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 6.36 include
d
This program comes with no warranty, although we are convinced it cannot harm yo
ur PSP or void your sony warranty
See hbl/LICENSE for more info

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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.ne
t/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"
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5) Run the "Minna no sukkiri Demo" on your psp.
- When you reach the main menu, click on "continue" (second link, should be sele
cted by default)
- The Homebrew Loader should start, and show you a basic menu with a list of hom
ebrews. 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 c
opy 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.ne
t/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"
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5) Run the "Patapon Demo" on your psp.
- When you reach the main menu, click on "continue" and select the Savegame "Wol
o's return"
- The game will ask you to click any button, then to press "RTrigger", just do s
o
- The Homebrew Loader should start, and show you a basic menu with a list of hom
ebrews. 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 rest
art 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/