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Happy to say that getting Goldhen to work on the PS4 (9.00) is one of the simplest console modding experiences I've had, so thanks to everyone involved with making it possible so far!
Anyways, I've done a lot of modding in the past with various Consoles including the PS Vita, so I'm not totally inexperienced in this kinda thing, but I'm wanting to learn a bit more about how homebrew works on the PS4.
The Nintendo scene way of doing things is pretty straightforward and has been for years now. With them, you usually have a dedicated loader (Homebrew channel on Wii, Homebrew Loader on WiiU, Homebrew Menu on Switch) and you can access all of your homebrew apps by placing them in specific folders on your SD card. Very easy when it comes to installing a new app. SD out, put new folder and file on SD card, SD back in, there's your app. Or, yo can install them to the homescreen through a different means if you want access to them quickly without an extra click.
Going back years and years ago, I seem to remember the PS Vita/ PSP using something along the line of Eboots as executables (such as a PS1 game converted to Eboot would run on the console), and .ELF files being like, homebrew apps . Is it anything like that with the PS4? I'm just a little confused, I don't seem to be able to find a lot of homebrew for the console to actually understand!
I see a few PKG homebrews laying around here, but that would mean installing them which I don't really need to do. So, my questions are :
One of the reasons I'd like to know is because Someone mentioned that the PS4 database can get corrupted causing issues if you haven't backed up your app.db file before (or after?) game installs. I see on the Nasky Host page that there are options to backup/ restore the app.db, but I've also read about homebrew that'll do it. I just wonder if it's all FTP based as I've never, ever managed to get any kind of FTP working properly for me hahaha
I'm hoping there's a simple way and a site where all kinds of HB can be downloaded!
As always, all help appreciated.
Anyways, I've done a lot of modding in the past with various Consoles including the PS Vita, so I'm not totally inexperienced in this kinda thing, but I'm wanting to learn a bit more about how homebrew works on the PS4.
The Nintendo scene way of doing things is pretty straightforward and has been for years now. With them, you usually have a dedicated loader (Homebrew channel on Wii, Homebrew Loader on WiiU, Homebrew Menu on Switch) and you can access all of your homebrew apps by placing them in specific folders on your SD card. Very easy when it comes to installing a new app. SD out, put new folder and file on SD card, SD back in, there's your app. Or, yo can install them to the homescreen through a different means if you want access to them quickly without an extra click.
Going back years and years ago, I seem to remember the PS Vita/ PSP using something along the line of Eboots as executables (such as a PS1 game converted to Eboot would run on the console), and .ELF files being like, homebrew apps . Is it anything like that with the PS4? I'm just a little confused, I don't seem to be able to find a lot of homebrew for the console to actually understand!
I see a few PKG homebrews laying around here, but that would mean installing them which I don't really need to do. So, my questions are :
- Is there a type of dedicated homebrew menu to pick an app, emulator or utility from a files stored on a USB stick?
- Is there a way to load homebrew from the PS Menu without having to install it from PKG file?
- Is there a website with a list of homebrew applications like the one we have a GBAtemp wiki for Nintendo consoles (CLICK HERE)?
One of the reasons I'd like to know is because Someone mentioned that the PS4 database can get corrupted causing issues if you haven't backed up your app.db file before (or after?) game installs. I see on the Nasky Host page that there are options to backup/ restore the app.db, but I've also read about homebrew that'll do it. I just wonder if it's all FTP based as I've never, ever managed to get any kind of FTP working properly for me hahaha
I'm hoping there's a simple way and a site where all kinds of HB can be downloaded!
As always, all help appreciated.

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