PSP Homebrew Developer tommydanger - author of the original DevHook firmware installer and IceTea - has released a functions library for homebrew development. The library enables the unit to trigger several of the PSP's built-in dialogs with just one function. The archive also provides a sample program for reference. The program was tested on 3.52 M33-4.

Download: PSP Dialogs library
Visit: QJ.NET PSP development forums

PSP homebrew coder Sleepy (aka Sleepy566) dropped us a line to let us know that Devhook Firmware Installer has been updated to version 0.6i. As Sleepy explained "This program was originally created by Tommydanger, as a n00b friendly way to install new scary firmwares into Devhook easily."

Sleepy is responsible for later modifications to this PSP-based app, which have been improving its compatibility. As for this homebrew's latest changelog:

• Added full support for firmware 3.40 (please note that devhook doesn't support 3.30+)
• Bug fixes (not all fixed, check out readme for more info)
• Added newest Devhook and folders for all the firmwares you could decrypt (though unsupported)
• Added firmware 1.50 as an example of where to keep FWs (much confusion on that point)
  

Version 0.6i is expected to work on 1.00, 1.50, 2.71 SE (all), and all OE firmware, although the author is requesting that users avoid emailing him on why this app won't run on 3.03 or 3.11 fws anymore. He further notes experiencing errors when trying to decrypt fw 3.30 - fixes for this problem are underway.

Full installation and usage instructions are available in the file bundle - we invite users to view the file README before using this application. Once again, we thank Sleepy for giving us the heads-up regarding this latest release.

Download: Devhook Firmware Installer v0.6i

Are you ready? We said, are you ready? For the thousands in attendance and the millions watching... Oh God! Let's cut the DX intro and just move on with the update, shall we? Homebrew developer Sleepy (aka Sleepy566 in the QJ.Net Forums) just updated the very useful application DevHook Firmware Installer to v0.6h.

This program was originally created by Tommydanger to help those who are rather afraid of installing new firmwares to DevHook. And anyone who has used this before will agree that it is quite noob-friendly and it takes away all your homebrew fears. That doesn't mean though that you will not take precautions.

Anyway, Sleepy566 said that as of the moment, there are no known issues for DevHook Firmware Installer v0.6h. Everything is ready to run, as the coder included the customized Devhook 0.52010000. And as such, it should run on all known firmwares. Below is the complete changelog for this version. Please make it a point to browse through the Readme file before using this.

Version 0.6h

• Bug fixes corresponding to previous version's additions
• Added newest Devhook and folders for all the firmwares you could decrypt (though unsupported)

Version 0.6g

• Added full support for 3.30 (didn't forget anything this time)

Download: DevHook Firmware Installer v0.6h

Ah, DevHook. Just the sheer mention of it sends shivers down the spine. So, you can just imagine our joy when homebrew coder Sleepy566 dropped by QJ Forums and informed us about an updated version of Tommydanger-original DevHook Firmware Installer.

In the last version, v0.6d, Sleepy566 mentioned that the application could install 3.11. However, the coder noticed that there were a couple of few missing code lines that allow full support for 3.11. Sleepy fixed that, and this program should run on all firmwares now.

Remember that you need to have the latest version DevHook installed to run this installer. Once you have that, extract everything in the ZIP file to the root of your memory stick. The changelog for Devhook Firmware Installer v0.6f is as follows:

Version 0.6f: Added full support for 3.11 (Didn't realize it was missing) and Minor bug fixes
Version 0.6e: Bug fixes, sometimes "couldn't generate OUT file"

Download: DevHook Firmware Installer v0.6f
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

Sleepy's released a minor upgrade to Tommydanger's oft-used DevHook Firmware Installer. As he mentions, he's edited the program to increase its compatibility and to support newer firmwares.

Here's the changelog for this new, semi-unofficial update to DevHook Firmware Installer v0.6d:

• Removed error causing crashes
• Added full support for firmwares 3.03 - 3.11
• Tidied up and re-arranged code
• Bugs found and wiped out
• Smoothed out the code a bit
• Made a new ICON0 for the program
• Added support for firmware 3.02 and everything below
  

As always, make sure you check the latest readme. There don't seem to be any known issues so far with the application, but you should always check the readme to be sure. With that said, be careful, and enjoy the application.

Download: [DevHook Firmware Installer v0.6d]

Homebrew developer Tommydanger recently updated his homebrew application, IceTea to v1.3. Aside from making Popstation-compatible PSX eboots, it also allows you to create PSP-compatible PSX eboots, extract ISOs from PSX eboots, create manual from png images, and to create manuals from a simple text file.

All of these you could do just by using this one program. Anyway, here is the changelog for v1.3:

• fixed auto id bug
• ability to patch manual game id
• proper check of toc file
• reorganized menu bar

Tommydanger provided a very detailed readme file that comes with the download, so you won't have a hard time using this app. Also, you could check out our past report on this app if you want more info about IceTea. With all that said, here's the download link.

Download: [IceTea v1.3]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

Tommydanger from our forums has just updated his IceTea graphical user interface (GUI) for making Popstation-compatible PSX EBOOTs. The point of this GUI is to give you just one program that would allow you to create PSP-compatible PSX eboots, extract ISOs from PSX eboots, create manual from png images and to create manuals from a simple text file.

All the basics were in v1.0 but this updated version has been released to enhance usability. Here's the changelog:

• Added gameid autodetection (thanks to SeattleMan from www.sonyindex.com for providing his PS1 game database)
  
• Added progress bar to iso extraction/eboot compilation dialog, so you actually see the progress :P
• Fixed glitch which made the windows explorer think iso extraction/eboot compilation dialog crashed when in reality it was still running

This program also features CDDA support built in by Tinnus and the proper iso extraction by flatwhatson, so some of the credit for this excellent application goes to them. Note: This should run on all Windows versions from 98 up until the recently-released Windows Vista 32-bit.

Download: [IceTea v1.1]
View: [Forum release thread]

We're here to serve you IceTea. No, it ain't the drink. This IceTea here is tommydanger's graphical user interface for making PSX Eboots. Yeah, yeah. So there's nothing new with it, you say. But you see, he wanted to "incorporate all the latest PSx <-> PSP features into a single ready-to-use executable plus make it as easy to use as possible." Apart from this, he also wanted to make a multiplatform solution for pops.

The features of IceTea 1.0 are:

• Create PSP compatible PSX eboot (customize eboot menu appearance)
• Extract ISO from PSX eboot
• Create manual from png images
• Create manual from text file (useful for gamefaqs...)

We suggest you head over to our forums and, of course, the readme to check out the details of this app. Trust us, you'll never go wrong with the readme.

tommydanger also would like to thank Coldbird, Dark_Alex, flatwhatson, Tinnus for their codes that he has used in this program. Oh, and to everyone else he forgot who made it all possible.

Download: [IceTea 1.0]
Discuss: [Forum release thread]

We have been inundated with a range of different Booster that allows PSP users to use fw1.5 and fw2.71 on a single PSP.">DevHook firmware installers over the past few days, notable of which were those from tommydanger (the guy that started it all off) and the recently-released one from Black_skull for firmware 3.02.

Today, tommydanger has released another DevHook Firmware Installer to make it easier for you to install DevHook versions onto your PSP - something that will while your time away until Booster releases another version of DevHook. DevHook Firmware Installer 0.5b now installs any firmware update ranging from 2.80 - 3.02 into the correct folders of DevHook.

An advantage for those of you with smaller memory sticks is that this version deletes the update after installation, something good for users of 32MB sticks. Also, if you had a problem with the X/O button configuration last time you used this application, then you'll be glad to hear that tommydanger has fixed this to comply with the US/EU X/O button layout. Here's how to use this application:

• Place the desired firmware update on the root of your memory stick and make sure it's labelled "EBOOT.pbp"
• Install the latest version of Devhook and this installer.
• In the XMB menu choose "Devhook Firmware Installer"
• Once prompted hit [X] to install the firmware files for DevHook
• Wait till PSP reboots, start Devhook, choose desired firmware, and reboot. Done!

The source code has been included in the download, and remember you can find all of the Firmware Update EBOOTs in the PSP firmware update of our downloads site.

Download: [2.80-3.02 DevHook Firmware Installer 0.5b]
Download: [Firmware Update EBOOTs]
View: [Forum release thread]

As you're probably well aware by now, PSP Firmware 3.02 has been released today containing nothing more than a few lousy security fixes. Luckily, none of these security fixes has interfered with the running of DevHook v0.51, the latest version of the DevHook beta which allows you to emulate firmware 3.01 - which means that you can now also enjoy 3.02 on your homebrew capable PSP.

Tommydanger came along yesterday to make installing firmware 3.01 easy via his 3.01 DevHook Firmware Installer, which just required the 3.01 Update Eboot and no other technical knowledge. But with the latest developments, I'm sure the homebrew community's aching for a 3.02 easy installer.

Well, look no further as ProjectX007 has stepped up to the challenge by modifying tommydanger's installer. Now he presents us with an easy way to install 3.02 into DevHook v0.51. The installer comes in Eboot form that runs on your PSP to install the firmware. Also, ProjectX007 has provided a modified version of DevHook v0.51, accommodating a menu that supports the installation of 3.02. Go ahead and click on the downloads and have fun emulating the latest firmware on the PSP block!

Download: [Firmware 3.02 DevHook Installer]
Download: [DevHook v0.51 with 3.02 Menu]
Download: [PSP Firmware 3.02 Update JP]
Discuss: [Forum release thread]