XMB Manager Plus v0.20 Is Released!

[ps3hen]

Brought to you live from Team XMBM+, is the release of the:

XMB Manager Plus v0.20

Info:
XMB Manager Plus (XMBM+) is a Homebrew XMB item which does many things you could want to on the XMB and more.

This will replace the "Install Package Files" option or for REBUG CFW the "Package Manager".

It officially supports six languages, three themes and boasts compatibility with most CFW and 4.00 HFW.


Video credit: CloneD

MAIN FEATURES in XMBM+ v0.20

Package Manager Plus

Allows homebrew/packages to be easily downloaded, installed and deleted.

File Manager

Browse and Delete files from all locations such as hdd, usb etc.

Game Manager

View and manage your ps3 applications, by type, by folder, by category etc..

Game Data Manager

Includes all the game data tools from main XMB plus some more additions. Things like Gamedata, Savedata, Backups and Trophies are contained here.

Multi-Media Manager

Browse, Copy, Rename and Play all your PS3's internal hdds media from one location. All options from the normal XMB categories are available in one new
combined category

Web Links

This section includes links to some popular websites for easier access.

Settings

Gives information about the XMBM+, allows users to download language packs, theme packs and XMBM+ updates, it also links to the PS3Crunch release thread.

Downloads:

NOTE: Current users of the XMBM+ v0.10 can update using the Update function

CFW Packages
Core Package (also contains Flash mod) DOWNLOAD

Theme Packs: (these can be downloaded from within the XMBM+ v0.20)
Black DOWNLOAD
Colour DOWNLOAD
Original DOWNLOAD

Language Packs: (these can be downloaded from within the XMBM+ v0.20)
English DOWNLOAD
French DOWNLOAD
German DOWNLOAD
Polish DOWNLOAD
Portuguese DOWNLOAD
Spanish DOWNLOAD

Special CFW requirements:
Cobra CFW dev_flash swap: DOWNLOAD
NFW v3 (cobraUSB) dev_flash swap: DOWNLOAD


4.00 HFW Packages
Core Package (also contains Flash mod) DOWNLOAD

Theme Packs: (these can be downloaded from within the XMBM+ v0.20)
Black DOWNLOAD
Colour DOWNLOAD
Original DOWNLOAD

Language Packs: (these can be downloaded from within the XMBM+ v0.20)
English DOWNLOAD
French DOWNLOAD
German DOWNLOAD
Polish DOWNLOAD
Portuguese DOWNLOAD
Spanish DOWNLOAD



VERSION HISTORY - CHANGELOG

v0.20:
+ Adds "/net_host/" as a possible directory to browse in the File Manager
+ Revamped 'Game Data Manager' category (trophy related)
+ Adds the 'Game Manager' category
+ Replaced About category with Settings Category
+ The capability for language packs and theme packs to be downloaded and installed from within the XMBM+
+ 6 Languages and 3 Themes are supported on launch. Also the 4.00 HFW version is launch similataniously
+ Update links point to redirect html files for flexiblity

v0.10:
+ Complete new file and xmb layout, rebuilt from the ground up.
+ New Package Manager Plus
+ New Homebrew downloader integrated into Package Manager Plus.
+ New custom file manager (only for browsing and deleting files).
+ New Multi-Media Manager.
+ Works from HDD and on USB (special version needed).
+ New icons and texts all around
+ New logo
+ New integrated update system for XMBM+ updates
+ Links to some popular websites added to a new category.

v0.02 to 0.09:
+ Ported to 4.00 HFW
+ Works on all 3.41 CFWs
+ Works on all 3.55 CFWs
+ Works now on retail XMB, and one for REBUG/debug XMB
+ PKG installer

v0.01:
+ Initial version POC/WIP


CFW v0.20 "Core Package" Install Instructions

If you have XMBM+ v0.10 installed:

1 - Update using the update function
2 - Install package
3 - Restart PS3
4 - Enjoy!

If you have not installed XMBM+ v0.10:

PRE - Download the CFW Core Pack
1 - Copy the "[Step 2] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Flash_Mod.pkg" and "[Step 1] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Core.pkg" files to the root of your USB media
2 - Install "[Step 1] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Core.pkg" and "[Step 2] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Flash_Mod.pkg"
3 - Run the XMB Manager Plus installer (you can delete it afterwards)
4 - Enjoy!

If you have not installed XMBM+ v0.10 and are using Cobra CFW or NFW v3(CobraUSB):

PRE - Download the CFW Core Pack and either the Cobra CFW or NFW v3(CobraUSB) dev_flash swap
1 - Copy "[Step 1] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Core.pkg" files to the root of your USB media. As well as Cobra CFW or NFW v3 dev_flash swap
2 - Install "[Step 1] XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.20_Core.pkg"
3 - Mount dev_blind or similar
4 - Copy the contents of the relevant dev_flash swap to dev_blind
5 - Restart PS3
6 - Enjoy

NOTE: Follow the correct order or your "Install Package Files" (or "Package Manager") option will disappear and you'll have to reinstall Firmware

CFW "Language Pack/Theme Pack" Install Instructions

To download and Install a Language Pack:

1 - In the XMBM+ go to ["Settings" -> "Language Settings" -> "Language Packs" ->]
2 - Choose a language pack and download it to the root of the USB Stick
3 - Install it, like you would any other homebrew package
4 - Restart PS3 to see the new language


To download and Install a Theme Pack:

1 - In the XMBM+ go to ["Settings" -> "XMBM+ Themes" -> "XMBM+ Theme Packs" ->]
2 - Choose a theme pack and download it to the root of the USB Stick
3 - Install it, like you would any other homebrew package
4 - Restart PS3 to see the new theme

4.00 HFW v0.20 "Core Package" Install Instructions

1 - Either download the Update using the update function(if you had v0.10 installed), or straight from the release page
2 - Extract the contents of the archive to the root of your USB drive you are using to host the XMBM+
3 - Plugin the USB drive in /dev_usb000/(closest to the disc drive) before you turn the PS3 on
4 - Turn PS3 on to see the XMBM+ v0.20 on the XMB


NOTE: due to the constant requirements to call to the USB for resources, removing the
USB drive after the ps3 has booted will break the XMBM+, but pluging it back in should fix it.

4.00 HFW "Language Pack/Theme Pack" Install Instructions

To download and Install a Language Pack:

1 - In the XMBM+ go to ["Settings" -> "Language Settings" -> "Language Packs" ->]
2 - Choose a language pack and download it to the root of the USB Stick
3 - Extract the contents of the archive to the root of your USB drive you are using to host the XMBM+, let it overwrite any files it wants
4 - Plugin the USB drive in /dev_usb000/(closest to the disc drive) before you turn the PS3 on
5 - Turn PS3 on to see the new language pack

To download and Install a Theme Pack:

1 - In the XMBM+ go to ["Settings" -> "XMBM+ Themes" -> "XMBM+ Theme Packs" ->]
2 - Choose a theme pack and download it to the root of the USB Stick
3 - Extract the contents of the archive to the root of your USB drive you are using to host the XMBM+, let it overwrite any files it wants
4 - Plugin the USB drive in /dev_usb000/(closest to the disc drive) before you turn the PS3 on
5 - Turn PS3 on to see the new theme pack

Uninstall Instructions

1 - Download Rebug Package Manager pkg
2 - Install Rebug Package Manager pkg file
3 - Run the Rebug Package Manager installer (you can delete it afterwards)
4 - Delete XMB Manager Plus in the XMB "Game Data" category

NOTE: Follow the correct order or your "Install Package Files" (or "Package Manager") option will not appear and you'll have to reinstall Firmware

CFW Update Instructions

1 - In the XMBM+ go to ["Settings" -> "Update XMB Manager Plus" -> ]
2 - Install the downloaded package

Source/Development
As a team we believe in open collaboration which means sharing everything so everyone can understand if they want to.

The Development Page, this is where we discuss/plan for the XMBM+. If you have any ideas/suggestions send them there.

The entire source for this release DOWNLOAD

All packages in this release were compiled with the XMBM+ Package Compiler Toolkit by PS3hen DOWNLOAD
With the XMBM+ Package Compiler Toolkit you can create your own XMBM+ themes and language packs.

Team XMBM+

andreus(coding, translator), bitsbubba(coding, themes), DeViL303(coding, POC/WIP) ps3Hen (coding, 4.00 port, translator), Aldostools(coding), CloneD(themes, tester, videos), Berion(official logos), XiorgON(tester, translator, coding), wawryn(translator)

[B3nji]

That's great work team opens a lot of avenues. Great work fantastic.

[toto67]

great work, thanx a lot for all your efforts.

i took the whole text , format, downloads and so on and translated it for the fellow german members.

translated and frontpaged version of this thread on PS3-Tools.de wink.gif

[Kvass]

Nice job!

PS: I like the post, its very colorful

[bitsbubba]

front paged over @ Tortuga Cove

[Misfit]

Neato, Also i'm seeing double from the rainbow fonts

[xlsound]

i there, this is my first post i want to thank for this great release i use just updated my xmb manager plus to v.0.20 and its working great.
I wanted to ask something, is it possible to edit the links.xml in the social network section links to show the facebook and youtube icons? i'm not very good with xml editing but can someone help out with this? i think it will have a better visual with real icons. hope someone can help out.

[andreus]

xlsound

We have tried to put new icons in the links, but we haven't found a way yet

The youtube item for instance is this

            <Table key="youtube">
                <Pair key="icon_rsc"><String>tex_onlinemanual</String></Pair>
                <Pair key="icon_notation"><String>WNT_XmbItemBrowser</String></Pair>
                <Pair key="title"><String>YouTube XL</String></Pair>
                <Pair key="info"><String>Online videos</String></Pair>
                <Pair key="module_action"><String>http://www.youtube.com/xl</String></Pair>
             </Table>

In most cases we replace the red line with

<Pair key="icon"><String>PATH_OF_THE_ICON</String></Pair>

But in the links case it does not work.

You can try other things if you want. that a look at the techinical thread http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60710927/XMB...pmentpage.html

[xlsound]

Thanks for your reply, i think i have something that might help out to put the real icons on the links section, i've downloaded one pkg i don't remenber if it was from this forum some time agora and installed over xmb plus 0.10 and it showed the icons for twitter, facebook,gmail and others, i've extracted the pkg and took a look at links.xml file i'm going to upload it and send the link to you but i'll put the code of the link.xml on the development section also.
don't worry it dosen't have any virus i just want to help out. also the pkg name was something like xmbextras.

[bitsbubba]

the pkg name was something like xmbextras.

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