PS3 TrueAncestor PKG Repacker v2.30 - Support for XMB Categories

Developer @jjkkyu has updated TrueAncestor PKG Repacker for the PS3 to version 2.30, this tool contains various functions for repacking and creating your PKG files, in this update after request, there has been added support for Installing to other XMB categories, such as the Network column on the XMB. This option is available in the "Fast Pack Pkg (#1)" Option. View instruction & usage within the tool itself, also view the lastest changes with full history provided below
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Latest Changes History (changlogs)

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  TrueAncestor PKG Repacker​
  
  v2.30
  
  • Add support for various app categories in fast pack & repack.
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  TrueAncestor PKG Repacker - History​
  
  v2.20
  
  1. Add new unpack engine make_pkg_npdrm & rpkg_extractor to replace the old engine PkgView.
  2. Unpacking retail psp remaster pkg is now supported under rpkg_extractor.
  3. Auto-switch unpack engine when handling 2gb+ pkg file.
  4. Update instructions.​
  
  v2.10
  
  1. Set default to ON for patch sfo and resign eboot switches.
  2. Remove the retail patch restrict for repack pkg.​
  
  v2.01
  
  1. Fix search non-standard contentid in self files.
  2. Fix rename issue when resign eboot switch is on.​
  
  v2.00
  
  1. Rewrite the whole program and rename to TrueAncestor PKG Repacker.
  2. New fast pack operation for ultimate pkg packing experience.
  3. New ungpkg engine for unpacking pkg.
  4. New game folder info & pkg info display.
  5. New switch for patching PARAM.SFO in packing process.
  6. New switch for resigning EBOOT.BIN in packing process.
  7. Newly support long install path for Gamedata pkg.
  8. Newly support packing PS2 Classics pkg.
  9. Newly support packing .p3t theme file to pkg & batch mode for packing theme pkg.
  10. Newly support packing avatar file to pkg & batch mode for packing avatar pkg.
  11. Newly support packing retail & debug license pkg.
  12. Update instructions.​
  
  
  TrueAncestor PKG Creator​
  
  v1.01
  
  1. Fix bug in patching PARAM.SFO.
  2. Fix bug in auto-generating ContentID.​
  
  v1.0:
  
  1. No more typing command line.
  2. No more editing conf file.
  3. Support to create more than 10 types of pkg.
  4. Support to load ContentID from pkg / auto-generate ContentID.
  5. Manage pkg in one folder.
  6. Instructions for n00bs.​

Download: T/A PKG Repacker v2.30

Source: psx-place.com​

 

u can also play around with make_package_npdrm's package.conf to make different packages. I learned how to make theme packages by doing that. I wasn't aware of the double-folders though. I think one is meant to verify the content before making the pkg. funny thing about themes is that u can put 10+ themes into one pkg, and it doesn't matter. the theme can be encrypted or not, and it doesn't matter either. :p

could u discribe how to make a mutiple theme pkg?
and another question confusing me long is how to pack the C00,MANUAL directory into a pkg.
hope someone can explain.

 

could u discribe how to make a mutiple theme pkg?
and another question confusing me long is how to pack the C00,MANUAL directory into a pkg.
hope someone can explain.

Here is an example of Manual.
https://github.com/CaptainCPS/FBAlphaRL/tree/master/manual_pkg

PS3_GAME/MANUAL/

 

I feel a v2.50 on the horizon... [emoji6]

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could u discribe how to make a mutiple theme pkg?
and another question confusing me long is how to pack the C00,MANUAL directory into a pkg.
hope someone can explain.

To make a PKG with manuals or multiple themes you can use the Python scripts made by CaptainCPS-X. It let you pack files with any folder structure without any validation or filters.

Download: http://aldostools.org/temp/test/make_pkg_(python_scripts_by_CaptainCPS).7z
Note: Requires Python 2.7 installed. I edited the original pkg scripts to also create pkgs for avatars, themes, edats (exdata), webLink.

Starting in the line 400 of bin/pkg.py you can tweak some values of the pkg structure.

An alternative to make pkg with MANUAL is hex editing the psn_package_npdrm.exe and replacing HTMLDIR with MANUAL. C00 is already allowed. Use -n as parameter to skip validations.

BTW These are some webLink pkgs I created with the python script (maybe someone will find them useful).
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_File_Manager.pkg
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_Setup.pkg
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_Temperature.pkg

 

To make a PKG with manuals or multiple themes you can use the Python scripts made by CaptainCPS-X. It let you pack files with any folder structure without any validation or filters.

Download: http://aldostools.org/temp/test/make_pkg_(python_scripts_by_CaptainCPS).7z
Note: Requires Python 2.7 installed. I edited the original pkg scripts to also create pkgs for avatars, themes, edats (exdata), webLink.

Starting in the line 400 of bin/pkg.py you can tweak some values of the pkg structure.

An alternative to make pkg with MANUAL is hex editing the psn_package_npdrm.exe and replacing HTMLDIR with MANUAL. C00 is already allowed. Use -n as parameter to skip validations.

BTW These are some webLink pkgs I created with the python script (maybe someone will find them useful).
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_File_Manager.pkg
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_Setup.pkg
http://aldostools.org/temp/test/webMAN_Temperature.pkg

i love the alternative method, it works for MANUAL.
but the parameter -n does not work for C00.

 

i love the alternative method, it works for MANUAL.
but the parameter -n does not work for C00.

For C00, try using make_package_npdrm_retail.exe (it's already in your "tool" folder) It also allows creation of pkgs with MANUAL folder.

 

For C00, try using make_package_npdrm_retail.exe (it's already in your "tool" folder) It also allows creation of pkgs with MANUAL folder.

noob friendly steps please :p for edat install in exdata folder

 

noob friendly steps please [emoji14] for edat install in exdata folder

1. open the latest release of TAPR.
2. type 2, return.
3. type 12, return.
4. type edat file number or a, return.
5. done.

 

u can do multiple theme pkgs by doing the same thing u do for one theme, but lumping all the themes together in the same folder. not sure how ur app does themes, but I'm speaking of the method my tutorial uses. u can only install so many themes though. I think it's 200-something on the hdd. above that, u'll get an error when installing the pkg. also, themes can be in .edat or .p3t form. the system doesn't care either way.

 

u can do multiple theme pkgs by doing the same thing u do for one theme, but lumping all the themes together in the same folder. not sure how ur app does themes, but I'm speaking of the method my tutorial uses. u can only install so many themes though. I think it's 200-something on the hdd. above that, u'll get an error when installing the pkg. also, themes can be in .edat or .p3t form. the system doesn't care either way.

I will try and give feedback.

Edit:
use psn_package_npdrm & make_package_npdrm_retail, both do not work for a folder of theme files.
can you tell the tool you use and the command line?

 

About TrueAncestor is best "about" i ever read @jjkkyu

 

I use make_package_npdrm.exe. the command line is:

make_package_npdrm package.conf [Folder 1 without brackets] [Folder 1CONTENTS without brackets]

 

I had short tests with repacker and working very well for WT Web TV package Many thanks @jjkkyu

@bguerville
Package download "En tache de fond" works well in xml with space in name
Is there a way to download ISO file in dev_hdd0/PS3ISO/ or others path ? Itryed but got error 400 Bad request

I made a package including an ISO file and past command in xml to mount it. working well

This new repacker let me expect a lot of possibilities

 

@bguerville
Package download "En tache de fond" works well in xml with space in name
Is there a way to download ISO file in dev_hdd0/PS3ISO/ or others path ? Itryed but got error 400 Bad request

Downloading iso to /dev_hdd0/PS3ISO should work fine, 400 bad request is not normal. Have you checked the syntax for a typo?
Have you had the problem using this path in particular?

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I use make_package_npdrm.exe. the command line is:

make_package_npdrm package.conf [Folder 1 without brackets] [Folder 1CONTENTS without brackets]

not working in this way:
make_package_npdrm package.conf NPEB00703 NPEB00703CONTENTS
maybe I'm misunderstanding

 

not working in this way:
make_package_npdrm package.conf NPEB00703 NPEB00703CONTENTS
maybe I'm misunderstanding

try this one:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ko7c3lsxy47dj02/epkg.rar

it's the same one from my tutorials. make sure the folders r the folder path, not just the folder name

 

1. open the latest release of TAPR.
2. type 2, return.
3. type 12, return.
4. type edat file number or a, return.
5. done.

hmm didnt work. i tried with scott pilgrim using options 12 and 13 using cid EP0001-NPEB00258_00-SCOTTPILGRIM0002 and still trial

 

hmm didnt work. i tried with scott pilgrim using options 12 and 13 using cid EP0001-NPEB00258_00-SCOTTPILGRIM0002 and still trial

What do you see when you view/extract the pkg? What's the edat situation? Is everything in the right place?
Also what do you get in pkg information? All well?
You could use PS3 Tools collection as well for double checking things..

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check if the edat is present in the pkg. license edat pkg files shouldn't have the ps3logo file in them.

 

option 12 pkg crashes when tryin to open with pkg view and when install in ps3 no edat in exdata folder.

option 13 pkg can open with pkgview and has edat and ps3logo. edat does install to exdata folder

i opened a duplex crack pkg and its a debug pkg and is similar to option 13 pkg