Developer Becus25 has sent word of the release of the AntiUpdate v3 homebrew plugins for PSPs running on custom firmware 3.80 M33. This release carries a new SDK and source codes for other developers. Details regarding this plugin are available in the full article.

Download: 3.80 AntiUpdate V3

With the latest Custom Firmware for our Sony PlayStation Portables already released, Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew developer Dark_Moon once more comes through for the scene with a fresh release of the 1.50 kernel add-on for the 3.73 HX-1 Custom Firmware. Check out the entire details of this update at the full article.




Download: Kernel Addon for 3.73 HX-1 Beta

Becus25 has now come out to deliver rGameboot Utility v0.2 to all followers of the PSP homebrew scene. This application generates an opening_plugin for rgameboot and allows users to select the root of the program.

If you've been using an older version of the application, this release can be considered safer since it now checks if the drive written is in either ms0 or flash. If it finds that it isn't in either format, the application will output "false" and refuse to generate the opening_plugin.

Other PSP coders will be pleased to know that the source code for the program was also released and is included in the compressed file. As with all homebrew, remember to go over all the documentation before doing anything to prevent any unwanted problems with the PSP.

Download: rGameboot Utility v0.2 with source code
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums

Homebrew coder becus25 rolled out a new build of the application rGameboot bringing it up to version 1.1. This is really a surprise release, seeing that it's been a while since the developer updated the program.

rGameboot stands for Random Gameboot and gives users the ability to randomize a total of three gameboots. Version 1.1 comes with a Windows-compatible utility called rGameboot utility. This particular part of the plugin allows for generating a new opening_plugin.prx and where you will select the root to load the gameboots.

becus25 also said that the plugin uses the autoboot during operation. rGameboot v1.1 comes with a Readme.txt file containing vital information for the program to work. If you are still unsure on how to use this, you can discuss the release with other users through the forum link below. The coder also mentioned that the application  was tested using DAX's CFW 3.40 OE.

Download: rGameboot v1.1
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

It looks like the homebrew community is going to lose another developer for some time - to school. Well, it's not a bad thing and it's good to have priorities. To make up for another absence, becus25 has released an upgraded version of Vsh Resource Manager, or Vrm, and made the source code public.

Vsh Resource Manager is basically a theme flashing application that sports custom firmware support (OE, M33, and Wildc*rd). For version 1.0, becus25 worked some kinks out and added other functions into the homebrew app. Here's the complete list from the dev's release thread:

• Small bug fix.
• When you flash a file, vrm will show the size of it.
• If you haven't put the pngs files on his root, the program won't start.
• On main menu vrm will show the folder root selected.
• Support for exit of the application pressing L+R+START . With this you can exit of the application of any part.

We need not remind you that messing with your flash0 always has that risk of bricking (here's to hoping you have an extra battery). Anyway, enjoy.

Download: Vsh Resource Manager v1.0
Download: Vsh Resource Manager v1.0 (source code)
Visit: QJ's PSP Development Forum

Theme-flashing application Vsh Resource Manager or Vrm has just been updated by owner becus25 to version 0.5 and several new additions and improvements have been implemented. Since the last version, this program has already been made compatible with OE, M33, and WildCard custom firmwares. The following changelog was provided by becus25 himself:

• The Selection folder now is more beautiful.
• You can do backups of your flash0 rcos that can flash with the flasher.
• Support for return to the main menu when you are on a submenu using the circle button.
• Added a new screen for view the status of the rcos flashed.
• When you have bad flashed a rco, the screen will show:[rco name] -> [status]; where status is "corrupted"
• Added four rcos more that are [opening_plugin, music_main_plugin, video_main_plugin, and video_plugin_videotoolbar .rco]
• Changed the color of the menu text, now you can see it better

Take note that Vsh Resource Manager v0.5 doesn't come with a Readme.txt file so don't proceed with installation if you are not sure with what you are doing. It would be wise to consult our forum link below and discuss this program with other users to avoid any problems.

Download: Vsh Resource Manager v0.5
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

PSP homebrew coder becus25 is back and has just released the newest version of Vsh Resource Manager or Vrm. It's now on version 0.2 and its now compatible with OE, M33, and Wildcard custom firmware.

In case you missed the first release, Vsh Resource Manager is a theme flashing app. As promised, the dev has included support for custom firmwares, though becus25 mentioned that he has only tested the application on 3.40 OE. Here are the additions for version 0.2:

• Support custom firmware OE/m33/Wildcard
• On the OE part you can (of moment) select six folders that are
• ms0:/vrm/a
• ''/b
• ''/c
• ''/d
• ''/e
• ''/f
• Now you can flash more of 5 rcos . Now you can flash 11 rcos and the gameboot that are :
• topmenu_plugin, gameboot.pmf , photo_plugin, music_plugin, game_plugin, savedata_plugin, savedata_utility, sysconf_plugin, system_plugin, system_plugin_bg ,system_plugin_fg and impose_plugin.rco.

The dev shares credit with TrAnK (author of pic1.png) and FZero (author of icon0.png), whose files he included in the project. Anyway, check out the readme (notas ; notes.txt) that comes with download. And just in case you've unsure of what you're doing, skip over to the QJ forums link below so you can discuss your questions with becus25 himself or other members.

Download: Vsh Resource Manager v0.2
Visit: QJ's PSP Development forum

 

It seems Becus25 isn't completely done with the homebrew scene yet! Over on our forums, we found out that Becus25 has released another piece of homebrew for users to try out for their PSPs, called Vsh Resource Manager v0.10a.

Vsh Resource Manager is a theme flashing application for your PSP. According to Becus25, it uses the virtual keyboard (or OSK) found in the folder of the themes to work. Becus25 also states that the Vsh Resource Manager only works perfectly on FW 1.50, though if you're tech-savvy enough, you can try updating his work to work in tandem with OE or M33 firmwares.

The PSP homebrew developer also notes that he won't be having a lot of time to code for the homebrew scene in the next few weeks, so he plans on releasing the code to the public eventually. In the meantime, those who want to try patching this application may want to check the readme first before doing so. That being said, feel free to download the app and see how it works for you.

Download: Vsh Resource Manager v0.10a
Visit: PSP Development Forums

A bit of bad news for the PSP homebrew community, and those of us who reap the benefits of their labors: one of today's up-and-coming coders, becus25, has recently announced that he's leaving the scene on a sad note. We get you all the details of this rather unfortunate turn of events.

The news comes directly from becus25's own blog, with only a single entry that holds his final message to the homebrew scene. Fortunately, he also included an English version of his farewell letter. Here it is, verbatim:

Definitively I am not in a good moment. They have been several things that have happened these days which I want neither to remember nor to mention anything. I leave the scene. The code of the IE will not be thrown for personal reasons.

I sit it. A greeting.

Certainly a sad day indeed. We wish becus25 the best of luck with his future endeavors, and give him thanks for all the work he's put into contributing to the homebrew scene as we know of it.

Homebrew developer becus25 has just released a new build of his own PlayStation Portable custom firmware, bumping it up to 1.62 IE-D Update5. Aside from the many features that come with every release, one of main function of this CFW is that it allows users to have two different firmwares at once.

The coder mentioned that those interested to use this should be sure that their PSP units are running on Sony's official FW 1.50. It was also said that this build is not compatible with TA-082 to 86. With all that said, here's the changelog for Custom Firmware 1.62 IE-D Update5:

• Updates of Sony locked from game/memory stick (when you execute some update of XMB la PSP will return to XMB).
• Updates of Sony from UMD locked (patched the function vshKernelLoadExecVSHDiscUpdater)
• And if you execute a update the PSP will do this ... :
• My flasher copy the file updater.pbp located on ms0:/psp/ie162 to flash1 (updater.pbp is the updater of the IE for install other IE new.
• When the system call the function vshKernelLoadExecVSHDiscUpdater from the XMB the console will return to XMB and copy the updater.pbp from flash1 and put it on ms0 for show it on XMB.
• Note: The folder 'ie162' will should be download of internet also .
• Note 2: Not use the updater.pbp from 1.50 firmware . Your psp will be bricked.
• Suggestion of darkcommon of it function of darkcommon. Thanks.
• Now load eboots of 1.0 firmware you shouldn't from recovery. This function will be enabled automatically.
• Fixed a small bug found on recovery.

Custom firmware 1.62 IE-D Update5 comes with a Readme file containing added reminders from the coder. Be sure to read that first before installing this on your PSP units.

Download: Custom Firmware 1.62 IE-D Update5