Homebrew Games & Applications

ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler

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[Update] 5.03 ChickHEN R2

[Changelog]
- Now supports homebrew
- Homebrew Support enhanced
- Tiff image blocking in HEN (displays unsupported)

Just a few moments ago Team Typhoon released a homebrew enabler for the Playstation Portable. This HEN (labeled as “ChickHEN”) will allow PSP owners to execute homebrew code on their PSP so long as they are not on the latest PSP firmware (5.50). You will need firmware 5.03 to run HEN (lower firmwares will not work). So if you are on anything lower than 5.03 you will need to update to 5.03.

Davee, along with Bubbletune and other PSP developers have been working hard and long to get this development out to the community and the day has finally come. You can check out how to run HEN on your PSP after the break as well as what HEN is incapable of doing.

Spoiler for More Information:

5.03 ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler - Team Typhoon (Article by Granite) So comes the release of the highly anticipated ChickHEN homebrew enabler by Team Typhoon. After 1800 Lines of code, 4 weeks of stressful developing and countless amounts of tests the dawn of a new homebrew era for all the 3000, 2000 and 1000 users is on the horizon. What was said to be impossible by many is now a reality, all styles homebrew are now running on the "unhackable" T88v3 and TA-090 motherboards rolled out by Sony.

What does the ChickHEN do?
ChickHEN as a Homebrew Enabler that allows the execution of homebrew via the PSP XMB. Running via a vulnerability in the lib TIFF the launcher takes advantage of the system by performing a kernel exploit and rebooting into a homebrew enabled enviroment. The ChickHEN remains active until the PSP is fully reset in which case official firmware loads from the flash. ChickHEN unlike other HEN's doesn't touch the flash0 and resides completely in memory. The h.bin supplied in this download consists of a loader and systemex, which is a inversed order of systemctrl and rebootex

What ChickHEN does NOT do?
-Run ISO, CSO or any other form of UMD backup.
-Run PSX Games
-Touch The Flash of your beloved PSP
-Magically allow the use of Custom Firmware
-Load plugins

How do i get the HEN to run on my PSP?

1. First off use the supplied TIFF image and place it in the PSP>PHOTO Directory.
2. Copy h.bin over to the MS ROOT and safely remove device.
2. Scroll over to the PHOTO icon on the XMB and click the ChickHEN folder and wait. (This will not work the first time, you may have to just use a method of loading that works for you but this is what we have found most efficient)
3. If all goes well the screen should blank out and flash green showing that the HEN is loaded and all is well.
4. Wait for your PSP to reboot and check your PSP's system software. It should now display: "5.03 ChickHEN".
5. Scroll on over to GAME and enjoy some Homebrew!

Disclaimer:
This software should not be used in conjunction with software which can enable the usage or disable the protections of copyrighted content. We will not be held responsible for any damage to your PSP system. This software comes with no warrenty.

Credits:
Team Typhoon: ChickHEN
MaTiAz: TIFF Eggsploit

Lawrence Jackson (LCJ14) – PSP 3000
MforMature staff: For everything
Everyone else who gave help during the development

SHA-1 of h.bin: 39339DF6D67DA88BDFF78261222AAADAEBCD9203
http://davee.x-fusion.co.uk

Spoiler for HEN Homebrew Compatibility List [Unofficial and RC2]:

HEN Compatibility [Unofficial and RC2]

This is only a compatibility thread. Please give your inputs and only Mention homebrew which is NOT already on this list.

OFFICIAL RELEASE RC-2:
Format: Homebrew [version]: works
NesterJ [1.11]: YES
DGEN [1.70 Lite]: YES
Master Boy [2.02]: YES
gpSP [?]: YES
Daedalus X64 [Beta 2]: YES
Ragdoll Cannon [2.11]: YES
JelloCar PSP [?]: YES
PSP Revolution [0.3]: YES
PSPTube++ [2008/02/24 for CFW3.71]: YES
HC Recovery Flasher [1.50]: YES (Backup AND Restore work!)
iR Shell [5.00]: NO
Possible Patch for IRshell:
1) install IRShell 5.0 as usual (no flash0 patches!)
2) replace /irshell/bin/irshell500s.prx with this one
http://pspfaqs.ru/uploads/files/homebre ... ll500s.zip
Key Cleaner [1.4]: YES
NEW PSAR DUMPER [Dumps 5.03]: YES
PSPdisp [0.1]: YES
PSP Tool [0.90]: YES
Time Machine [0.1]: YES
SEPlugins Time Machine [?]: YES
NetFront Internet Browser [Beta 2]: YES / NO
Homebrew Sorter [?]: YES
Guitarstar [?]: YES
Master boy [?]: YES
Crazy Gravity [?]: YES
Wagic [?]: YES
psptube [?]: YES
PSPVNC [?]: YES
Snes9xTYLmcm [?]: Yes
PSP Legacy [?]: YES(ad-hoc works)
PSP Doom [?]: YES (Infrasturcture mode works)
OpenBOR [v3.0 Build2244]: YES
Mame4All [v4.9r2]: YES
Bookr [v8.1]: YES
Adhoc File Transfer [v0.7]: Works with file transfer
AFKIM [?]: Wifi does not work
AFKIM [v 3.3.7]: Works!
GameMusicGear-MX [v1.1]: Works
LightMP3 [v2.0.0RC1]: Works
Links2 [?]: Works
MapThis! [v0.5.20]: Works
CSPSP [v1.61]: Works with wifi but somehow you cannot make an account. (Some people reported that they can make an account)
Alex the Alligator 4 Color Edition [?]: Works
TetriAbetes [1.50b3]: Works
PMPlayer Advance [build 20090503]: It crashes back to XMB
GeMP Homer's RIN [v3.3]: Works
PicoDrive [v1.35b]: Works
MasterBoy [v2.02]: Works
PSXChecker [v1.0]: Works
WiFile Transfer [v1.0a]: Works
WiFiController [v0.4.4]: Works
DosBox[?]: OK!
PSPFiler [6.0]: Not work! (Code: 80020148)
Dungeons Assault Run [1.0.6]: OK!
DOOM [?]: OK!
Quake for PSP [?]: OK
Quake 1 for PSP + (from PC) ID1 pak files: Working
PSP Nim [?]: OK!
PSPaint [?]: OK!
Bitmap Hunter [?]: OK!
Xadrez [?]: OK!
Multi Tasker [?]: Doesn't work (error:80020148)
PressMe [v0.0.2]: Works
PCMonitor [Alpha]: Works
Psplayer [v2.0]: Works
PSPkvm [v0.5.1 OE]: Works
PSPXTI [v1.3.0]: Works
ScummVM [v0.13.0]: Works
Polygon Wars [geometry wars retro evolved]: Works
Gods of Guitar [?]: Works
Divi Dead [?]: Works
PSPDictionary [v2.4.1]: Returns to XMB without an error message.
Wolfenstein 3D [v6.0]: Works
eLoader [v1.0.0.0]: Works

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[1.50 Homebrews with eLoader]
Tipster's Unzip/Unrar [0.3]: Works
Road Dog [?]: Doesn't Work
WifiSniffer [v0.2]: Doesn't Work
Pepviewer [v0.7]: Works
PSPlayerMT [?]: Works
LuaPlayer [v0.20]: Doesn't work
Ace Dictionary [?]: Doesn't work
PSX-P Emu Beta-1: Works

PSPCalculette [v2]: Works
CalculMP3 [v3.0]: Works
UMDumper [v0.1.2]: Works
mvspsp [2.3.1 for fw 3.xx]: OK
cps2psp [2.3.1 for fw 3.xx]: OK
Rubik Cube [v1.4]: Works
PSP Tool [v0.9]: Works (often crashes)
Play!Piano [?]: Works
Wolfenstein 3D [v6.0]: Crashes on loading/Works
Xplora [v1.6] Works
Xplora [v1.8]: NO
Rock Station [?]: Works
Psp Disp [v0.2]: Works
Psp Globe [Unknown v.]: Works
PortableVNC [1.2.8]: Works!
Powernoid [v.4d] Works!
PSPIRC [1.1.6] Works!
Hardware Alarm Suite2- Works! If using this program you need to use sleep mode and not power off mode, as powering off the PSP disables the HEN (plus poweroff mode requires a plugin)
PSP-Maps [version 2]: Works!
PSPident [0.4] = Works!
jelly car [1.1]: NO
jelly car [1.0]: Works!
PSPUAE [0.72 FAME/C EDITION]: YES
PSP Flash Dumper[?]: Works!
PspKanji [v2.3]: Works!
SuperMiniMario [Rev.3]: Working
PSP Adhoc Messenger [V0.5ByMickael]: Work
Popstation [2.0]: Work!
LUA Player HM7 and HM8:Work
squarez[0.8.1 SLIM]:Yes
Powder 110: works
IvEr PSP [V5.00] Works
Eyeliner v1.0 [3xx]: works
Purple motion v1.0 [3xx]: works
PSPvista [v0.3.1]: doesn’t work (fault 8002014c)
PSPvista [v0.8]:works

The unofficial hexed HENs compatibility is as follows (this will now NOT be updated):
NesterJ [1.11]: YES
DGEN [1.70 Lite]: YES
Master Boy [2.02]: YES
gpSP [?]: YES
Daedalus X64 [Beta 2]: YES
Ragdoll Cannon [2.11]: YES
PSP Revolution [0.3]: YES
PSPTube++ [2008/02/24 for CFW3.71]: YES
HC Recovery Flasher [1.50]: YES (Backup AND Restore work!)
Key Cleaner [1.4]: YES
NEW PSAR DUMPER [Dumps 5.03]: YES
PSPdisp [0.1]: YES
PSP Tool [0.90]: YES
Time Machine [0.1]: YES
SEPlugins Time Machine [?]: YES
Homebrew Sorter [?]: YES
PicoDrive
PortableVNC (Loads, but won't connect to host)
PSPRadio (Won't connect to the internet)
PSPIRC (sound doesn't work after exiting. Even launching a new game won't make the sound come back)
CSPSP (works fine, takes longer to load then CFW though)
Kitten Cannon (works fine)
JellyCar (works fine.)
iPong
Geometry Wars Portable
Boxhead PSP
AFKIM
AirCrack - PSP
Book Reader V8.1
Snes9xTYL-0.4.2ME
Nester J 1.11 RM
gpSP Kai 3.3:
Wololo's Wagic: OK!
SMS+ : OK!
Ragdoll Cannon v2.11 : OK!
PSP-MAPS : Worked but Crash on exit.
Virtual Globe: OK!
JellyCar: OK!
PSP2600 v1.1.4: OK!
Pipeline: OK!
Guitar Star: OK!
Decrypt the Game: OK!
Book Reader v8.1: OK!
Aircrack-PSP : OK!
PSP Filer : OK
psptube 2.0: OK

RC1:
No homebrew works due to a release bug. Only the HEN loads.

These lists have been compiled with the help of numerous members of the forums. I personally have not tested each and every application and hence some results may be wrong. Also remember that compatibility can vary between the PSP-1000/PSP-2000/PSP-3000.

There also seems to be an Easy HEN installer. Please report how good and stable it makes the HEN.
Get the Easy HEN installer:

For [PHAT (496.45KB)]

For [SLIM (500.23KB)]

Source = [dark-alex]

ChIcKHEN Release's (R1 & R2)
ChIcKHENR1 Original Release Link = Download [ChIcKHENR1]
Size = [188.75KB]
ChIcKHENR2 Updated Link = Download [ChIcKHENR2]
Size = [189.07KB]

ChIcKHEN R2 Easy Installers (phat & slim)
Link = Download [Slim ChIcKHENR2 Easy Installer]
Link = Download [PHAT ChIcKHENR2 Easy Installer]
Source = [MforMature]

Davee's Dev Site
ChIcKHEN Release Site = [Davee's Dev Site]

Hellcats Recovery Flasher v150
Hellcats Recovery Flasher v150 [UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE CFW's] [ALL EBOOTS INCLUDED]

The “Recovery Flasher” for PSPs that lets you pandoraless upgrade or downgrade your PSP to any (C)FW you like or recover it from most semi bricks has just been updated to version 1.50.

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H E L L C A T s R e c o v e r y F l a s h e r version 1.50
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* recover semi-bricks * up-/downgrade your CFW *
* flash *ANY* CFW directely to almost any other *
* backup/restore firmware flash (not NAND dump) *
* make and restore NAND dumps *
>> all without Pandora <<
================================================== =====

I added all CFW PBP files so you can boot to 3.71m33, 3.80m33, 3.90m33, 4.01m33, or 5.00m33 easily

Add the "RECOVERY" folder to your memory stick file location shown below:

MS0:\PSP\GAME\RECOVERY

You can boot this application from either your recovery menu or your XMB.

Hellcats orginal readme included within RECOVERY folder. - Gadget

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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ITFL7YYY

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