Originally posted by ramzah:

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@ Smokyrain

Thanks for the quick reply, Ill let you know how it goes using the newer compilation software.

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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I remember when I did the exploit some time ago, I made the live CD which has the option then to install the exploit to the memory card.

It was the one that worked the best.

Are you burning on CD-R discs. They work best.

It sux that your Armax does not support usb in the memory manager. It is much easier that way.

Do you have the media player on your Armax though.

Is that how you are loading the cdloader?

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Ok cool, I figured you must have usb in the memory manager.

You need to save as .max for it too see the files on the usb.

The option to install the exploit from the live CD is this " INSTALL_EXPLOIT.ELF"

Another option too install exploit using your armax is this tutorial.

http://exploitstation.com/articles/armax...ExploitUSB.html

Once you have the exploit installed and are able to use uLaunch.elf, you can further install fmcb 1.8, thereby never needing a swap disk.

I can show you how to do that once you have the exploit installed.

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Ok I understand... I just thought you meant it couldn't see a certain type of file on the usb.

Not sure what to tell you why the exploit stalls.

You could try cleaning your laser as you said your backup had "stutters" at the beginning.

If the exploit keeps stalling, then I would suggest you burn an ISO image of uLaunch, launch it with cogswap and then follow the fmcb 1.8 guide

Read the 1.8 guide and noobie guide for 1.8
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/

It will explain what files you need to download and how to place on your USB drive, and on how to install.

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Originally posted by od2001:

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does anybody know if this has the media manager? so i'll be able to use it

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/PS2npbabgkp...prodimg

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Originally posted by od2001:

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does anybody know if this has the media manager? so i'll be able to use it

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/PS2npbabgkp...prodimg

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I don't think that one does, but this one probably does. IT also comes with the "max media creator" and has the usb/pen drive support.
It says play mp3 and movies
http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/PS2h49vehgn...lay-MAX

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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It has to have usb support and the media player. Thats all

With it you would be able to install fmcb 1.8 if you wanted.
That way you can then just play discs that have been patched with "esr Disc patcher"

The guide to follow -
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/fmcb/en_armax.htm

The guide to prepare for fmcb 1.8 -
http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/FMCBv1.8_for_dummies.html

Or if you advanced enough follow this guide to prepare - http://bootleg.sksapps.com/tutorials/FMCBv1.8.html

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Originally posted by od2001:

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cool thanks again for your help!! think i'll order that...i;ll let you know how it goes

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Originally posted by od2001:

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cool thanks again for your help!! think i'll order that...i;ll let you know how it goes

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Cool, look forward to hearing from ya.

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Originally posted by aniMEanie:

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I have ARMAX evo edition and my ps2 model is SCPH-90004 modded with matrix infinity(1.93).

I tried doing the MC exploit(fmcb 1.8) using the armax but it seems in my version of ps2 it doesnt allow that exploit to b done. wen i run the elf a blank screen shows up and thats it :(

Is there any way for me to make any MC exploit? I need it for running usbadvance w/o disc.

Thanx in advance.

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Originally posted by od2001:

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Originally posted by od2001:

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cool thanks again for your help!! think i'll order that...i;ll let you know how it goes

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Cool, look forward to hearing from ya.

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turns out i couldnt order from that site for some reason!
just wondering what you think of
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Datel-Action-Rep...43161316&sr=8-4

its the older one in the non metalic case.
Also is this the version of xploder v5 people use?i know people have difficulties using this and i wouldn't have access to the x link!would you order that if i couldn't get action replay?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xploder-V5-Cheat...&sr=1-1

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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First off your SCPH-90004 would have to have a DATE CODE of 8b for it too work.
FMCB 1.8 will not work on 8C or higher.

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Also FMCB 1.8 does not work with all modchips even if it does install.
You would have to disable the chip once its installed to be able to use it.

But with your Matrix Infinity you can use Dev1 mode - launch elfs from the memory card.

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Originally posted by aniMEanie:

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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First off your SCPH-90004 would have to have a DATE CODE of 8b for it too work.
FMCB 1.8 will not work on 8C or higher.

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CHecked the date code; its 8B. so ther's still hope i suppose :)

Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Also FMCB 1.8 does not work with all modchips even if it does install.
You would have to disable the chip once its installed to be able to use it.

But with your Matrix Infinity you can use Dev1 mode - launch elfs from the memory card.

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Well, the problem is that its not even installing. in the armax evo's media player when i run the free_mcboot.elf file i simply get a blank screen.......

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Sorry I forgot you said you used Armax. I don't believe its compatible with Matrix Infinity.

Just download an ISO image of uLe and use it to browse to your usb drive, then install Free_mcboot.elf.

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Originally posted by aniMEanie:

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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Sorry I forgot you said you used Armax. I don't believe its compatible with Matrix Infinity.

Just download an ISO image of uLe and use it to browse to your usb drive, then install Free_mcboot.elf.

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I used the ule 4.38 dvd iso and installed fmcb successfully.
Thank u so much; I dont know wat i wud've done without u :P

1)Anyway, can i still use the exploited memcard as a normal memcard (for saves etc)?

2)Also, i did the exploit mainly for running usbAdvance. Unfortunately the usbadvance elf didnt get copied into the memcard during the install. So right now i'm using the uLe copied thru fmcb and booting usbadvance.elf frm my pendrive. Is there a way to get that elf file too into the memcard ?(initially i put in the install folder like i did with uLe).

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Originally posted by smokyrain:

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You can also use the Free MCboot configurator to show "usbadvance" in the Sony Browser

Its in the 1.8 tutorial guide.

Just go the "hacked osdsys" section and follow the directions there.

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Originally posted by aniMEanie:

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Yeah, didnt need the tutorial; its not tht complicated actually.. anyway i set it up properly and now usbadvance also shows up in browser.

Thank you, sincerely for being helpful and quickly replying to my requests. Seeing your handiwork in almost every thread in this section, I wonder if ther is anything at all about the ps2 that u dont know :P

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