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[bitblt]

Well that didn't take very long. It looks as though DarkAleX (DAX) has become obsolete already.

PSP custom firmware: CFW v3.51 M33 now out
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Some Russian coders going by the name Team M33 have released PSP firmware CFW v3.51 M33, to the delight of PSP owners everywhere. This pretty much means more homebrew for more people.

All of the functions the v3.51 firmware have been retained in this release including PS1 support, high video resolution, MP3 visualizer, and Internet navigation. You can also expect to be able to launch official UMDS which require v3.51 firmware which is pretty good considering the sizable libraries some people have collected. For those who want more, the firmware also allows direct launching of ISOs/CSOs, homebrews, and PS1 images.

Here are some of the other features you might want to know:

Ability to alter the CPU speed of the PSP
Recovery mode
Multi-region
Customize all your icons and more

The instructions for installation are in a file called readme.en which you can open using any text-file editor. If you're doing this for the first time, please be careful since custom firmware could possibly brick your PSP, so remember to read the instructions completely and follow it to the letter. That said, enjoy the PSP firmware CFW v3.51 M33.

Download: Download: PSP custom firmware: CFW v3.51 M33

[NT]

Any compelling reason to upgrade from 3.40OE? 

[bitblt]

Any compelling reason to upgrade from 3.40OE? 

Definitely if you have a PS3. PSP can remote control and media share with PS3, as well as from PS3 to PC, from anywhere in the world using this version firmware.Video This firmware will also work with the latest games/ISO's.

The main point of this post is that DarkAleX has been replaced. In fact there is another group working on PSP firmware too.

[x2c]

this is all to dam confusing for my self, i finaly step away from my ds lite i know how could i but some times you just got to do what you got to do.

my issue is a bought a jap version psp with firmware 1.50 already on it and poeple are talking about upgrading firmwares to 3.51. i have read a few how to guides on max console and they make no sence to me. any know of a guide that is for dumb asses like my self ?


thanks i want to read first before i take the plung into updating fireware and screwing it up.

thanks
peeps

[Perseid]

OK, well, rule #1: Do NOT use official sony updates. Ever. You can't back down if you do.

Anyway, I just did this a few hours ago so it's pretty fresh in my mind. I'm pasting instructions from Maxconsole that can be found here: http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=69214

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1 - If your PSP is in firmware 1.50, copy the folders kxploitpatcher and kxploitpatcher% which are in the "1.50only" folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/ and run the patcher first.

2 - if you already have firmware SE/OE, copy the folder M33CREATOR to ms0:/PSP/GAME150 if you have 1.50 copy to ms0:/PSP/GAME

3 - Download the firmware update 3.51 and rename to 351.PBP and copy into the ms0:/PSP/GAME/M33CREATOR/ or for 1.50 users to ms0:/PSP/GAME150/M33CREATOR/

4 - Download the firmware update 1.50 and rename to 150.PBP and copy into the "ms0:/PSP/GAME/M33CREATOR/" or "ms0:/PSP/GAME150/M33CREATOR/"

5 - on your PSP, run the "3.51 M33 CREATOR". Once finished, the PSP will return to the XMB, and a new program, the "3.51 M33UPDATE" appears!

6 -now run "3.51 M33UPDATE".

7 - Once finishes, press on X to shutt off. Restart manually.

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I'll try to add a few hints and then you can reply as to where you're lost if you still are:

When they say ms0:/ they mean the root of your memory stick. So if your memory stick is drive E: on your PC then ms0:/cats/dogs translates for you to E:/cats/dogs and that's all that means.

You'll have to downloads the official update packs for 1.5 and 3.51. You can get 3.51 from Sony: http://www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate but you'll have to get 1.5 elsewhere. I'm not sure if I can post a link to it here or not. Remember, put them where the instructions tell you, but never run the updates themselves.

When they say to 'run' a program they mean to go to Game/Memory Stick and it should be in the list there.

Make sure you're either plugged in or have enough battery power because if the system shuts off in the middle of flashing that's bad news.

That's all I can think of for now.

[h8uthemost]

Wow, this really is great news. I was actually kind of scared that there would not be anymore custom firmwares after dark_alex. Or perhaps, this d_a in disguise?

I might as well upgrade from 3.40 OE.

Here's a question: I thought I read somewhere that the newer custom firmwares were able to run .dax format. Is this true? So instead of throwing the .iso into the converter to convert it into a .cso, I can just turn it into a .dax instead, and it should run without any problems? Aren't .dax's smaller than .cso's?

Anyways, I can totally be mistaken. I just thought I read that somewhere.

Thanks for any info, and thank you bitblt for posting this.

[saady87]

will it be able to play 1.5 emulators and stuff, and other 1.5 homebrews will work on this new custom one, can some who has this try this for me and tell me plz, it will be very much appreciated

[bitblt]

will it be able to play 1.5 emulators and stuff, and other 1.5 homebrews will work on this new custom one, can some who has this try this for me and tell me plz, it will be very much appreciated

I'm still running 3.40 OE myself. I'm thinking about upgrading this weekend when I find time. Yes, 1.5 stuff should work fine.

[Dudu.exe]

The actual is 3.51 M33-6... it naw uses a ISO Loader made by sony for future Playstation Network Stuff.. but they hacked it and are using to play games withou UMD!!

Its allmost 100% compatibility without any UMD!!!

[Perseid]

The new No-UMD works well. I tried about 8 games and they all worked perfectly.

[Dudu.exe]

I got this list in psp-hacks forum


Working

007: From Russia With Love -Working
300: March to Glory - Working
50 Cent: Bulletproof - Working
Ace Combat X - Working
Activision Hits - Working
After Burner:Black Falcon - Working
Ape Academy 2 - Working
Ape Escape On the Loose - Working
Asphalt Urban GT2 - Working
Astonishia Story - Working
ATV Offroad fury - working
Avatar the last airbender - Working
Battlezone - Working
B-Boy - Working
Blade Dancer Lineage of Light - working
Bleach 3 - Working
Bleach 4 - Working
Blitz Overtime - Working
Bomberman - Working
Bounty Hounds - Working
Breath of Fire III - Working
Brothers In Arms - Working
Bubble Bobble Evolution - Working
Burnout Dominator - Working
Burnout Legends - Working
Bust a Move Ghost - Working
Cabelas African Safari - Working
Call Of Duty - Working
Capcom Classics - Working
Capcom Puzzle World - Working
Cars - Working
Championship Manager 2006 - working
Championship Manager 2007 - working
Chilli Con Carnage - Working
Coded Arms - Working
Colin MacRae - Working
Crush - Working
Darkstalkers-Working
Daxter - Working
Dave Mirra BMX - Working
Death Jr - Working
Dead to Rights - Working
Def Jam - Fight for NYC - Working
DJ Max Portable - Working
DJ Max Portable 2 - Working
Diner Dash - Working
Driver - Working
Dungeon Maker Hunter Ground -Working
DragonBall Z :Budokai
Dynasty Warriors - Working
Every Extend Extra - Working
Exit - Working
Exit 2 - Working
Family Guy - Working
Formula 1 2006 - working
Football Manager Handheld - Working
Football Manager Handheld 2007 - Working
Field Commander - Working
Fifa Street 2 - Working
Fifa 2007 - Working
Final Fantasy VII (ps1) (US) - Working
Final Fantasy Anniversary (US) - Working
Final Fantasy Tactics [JPN] - Working
Final Fantasy [JPN] - Working
Final Fantasy II(JAP) - working
Free Running - Working
GTA LCS -Working
GTA VCS - Working
Guilty Gear - Working
Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix - Working
Harvest Moon - Working
Hayarigami Portable [JPN] - Working
Infected - Working
Killzone Liberation - Working
Legend Of Dragon - Working
Loco Roco - Working
Lumines - Working
Lumines II - Working
Luxor - Working
MACH - working
Madden 07 - Working
Maplus Portable Navi [JPN] - Working
Medal Of Honor: Heroes - Working
Megaman Maverick Hunter X - Working
Megaman Powered Up - working
Metal Gear Acid 2 - Working
Metal Gear Solid portable ops - Working
Metal Slug Anthology - Working
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition - working
Monster Hunter Freedom - Working
Monster Hunter Freedom 2 (JAP) - working
Namco Museum - Working
NBA 07 - Working
NFS Most Wanted - Working
NFS 5-1-0 - Working
NFS Carbon - Working
PacMan World 3 - working
PacMan Rally -working
Parrapa the Rapper - Working
Pilot Academy - Working
Prince of Persia - Working
POTC - At Worlds End -Working
Practical Intelligence Quotient 2 - Working
Pro Evo 2007 - working
Pro Evo 6 - Working
Pro Evo 5 - Working
Puzzle Quest - Working
Puzzle Quest 2 - Working
Rainbow Six - Working
Ratchet and Clank - Working
Ridge Racer - Working
Ridge Racer 2 - Working
Riviera - Working
Outrun Coast to Coast - Working
SBK 07 - working
Shinseiki Evangelion tsukurareshi sekai -another cases- [JPN] - Working
Splinter Cell - Working
Socom FTB - Working
Socom FTB2 - Working
Sonic Rivals - working
Sid Meiers Pirates - Working
Simple 2500 - Working
Smackdown VS Raw 2007 - Working
SSX - Working
Steel Horizon - Working
Street Fighter III Alpha Max -Working
Super Fruit Fall - Working
Surf's Up - Working
Tales of Eternia - Working
Tales of Radiant Mythology - Working
Tekken DR - Working
The Bigs - Working
The Legend of Heroes - working
The Legend of Heroes 2 - working
The Legend of Heroes 3 - working
The SIMS - Working
The SIMS 2 - Working
Tony Hawks 2 - Working
Tony Hawks Project 8 - Working
Transformers - Working
Tiger Woods 07 - Working
Uefa Champions League - Working
Ultimate Board Games - Working
Untold Legends - Working
Untold Legends 2 - Working
Valhalla Knights - Working
Valkyrie Profile Lenneth - Working
Virtua Tennis - Working
Virtua Tennis 3 - Working
Wipeout Pulse - Working
Wipeout Pure - Working
Worms: Open Warfare - Working
WRC - Working
Ys: The Art of Napishtim - working
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tagforce - Working


NOT WORKING

Nothing reported

[saady87]

will it be able to play 1.5 emulators and stuff, and other 1.5 homebrews will work on this new custom one, can some who has this try this for me and tell me plz, it will be very much appreciated

I'm still running 3.40 OE myself. I'm thinking about upgrading this weekend when I find time. Yes, 1.5 stuff should work fine.

i didnt really want unsure answer but w/e, il try it, just incase, u can go back to original os rite ?

[Perseid]

will it be able to play 1.5 emulators and stuff, and other 1.5 homebrews will work on this new custom one, can some who has this try this for me and tell me plz, it will be very much appreciated

I'm still running 3.40 OE myself. I'm thinking about upgrading this weekend when I find time. Yes, 1.5 stuff should work fine.

i didnt really want unsure answer but w/e, il try it, just incase, u can go back to original os rite ?

I know what you mean. I was in your exact position myself. Yes, you can downgrade back to 1.5 if you want to, but you most likely won't want to.

[Dudu.exe]

1.5 sucks.. i hate to use devhook... custom firware are so nice.. all new funcions and directly iso support rox!

[saady87]

well I just realy want it to play my gba and snes games on it, and well play my music(which it will always do), so thats why im so focused on it working it..