Everything went smoothly for me, but veterans may want to read the Popsloader install carefully because there's a new step in making it work, which is adding the impose.prx file from 4.01 to the Popsloader folder, which has to be added regardless of which version of Pops you want to run. Other than that, it's business as usual. Oh, and network update didn't work in 5.00M33 so you'll have to get M33-2 the old fashioned way (remember the new Popsloader requires the 5.00M33-2 core).
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PSP Custom Firmware Thread
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http://www.blastprocessing.net/?page_id=102colinp said:
I haven't gotten around to figuring out the version.txt goodies for now, but from what I've read, it seems like you'll need the one extracted from 5.01 OFW for now.
That's an old and janky version of PSARDumper.
I recommend this one:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/RSPsar-Dumper-v3-5-support-for-FW-4-05-last-public-update/pg/49/aid/122139
Or this one:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Ka-chow-Dark-AleX-releases-PSP-FW-5-00-PSARDUMPER/pg/49/aid/124925
Or possibly both. I'm using the first one I posted here. It supports up to firmware 4.05, which is really all that you need for the new POPSLoader, currently. It also has a pretty user friendly interface, unlike older PSARDumpers.
The second one I linked to supports 5.00, but I don't know how user friendly it is or how well it handles older firmwares.
alr1ghtstart said:
That's an old and janky version of PSARDumper.
I recommend this one:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/RSPsar-Dumper-v3-5-support-for-FW-4-05-last-public-update/pg/49/aid/122139
Or this one:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Ka-chow-Dark-AleX-releases-PSP-FW-5-00-PSARDUMPER/pg/49/aid/124925
Or possibly both. I'm using the first one I posted here. It supports up to firmware 4.05, which is really all that you need for the new POPSLoader, currently. It also has a pretty user friendly interface, unlike older PSARDumpers.
The second one I linked to supports 5.00, but I don't know how user friendly it is or how well it handles older firmwares.
The RS folder goes in the root.
Version 3.4 came with a readme (which I still use), but 3.5 did not. Let me see if I can dig it up for you.
As far as I know, the only significant difference between 3.4 and 3.5 is that 3.4 supported up to OFW 4.0, whereas 3.5 supports up to firmware 4.05.
Edit - Nevermind. It isn't a readme, just a change log.
Edit 2 -
RSPSARDumper folder goes in x:/PSP/Game.
RS folder goes in x:/
The OFW firmware you want to extract data from must be renamed to EBOOT.PBP and goes in x:/
You'll want to decrypt and dump all (hit Square to execute). The files you'll need will be grabbed from:
x:/DUMP/F0/KD
and
x:/DUMP/F0/VSH/MODULE
Version 3.4 came with a readme (which I still use), but 3.5 did not. Let me see if I can dig it up for you.
As far as I know, the only significant difference between 3.4 and 3.5 is that 3.4 supported up to OFW 4.0, whereas 3.5 supports up to firmware 4.05.
Edit - Nevermind. It isn't a readme, just a change log.
Edit 2 -
RSPSARDumper folder goes in x:/PSP/Game.
RS folder goes in x:/
The OFW firmware you want to extract data from must be renamed to EBOOT.PBP and goes in x:/
You'll want to decrypt and dump all (hit Square to execute). The files you'll need will be grabbed from:
x:/DUMP/F0/KD
and
x:/DUMP/F0/VSH/MODULE
Shadowlink
Member
Hey guys, I need help installing CXMB, so I can put CTF files for themes, Are there any tutorials on how to install this?
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
I followed the instructions on blastprocessing, using the new popsloader, but it doesn't see the plugin in recovery mode.
Blastprocessing's tutorial is obsolete. Use it only to rip files from older firmwares (up to and including 3.72). For 3.80, 3.90, and 4.01 POPS files, check out the readme that came with the new POPSLoader archive, and my own posts from an hour or two ago. You'll also need a new PSARDumper. The one recommended by Blastprocessing is also quite obsolete.
badcrumble
Member
Looks like cwcheat hasn't been updated for 5.00 yet. Too bad. It can see cwcheat.prx but not cwcheatpops.prx. 
I've been cheesing my way through FF9 and this will totally interrupt me.
I've been cheesing my way through FF9 and this will totally interrupt me.CWCheat and CWCheatpops (0.2.2 Revision D) work just fine for me.
The PSN store now requires 5.01. See below.
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Alright. Here's what I've done:
1) Upgraded from 4.01 M33-2 to 5.00 M33-2
2) Upgraded my old 3.80/3.90 M33 POPSLoader to the new 5.00 POPSLoader. I now have access to POPS versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.11, 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.52, 3.71, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00 (from the flash). I've tested the english fan-translation with POPS 3.72, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00, so the plugin is definitely working as it should!
3) Flashed Red Squirrels Alternative VSHMenu 6.1 to my PSP. Works perfectly with this new firmware. Way, way better than the stock M33 VSHMenu.
4) Dumped the version.txt from 5.01 Official and flashed it to my PSP. By disabling the M33 Network Update (required due to a bug) and enabling the version.txt functionality in the Recovery Console, I can now access the PSN store.
5) Dumped the bug-fixed memory stick driver from 5.01 Official and flashed it to my PSP, applying the only real upgrade from 5.00 Official to 5.01 Official to 5.00 M33-2. 5.00 Official and 5.00 M33-1/2 all share the same flaw that makes things go haywire with those of us using memory sticks of 8GB or 16GB capacities.
6) Tied my PSP to my existing PSN account. Verified that earlier PSP-compatible purchases are available for download. Tested PSP ISOs. Tested PSOne EBOOTs. Tested CWCheat for both PSP and PSOne games.
Step 4 was basically just for fun. A glitch in the firmware requires that you disable the M33 Network Update in order to get the versions.txt foolery to take. Dark-Alex will release 5.00 M33-3 tomorrow, as well as a plugin to get around Sony's 5.01-requirement for accessing the PSN store.
So far, so awesome. Now to update the OP with some of the new goodies released today. Then back to Castlevania.
The PSN store now requires 5.01. See below.
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Alright. Here's what I've done:
1) Upgraded from 4.01 M33-2 to 5.00 M33-2
2) Upgraded my old 3.80/3.90 M33 POPSLoader to the new 5.00 POPSLoader. I now have access to POPS versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.11, 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.52, 3.71, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00 (from the flash). I've tested the english fan-translation with POPS 3.72, 3.80, 3.90, 4.01, and 5.00, so the plugin is definitely working as it should!
3) Flashed Red Squirrels Alternative VSHMenu 6.1 to my PSP. Works perfectly with this new firmware. Way, way better than the stock M33 VSHMenu.
4) Dumped the version.txt from 5.01 Official and flashed it to my PSP. By disabling the M33 Network Update (required due to a bug) and enabling the version.txt functionality in the Recovery Console, I can now access the PSN store.
5) Dumped the bug-fixed memory stick driver from 5.01 Official and flashed it to my PSP, applying the only real upgrade from 5.00 Official to 5.01 Official to 5.00 M33-2. 5.00 Official and 5.00 M33-1/2 all share the same flaw that makes things go haywire with those of us using memory sticks of 8GB or 16GB capacities.
6) Tied my PSP to my existing PSN account. Verified that earlier PSP-compatible purchases are available for download. Tested PSP ISOs. Tested PSOne EBOOTs. Tested CWCheat for both PSP and PSOne games.
Step 4 was basically just for fun. A glitch in the firmware requires that you disable the M33 Network Update in order to get the versions.txt foolery to take. Dark-Alex will release 5.00 M33-3 tomorrow, as well as a plugin to get around Sony's 5.01-requirement for accessing the PSN store.
So far, so awesome. Now to update the OP with some of the new goodies released today. Then back to Castlevania.
Dragona Akehi
Retired
What's the difference with this "Alternate VSH menu"? I usually don't tinker with D_A stuff, but I'm a little curious (since I know you don't fuck around with shit).
Alternative VSHMenu allows you to:
Toggle CPU/BUS XMB speeds.
Toggle CPU/BUS Game speeds.
Toggle between the various USB modes.
Toggle between the various UMD driver modes.
Enable/disable M33 Network Update.
Enable/disable the PIC1/PIC0 functionality.
Enable/disable USB Charge.
Enable/disable Auto-USB (and it did it before it was formally added to 5.00)
Shutdown PSP.
Reboot PSP.
Sleep PSP.
Assign a button shortcut to a program of your choice from the XMB.
Allow you to take screenshots of the XMB with a button press.
Etc.
It's basically the regular M33 VSHMenu with a ton of other features, most (but not all) pulled from the Recovery Console. It's just a way more convenient menu.
Toggle CPU/BUS XMB speeds.
Toggle CPU/BUS Game speeds.
Toggle between the various USB modes.
Toggle between the various UMD driver modes.
Enable/disable M33 Network Update.
Enable/disable the PIC1/PIC0 functionality.
Enable/disable USB Charge.
Enable/disable Auto-USB (and it did it before it was formally added to 5.00)
Shutdown PSP.
Reboot PSP.
Sleep PSP.
Assign a button shortcut to a program of your choice from the XMB.
Allow you to take screenshots of the XMB with a button press.
Etc.
It's basically the regular M33 VSHMenu with a ton of other features, most (but not all) pulled from the Recovery Console. It's just a way more convenient menu.
Barkley's Justice
Member
as a long-time psp custom firmware cat, i have to say this new shit is confusing the hell out of me...
Dragona Akehi
Retired
I was meaning to ask, do you need to keep redoing the fatmsmod patch with each firmware update?
Schrade
Member
Shadowlink
Member
Hey guys, is it possible to go to the Playstation store with CFW, because I just updated to the newest CFW, and it says I need a software update.
Edit: Never mind, I solved the problem
Edit 2: Never mind, I haven't solved the problem, WILL SOMEONE HELP ME
Edit: Never mind, I solved the problem
Edit 2: Never mind, I haven't solved the problem, WILL SOMEONE HELP ME
Dragona Akehi said:
If you were careful, you could apply the 3.90 M33 fatmsmod patch to 4.01 M33. (If you fucked up, insta-brick). I haven't heard of anyone doing so with 5.00 M33 yet. And I'm not brave enough to be the first to try. BTW, check your PMs.
Is there somewhere I could just send my PSP to have them install CFW? This all just seems so damn complicated and risky if you don't know exactly what you're doing. I don't want to screw up and brick it, but it sure would be nice to be able to carry some of my favorite games around with me.
What is the benefit of having lots of different versions of popsloader?
Is it illegal to provide those files already dumped...? Like the impose.prx from 4.01 and all the other prx files from the other versions... Aren't they publicly available (after being dumped I supposed) from OFW? Hypothetically couldn't you just provide a file with all of them?
Is it illegal to provide those files already dumped...? Like the impose.prx from 4.01 and all the other prx files from the other versions... Aren't they publicly available (after being dumped I supposed) from OFW? Hypothetically couldn't you just provide a file with all of them?
iceatcs
Junior Member
because the store now require 5.01Shadowlink123 said:Hey guys, is it possible to go to the Playstation store with CFW, because I just updated to the newest CFW, and it says I need a software update.
Edit: Never mind, I solved the problem
Edit 2: Never mind, I haven't solved the problem, WILL SOMEONE HELP ME
centracore
Member
Hmm, looks like I'll be installing 5.00 M33-3 tonight.
I installed 5.00 M33-2 last night and extracted all the needed popstation .prx files from firmwares 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.11, 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.52, 3.71, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90 and 4.01. So far everything is working awesome!
I installed 5.00 M33-2 last night and extracted all the needed popstation .prx files from firmwares 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.11, 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.52, 3.71, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90 and 4.01. So far everything is working awesome!
badcrumble
Member
For some reason all four of my FF9 discs stopped recognizing my save game (yes, it still exists).
So I think the time has come to finally craft a comprehensive POPSLoader plugin setup tutorial. I'll work on it tonight, perhaps.
You can safely upgrade to 5.00 M33-3, and through a properly configured POPSLoader, continue to play DQVII using POPS 3.72.
The benefit? Maximum compatibility. No single version of POPS is a best-fit for any significant portion of games out there. A fully configured POPSLoader frees you up to load up PSOne games with just about any version of POPS created, REGARDLESS of your current firmware, boosting your PSOne playback compatibility to the highest currently possible.
Yes. It is illegal to distribute the various files and .PRXes included in Sony's official firmwares. That's why Dark-Alex doesn't provide them. Also why he doesn't include the specific files he needs from the official firmwares with his custom firmware installers. It's up to us to fill in those particular blanks.
If you're local and don't mind a visit, I can help you out, as I've helped out other GAFfers. If you'd like to pay for shipping back and forth, you can send it to me and I can work my magic. No charge (save for the two-way shipping expenses). Optionally, if you have the requisite tools and only require some online guidance, I can help you out via an IM session.
eznark said:
You can safely upgrade to 5.00 M33-3, and through a properly configured POPSLoader, continue to play DQVII using POPS 3.72.
colinp said:
The benefit? Maximum compatibility. No single version of POPS is a best-fit for any significant portion of games out there. A fully configured POPSLoader frees you up to load up PSOne games with just about any version of POPS created, REGARDLESS of your current firmware, boosting your PSOne playback compatibility to the highest currently possible.
Yes. It is illegal to distribute the various files and .PRXes included in Sony's official firmwares. That's why Dark-Alex doesn't provide them. Also why he doesn't include the specific files he needs from the official firmwares with his custom firmware installers. It's up to us to fill in those particular blanks.
KevinCow said:
If you're local and don't mind a visit, I can help you out, as I've helped out other GAFfers. If you'd like to pay for shipping back and forth, you can send it to me and I can work my magic. No charge (save for the two-way shipping expenses). Optionally, if you have the requisite tools and only require some online guidance, I can help you out via an IM session.
centracore
Member
Mejilan said:
That would probably be very useful to have around Mejilan.. I know the thing that gave me the most trouble yesterday was what firmware versions I needed the .prx files from. I couldn't find a list so I extracted the required files out of all firmware versions 3.00 and above - then once I started up popsloader I wrote down the firmwares it listed and deleted the ones not needed.
3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.11, 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, 3.52, 3.71, 3.72, 3.80, 3.90 and 4.01 is the final list I ended up with.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
A Popsloader tutorial would be awesome Mejilan.
prodystopian
Member
About the popsloader tutorial:
1) Awesome if you do it. This thread has so much info on how to set up just about everything anyone would want in CFW and that would be just one more thing.
2) It would be great to include a list of popsloaders that work with certain games. Doesn't need to be robust, but if people just report what version they used to get through a certain game with no trouble, it would be a great list to have.
3) Small question: How do I change popsloader versions on a game I have already chosen a version for? I have Xenogears on my PSP and I already selected 3.XX (can't remember which) and now I want to try a different version. I couldn't seem to find the option for that before I left for work this morning.
1) Awesome if you do it. This thread has so much info on how to set up just about everything anyone would want in CFW and that would be just one more thing.
2) It would be great to include a list of popsloaders that work with certain games. Doesn't need to be robust, but if people just report what version they used to get through a certain game with no trouble, it would be a great list to have.
3) Small question: How do I change popsloader versions on a game I have already chosen a version for? I have Xenogears on my PSP and I already selected 3.XX (can't remember which) and now I want to try a different version. I couldn't seem to find the option for that before I left for work this morning.
Seems like there's enthusiasm for a tutorial. It shall be done, then.
http://www.gamerspress.com/index.php?title=PSX_on_PSP_Compatibility_List
As per Navanman, just hold down R when launching the game. Dark-Alex rather likes that as his "shift" key.
prodystopian said:
http://www.gamerspress.com/index.php?title=PSX_on_PSP_Compatibility_List
As per Navanman, just hold down R when launching the game. Dark-Alex rather likes that as his "shift" key.
prodystopian
Member
Mejilan said:
That is awesome. Thanks to you and navanman (as usual) for the other answer.
Mejilan said:
Ugh. I only have 8GB sticks. This is why I'm still living in fear on 3.90 M33-3 - I'd have been screwed if I'd upgraded. Is this being fixed in 5.00 M33-3, or would I have to figure out how to dump the bug fixed memory stick driver from 5.01 Official as you did?
And while I know 5.00 M33-3 will include a workaround for the 5.01 PSN Store issue, will it also let me play PSP games that require 5.01 Official? Or would I need to work some magic with that too?
I hate feeling like such a neo-Luddite, but while some new features are tempting, I can do just about everything I want to with my PSP in its current 3.90 M33-3 state. Dong literally anything else feels like flying too close to the sun...