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How to Install Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D
What’s up fellow PSP gamers and homebrewers out there. The latest custom firmware by Team GEN, Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D has been released. It lets you play back-up UMDs, or ISOs as most of you know, that require firmware 5.55 or 6.00 without having to patch the eboot. It means no more dirty work for you and your happy, lazy pirate friends. Of course that’s a joke — and a fact. We are all pirates. We’ve done it at least once in our life. What, you ask? Something illegal, that is. Peeping toms out there? Sorry for the rant.
You should thank GENyUS and Yoshihiro for this great custom firmware. The bad news is, it does not yet work for PSP-3000 and the PSP Go. But it should work on the PSP Phat a.k.a PSP-1000 and the PSP Slim (PSP-2000).
Here’s what’s new:
- All features of 5.50GEN-B2 are available
- Ability to run 5.51 + games without having to patch it (UMD or ISO)
- Possibility to launch PSN demos requiring 5.51 + without having to patch them (as MGS for example)
- Possibility to connect to the Playstation Store by the using of MEDIAGO, to retrieve games and goodies without having to install Fake USB or other complicated stuff
- Possibility to use the XGEN Updater to install the official firmware 6.10 (use it only if you have a Pandora XGEN to be able to return later in Custom firmware)
- 480×272 AVC Videos ere supported
An option to accelerate reading of the memory stick (the fatmsmod, I presume) is also in the process of getting ported to the 5.50GEN releases
You can download the custom firmware by clicking on this link.
Source: QJ.net
How to Install 5.00 M33-6 Custom Firmware on your PSP
Hey fella PSP gamers out there. It’s nice to be back again. Sorry if I haven’t updated this site in 3 months. There were problems with my cheap web hosting and I’ve been busy with work. The recession on the states has affected me so I need to work my ass off to pay my mobile phone bills and other expenses..
I know this post is very much too late but it’s like obligatory to post the instructions on how to install the latest update. We’ll here it is (taken from DA’s instructions):
This update is a try to fix memory stick low speed since 3.80.
Instructions: Copy UPDATE folder /PSP/GAME/ and run.
If you come from a version prior to 5.00 M33, put sony update as 500.PBP in same folder, or let the program download it for you using a wifi connection.
Changes in 5.00 M33-5:
- A setting has been added to recovery, that, when enabled it may increase memory stick reading speed. (only on the psp, not in the pc).
By default it is disabled. If you installed 3.71 fatmsmod, do not use this setting, as its perfomance with 3.71 driver has not been tested.
Instead, reinstall 5.00 m33-4 using dc8 and update to 5.00 m33-5Changes in 5.00 M33-6:
- Fixed a bug that made unbootable psp without memory stick or with a bad one.
The included file fat_comparison.html contains a comparison of perfomance between the 5.00 fat driver, the 3.71 one, and the 5.00 one with the speed up hack during the read of an iso.
The test was done on the game Valkyrie Profile in cso format in march33 mode. Other games, modes and applications different than iso reading showed similar results.
Download update: http://rapidshare.com/files/186553068/500m33_6.zip
How to Install 5.00 M33-4 Custom Firmware on your PSP
Dark Alex has released last week the new update for the 5.00 M33 firmware. Below are the changes for the latest update:
- Speed selected for umd/iso was not properly locked in some new games that used scePower_EBD177D6 instead of scePowerSetClockFrequency to change speed.
- UMD/ISO speed settings now apply to PSN games too.
- Fixed libupdown.prx connecting to dark-alex.org instead of sony when npsignin_plugin checks for a new version and m33 update is enabled.
- Iso file descriptor was not closed in driver deletion
- Added a shutdown command to vshmenu.
Requirements:
- Fat or Slim PSP installed with 5.00 M33-3 or lower. If you don’t have a 5.00 M33 yet, here’s a 5.00 M33 installation guide.
- USB Cable
- Computer
Instructions
- Download the update via rapidshare or megaupload.
- Unzip the file anywhere on your computer. Connect your PSP to your computer then copy the contents of the UPDATE folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/
- Go to XMB menu and then go to GAME>Memory Stick then run the Update
- Wait for 5 seconds. Voila! You now have a 5.00 M33-4 PSP.
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Got it? Enjoy.
How to Install 5.00 M33-3 Custom Firmware on your PSP
We’re skipping the 5.00 M33-2 update and going straight to 5.00 M33-3. According to Dark Alex, here are the changes:
- A bug was introduced in 5.00 M33-2 that made some games and homebrew not to work
- PSN version check is now automatically bypassed without need of touching any setting
So basically, 5.00 M33-3 is better and less buggy. And now onto the very easy installation guide. Continue Reading
How to Install 1.50 Kernel Add-on for 5.00 M33 Custom Firmware
Good news for all fat PSP a.k.a. PSP-1000 owners out there. Dark Alex has just released the latest 1.50 add-on for the latest custom firmware. Now, what does this add-on really do? The 1.50 kernel add-on brings out the full homebrew capability of your PSP. It lets you run lots of cool programs created by great hackers and programmers out there. One application is the infrared remote application which lets you control any TV, VCR and even the tiny havoc helicopter.
5.00 M33 + 1.50 Kernel = Killing Machine, illustration by DL
Enough with the introduction. Read the guide after the jump. Continue Reading
How to Install PSP Custom Firmware 5.00 M33 on your PSP
This may be a little late but like I always say, it’s better late than never. Before we install this latest custom firmware, I’d like to give out a few notes on what joy you’ll be getting from this.
- PlayStation Network
- Sleep Timer
- USB Auto-Connect
- New theme
- Full-Screen keyboard has been added
- Full screen and interlaced TV-out option for PSX games on the PSP Slim and PSP 3000
Read the guide after the jump. Continue Reading
PSP Official Firmware 5.00 is now available
I said on my previous post that Sony will be releasing the latest update next week but I was so wrong. Sony has just released the latest firmware for the PSP right right after I posted the previous post. It now includes a direct access to the Playstation Store.This major update includes a new theme redesign, a full-size on-screen keyboard and a sleep timer that you can enable during music playback.
The other good thing is Dark Alex has started working on hacking the 5.00 firmware. So what will it be? A custom firmware with a new name? Let’s hope he does it in no time so we could enjoy the new firmware with the capability of running homebrew programs.
Thanks to darwin v. for sending out the good news.
PSP Firmware 5 will be out soon!
Sorry guys. I haven’t posted here for quite a long time. Well, I’ve been very busy with my work, hanging out with my family and friends. I haven’t been playing and tinkering with my PSP for quite sometime after what happened to it. My PSP still actually works but the LCD is damaged again. I’m looking for a replacement for it but I can’t find any brand new Phat PSPs anymore. I guess I’ll have my Phat PSP repaired and I’ll just wait for the new PSP with built in microphone and new screen.
Anyway, I’m real excited on what Sony is about to release next week. It’s the new firmware 5.0 for the PSP. Below are the new features added on the firmware.
PSP Firmware 5.00:
- Direct PSN access. PSN stands for PlayStation Network. If you don’t have a PSN account yet, create one now. This is like the App Store on the iPhone/iPod Touch, IMO.
- Sleep timer option. A feature that should have been there long ago.
- Full screen keyboard.
- Redesigned XMB background.
How to Install Custom Firmware 4.01 M33-2 on your PSP
Dark Alex has done it again! What should we ever do without him. The most awaited custom firmware has finally been released. Now, I know this post might be a bit late, I’ve been having problems with my DSL connection and I haven’t been online for days, but I know a lot of you guys are still waiting for this. It is true time to turn out to be a mcp via grasping unsurpassed microsoft certification as mcts.
So what are the new features of this custom firmware? This new custom firmware has all the features the 4.01 official firmware has plus a few extras. Many people are asking me if it’s worth installing it and my answer is a YES. I have 4.01 M33-2 custom firmware installed already on my phat PSP and I haven’t encountered any bugs yet. But don’t take my word for it. Try it yourself. You can always revert back to your old 3.90 M33-3 if you want.
So much for the rambling. Here are the instructions on how to install the new custom firmware on your PSP.
Requirements
As always, please do check that you pass all the requirements before you can do the installation.
- A Fat PSP or Slim PSP already installed with a custom firmware. At least 3.52 M33-4 custom firmware must be installed on your Fat PSP and 3.60 M33 for the slim.
- A fully charged battery. I know it will run on 70% battery but 100% battery with the AC adapter plugged is the safest setup.
- A USB cable to transfer files from your computer to your PSP.
- The 4.01 M33-2 installer pack that I created for easy install. Download the 4.01 M33-2 installer pack and unzip on your computer.
The Steps
The steps are divided into 3. Please follow the directions carefully. I will not be held responsible for any bricks. Do this at your own risk! But I’m 100% sure you won’t brick your precious PSP if you follow the instructions carefully.
Step A – Installing the 4.01 M33 custom firmware
- Connect your PSP to your computer using the USB cable. Open the Step A folder and copy the UPDATE folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/. After copying, disconnect the PSP from your computer.
- On the XMB menu on your computer, navigate to GAME > Memory Stick and run the 4.01 M33 update. When you run the update, the screen turns black. Follow the text instructions. It will take you to the Official Sony Update screen. That is normal. Continue with the process following the instructions.
- The Sony Updater will run. Don’t turn off your PSP or interrupt the update. After the Update, you will be asked to press a certain button to restart your PSP. Do so.
- Congratulations, your PSP is installed with 4.01 M33 custom firmware now. On to Step B.
Step B – Installation of the 4.01 M33 update
- You can only do this if you are successful with Step A. Connect your PSP to your computer. On your memory stick, navigate to PSP/GAME and delete the UPDATE folder.
- Now open STEP 2 folder to your computer and copy the UPDATE folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/. Disconnect your PSP from the computer once you are done.
- On the XMB menu, scroll to GAME > Memory Stick and run the 4.01 M33-2 update. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be safe.
- After the installation, you will be returned to the XMB screen.
- Congratulations on your 4.01 M33-2 PSP.
Step C – 1.50 Kernel Add-on Installation Guide
- This last set of steps is optional. You may do this or not. The next set of steps will be instructions on how to install the 1.50 Kernel Add on for the Fat PSP. Sorry slim owners.
- Connect your PSP to your computer. Open Step C folder and then copy 150.PBP file from your computer to the root directory of your memory stick. And then copy 4XX folder from your computer to ms0:/PSP/.
- Exit the USB mode and on your XMB, navigate to GAME > Memory Stick and then run the 1.50 Kernel Add-on program. Follow the onscreen instructions.
- After the installation is successful, you will be taken back to the XMB.
- Congratulations. Your PSP is now the same as mine, a full battle gear handheld. Place your 1.50 homebrews on the PSP/GAME150 folder.
Whew! That was long. I really enjoy writing these kind of stuff. If you have questions or comments, scroll down and leave your message. Thanks to the M33 team for the goodies especially to Dark Alex!
*Update: The screenshot plugin also works with this new custom Firmware!
PSP Firmware 4.0 Released
Finally, the most awaited PSP firmware has been released by Sony. I know this news is kinda late but it’s still worth posting here.
So is this news really good or bad? For me this is kinda good, because it’s a major update. It’s 4.0! The disappointing thing about this new update is that there are very few features added. There’s the new Internet search feature and an option of slowing up or speeding up playbacks of movies. I mean who needs those? We could use a new XMB design for the PSP. Or maybe an email client.
Another good thing is that the 4.0 firmware has been decrypted already by Team GEN. Is that a good thing or what? While it’s a good thing, I also feel sad about DAX not making any steps for it. Well, we can’t blame it. The firmware update isn’t worth the trouble of hacking it. So does this mean that 4.0 M33 won’t be released soon? Well, it seems that’s the case but the good part is Team GEN is working on it. So let’s just wait for Custom Firmware 4.0 GEN.
Meanwhile, I’ll stick with my 3.90 M33 firmware.
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