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Robert A. · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2006, 11:38 PM

kando has informed us that he launched a program through xLoader on firmware 2.80 that allowed him to not only delete files from flash0, but add his own. So what does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that things like custom gameboots, fonts, and so on can now be written to the PSP's firmware!

Now, why aren't we saying which program he used? Simple. There are absolutely no safeguards in place when you use this program, and it allows you to do anything to any of the files in flash0. On firmware 2.80, even replacing a single PRX module will nearly guarantee a brick. We feel it's important to keep you guys safe, so we're going to keep this relatively quiet until a safer method can be published.

Having said that, FreePlay has personally confirmed that custom backgrounds, fonts, and gameboots can all be written to flash0 using this method.

We look forward to seeing what will come from this new trick, and we give kando a round of applause for using a method so simple that all the developers ignored it as silly!

In the meantime, check out these videos brought to you by FreePlay and PSP3D.com that demonstrate the new advancements in action:

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[Video 2]

UPDATE:
Because we still can't write to the IPL (initial program loader) on firmware 2.80, this doesn't get us any closer to a working downgrader. However, it's still pretty nifty!

Anti Alchemist 5 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 12:14 AM

Yeah!

Another step closer!

::EDIT::

Aww, no downgrade.

And I did that "Carlton Banks" dance (My avatar) for nothing...

hige · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 01:22 AM

i dont mind not getting a Downgrader
im more than happy not loading isos and it'd be cool to use this program

gun335 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 02:07 AM

omg Flash0 write acess! sweet! This could mean kernel apps on a 2.8?

jcoolkatzerg · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 02:10 AM

hummm.....no ipl....I'm guessing we got VSH mode then? That'd make sense to me...or maybe sony put more restrictions on the ipl blocking code.

Michael M. · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gun335

omg Flash0 write acess! sweet! This could mean kernel apps on a 2.8?

Nope. Just customization at this point.

pj1115 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 04:05 AM

It's not too hard working out what the program is. I just tried it on Lostprophet's v2.80 PSP and he's very pleased with his new gameboot, font and backgrounds

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Although some of you others may know what it is too, I advise keeping it quiet; this isn't exactly a 'Noob' subject, and this particular program has lots of nifty features that a more inexperienced user may find confusing.
I'll be keeping it quiet, only my closer PSP using friends will know.

SpongeFreak52 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-20-2006, 09:02 AM

Well, downgrader or no downgrader, this is still an awesome breakthrough for 2.80 users. Great find, kando!