A new update has been released for the PSP version of Apollo Save Tool , the tool developed by developer Damián Parrino that allows us to download, unlock, correct and resign game save data directly from the console.

This update introduces FTP server support, allowing you to compress, upload, and save data directly to a user-defined remote server, as well as list, download, and restore saves via FTP.

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The ability to back up both PSP and PS1 saves has also been added, as well as the ability to delete unnecessary PSP saves. The system now automatically detects the console’s Account ID.

The new settings menu has added a field to define the FTP server URL and a new option to keep the debug log active.

Several issues have also been fixed, such as a bug in the network dialogue and an error in exporting the header .PSVfor PS1 saves.

The Apollo Patch Engine has been updated to version 1.3.0, improving patch management and introducing new features, such as support for SaveWizard and BSD codes with multiple options, the addition of a djb2 hash function, and a tag system for customizing patches within .savepatch.

Characteristics

Managing saves on PSP.
- Import and export saves.
- Hashing PARAM.SFO.
- Applying cheat codes.
- Export to .Zip.
Save data decryption/encryption (game key required).
- Option to automatically install the Save-game Key dumper plugin.
Online DB with PSP saves for over 400 games.
- Network code using libcurlwith TLS 1.2 support.
Apollo Patch Engine v0.4.1.
- Support for Save Wizard (Game Genie) cheat codes.
- Support for cheat scripts from Bruteforce Save data (BSD).
Includes cheat patches for game saves.
Various tools: Zip, 7-Zip archive extraction.
Resigning the VMP PS1 memcard.
- Export VMP PS1 memory card to MCR.
- Import the MCR PS1 memcard into VMP.

Savings Management

Save files listing: Quick access to all save files on Memory Stick and PSP internal memory (+ file details)
Save PARAM.SFO updating: Reprocesses and updates information PARAM.SFOwhen data files change.
Save file patching: Full support for Save Wizard and Bruteforce Save Data cheat patches to improve your saves.
Save import/export: Allows the user to decrypt and export save files and import decrypted saves from other consoles.
Save downloading: Easy access to an online database of save files to download directly to your PSP.

Installation

No special configuration is required; simply download the archive .zipand install it on your PSP. The first time you run it, the application will detect and configure the required user settings.

Data folders

PSP	Directory
External rescues	Saves must be stored on`:/APOLLO/SAVEDATA/.`
Saving to Memory Stick	Saves will be scanned by `ms0:/PSP/SAVEDATA/`.

Note: To decrypt PSP save files, you need game-specific save keys. You can dump the required keys using PSP plugins, such as SGKeyDumper or Deemer .

Install the plugin on your PSP console (in ms0:/seplugins).
Enable the plugin using the recovery menu.
Launch your PSP game and let it load/save so the plugin can download the key.
Once the key is downloaded, Apollo will detect it and use it as needed to decrypt, encrypt, patch, or re-hash your PSP save.

Tip: If you have PSP save keys, please use Dump Save-game KeyApollo’s option on the PSP save, then share the file gamekeys.txtso that all these keys can be added in the next release.

Usage

Using Apollo Save Tool is simple and immediate, similar in every way to the version released for the PlayStation Vita console .

Press and to select the save file you want to patch and press the button . The patch screen will display the available fixes for the file. Select the patches and click Apply.
To view item details, press . The context menu will open on the screen. Press the button to return to the list.
To reload the list, press .
Press the toggle buttons and or and to move pages up or down.

Online database

The app also provides direct access to Apollo’s online database for downloading PlayStation Portable (PSP) game save files. These typically offer additional features, such as completed games, that can save you hours of gameplay.

The Online Database project aims to add more community-shared saves .

Note: Downloaded save files must be re-signed using Apollo before loading them into games.

FAQ

Question: Where can I find a save game for XYZ?
Answer: You can check sites like Brewology.com and GameFAQs . A Google search might also help.

Question: I have a save game file I want to share. How can I upload it?
Answer: If you have a save file that isn’t currently available in the online database and would like to share it, check out this link for instructions.

Question: Why is it called Apollo?
Answer: Apollo was the twin brother of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. Since this project was born using the Artemis-GUI codebase , I decided to respect that legacy by calling it Apollo.

Changelog

Additions

FTP server support (cloud backup of saves):
- ZIP, upload, and save game data to a user-defined FTP server.
- List, download, and restore saves from a user-defined FTP server.
- Back up your PSP and PS1 saves.
Delete PSP game saves.
Automatic detection of the system Account-ID value.
Settings Menu:
- Added option FTP Server URL.
- Option to keep debug log active.

Corrections

Fixed header .PSVwhen exporting PS1 saves.
Fixed a network dialog bug when NetconfInitStart fails.

Various

Updated Apollo Patch Engine to version 1.3.0.
- Fixed a bug in finding SW codes to ignore.
- Added hash function djb2.
- Added tag support for user-selected options in .savepatch.
  - Example:{ZZ}val=name;03E7=999 gold;...;270F=9999 gold{/ZZ}
  - Support for SaveWizard and BSD codes with multiple options.

Download: Apollo Save Tool (PSP) v2.0.0

Download: Source code Apollo Save Tool (PSP) v2.0.0

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