How to Update to 3.80 M33-2 Custom Firmware
Just minutes ago, I wrote the installation guide for 3.80 M33 Custom Firmware. now I’m writing a guide on how to update 3.80 M33 to 3.80 M33-2. So why update? Is there a bug or something? Actually there is. This update is necessary for plugins and kernel homebrew reporting psp cpu speed. Also 80 by 80 PSX icons will not be replaced by a Dracula icon anymore.
So let’s get on with the guide. But first, a few reminders, I will not be held responsible if something happens to your PSP. I’ve updated mine using this guide I made and was successful.
The Requirements
- You will need a PSP installed with 3.80 M33 custom firmware. If you don’t have it yet, then follow this easy 3.80 M33 installation guide I wrote earlier.
- 75% Battery or more. Why? So you don’t brick your PSP when it shuts off in the middle of the update because you forgot to charge the battery.
- A USB Cable to connect your PSP to your computer.
Please make sure you pass all the requirements before getting on with the installation.
The Installation Guide
- Download the 3.80 M33-2 update files.
- Extract it anywhere on your computer.
- Connect your PSP to your computer via USB cable and copy the UPDATE folder from the file you’ve extracted to your PSP in this drive: ms0:/PSP/GAME/
- Disconnect your PSP from your computer then got the XMB menu. Scroll to GAME > Memory Stick and run the M33-2 Update Program. Follow the onscreen instructions.
- Enjoy your updated PSP!
If you love homebrew applications then you might consider installing the 1.50 Kernel add-on for 3.80 M33-2. This only works for the Phas PSP.
February 4th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
@Hassaanq: Yes.
February 4th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
can i play games through memory card after installing this update?
February 1st, 2008 at 1:16 am
Even putting the 3.80 M33-5 Update in x:PSP/Game/ folder also doesn’t have the update file show up in the xmb game memory stick. Network update doesn’t work as i always get Download Failed error when tried to download it. So what now?