1.50 only

by HARDcorGamerxXx - 2006-11-29

» yes

yes finally it is here!!!

by jas0nuk (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» ^_^ ... ¬_¬

Idiots. That banner is the "return-to-1.50" one from when I released that Devhook mod. Looks like a 3 year old designed it.

Grats to BOOSTER, Mathieulh, Dark_AleX and everyone else involved with the release.

by AzumiUehara - 2006-11-29

» hey

will it work on a ta-082 2.8 psp?

Re: sorry but.. (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» sorry but..

no it manes that anyone with a 1.5 (or 2.71 SE-C)
can run it.

by hdfgjsfj (Unregistered) - 2006-11-29

» zfhsfdgh

YAYA THANK YOU BOOSTER YOU ARE GOD!!!

Re: SHT THE (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» FUC*

UP U BASTAR*! NEVER EVEN THINK OF SAYING THAT AGAIN!

Re: Lolzor (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» Awww^^

Looks like you upset the lil christian... bless him

HAHAHAHA

Re: joka (Unregistered) - 2006-11-30

» HAHAHAHAHAHAH

LOOK AT THAT GUY hahhhahahahahahahahha

BLESS HIS HEART