iR Shell 3.8

This release adds support to PSP Slim, plus various new features. Basically, all existing & new features are the same between Phat & Slim, with the exception of Slim can't use Infra-Red remote. BTW, I will be taking a long break from the scene. If there are any critical bugs in this release, I will try to fix them before leaving.



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Here is a list of feature highlights. For details, refer to the release note in the archive.

• Supports the latest M33 firmwares across both Phat & Slim. Slim users can choose among 3.60M33, 3.71M33-1 to 3.71M33-3.
• PSOne 2-Player Adhoc Support.
• Introduces a new Context Menu System. Functions (plugins) under context menu will always be available to all file types, similar to the right mouse menu click under Windows.
• Added a new Multi-tasking PRX Plugin System. This allows user written PRX Plugins for iR Shell to multi-task with another game/app. The included PRX HTML/Text Viewer developed by korDen allows you to view HTML & Text documents while playing games or homebrews..
• With the help from Dark_AleX, support to M33 & NP9660 No UMD Modes have been added. NetHostFS & UsbHostFS are also available for the No UMD modes.
• Added support to the latest Popsloader for 3.71M33-3 by Dark_AleX.
• Allow random start of MP3 for the alarm clock function, so you'll be greeted with different tunes each morning.
• Added the options to put your PSP to auto-sleep while idle to save battery.
• Allows you to press Hot-Key to turn off/on all LEDs. The annonying memory stick or WiFi LEDs will no longer distract you from watching your favorite video/movie.
• Support TV-Out for Slim via component cable.
• Added the display of volume bar for PSP main volume in iR Shell.
• plus numerous bug fixes.

Special thanks to:

• Dark_AleX for his help and support in iR Shell development. Many of the M33 related features are made possible with his assistance.
• Tyranid and other developers in ps2dev.org for creating the pspsdk.
• StoneCut, F34R and other moderators who keep irshell.org running and providing technical support to the community.
• korDen for making a multi-tasking HTML/Text Viewer plugin specific for iR Shell.
• All iR Shell beta testers, donators, skins & plugin contributors.

Credits:

• M33 Custom firmware & popsloader are developed by Dark_AleX/M33.
• remotejoyGUI for Windows & Cleanup Script is developed by StoneCut.
• remotejoy & usbhostfs are developed by Tyranid.
• The included HTML/Text PRX Plugin is developed by korDen.
• The included EDIT Plugin is based on pspwrite by Zx81. Thanks to Zx81 for creating a nice text editor for PSP. The modified source code can be found in irshell.org forum.
• iR Shell bundled skins & plugins are developed by their corresponding authors.
• iR Shell Manual & FAQs are written by StoneCut.

If you enjoy using this release, you can make a paypal donation by clicking the donation link below:
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Download Links (26MB):
http://www.sendspace.com/file/453w80
http://rapidshare.com/files/71408170...ell38.zip.html (mirror)

For other optional components, such as skins, pronto codes, etc, refer to previous release.

For technical supports, pls visit www.irshell.org forum.

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[EDIT Nov 23]
A bug fix release is out to resolve the firmware patch bug which causes all kinds of incompatibility issues with homebrews & umd. Refer to the iR Shell 3.81 release thread for download link.

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80106 ...

IRShell is a multi tasking Shell for the PSP.

Here is a summary of the new features. Pls refer to the readme.txt file for details.

1. You can now play an unlimited number of mp3 song by using directory playback.
2. Support PSP Headphone Remote Control for mp3 playback.
3. A new photo viewer is added. You can now preview APP/SAV icons & backpics.
4. File/directory Copy & Paste functions added under File Manipulation.
5. Added support on User Supplied PBP Plugins.
6. Added a list of other customisable options under iR Configurator.

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The multi-tasking iR Shell finally gets a face lift. Besides playing UMD game while listening to your favorite mp3 and doing adhoc WiFi file transfer simultaneously, you can now choose your own custom skin. This is a major update to iR Shell with many new features added.

iR Shell with various skins





List of new features:
1. Added support for user defined skins. Finally, you can get rid of the RED background with your own custom skin. Refer to the Configurator section for details.
2. Added Game Save Viewer for viewing game save details. This will useful for locating the specific game save and send it via adhoc WiFi to your friends PSP before a adhoc battle.
3. DIR View has been enhanced to work as a real file browser with file size and free space left.
4. Added File Manipulation functions, including Delete, Rename & Create Directory. These functions may work differently according to the current views you're on. Example, if you're under "DIR View", rename will allow you to rename the actual file or directory. If you're under "APP View", rename will rename the Application Name embedded within the EBOOT.PBP file. Note, the Delete function is extremely powerful as it allows deleting a complete directory tree. If you delete "ms0:/PSP, then all your homebrews, photos, music & gamesave will be gone. Use it cautiously. To protect accidental deletion, you can use Configurator to add password to protect the use of File Manipulation functions.
5. Added support on RunUMD.
6. Added a Configurator program to support vaious customization and skin browsing.
7. Added password protection on iR Shell usage. You can customize it under Congigurator. You can also manally lock iR Shell by pressing Right Trigger + Circle. The default password is NULL, that is, just press START for enter.
8. The previous versions of Adhoc WiFi file transfer has a poor performance on Sony Memory Stick. This new version will boost the Sony MS speed to be on par with Sandisk. Thanks to AnonymousTipster for suggesting the fix.
9. A new central iR Shell directory is added, you should move the corresponding files to the new directory:
- ms0:/IRSHELL : main iR Shell cental directory
- ms0:/IRSHELL/SKINS : for putting various skins
- ms0:/IRSHELL/IRCODES : all IR Codes (RDF files) should be moved to here
- ms0:/IRSHELL/HOMEBREW : homebrew dir has been moved from /PSP/GAME/HOMEBREW to here. You should place a valid EBOOT.PBP here to be launched with Right Analog shortcut.
- ms0:/IRSHELL/SNAPSHOT : snapshot directory has been moved from /PSP/SNAPSHOT to here.

Configurator:
A new Configurator program is added which allows various customization as follows:
1. Setting of CPU Speed between 100, 222, 266 & 333.
2. Choice of various date format display.
3. To show or hide IR Remote Sub-directories under iR Remote View (RDF View).
4. Customize the pre-defined homebrew name for Right Analog Pad. If not defined, it will say "Launch Predefined Homebrew". The pre-defined homebrew directory is now moved from /PSP/GAME/HOMEBREW/EBOOT.PBP to /IRSHELL/HOMEBREW/EBOOT.PBP.
5. Enable Password Mode to allow prompting of password upon iR Shell startup.
6. Enable Password Protection for accessing "File Manipulation" functions.
7. Enable Password Protection for accessing Configurator.
8. Change the current password. You'll be prompted for the original password. If you haven't defined any password, the default is NULL (just press start for old password).
9. Skin Browser allows you to choose 1 of the prefined skins. Press CROSS the preivew skin and follow on-screen instructions to install. Each skin is compose of 5 files as follow:
- irshell.bmp : iR Shell Main Menu Background
- ircomm.bmp : iR Remote Default Background (default background will be display when no other bitmap defined for the remote)
- irscfg.bmp : iR Configurator Background
- color.def : Color definition file. Use any text editor to make changes to color value. All color values are in RGB.
- color.cfg : After making changes to the color.def file, you'll need to compile it and generate this color.cfg by going to the preview skin mode and press CIRCLE. The color.cfg will be the one used by iR Shell during runtime.

All bitmap files can either be 256 color or 24-bit color with resolution of 480 x 272.

Special thanks to all beta testers, especially StoneCut, Triable, Rangedunits, Skydew & AnonymousTipster for the extensive beta testing and bug hunting.

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The multi-tasking iR Shell is updated to v1.1 with the following additional enhancements.

1. A MP3 player plugin is added which allows MP3 to be played back along with your UMD game/homebrew music.
- Support playback list. To construct playback list, use CIRCLE key to highlight music tracks. Maximum playlist size is 10 and the playlist entries should reside in the same directory.
- Repeat single track or repeat the whole playlist.
- Playback control including pause, resume, stop, next track, previous track, volume up and down. Pls note that the MP3 volume control is independent of your PSP's hardware volume button. This will be useful to adjust the MP3 volume without changing your game/homebrew's original music/sound volume. To change the volume of your UMD game/homebrew, use the hardware volume buttons.

2. Data, time & battery info added.

3. Allows CPU speed change. This will be essential for MP3 playback, as some games may experience slowdown if CPU running at stock speed (use Left Trigger + Start). Recommended setting speed to 333 for MP3 playback with game/homebrew running. Note: CPU clock speed selection should be made before launching game/homebrew.

4. APP View (Application view) now supports hidden corruption icon naming.

5. The Pronto Code remote database has been cleaned up. Visit my homepage (http://www.ahman.co.nr) to download an updated version.

Button Config:
1. iR Shell Control:
Arrow Keys (Digital Pad): Menu navigation
Triangle: Go to parent directory.
Square: View toggle. Allow you to choose application view, RDF view or directory view.
Cross: Item selection
Analog pad left: Launch UMD
Analog pad right: Launch homebrew from /PSP/GAME/HOMEBREW/EBOOT.PBP
Analog pad up: USB On/Off toggle
Analog pad down: Quit iR Shell
Left Trigger + Right Trigger: Restart iR Shell
Left Trigger + Select: Task switch between the launched app and iR Shell
Left Trigger + Start: CPU speed toggle between 222, 266 & 333
Note button: Take snapshot (photos are placed under /PSP/SNAPSHOT)
Select button: Battery Information
Start button: Help message

2. MP3 Player
Right Trigger + Triangle: Shortcut to browse /PSP/MUSIC directory
Circle: Mark item for Playback List (max playback list size: 10)
Right Trigger + Square: Stop playback
Right Trigger + Cross: Playback Pause/Resume
Right Trigger + Right Arrow: Next MP3 Track
Right Trigger + Left Arrow: Previous MP3 Track
Right Trigger + Up Arrow: Volume Up (volume control for MP3 player only)
Right Trigger + Down Arrow: Volume Down

If you enjoy using iR Shell, please consider donate a few bucks via Paypal to [email protected] to help future development.

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