A modern, user-friendly WPF-based GUI tool for installing ARK-4 Custom Firmware on PlayStation Portable (PSP) devices.
Features • Requirements • Installation • Usage • Contributing • License
- 🔄 Migrated from Windows Forms to WPF for improved performance and modern UI
- 📱 Implemented XAML-based interface with responsive grid layout
- 🎯 Enhanced visual design with modern controls and animations
- 🔗 Added GitHub source code link in footer
- 🌙 Redesigned dark theme with accent colors
- 🔲 Modern button styles with hover effects
- 📊 Enhanced progress bar visualization
- 🎮 Integrated PSP icon in header area
- 📝 Improved footer layout with source code link
- 📈 Added detailed progress tracking with status indicators
- 🔄 Improved extraction progress calculation accuracy
- ✅ Enhanced checklist system with visual status markers:
[ .. ] In Progress [ ✓ ] Completed [ ✗ ] Error [ - ] Skipped - 📢 Added real-time feedback during file operations
- 🔧 Streamlined debug mode interface
- 📊 Enhanced status message handling
- 🎨 Consistent text styling across all modes
- 📌 Improved version display formatting in debug mode
| Core Features | Advanced Features |
|---|---|
| 🎮 Automatic PSP Detection | 🛡️ Safe Installation |
| 🔄 Latest ARK-4 Auto-Update | 📝 Detailed Logging |
| 📊 Real-time Progress | 🔍 Debug Mode |
| 🌈 Modern Dark Theme | ⚡ Smart Version Management |
| 🔄 Auto Drive Refresh | 💾 Backup Support |
- 💻 Windows OS with PowerShell
- 🎮 PSP on firmware 6.60 or 6.61
- 🔌 USB cable
- 💾 Memory Stick (not required for PSP Go)
- 🌐 Internet connection
irm raw.githubusercontent.com/Nigel1992/Ark4-Assistant/main/Helper.ps1 | iex📌 If PowerShell blocks the script
- Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Run:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser - Type 'Y' to accept
- Try running the command again
- Download the latest release from GitHub
- Extract the files
- Right-click
Helper.ps1and select "Run with PowerShell" - If blocked, right-click the file, select Properties, and check "Unblock" box
- Connect your PSP via USB
- Enable USB Connection mode
- Launch ARK-4 Assistant
- Click "Detect PSP" or select drive
- Click "Start" to begin
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Verify firmware:- Settings > System Settings > System Information
- Confirm NO custom firmware
- Verify Official Firmware 6.60/6.61
- Follow on-screen instructions
🔍 Debug Mode
- Toggle debug mode for testing
- Simulate different CFW states
- Access detailed logs
- Test installation scenarios
⚠️ Error Handling
- Comprehensive error catching
- Detailed error messages
- Safe failure states
- Recovery suggestions
PSP Not Detected
- Enable USB mode on PSP
- Try different USB port
- Check USB cable
- Use refresh button
Installation Fails
- Verify firmware (6.60/6.61)
- Check Memory Stick space
- Verify internet connection
- Review debug log
- Automatic firmware detection
- Backup creation system
- ChronoSwitch integration
- Enhanced error recovery
- Installation verification
- Dark/light theme toggle
- Localization support
- Installation wizard
- Enhanced progress visuals
- Feature tooltips
Contributions welcome! Please read our Contributing Guidelines first.
- ARK-4 Project
- ChronoSwitch
- All ARK-4 contributors
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
This tool is not affiliated with Sony or PlayStation. Use at your own risk. Always backup your data before modifying system software.
Made with ❤️ by Nigel1992