How to Update to 3.80 M33-5 Custom Firmware
Finally, the update we’ve been waiting for has been released by Dark Alex. The update basically fixes the bugs causing the PSP to run slow at times. According to the readme file from Dark Alex here are the changes:
- Fixed custom CPU clock not working in games
- CPU clock has never (in any SE/OE/M33) be set at all in games that restarted using sceKernelLoadExec to use a subgame or reload themselves, after said restart happened (e.g. Castlevania). Fixed.
- Added setting to recovery to hide PIC0.PNG and PIC1.PNG in the XMB game menu by default off, when on you will probably notice a faster browse in XMB games. This setting only applies to any kind of apps/games (pbp, iso) that load from MS, but not to UMD’s.
So how are we to install this update? It’s actually so much easier right now if you have the 3.80 M33 custom firmware already. You can do it by your PSP alone via the Network Update. But for PSP fan boys out there that doesn’t have WiFi connection, here’s the guide for you.
The Requirements
- You must have 3.80 M33 Custom Firmware already installed on your PSP. If you don’t have it yet, follow my guide here.
- A sufficient battery so your PSP won’t turn off in the middle of the update.
- A Good Wifi Connection (optional)
- A USB Cable (optional)
If you are lucky and have a WiFi connection, follow these steps below.
- On your XMB Menu, just go to Settings > Network Update then choose your connection. The PSP will then detect if you have the latest custom firmware. If you don’t have it yet, your PSP will automatically download the update file.
- After the update has been downloaded, you will be asked to press X or O to begin the update. Press the corresponding button, the screen will turn black and the updated files will be flashed.
- After the flashing, your PSP will restart by itself. Enjoy!
Here’s for the guys who don’t have WiFi connections, follow this guide:
- Download the 3.80 M33-5 update.
- Extract the contents of the file you’ve downloaded anywhere you want on your computer.
- connect your PSP to your computer using the USB cable. Copy the UPDATE folder to your PSP in this directory: ms0:/PSP/GAME/
- Disconnect your PSP from your computer and go the XMB menu. Go to GAME > Memory Stick then run the M33-5 update program. Follow the onscreen instructions and wait for 10 secs.
- Enjoy your new 3.80 M33-5 powered PSP.
January 25th, 2008 at 10:08 am
@halokilla77: yes, you do need the 1.50 kernel Add-on. Follow this guide: http://www.stylemo.com/2008/01/16/how-to-install-the-150-kernel-add-on-for-380-m33-custom-firmware/
January 25th, 2008 at 9:49 am
I’ve upgraded to 3.80 M33-5 thanks to your tutorials stylemo, do I still have to install the 1.50 Kernel addon for 3.80 if I want to run PSP Comic v.0.9.9?
January 25th, 2008 at 9:37 am
@ Mark: I’ve read that switching your slim to 1.5 would brick your psp.. i’m off to a mall here in makati later and will have this fixed.. yup.. saves me all the hassle in having all those pandora’s battery, magic ms, etc..
January 25th, 2008 at 4:06 am
@psplovers: 3.80 M33-5 is of course the latest update release. It has more new features than 3.52 M33-4.
Should you decide to upgrade, I suggest you switch back to your old XMB theme first to avoid problems.
January 25th, 2008 at 3:45 am
question to stylemo: what is the different between 3.52 m33-4 to 3.80 m33-5? if im going to upgrade, did my vsh XMB theme will go back to original? because i already change it and i like my xmb right now cfw-3.52 m33-4. Please advise me…..thanks in advance.
January 25th, 2008 at 2:43 am
@Pongster: You could always go to greenhills or tutuban center mall and you’ll find some unbricker services. It may cost you a few bucks but it saves the hassle or you could search any psp related forums for some guides and tutorials.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Using Dark_Alex’s upgrades and updates on OFW usually causes your PSP to get bricked. The usual step is downgrading to 1.50 then upgrading to 3.80 M33-5. Despertar Cementario v4 does that for slim since I think that’s the only unbricking software I know that does it well on the Slim. I suggest you look that one up before your trip.
Also you’ll need a dedicated MS and a compatible battery that you can convert into a Pandora’s Battery. I think there’s information on that in this blog. If you can’t find it, there’s also a lot of PSP-related forums and sites that have detailed instructions in doing so.
January 24th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Slim. Where can I have it done? Reps would be really appreciated. You see I have a trip coming this weekend going to Ilocos. I can’t NOT have my console there. Thanks Stylemo.. Would really help to know where at Makati can I have this done.. and for how much.
January 24th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
@Pongster: Don’t you worry man. You can get your Custom Firmware back. You have to use Pandora’s battery, Is that slim or a phat?
January 24th, 2008 at 6:07 am
now i know i did something more than silly.. s-t-u-p-i-d. can anyone help me from getting cfw back? i hate myself i want to die.