Half-Byte Loader for the Sony PSP

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Where can I get the latest version of this software ?
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http://wololo.net/wagic/hbl


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What is it ?
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Half-Byte Loader: Homebrew Loader for all PSP models up to firmware 6.37 included
This program comes with no warranty, although we are convinced it cannot harm your PSP or void your sony warranty
See hbl/LICENSE for more info

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(for Firmwares 6.XX -> 6.36) How to use directly from the XMB
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1) copy the files from this archive at the root of your memory stick.
You should end up with a h.bin file at the root of your memory stick, as well as a hbl folder, and a "HBL" folder in PSP/GAME

2) Put some homebrews in your PSP/GAME folder.
You can download a few homebrews confirmed to work on HBL here: http://wololo.net/wagic/2010/07/18/15-essential-homebrews-that-run-on-half-byte-loader/
More homebrews can be downloaded from major PSP sites, google for "PSP Homebrew

3) Run "Half Byte Loader" on your PSP
- The Homebrew Loader should start, and show you a basic menu with a list of homebrews. Click on "X" to start one

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(for Firmwares 5.XX -> 6.36) How to use with the Sukkiri exploit
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1) Install theMinna no sukkiri Demo on your PSP.
This demo can be downloaded at: http://www.pspdemocenter.com/page.php?id=2615

2) Download the Sukkiri exploit (Savegame) from http://wololo.net/wagic/hbl and copy it in your PSP/SAVEDATA folder

3) copy the files from this archive at the root of your memory stick.
You should end up with a h.bin file at the root of your memory stick, as well as a hbl folder

4) Put some homebrews in your PSP/GAME folder.
You can download a few homebrews confirmed to work on HBL here: http://wololo.net/wagic/2010/07/18/15-essential-homebrews-that-run-on-half-byte-loader/
More homebrews can be downloaded from major PSP sites, google for "PSP Homebrew".

5) Run the "Minna no sukkiri Demo" on your psp.
- When you reach the main menu, click on "continue" (second link, should be selected by default)
- The Homebrew Loader should start, and show you a basic menu with a list of homebrews. click on "X" to start one


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(for Firmwares 5.XX -> 6.20) How to use with the Patapon2 exploit
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1) Install the Patapon2 Demo on your PSP.
This demo can be downloaded at: http://www.pspdemocenter.com/page.php?id=2948

2) Download my Patapon exploit (Savegame) from http://wololo.net/wagic/hbl and copy it in your PSP/SAVEDATA folder

3) copy the files from this archive at the root of your memory stick.
You should end up with a h.bin file at the root of your memory stick, as well as a hbl folder

4) Put some homebrews in your PSP/GAME folder.
You can download a few homebrews confirmed to work on HBL here: http://wololo.net/wagic/2010/07/18/15-essential-homebrews-that-run-on-half-byte-loader/
More homebrews can be downloaded from major PSP sites, google for "PSP Homebrew".

5) Run the "Patapon Demo" on your psp.
- When you reach the main menu, click on "continue" and select the Savegame "Wolo's return"
- The game will ask you to click any button, then to press "RTrigger", just do so
- The Homebrew Loader should start, and show you a basic menu with a list of homebrews. click on "X" to start one


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Troubleshooting/Bugs
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The HBL is a work in progress. Known issues:
- Some homebrews will not work at all
- The HBL will sometimes crash before reaching the menu. In that case, just restart it
- For issues regarding HBL in general, go to http://wololo.net/talk


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THIS PROGRAM IS GPL
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sources can be downloaded from http://code.google.com/p/valentine-hbl/
