Posted Feb 27, 2007 at 09:13PM by Gino D. Listed in: PSP Tags: XMB, MaDSouL, xploren
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black32 XMB Theme (version encore1) - Image 1 


XMB themes have been flooding us for the past couple of days. Who said one more would hurt? For some of you, checking out new themes on the front page every day is like taking your vitamins - heck, can someone attach an IV on my PSP for these stuff? With that said, what do we have in store today? xploren tipped us of and diverted our attention to his black32 XMB theme package.

Let us emphasize that: package. xploren compiled a collection of various XMB theme elements from his and other people's makings, and has released this for everyone's enjoyment. Currently, black32 is bumped up to version encore1 and includes a custom battery icon and a loading circle. Now, the Academy goes to:
  • theme set by xploren
  • icons by innercy
  • volume and battery icons by Hooverphonic (MaDSouL)
  • loading circle by [Unknown]
  • background by [Unknown]
  • wave by xploren
As with most every homebrew release in our blogs, we have to yet again stress the importance of the README before you do anything to your system. Brickage is just about as welcome as your annoying aunt butting into a conversation between you and your girlfriend.

Download: black32 XMB Theme (version encore1)
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   by Mike S. (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » ...

God damn that wave is awesome.
Good job on that xploren.

   by Phoenix (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » cool

looks cool i gonna try that later

   by dada (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » dada

Does it work on 3.10 oe-a?


   Re: Kichigai - 2007-02-27
 » Not Yet

3.10 OE-A cannot be modified as yet. I'm planning to downgrade to 3.03 OE just for this reason, though.

   Re: Flo Mexico (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » yeah it can

Everything will work on 3.10 OE, except for the topmenu_plugin.rco. which is the icons.
   by middlemaniac (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » Is it good

Does it work well???

   by Ed (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » a

So the icons wont work with 3.10OE right?


   Re: Kichigai - 2007-02-27
 » Right

Apparently the backgrounds work.
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   by G Man (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » woah

that looks awsome and yes it will work on 3.10OE-A EXCEPT the topmenu plugin.rco

   by Shadow (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » brick...

i just use this and it bricked ma psp im on 3.030e-c


   Re: meh (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » retard

u probably didn't put the files in the right place

   Re: psp fan (Unregistered) - 2007-03-11
 » Brick?

what does it mean when your psp is bricked?
   by ... (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » ...

Thats kool. looks wind0ws vi$ta-ish

   by bhast2 - 2007-02-27
 » how to use this

how do i use this
and i am using 3.10 oe-a'
and i think this will work with it
but what program do i use to flash this to my psp

thanks


   Re: hey (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » hoh

reboot your psp and hold R you will go to recovery mode then go to advanced--->toggle usb(flash0)
Once you are connected you will see it pop up on your PC them go to the vsh/resource folder. Once tehr just drag and drop. if it says not enough space you will need to free up some space.
   by Typhoonexhale (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » wow.....

dat is one of the badizzt azz XMB waves ive ever seen! im using it right now! with a black background im on 3.10 OE A so i cant use the 01-12.bmp or the topmenu_plugin.rco so i just painted my 01-12.bmp all black and i must say it looks damn good

   by RyanfromtheShire (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » kdslaf

Very nice looking.


Buuuut, doesn't this contradict the point of a custom XMB?

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   by poop (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » why

doesnt the background work (not the top menu) with 3.10?


   Re: Typhoonexhale (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » im working on making it work

but to answer your question the 3.10 oe 01-12.bmp consist of 12 merged bmp files with a res of 60x34 and an extra 1kb hexed onto the end of each obviously the bmp included in this pack is not that.... but my theory is if they are all exactly the same size and merged we can have a perfect 480x272 01-12.bmp without the farked up icons but even if this works we'll have a size issue

   Re: poop (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » @Typhoonexhale

cool, ill keep checking here so if you don't mind, give an update sometime, one way or another. thanks, for explaining too!

   Re: Typhoonexhale (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » well...

my experiment was a flop still got the messed up corrupt icons but if you want here is a 01-12.bmp with a black background in it i replaced one of the purples with a all black backround and yes it will work with 3.10 OE A it looks good with that wave up there
http://www.megaupload.com/?d+55R4LMGN
   by bhast2 - 2007-02-27
 » background

everytime i flash the 01-12.bmp
my background is white i can't get the background to work with 3.10oe-a

   by Mckman31 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » last for now

last w00t !!! im last w00t!!! if only i was brave enough to flash my psp.

   by Savage (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » Instructions

how in the hell do i put this on my psp. because i am a beginner

   by xploren (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » How to Install

Forgot to add this to the readme.... I'll add it to the next one. ;) For now, here's how to install:

1. Turn off your PSP completely (hold power switch for 2-3 seconds).
2. Turn it back on again after a second or two WHILE HOLDING THE R BUTTON.
3. Connect your USB cable from your PSP to your comp, and go to Advanced in your recovery menu.
4. Select the flash0 option.
5. Open the Removable Disk folder in My Computer.
6. Go to /vsh/resource/ and flash all the stuff in the package.
7. Done! Enjoy!

This will work on all OE firmwares EXCEPT 3.10 OE! We have yet to make mods compatible with 3.10 OE. IF you want to use this, I suggest you downgrade to 3.03 OE-C.

   by need help installing it (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » install

hey, can someone exsplain to me how to install the bars/backgrounds?

   by xploren (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » ....... :|

It's right above you. Read.


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   Re: vader (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » insalling

where i cant see any information on how to install the cool backgorounds and waves could u please tell me where
   by Luke (Unregistered) - 2007-02-27
 » installing xmb waves

i was wondering if somone could post on how to install the xmb waves,
that would be great thnxs :)

   by Chris MAN - 2007-02-28
 » installing

when i try to move any of the other files into the resource folder is tells me the there no space or some ***** like that mean while i have like a gig of space any 1 know how to fix that


   Re: Luke (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » installling

would u be able to tell me how to install the xmb bars

   Re: Jake (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » retarded dumbass

just because u have a gig of space doesn't mean u have a gig of space on ur flash0.. u only have like 20mb... get rid of the web browser.. thats what i did

   Re: bugone (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » RE:installing

You DONT have a gig of space on your FLASH0 - maybe you do on your MS

   Re: Flo Mexico (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » df

Use Flash Agent to clear up some space. It'll clear up 2.5 MB
   by Chris MAN - 2007-02-28
 » installinnn

nawww i can only copy over the topmenu file over it keeps tellin me i have no spaceeeee

   by Luke (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » help!

where do copy what and whaa HOW DO I INSTAL SOME ! HELP :(

   by Jingles (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » Works great

Thanks for the steps, ive waited awhile for all the comotion to settle down on these icon/wave/background mods before diving in.

Looks great, i had the white background problem but I changed my theme settings and got it all working fine. Did some backups of the overwritten files incase of any problems or need to go back to default so I know I wont run into any problems.

Thanks again, great work.

   by samuel (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » help

do u have to have custom firmware?

   by xploren (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » Sigh.........

Okay, the installation guide goes for all of the mods. Your flash has limited space, so you need to remove some stuff from your flash. Be careful, though. Use something like Flash Agent or go to this thread:

http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-firmware-discussion-253/t-guide-save-some-flash0-space-on-oe-86155.html

After freeing up some space, THEN go flash these. Okay, guys? Also, go to the Forum Discussion Thread - you'll find encore2 there. ;)

   by Chris MAN - 2007-02-28
 » thanksss

yea i was just readin on that program and it works :D:D:D:D now does any 1 know a site where i can dl a bunch of these custom xmb'

   by Luke (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » installing xmb waves

i still dont understand how to install the program for the cool waves?

   by b0ris (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » downgraded back

well i'm back on 3.03 just so i could use this mod. Great piece of work :)

   by PTSnake (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » ...

downgraded to use this.

anyway, anyone knows where i can get a screenshot prx for 3.03 oe-c?

   by luke (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » how?

DOES ANYONE ONE WANT TO TELL ME HOW THE ***** i install this?


   Re: PTSnake (Unregistered) - 2007-02-28
 » ...

no, i don't want to.

   Re: MickMog - 2007-02-28
 » awesome

PS_Snake.either use "capture.prx" or "custom firmare extender plugins"!
luke, you need to use recovery mode.....if you dont know how to use it to flash i cant help u sorry.
(hint...) once there go to AVANCED/TOGGLE USB(Flash0))


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