Hacking [Release] ARK-4 CFW port for PSP.

[Acid_Snake]

Hey guys, ARK Version 4.12 is here!
This one comes with even more cleanup of Core CFW files and fixes compatibility with Popsloader V4i mod.
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/r120

 

[Acid_Snake]

Does this work the other way around? As in, can you disable a plugin on a per-game basis?
Brightness Control is giving me some issues on Vice City Stories and The Simpsons Game, and I'd like to keep it enabled when playing anything else
@Acid_Snake

Here you go, let me know how it works:
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/v1648403895

To disable a plugin on a game:
ULUS01234, ms0:/plugin.prx, off

Make sure you add the disable line AFTER the enable line:
always, ms0:/plugin.prx, on
ULUS01234, ms0:/plugin.prx, off

 

[The_Ho]

Hey guys, ARK Version 4.12 is here!
This one comes with even more cleanup of Core CFW files and fixes compatibility with Popsloader V4i mod.
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/r120

Thank you very much for the excellent work. Does this version already have the Popsloader working on the PSVita?

 

[NANASHI89]

Is this better than Infinite Pro?

 

[Acid_Snake]

Thank you very much for the excellent work. Does this version already have the Popsloader working on the PSVita?

Popsloader on Vita would be a technical nightmare and it wouldn't even work well due to limitations on sound emulation.

Is this better than Infinite Pro?

I'm guessing that's subjective, but it doesn't bring quite a few new interesting features that PRO doesn't have. It's also being maintained and updated so it has bugfixes and improvements that you won't find in PRO.

 

[Acid_Snake]

Hey guys, new Release Version 4.13 is here!
This one features the new plugin system that allows you to disable plugins on a per-game basis.
It also comes with a huge cleanup and refactor of all Core CFW modules that will reduce memory consumption without loosing any compatibility or feature.

https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/r130

 

[Purple_Heart]

Hm I wanna Downgrade my vita to 3.60 to use Ark-4 but I use newest Vitacheat which works only on 3.65....hm...

 

[Acid_Snake]

Hm I wanna Downgrade my vita to 3.60 to use Ark-4 but I use newest Vitacheat which works only on 3.65....hm...

Wait a bit, it should be trivial to get ARK-4 working on 3.65+, it only requires a valid kxploit file, it's on the TODO list but ironing out some bugs is now more priority.

Which is why I'm making another release, version 4.13.1, which fixes exitgame combo (L+R+Down+Start) and other fixes:
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/r131

 

[Acid_Snake]

New release, version 4.13.2, adds reboot runtime module support on PS Vita (a must-have functionality for a future popsloader).
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/releases/tag/r132

 

[Purple_Heart]

ah ok then i wait. till then i stick with Adrenaline.

 

[JaegerFox]

In the lastest version 4.13.2 i get a error with im trying exit from recovery, using the combo or the exit button

 

[Acid_Snake]

In the lastest version 4.13.2 i get a error with im trying exit from recovery, using the combo or the exit button

Can you be a bit more specific? Which model, any installed plugins or settings?
I can't seem to reproduce the issue as is.

 

[JaegerFox]

Can you be a bit more specific? Which model, any installed plugins or settings?
I can't seem to reproduce the issue as is.

As always I'm using a PS Vita..
no plugin installed I am only configuring certain options of the recovery menu (ark) and when trying to exit the error appears
c1-2858-3

 

[JaegerFox]

I'm sorry, I forgot that I have the plugins installed in the seplugins directory, so I had npdrm_free enabled... that plugin is the one that causes problems with the recovery
and now i can play official pbp games using ndrm_free
thanks

 

[Acid_Snake]

I'm sorry, I forgot that I have the plugins installed in the seplugins directory, so I had npdrm_free enabled... that plugin is the one that causes problems with the recovery
and now i can play official pbp games using ndrm_free
thanks

I still find it weird that a plugin would cause issues in recovery. No plugin should be loaded in there. I'll try to check it out either way, thanks for the info.

 

[Acid_Snake]

I'm sorry, I forgot that I have the plugins installed in the seplugins directory, so I had npdrm_free enabled... that plugin is the one that causes problems with the recovery
and now i can play official pbp games using ndrm_free
thanks

Oh btw forgot to tell you that the last release I made had a bug or wasn't properly uploaded so I had to reupload it, maybe download it again and it'll work.

 

[raxadian]

To sum up, works perfectly on old PSPs 100/1000 and early model PSP 200/2000 just like the firmware is based on. Use on Vita on firmware 3.60 only. No PS1 games on the Vita, need Adrenaline for those.

Anyone tested Disgaea 2 dlc on the vita with this?

 

[Purple_Heart]

Hm trying to find out if I can use Cheat device Remastered on ark (Cheat Plugin for GTA LCS/VCS). Got another psvita from a friend to CFW install it for her.. She doesn't care for PSX games.

 

[naddel81]

I really need a short rundown of "me vs pro vs ark", please.
what are the differences?

 

[JaegerFox]

To sum up, works perfectly on old PSPs 100/1000 and early model PSP 200/2000 just like the firmware is based on. Use on Vita on firmware 3.60 only. No PS1 games on the Vita, need Adrenaline for those.

Anyone tested Disgaea 2 dlc on the vita with this?

Disgaea 2 dlc works on the Vita but at least I need use npdrm_free