Introduction

Let's face it - sometimes there reasons you'd like to keep some videos and/or
pictures private on your PSP. VideopSpy lets you keep your sensitive media
hidden from prying eyes as inconspicuously as possible.


Summary

The problem with blocking your media directories is that it looks suspicious
(not to mention it's inconvenient). That's is the same problem if you have a
program that asks for a password. A plugin works but then there's a chance
it could be triggered accidentally. The solution is to create a harmless
looking application which is, in reality, an application waiting for your
password to unlock your hidden videos and/or pictures. The program will
appear in your XMB as a calculator application with the name "BASIC
Calculator". The calculator program is fully functional and will stand up to
inspection. The codes must be entered with a specific key sequence preventing
accidental activation. This version features an (optional) Instant Access
mode, bypassing the password and unlocking your media immediately.


How to use it

The only way to see your private media is to enter the correct code sequence
into the calculator (or bypass the code with Instant Access). The program
swaps an alternate directory with the regular media directory, which can have
the effect of replacing your regular media or just adding the hidden files to
your regular media, depending on the organization of your memory card.
Running the program again reverses the process, restoring your memory card to
the state it was before. The advantage of this renaming trick as opposed to
moving the files is that the former method is drastically faster.


Controls

Cross: Push a key
Left|Right|Up|Down: Select another key
Square: Quick [+]
Triangle: Quick [-]
Circle: Quick [=]
Start: Exit program
LTrig+RTrig+Select: Activate Instant Access


Installation

1. Copy the Calculator folder to your homebrew directory (probably \PSP\GAME,
depending on your firmware flavor and settings). The software is designed to
be run on custom firmware or 1.0. It can be run on 1.5 firmware, however you
must convert the eboot to 1.5-compatible format using a program like PSP Brew.
An alternate eboot is provided which does not display any icons in the menu if
you want it to be less noticeable.

2. Choose the folders you will be using, and create the alternate
directories. Use as many or as few as you like. I recommend using 100MNV01&2
and 101ANV01&2 and/or PHOTO&2 because they are slightly more secure as they
don't reside on the root and therefore are less likely to be stumbled upon.

Mode -> If you're using _____ -> Create _____
(1) -> \MP_ROOT\100MNV01 -> \MP_ROOT\100MNV02 (mp4s)
(2) -> \MP_ROOT\100ANV01 -> \MP_ROOT\100ANV02 (h264 mp4s)
(3) -> \MP_ROOT\101ANV01 -> \MP_ROOT\101ANV02 (h264 mp4s)
(4) -> \VIDEO -> \VIDEO2 (both)
(5) -> \PSP\PHOTO -> \PSP\PHOTO2
(6) -> \PICTURE -> \PICTURE2

3. Put the files you want hidden into the new directories you just made.

4. Open the "program.dat" file with any basic text editor. This is the
configuration file. This is where you chose what modes you want to use and
the pass codes you want. The comments will guide you where to edit. After
you've set up your modes, you can delete the comments for increased security,
though you might want to keep a backup. There are also two additional modes
with affect the behavior of the program:

(7) Instant Access Mode - Allows the user to press L Trigger + R Trigger +
Select simultaneously instead of entering the code.
(8) Authentic Mode - Uses a more authentic display for the calculator.


Usage - To hide (or unhide) your private media

1. Run the program
2a. (Optional) Activate Instant Access and skip to step 6
2b. Enter the first code, for example "420"
3. Hit the [=] button
4. Enter the second code, for example "80"
5. Hit the [=] button a second time.
6. A fake error message will flash on the screen for a second. Below the
error message, at the bottom of the screen, it will show the numbers one
through six. The active modes will show

Summary

You can cycle through the hiragana/katakana in consecutive order or in random order. Random mode will use each hiragana/katakana only once for each cycle of the set. You may choose to have the hiragana/katakana or the letters displayed first. The answer is displayed until you release the button, then it moves to the next question. Scrolling through the hiragana/katakana in consecutive mode will not interrupt your progess in random mode.



Controls

Cross Move to the next random hiragana/katakana
Left Move to the previous hiragana/katakana
Right Move to the next hiragana/katakana
Square Change to hiragana mode
Circle Change to katakana mode
Up Change whether question or answer is shown first
Triangle Turbo (random)
Start Exit program



Installation

Copy the JaPSPanese folder to your homebrew directory (probably \PSP\GAME). The game is designed to be run on custom firmware or 1.0. It can be run on 1.50 firmware, however you must convert the eboot to 1.50 compatible format using a program like PSP Brew.



Thanks to

psp2dev.org and anyone who contributed to making the PSP Toolchain.
Rob H for supplying the source images for my hiragana and katakana.