diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84ff7ac..8a95889 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,29 @@ -The PS5 NOR Modifier is a Windows GUI based application making it easier for people to modify the NOR file for their PlayStation 5 console. This is especially useful if you need to generate a NOR file for your console to replace a corrupt or faulty NOR. +# 🎮️ PS5 Nor Modifier +--- -Download compiled versions under the releases section +**Help contribute to the project with a donation: [www.streamelements.com/thecod3r/tip](https://www.streamelements.com/thecod3r/tip)** + +**News update:** + This project will continue soon. We've just acquired the domain "uart.codes" and I'm in the process of building a team and a roadmap to really take this project places it's never seen! + +--- + +A Windows GUI application to simplify NOR file modification for PlayStation 5 consoles. + +The PS5 NOR Modifier is a Windows GUI-based application making it easier for people to modify the NOR file for their PlayStation 5 console. This is especially useful if you need to generate a NOR file for your console to replace a corrupt or faulty NOR. + +--- + +## 🛠️ Install + +- Download compiled versions under the [releases section](https://github.com/TheCod3rYouTube/PS5NorModifier/releases/tag/release) +- If you just want to use the software, download the **standalone ZIP** version. + - [Download the Standalone ZIP directly](https://github.com/TheCod3rYouTube/PS5NorModifier/blob/main/PS5%20NOR%20Modifier%20Standalone.zip) + +--- + +## 🖼️ Screenshots ![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) @@ -9,17 +31,28 @@ Download compiled versions under the releases section ![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) -If you just want to use the software, download the standalone ZIP +--- -Some symptoms that your NOR is corrupt or faulty: -1. No power at all. The console draws 8ma of current or 0ma of current when connecting to a bench power supply -2. 3 beeps of death. The console beeps 3 times when you plug in the main power chord +## ❓ Explanation + +### Signs of a corrupt or faulty NOR: + +1. No power at all. The console draws 8 mA of current or 0 mA of current when connecting to a bench power supply +2. 3 beeps of death. The console beeps 3 times when you plug in the main power cord 3. Cannot update the console -This is also useful if you cannot update the console because the disc drive IC is either faulty, or if you don't have a matching disc drive for your motherboard. You can convert your NOR dump from a disc edition to digital edition to "fool" the PS5 during -an update. This will allow an update to go through and will not hurt the console. If you do somehow get the disc drive working at a later date you would need to convert the console back, along with the matching serial number. +### Special use cases: + +If your disc drive IC is faulty or you don't have a matching disc drive for your motherboard, you can convert your NOR dump from a disc edition to a digital edition. +This "fools" the PS5 during an update and allows the update to proceed safely. +If you later repair or replace the disc drive, you'll need to convert the console back and restore the matching serial number. + +--- + +## ✨ Features + +### General: -Features: 1. Read PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not currently supported) 2. Write PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not currently supported) 3. Change serial number on NOR file @@ -28,25 +61,47 @@ Features: 6. Read WiFi MAC address 7. Read LAN MAC address -UART Features: +### UART: + 1. Connect to any compatible TTL device 2. Read error codes stored on PS5 system 3. Clear error codes stored on PS5 system -4. Automatically convert the error codes into easy to understand descriptions (if they exist in the database) +4. Automatically convert the error codes into easier to understand descriptions (if they exist in the database) 5. Fetch error codes in real time from uartcodes.com database -6. Option to download entire uartcodes.com database for offline use -7. Send custom UART commands and receive response in output box +6. Option to download the entire uartcodes.com database for offline use +7. Send custom UART commands and receive response in output window + +--- + +## ⚙️ System Requirements + +- **Operating System:** Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +- **Hard Drive:** 5 MB +- **Memory:** 128 MB +- **CPU:** Any x86 or x64-based processor +- **Software:** [.NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0) +- **Internet:** Required for real-time features + +--- + +## ⚠️ Important Cautions + +- Modifying NOR files can potentially affect console functionality +- Ensure you understand the implications before making changes +- Back up your original NOR file before modifications + +--- -System Requirements: +## 🤝 Contributing -Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +**Contributions are welcome!** -Hard Drive: 5MB +If you have improvements, ideas, or fixes feel free to open an issue or a pull request and your changes will be reviewed. -Memory: 128MB +Friendly reminder: Please check the open Issues and Pull Requests before starting work to avoid overlap. -CPU: Any X86 or X64 based CPU +--- -Software: Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) +## 📄 License -Internet connection when using online +This project is licensed under the [GPL-2.0 License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.en.html).