0okm has just released instructions enabling developers to make kernel mode applications in Firmwares 2.5/6 which would run using the eLoader. In case anyone's wondering, we did have kernel mode access on those firmwares, but it could only be done using HitchHikr's exploit in the GTA game.

Although the instructions themselves are nothing more than a small piece of code, it's very obvious that it's very useful for all the people in the community. Firstly, you don't need to wait for GTA to load up. Secondly, this is a big boon for all those who're stuck with a patched UMD, or do not have one.

Surprisingly, the instructions are very easy for even the most "noobiest" of programmers:

main.c
add line extern void kernel_ent(u32 Temp);
and write Kernel access in a function
use kernel_ent((u32) &your_function) to call it

Makefile
in line OBJS add kernel_ex.o
in line LIBS add -lpspvshbridge

0okm has also ported the original proof-of-concept which demonstrated kernel mode access on the 2.5/6 GTA exploit. Further, he has also bundled the source, so that all you budding programmers can have a look at it. Also thanks to Jordan in #noobzOT for the heads-up!

Download Link: [Firmware 2.5/6 Kernel mode access through VSH proof-of-concept]

0okm has released a modified version of eLoader for 2.50/2.60. We are probably all aware of 0okm's hardware modifications to the PSP, but this is one of his most recent software creations, and this time it comes to eLoader.

eLoader was developed by Fanjita and Ditlew using the GTA exploit. Now, for those who did not downgrade or can not downgrade (those with TA-082 motherboards), you can now run eLoader and use a USB connection to transfer files to or from your PSP. In the past this was not possible using the eLoader on 2.5/2.6, but 0okm has worked his magic and it is now possible! Although eLoader can not load the USB call function, this program can. All you have to do is run this application after having started eLoader

Thanks MedievalAnubis for the tip!

UPDATE: Those who earlier tried to download this application complained that the download link was not working. We apologize for that. But you can go ahead and try it now...the link has been fixed. Have fun!

Download: [eLoader w/USB (2.50/2.60)]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]