Mounted games not showing

[Metalomeus]

@Metalomeus

Probably because PS2 discs are mounted after coming back from PS2 emu, it's one of those webMAN MOD's feature, you can disable auto mount previous titles as well.

@aldostools I think there was an issue like this on wMM in the past.

This behaviour still resists without booting into PS2Emu. Only loading a ps2 game and immediately switching back to a ps3 game turns my fan nuts ^^. But like u Guys said ....a reboot resolves this.

 

[bguerville]

well, wmm is still creating that line in boot_plugins . I really don't understand why I'm having this problem. I have no other plugins. I've done a fresh install from deleting/uninstalling wmm from the browser. no change.

The wm_vsh_menu path gets added to the boot_plugins.txt? Using recent wMM?

The wMM updater doesn't add the vsh_menu line to boot_plugins.txt anymore.
Here is the boot_plugins.txt related code:

// update boot_plugins.txt	if(lite || full || is_cobra())	{		// parse boot_plugins.txt (update existing path)		if(sysLv2FsStat(HDDROOT_DIR "/boot_plugins.txt", &stat) == SUCCESS)		{			f = fopen(HDDROOT_DIR "/boot_plugins.txt", "r");			while(fgets(line, 255, f) != NULL)			{				if(strstr(line,"webftp_server") != NULL)				{					fclose(f);					strtok(line, "\r\n");					sysLv2FsChmod(line, 0777);					sysLv2FsUnlink(line);					if(full)						CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_full.sprx", line);					else if(lite)						CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_lite.sprx", line);					else						CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_rebug_cobra_ps3mapi.sprx", line);					goto exit;				}			}			fclose(f);		} 		// append line to boot_plugins.txt		if(sysLv2FsStat(HDDROOT_DIR "/boot_plugins.txt", &stat) == SUCCESS)			f = fopen(HDDROOT_DIR "/boot_plugins.txt", "a");		else			f = fopen(HDDROOT_DIR "/boot_plugins.txt", "w");		if((sysLv2FsStat(PLUGINS_DIR, &stat) == SUCCESS))		{			fputs("\r\n" PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx", f);		}		else		{			fputs("\r\n" HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx", f);		}		fclose(f); 		// delete old sprx		sysLv2FsChmod(HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx", 0777);		sysLv2FsUnlink(HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx"); 		sysLv2FsChmod(PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx", 0777);		sysLv2FsUnlink(PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx"); 		sysLv2FsChmod(HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server_ps3mapi.sprx", 0777);		sysLv2FsUnlink(HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server_ps3mapi.sprx"); 		sysLv2FsChmod(PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server_ps3mapi.sprx", 0777);		sysLv2FsUnlink(PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server_ps3mapi.sprx"); 		// copy ps3mapi/cobra/rebug/lite sprx		if((sysLv2FsStat(PLUGINS_DIR, &stat) == SUCCESS))		{			if(full)				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_full.sprx", PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");			else if(lite)				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_lite.sprx", PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");			else				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_rebug_cobra_ps3mapi.sprx", PLUGINS_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");		}		else		{			if(full)				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_full.sprx", HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");			else if(lite)				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_lite.sprx", HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");			else				CopyFile(APP_USRDIR "/webftp_server_rebug_cobra_ps3mapi.sprx", HDDROOT_DIR "/webftp_server.sprx");		}	}

As you can see, only the webftp_server.sprx file paths can be added & it's been like this for at least over a year now, probably more.
As to wMM itself, I reviewed it, there is no code editing the boot_plugins.txt to add the wm_vsh_menu.sprx path.

 

[pinky]

well, it's still writing the line to my boot_plugins. I tried doing a fresh install, and the system restarted. I know which files should be there after installing, then shouldn't be after uninstalling. I've tried different versions of the files and still the same result. I've had this issue for months now or ever since I started using ps2 games. even disabling cobra has no effect. mm doesn't suffer from this problem.

 

[DEX357]

well, wmm is still creating that line in boot_plugins . I really don't understand why I'm having this problem. I have no other plugins. I've done a fresh install from deleting/uninstalling wmm from the browser. no change. I'm not sure if it's an option in wmm causing it or not, but I have the default options aside from a password, dev_blind enabled, and dynamic fan control at 65 degrees C. it couldn't be the amount of content I have, could it? would that affect wmm at all? I have hundreds of psn content on an external hdd. I robocopied the PARAM.SFO , then rebuilt the database to have everything installed without actually installing it. I have one ps3 game in jb format, and around seventy-five ps2 games. I've tried various ps2 games, and they all yield the same result. the ps3 is also slower than in that video when it comes to exiting a ps2 game. it shows the particles for a few moments, then the xmb. I did use sen enabler to spoof back on 4.81. could that also be a problem? but why would it follow me to 4.82? maybe wmm mod doesn't like those things. apparently, this problem happens on ferrox, habib, and rebug. could my hdd be dying? ..but then why would only affect ps2 games?

@pinky and check the disk for bad sectors with some program, eg HDD regenerator whether it has or hddlife. I also checked myself whether all the anomalies I mentioned could be guilty of HDD and the disk after connecting to the PC is fully functional and in good condition, transfers close to the manufacturer's description.

 

[STLcardsWS]

well, it's still writing the line to my boot_plugins. I tried doing a fresh install, and the system restarted. I know which files should be there after installing, then shouldn't be after uninstalling. I've tried different versions of the files and still the same result. I've had this issue for months now or ever since I started using ps2 games. even disabling cobra has no effect. mm doesn't suffer from this problem.

More then likely not the issue but nonetheless will mention.
Using Rebug? Possible using an older version of the Toolbox (that includes wMM )?

 

[Joonie]

well, it's still writing the line to my boot_plugins. I tried doing a fresh install, and the system restarted. I know which files should be there after installing, then shouldn't be after uninstalling. I've tried different versions of the files and still the same result. I've had this issue for months now or ever since I started using ps2 games. even disabling cobra has no effect. mm doesn't suffer from this problem.

Have you ever tried loading PS2ISO from External HDD? It makes me think there's some caching issue caused by wMM's symbolic link feature, unless there's some unknown reasons caused by your internal HDD, I suggest downgrading to 3.55 then use FSM to reinstall 3.55 CFW then update to 4.82.2 to se if the issue continues.

 

[pinky]

yes, I've tried to mount a ps2 game from the external hdd. I didn't disable wmm from rebug toolbox first before updating the firmware if that makes a difference.

 

[Joonie]

yes, I've tried to mount a ps2 game from the external hdd. I didn't disable wmm from rebug toolbox first before updating the firmware if that makes a difference.

PS2ISO cannot be loaded from external source, and somehow symbolic linking is affecting your system.

@aldostools any thoughts on this?

 

[aldostools]

@aldostools any thoughts on this?

No idea... I'd suggest to do a clean re-install: delete /dev_hdd0/boot_plugins.txt, delete /dev_hdd0/plugins folder and its content, all the files & folders related to webman in /dev_hdd0/tmp, delete /dev_blind/vsh/module/webftp_server.sprx if it exists, and (re)install rebug 4.82.2 rex. Then install latest rebug toolbox and webman mod from github.

Also I'd call a priest that do an exorcism to the console

 

[pinky]

@aldostools , thanks, but that didn't work.

@Joonie , I know that you can toggle fsm with cfw tools, but do I still need the lv2diag.self? also, it says not to install cfw while on it, so should I install ofw 3.55 first? and, does it matter that if I'm on cfw when I enter fsm? I'm assuming not if it's a part of cfw tools.

having read a lot about the ps3, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't a little apprehensive about entering fsm - if something were to go wrong, I might be out a ps3. now, this would be different if my system were physically broken. I find this entire thing embarrassing since I've read so much about the ps3. I never wanted to ask this question due to that. I should be the one helping others, not needing help myself.

 

[Joonie]

@aldostools , thanks, but that didn't work.

@Joonie , I know that you can toggle fsm with cfw tools, but do I still need the lv2diag.self? also, it says not to install cfw while on it, so should I install ofw 3.55 first? and, does it matter that if I'm on cfw when I enter fsm? I'm assuming not if it's a part of cfw tools.

having read a lot about the ps3, I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't a little apprehensive about entering fsm - if something were to go wrong, I might be out a ps3. now, this would be different if my system were physically broken. I find this entire thing embarrassing since I've read so much about the ps3. I never wanted to ask this question due to that. I should be the one helping others, not needing help myself.

Fsm on 4.xx was only needed for remarrying bd via cfwsettings, just downgrade to rebug 3.55 and use toolbox to enter fsm and you do need two lv2diag.self files. One for installing pup and another for exiting




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[pinky]

will I be installing ofw 3.55 or cfw 3.55? cfw tools mentions not installing cfw while in fsm mode.

 

[Joonie]

will I be installing ofw 3.55 or cfw 3.55? cfw tools mentions not installing cfw while in fsm mode.

I recommend using rogero 3.55 3.7a, you won't be able to install ofw 3.55 unless you use jaicrab version of lv2diag.self if I recall correctly.




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[pinky]

so to be clear - I need to install rebug 3.55, enter fsm from rebug toolbox (do I need to downgrade this?), have the lv2diag.self (for entering fsm) on the root of a flash drive, enter fsm, (do I need to do anything while here?), install rogero 3.55 (with lv2diag.self exiting), then update to 4.82, reinstall wmm (should I uninstall wmm first before doing any of this?). is that correct? should I ignore the warning about installing cfw while in fsm?

 

[bguerville]

so to be clear - I need to install rebug 3.55, enter fsm from rebug toolbox (do I need to downgrade this?), have the lv2diag.self (for entering fsm) on the root of a flash drive, enter fsm, (do I need to do anything while here?), install rogero 3.55 (with lv2diag.self exiting), then update to 4.82, reinstall wmm (should I uninstall wmm first before doing any of this?). is that correct? should I ignore the warning about installing cfw while in fsm?

Be very careful with this, DO NOT install fw lightly when in FSM mode pinky or you could easily brick your console! It's a classic. Make sure you use the right files in the right way...

 

[Spawn]

Be very careful with this, DO NOT install fw lightly when in FSM mode pinky or you could easily brick your console! It's a classic. Make sure you use the right files in the right way...

My curiosity is tingling.. is there a step by step this/these FSM operations and links to all the correct files?

I'm eager to learn even more.

 

[pinky]

Be very careful with this, DO NOT install fw lightly when in FSM mode pinky or you could easily brick your console! It's a classic. Make sure you use the right files in the right way...

that's why I'm trying to familiarize myself with the process before doing it. if I were to brick, I won't have any money to buy a new system, so I do want to be sure of things. I really wish I knew if this would fix the problem. am I supposed to enter fsm, then install cfw? I mean am I supposed to do anything while in fsm?

 

[Joonie]

so to be clear - I need to install rebug 3.55, enter fsm from rebug toolbox (do I need to downgrade this?), have the lv2diag.self (for entering fsm) on the root of a flash drive, enter fsm, (do I need to do anything while here?), install rogero 3.55 (with lv2diag.self exiting), then update to 4.82, reinstall wmm (should I uninstall wmm first before doing any of this?). is that correct? should I ignore the warning about installing cfw while in fsm?

1. The latest toolbox supports FW from 3.55-4.82 no need to downgrade toolbox but it does not matter.

2. Installing FW on FSM should only be done via lv2diag.self and the pup file on the root of the USB. (Don't use xmb or recovery method which is what ppl get stuck with RSOD from doing this)

3. When done installing ps3 will shut off otherwise blinking Green led

4. When it's complete swap lv2diag.self on usb then boot, it will shut off again then turn it on then the first time setup will greet you.

The rest is what you already know. Install 4.82 and do your normal stuff


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[bguerville]

Here are the all the existing FSM self files & a ReadMe. View attachment Factory Service Mode.zip
I also have the FSM pkg files if anyone ever needs them...

 

[Spawn]

Nice.

Let the knowledge flow!!!

I can already feel the grey ones growing.