XMB Package Downloader (XMBPD)

PS3 XMB Package Downloader - An XMB MOD that intergrates a Homebrew Store on the XMB v0.70

I havnt tried that. I don't think this is Cobra related. I will try it when the official 4.78.2 comes out. Suppose its just another reason to add to the list for people to use the latest Rebug :)

Im looking on the bright side now, as this is now FW dependant due to the sprx files involved, it will be a lot easier to maintain if it only works on Rebug.
 
I havnt tried that. I don't think this is Cobra related. I will try it when the official 4.78.2 comes out. Suppose its just another reason to add to the list for people to use the latest Rebug :)

Im looking on the bright side now, as this is now FW dependant due to the sprx files involved, it will be a lot easier to maintain if it only works on Rebug.
I never said it was Cobra related.. Just curious..

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I never said you said it was cobra related, im just saying I don't think it is. ;)

You can test away if you are that curious. :)
Jeez am curious but not that curious... got enough testing to do as it is... Difficult to find time for gaming nowadays..

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Here is where Im at now with XMBPD , still loads to do before next release. For now the homebrew categories are showing the same pkgs but that will change soon, few bugs im working on too.

(sorry about the crappy video quality)

[video=youtube;WzvewtVp81U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzvewtVp81U[/video]

XMBPD is now fully updating off the net (no xil2 files need to be installed manually), and region is no longer an issue, a PSN account still required, just doesn't matter what region , there are no HDD files required to be installed at all anymore. Ive moved the icons and titles to the rco's (easier for installation and translations) and the single xml to dev_flash, So it can survive a system format/restore just like any other OFW XMB item, I think this item would be particularly handy after a system wipe with shortcuts on the XMB for the Latest versions of top apps like multiman, webman updater etc.

Also for my own use I have it built into the latest Rebug pup so on install I have XMBPD there ready to use, someone asked me if that was possible before, well it is.

I need to get a server set up as I need 100% control over the links before I can release this really, working on that too. ftp links wont work unfortunately.

Im also working on another XMB mod for the network category, its a "What's New" for CFW. Its not going to be out for a while either but there is a preview in the video if anyone wants a look.
 
[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION] You know that are you are working on one of best xmb mod ever?

Really you made already things that i always want to have on my PS3 just in few (2?) weeks. RESPECT!
 
[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION] You know that are you are working on one of best xmb mod ever?

Really you made already things that i always want to have on my PS3 just in few (2?) weeks. RESPECT!

Thanks man, That's good to hear. Maybe you would like to help me test betas some time?
 
Thanks man, That's good to hear. Maybe you would like to help me test betas some time?

Sadly my time is now freaky limited (Me an [MENTION=2]STLcardsWS[/MENTION] are opposing to make 36H days but nobody listening us :() also most time i'm away from my PS3 (one console limit in my "journey" - PS4) but if i ever get time i will pm you as i'm really impressed where you get that "simple" mod in that short time. :)
 
[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION] You know that are you are working on one of best xmb mod ever?

Really you made already things that i always want to have on my PS3 just in few (2?) weeks. RESPECT!

there is a reason he is the king of XMB mods :p

Edit: and we made sure he got the developer status he deserved
 
there is a reason he is the king of XMB mods :p

Edit: and we made sure he got the developer status he deserved

Thanks for that, don't feel like a dev, but a lot can be done with a text editor and a hex editor. More people should have a go. I didn't put CFW on my PS3 to look at a standard XMB and the fact its so easy to modify it is great.
 
XMB Package Downloader v0.16 (Now in a pkg for easy installation)

Here is the latest version if anyone wants to give it a go, it works fine here for me on the 3 latest Rebug REX FW's apart from the 4 "small" issues mentioned below, but I would like bug reports : Download XMBPD v0.16. It uses the Team XMBM+ installer so its now very easy for people on Rebug to try out. (thanks [MENTION=6]bitsbubba[/MENTION] for the tips on making the package).

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Installing:

There are 2 options in the installer plus the back up feature that's built in:

1. Is for installing XMB Package Downloader to the network category

2. Is for reverting to standard Rebug XMB

* The installer will backup your current XMB before it installs, so If at a later time you want to revert back to that instead of the standard Rebug XMB then use the restore backup feature instead of option 2.
** You can completely delete the installer from your game category after youve run this app if you don't mind losing your XMB backup. if you need to install XMBPD again, or uninstall XMBPD you can just redownload the latest XMBPD installer pkg from within XMBPD.


Usage:


The latest packages available will update online as long as you are using a user account with a PSN account attached (doesn't need to be logged in). After first installing this it will appear on your XMB but the categories will be empty, reboot, and then it will sync, sometimes it takes 5 minutes for all the package lists to appear in all the categories. There are now 35 packages included for easy installing. (36 if you include the fact that XMBPD can now be updated from within itself for convenience in the future, so you will only need to install it once in theory when its done, Also this app will survive a Format/Restore as its all on flash/hosted online. Very easy for this to be built into FW aswell if people wish to do that in the future. Ì already have it built into Rebug 4.78 for my own use.


Known Issues in this version:


1. As of now this breaks the TV category items like Netflix and amazon etc, they will not show up anymore. So if you use any TV category items then don't try this yet, or try it and then switch back. (I will have this sorted soon).

2. On Rebug 4.78.1 Because of the way enabling CFW Settings in the Toolbox swaps the xmls, You need to have CFW Settings enabled in the toolbox when installing this if you want to keep the ability to toggle CFWS 100% properly from the toolbox, I mean so you can toggle the setting without it effecting XMBPD. Not much I can do about this atm except maybe include more options in the pkg for various situations but then the pkg will get big so for now its easier if you just have it enabled when initially installing XMBPD.

3. As of now XMB Package Downloader only works for users of Rebug FW at or above 4.75 due to a SSL error when downloading the packages on Rebug below that.(might look into this someday).

4. As of now all Homebrew categories show the same items (I will have this sorted soon too).

* Issues 1 and 4 will be solved as soon as I get a server set up properly.
** This is FW dependant due to the sprx file involved, so Ive made it so it will only install on 4.75, 4.76, 4.78 FW's. Ive built a warning into the installer so people know its for Rebug only, and so they know they should enable CFW settings if on 4.78.

Use this at your own risk, its worked fine for me on Rebug 4.75, 4.76 and 4.78 REX on both CEX and DEX XMB's but I cant test every possible system setup, im sure its going to be incompatible with some other XMB mods..

Download XMBPD v0.16.

EDIT: 26th Feb : please use updated version 0.16.03 or later as this fixes TV category and a few other fixes
 
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Just have short tests, I give you my report

I have the same homebrews list in Backup manager and Emulators and games category

I have the same homebrews list in Tools/mods/misc and Sony downloads category

Edit: + Got problem in TV category, don't see my installed packages

Download and install work perfecly for me on XMB
I like so much the black picture loading for every homebrews !!! It's give you a big potential to make an wallpaper dedicated for each homebrews (but it's a lot of work...)


I don't take time to watch your code, but I'm going to do just when I got time (holidays with my san first). I see the psx-place icon on a link to !!!! It's something I want to do near a long time but don't know put an icon on a link.

Realy good works
 
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Just have short tests, I give you my report

I have the same homebrews list in Backup manager and Emulators and games category

I have the same homebrews list in Tools/mods/misc and Sony downloads category

Edit: + Got problem in TV category, don't see my installed packages

Download and install work perfecly for me on XMB
I like so much the black picture loading for every homebrews !!! It's give you a big potential to make an wallpaper dedicated for each homebrews (but it's a lot of work...)

FYI I will certainly update in near futur retro packages with 1.2.2 Beta1.7 (actually 1.0.0.2) Tests are well done. I try 1.3 realase but SNES9x failed and give me black screens :( It will be transparent for you because I stay with same names packages and push it to Dropbox.

I don't take time to watch your code, but I'm going to do just when I got time (holidays with my san first). I see the psx-place icon on a link to !!!! It's something I want to do near a long time but don't know put an icon on a link.

Realy good works

Thanks for the tests and feedback, its just what I need. Glad its working for you. I know about the few issues you described and I know how to fix them I just havnt got everything in place yet ( I mean you seeing the same items in all categories and the broken TV category), these will be fixed asap.

Yes I can add a separate icon and background for each homebrew now very easily, I was testing this today, but it is a lot of work like you say and every image then needs to be hosted etc. Maybe someday I will get around to it. I changed the background picture to a black one for now on all packages as its only 7KB, so it makes the whole app sync quicker initially.

I will be moving all files to a server as soon as possible for faster speeds and more control, and it will fix problems 1 and 4.

And for putting an icon next to a link I can show you that no problem, its simple enough, the icon can be a set path to hdd or flash, or it can be a link to an icon online, or stored in an rco like I have it (thanks [MENTION=872]sandungas[/MENTION] for the tips on converting to gim for the rco method)

[MENTION=16840]0_obeWAN[/MENTION] BTW: If you like icons next to links you will probably like my new project ;)

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[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION]
You kill me with one picture LOL
It's something I dream about so many time.... But Never find a way
If I like ??? just show this project I do,named GTA5EXTRA https://youtu.be/m6uLTELSEdE you got the response.
I like big icons and simple click to do For me it's the perfect way you go. Put me on tester list, Iwill find time pls

Auther thing, I have tested well video streaming from Dropbox (playing with PS3 native player in 720P) Just need to encoding vidéos in spécifique format. If not offer me to download videos :(



Edit: I GOT A SEVERAL PROBLEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just have restoring my XMB (applaying my own XMB mod) and for a second restart I found your homebrews list in Music, Video, TV, Games, PSN column :(

I try to clean
dev_flash/...xmb and dev_hdd0/tmp => noway doesn't change

DO I HAVE TO REINSTALL MY CFW ??? :( Thanks for your help
 
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[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION]
You kill me with one picture LOL
It's something I dream about so many time.... But Never find a way
If I like ??? just show this project I do,named GTA5EXTRA https://youtu.be/m6uLTELSEdE you got the response.
I like big icons and simple click to do For me it's the perfect way you go. Put me on tester list, Iwill find time pls

Auther thing, I have tested well video streaming from Dropbox (playing with PS3 native player in 720P) Just need to encoding vidéos in spécifique format. If not offer me to download videos :(

That's GTA5EXTRA project looks really good, and I think I can do something like that with the "Whats new on CFW" feature im working on, should be easy actually. I will put you on tester list for sure
Edit: I GOT A SEVERAL PROBLEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just have restoring my XMB (applaying my own XMB mod) and for a second restart I found your homebrews list in Music, Video, TV, Games, PSN column :(

I try to clean
dev_flash/...xmb and dev_hdd0/tmp => noway doesn't change

DO I HAVE TO REINSTALL MY CFW ??? :( Thanks for your help

You forgot about the sprx and that's why the downloads come back, the sprx is doing most of the work in this mod.

You need to use the XMBPD installer and select option 2 to uninstall, use the revert to standard XMB option. Then apply your own mod. Or you can restore your backup that the installer made before changing any files.

That is why I included an uninstall option.

BTW: for anyone who wants to clean/refresh the download list, you can just go to "Whats New" and press triangle, select clear cache and the pkg list will get cleared and then update.
 
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[MENTION=22544]DeViL303[/MENTION]
Excuse my curiosity, but did you plan to deliver CFW via oneline in your futur project ? If it is the case, it will be great for exemple to deliver direcly in Parameters column/System Update...
Does it need a sprx and authers files like XMBPD, or is it just purely xml codding ? A detourned appstore ?
I am really impatient to use it and understand how it works...
 
Excuse my curiosity, but did you plan to deliver CFW via oneline in your futur project ? If it is the case, it will be great for exemple to deliver direcly in Parameters column/System Update...
Does it need a sprx and authers files like XMBPD, or is it just purely xml codding ? A detourned appstore ?
I am really impatient to use it and understand how it works...

I could deliver CFW via online update in the same way (basically) but I wont do such a thing in case anyone had a problem. Its better people use USB and 100% know what CFW they are installing. (what you seen in the picture was just links to news stories about rebug and habib FW's, not actual downloads, but this method can install pkgs directly just like XMBPD )

And yes the new mod im working also needs a few mods to different sprx files. When its finished (maybe 1 week) I will be able to show you properly how to set up your own XMB item that is just like GTA5EXTRA ( I will even make the sprx files for you when im not so busy) , and the BIG bonus with my method will be that you can update all the pictures and links remotely from your end, just like sony does now. :)
 
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UPDATE: [MENTION=6]bitsbubba[/MENTION] has fixed the TV category problem, which was the biggest problem in v0.16.01 imo. He has fixed it in an even better way than I was planning to, and by doing this it has added the option for a 5th homebrew category inside XMBPD, which is great.

So here is XMBPD v0.16.02 package now with a working TV category.

So the only "small" issues as of now are:
1. Only working on Rebug 4.75 and above.
2. If you are on Rebug 4.78 You should have CFW Settings enabled in the Toolbox when you initially install this, not really a big deal
3. All categories showing same items , I know how to solve it. Will be sorted asap.

If by any chance you still have an app missing from the TV category after installing this version, can you please post the Content ID here and we can make a small update for you and everyone else.
 
If you don't know the content/title ID just post the name and I'll do what I can to get it for you
 
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