From e1a653a484ac068fbc1038f849fb7f246e937c4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CTurt Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2020 11:56:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Mention ImgBurn for Windows --- README.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5d8723d..0d0b3cd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -42,7 +42,11 @@ If you intend to make your own image containing additional homebrew / modified i Once you've identified your console's DVD Player version, copy all of the homebrew you would like to include on the disc into that directory in the `Filesystem` (EG: `Filesystem/3.10EU/`). ### Step 3: Make an image -Once you've placed all the homebrew files you'd like into the directory, generate a UDF image of the directory. The easiest way is probably to install `genisoimage` (comes pre-installed on many Linux distributions like Ubuntu) or `mkisofs` and run the following (where `exploit.iso` is the output and `Filesystem/3.10` is the directory containing `VIDEO_TS` and any homebrew): +Once you've placed all the homebrew files you'd like into the directory, generate a UDF image of the directory (or ISO/UDF hybrid also works) + +On Windows, you can use a GUI like ImgBurn to make an disc image. It will give a warning that `VIDEO_TS.BUP` is missing, but just click continue anyway (PS2 doesn't require this file). + +On Linux the easiest way is probably to use `genisoimage` as it comes pre-installed on many Linux distributions like Ubuntu. Run the following on terminal (where `exploit.iso` is the output and `Filesystem/3.10` is the directory containing `VIDEO_TS` and any homebrew): genisoimage -udf -o exploit.iso Filesystems/3.10 From 05d5e66d755f92b9a1b7278655d0b20909086047 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CTurt Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:37:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update README.md --- README.md | 12 +++++++++--- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0d0b3cd..1df366d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -27,13 +27,19 @@ You should use DVD-R with low burning speed (others may work, but they put more ## Troubleshooting - please read if the above didn't work Disc doesn't spin on slim console - press the lid down hard to ensure the sensors detect that the lid is closed. -PS2 says "unable to read disc" - this doesn't seem to be a problem with the exploit, but just that your DVD laser might not work, or at least can't read the disc you burned. Please try a regular DVD video first, or DVD game to ensure one of those works. If that works, make sure you are finalising your disc when burning, use a low write speed, and I recommend using DVD-R instead of any other type of DVD as those put more strain on the laser. +PS2 says "unable to read disc" - this doesn't seem to be a problem with the exploit, but just that your DVD laser might not work, or at least can't read the disc you burned. Please try a regular DVD video first, or DVD game (not CD game) to ensure one of those works. In fact, playing a real DVD video can recalibrate your laser and cause burned discs to work as [commented here](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/27). If that works, make sure you are finalising your disc when burning, use a low write speed, and I recommend using DVD-R instead of any other type of DVD as those put more strain on the laser. -PS2 enters black screen - if your PS2 DVD laser is really worn out, or you are using something difficult to read like DVD+RW burned on high speed, it might take some time before uLaunchELF actually starts. Please try waiting 3 minutes or so, per [this comment](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/3#issuecomment-651337741). +PS2 enters black screen - if your PS2 DVD laser is really worn out, or you are using something difficult to read like DVD+RW burned on high speed, with a dusty disc, it might take some time before uLaunchELF actually starts. Please try waiting 3 minutes or so, per [this comment](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/3#issuecomment-651337741). + +PS2 detects the disc as "PlayStation 2 disc" instead of "DVD Video" in the browser - Your PS2 has a modchip which is incorrectly preventing you from booting the DVD player. You do not need this exploit for a console with a modchip. + +Try unplugging your controller, and plugging it back in. Apparently [that solved the issue for this user](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/103). + +Try removing all memory cards. Apparently [that solved the issue for this user](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/3#issuecomment-651970564). Also try cleaning the disc to remove dust, and try verifying the burn on PC. -Try setting your console language to English, as that affects some versions of the exploit, and English language is the only one I tested. +If all else fails, you can try using the prebuilt ISO specifically for your version instead of the hybrid image. I have had reports of people claiming that [the hybrid image doesn't work, whilst 3.11 does for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/13). I have also heard from some people that [the hybrid works for them, whilst the 3.10 image doesn't work for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/48). I have also had people claiming that [the exact same image both works and doesn't work for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/10#issuecomment-651739012), so who knows how accurate these reports are... ## Custom disc setup If you intend to make your own image containing additional homebrew / modified initial loader, please read on. Step 1 is the same; identify your firmware version. From b4a8efcfb05ed3516546d5d5c936a93c57bac4f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CTurt Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:30:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update README.md --- README.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1df366d..821dd41 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Boot your PlayStation 2 without any disc inserted, and press Triangle to identif - 3.10 (all regions EUMACDGJ - with English language set in settings) - confirmed working on hardware by CTurt, and others. [Only seems to work with English language](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zelVQcD7HCY). - 3.11 (all regions EUMACDGJ) - confirmed working on hardware by [MrMario2011](https://twitter.com/MrMario2011/status/1277586569738813440), and others. ([Only seems to work with English language](https://twitter.com/kood_infothief/status/1277600247024238592)). -UPDATE: Experimental hybrid ISO for both 3.10 and 3.11 support merged into one now available, burn `PREBUILT ISOs/hybrid 3.10 and 3.11.iso` and set language to English. Confirmed [working on 3.11](https://twitter.com/TheWizWiki/status/1277670129355161601). +UPDATE: Experimental hybrid ISO for both 3.10 and 3.11 support merged into one now available, burn `PREBUILT ISOs/hybrid 3.10 and 3.11.iso` and set language to English. Seems to work on all slim consoles except for SCPH-90000 series (but 3.11 only disc seems to work on that unit - not sure what is the reason for this...). **Please don't bother trying on a non-supported firmware/language configuration, it won't work...** @@ -37,6 +37,8 @@ Try unplugging your controller, and plugging it back in. Apparently [that solved Try removing all memory cards. Apparently [that solved the issue for this user](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/3#issuecomment-651970564). +Try burning with different software. Apparently [for this user](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/108) ImgBurn didn't work, but CDBurnerXP with 1x speed, compatibility settings, and finalize option worked. + Also try cleaning the disc to remove dust, and try verifying the burn on PC. If all else fails, you can try using the prebuilt ISO specifically for your version instead of the hybrid image. I have had reports of people claiming that [the hybrid image doesn't work, whilst 3.11 does for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/13). I have also heard from some people that [the hybrid works for them, whilst the 3.10 image doesn't work for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/48). I have also had people claiming that [the exact same image both works and doesn't work for them](https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot/issues/10#issuecomment-651739012), so who knows how accurate these reports are...