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The new, updated, and modern Custom Firmware for the PSP and PS Vita's ePSP - ARK CFW. Designed with simplicity and packed with exclusive features, ARK CFW revitalizes the PSP experience. As the successor to PRO and ME, ARK now stands as the most comprehensive CFW for the PSP, combining all the functionalities of traditional CFW with innovative, one-of-a-kind features that cannot be found elsewhere. [https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/blob/main/README.md ARK-4 README.md.] ==Features== * <code>Core</code> system heavily updated from traditional CFW with new exclusive features. * <code>Inferno 2</code> Driver compatible with all formats (<code>ISO</code>, <code>CSO</code>, <code>ZSO</code>, <code>JSO</code>, <code>CSOv2</code> and <code>DAX</code>). * <code>Popcorn</code> controller for custom <code>PS1</code> games. Compatible with <code>PopsLoader</code> V3 and V4i. * Built-in <code>No-DRM</code> engine <code>Stargate</code>, fixes many anti-CFW games. Compatible with <code>npdrm_free</code> by qwikrazor87. * <code>Plugin</code> support for <code>PSP</code> games, <code>PS1</code> games and <code>VSH</code> (XMB), including the ability to enable and disable plugins <code>per-game</code>. * <code>Region Free</code> playback of <code>UMD Video</code> on all PSP models. Change the region of your <code>UMD</code> drive on-the-fly. * Compatible with all <code>PSP</code> models on firmwares <code>6.60</code> and <code>6.61</code>. * Compatible with all <code>PS Vita</code> models on firmware <code>2.10</code> up to <code>3.74</code>, either official firmware or via <code>Adrenaline</code>. * Compatible with <code>6.60</code> <code>Testing Tool</code> Firmware and <code>Testkit</code> Units. * Compatible with <code>6.60</code> <code>Development Tool</code> Firmware and <code>Devkit</code> Units. * Can be fully installed and booted on memory stick in compatible models via <code>Time Machine</code>. * Can be used to unbrick any PSP using <code>Despertar del Cementerio</code> in combination with a <code>Pandora</code> or <code>Baryon Sweeper</code>. * <code>Minimalistic</code>: only 6 files installed on PSP flash, CFW extensions are installed on memory stick. * Resistant to <code>soft-bricks</code>, easy to recover from bad configurations with a new and improved <code>Recovery</code> app. * <code>Custom game launcher</code> with built-in game categories, file browser, <code>FTP</code> server and client, modernized look and more. * Fully configurable via the <code>XMB</code>. * Compatible with <code>PRO Online</code> and <code>Xlink Kai</code>. * Compatible with Legacy Homebrew via <code>eLoader</code> and <code>Leda</code>. Compatible with the KXploit format. * Compatible with <code>cIPL</code> and <code>Infinity 2</code> bootloaders for permanent CFW. ==Screenshots== https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/psphomebrew/arkpsp-01.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/psphomebrew/arkpsp-02.png https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/psphomebrew/arkpsp-03.png ==Media== '''ARK-4 CFW For PSP & PS Vita Guide 2023 (4.20.59) - ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE8mw7RRqGo Robles Junior])'''<br> <youtube>bE8mw7RRqGo</youtube> '''How to Install ARK CFW on a PSP over WiFi (no computer required!) ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mopy1N57DlI lusidgames])'''<br> <youtube>mopy1N57DlI</youtube> '''New CFW for PSP , the ARK-4 ! ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxPSSzA-B6o PSP Mav])'''<br> <youtube>NxPSSzA-B6o</youtube> '''PSP tutorial : How to install plugins on ARK-4 cfw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDRINcqP7mQ PSP Mav])'''<br> <youtube>tDRINcqP7mQ</youtube> == Changelog == * <code>ARK-1</code>: original port/rewrite of <code>PRO CFW</code> for the <code>PS Vita</code>. Codenamed <code>PROVITA</code>. Source code can be found here: https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-1-PROVita- * <code>ARK-2</code>: dynamic patching allows it to work with most of <code>PS Vita</code> firmwares. Source code can be found here: https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-2 * <code>ARK-3</code>: device-specific runtime allows <code>ARK</code> to run in multiple scenarios (<code>ePSP</code> and <code>ePSX</code>). Source code can be found here: https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-3 * <code>ARK-4</code>: ported to the original <code>PSP</code>. Huge amounts of improvements and fixes over previous versions. <code>Note</code>: this is a simplified <code>changelog</code>, for a full version you can visit here: https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md == Credits == * <code>Team PRO</code> (the original developers of ARK): <code>Coldbird</code>, <code>hrimfaxi</code> (aka. <code>Liquid Snake</code>) and <code>Neur0n</code>. * <code>The Ancient Gods of the PSP Scene</code>: mathieulth, davee, Proxima, zecoxao, among other tinkerers. * <code>qwikrazor87</code> for being such a genius and all his hard work with kernel exploits and ARK-2. * <code>TheFl0w</code> (aka. <code>Total_Noob</code>) for his advancements and research in CFW development and overall contributions to the scene. * <code>meetpatty</code> for his excellent work in fixing bugs and adding important features like cIPL and DevKit support as well as porting <code>Time Machine</code> and <code>Despertar del Cementerio</code>. * <code>Codestation</code> for his incredible work improving CSO speeds and creating the ZSO format. * <code>Krazynez</code> for his amazing work on <code>Advanced VSH Menu</code> and other bugfixes and features. * <code>pyroesp</code> for his excellent work improving <code>VSH Menu</code> and refactoring code. * <code>TheSubPlayer</code> for all the wonderful themes made for the custom launcher. * <code>UnkownBrackets</code> (maxcso) for his help understanding the DAX format and Inferno speed hacks as well as creating the CSOv2 format. * <code>Zer01ne</code>, <code>noname120</code>, <code>astart</code> and other devs that have blessed me with their knowledge and wisdom. * <code>Zecoxao</code> for his great work creating dumpers that would allow us to archive rare firmwares. * <code>balika</code> for his research in porting M33 to modern firmware that has helped improve compatiblity in ARK. * <code>hrydgard</code> for the PMF player as well as being an inspiration for the custom launcher. * Every other giant shoulder I am standing on. == Warnings == * ARK comes with no warranty whatsoever. It was designed to be noob-proof, however it is possible for the universe to create an even greater noob capable of using ARK to destroy the Earth (or his PSP). I cannot be held responsible for this. * ARK may cause ejectile malfunction if your hard drive is not hard enough. * If this software malfunctions, you can turn it off and on again. ==External links== * GitHub - https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4

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