For information about CFW installation, or if you want to install safely, visit: Installing Custom FirmwareCustom Firmwares are modified versions of Official Firmwares released by Sony for the Sony PSP(PlayStation Portable). You have to use the official firmware file with the file that is provided when downloading CFW's.
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Jul 28, 2007 PSP Custom Firmware 3.52 M33 Installation By [email protected].
Custom Firmwares are made with the intention of unlocking the full potential of one's PSP, including a Recovery Menu, Internal Flash access, running of unencrypted code, running of UMD Game Backups in the form of CSOs, ISOs, or in DarkAlex's DAX format. Contents Custom Firmware DescriptionsCustom firmwares used a subset of the commonly known 1.50 firmware to enable a newer custom firmware to run homebrew capabilities, while newer custom firmwares use a custom IPL to launch the firmware and patch it. On firmwares with 1.50 kernel installed, less used features are removed in newer versions including 'LocationFree Player' and Korean fonts in order to gain flas0 space. The firmware adds support for 1.50 homebrew in addition to loading official Sony EBOOTs, integrating an ISO/CSO loader launched from the XMB game menu, and a recovery menu accessible upon boot-up. (Or accessible from the XMB in some firmwares)1.50 Proof of ConceptOn July 15 2006, a limited 1.50 custom firmware (named a proof of concept) was released by Dark AleX, allowing the execution of version 1.00 EBOOTs, access to a limited recovery mode, and ability to automatically load an application upon start. Other custom firmwares have since been released. Today, there are more developed versions such as 'Casual V3' and the SE/OE/M33 firmwares.2.71 SE (Special Edition)On OCtober 8 2006, Dark AleX's custom firmware 2.71 SE-A was released, which utilizes the features of the 2.71 web browser, video features, RSS feeds, WMA capabilities and flash capabilities for the web browser as well as full 1.50 user and kernel homebrew usage and full 2.71 user and kernel homebrew, as well as adding a recovery mode for unbricking 'Semi-Bricked' PSP from bad flashing etc.An update to this new custom firmware came out on the 24th of the same month.
In this update the 2.71 SE-B the major feature is the loading of ISOs and CSOs from the game menu in the XMB. And just two days later was updated to 2.71 SE-B' which includes NO-UMD ISO loading. A few days later, 2.71 SE-B was released. It allowed the ability to run 2.80+ games, including GTA VCS and it fixed some bugs found in 2.71 SE-B'.
The latest version is 2.71 SE-C, which allows to load PRX files directly from the memory stick, enabling the option to safely add new functions to the firmware. For example, listening to MP3 files while showing photos.Epsilon BiosOn July 23 2006, a custom firmware, Epsilon Bios, was released for use with the Undiluted Platinum modchip. This firmware could only be used on PSPs with the modchip. This firmware resides on the modchip, while it 'piggybacks' the firmware on the PSP's flash.Open Edition Firmware 3.02 OEOn December 21 2006, a new custom firmware called '3.02 OE-A' was released by Dark AleX.
It contains the same features of 2.71 SE-C, but also includes all 3.02 features excluding the Location Free player and the Korean fonts. New features added to this custom firmware include WMA and Flash Player enabling through the Recovery Menu and cracking the Digital Rights Management of the PSX emulator, allowing users to share PSX games to other PSP systems.On December 25 2006, an update to the 3.02 OE-A Firmware was released called '3.02 OE-B.' Its main feature was the ability to run PSX games from a memory stick using a ripping utility called 'popstation' released alongside the new firmware.3.03 OEOn January 4 2007, the custom firmware '3.03 OE-A' was released by Dark AleX. It has the same features of 3.02 OE-B along with the ability to run compressed PSX games and support for custom manuals in PSX games. Later on January 6 2007, 3.03 OE-A' also known as 3.03 OE-A2 was released. A new feature in this release is the ability to change the CPU/Bus speed in UMD/ISO games.On January 10 2007, a '3.03 OE-B' custom firmware was released by Dark AleX.
This custom firmware required 3.03 OE-A/A' firmware to be installed first. A new feature in this release is the ability to play full screen (480 X 272) H.264/MPEG-4 AVC MP4-AVC videos.On January 25 2007, Dark AleX released '3.03 OE-C' custom firmware. This was a major update and thus required a full install.
So, is this as good as Dark Alex's CF?Yes.I initially had doubts about this CFW since 3.51 M33-1 to M33-4 had some pretty serious (brickable) bugs in them. Currently though I am using 3.51 M33-6 and it is great.
No problems at all.It has everthing the OE series had, but also now the Sony np9660 ISO loader which is a No-UMD mode and has virtually 100% compatibility with all games. Only 2 games in total for the PSP didn't work, and one of them was fixed in this latest version!I would say upgrade just for the Sony loader. Even games that worked before fine, or needed 333mhz to avoid cso lag before work better now. It is just amazing. This is all my experience with 3.51 M33-6 mind you, but I'm pretty sure there isn't any huge problem with 3.52. Haven't tried it myself though.
Its very similar to the OE installer series, except even easier.Download the package, extract the M33CREATOR folder to GAME150 since youre on 3.40 OE-A, and put the 1.5 and 3.52 updates in the same folder, named 150.PBP and 352.PBP.Then just run the program from your XMB. When it finishes, there will be a new program already made and you just run that straight from the XMB to flash 3.52 M33. Unlike the OE series, you dont have to go and copy DATA.DXAR or anything after making the update - it is all done automatically so you can flash right away. Now where can i get those pesky updates?Also, does this applies to the latest custom firmware too?And does WWE SVR 2007 run smoothly wit this?You can get all the official updates at the PSPUPdates files section. Just make sure you use 1.50 and 3.52 if you're installing 3.52 M33, and 3.51 if you're installing 3.51 M33. It won't tell you if you've got the wrong one.For the latest one, you have to install 3.52 M33 first, and then run the newest update (3.52 M33-2) from the XMB after installation.As for Smackdown, that's one of the few games people have problems with.
If you use a full ISO rip and the Sony np9660 No-UMD driver it will play, but will crash randomly.
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