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 30th, 2008 at 9:56 am
boss stylemo meron na ba tutorial sa pandora battery… thanks…
January 30th, 2008 at 4:16 am
@Mark Nope, it wasn’t bricked naman.. i just accidentally updated my 3.71 m33-2 using the network update to 3.80 original firmware. but it’s all good now.. back now to playing homebrewed games just like before but with a higher much more updated firmware.
@Viper6210 Maybe your homebrew (iso/cso) games are in the wrong folder..
January 29th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
time check: 11:03pm
Master Dino, it took me less than an hour to update/upgrade 2 PSPs (phat&slim) just awhile ago. From cfw 3.71m33-2 up to your last tutorial on cfw 3.80m33-5. The process went smoothly as I wanted. Thanks to you and Dark Alex. I feel like a pro. Can’t wait on your pandora lessons. Naks!!!!
Good luck pre!
January 29th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I updated my PSP Slim firmware with 3.80 M33-5 but still, my ISO game saved in memory stick duo won’t play. Please advice.
January 29th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Congrats, Pongster! So your Slim was completely bricked? As in it wasn’t turning on at all?
January 26th, 2008 at 7:57 am
can u re-up the file?thanx
January 26th, 2008 at 7:55 am
how to update 2.82 to 3.03?
January 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I have my custom firmware back.. yey! I also have upgraded my firmware to 3.80 m33-05. thanks stylemo for the tutorials.. it was just a breeze. till next upgrade. ciao!
January 25th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
@halokilla77: Do you have a Location Free Player at home? If not, go on and proceed. You can use PIMP Streamer instead. It deletes the Location Free Player because the installer needs space on your PSP’s flash.
January 25th, 2008 at 10:53 am
thanks for the fast reply, if I install it says it will delete the Location Free player on the PSP. What if I want to use it in the future?