Important announcement
I am not supporting the HBL for the Sukkiri exploit anymore for now, and this page will not be updated anymore. For the new HBL versions, please check the HBL main page. The information below is outdated but remains for archive reasons.
What is it?
This page is for HBL on the Sukkiri Demo. This exploit works for PSPs on firmware up to 6.35 included, and requires the demo of the game Minna no sukkiri which can be downloaded here.
If you have a firmware 6.36 or lower, we suggest that you give a try to a Homebrew Enabler which will enhance your experience. Some versions of the Hen don’t require HBL to run, although some users might still need to use HBL in some cases.
This page is the official Download page for Half-Byte Loader. If you have questions please check the FAQ. For the latest news about Half Byte Loader, check the HBL Category on this blog.
Half-Byte Loader (HBL) is an open source Homebrew Loader for the Sony PSP. It allows to play fan-made games on any PSP up to firmware 6.35. HBL allows to run emulators for the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Sega Megadrive, NES, Super NES… and many other applications.
On this page you will find downloads for the latest version, patched games that improve compatibility, the savegames necessary to trigger the exploit, and other cool stuff. New releases are announced on my blog here
Downloads
Latest stable release. Fast and reliable, this is the version I currently recommend. We don’t accept bug reports for this version!
Development version of the HBL. We only accept bug reports for this version
- Sukkiri Exploit (by JJS and some1)
This crafted Savegame is required to run the HBL with Minna no sukkiri
Additional downloads
If you’re looking for good homebrews that run on your PSP, don’t look any further, those are 15 games and utilities that will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours.
Previous Versions
None yet 🙂
How to use
Check the README.txt file in the zip file 🙂
More Info
HBL is a work in progress and sometimes it might fail to load your favorite homebrew. However we believe it is harmless for your PSP and I personally test my work on several PSPs before releasing it. We are also confident that this program cannot “brick” your psp and it will not void your Sony Warranty.
HBL is open source, the compiled versions I provide are a compiled version of the sources available freely here
Need Help?
If you have questions/issues please go to the official forums
Want to Help?
HBL is a work in progress and we need your help. Bug reports, test reports, and code patches are welcome. I also accept donations if you want to support my releases.
OMFG!!!! i thought i was screw when i update to 6.35. my psp ofw was 6.31. Glad i found this. it freaking works!!! THANK YOU!!!!
My GOD it WORKS THANK YOU *Biggest hug*
please help i dont know what to do..
i cant install the files…
what do nid to do exactly..
just brought the psp a day ago
iam using psp3000 6.30
thnx so much!
when this hbl(everybody sukkiri version) will be having wlan support?.is it possible on everybody sukkiri demo?
I installed everything but when i try to boot hbl it only crashes. so i need HELP!! Everybodys golf work but this don’t work
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psp 3004
ofw 6.31
AND it won’t work HEEELLPP
Ok i got it working i reseted my psp now it’s fine
is HEN works in psp 3000 and running ofw 6.31
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HELP!!!!!
Dear Wololo,
I recently bought a PSP 3004, Firmware 6.31.
How can i play games without buying UMD or save games? it here a software where i can download the games and play them from the memory stick?
need your help!
@MO: yes, just download the sukkiri exploit and HBL on this page, and you can then play homebrews such as Wagic through HBL
Hi
I’m not a hacker nor do I know much about the topic … I was just wondering …….. I know HBL uses a user exploit … and tn hen uses a kernel exploit … couldn’t HBL also take advantage of the kernel exploit as well? Wouldn’t that improve HBL’s ability to use homebrew?
Sorry is my question is noobish.
Is there a version of deadalus that works and boots a rom with this hbl
wololo, can I play PSX games and does putting popsloader will work on 6.35?
You’ll need to wait for a proper plug in…
Wololo, can’t download the final version of hbl, it redirects to your site…
Use Internet Explorer. Or download all the needed tools from http://www.psp-hacks.com/2010/12/27/hbl-r112-for-minna-no-sukkiri-released/
HEN available for 6.31 tested it and works.
how do i load it up to enter hen mode, i installed all the files onto my psp 2001 with 6.35 but the demo is in japanese and even if i justm try random buttons it goes to a screen where it doesnt move and it has some words in japanese
Press circle all the time, it will bring you to HBL menu
same for me
by the way their is two words in english, it says ps and in the middle in perenthesis it says home
OK, so I got it working (thanks to all involved), but it only launches the HBL menu once every four or five times. All other times it starts, I get the first three lines or so of the loading code and then black screen. Any ideas?
running PSP phat, 1003, FW 6.31
Cheers,
SwissColony
ok so i now realize that this game demo is running like a normal demo, and i must of placed the hbl in the wrong folder because my psp doesnt show anything near a command prompt when i load the demo
Hi! I read the file “readme.txt”. But I didn’t find something about the HEN. Where can I download it? Where have I put it?
Thanks a lot…. I need help:)
Good Morning. My PSP is 5.01 version and i want to know if is good to update for 5.03 version or another version that run better the homebrews? How i can update only for 5.03 version or a indicated version, since if i update by my PSP will go to the newerest version? I look for some way different the chichen because he use kernel mode and i think taht it could be dangerous ou let me loose de guarantee. THank you for your time and helpe and i wish a happy new year for all.
@Carlos, here is the link to 5.03 UPDATE. http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1645 after download is complete…make you an UPDATE folder (all capital letters) on your computer desktop…now double click (or right click and extract to) your 5.03 firmware to that UPDATE folder you just made. *Get winrar if you don’t have it yet….search google (to extract the file) Once the file is in the update folder you can connect your PSP and put this folder you made into the folder called GAME (it’s inside the PSP folder on the PSP). After it has completed the upload to PSP…then disconnect the data cable. Be SURE the battery is full charged or the power cord is attached to the PSP. Now go to the GAME icon on your PSP and you will see the 5.03 update. Follow the instructions with the X button on right direction button (or what ever is needed) You CANNOT stop the update once the bar graph starts (don’t need to anyway). Just sit the machine down gently and watch for any more instructions. You will be on 5.03 after complete if you follow instructions correctly. FINISHED
where can i download ng exploited save game data?
Go here http://wololo.net/wagic/hbl/, find the numbers down the page that match the firmware you have on your PSP. The files you need will be on the page linked to the firmware numbers.
Got a PSP Go with 6.35 OFW, when i try to load HBL through the sukkiri demo i get a black screen then it returns to the XMB. What am i doing wrong as i followed the read me instructions and have everything in the right place.
@Unubis:
First format your MS pro duo
second open te readme file and folow every step in the details and don’t forget one!
unplug your mini USB from your psp and start de demowhen in the menu of the demo just press O because if you choose the other it will overwrite your current hacked save so that’s why HBL don’t work for you.
I had the same problem and on the 6.31/.35 exploit homebrew isn’t always working and your psp crashes and you have to reinstall the hen bij starting the game.
Having the same problem. Not using a memory stick as I have seen tutorials where they copy directly to the PSP Go. Deleted everything, re-tried, still having the problem. Thanks in advance for any help.
@cheeze, Check to be sure WHAT your Firmware says….if you did it properly it SHOULD go back to XMB. If you did everything correctly your Software Version will have “PRO” in the title. YES…..on a PSP Go just use the internal memory (is what I use).
Delete everything you installed for the exploit (all) get a fresh download again….hold UP on power button of your PSP for 10 seconds to FLUSH any RAM. TRY again………………with a fresh install. Operator error most likely. Here….I give you a link. Just put EVERYTHING on the ROOT of memory. *Be SURE you remove the other FAILED files first. You will *NEED* to accept the overwrite popup also. Is okay — trust me…. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PCTB61FM You will just put ALL these files in the area on PSP that has the Picture,Video,PSP,…..folders. Just drop them anywhere (NOT inside any other folders….) Click YES to allow any overwrites. You will put your ISO (psp game copies) In the ISO folder I made….and any emulators and their ROMS goes in the GAME folder (inside the PSP folder). Now disconnect PSP from Computer and Start the Sukkiri game under GAME icon on PSP. WAIT until you see the flashing –> (arrow) on the game menu and THEN click the “O” button once…..After you click the “O” button on the Sukkiri game the PSP will eventually go back the the XMB (start page of the PSP menu)….from there you can find the new firmware is now 6.35 PRO. *IF your fully turn off PSP you will be back to regular 6.35 with NO hacks. To shut down PSP (and SAVE HEN) just push UP on the Power Button for 1 second (goes into SLEEP MODE) and keeps the HEN in the RAM. If for some reason the PSP ever gets STUCK, just hold UP on the Power Button for 10 seconds and it will FORCE shut down. If FORCE shut down or FULL power off, you will need to RUN the Sukkiri Demo again to enable the HEN. With the SLEEP MODE enabled…you keep HEN in reserve–but it takes away from battery power slowly. Hope this Helps
thank you so much i could not do it i had the same problem it went back to xmb but it wasnt pro. this is my first hack ever and it works good thank you
hey clock, where should i put the file with the name” icon1.PMF”?
I don’t remember that file. Where did you get it from??
@Unubis, you MIGHT not need to install EVERYTHING like I “said”. I should have read your question better……it is SUPPOSED to go back to the XMB when it is installed correctly 🙂 Go over to System Settings/System Information and check to see IF you are running 6.35 PRO (now). If it is PRO you are there 🙂
When i loaded the demo the psp poweroff!!!
I copy all the files to the respective local.
Need help.
WORKED NOW I PUT THE HBL IN THE ROOT
TKS
Trying this on my PSP go but it just crashes every time. Anyone have the same problem?
I load the loader, then when i choose a game the screen just goes black. I have a game where i used that iso loader and i converted it, the screen just goes completely black
im new to this so can you maybe explain the whole homebrew thing?
forget my last ?, what is the root? please help!
The ROOT is the area on PSP after you connect to computer….and it shows the folders PSP,VIDEO,PICTURE,……you will just put “things” in this area when it says “put in ROOT”. Just put them anywhere inside this area, but NOT into any folder unless TOLD to do it.
hi my iso loader on my psp go 6.35 keeps going to a black screen when i choose a game to play what can i do to get around this problem
Does your PSP return back to the PSP menu after the HBL as 6.35 PRO?
If it’s in wMenu or a similar custom menu an iso loader may not run correctly
Which Loader is it OpenIdea Or Prometheus?
Get HEN PRO 6.XX
“If you have a firmware 6.35 or lower, we suggest that you use Half Byte Loader in association with a Homebrew Enabler which will enhance your experience.” read this and a link under the pic. at the top 🙂
Some ISOS are not compatible with Prometheus ISO Loader (all patched ISO don’t work).
i have psp 361pro and wanted to know if its possible to run both golf explite and hen in order to play both iso and homebrews “can some1 plz upload jellycar signed homebrew” also whats the word on davee 631 downgrader?
Is there any possibility of playing ISO game files on PSP OFW 6.30.
I own psp 1000 & accidently upgraded to OFW 6.30.
Thanks you your suggestions & help
hi i hv psp 3000 with 6.35 firmware..
im using prometheus iso loader n when i try to open iso’s
black screen appears and stay blackkk:P
can sumone tell me what the sourceof the probss??
thanxx..
whenever i use hbl in a lot of apps,and even when i dont use hb to try and run somthing it goes the menu after a while of blacksceen.i have 6.60 and psp 2000