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PS4 PKG Tool v1.6

Migrated PS4 PKG Tool and related libraries to .NET 7.
Added option to fully extract PKG files in the View and Extract tab.
Enabled multiple selection for PKG operations. (Issue #46)
Fixed error reading PKG file for Homebrew Store and Remote Package Installer. (Issue #52)
Fixed error reading PKG in flash drive. (Issue #50)
Fixed error reading PKG in root directory. (Issue #40)
Added "(Patch)" tags to the filename of the patch PKG during PKG renaming to prevent naming conflicts.
Enabled multiple file selection to extract PKG files.
Added naming placeholders: {SYSTEM_VERSION}, {VERSION}. (Issue #41)
Added custom color for PKG labels in grid view based on PKG category (Game, Patch, Addon, App).
Added an option to move PKG files into separate folders based on title and its category (Game, Patch, Addon, App). Folder name format: Title (Title Id). (Issue #57)
Added a Backport column in grid view, allowing users to add backport labels/remarks to PKG files (Experimental).
Added an option to check for duplicated PKG files.
Added PKG filtering by App.
Improved PKG file list view and extraction.
Improved logging.
Moved PKG renaming custom names into program settings.
Changed the naming placeholder.
Changed the PS4 PKG Tool temporary folder name to "PS4PKGToolTemp," which will now be created in the local program directory.
Program configuration is now stored in "Settings.conf" in the "PS4PKGToolTemp" folder.
Changed UI style.
PS5 Backward Compatibility check is now an option. Users are required to download the PS5 Backward Compatibility Status JSON manually in program settings to use the PS5 Backward Compatibility check. The PS5 Backward Compatibility JSON file ("ps5bc.json") will be downloaded to "PS4PKGToolTemp."
PS4 PKG Tool is no longer bundled with Sony's publishing tool and "curl.exe." Users are required to place the required files in "PS4PKGToolTemp" manually.
Removed the tool strip menu icon (Project was crashed and lost some icons. Decided to remove all).
View PKG Change Info option is now enabled for PKG categories.

The code regarding the Remote Package Installer was modified/updated but never tested as I don't have an exploited PS4 console in hand. Please report any bugs at https://github.com/pearlxcore/PS4-PKG-Tool/issues.

PS4 PKG Tool v1.5

Fixed size column sorting
Fixed region column sorting
Fixed typo
Fixed 'No PKG found' error when choosing root directory for PKG location
Added 'Clear all' button to clear all PKG location
Added new option to move PKG to separate folder by :
- Category (Game/Patch/Addon)
- Type (Official/Fake)
- Region
Added option to rename PKG to a user defined format using placeholders. For example _TITLE_ - (_TITLEID_) [_CATEGORY_] [_REGION_] => AFFECTED - The Manor - (CUSA10801) [Game] [EU]. Special characters are not allowed

_TITLE_
_TITLEID_
_VERSION_
_CATEGORY_
_CONTENTID_
_CONTENTID2_
_REGION_

Visual fix - Changed Tabpage control type
Updated PS5 backward compatibility database

PS4 PKG Tool v1.4

Added x64 version.
Updated PS5 backward compatibility database as for 30/01/2021.
Fixed error when renaming pkg title containing invalid characters.
Fixed minor bug.

PS4 PKG Tool v1.3

Added changelog viewer for patch PKG
Added filter PKG by category (Game/Patch/Addon/Unknown)
Added more title info : PS VR, PS4 Pro Enhanced and PS5 Backward Compatible (Thanks to andshrew)
Added file search option for file viewer
Improved ui
Fixed minor bugs

PS4 PKG Tool v1.2

Changed UI.
Reduced program size.
Added PKG viewer to view/extract PKG content.
Added new PKG info : PKG header & PUBTOOLINFO
Added options to uninstall patch, DLC & theme PKG.
Added program log.
Fixed "PKG already installed" error while attempting to install patch PKG.
Fixed minor bugs

PS4 PKG Tool v1.1

Changelog :

'Hardisk Free Space' now displaying every available/connected hardisk partition.
Added new program settings UI.
Added pkg sender tool to send PKG to PS4 via network. (Compatible with any PS4 firmware capable running Flatz's Remote Package Installer app). Splitted update PKG is not supported at this moment.
Added option to delete PKG.
Added option for recursive directory scan for selected PS4 PKG folder.
Added new PKG renaming format, 'longname' CONTENT_ID.
Fixed "Illegal characters path" error while renaming PKG.
Fixed some bug.

How to use Remote Package Installer feature in PS4 PKG Tool :

Open program settings.
Set PC and PS4 IP address.
Install node.js and http-server module. (Make sure Node.js allowed through firewall)
If you unable to install http-server via PS4 PKG Tool, restart PS4 PKG Tool and try reinstall the module or you can install it manually using command 'npm install http-server -g' on command prompt.
Save and Exit program settings.
Launch Remote Package Installer apps on your PS4.
Select PKG you wish to install, right-click and select 'Send PKG to PS4'.

Sorry for the increase of program size. I embedded some external tool into this program mainly for Remote PKG Installer.
There wil be bug while using Remote Package Installer feature. Report it here https://github.com/pearlxcore/PS4-PKG-Tool/issues. Try my best to fix it ;(