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  • PUAD GUI v1.2 - PUP Unpacker, Repacker, and Decrypter for Windows

    Developer Nathan_r32_69 has an update to his PC application PAUD GUI. Version 1.3 brings added support for ps3swu2.self that are available in 3.56+ PUPs, new background music, all keys at the moment and some minor improvements. More from the developer below.


    After some weeks of hard work i finally finished the new PUAD GUI, aka PUP Unpacker and Decrypter. Works without Cygwin, directly from Windows, if anyone see any issue please tell me

    • Pictures by J-Martin
    • Tested by largand79 and Dantezteam
    • Modified cospkg and cosunpkg by Estwald


    Thanks to all



    DESIGNED TO UNPACK/DECRYPT/REPACK PUP FILE CONTENT QUICKLY
    DON'T PLAY WITH CORE_OS IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
    I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGE, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK


    Progam image

    Spoiler




    Features

    • - Unpacks PUP file
    • - Decrypts/Unpacks CORE_OS
    • - Decrypts/Unpacks Dev_flash
    • - Decrypts SELF files of CORE_OS
    • - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash
    • - Unpacks RCO file contents
    • - Decrypts index.dat


    Older versions

    Spoiler



    Version 1.2
    • Added option for repack Core_OS
    • Added lv0 decryption
    • Added UPL.xml.pkg repack
    • Added ps3swu.self encryption
    • Added suffix of PUAD
    • Added boot options
    • Added creation of default boot.ini
    • Improved code
    • Fixed some bugs



    Options

    Unpacker Option

    - Unpacks PUP file

    - Unpacks Dev_flash

    - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash/CORE_OS

    - Decrypts index.dat

    - Unpacks CORE_OS

    - Decrypts default.spp of CORE_OS

    - Unpacks RCO file contents

    - Decrypts UPL.xml.pkg

    - Decrypts ps3swu.self

    - All tasks


    Repacker Option

    - Unpacks PUP only file and then Repacks

    - Unpacks Dev_flash and then Repacks

    - Unpacks CORE_OS and then Repacks

    - Decrypts default.spp of CORE_OS and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash/Core_OS and then Re-sign it for a new PUP *

    - Decrypts UPL.xml.pkg and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts ps3swu.self and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts index.dat and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    * I disabled decryption of some files in Core_OS for avoid bricks


    boot.ini

    PUAD GUI reads this file at start and depending on the settings disables/enables some functions:

    • lang - Set language
    • music - Enables/Disables background music
    • file_info - Enables/Disables file info frame
    • check - Enables/Disables the initial check of executable files/keys
    • warning_popup - Enables/Disables warnings popups
    • suffix - Enables/Disables PUAD GUI watermark while creating new PUP


    boot.ini content

    Spoiler




    Keys format

    Here is the format and composition of keys. MUST BE inside bin\ps3keys, and named as type + data + fw version, for example for 3.55 app would be app-data-355:

    app-data-355


    KEY 0x00 - 0x1F
    IV 0x30 - 0x3F
    PUB 0x50 - 0x77
    PRIV 0x90 - 0xA4
    CTYPE 0xC0 - 0xC3


    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: 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, donīt worry



    Downloads

    Old versions

    Spoiler



    Installer v1.2 - PUAD GUI v1.2 Installer x86 // PUAD GUI v1.2 Installer x64
    Simple v1.2 - PUAD GUI v1.2 x86 // PUAD GUI v1.2 x64




    DESIGNED TO UNPACK/DECRYPT/REPACK PUP FILE CONTENT QUICKLY
    DON'T PLAY WITH CORE_OS IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
    I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGE, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK


    Progam image

    Spoiler




    Features

    • - Unpacks PUP file
    • - Decrypts/Unpacks CORE_OS
    • - Decrypts/Unpacks Dev_flash
    • - Decrypts SELF files of CORE_OS
    • - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash
    • - Unpacks RCO file contents
    • - Decrypts index.dat


    Older versions

    Spoiler



    Version 1.3
    • Added ps3swu2.self support
    • Added multiple options between dev_flash and Core_OS
    • Added all keys at the moment
    • Added new background music



    Options

    Unpacker Option

    - Unpacks PUP file

    - Unpacks Dev_flash

    - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash/CORE_OS

    - Decrypts index.dat

    - Unpacks CORE_OS

    - Decrypts default.spp of CORE_OS

    - Unpacks RCO file contents

    - Decrypts UPL.xml.pkg

    - Decrypts ps3swu.self

    - All tasks


    Repacker Option

    - Unpacks PUP only file and then Repacks

    - Unpacks Dev_flash and then Repacks

    - Unpacks CORE_OS and then Repacks

    - Decrypts default.spp of CORE_OS and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts SELF files of Dev_flash/Core_OS and then Re-sign it for a new PUP *

    - Decrypts UPL.xml.pkg and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts ps3swu.self and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    - Decrypts index.dat and then Re-sign it for a new PUP

    * I disabled decryption of some files in Core_OS for avoid bricks


    boot.ini

    PUAD GUI reads this file at start and depending on the settings disables/enables some functions:

    • lang - Set language
    • music - Enables/Disables background music
    • file_info - Enables/Disables file info frame
    • check - Enables/Disables the initial check of executable files/keys
    • warning_popup - Enables/Disables warnings popups
    • suffix - Enables/Disables PUAD GUI watermark while creating new PUP


    boot.ini content

    Spoiler




    Keys format

    Here is the format and composition of keys. MUST BE inside bin\ps3keys, and named as type + data + fw version, for example for 3.55 app would be app-data-355:

    app-data-355


    KEY 0x00 - 0x1F
    IV 0x30 - 0x3F
    PUB 0x50 - 0x77
    PRIV 0x90 - 0xA4
    CTYPE 0xC0 - 0xC3


    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: 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, donīt worry



    Downloads

    Old versions


    Installer v1.3 - PUAD GUI v1.3 Installer x86 // PUAD GUI v1.3 Installer x64
    Simple v1.3 - PUAD GUI v1.3 x86 // PUAD GUI v1.3 x64

    More Info About PUAD GUI Here, at: PSX-Scene


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    Comments 36 Comments
    1. tthousand's Avatar
    1. YOUSS84's Avatar
      YOUSS84 -
      great work,thanks!
    1. RazorX's Avatar
      RazorX -
      i like the idea of this app but i wish it could repack it all too if it could do that it would be great
    1. mohnews's Avatar
      mohnews -
      is this can help crack cod mw3 patch 1.22 ??
    1. nullptr's Avatar
      nullptr -
      Very nice. Thanks a lot.

      Is the source code available?
    1. Erix's Avatar
      Erix -
      Very nice, thanks!
    1. CapitanoNemo79's Avatar
      CapitanoNemo79 -
      not working on windows 7 x64!
    1. Nathan_r32_69's Avatar
      Nathan_r32_69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by RazorX View Post
      i like the idea of this app but i wish it could repack it all too if it could do that it would be great
      I will create a new task for unpack and decrypt all, then you modified as you wish and repack PUP

      Regards


      Quote Originally Posted by CapitanoNemo79 View Post
      not working on windows 7 x64!

      Shows an error? Please tell me

      Regards
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Same here but win xp 64

      not a valid win32 application if it helps
    1. Nathan_r32_69's Avatar
      Nathan_r32_69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by RandQalan View Post
      Same here but win xp 64

      not a valid win32 application if it helps
      Ok, searching the problem...

      Regards
    1. mohnews's Avatar
      mohnews -
      Quote Originally Posted by Nathan_r32_69 View Post
      I will create a new task for unpack and decrypt all, then you modified as you wish and repack PUP

      Regards





      Shows an error? Please tell me

      Regards
      Working like a charm on Windows 7 ultimate 64X
    1. Nathan_r32_69's Avatar
      Nathan_r32_69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by mohnews View Post
      Working like a charm on Windows 7 ultimate 64X
      Did you load it with background music? I think that makes the error on others PC

      Regards
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Well in ini I changed it to 0 same problem for me
    1. Nathan_r32_69's Avatar
      Nathan_r32_69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by RandQalan View Post
      Well in ini I changed it to 0 same problem for me
      Please try this and tell me if works:

      PUAD GUI [x64].rar

      Regards
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Got the same error for xp 64 is their a requirement install for this besides what came with it
    1. Minuz's Avatar
      Minuz -
      Quote Originally Posted by Nathan_r32_69 View Post
      Please try this and tell me if works...
      Seems to work just perfect - but must be run as administrator.
      (right click Run as admin..)

      Windows 8 64bit

      Thanks for the great tool!

      Best regards
      Minuz
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Now if we can find someone on windows 7 64 to check it
      Not a big deal to me if it don't work on xp 64 just making sure it works

      BTW run as admin did the same for me thanks for tip but did the same for xp 64 same error
    1. Nathan_r32_69's Avatar
      Nathan_r32_69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by RandQalan View Post
      Now if we can find someone on windows 7 64 to check it
      Not a big deal to me if it don't work on xp 64 just making sure it works

      BTW run as admin did the same for me thanks for tip but did the same for xp 64 same error
      Update Windows with Windows Update and try again, some people gaves same error and after updates works fine

      Regards
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows XP x64-based Systems (KB982670)
      Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB925876)
      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Optional software updates

      Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition
      Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB940157)


      these are the only updates
      and are optional maybe .net 4 is need but ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll says it only needs .net 2 and I have that
    1. RandQalan's Avatar
      RandQalan -
      Well got .net 4 still same problem
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