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PSP Custom Firmware Thread

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SecretBonusPoint

Banned
Oh well, DA should just come out and say he's not making anymore rather than being a cryptic douche about it. Will jump on for Gen 6.00 then, and hopefully it wont be rubbish and will be able to go from m33 rather than some multiple bullshit route.
 
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xero273

Member
Mejilan said:
Looks like Team Gen managed to dump 6.00 yesterday.
And fully decrypt it today.

While there's no 6.00 Gen-A CFW announced yet, this is certainly an encouraging development.

It's actually pretty curious, because to my knowledge, 5.55 was never fully decrypted. Lack of interest/effort? Or did Sony drop the ball with 6.00? *shrugs*
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I thought they did decrypt 5.55. The only thing I see from team gen on 5.55 is that the kernel is the same as 5.50 so they said making a custom firmware wasn't necessary. It was a comment on the forums
 
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Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
xero273 said:
I thought they did decrypt 5.55. The only thing I see from team gen on 5.55 is that the kernel is the same as 5.50 so they said making a custom firmware wasn't necessary. It was a comment on the forums
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Last I heard, it was only partially decrypted.
 
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TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
Mejilan said:
Looks like Team Gen managed to dump 6.00 yesterday.
And fully decrypt it today.

While there's no 6.00 Gen-A CFW announced yet, this is certainly an encouraging development.
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Announce and release this week, plz? So I can quit my "will not buy Disgaea 2" ban? :( :(
 
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Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
I'd be shocked to see anything hit quite THAT fast.
I am hopeful that we'll see something within the month, though.
Might as well buy Disgaea 2. I already did.
Worst case scenario, it'll probably get a ripkit patch that you can apply to it to make it work on older FWs. That's what's doing the SoulCal (US/JP) and Dissidia (EU) trick, for now.
 
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xero273

Member
Mejilan said:
Last I heard, it was only partially decrypted.
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I haven't really read anything about 5.55 being decrypted. Just the msg about the kernel being the same so I assumed they decrypted it.
 
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batbeg

Member
Um... is there anyway for me to change the window size of RS-GUI POPStationMD?

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I thought I'd rip FFVIII over and play it on my PSP but I guess I'll have to use a proper PC if I can't use this?
 
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JudgeN

Member
Does Pops/Poploader work the same on the GEN firmware as it does the M33? Or am I going to have to require all that shit when I switch? Actually what are the differences between GEN and M33?
 
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black_vegeta

Member
DarkUSS said:
Good things come to those who wait.

Give the hackers some time before you make that jump.
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DA seems to be taking a back seat for awhile. These new games require newer firmware which DA M33 doesn't provide. I've been waiting long enough and installed Gen CFW last night and don't regret it!
 
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Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
Noises have been made in Dark-Alex's name indicating that he has no plans to produce 6.00 M33. If he ever changes his mind or makes some kind of return, I'll be the first in line to switch back. But in the mean time, 5.00 M33 is terribly obsolete even before 6.00. It's long since time to "jump ship" IMHO.
 
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prodystopian

Member
I haven't been keeping up because I haven't had any problems with 5.00. Does switching from m33 to Gen require a pandora battery? I think I loaned mine to my cousin.
 
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gregor7777

Banned
prodystopian said:
I haven't been keeping up because I haven't had any problems with 5.00. Does switching from m33 to Gen require a pandora battery? I think I loaned mine to my cousin.
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Nope, I went from 5.00->GENA->GENB no problems.
 
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Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
Make sure NOT to try to apply the 5.50 Gen-B update before upgrading to the full version of 5.50 Gen-A. Your upgrade path must be:
5.00 M33-x -> 5.50 Gen-A -> 5.50 Gen-B -> 5.50 Gen-B2

5.50 Gen-A is a full CFW flash, much like updating from 4.01 M33 to 5.00 M33 was.
The 5.50 Gen-B and 5.50 Gen-B2 updates are minor incremental jumps, like updating from 5.00 M33 to 5.00 M33-6 was. Trying to apply the 5.50 Gen-B patch to a 5.00 M33-x installation will brick your PSP. Team Gen's missing that bit of polish that would have resulted in a more intelligent installer capable of preventing improper update paths.

A Twisty Fluken said:
Didn't you just jump like last week? :D
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About two rock-solid weeks ago. And a new patch (5.50 Gen-B2) has even fixed whatever minor compatibility issues still existed, from what I've read. (I've not experienced any of those compatibility issues).
 
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hirokazu

Member
So these days we've abandoned hope for M33 updates and moved on to GEN releases?

I skim through this thread from time to time but gave generally been out of the loop on updates.
 
Kccitystar

Kccitystar

Member
Is there any way to use the TV-OUT function on 5.50 Gen without it bugging out on me? I tried to hook up a PSP 2000 with 5.50 GEN-B and even though I changed the display to Interlace, the PSP prompts and stuff is a BRIGHT white color so I can't see shit through my TV no matter what I do.

Also, on the issue of TV-OUT, is there anyway I could play SNES9X using the TV-Out function?
 
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Askia47

Member
I have two questions I have a PSP 1000 that has firmware 4.01 M33-2. How should i go about updating to firmware 5.0 +?

Also my friend got a PSP 1000 that has 5.01 firmware and wants to downgrade. You need a pandora battery for that right?
 
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Mejilan

Running off of Custom Firmware
Yeah, it seems like Dark-Alex has no interest in following up on 5.00 M33-6, which while long since stale, is now becoming increasingly obsolete. Team Gen have, so far, picked up the slack with 5.03 Gen, 5.50 Gen, and now 5.50 Gen-B. They're basically just aping M33 CFW, but they're getting better at it. They've also successfully dumped and decrypted OFW 6.00, which is a very encouraging (and quick!) development. It seems likely that it'll lead to 6.00 Gen at some point in the relatively near future.

Askia47 said:
I have two questions I have a PSP 1000 that has firmware 4.01 M33-2. How should i go about updating to firmware 5.0 +?
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You can simply download either 5.00 M33 or 5.50 Gen-A, and follow the usual upgrade instructions to upgrade to one of those two CFWs. Do patch them up their newest versions, however. 5.00 M33-6 or 5.50 Gen-B2, respectively. I recommend the latter over the former.

Also my friend got a PSP 1000 that has 5.01 firmware and wants to downgrade. You need a pandora battery for that right?
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Upgrade to OFW 5.03, download the appropriate PSP 1000 ChickHen R2 exploit, and execute the exploit in order to run Hellcat's Recover Flasher 1.60 to upgrade to 5.00 M33, sans a Pandora. Once there, you can continue the upgrade path to 5.50 Gen-A (and then Gen-B2), if you'd like.
 
Kccitystar

Kccitystar

Member
Mejilan said:
Yeah, it seems like Dark-Alex has no interest in following up on 5.00 M33-6, which while long since stale, is now becoming increasingly obsolete. Team Gen have, so far, picked up the slack with 5.03 Gen, 5.50 Gen, and now 5.50 Gen-B. They're basically just aping M33 CFW, but they're getting better at it. They've also successfully dumped and decrypted OFW 6.00, which is a very encouraging (and quick!) development. It seems likely that it'll lead to 6.00 Gen at some point in the relatively near future.
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Speaking of 6.00GEN, is there any way to install that on a PSP 3000 permanently if it comes out?

From what I've read, CFW on a PSP-3000 would only be temporary as a restart would clear it
 
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neptunes

Member
anyone know of a text or ebook reader that is compatible with 5.50 GEN-B?

All of the one I've tried were made for the 1.50 firmware, and they do not work
 
Schrade

Schrade

Member
Phreak47 said:
Yep.

The version I have is old (the type where there's two separate subfolders) but it works when you put it in GAME150.
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I don't use the 1.50 firmware versions anymore. I'm actually using an old modded one that swaps the x/o buttons for proper North American button layout. It was one of the first mods that added non 1.50 firmware compatibility. (i.e. proper 3.0+ compatibility)
 
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Phreak47

Member
Schrade said:
I don't use the 1.50 firmware versions anymore. I'm actually using an old modded one that swaps the x/o buttons for proper North American button layout. It was one of the first mods that added non 1.50 firmware compatibility. (i.e. proper 3.0+ compatibility)
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I'll look into that... I haven't used it much so I didn't bother.
 
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Askia47

Member
Mejilan said:
Yeah, it seems like Dark-Alex has no interest in following up on 5.00 M33-6, which while long since stale, is now becoming increasingly obsolete. Team Gen have, so far, picked up the slack with 5.03 Gen, 5.50 Gen, and now 5.50 Gen-B. They're basically just aping M33 CFW, but they're getting better at it. They've also successfully dumped and decrypted OFW 6.00, which is a very encouraging (and quick!) development. It seems likely that it'll lead to 6.00 Gen at some point in the relatively near future.



You can simply download either 5.00 M33 or 5.50 Gen-A, and follow the usual upgrade instructions to upgrade to one of those two CFWs. Do patch them up their newest versions, however. 5.00 M33-6 or 5.50 Gen-B2, respectively. I recommend the latter over the former.



Upgrade to OFW 5.03, download the appropriate PSP 1000 ChickHen R2 exploit, and execute the exploit in order to run Hellcat's Recover Flasher 1.60 to upgrade to 5.00 M33, sans a Pandora. Once there, you can continue the upgrade path to 5.50 Gen-A (and then Gen-B2), if you'd like.
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Thanks! That did the trick for my psp. I'll my friends psp soon.
 
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ConradCervantes

Banned
I poke my head into this thread every so often because hacking my PSP and installing custom firmware is something in which I've been increasingly interested. That being said, I'm not as in the know about the scene as the majority of you are, so am I still outta luck if I'm running OFW 5.51?

Edit: Daxter edition PSP-2001, if relevant.
 
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AKingNamedPaul

I am Homie
So, I have a psp fat original model un-fooled around with. I have The latest stock firmware, and I do not know how I would go about custom firmware or what is so great about it. If someone would be so kind as to summarize some info that would put me in the know, I wouldn't mind one bit.

Would custom firmware for me, involve the Pandora's battery method? is having an extra battery the only way to go about it?

Any chance I could regret it?

Any info is welcome.
 
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red shoe paul

Banned
FootNinja said:
So, I have a psp fat original model un-fooled around with. I have The latest stock firmware, and I do not know how I would go about custom firmware or what is so great about it. If someone would be so kind as to summarize some info that would put me in the know, I wouldn't mind one bit.
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Running games off of your memory stick, homebrew/custom applications, emulators, etc..

Would custom firmware for me, involve the Pandora's battery method? is having an extra battery the only way to go about it?
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Yes. Either that or borrowing a friends battery. Or just ship your PSP to somebody on GAF and they'll do it for you I'm sure.

Any chance I could regret it?
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If you do it yourself and mess up..
 
edgefusion

edgefusion

Member
I am utterly inept when it comes to this sort of thing, I got someone to custom firmware my PSP for me so with this news of having to switch CFW I am completely stumped. Can anyone post or point me in the direction of simple to follow, step-by-step instructions on how to update from 5.00 M33-6 to.... whatever the newest one is? Please? :(
 
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Sipowicz

Banned
im a bit confused about what i should do. at the moment i've got 5.00 m33-6, but that's no use if future games wont support it. what do you guys think i should do?

i can put it back to ofw, wait for the new m33 firmware or change it to this new gen b one or whatever it's called

the only problem is that the gen b firmware doesnt have memory stick speed up so im guessing games would run extra slow. any suggestions?
 
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TheSeks

Blinded by the luminous glory that is David Bowie's physical manifestation.
Sipowicz said:
im a bit confused about what i should do. at the moment i've got 5.00 m33-6, but that's no use if future games wont support it. what do you guys think i should do?

i can put it back to ofw, wait for the new m33 firmware or change it to this new gen b one or whatever it's called

the only problem is that the gen b firmware doesnt have memory stick speed up so im guessing games would run extra slow. any suggestions?
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Wait for 6.00-GEN
 
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Phreak47

Member
ConradCervantes said:
I poke my head into this thread every so often because hacking my PSP and installing custom firmware is something in which I've been increasingly interested. That being said, I'm not as in the know about the scene as the majority of you are, so am I still outta luck if I'm running OFW 5.51?

Edit: Daxter edition PSP-2001, if relevant.
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You do have a hackable unit but you can't use the tiff file exploit since you are already beyond FW 5.03 and can't go back.

You'll need a Pandora battery. The process only needs to be done once so if you know somebody with one, or even just someone with a hacked phat (because phats can softmod batteries), you can get it done.

If you can't get access to one that way, you can buy this: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12472 (you'll have to leave the battery door/cover off for this battery to fit but that's fine)
Then grab the cheapest pro duo memory stick you can find to make the magic memory stick with. It only needs to be 256MB or higher (don't use higher than 2GB for this). It's not recommended to use your everyday use memory stick for this purpose (unless you want to reformat it again later) so pick up another cheap one. It can even be one of those fakes that dealextreme sells. It will work for this purpose.

When you have both, create the memory stick with this: http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1543
(read the readme, you'll need to grab the OFW 500 firmware file, which you can get on that site too.)

When you have that done, pull out your battery, insert the stick, plug in your A/C adapter, then insert the pandora while holding L. Power on if it doesn't do so automatically, while holding L.

Have fun... you can figure it out from there.

Edit: almost forgot: make sure the pandora is charged up before you do this. Just plug it in with no memory stick inserted and charge it up first.
 
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ConradCervantes

Banned
Thanks for the information, you explained it very well. I'll probably end up purchasing a Pandora battery; my first attempt to make one destroyed the battery. I'll research any further pertinent info and get started ASAP.
 
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Phreak47

Member
ConradCervantes said:
Thanks for the information, you explained it very well. I'll probably end up purchasing a Pandora battery; my first attempt to make one destroyed the battery. I'll research any further pertinent info and get started ASAP.
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Good deal... dealextreme shipping is slow but other than that they're great for getting stuff like this.
 
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