From 94dbd0ea7606d3122e642e7605083e3c0d758880 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saildot4k Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024 18:56:14 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Update README.md for HDD users HDD info incorrect with location. Also added some how to info so that first time users know what to do so they dont need to first have a +OPL partition they may not want JUST to see what the config file in __common looks like. --- README.md | 21 ++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6ec751c64..368e4ec94 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ USB modes: OPL will automatically create the above directory structure the first time you launch it and enable your favorite device. -For HDD users, OPL will read `hdd0:__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` for the config entry `hdd_partition` to use as your OPL partition. -If not found a config file, a 128Mb `+OPL` partition will be created. You can edit the config if you wish to use/create a different partition. -All partitions created by OPL will be 128Mb (it is not recommended to enlarge partitions as it will break LBAs, instead remove and recreate manually with uLaunchELF at a larger size if needed). +For HDD users, OPL will read `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` which contains one line: `hdd_partition=+OPL` to use as your OPL partition. It is recommended to use `__common`, `+OPL`, or if you have a Crystal Chip modchip: `+Crystal`. +If a config a config file is not found, a 128Mb `+OPL` partition will be created. You can edit the config if you wish to use/create a different partition. +Partitions created by OPL will be 128MB. It is not recommended to enlarge partitions as it will break LBAs, instead remove and recreate manually with uLaunchELF at a larger size if needed. Be warned, it is wise to format and create the desired OPL partition first before adding games as editing, deleting, and adding partitions out of order is not recommended and may break the software.

@@ -107,10 +107,17 @@ are supported using the folder structure above. HDD

-For PS2, 48-bit LBA internal HDDs up to 2TB are supported. HDD should be -formatted with the APA partition scheme. OPL will create the `+OPL` partition on the HDD. -To avoid this, you can create a text file at the location `hdd0:__common:pfs:OPL/conf_hdd.txt` -that contains the preferred partition name (for example `__common`). +For PS2, 48-bit LBA internal HDDs up to 2TB are supported. The HDD should be +formatted with the APA partition scheme, recommended tools are listed below. OPL will create the `+OPL` partition. +To avoid this, before running OPL the first time, create a text file at the location `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.txt` +that contains the preferred partition name (for example `hdd_partition=__common`). + +It is recommended to FIRST create the desired partition and conf_hdd.txt file. edit the file with `hdd_partition=__+partition of choice here` before loading the drive up with homebrew/games. Adding/removing out of order can and will break the software that is loaded on the drive therefore, if deciding to REMOVE partitions/games, it is recommended instead to wipe the drive and start over. Anything you wish to save should be backed up. +NOTE: partitions that start with 2 underscores such as __common are considered protected IE can not be deleted. Files/Folders within however can be added/removed. Partitions that start with + are UNPROTECTED, meaning they can be deleted. + +Recommended tools (no affiliation): +PS2: [Official wLaunchELF](https://github.com/ps2homebrew/wLaunchELF) or [wLaunchELF_ISR](https://github.com/israpps/wLaunchELF_ISR) (File Browser and Editor /FTP Server) +PC Windows: [OPL Manager](https://oplmanager.com/site/index.php) and [PFS Batchkit Manager](https://github.com/GDX-X/PFS-BatchKit-Manager) (PC Tools to Manage the HDD and fetch OPL assets)

From 310dd1b817c27395a3a0b630e60e18e99203b51d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saildot4k Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024 19:06:46 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update README.md Fixed Capitalization --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 368e4ec94..f931b7172 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ formatted with the APA partition scheme, recommended tools are listed below. OPL To avoid this, before running OPL the first time, create a text file at the location `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.txt` that contains the preferred partition name (for example `hdd_partition=__common`). -It is recommended to FIRST create the desired partition and conf_hdd.txt file. edit the file with `hdd_partition=__+partition of choice here` before loading the drive up with homebrew/games. Adding/removing out of order can and will break the software that is loaded on the drive therefore, if deciding to REMOVE partitions/games, it is recommended instead to wipe the drive and start over. Anything you wish to save should be backed up. +It is recommended to FIRST create the desired partition and conf_hdd.txt file. Edit the file with `hdd_partition=__+partition of choice here` before loading the drive up with homebrew/games. Adding/removing out of order can and will break the software that is loaded on the drive therefore, if deciding to REMOVE partitions/games, it is recommended instead to wipe the drive and start over. Anything you wish to save should be backed up. NOTE: partitions that start with 2 underscores such as __common are considered protected IE can not be deleted. Files/Folders within however can be added/removed. Partitions that start with + are UNPROTECTED, meaning they can be deleted. Recommended tools (no affiliation): From 9801d90450acd1c83dd711faf78c6b93125abb58 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saildot4k Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024 20:50:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update README.md --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f931b7172..292427bd9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ USB modes: OPL will automatically create the above directory structure the first time you launch it and enable your favorite device. For HDD users, OPL will read `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` which contains one line: `hdd_partition=+OPL` to use as your OPL partition. It is recommended to use `__common`, `+OPL`, or if you have a Crystal Chip modchip: `+Crystal`. -If a config a config file is not found, a 128Mb `+OPL` partition will be created. You can edit the config if you wish to use/create a different partition. +If a config file is not found, a 128Mb `+OPL` partition will be created. You can edit the config if you wish to use/create a different partition. Partitions created by OPL will be 128MB. It is not recommended to enlarge partitions as it will break LBAs, instead remove and recreate manually with uLaunchELF at a larger size if needed. Be warned, it is wise to format and create the desired OPL partition first before adding games as editing, deleting, and adding partitions out of order is not recommended and may break the software.

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ are supported using the folder structure above. For PS2, 48-bit LBA internal HDDs up to 2TB are supported. The HDD should be formatted with the APA partition scheme, recommended tools are listed below. OPL will create the `+OPL` partition. -To avoid this, before running OPL the first time, create a text file at the location `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.txt` +To avoid this, before running OPL the first time, create a text file at the location `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` that contains the preferred partition name (for example `hdd_partition=__common`). It is recommended to FIRST create the desired partition and conf_hdd.txt file. Edit the file with `hdd_partition=__+partition of choice here` before loading the drive up with homebrew/games. Adding/removing out of order can and will break the software that is loaded on the drive therefore, if deciding to REMOVE partitions/games, it is recommended instead to wipe the drive and start over. Anything you wish to save should be backed up. From f2edd9f77bddab7c5c7bd356bc9e4649b948f5d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saildot4k Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2024 10:04:32 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update README.md Removed references of modchip partitions. Will document in wiki differently at a later date. --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 292427bd9..f965ea60e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ USB modes: OPL will automatically create the above directory structure the first time you launch it and enable your favorite device. -For HDD users, OPL will read `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` which contains one line: `hdd_partition=+OPL` to use as your OPL partition. It is recommended to use `__common`, `+OPL`, or if you have a Crystal Chip modchip: `+Crystal`. +For HDD users, OPL will read `hdd0:/__common/OPL/conf_hdd.cfg` which contains one line: `hdd_partition=+OPL` to use as your OPL partition. It is recommended to use `__common` or `+OPL`. If a config file is not found, a 128Mb `+OPL` partition will be created. You can edit the config if you wish to use/create a different partition. -Partitions created by OPL will be 128MB. It is not recommended to enlarge partitions as it will break LBAs, instead remove and recreate manually with uLaunchELF at a larger size if needed. Be warned, it is wise to format and create the desired OPL partition first before adding games as editing, deleting, and adding partitions out of order is not recommended and may break the software. +Partitions created by OPL will be 128MB. It is not recommended to enlarge partitions as it will break LBAs, instead remove and recreate manually with uLaunchELF at a larger size if needed. Be warned, it is wise to format and create the desired OPL partition first before adding games as resizing, deleting, and adding partitions out of order is not recommended and may break the software.