Hacking Tutorial

FIRST OFF: READ THIS
I want EVERYBODY, and I mean EVERYBODY (except those who have WinZip, WinRar, PKZip, or 7Zip) to go here:
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/sevenzip/7z442.exe

and install 7zip

because you can open the following file types:

.7z
.bz2
.cab
.gz
.iso
.rar
.tar
.zip

with 7zip

I am not advertising 7zip, I am doing this because I am sick of people not being able to open .rar files (the biggest problem of this being the Maxconvert .rar file)

after you have done this, then you can read onwards

Hokay, no update yet, but, considering that people like VideoGameCrazyBoy (damn, that name's a mouthfull, his new nickname is VideoGameCrazyGirl, jk lol,
His new nickname is VGCB)

anywho
Considering the fact that people like VGCB have been asking how to Encrypt/Decrypt codes for GameShark Advance/Codebreaker Advance/Pro Action Replay (GBA cheat devices), I have decided to tell you how


first off, here are the files you need

(listed like this:
Cheat Device(s)
Program to decrypt them
)



Both of the following are in .rar files so that's why I told you to get 7zip

Pro Action Replay
ARCrypt (http://www.codemasters-project.net/portal-english/apportal/request.php?24)

CodeBreaker Advance, GameSharkAdvance (2 in 1)
CBACrypt (http://www.codemasters-project.net/portal-english/apportal/request.php?25)

Okay soooo, lets start with Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (which will be one of the games we will hack soon)

Okay, here are the basics

1) P.A.R. Codes are ALWAYS encrypted
2) GameShark and CodeBreaker use the same encryption
2a)(for GS and CB) If the FIRST LINE of the master code begins with a 9, then the code is encrypted, if it doesn't, its Raw:
CB Enabler
000037AE 000A
10000488 0007

Its not a 9, so its not encrypted, and thus, it can be DIRECTLY CONVERTED to any other format

GS Enabler
9AE549FC3CE5
649EE1C95BFF
2E11270814F3

There is a 9, so the codes are encrypted

(Master codes will ALWAYS be 2 lines long)
The first line of the master code is ABSOLUTELY USELESS, because it simply states the encryption of the codes (if it has a 9, like the GS master code, then it is also called a "SeedGen" code, I say this because the CBACrypt is VERY picky, and will not work UNLESS the first line being converted is like this:

Code:

SeedGen
9[COLOR="Blue"]#######[/COLOR]  [COLOR="Red"]####[/COLOR]

However, GS has codes that have no space, but in reality, the codes are like this

[COLOR="Blue"]273FE56A[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]029F[/COLOR]

So when decrypting/encrypting GS codes, you would do this

[COLOR="Blue"]273FE56A[/COLOR]  [COLOR="Red"]029F[/COLOR]

and for a GS Master Code, you would do this

from:

9[COLOR="Blue"]#######[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]####[/COLOR]

to:

9[COLOR="Blue"]#######[/COLOR]  [COLOR="Red"]####[/COLOR]

(without the colors of course, I'm just using those to display that
[COLOR="Blue"]########[/COLOR] = Address
[COLOR="Red"]####[/COLOR] = Value
)

so in order to convert using CBACrypt, you have to do something like this (using Final Fantasy Tactics Advance codes here):

Code:

Seedgen
9AE549FC 3CE5

Max Funds
1863DF7E ED0D
0843C6DA E500

I need to eat dinner, so I will post the part on P.A.R. codes later

 

Sorry for some reason my computer is unable to handle rar. files:( don't ask why, it just got messed up in an impossible to explain way, so could you please post a link/attachment here so I can download the GameBoy Advance code encrypting/decrypting program using winzip?

 

just right click the .rar file, and click "open with..."
then choose winzip

 

I tried that but for some reason my computer has been set to open rar. files with "Notepad" as default.:( and whenever I download it using notepad all I get is a strange message that I can't read,:( I know it's very confusing but could you please give me the link/attachment to download it with winzip/compressed folder? because those are the only 2 kinds of files my computer can handle:(

I guess the problem wasn't impossible to explain after all:D it just took me a while to figure out how to explain it.

PS: I'm REALLY sorry if I'm bothering you, please forgive me if I am. I really want to be your friend.

 

*smacks head*

WTF????
What the f:censor: is your OS (Windows 98, Windows XP, etc...)

because using "Open With..." should solve EVERYTHING

 

I have Windows XP, but the problem is that the "Notepad" default can't be changed. if it could be changed I wouldn't have any problems downloading rar. files. all I can download are "winzip" and "compressed folder" files.:(

Please don't be angry.

 

wiat what are you treing to decompress

 

I'm not trying to decompress anything I was just saying that compressed folder is one of the only types of files my computer can handle. also I have some good news for you. I added to your rep to thank you for giving me the One-Winged Angel BGM code in the KH2 thread.:) I was just about to send you a PM to tell you:)

 

oh no problem, ok now i understand thanks

BTW check your rep

 

Okay... this should fix EVERYTHING

1: Install 7-zip
2: Right click a ".rar" file
3: Go to "Open With" -> "Choose Default Program..."
4: Make sure that "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" IS CHECKED
5: Select 7-zip (if it's not on the list, hit "Browse" and go to "C:/Program Files/7-zip" (or wherever 7-zip was installed) and choose "7zFM.exe"

open the .rar file with 7-zip, and your problem WILL be fixed, and this WILL work

 

Great news, I did what you said it worked:noworries:

Thanks for your help:)

 

Okay, I'll bite, I haven't updated the tutorial because:

a) I luv to procrastinate (big... word... hurt... brain...)
b) I just don't feel like it
c) I am too lazy

but now, I have absolutely nothing to do, sooo, I will do the thing that is 3rd to last on my to do list.

Seriously though, I don't care about premium benifits, I just want my f:censor:ing user title back, advent_of_apocalypse and DevileoX still have theirs, and they sure as hell aren't Premium users

So anywho, I will try to update the tutorial as soon as possible!
(The tutorial will updated BEFORE the end of October, I promise)

On a side note (that is totally spam) I have XM Radio!
IT KICKS A** (NO commercials... YAY!)
AND THERE IS A TRIAL FOR YOU GUYS! (free, no credit card number needed, in the immortal words of Peter Griffin, "Freakin' sweet!")
http://xmro.xmradio.com/xstream/api/show_trial_form.jsp

(and for CloudStrife252, they have some European channels too [namely channel 29, called U-Pop, which is US, Canada, and UK] since it IS Satellite)

 

I remember that you used to be the "Lord of Cheating and Code Erudite" how exactly did you lose that title? btw I'm interested in getting a new user title too. but how do I change the one I have? could you please tell me? I used to know how, but now I can't figure it out for the life of me.

 

Do you ever read the site news?
http://www.kh-vids.net/showthread.php?t=24409

EDIT: HAWT DOG!
I found a room mod! (CoM)

I know it worked because:
I synthesized a Moogle Room,
Left the room
I activated a code...
I went into the room
AND THERE WAS A SAVE POINT IN THE MOOGLE'S PLACE
Then I left the room
activated a code
entered the room
AND THE MOOGLE WAS BACK!

anywho, the room mod is 2 addresses
(for one room only, I attached the save file for testing)
Load my save, load slot 1 (Sora), and then synthesize the room to the upper left with a moogle room or a moments repreive (Calm Bounty might also work, can someone test this?)

anywho, use the "Code" function in the cheats list

02034ad0:XXXX
0203c694:YYYY

Digits:

XXXX
YYYY


Alchemic Walking
5e20
0e0d

(so the X digits would be 5e20, and the Y digits would be 0e0d, for an alchemic walking)

Meeting Ground
60c8
0f0e

Teeming Darkness
4f48
0100

Moments Repreive
6bb8
0605

Moogle Room
6dc0
0b0a

I'll post more digits when I find them

 

Um, no I never read the site news:o Thanks for telling me

One more thing: Could you please teach me how to use the Pro Action Replay ARCrypt and the CodeBreaker Advance, GameShark CBACrypt that I downloaded?

 

LOL! I love it! Will the next update involve the disassembler? I've wanted ti try it out for a while...

 

dont worry, they're probly still gettin to mine...

 

Hey jlhack7, I did give you rep awhile back, I guess I should have told you who it was from:o.

One more thing: I think your awesome, I'm your Number 1 Fan:)

 

lol, the ultimate comediam mitch hedberg had XM radio, too, lol...
WTF i still have my user title?!?!?!
lol, mines ******ed though XD
i really wanna learn to hack the other way too, now...

 

Hey jlhack7, could you please tell me what you use to convert GBA codes?