Custom Firmware Proof Of Concept LS Mod v2 For PSP 1.5

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Nuova release del Custom Firmware modificato da LordSturm. Sono stati risolti 2 bugs che affliggevano la versione precedente ed introdotte alcune interessanti novità.

Custom Firmware Proof Of Concept LS Mod v2 For PSP 1.5
by LordSturm

LordSturm has released version 2 (FIX) of his Custom Firmware modification for PSP titled "Casual". Of course, this custom Firmware modification is a modification of Dark_AleX's original Custom Firmware Proof Of Concept, and adds many new features which are sure to encourage those still on a 'clean' firmware 1.5 to bite the bullet and install a custom Firmware.

Changelog:

BUG FIXED! - Shell Style and Mod-Chip Style now function correctly!
X-Flash is now loaded using simply "X" and now loads from "ms0:/CASUAL/XFLASH/eboot.pbp"
In Normal or Shell mode, you can opt to load DevBoot.pbp instead by holding O during that boot.
"D-Pad DOWN" is now set to totally disable the mod, it acts like theres no config.txt file.
Uninstaller fixed, now actually removes nameplate, so install again then uninstall if problems occur.

Those were the bug fixes and changes for this release, but here's why you should use this over Dark_AleX's original Custom Firmware:

Recovery mode is now accessed via L+R.
L is required to perform recovery options.
1.00 index.dat now supplied, in PSP/SYSTEM. (custom, not from sony.)
Do not move the index.dat, as it no longer looks at root.
L will bypass all autoboot functions, and will deter plugins, this is SAFE MODE.
vshmain.prx is now backed as well as copied once, press L+Triangle to switch to the backup.
Note the backup is automatically accessed if the vshmain_real.prx is missing.
Recovery mode has a new look, and borders are drawn. ( Too sexy for recovery, too... forget it. )
You can now assign up to 100 prx's to load!!!
As a note, this doesn't mean 100 prx's can be handled by the PSP, it just removes the limit.

Note: Even though the functionality is provided, don't use it to re-flash the 1.5 update, in regards to the 1.00 index.dat or it will break your PSP. It is only for research purposes, and if you simply want to remove the custom Firmware, consider upgrading to 2.0 and downgrading back or using Slasher's unflasher.


1. EXTRACT ALL FILES (Expecially the CASUAL Folder) TO YOUR MEMORYSTICK! (Including "dh")
2. Run the Casual Flasher v2. (Uninstall previous versions with the supplied UNFLASHER.)
3. Reboot your PSP. (Configurator pops up, enjoy!)

Now you are done.

Notes:

Make sure you have a 150 DevHook Dump, before trying to load "DH Protect Mode" with "DPad UP"

Make sure you have a "reboot.bin" in 150F before trying to load "DH Enhance Mode" with Triangle.

Make sure you have the XFLASH Folder (Remove renaming methods.) in CASUAL to use X.

Make sure you ACTUALLY have DevHook before using "DevBoot.pbp" or the Mod-Chip style.
|_ Note you must configure DevHook to your likings with the latest devhook FIRST.

Do your self a favor, and remove any nameplate you might have with X-Flash first. The included CSO is not ILLEGAL, it contains Zero Byte BIN's and custom PNG's.
|_ USE THIS CSO TO BYPASS AUTOBOOT IN DEVHOOK, No error screen either!!!

Index.dat is NO LONGER included as index.dat, (Still as flash.dat for flashing.)

Things to notice...

- After installing Mod, turn PSP off right away, you will get a config menu first thing!
- You CAN change what Normal mode autoboots when L is pressed, take a visit to config.txt...
- You CAN change what Shell, Shell Mode starts, once again visit config.txt...
- YOU CAN STILL LOAD MODULES, once again visit the config.txt...
|_ With the above 3, Casual Configurator will retain all details manually insterted.

NOTE: Don't toggle settings true and false, in config.txt they can prove hazardous to your PSP.
- You can put ANY homebrew in the XFLASH folder in CASUAL, so thats X O and L! :P

Whats New? THIS time round!!!

- Recovery mode is now R again...
- In recovery mode, you can press L+R+Start to start auto format. (Auto re-install 1.50. )
- Holding X+DpadDown will execute XFlasher, just incase you messed up with it... (WON'T repair.)
- Intergrated PROTECTED mode, and DEVHOOK modes, require "reboot.bin" and "Dumps" on MS.
- NEW BOOT STLYES! Normal, Shell and Mod-chip
- Normal boots 1.50 unless L is held, then assigned homebrew loads.
- Shell loads assigned Shell always, with no conditions, allows Xflash/Recovery...
- Mod-chip loads latest devhook configuration, unless interupted with L.
- For saftey reasons, you may not enter PROTECTED/DEVHOOK versions of 1.50 by DEFAULT yet.
|_ It is required to hold down UP, or Triangle, respectivly...
- 2 DevHook config files included, required for protected and devhook modes.
- The Configuration menu can now be brought up by pressing SELECT, and loads by default once.
- vshmain_bak.prx is no longer created, nor used. (Useless feature.)
- Holding DOWN will revoke ALL modifications, ie. KXPLOIT etc. but allow Autoboot...
- Hold UP for protected mode, and Triangle for Devhook enhancement mode.
- Holding L will only skip autoboot, mods will load. (Varys upon styles.)
- Holding Triangle or UP bypasses all other autoboots, but all Mods are loaded.
- NAMEPLATE appears in About, refrence for instructions etc.
- Unflasher intergrated into Configrator, will close configurator.

NOTE: When using Configurator, restart the PSP after the configurator writes to use new settings.

Disclaimer: This program has ben tested on my psp. However, as all programs that write to the flash, there is always some risk of breaking the PSP. Use it at your own risk.

IMPORTANT (to avoid confusion): the program includes a file called vshmain.prx. This file is NOT of Sony, it comes from me, the source of everything is released.

CREDITS

ORIGINAL CUSTOMFIRMWARE PROOF OF CONCEPT BY Dark_AleX <-- Yer dat right, not me.
This MODIFICATION of Dark_AleX's work, is by LordSturm. (Along with all the new features.)
My buddy DANZEL for compiling everything for me and helping me code.
|_ I did all the modifying turning to danzel for sytax help.
Included "DEVBOOT.PBP"/"MODNORM.PBP"/"SAFEMOD.PBP" are Modified DevHook modules.
|_ DEVHOOK is by Booster, DevHook is NOT included.
Included MODIFIED UNDO Flasher, by Slasher. (Modified to work in CASUAL v2)
Incldued Name_Plate.png Mod, thanks to Art for the info.
Thanks to Sakyr for testing. Thanks to Piny for the original name.