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PSP Custom Firmware Thread
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Erebus
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TheChewyWaffles
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If it's not kernel mode, it doesn't matter a hill of beans.
charlequin
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Mejilan said:
Yeah, don't break off the backlight tab while you do it or you're going to be fucking pissed off afterwards. :lol
The screen's the easiest thing to replace in a PSP because it's the first part that comes out after you've gotten the front plate off. There's a lot of guides on it (ISTR using this one myself) and since I've done it I can possibly offer some specific pointers if any part of it gives you any guff.
So is there no method of dual booting CFW and OFW? Even a hardware/modchip solution? I remember there being one a long time ago. I think I might just upgrade to OFW, as much as that kills me, considering I've had my PSP at 1.5 since the start. The scene is effectively dead without DAX around now and upgrading means more than just gaining a web browser like in the old days.
Agh. Times have changed. I miss you DAX. ;-;
Agh. Times have changed. I miss you DAX. ;-;
1) Unless you're desperate for SenseMe and the official comic e-reader, you're not missing much by eschewing OFW for CFW.
2) If your PSP is not Pandora-proof (by your 1.5 comment, you must have a 1000, so you're good), you CAN utilize a Pandora battery solution to jerry rig a pseudo-dual boot solution. Basically, you'd revert your PSP's flash back to OFW, and use a triggered Pandora to run an instance of an older M33 CFW from memory stick. It wouldn't be nearly as good as a more modern Gen CFW, but it is something, I suppose.
2) If your PSP is not Pandora-proof (by your 1.5 comment, you must have a 1000, so you're good), you CAN utilize a Pandora battery solution to jerry rig a pseudo-dual boot solution. Basically, you'd revert your PSP's flash back to OFW, and use a triggered Pandora to run an instance of an older M33 CFW from memory stick. It wouldn't be nearly as good as a more modern Gen CFW, but it is something, I suppose.
IIRC, 5.00 M33-4, so it's hardly recent.
Do Team Gen still release stand-alone updated decryptors?
It seems like they stopped ever since they integrated on-the-fly decryption into their Gen CFW. I BELIEVE that what's in the newest Gen CFW is better than their stand alone decryptors, but I don't know for sure.
Do Team Gen still release stand-alone updated decryptors?
It seems like they stopped ever since they integrated on-the-fly decryption into their Gen CFW. I BELIEVE that what's in the newest Gen CFW is better than their stand alone decryptors, but I don't know for sure.
So, I was tinkering around with a .cbr reader on my HEN-enabled TA-88V3 mobo PSP when the guy next to me on the bus starts asking about the PSP, and what version of CFW it had.
When I said it was ChickHEN leading to 5.03 GEN-C, he mentioned that he'd managed to install a full CFW based around 5.5 which worked on an 88v3 mobo 'just yesterday'.
Now I'm more than a little sceptical, here, and I've not been able to find any concrete info with a rudimentary search (it's tough, now, I used to get all my latest news from the dark-alex forums), but just in case: Any truth to it?
When I said it was ChickHEN leading to 5.03 GEN-C, he mentioned that he'd managed to install a full CFW based around 5.5 which worked on an 88v3 mobo 'just yesterday'.
Now I'm more than a little sceptical, here, and I've not been able to find any concrete info with a rudimentary search (it's tough, now, I used to get all my latest news from the dark-alex forums), but just in case: Any truth to it?
It was an arduous hour, at times, but I'm happy to report that despite being under the knife of a total novice, my beloved, venerable, customized PSP 2000 has pulled through from her horrific LCD surgery, and apparently none the worse for wear!
SHE LIVES!! [/Frankenstein]
SHE LIVES!! [/Frankenstein]
Callo Merlose
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Ha, I know the feeling. Where did you get your screen from? The one I replaced my own with has some ghosting.Mejilan said:
Schrade
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Total_Noob has released a new version of Ultimate VSH Menu Revised as of 2010-02-14 10:10:20 AM
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I'm afraid I need an idiot's guide here; I've got something that, as far as I can tell from things I've read *should* be working, but it's not and I'm not sure why.
PSP TA88v3 with 5.03 GEN-C running via HEN.
Trying to run legitimate UK UMD of Little Big Planet.
Now, as far as I can tell from looking at the documentation for 5.03 GEN-C:
Is there something I need to do to skip the upgrade prompt? Hopefully not involving ripping the UMD if that's avoidable; I'm not sure I can spare the memory stick space (having said that, given the mentions of load times, I might just have to grin and bear it).
PSP TA88v3 with 5.03 GEN-C running via HEN.
Trying to run legitimate UK UMD of Little Big Planet.
Now, as far as I can tell from looking at the documentation for 5.03 GEN-C:
I read that as including the ability to skip the version check, but whenever I try to run the game, I get a prompt to upgrade.
Is there something I need to do to skip the upgrade prompt? Hopefully not involving ripping the UMD if that's avoidable; I'm not sure I can spare the memory stick space (having said that, given the mentions of load times, I might just have to grin and bear it).
Mailenstein
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Whats the difference between GEN and HEN anyway?
And is there a guide to go from 5.00 M33-6 straight to 5.50 GEN-D3 (I guess thats the way to go anyway)? Thanks in advance, guys.
And is there a guide to go from 5.00 M33-6 straight to 5.50 GEN-D3 (I guess thats the way to go anyway)? Thanks in advance, guys.
Mine is getting worse. Not only it has whiter stripes, now some stripes are being doubled, making some letters have a trail (like i'm playing the psp through streams of water). I already bought a new screen (and opened my PSP to reconnect the LCD do both learn how to do it and see if it would fix). Now i wait.Mejilan said:
The screenshot ability is quite amazing. Me likes.Schrade said:
Mailenstein said:
Well, as I understand it, they're referring to two quite different things. Bear in mind this is being filtered through understanding that's not necessarily concrete!
HEN is Homebrew ENabler, and I gather it's technically any software or technique that allows you to run unsigned data from a memory stick.
GEN is the name given to specific custom firmwares made by TeamGEN - it's just their label.
Well, I managed to figure it out, for what it's worth, although I did have to rip the disc to do so. Next job is to figure out if it's possible to con PSN into letting it browse online, and also to figure out how to use the Strawberry Cheesecake patch. But for now, Sackboy-based goodness!mclem said:
I NEED SCISSORS
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I thought this thread might like a link to a new Pops image site:
http://popsiicle.com/index.php
PopsDB has been down for ages, and there are no signs of it coming back to life any time soon. Interface isn't fantastic, but this is is really as good as it gets now.
http://popsiicle.com/index.php
PopsDB has been down for ages, and there are no signs of it coming back to life any time soon. Interface isn't fantastic, but this is is really as good as it gets now.
Are there any updates savestate plugins for the PSP-2000? I think Dark Alex wrote one back in 2008 but I remember it being fairly buggy and not working with most games.
Also, how well does RemoteJoyLite work? I'd like to use my PC monitor (or TV with PS3) for a bigger display but it seems like RemoteJoy is the only option (or a really crappy TV out)
Also, how well does RemoteJoyLite work? I'd like to use my PC monitor (or TV with PS3) for a bigger display but it seems like RemoteJoy is the only option (or a really crappy TV out)
RedNumberFive
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So for a newbie with a PSP-1000 that is likely on the current official firmware, what is the information I need to know to get into the CFW scene? I've tried doing some googling and such, but the wealth of information out there, as well as the variation of PSP models and firmware options, I don't even know where to start.
Alright, since there doesn't seem to been any guides out there for complete NOOBS, I have another question.
I eventually want to install the CFW, but I also want to try out remote play with my new PS3. I'm on versiom 1.5. If I want to use remote play, but still want to install CFW, what version should I update to? I know not the most recent one, so what's the most recent version that's easily hackable?
I eventually want to install the CFW, but I also want to try out remote play with my new PS3. I'm on versiom 1.5. If I want to use remote play, but still want to install CFW, what version should I update to? I know not the most recent one, so what's the most recent version that's easily hackable?
Actually, does enough have a link to a good guide for installing custom firmware? I got a PSP-100 from launch, firmware 1.5. I should probably just try and do this now.whitehawk said:
edit: found this: http://alek.dark-alex.org/pspwiki/i...g_1.50_Custom_Firmware_-_The_Proof_of_Concept
Which one should I be following? This is too confusing.
Callibretto
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Magnus said:
you can buy ps1 games on your ps3 and then transfer it to psp. it'll work, but your psp still has older Pops. so there's compatibility issues with some games.
for example. I believe from your list, FF VII and MGS is perfectly playable in latest cfw. I've personally beat FF VII on my psp with cfw. FF VIII will have random crashes here and there though.
Alright, is this a good guide?: http://forums.qj.net/psp-homebrew-hacks-help/161109-guide-ultimate-cfw-installation-guide.html
When it says "1.5 users see here"
When it says "1.5 users see here"
Hey, I am having some trouble with my PSP. I can't seem to get any normal Homebrew to work. My older PSP games work, the last PSP game loaded to my Memory stick worked, same with the PSN games I have on it now, and the last PS1 ISO. I just can't get any homebrew app to work. I am still running 5.50 GEN-B, but something tells me my firmware is just corrupted, but maybe I am just doing something wrong.
On a side note, what do I need to do to play Metal Slug XX? It uses Firmware 6.0.
On a side note, what do I need to do to play Metal Slug XX? It uses Firmware 6.0.
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DeadGzuz said:
You won't be able to access the PSN store.
You can still copy and play your games from PS3 or PC. You can also use a program to remove their DRM so that you just have the ISO.
Yes you can revert back, and as long as you have a pandora battery you can go back to CFW any time
I NEED SCISSORS said:You won't be able to access the PSN store.
You can still copy and play your games from PS3 or PC. You can also use a program to remove their DRM so that you just have the ISO.
Yes you can revert back, and as long as you have a pandora battery you can go back to CFW any time
Thanks. I'm looking at buying what I need to save time (I have more money than time). I don't mind using the PC for PSN games. How do you turn your UMDs into iso files?
This place reliable?
http://www.pandorasales.com/extended-life-slim-led-pandora-battery1.html
Edit: If I make a magic MS, is this needed for the FW install and general use with the hacked FW or just the install?
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DeadGzuz said:
You simply put a UMD into the PSP, change a USB setting, and then drag and drop the ISO file over to your desktop.
I have no idea on the reliability of these sites as I made my own pandora battery.
You will need the magic MS for the CFW install, yes. Most new programs give you the option to switch between the 'magic' mode and the normal mode, so you can still use it like a normal one after the install (much like the pandora battery). Personally I just have a shitty 256mb stick dedicated to CFW, and an 8gb stick dedicated to normal use.
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Drkirby said:
Upgrade to Gen-D3! That is probably why Metal Slug isn't working. I am not sure which GEN firmware it is, but they added instant decryption of games. Before, you had to manually decrypt them, which is where I think it's going wrong.
nolookjones
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I NEED SCISSORS said:
ya i upgraded to gen-d3 on my phat and now metal slug xx works...also seems like my wifi and old game saves still works so thats good...
I NEED SCISSORS
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Drkirby said:
Strange.. i'm not recommending either of these, as they are the sort of extreme thing i'd do in such a situation, but..
1. Try backing up your memory stick and then formatting
2. Try using pandora to flash to an earlier firmware version, and then re-update