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QJ How-To #7: Installing AhMan's iR Shell

Posted Mar 27, 2009 at 6:38AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: PSP Tags: Ahman, Custom Firmware, iR Shell
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Howdy-doo. It's Friday so it's time for another edition of QJ.net's How-To Guides. This time we're going to be tackling how to install AhMan's iR Shell, something you have to try at least once, because once you start, you can't stop. Like Pringles, except it doesn't run out and doesn't leave crumbs.

As before, I advise you have our PSP Homebrew Dictionary open in another window while reading this guide so you have something to consult if you find some terms you don't understand.

So let's get cracking. Let's start off with the basics. What will you need to install iR Shell? Just two things: compatible custom firmware, and the installation files. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. So what are the compatible firmwares? You'll need M33 CFW 3.71 or above.

You don't have custom firmware you say? Worry not your little head. We have a guide ready and available for you. Just follow this link. Moving on with the iR Shell installation though, you'll also need to download the installation files. You can choose which version to install. Voila:
Now just download the version of your choice. If you plan to install iR Shell v4.92, you'll need to download 4.9 as well. If you've already installed a version of iR Shell lower than v4.9 on your PSP, you have to delete it first before proceeding with the installation. If you want to install 5.0, you'll have to delete any previous version as well.

To start the installation follow these steps:
  1. Unpack the installation files (either v5.0 or v4.9, depending on the version you want to install).
  2. Except for the seplugins folder, move all of the unpacked files to the root of your memory stick. Overwrite files when asked.
  3. Run the iR Shell app on your PSP (run the white icon if your kernel is 3.xx and above, run the black icon if your kernel is 1.5).
  4. Activate the directory view in iR Shell, then go to the iR Shell folder, then enter the Patch folder.
  5. Select the folder of your respective firmware, and then run the patch that is in that folder (btcntpatch.prx). Don't skip this part or else you won't be able to run ISOs or CSOs through iR Shell.
In case you installed 4.90 and now wish to upgrade to 4.91or 4.92, then download the respective files above, and unpack the files. Transfer these files to the root of your memory stick and answer yes when asked to overwrite files.

Now in case you want iR Shell to run everytime you do a cold boot, then copy the seplugins folder from the original 4.9/5.0 install, and copy it to the root of your memory stick (answer yes when asked to merge). Do a cold boot and enter recovery mode. Go to plugins and enable irsautoboot.prx. Voila! Squeezy peezy melon cookie.

*Disclaimer: As always, please be careful when using homebrew. Your PSP is your own responsibility.



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# typo and lolbottmint 2009-03-27 08:18
"Do a cold boot and enter recovery mode. Go to plugins and enable irsautoboot.prs." it should be prx ;P and lol at that pringles line. made me laugh alot. and this release is going to be awesome. the whole ability to run a game then if you get stuck and need some help being able to boot the web browser without having to exit the game is going to rule. thanks ahman! you're the greatest!

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# Next time on QJSeRosiS 2009-03-27 08:28
How to wipe your own @$$ and the prerequisites needed.

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# typoGuest 2009-03-27 08:31
fixed! ;-)

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# ahhIIVIIOJICA 2009-03-27 13:36
does this work with the fat psp and does ir shell have universal control.

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# hmmmSeRosiS 2009-03-27 16:09
It is "universal" but the multi-tasking is a slim only feature.

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# hum...Goobers 2009-03-29 06:45
I think IR Shell is a pretty good program... and it does have a lot of features.



But for me, the interface is something I don't like.



Like I said, that's just me.

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# Plz Helphombrew_freak 2009-03-31 07:03
Thiz Doesnt work with 3.90m33 PLz confirm

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# helpmadnow 2011-04-27 22:58
how can i solve the problem 80020148 with the game MH. other game is ok. thats the error when im trying to lunch the iso game.

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# helpmadnow 2011-04-27 22:59
how can i fix the problem error 80020148. other game is ok. thats the prompt when im trying to lunch the iso game

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