How to Upgrade to 3.80 M33 Custom Firmware
The most awaited PSP custom Firmware has just been released by Dark Alex. I have it installed already on my PSP and it only took me like only 2 minutes max. I know this will be easy for you too especially if you know how to read instructions.
Like all the custom firmware installation guides I’ve written before, there is always a tiny risk of bricking your PSP especially when you don’t follow the guide very carefully. I’ve read and studied most people’s comments from the previous installation guides and I just found out that they were not reading the requirements nor the instructions very carefully. That’s why they end up having various problems. I hope this time everybody pays attention to details.
So now let’s get on with the 3.80 M33 custom Firmware installation guide.
The Requirements
So here’s what we’re going to be needing.
- A PSP Classic (A.K.A. Phat PSP) or the PSP slim with a custom firmware installed higher than 3.52 M33-4. It means if you have 3.71 M33 installed on your PSP, then you are good to go but I think it’s safer if you update your 3.71 M33 first to 3.71 M33-4. Since I did my custom firmware install at 3.71 M33-4.
- Configure your kernel to be running on 3.71 if your custom firmware is 3.71 M33-4 or 3.52 if you have 3.52 M33-4. How do we do this? Easy, turn off your PSP and then turn it on again while holding the R button. You will see the recovery menu so go to Configuration > Game Folder Homebrew and set your respective Kernel.
- You need to have your battery charged to 75% or more. I did my installation at 93%.
- If you have changed your theme, you must revert back your original PSP theme. I’ve read some forums about this firmware and some said that the original PSP Theme must be active.
- A USB Cable which you can conneect from your computer to your PSP.
- Winzip or WinRAR for file decompression
Please make sure that you have passed all the requirements before jumping to the installation guide below.
The Installation Guide
- Download the 3.80 M33 installer pack.
- Extract the contents anywhere on your computer.
- Connect your PSP to your computer using your USB cable. Copy the UPDATE folder from your computer to your PSP in this directory: ms0:/PSP/GAME. (where ms0 is the drive letter of your PSP)
- Disconnect your PSP from your PSP. Go to the XMB menu on your PSP and navigate to GAME > Memory Stick and execute the 3.80 M33 update. Follow the onscreen instructions. The screen will go black then after accepting the instructions it will lead you to the official Sony updater screen. Accept everything then wait for the update to finish. Warning: Don’t interrupt the PSP while updating or you’ll end up bricking your PSP.
- After the update is finished, you will be prompted to manually reset your PSP by pressing X or O. Just do it.
- Tada! Enjoy your new custom firmware. I suggest you check out the new features.
Please install the 3.80 M33 Update 2 after this. The guide is over here. You might want to also install the 1.50 Kernel Add-on.
***Update : 3.80 M33-4 Custom Firmware update has been released. Install it using this guide.
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June 12th, 2008 at 2:00 am
PLS, I WANT TO KNOW IF I HAVE TO USE THE PANDORA BATTERY BEFORE I PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE (INSTALLING THE 3.80 M33 CUSTOM FIRMWARE). THANKS & I’LL BE WAITING FOR UR REPLY
June 6th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
hi help me coz i upgrade 3.95 and can’t play any more in memory card …so help me how can i change to custom firmware
June 6th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
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June 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
i have a running 3.52 m33-4 on my psp but when i tried installing/upgrading a CFW 3.71 or 3.8 …it says it need a 3.52 m33-3 or higher…how come i cant install? thanks need help this is the first time i encountered this error…usually i upgrade my psp with no problem at all. THANKs
June 1st, 2008 at 10:09 am
uhm hello and good day uhmm i have this psp but i don`t know what model it is but it`s slim ok and it has a firmware of 3.80 only it does`t have any m33-3 or what so ever so what shall i do then? can you help me out with this?
May 1st, 2008 at 9:33 pm
i hail you style emo.! you saved me 700php. well just convert it to usd.. 42php=1usd.
well anyway. thank you so much!!
April 29th, 2008 at 1:12 am
i wanted to know how to install custom firmware but i dont have any on my psp yet, and i really wanna try daedalus… help???
April 24th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
yeah this page is one best site I ever came by, only if stylemo could upload some free games here lol and abhijeet, I do not mind getting a car race too, you can mail me with an attached copy of it to povianuhumble@hotmail.com
April 16th, 2008 at 5:19 am
hey
THANKS STYLEMO!!!!
The demos work real smooth.
you rock. i had been wracking my guts to atleast play something.
my wife had gifted me PSP but she hadn’t bought any UMD. And i cannot buy it till next week. I was just uselessly roaming around sites and ways to play games.
Thanks a ton brother. at least i have a car race to play till i get a UMD.
you have a hard core fan in me from now on.
regards
abhijeet
April 14th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
@abhijeet: There are games which you can play without tweaking or hacking your PSP. You might wanna check out my old post which has download links for PSP Game Demos.
You might wanna read the instructions on how to install those game demos here
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