How to make your own Memory Card Exploit using the Independence Installer

Like I am to this site, I am a newbie. I bought the HDAdvance before I knew about all free files on the internet. Does the new HDLoader files support DVD-9 and large hard drives? Thanks again in advance.

 

it absolutely does.

from what i understand HDAdvance updates are a repackage of the updated HDLoader files. i didnt realize that when i bought HDA2 last year. then some months later, i got into exploits because i needed to exploit my MC for God of War since HDA2 couldnt play it. i jumped into the scene, and hit the ground running and found out this info. i'm a li'l disappointed about supporting 'scam artists', but we've all done it at some point. just glad i didnt get burned too bad. the 40bux i spent last year is coming in handy still.

 

ok. I put my HDAdvance 3.0 in my PC and looked at the files. I copied the SLUS file and renamed it to hdadvanc.elf and put it into the CD. After installing the exploit, I choose the HDAdvance option and the screen just goes black and doesn't load. What else can I do to get this to work? Maybe I should get the HDLoader v0.7c and install that.

 

yup.
HDL 0.7c is where it's at. i heard there is one patched to make soul calibur 3 work. you should pick that one up too. but dont replace the one you have. as SC3patch may make other games NOT work. but i havent tested it yet.

 

yup.
HDL 0.7c is where it's at. i heard there is one patched to make soul calibur 3 work. you should pick that one up too. but dont replace the one you have. a SC3patch may make other games NOT work. but i havent tested it yet.

 

Do you know where I could find that patch to get SC3 to work? I can't find it with Google. I haven't been able to get my hands on SC3 yet, but my friend said it worked with his HDAdvance 3.0 CD. From other forums they say that the Tutorial and moves menu freezes when you go to them though. When I get SC3 then I'l try it with HDL v0.7c and post the compatibility. Anyway, thanks for all the help.

 

check ps2 scene places like exploitstation.com, or ps2hd.com

 

Can I do this exploit by using Codebreaker?

 

as long as the codebreaker is 8.1 or above. you will need it's device manager option to copy the file from your usb to the MC.

 

Thanks L-Burna for making this guide. Very helpful.
I own both a fat Playstation 2 (it worked here) and a newer slimline SCPH-70012 (didn't work). That's a v12. I know the satin color ones (SCPH-75001, V13) have problems with some USB drives.

Will your tutorial work with version 12? Maybe there's some mod needed to change. Thanks for helping the mod scene!

 

Well, I still maintain that my program: Independence Compiler is the *easiest* way to achieve it all. And if it wasn't? Well on the 13th of June I also wrote a guide, explaining things MORE indepth:

Guide:
http://console.iscentral.net/content.php?article.8

Independence Compiler:
http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?view.183

For those of you who DONT know, Independence Compiler creates an exploit, quickly and easily, and gets the format right every time (unless the user stuffs up).

It exports as regular files for adding to a CD or save file, it will also export as a CD Image ready to install your exploit, or it can export a pre made XPS save file.

You dont even have to own a brain to use Independence Compiler

For those of you who are still unconvinced, here's a picture:


While I'm on the topic, I should mention that AusDigital is now known as Console.IsCentral.Net, and the website logos will be migrating over the next few weeks.

 

Also, here are some handy links now that you have your exploit installed!


Downloads
Launchers (BOOT.ELF's) http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?list.12

Emulators
http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?list.9

Homebrew Games
http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?list.11

Elf Files (Ps2 Programs & Applications)
Latest: http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?list.6
OLD (archive): http://console.iscentral.net/download.php?list.10

My Tutorials
Ps2 Networking for Newbies
http://console.iscentral.net/content.php?article.6

Loading Exploit with Ar Max (via USB)
http://console.iscentral.net/content.php?article.11

Setting Up LaunchELF
http://console.iscentral.net/content.php?article.10

Setting Up PS2 Reality Media Player
http://console.iscentral.net/content.php?article.9

 

Yeah man, i second this - the program does all the stuff you would want from your exploit - easy as it can be. All the options in one program, no "programming" skills required

 

sorry for being such a noob on the subject.......but what does the memory card exploit actually DO??

 

a_l_e_x, has anyone ever posted a working list of all [bold]v12 slimline exploits[/bold]? It would be nice for ppl to understand which ones work and which ones don't (like Independence Exploit).

 

I dont know if you're using the correct terminology. There is only one PS2 Exploit, and its only for the old PS2, the chubby which will allow you to boot code on it.

There are [bold]no known exploits[/bold] for the slimline PS2's although they can support modchips and swapdiscs etc.

 

just tell me this:can you play burnt games with this memory card thing and is it better to get swap magic instead?

 

Cogswap (a .elf program that you can use on the MC via exploit installer) will pretty much boot all of the games that Swap Magic will. However, in order to get the exploit to work in the first place (loading and executing .elf programs on/from the MC), you need either a modchip or SwapMagic working first. I think the best approach is to get a flip top/SlideCard and Swap Magic, then load you can load the exploit on the MC using swap method. You can load multiple .elf files, so include HD loader if you want to use HD, cogswap for booting dvd or cd games, media player, etc. If you want to play from discs you can just use the Swap Magic discs only and not even owrry about the exploit. BUt for many of us, the crap SOny laser will wear out fast, so I use like to use the hard drive via exploit instead.

 

BK89, is what you described working with v12+ slimlines or NO?

 

There are no exploits working for v12 as far as I know. You can get an external HD to work but that's about it.