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.
February 10th, 2008 at 10:10 am
after i update to tis firmware i cant start to play crazy taxi:fare wars iso..any solution pls?
February 3rd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
@snarky: absolutely yes.
February 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 am
hi stylemo, thanks for everything you do. it’s really helpful and i, for one, really appreciate it!
i just want to ask one thing: i have 3.80 M33-2, can i just install the M33-5 update directly, without upgrading through M33-3 and M33-4 first?
February 2nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
@Darkstar: Try reformatting your Memory stick and resetting your PSP.
February 2nd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I’ve manage to upgrade my PSP to 3.80 M33. The only problem is i can’t even see the ISO files under games and Saved games or even photos i’ve put in my PSP after installing it. 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?
February 1st, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Firmware 3.90 already out guys
January 31st, 2008 at 10:28 pm
@Jumi I’ve experienced that on NBA Live just yesterday. It automatically saves right after each game right? Then when saving, my screen blacked out and my psp restarted. I’m also on 3.80 m33-5. But it only happened once. I think i can live up with minor bugs such as this. This is the price we gotta have to pay for free games I guess. Even original games experience this I guess. But if you repeatedly experience that, hmmm.. I leave that to the experts. hehe!
January 31st, 2008 at 10:23 pm
@Michael Google pandora’s battery. Google all you want to know. But to make things easier, bring it to a shop and have it unbricked. As far as I know there is no specific firmware for phat or slim. But for 3.80 m33-5 on a phat, you have to have a 1.50 kernel add-on installed (tama ba mga sirs?). but hey, you have a slim so this does not concern you.
end your misery bro. go to a shop. and let the game begin..
January 31st, 2008 at 9:26 pm
i have problem with my game file. it couldnt save/load. everytime i do it, screen stuck then shut down. im on 3.80m33-5.
January 31st, 2008 at 9:25 pm
y cant i load/save my mlb 07 game file? everytime i do it, screen stuck then shut down. im on 3.80m33-5.