We have just picked word that Team aXr^2 has once again released a new build of their Flash0 Spacer application for the PSP. For those asking, this application will allow you to back up your PSP's flash0, as well as freeing up 2.5 MB of space by "dummying" up unimportant files on your flash0. Version 2.0.1 hosts several new changes, the biggest of which is a bug fix for its backup function. As for the rest of the changes since version 2.0:

• Changed exit button from L+R to SELECT
• Changed some folder names, to get prepared for 3.71M33 compatibility.
• Changed Battery Limits: If you are under 30%, you either plug in your AC adaptor to continue,
• or press X to exit.
• Corrected grammar and mistakes in "USERS GUIDE.txt"
  

As a reminder, this version of Flash0 Spacer is not built to work with PSPs running on custom firmware 3.71 M33, and is still limited to the PSP Phat. Given the change note's indications, however, we could be looking at a 3.71 M33-compatible release in the near future. We warn would-be users that this application will modify your PSP's flash0 - be sure to view the file bundle's instructions for proper details, and the dev team's release thread over at the QJ.NET forums.

Download: Flash0 Spacer v2.0.1
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development forums

Team aXr^2 are back with a new version of F0 Spacer. This application lets PlayStation Portable owners back up their PSP's flash0. It can also free up up to 2.5MB more space by "dummying" unimportant files in the flash0.

It's been a while since our last coverage of this application, and a lot of changes have been made to F0 Spacer since version 1.1.1. Here's F0 Spacer version 2's complete changleog:

• A total re-write on the codes.
• New menu, selection method, and colours.
• Say bye bye to Loading!
• Added:
• New Dummy/Free Space options.
• "Restore" Function.
• "Re-enable" Function.
• "Firmware Mode", for better flashing quality!
• New Intro Screen (or splash screen whatever you call that.
• Power Functions, which will cut you off if you have less than 30% battery, and show power percentage in the menu.

This version of F0 Spacer is for PSP Phats only and is not yet compatible with Team M33's 3.71M33 custom firmware. Team aXr^2 is working on 3.71M33 compatibility, though, so hopefully we'll see that in the next version.

This app makes changes to your PSP's Flash0, so make sure to read the documentation included in the download carefully before you do anything.

Download: F0 Spacer v2
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums thread

Homebrew developer roe-ur-boat dropped by once again at QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and release a new version of the project F0 Spacer. This application is owned by Team aXr^2 and the group is composed of roe-ur-boat himself and another coder Acerthief.

This build brings the program up to version 1.1.1. If you missed our last coverage on this application, take note that F0 Spacer allows PlayStation Portable owners to back up the flash0 as well as "dummy" unimportant files in the flash0.

All in all, this program can create up to 2.5 MB more space for its user. Here's the rather short changelog for this build:

• Fixed the bug if you exit by pressing home.
• Flashing/Dumping Loading Speeds even faster!

While this is just a minor update, the improvement done on the loading speed of flashing is very much welcome and necessary. The download below contains a Readme.txt file containing pertinent information about installation and other reminders from Team aXr^2.

F0 Spacer v1.1.1 is compatible with custom firmwares 3.52 M33 and 3.40 OE. Not following the instructions found in the Readme file could cause problems to your PSPs.

Download: F0 Spacer v1.1.1
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Homebrew developer roe-ur-boat dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and released version 1.1 of the application F0 Spacer. In a nutshell, this program is designed to backup your PSP's flash0 as well as dummy unimportant files in flash0 to create up to 2.5 MB more space.

Take note that even though just one developer made the release, F0 Spacer belongs to a group of coders collectively known as Team aXr^2. Anyway, the following have changed since the first build which we believe was not publicly released:

• v1
• First Release.
• Bugs: Will not backup if you don't create "fpbu" folder in ms0:/.
• v1.1
• Added "about" Section.
• Now the program goes back to the main menu instead of exiting after using a function.
• Flashing Speeds now faster!
• Fixed minor bugs.
• Fixed bug mentioned above (see v1).

F0 Spacer only works with custom firmwares 3.52 M33 and 3.40 OE. Team aXr^2 mentioned that they are not responsible if you brick your PlayStation Portable units while using this because of not following all and any instructions found in the Readme.txt file.

Download: F0 Spacer
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum