Pirata has a new version of NervOS available — the multipurpose shell that just might replace your XMB.

Not only does NervOS cover the basics — playing music, viewing images, launching homebrew or games — it includes a text editor, calculator, multiple user profiles (up to 3) with separate credentials and configurations for each, and much more… Like integrated USBHostFS support. Just check it out already.

NervOS changes and download… (more…)

Pirata Nervo returns to the homebrew scene with a freshly ground version of NervOS — the self-proclaimed “PSP world’s most awesome shell.”

NervOS is indeed awesome and without a doubt one of the best. So grab it while it’s hot — NervOS version 2.1.

See the release thread (below) for NervOS’ complete changelog; 2.1 packs a solid 105 new/changed features. No joke.

Also, ensure you reference the included documentation for details on installing, usage, bypassing the XMB on boot-up, and anything & everything relating to NervOS.

Download:
NervOS 2.1
NervOS Theme Pack

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Pirata Nervo takes NervOS to whole new lengths with version 2.0.5. Now giving the end user the ability to script and create their own set of tools/apps for use within the NervOS shell. The scripting engine is currently in the preliminary stages; check this link for scripting functions and other related NervOS documentation.

NervOS 2.0.5 changes:

• Added new icons to menu (main: Applications | sub: Calculator, Text Editor, Web Browser and USBHostFS)
• Fixed 2 bugs in recovery menu.
• Improved Calculator
• Fixed memory issues
• From now on, file browser displays ICON0.PNG when you are highlighting a PBP/CSO/ISO file
• Removed NervOS Boot PBP and replaced by Main PBP.
• Added Scripting System – this scripting system was made by me and it is still under creation, a lot of functions will be added on future releases and the parser will be improved.

Download: NervOS 2.0.5

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Update: Pirata quick with the bug fix –

• Checks if you have more than 74% of battery, if you don’t, it tells you to press X to shut down or [] to continue.
• Checks if you have enough free space in your memory stick.
• Improved Installation and Uninstallation systems
• After any process is run it tells you to press X to shut down instead of continuing.
• Does not auto edit vsh.txt anymore (you must do it manually, this was proabably causing the memory stick problem)

Count the [PSP] shells, suckaduck! Actually, with respect to Homebrew Idol, only Pirata’s shell replacement counts, and it’s serious. Slamming iR Shell with some stiff competition — NervOS version 2.0.

I’ve highlighted the major enhancements with NervOS version 2.0; but really, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The release thread provides more detail and several NervOS screenshots. Ensure you read over the supplied (PDF) documentation as well.

Highlighted NervOS 2.0 features:

• File Browser: improved extension system, there should be no errors anymore.
• New original theme (by CO_ol)
• Improved keyboard: does not hang anymore
• Added support for March33, Normal and SonyNp9660 drivers
• Added 3 core files: usbhostfs.prx, ctrl.prx and isodrivers.prx
• NervOS Configuration: ability to change ISO Driver, disable/enable Are you Sure Question, change CPU speed, change font, disable/enable Splash Screen and disable/enable Log In.
• When exiting from NervOS, if you have the nosautoboot.prx enabled, it will not return to NervOS anymore.
• Improved screenshot function, does not overwrite saved screenshots anymore.
• File Browser: detects every extensions (if they are typed in the file name)
• NervOS uses flash memory from now on *
• PSX Game Loader
• NervOS Recovery
• USBHostFS
• Text Editor
• NervOS Installer
• Ability to have up to 3 users using NervOS
• Log In feature – password + username
• NervOS Wiki

Download:
NervOS 2.0.1
NervOS Theme Pack

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Taking the virtual stage is Pirata Nervo with yet another hard hitter. Evolving into quite the shell replacement — NervOS version 1.7. Check out the new features/changes below, and the full feature list via the download landing page.

NervOS 1.7 changes:

• Calculator
• Web Browser (sceKernelExitGame is patched on it so it returns to NervOS after the user quit it)
• Sony OSK for text input
• Ability to skip tracks (after loading a playlist)
• Ogg Support
• Playlist reader (m3u)
• File Browser: ability to delete files/folders.
• File Browser: ability to rename files/folders.
• File Browser: ability to copy files/folders.
• File Browser: ability to make folders.
• File Browser: displays file size after file name.
• File Browser: sorts alphabetically folders and files and folders are displayed before files.
• File Browser: detects more 14 file types.
• When entering Load Music, the music only stops after you choose a new one.
• Customizable font.
• Icon0.png
• Remove highlight bars.
• Removed “..” and “.” From the file browser.
• Fixed a bug in the task manager.
• Internal Core changes
• Fixed bug in the Image Viewer.
• Fixed bug in the clock system

Download: NervOS v1.7

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Pirata Nervo may have this contest won… Available direct is NervOS version 1.6. Plenty of improvements and additions bound to please, check ‘em below…

NervOS 1.6 changelog:

• Added:
  • New menu animation (when in music column, I have a new animation made but will be used on the net version)
  • Ability to change the CPU Speed from the configuration file.
  • CPU Speed is shown on the top bar.
  • Added a “Are you sure?” question when running something from NervOS.
  • Battery percentage is shown in red if it’s below 10%.
  • Displays “Charging” if the battery is charging.
  • Added “Control Panel” title to L+R Window.
  • You can change the text color of the Control Panel (L+R to access it).
• Changed:
  • Fixed bug with the task manager.
  • You can have up to 1000 themes in your THEMES folder.
  • Fixed a file browser bug.
  • Fixed bug with the volume.
  • Now when exiting from something, you return to the same point as you were before (example: “when going into browse for tracks, then exiting it should put you back at the music menu rather than putting you at the USB”)
  • Removed the stop button.
  • No more crashes when pausing/stopping music and then loading music again.

Download: NervOS v1.6

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Pirata Nervo uppin’ the ante with a NervOS update. If you dug the last release, you’ll definitely be diggin’ this one. Several additions and changes have been packed into version 1.4 — check ‘em below…

Added:

• Task Manager.
• Music Player integrated in Menu.
• Autoboot prx which runs NervOS (does the same job as a sceKernelExitGame patch).
• Volume Bar.
• Loading screen.

Changed:

• Fixed bug: when executing a ISO/CSO file in Sony np9660 or march33 mode, the iso/cso will not be executed and the mode will be changed to OE Isofs, then NervOS restarts itself but the mode is not applied. – now instead of restarting NervOS, it exits to XMB and the autoboot feature will run NervOS and the OE Isofs mode is applied.
• Volume up/down system.
• Does not display “Loading usb drivers.., Saving user conf..etc..” anymore.
• Fixed a bug with the “Stop Music” feature.

Download: NervOS v1.4

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PSP Hacks Homebrew Competition

Marking the first official entry in our PSP Hacks homebrew competition is developer Pirata Nervo with NervOS v1.0.

NervOS is an alternative shell replacement sharing many similarities with AhMan’s iR Shell. Development continues and ongoing discussions are happening — just follow the release thread.

NervOS v1.0 features:

• Image Viewer
• MP3 Player
• Can execute homebrew
• Can execute ISO’s/CSO’s
• Can execute UMD’s
• Can load prx plugins (it is not finished so weird things may happen)
• USB Mode
• Shows the current time
• Shows the battery life percentage
• Take screenshots (press Select)

Keep up the good work, Pirata. Looking forward to future versions.

Download: NervOS v1.0

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