GUI v1.5 PUP Unpacker/Decryptor

PUAD GUI v1.5 PUP Unpacker/Decryptor from Nathan_r32_69

Submitted by Dan; May 10, 2013

PSX-Scene's Nathan_r32_69 has released an update to his widely popular and ever growing program PUAD GUI. This time he releases an update to v1.5. This PC app allows users to Unpack and Decrypt PUP's much like a zip or rar file and delve deep into it's directories to have a look at the PUP's file structure. This latest release includes RCO Support which has been added to the repacker option and two other new options which allows you to change the Core OS system version and also allow you to change the file's size. Be sure to check out the full changelog from the source, but also USE THIS AT YOUR WON RISK. Playing with apps like these could brick your PS3, this is not your usual PS3 Homebrew Play-toy, this is the real deal.

Instructions

Unpacker Option

• Choose a PUP file
• Select destination folder *
• Choose from the options available
• Click on Start/Iniciar

Repacker Option **

• Choose a PUP file
• Select destination folder *
• Choose from the options available
• Program will stop when finish, and now you can modify as you wish but DON'T RENAME ANY FILE
• Click on Repack/Reempaquetar for create new PUP

* - Make sure the folder is empty to avoid errors
** - Don't rename any file/folder, must have original name and extension given by PUAD GUI



Troubleshooting

Q: Program can't decrypt any file
A: Launch PUAD GUI, close it and open it again, key's variable will be set

Q: Can re-pack PUP file?
A: Yes, for dev_flash and Core_OS, repacker option is available from version 1.1

Q: Can i rename files created by Repacker option?
A: NO, NO and NO!! You can modify files but NEVER rename it

Q: The program is going slow or crashes
A: The program uses many resources, even if it looks locked is still working

Q: Background music is heard slow
A: Disable it in menu or in the boot.ini file

Q: How can i change the background music?
A: Replaces SOUND.BIN file in bin folder with another in MP3 format

Q: Always fails while unpacks PKG
A: Make sure PKG key is in the orrect place and the output folder there is no file

Q: Works with regular ps3tools files and keys?
A: No, only works with embedded files and keys, are modified for PUAD only

Q: If i change something in Core_OS and i'm doing something wrong, can brick my PS3?
A: Yes, your PS3 wil be bricked and only can be saved with a flasher, this option is only for developers or people with knowledge about it
A: I REPEAT, THIS OPTION IS ONLY FOR DEVELOPERS OR PEOPLE WITH FLASHER

Q: I get an error at startup
A: Make sure you have all the necessary files and update your version of Windows


Known bugs

• Sometimes music stutters when you have a lot of activity (when more RAM, better)
• Seems to hang but is working, don´t worry

Installer v1.5 - PUAD GUI v1.5 Installer x86 // PUAD GUI v1.5 Installer x64
Simple v1.5 - PUAD GUI v1.5 x86 // PUAD GUI v1.5 x64