EZ-V Kernel 1.6 Released

Opium · Oct 12, 2007

EZ-V Kernel 1.6 Released
No more save list, rewritten hybrid mode

Turn on you DS and listen to the ethereal choir of angels singing, the long-awaited EZ-V 1.6 kernel update has been released. And no we're not kidding about the singing, that's the new EZ-V startup sound.

This update will certainly make your EZ-V sing with a faster startup time, rewritten and integrated hybrid mode, new GUI design, Moonshell 1.71 support and no more save list. This is one of the biggest updates in the card's history. You will need to format your MicroSD card with FAT16 (no more FAT32 apparently) before installing this update.

Early testing is so far very positive. Save types, card speeds and hybrid mode are now no longer seen by the user and all handled behind the scenes, making the card a lot more user friendly and accessable. The new loader looks great as well.

Unfortunately it seems that internal soft reset and the cheat function have missed this update but the EZ Team promise they won't be too far behind.

EZ-Flash Representative said:
We are aware that a lot of users have great expectations and hopes about the new kernel as indicated by the replies for my previous post. To clear up the misunderstanding, I would like to clarify that the new kernel has no soft reset and cheat engine. We are sorry that the wait continues for these two functions.

The biggest improvement in the new kernel is the rewrite of hybrid engine (used a lot of time on this), enhancing the compatibility to 100%. It is a prerequisite, as the other functions such as save recognition, internal soft reset, and cheat engine utilize this hybrid engine to operate. This can be compare to laying the fundamental foundation before constructing a tall building. On this foundation, it will only be a brief wait for the other functions. No future kernel updates will require several months of development.

[title:Install Instructions & Changelog]QUOTE(Install Instructions & Changelog)EZ-FLASH 5 Kernel v1.6 upgrade instruction

1. Please backup your valuable data on the MicroSD, like the ROM and saver folder.

2. Format the MicroSD with FAT16

3. Extract the downloaded kernel package to the root folder of MicroSD. then copy the backuped data back.

4. Press the R key when boot up EZ5 cart till the EZ5 upgrade menu showa up. press R again to upgrade the kernel and A enter the new kernel after upgrade.

5. Click the "blue question mark" button to popup the Help window. Verify the version number on window title.

6. The "ez5upldr.bin" in the root folder can be deleted safely after kernel upgrade.

Improvement of the upgrade

1. Lower touch screen can be operated, the five icon on the left side is: Brightness adjustment/Cheat toggle(not open yet)/Help/Option/Shutdown by descending order.

2. Removed the MicroSD speed setting and added icon size toggle in the system option.

3. The new kernel used second generation internal hybrid engine. no more savelist needed.

4. Moonshell 1.71 used as system kernel. DPG2 supported

Usage of 3in1 expansion pack

1. The support of Browser and GBA gaming not changed.

2. Rumble and GBA Link can be toggled by touch the button at the center of lower screen. the default setting is Rumble enabled.

Thanks to supermecleboss for the heads up!

Update: Kernel 1.61 has been released which fixes a START button bug. You only need to update the ez5upldr.bin if you are currently running 1.6.

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striderx · Oct 12, 2007

Great news! Can't wait to try it.

striderx

superkrm · Oct 12, 2007

YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seeker108 · Oct 12, 2007

Its good to be an EZ V user.

funwithplaydough · Oct 12, 2007

Can someone please make me a new 1.6 compatible GBA Temp skin?
I cannot upgrade until I have my skin.

sidneyyoung · Oct 12, 2007

No soft reset ??? c'mon they must be jokin

No cheat engine= lame

..it will come late.... "shuuuurrrrre"

I see the EZ team are up to their usual standards. Stay away.

Opium · Oct 12, 2007

QUOTE(funwithplaydough @ Oct 12 2007 said:
Can someone please make me a new 1.6 compatible GBA Temp skin?
I cannot upgrade until I have my skin.

I'll be making one

Hang tight.

Joey Ravn · Oct 12, 2007

Woah, nice. Lucky you, EZ V users! I hope the R4 update comes within today and tomorrow, as promised

Noobix · Oct 12, 2007

QUOTE(sidneyyoung @ Oct 12 2007 said:
No soft reset ???Â c'mon they must be jokin

No cheat engine= lame

..it will come late.... "shuuuurrrrre"

I see the EZ team are up to their usual standards. Stay away.

That's a bit unfair!

At the least this shows they are still supporting their product.

Although I don't even have an EZ-V, (R4 user

) this is a MAJOR update for all EZ-V users!

No more having to mess around with save lists, has got to be the most important fix for the EZ-V!!!

Congratulations to all EZ-V users....party time?!!!

go185 · Oct 12, 2007

wow it took the EZ team THIS LONG to get rid of the save list?

I mean, even the X9 (which also used a save list) abandoned its save list months ago!

Giangsta · Oct 12, 2007

wow this is an amazing upgrade, the savelist was the only reason why i never recommended the EZ-V to my friends and now that its gone they'll be seeing quite a few more sales

faceless · Oct 12, 2007

i tried FAT32 for the hell of it, and it seems to work fine.

QUOTE(sidneyyoung @ Oct 12 2007 said:
No soft reset ???Â c'mon they must be jokin

No cheat engine= lame

..it will come late.... "shuuuurrrrre"

I see the EZ team are up to their usual standards. Stay away.

if "their usual standards" means virtually 100% compatibility without having to release a new update every 3 weeks, then i guess i'll have to suffer

Opium · Oct 12, 2007

I'm building a new GBAtemp V3 skin from the ground up for 1.6

I currently have the bottom screen done. It's slow work...

Looks great on my DS, been working on it for about 1.5 hours so far.

Szyslak · Oct 12, 2007

Looking good Opium.

Thanks for the update. I hope the long delay means there won't be any kinks in the new kernel. I might actually use my Ez-V now that the save list is gone.

0xCAFE · Oct 12, 2007

I am also trying the FAT32 MicroSD... Looks like it's usable and LoZPH runs great! It's a bit faster to load, but not that much faster (maybe 20-30% faster).

It's great to finally use the touchscreen!

Opium · Oct 12, 2007

I've changed the design a little, so now it uses both screens better

What do you think?

Hooya · Oct 12, 2007

QUOTE(Opium @ Oct 12 2007 said:
I've changed the design a little, so now it uses both screens better

What do you think?

I like!

0xCAFE · Oct 12, 2007

Oh Yeah ! Great design !

Hooya · Oct 12, 2007

Fat32 appears to be working for me as well.

Psyfira · Oct 12, 2007

Fantastic stuff, looks like I'll have something to play with this weekend

(am I the only person who really didn't mind the savelist?)

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