From 56f90c445db5dcac379c1e90ee1162bee7e318a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasios Barianos Date: Mon, 12 May 2025 17:08:43 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] improve readme readability --- README.md | 99 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84ff7ac..a4a6e90 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,52 +1,81 @@ -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 +A Windows GUI application to simplify NOR file modification for PlayStation 5 consoles. -Download compiled versions under the releases section +## 🖥️ Overview -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) +The PS5 NOR Modifier is a user-friendly tool designed to help you modify NOR files for your PlayStation 5 console. It's particularly useful for: +- Replacing corrupt or faulty NOR files +- Modifying console edition settings +- Extracting important system information -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) +## 📸 Screenshots -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - Main Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - Features](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - UART Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) -If you just want to use the software, download the standalone ZIP +## 📥 Download -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 -3. Cannot update the console +Download the standalone ZIP from the releases section. -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. +## 🚨 When to Use This Tool -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 -4. Change version flags (disc edition or digital edition) -5. Read motherboard serial -6. Read WiFi MAC address -7. Read LAN MAC address +### Signs of a Corrupt NOR +Your PS5 might need NOR file modification if you experience: +- No power (0-8ma current when connected to bench power supply) +- 3 beeps of death when plugging in the power chord +- Unable to update the console -UART Features: -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) -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 +### Special Use Cases +- Convert NOR dump from disc to digital edition to bypass disc drive IC issues +- Allow console updates when disc drive is faulty +- Modify console edition without hardware changes -System Requirements: +## ✨ Features -Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +### NOR File Management +- Read PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not supported) +- Write PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not supported) +- Change serial number +- Modify version flags (disc/digital edition) -Hard Drive: 5MB +### System Information Extraction +- Read motherboard serial +- Read WiFi MAC address +- Read LAN MAC address -Memory: 128MB +### UART Capabilities +- Connect to compatible TTL devices +- Read and clear PS5 system error codes +- Automatic error code translation +- Real-time error code fetching from uartcodes.com +- Offline database download +- Send custom UART commands -CPU: Any X86 or X64 based CPU +## 💻 System Requirements -Software: Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) +### Minimum Specifications +- **Operating System:** Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +- **Hard Drive:** 5MB free space +- **Memory:** 128MB RAM +- **CPU:** Any X86 or X64 based processor +- **Software:** Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) -Internet connection when using online +### Notes +- Internet connection recommended for online features +- Primarily designed for PS5 standard edition + +## ⚠️ Important Cautions +- Modifying NOR files can potentially affect console functionality +- Ensure you understand the implications before making changes +- Backup your original NOR file before modifications + +## 📦 Downloads +[Download from Releases](link-to-releases-page) + +## 🤝 Contributing +[Contribution guidelines or link to contribution docs] + +## 📄 License +[License information] \ No newline at end of file From 37cc265680310595162194eeb70391dbf3da5610 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasios Barianos Date: Mon, 12 May 2025 17:15:59 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] add some info to readme --- README.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a4a6e90..d7177b9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,10 +15,6 @@ The PS5 NOR Modifier is a user-friendly tool designed to help you modify NOR fil ![PS5 NOR Modifier - Features](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) ![PS5 NOR Modifier - UART Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) -## 📥 Download - -Download the standalone ZIP from the releases section. - ## 🚨 When to Use This Tool ### Signs of a Corrupt NOR @@ -72,10 +68,10 @@ Your PS5 might need NOR file modification if you experience: - Backup your original NOR file before modifications ## 📦 Downloads -[Download from Releases](link-to-releases-page) +[For simple use, download Standalone zip](https://github.com/TheCod3rYouTube/PS5NorModifier/blob/main/PS5%20NOR%20Modifier%20Standalone.zip) ## 🤝 Contributing -[Contribution guidelines or link to contribution docs] +If you want to contribute, make a PR and the changes will be reviewed ## 📄 License -[License information] \ No newline at end of file +This Project is under GPL-2.0 License \ No newline at end of file From 05218360c11c51dc25b5e0a3440f2f8e8c7ca73d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hanndoddi Date: Mon, 12 May 2025 15:24:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Improve README formatting and structure --- README.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84ff7ac..2f936b8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,13 @@ -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 +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. -Download compiled versions under the releases section +## 🛠️ 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. + +## 🖼️ Screenshots ![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) @@ -9,17 +15,21 @@ 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 +## ❓ Explanation 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 + +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. +an update. This will allow an update to go through and will not harm 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. + +## ✨ 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 +38,30 @@ 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) 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 - -System Requirements: +6. Option to download the entire uartcodes.com database for offline use +7. Send custom UART commands and receive response in output window -Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +## ⚙️ System Requirements -Hard Drive: 5MB +- Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +- Hard Drive: 5MB +- Memory: 128MB +- CPU: Any X86 or X64 based CPU +- Software: Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) +- Internet connection when using online -Memory: 128MB +## 🤝 Contributing -CPU: Any X86 or X64 based CPU +**Contributions are welcome!** +If you have improvements, ideas, or fixes feel free to open an issue or a pull request. -Software: Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) +## 📄 License -Internet connection when using online +This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/license/mit).