EZV Open Beta Kernel Change Log
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Kernel 3.00 Open Beta
- Added "special mode" that disables ARM9 patching- combined with the under 0x8000 read emulation most present and possibly future AP methods will be blocked. This does disable extra functions so patches will still be necessary.
- Special mode speed setting- highest speed 0, lowest 10. Allows users with slower memory to set a speed.
- Rewrite to accommodate new firmware- old kernels will not work any more
- Added multi-splash screen and splash screen animation capability (not available at present in the non EZ5i models).
- EZ5i now uses ez5isys.bin replacing ez5sys.bin (which will be kept/updated for older models)
Kernel 1.90 Open Beta
- add DMA mode to fix games : 0346, 2906, 2970, 3369, 3009, 3477, 3538, 3574, 3580, 1770
- softreset up to 3601
- fixed games : 3517, 3369
- add MODE2 to softreset, for the new game not included in the resetp.bin, not a 100% solution
- softreset up to 3535
- improved realtime save compatibility
- fixed the anti-piracy patch lost after press L+R+SELECT/START
- fixed games : 3424, 3396
- softreset up to 3497
- fixed games : 3149, 3332, 3350
- softreset up to 3353
- added support of the ez 3in1 Plus Opera RAM
- fixed system freeze when saving rom setting with a large cheat thread
- softreset default on
- fixed wlk conversion on some particular case
- cheat codes are saved in ini file now
- fixed white screen softreset when using the in-game menu
- fixed some 3in1 relate bug
- boost walkthrough generate speed
- press A to quit cheat window and rom setting window(don't fotget press save), instead the right upper red dot
- fixed dpg support since 1.90 ob
- fixed some 3in1 relate bug
- added in game menu
- added instant save (RTS)
- added walkthrough (in game guide)
- add individual game setting
let's explain how to use the new functions (Note that instant save compatible not perfect. but acceptable. more develop need.) :
New folders
in this version, two folders were added. the "romini" used store every game setting. include the softrerest. cheat option.... etc... "rtssave" store the instant save file and the instant walkthrough file.
The game setting
highlight a new rom, press START or press the Orange button on lower screen. the rom setting window will be popup. the option list below :
- Softreset
as it said. enable it to enable softreset and below function.
- InstantSave
as it said.
- Instantwalkthrough
to enable it. the TXT file name must same as the rom name, put in "rtssave" folder. when you enable it. the system will generate the walkthrough file. after generate finish. you can choose the walkthrough display color by press COLOR.
- Cheat
enable the cheat.
- Cheat engine
choose the cheat engine mode (CHT or ARDS).
- Cheatexistence
system will check the available cheat file and database when you choose the cheatengine. if cheat availabe, it shows yes, otherwise no.
- setcheatoption
click to popup cheat window. choose cheat want to enable. and click top right red button to save and quit.
- SAVE
the setting will be saved after you click it. then click top right red button to quit.
instant save
press L+R+A+B in game while the instantsave enabled in setting. the menu will popup. you can save or load( once you saved). you may encouter the noise after you quit the menu. just close the DS lid and reopen. the noise will be gone.
instant walkthrough
press L+R+A+B in game while the instantwalkthrough enabled in setting. the menu will popup. scroll to walkthrough and press A. the walkthrough will be displayed. UP an DOWN to scroll. B to quit to game. it will remember which page you readed. NOTICE to fareast user: you must ensure the txt you put in the rtssave can be read by the EZ5 system internal moonshell txt reader( remember change the language to your native, and the txt save as ANSI, not unicode or utf-8). otherwise you will got only symbols.
two softreset mode
in rom setting. if only enabled the softreset , no instant save and instant walkthrouth enabled. you press L+R+A+B will excute the softrest.
once you enabled the instantsave. you must select the reset in the menu after you press L+R+A+B.
Kernel 1.8x Open Betas
- fixed the save logic between single and multi
- fixed corrupt file name or folder when write file
- fixed MP3 play jump when lower screen title jump.
- add psram load (1)
- add "DAT" folder to store the write back data
- modified the online help, add the web version help into system (2)
- add the DS rom launch boost again (3)
(1) first load need patching time, second time and after will be zero patching time. the write back data can be used with NOR and PSRAM both.
(2) a "help" added in moonshl folder. help filename store as language filename. for example: help English.txt=language English.ini, no corresponding help file will load the English help in default.
(3) effect on second time and after load.
08-08-05 Open Beta 3 :
- adjusted the 3in1 option display to 2 line.
- add psram load
- add patch data write back to microsd(norflash mode only)
NOTE: this version adjusted the sram mapping of the 3in1 card, please backup your save in the 3in1 card's sram first before apply this beta kernel.
NOTE: don't launch 1Mbit saver game with PSRAM load mode.
08-07-25 Open Beta 2 :
3in1 new function :
- multi rom write
change the 3in1 mode in system setting between multi and single. GBA/NDS linker only works with single mode. press A on any gba rom file in multi mode, the 3in1 option window will popup in lower screen. press A on gba file again to write the file in order. all command after gba name need double click. rom write limited depend on the 3in1 nor flash size or 4Mbit sram saver size.
- clean rom support
just copy the clean gba rom to microsd, it will be patched after write. no need 3in1 tools convert.
- cht support
put the GBA cht file into CHT folder, filename same as the gba file name. cheat only works under EZ5. not standalone mode.
- standalone mode
leave the 3in1 in DS also get the multiboot menu, but no cheat work.
the psram direct load involved with complex saver backup and load, maybe delay to next version(single mode only) or cancel.
Skineditor usage:
- open the background
- enable the element you want to display , non enabled elements will not displayed.
- choose the icon bmp, bmp1=normal display(optional),bmp2=clicked display(must have)
- you can change the text color
- drag the elements to the postion you want
- save the ini to your skin folder.
skineditor needs microsoft .net frameworks 2.0 to run
08-06-20 open beta 1 :
- Reduced the loading time when you launch the rom after first time.
Kernel 1.72 Open Betas
open beta15 (release candidate2) :
- Fixed CHT engine
- Fixed some ARDS analysis error
- Fixed some interface issues
- Fixed EZ 3in1 Cheat function
- resetsp.bin update to 2360
note:
- moonshl folder in this version needs to be replaced completely.
- korean,japanese,traditional Chinese user must restart the console after change language.
- resetsp.bin changed to new format, not compatible the older kernel.
- multi-language support (partially translated)
- fixed several internal bugs
- add some ARDS format
- resetsp.bin update to 2350
- icon transparency added
note:
- moonshl folder in this version needs to be replaced completely.
- korean,japanese,traditional Chinese user must restart the console after change language.
- resetsp.bin changed to new format, not compatible the older kernel.
visit the software download page to get ARDS editor.
open beta 13 :
- Support EZ-FLASH V Plus
- Fixed some ARDS code translate
- EZ5SDHC DLDI included
cheatdatabase named ezarcode.dat, located in the cht folder.
boot into ez5 main menu, change the cheat engine in to ards. ensure the cheat button is blue.
run the game and cheat window will popup. toggle the cheat on/off by click or "right", press A to continue. we disabled clicking the close button to quit cheat window for stability reasons.
don't forget active the cheat in game by L+R+START, deactive by L+R+SELECT.
open beta 11 :
- add download play support.
- resetsp.bin updated to 2310
- Multi Language ( French, Spanish, German, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Polish all done, check release threads for improved translations ).
- Copy and delete files loader side.
- fixed several bugs
- closed shortly after launch but animal crossing bug fixed.
- fixed sav name issue
- removed key press after launch
- update: cheat works
- fixed several internal errors
- fixed 2251
- the newest resetsp.bin included
- Added Save to microSD directly, the filesize of saver expanded to 512KB each. compatible with older saver. (still suggest to backup older saver before apply the update) this function is default, no manual operation needed.
- 0174 0176 0636 0664 0991 can't run properly yet.
- a little number of games need to wait a while after launch it.
- resetsp updated to 2203
- fixed 2149 2153 2157 2165 2184 2194
