Iris Manager v3.00 is a port of Hermes Manager based on PSLIGHT, Tiny3D, PS3Soundlib, and OpenPS3FTP. It is a completely legal open-source manager made with Homebrew tools, supporting various custom firmware versions.
Application Details
| Name | Iris Manager |
| Version | 3.00 |
| Latest Release | Jan 10, 2016 |
| Supported Platform | PS3 |
| File Format | .PKG (Package File) |
| Credit | Estwald/D_Skywalk |
Features:
- Supports PS3 games from external HDD (dev_usbxxx/GAMEZ) or internal HDD (dev_hdd0/GAMES)
- Displays game covers in multiMAN style (copy the JPG files like BLES12345.JPG to /dev_hdd0/game/IMANAGER4/covers)
- Supports large files (+4GB) cached on internal HDD for games launched from USB
- Obsolete: ability to replace EBOOT.BIN with a lower firmware requirement for games launched from BD drive
- Supports PS2 data for games like Singstar (the path included “ps2disc.txt” is mounted as “/dev_ps2disc”)
- Supports PSX games from CD and ISO image format (sector size of 2048, 2352, 2336, or 2448 bytes)
- Note: Assign the MC from Iris (the system hangs if MC is assigned from the emu)
- Supports play of extracted PKG stored on external HDD (extract the PKG to “dev_usbxxx/game”)
- PKG Installation from Iris (Tools -> .PKG Install)
- Supports easy copy of program’s data from /dev_usb/iris to /dev_hdd0/game/IMANAGER4
- FTP Support
- New ‘Mamba’ payload for non-Cobra CFW 4.46 CEX, 4.53 CEX, 4.55 CEX, up to 4.76 CEX
Important Notice for Installation:
To install Iris Manager v3.00, ensure your PS3 is running a compatible custom firmware version and follow the installation steps as outlined in the official documentation.
Installation Instruction for CFW & HEN
Follow these steps based on your PS3 setup, whether you’re using Custom Firmware (CFW) or Homebrew Enabler (HEN):
For CFW (Custom Firmware):
- Ensure Your PS3 is Running Compatible CFW:
- Verify that your PS3 is running a compatible version of Custom Firmware (CFW) such as 3.41, 3.55, 4.21, 4.30, 4.46, 4.50, 4.53, 4.55, 4.60, 4.70, 4.75, or 4.76-4.91. You can check your PS3’s firmware version in the settings menu.
- Mount dev_blind:
- Before proceeding with the installation, you must mount
dev_blind. This is essential to avoid errors during installation (error code: 8001003A). - You can do this through file management tools like Multiman or by accessing your PS3 through FTP.
- Before proceeding with the installation, you must mount
- Download Iris Manager v3.00:
- Download & Extract on your computer desktop or any specific location
- Install the Package File:
- Transfer the
.PKGfile to your PS3’s external USB drive root folder. - Connect the USB drive to your PS3 and navigate to the Package Manager.
- Select and install the your package file.
- Transfer the
- Launch application:
- Once installed, go to the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and find the Iris Manager icon in the Game menu.
- Select the IR Manager icon to launch the program and start managing your PS3 games.
For HEN (Homebrew Enabler):
- Ensure You Are Using a Compatible HEN Version:
- Make sure your PS3 is running a HEN version that supports the installation of homebrew applications, such as HEN 4.91 or later.
- Mount dev_blind:
- Similar to CFW installations, you will need to mount
dev_blindto prevent errors during installation.
- Similar to CFW installations, you will need to mount
- Download Iris Manager v3.00:
- Download & Extract on your computer desktop or any specific location
- Install the Package File:
- Transfer the
.PKGfile to a USB drive, placing it in theUSB Rootdirectory. - Plug the USB drive into your PS3, and go to Package Manager in the Game menu.
- Select the .PKG file and install it.
- Transfer the
- Launch Application:
- After the installation completes, locate the Iris Manager icon on your XMB and press the icon to open it.
- Enjoy managing your PS3 games and homebrew applications.
Once installed, you can start enjoying all the features Iris Manager has to offer, including PS3 game management, PSX and PS2 game support, FTP, and more!
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