From 56f90c445db5dcac379c1e90ee1162bee7e318a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasios Barianos Date: Mon, 12 May 2025 17:08:43 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] improve readme readability --- README.md | 99 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 84ff7ac..a4a6e90 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,52 +1,81 @@ -The PS5 NOR Modifier is a Windows GUI based application making it easier for people to modify the NOR file for their PlayStation 5 console. This is especially useful if you need to generate a NOR file for your console to replace a corrupt or faulty NOR. +# PS5 NOR Modifier +A Windows GUI application to simplify NOR file modification for PlayStation 5 consoles. -Download compiled versions under the releases section +## 🖥️ Overview -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) +The PS5 NOR Modifier is a user-friendly tool designed to help you modify NOR files for your PlayStation 5 console. It's particularly useful for: +- Replacing corrupt or faulty NOR files +- Modifying console edition settings +- Extracting important system information -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) +## 📸 Screenshots -![PS5 NOR Modifier](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - Main Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot1.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - Features](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) +![PS5 NOR Modifier - UART Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) -If you just want to use the software, download the standalone ZIP +## 📥 Download -Some symptoms that your NOR is corrupt or faulty: -1. No power at all. The console draws 8ma of current or 0ma of current when connecting to a bench power supply -2. 3 beeps of death. The console beeps 3 times when you plug in the main power chord -3. Cannot update the console +Download the standalone ZIP from the releases section. -This is also useful if you cannot update the console because the disc drive IC is either faulty, or if you don't have a matching disc drive for your motherboard. You can convert your NOR dump from a disc edition to digital edition to "fool" the PS5 during -an update. This will allow an update to go through and will not hurt the console. If you do somehow get the disc drive working at a later date you would need to convert the console back, along with the matching serial number. +## 🚨 When to Use This Tool -Features: -1. Read PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not currently supported) -2. Write PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not currently supported) -3. Change serial number on NOR file -4. Change version flags (disc edition or digital edition) -5. Read motherboard serial -6. Read WiFi MAC address -7. Read LAN MAC address +### Signs of a Corrupt NOR +Your PS5 might need NOR file modification if you experience: +- No power (0-8ma current when connected to bench power supply) +- 3 beeps of death when plugging in the power chord +- Unable to update the console -UART Features: -1. Connect to any compatible TTL device -2. Read error codes stored on PS5 system -3. Clear error codes stored on PS5 system -4. Automatically convert the error codes into easy to understand descriptions (if they exist in the database) -5. Fetch error codes in real time from uartcodes.com database -6. Option to download entire uartcodes.com database for offline use -7. Send custom UART commands and receive response in output box +### Special Use Cases +- Convert NOR dump from disc to digital edition to bypass disc drive IC issues +- Allow console updates when disc drive is faulty +- Modify console edition without hardware changes -System Requirements: +## ✨ Features -Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +### NOR File Management +- Read PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not supported) +- Write PS5 NOR files (PS5 Slim not supported) +- Change serial number +- Modify version flags (disc/digital edition) -Hard Drive: 5MB +### System Information Extraction +- Read motherboard serial +- Read WiFi MAC address +- Read LAN MAC address -Memory: 128MB +### UART Capabilities +- Connect to compatible TTL devices +- Read and clear PS5 system error codes +- Automatic error code translation +- Real-time error code fetching from uartcodes.com +- Offline database download +- Send custom UART commands -CPU: Any X86 or X64 based CPU +## 💻 System Requirements -Software: Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) +### Minimum Specifications +- **Operating System:** Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 +- **Hard Drive:** 5MB free space +- **Memory:** 128MB RAM +- **CPU:** Any X86 or X64 based processor +- **Software:** Microsoft .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime (v6.0.29) -Internet connection when using online +### Notes +- Internet connection recommended for online features +- Primarily designed for PS5 standard edition + +## ⚠️ Important Cautions +- Modifying NOR files can potentially affect console functionality +- Ensure you understand the implications before making changes +- Backup your original NOR file before modifications + +## 📦 Downloads +[Download from Releases](link-to-releases-page) + +## 🤝 Contributing +[Contribution guidelines or link to contribution docs] + +## 📄 License +[License information] \ No newline at end of file From 37cc265680310595162194eeb70391dbf3da5610 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anastasios Barianos Date: Mon, 12 May 2025 17:15:59 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] add some info to readme --- README.md | 10 +++------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a4a6e90..d7177b9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,10 +15,6 @@ The PS5 NOR Modifier is a user-friendly tool designed to help you modify NOR fil ![PS5 NOR Modifier - Features](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot2.png) ![PS5 NOR Modifier - UART Interface](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/thecod3ryoutube/PS5NorModifier/main/Screenshot3.png) -## 📥 Download - -Download the standalone ZIP from the releases section. - ## 🚨 When to Use This Tool ### Signs of a Corrupt NOR @@ -72,10 +68,10 @@ Your PS5 might need NOR file modification if you experience: - Backup your original NOR file before modifications ## 📦 Downloads -[Download from Releases](link-to-releases-page) +[For simple use, download Standalone zip](https://github.com/TheCod3rYouTube/PS5NorModifier/blob/main/PS5%20NOR%20Modifier%20Standalone.zip) ## 🤝 Contributing -[Contribution guidelines or link to contribution docs] +If you want to contribute, make a PR and the changes will be reviewed ## 📄 License -[License information] \ No newline at end of file +This Project is under GPL-2.0 License \ No newline at end of file