PS4 Remote PKG Sender V2

PS4 Remote PKG Sender V2
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Author	iref-use, Gkiokan
Type	PC Utilities
Version	2.10.4
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2024/05/22
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A remote PKG sender / installer inspired by @irefuse and is a refactored version of the original repository. It's based on Electron, Webpack, Vue, Express, Axios, Element-UI, and Node, and it doesn't have any extra dependencies.

Features

• Configure your server with your base path.
• Prepare Custom Server Configuration (build-in express, apache, nginx, custom, ...)
• Control the Server application by click and have it running in the background.
• Closing windows doesn't stop the Server but stops if you quit the application.
• Show a list of all Server side listed PKG's.
• Miscs download link to flatZ PS4 Remote Package Installer homebrew.
• Extended Menu and Tray Icon.
• Separate Server Window (Logs, Server Routes, Controls).
• Separate PS4 API Logs Window.
• Catch any possible Error on Request or Response with the RPI on your PS4.
• Scan base path (deep scan support) directory for fPKG's and serve them with the server.
• Search for titles through your found files.
• Add Served files to your Queue and install them on your PS4.
• Processing Center reflects any status changes in your server list, too.
• Set custom timeout and update interval with a slider.
• Added Seperate Changelog file and Troubleshooting Guide.
• Add a FAQ and Troubleshooting Area.
• Configuration values for timeout and heartbeat.
• Implement HB Store and direct install fPKG's.
• Queue Scanner (start next file in the queue after one is finished).
• Scroll To Top.
• Auto update checker for latest release version.
• Bulk Action for adding to Queue.
• Drag & Drop files and folders.
• RPSV2 API Service for dynamic configurations.
• Add PS5 Support.
• Add Queue Scanner Bulk Request Support for PS5.

User guide

On PS4:

• Start HEN v1.8+
• Start flatZ Remote Package Installer.

On PC:

• Start PS4 Package Sender V2.
• Switch to Config and select your Networkinterface (IP Adress).
  • Choose a Server Port if necessary and apply or restart the server.
• Choose your base path where your files are settled.
• Switch to Server and add your files to the queue (Processing Center).
• Start your install process with any of your files.

Troubleshooting:

• Your PS4 and PC have to be on the same Network.
• If you have connection issues, check your Router or Firewall.
• If you get timeout, RPI is not running on your PS4 or PS4 IP Adress is wrong or timeout to low.
• If you get Playstation not available error, check RPI on PS4 and restart it.
• If you get the White Screen of Dead, use the unpacked version.
• If you think there is an issue, please report it.
• Checkout the full Troubleshooting Guide

Screenshots

Media

Remote Package Sender V2 | Detailed Tutorial | Windows | Mac | High Speeds | Tutorial (Sam Daniel)

Changelog

v2.10.4

• The latest mac OS Version 14.4+ has a couple dependency changes that break the application.
• Fixed the dependencies and deprecations.
• Added HB-Store setting values as of a custom adress.
• Fixed Release links in the Update checker View.

v2.10.3

• This version has fixed HB-Store file URLs and enforces PS5 file URL if etaHEN is enabled.
• Reworked Queue Scanner with Bulk Request handling for PS5 to ensure it functions more closely to our expectations.
• Added also proper logging for Requests in the API logs.

v2.10.2

• This version has fixed HB-Store file URLs and enforces PS5 file URL if etaHEN is enabled.
• Added also proper logging for Requests in the API logs.

v2.10.1

• With 2.10.0+ we are the first Remote Package Sender that supports PKG Install though application requests.
• First prototyping works fine, but we might need more feedback on this to mark it as stable.
• Thanks to etaHEN (@LightningMods) and all the devs who was working on this - huge step forward.

v2.10.0

• etaHEN prototype build for PS5 Support.
• For internal BETA testing only!

v2.9.1

• It has been a long journey so far, and you have done well!
• With 53k Download as of August 2023, that's quite impressive.
• Thank you for using the Application. Any Support is appreciated and don't forget to check out my channels.
• In this update I've added the Bulk Action, Drag & Drop and the RPSV2 features.
• The Bulk action helps you do add all your server files to the Queue at once.
• You can Drag and Drop files and Folders from any place directly to the App now.
• Check out the User Button, it has a write up of the upcoming features in v2.10.* and recalls for Support.
• I've setup a Ko-Fi Goal that I will look for donations to continue on the listed features.
• One of the amazing feature will be Files from Hosts but this needs quite a bit of work due the custom API and DNS that is required.
• As always, have fun with the version and stay tuned!

v2.8.0

• This release includes further improvements, hot fixes and patches. Removed deprecations.
• I've also added some important security policies to components to make them compatible with the existing apis.
• You can edit the base path now directly in the Server Tab.
• Download remote items within a custom download window which has an animated loader view for itself.
• Beside that you can now check directly in the app if there is any new release and download it for your machine.
• There is a checkup on startup if you are on the latest release. This is a preparation for the later incoming auto-updater.
• Deprecated links for the Miscs > Downloads has been exchanged with existing ones and a new Remote Package Installer (on the ps4) OOP Edition of @njzydark has been added to the list of RPI alternatives for flatZ RPI, as it has the latest updates.
• A requested feature for scoll to top has been added, too. It will show up on a big list and allow you to scroll back quickly.
• The full Changelog can be seen as always on the official Changelog page. Also there are a couple new Troubleshooting Guide entries.
• Thanks @Masamune3210 for fixing some spellings on the Troubleshooting Guide.

v2.7.2-RC

• This is the final Release Candidate for the branch of v2.7.*.
• On top of the enhancements of v2.7.1 I have added further improvements and fixes for the Title Bar.
• You can now choose which style you prefer (mac or windows / linux).
• Direct View Access to the Local Server View and PS4 API Logs Dropdown added.
• Added the Logo into the Info View.

v2.7.1

• I am proudly presenting you the v2.7.1 with fully integrated HB-Store, Darkmode and Queue Scanner!
• Features that all of you wanted and now are working and making this app even better.

v2.6.0

• This is a pre-release because the darkmode is not fully finished (title bar still system based).

v2.5.2

• Fixed Header Position, it stay now there where it should stay if you have larger content.
• Fixed flashing on Configuration page which happens when you press enter for submit (not necessary).
• Improoved Troubleshooting Guide with the latest errors that happend to some users.
• You can remove items from the Queue.
• Added (experimental) direct link to the Queue. Activate the feature in your Settings first to try out.
• Added Downloads Area. If you want to have your app there, message me on Discord.
• Added (legacy) HB-Store Tab. Activate it in your Settings first.
• You can download the PKG's directly from the HB-Store tab and install them from your base_path if direct install does not work for you.
• The unstopable error popup should been fixed if break your app install process on the ps4 side.
• You can choose now if you want to have a serving path based on the filename or fullpath (Cyb1K request).
• Added Update and latest Commit Informations to the Settings view.

v2.5.0-pre-release

• This is a pre-release and not fully tested yet.
• HB-Store partially implemented.
• Stay tuned once this is ready.

v2.4.3-Beta

• Fixing the Storage creation error which causes the application crashes and endet up on the WhiteScreenOfDead.
• The solution that I've implement may delay the start in case of an error within 1-2 secs because
• I am creating the store in a while Loop and catching any accuring error and force it to recreate the store.
• Added also a application global errorHandler which should alert any other issue that accures.
• This should be ultimately kill any errors on windows ( which is the only Platform that had any problems yet ).
• Thanks for any feedback that helps me to fix the issues and make that tool better then ever.
• Spoiler: HB-Store implementation will be available in the next update v2.5.*

v2.4.2-Beta

• Further Improvements and optimizing Request Handling.
• Added custom timeout and interval values for updating task progress.
• Added deeper logging on PS4 Operations and Responses.
• Added Check Server Button on the Progress Center.
• Added Check PS4 Connection on the Progress Center.
• Added dedicated Changelog.
• Added dedicated Troubleshooting Guide.
• Added Changelog and Troubleshooting guide into the Application Menu.
• Added extendable Table row on Server files to see file path and url.
• Post-Patch fixed the throttle for win11 and the finished condition for installing and finished state.

v2.4.1-Beta

• Added errorCatcher for better debugging for everyone.
• Fixed the missing ps4 default port for the RPI which caused no Install Requests.
• Sorry for the mistake, that happend to me by rushing the configs and couldn't see the error on my dev machine until feedback comes in.
• Again, if you have any trouble on running the portable, then use the unpacked version.

Credits

• Thanks to flatz, Specter, xvortex, and all initial developers for their efford on the scene.
• Thanks to my primary testers CyB1K, mtnjustme, Masamune3210, hypermist.
• Thanks to Sam Daniel for the first full fledged Tutorial on windows and mac.
• Thanks to the awesome community and everyone else on their feedback that I am missing here.
• Mega thanks to my wife having patience while I develop this awesome tool.

External links

• GitHub (Gkiokan) - https://github.com/Gkiokan/ps4-remote-pkg-sender
• GitHub (iref-use) - https://github.com/iref-use/ps4-remote-pkg-sender
• Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/ps4homebrew/comments/wv7pxv/remote_package_sender_v2_v280/
• PSXHax - https://www.psxhax.com/threads/ps4-remote-pkg-sender-v2-github-fork-by-gkiokan.11166/