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Spoiler: Current Version=5.00 M33-2 Table Of Contents [i]I.Introduction [IM33A] II.Installation [IM33B] Introduction [IM33A] What is this M33 firmware? M33 firmware are custom firmwares developed by a group of coders who go by the name of Team March M33. (Hence the M33) Basically, what they did to build custom firmware is reverse engineer Dark_Alex's 3.40 OE firmware, and just worked on it. So, it's safe to say that Dark_Alex made these firmware as well.  Their first firmware was 3.51 M33, and it has given revolution to users and their PSP consoles. Ever since 3.51 M33, firmware has been developed for major firmware releases. (3.52 M33, 3.60 M33, 3.71 M33, 3.80 M33, 3.90 M33, and 4.01 M33.) M33's custom firmware combines the joy of Sony's official firmware along with bonuses such as in-built ISO loaders, UMD ripping, but most importantly - homebrew! How do I get M33 firmware on my PSP? - (Slim users on OFW - go to C.) II.Installation [IM33B] Note:You will need the Sony update Eboots to install any custom firmware. Get them 'here' A. To get on M33 firmware, you must be currently on either 1.50, 2.71, any OE/SE/LE firmwares, previous M33 firmwares or any other custom firmwaer. If you aren't on these firmwares, you must downgrade/upgrade to any of these firmwares. That is another story. If you need help, SEARCH!! Note:If you are installing any firmware past 3.60 M33 you MUST UPGRADE first to 3.52 M33, and then 3.52 M33-3 to be allowed to upgrade. The only way to bypass this is to use Despertar Cementerio which requires a Pandora battery. (There is no Pandora-style install for 5.00 M33 yet.) Now installing M33 firmware is another story. It is easy if you know what you're doing. Thanks to Calo, you can give yourself, and the rest of us some peace. Download his easy installers for 3.52 M33 (Phat Only), and install it onto that mobo of yours. If you are on 2.71, you will need an unpatched GTA:LCS UMD to run HEN-D. Download 3.52 M33 Update 4 [b]Read the 'readme.txt' in each of these archives. It has clear-cut instructions on how to get the 3.52 M33 Installer on your PSP. B. 3.71 M33 for Phat and Slim users (Phats/Slims - C1, "Virgin" Slims - C2) B1. Since 3.60 was another major attempt by Sony to make users upgrade to obtain the latest features, the hackers had to think fast before it spread like a deadly germ. So, why not counter. The grand daddy of custom firmwares - Dark_Alex came out of the dark, (besides Pandora) and joined Team M33, and developed 3.71 M33 and released into the scenes. Now 3.71 M33 is available for both Phats and Slims, and there's more than 1 method. 3.71 M33 can only be installed ON 3.52 M33-3 or 3.52 M33-4 users. If you are anywhere else, you need 3.52 M33-3/4 or you're stuck wherever you decide to give up at. Obtain the easy installer from Calo, and run it. Click Here Once you run the update, 3.71 M33 will be installed from Sony's official updater, so no scare if you see it pop up. Any problems with your PSP (keys) will be fixed before the update starts. Once it starts, it will update. After it updates, you must press X to reboot or you will brick the PSP. B2. If you are on OFW 3.71+, you can't use the 3.60 M33 installation method as it will do nothing. On top of that, you won't be able to run homebrew. You still need a Pandora Battery and Magic Stick set. You can buy the Datel TOOL Battery which functions as a Pandora Battery or hardmod one yourself. To make the Magic Stick, just use Rain's MMS Maker. http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224166 The actual User Guide Now, that we got that out of the way, we can focus more on the guide. If you're a new user to M33 firmwares, there's a shit load of stuff that you need to get used to before you start using it. A.You have tools that can brick your PSP. Like I heard it, render it useless. B.You have full control over your PSP now. C.If you have a warranty with Sony, its screwed now. After you get past this, it's time. I. Recovery Menu [RM33A] II. Vsh Menu [RM33B] III. UMD Ripping [RM33C] IV. Homebrew [RM33D] V. Other Junk [RM33E] Updates [UM33A] PopsLoader [UM33B] ISO Playing Tips [UM33C] Overclocking [UM33D] Recovery [UM33E] Recovery/Slims [UM33Ea] Error Codes [DADADA] I. Recovery Menu [RM33A] With every custom firmware, there is a recovery menu for easy access to settings, and recovery to 1.50 (Phat PSP) To boot into recovery, you will have to be on a boot. Shut down your PSP completely. (No sleep mode) Now, hold R and power on your PSP. The PSP will boot, but into something called the 'M33 Recovery Menu' This is not the XMB. Once in Recovery, you have access to these options. Here's the layout.  On 4.01 M33, you have the ability to translate recovery into whatever language that is supported. Read the 4.01 M33 changelog above to find out how! Quote:
The vshMenu is a skimmed down version of recovery for quick editing of some settings without having to reboot. On pre 3.60 M33 firmwares, this menu is bought up by pressing HOME in the XMB. On 3.71 M33, its bought up by SELECT. Whatever setting you change here, the following setting will correspond in recovery. When you get it up, it should look similar to this:  How this works: Quote:
With all M33 firmwares, you can rip UMDs right from the XMB via USB. This is extremely simple. While on the XMB, bring up the vshMenu, and go down to XMB USB Device, press right until it says 'UMD Disc'. Exit. Now, pop in a disc. Anyone. Once it loads, go to USB Connection, and wait for the computer to recognize it. Once it does, the device name of the UMD, not the memory stick, will appear. You will see one Iso file called 'UMD9600' or 'UMD9660.iso'. Drag and drop (or copy and paste) the file to where you need to be. This process takes a long, long time since it's being read from the disc. IV.Homebrew [RM33D] Homebrew gets complicated in the newer M33 firmwares. On 3.52 M33, any homebrew specifically made for the 3.xx or 1.50 kernels will load as long as you change the game folder (in recovery) between 3.52 kernel, and 1.50 kernel. On 3.60 M33, there is no 1.50 kernel support. That means homebrew made specifically for the 3.xx kernel will work. However, you can get some 1.50 homebrew to work via the use of Noobz's eloader. On 3.71 M33+, you can get all homebrew to work on a Phat as long as you install the 1.50 kernel addon. On Slims, you're still restricted like on 3.60 M33, and you can still use the eLoader or TimeMachine for some 1.50 homebrew. V.Other stuff [RM33E] Updates [UM33A] Updates are released for the M33 firmwares on a regular basis to fix bugs and add some new features, and improve some old ones. 3.52 M33 latest/last update is update 4 (3.52 M33-4), 3.71 M33's latest/last is update 4. (3.71 M33-4), 3.80 M33's latest update is update 5. (3.80 M33-5), 3.90 M33 is update 3. (3.90 M33-3), 401 M33's one and only update is Update 2 (4.01 M33-2), and 5.00 M33's only update is Update 2. (5.00 M33-2) The higher the (-X), the later/newer the update. The lower, the outdated. While updating, you don't need to perform updates in between your version, and the update version. The latest update will install previous updates. (-4 will install -3, ; -3 will install -2 and so forth). Update 4 for 3.52 M33 goes to X:/PSP/GAME150. Updates for 3.71 M33+ goes to /PSP/GAME. Also, while updating from 3.52 M33-3 to 3.90 M33-2+, you can upgrade straight. On 3.80 M33 onwards, (this is broken on 5.00 M33) there is a new update feature that works through Network Update. However, this option must be set in recovery. Boot into recovery, and it is under Configuration. This option is enabled by default. Currently, to test this, just run Network Update and you should get a new update that should be 1 or 2MB. This so far is 3.90 M33+. Haha. Stay tuned for more updates. Of course, if you don't have access to Network Update, you can download the update, and move the update folder to X:/PSP/GAME, and run it.. Also, when installing new firmwares, you can automatically download the update via Wifi. Quote:
On 3.80 M33 onwards, you can do a complete install of the next newest M33 firmware completely over Wifi. The Network Update will download the M33 files, and the installer will download the Sony update. Try it for yourself. Go from 3.80 M33 > 3.90 M33. The M33 Network Update will only check to updates to the firmware itself. Things not checked are the 1.50 kernel addon status, POPS, etc. But, that can spark some ideas. (You know, the update checks your install of 1.50 kernel addon/POPS, compares them against to the latest updates, and asks if you to download them to your MS.. :p But, so many bugs and flaws we can easily point out..) 5.00 M33 Update - http://www.dark-alex.org/forum/viewt...hp?f=44&t=1844 4.01 M33 Update - http://www.dark-alex.org/401M33-2.rar 3.90 M33 Update - http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6395 3.80 M33 Update - http://dax.st/380m33update5.rar 3.71 M33 Update - http://exophase.com/files/psp/m33update4.zip 3.52 M33 Update - http://exophase.com/files/psp/M33-1234.zip Note:Using Network Update on 3.71 M33 or below DOES NOT check for custom firmware updates. Do not use it. Some themes have the 'update_plugin.prx' file made so it can reboot/shutdown your PSP instead of updating. This is to stop you from accidentally upgrading to official firmware. Remember, update to official firmware, you LOSE custom firmware. Popsloader [UM33B] Ok. What the hell is POPS? Well, POPS is a plugin included in M33 firmwares that allows emulation of PSX games at full speed. On top of that, it's allows you to use the earlier versions of POPS. It's a nice substitute to Sony's loader because it allows you to cheat PSX games, and make games run better on different versions of POPS. Note: 3.80 M33 POPSv2 works on 3.90 M33, and 4.01 M33. M33 should make a new popsloader for 4.01 M33 that includes, 3.80/3.90, and 3.95. Quote:
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http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/f118...-pack-t196354/ Other Note: 3.80 M33 Popsloader v2 works fine with 3.90/4.01 M33. Note:There are two different versions of POPS for the M33 firmware. On 3.71 m33, it is included with the 3.71 M33-4 update, and the one for 3.80 M33 included with the 3.80 M33-3/4 update. However, if you need them separately, here they are... 3.71 M33 POPS 3.71 M33 POPS Bugfix 3.80 M33 POPS 3.80 POPS Bugfix 5.00 POPS Tips from bcman and myself: Quote:
Plugins are different .prx files that adds functionality to the custom firmware or are separate apps/tools that you can use. More INFO SOON On 5.00 M33-2 onwards, there is a new plugin file format. Now, in 'vsh.txt', 'game.txt' and the 'pop.txt' files, there will be a number that follows each entry. The only two possible numbers, 0 and 1 (all others will count as 0) will tell whether the plugin is disabled or enabled. 0 meaning it is disabled, 1 meaning it is enabled, anything else is ignored and means it is disabled. There is nothing on your side that you need to do if upgrading from 5.00 M33. Just enter the plugins menu, and all files will be converted to the new configuration. In Addition, there are three new options that controls the plugins. (Read the recovery section above) ISO Playing Tips [UM33C] Game and video ISOs are playable on M33 firmwares as long as you set it up for play. You can do this by going to the XMB and bringing up the vshMenu. Go down to UMD ISO Mode, and scroll right to 'Sony NP9660'. (The best) Sony actually did something right in a while. If you want to not use a loader, change the setting to UMD Required, and pop in a UMD to load the ISO. (Or it fails to load) Here are some tips from bcman on ISOs. Note: Video ISOs are broken in 3.90 M33. Quote:
It is ok to overclock your PSP to anything you want to. Just remember this in mind, the higher you set it at, the more you demand from the battery, and the faster the battery runs out. Originally, PSPs were meant to run at 333mhz, but the battery power wasn't nothing compared to the Nintendo DS' battery. So, Sony decided to underclock to 222mhz. Personally, I keep my PSP overclock at 266mhz, in the XMB, and 300mhz in games. Warning:If you are going to overclock to 333mhz, whether in the XMB or in game, make sure that you give your Wifi card a break every now and then. The stock Wifi card is only meant for a max speed of 300mhz. Using the Wifi card excessively at 333mhz can cause it to burn out, which means it will be broke. Note:[b]On 4.01 M33-2, there is a bug with overclocking where it would reset to 222mhZ. Upgrade to 5.00 M33 to fix this problem. Recovery - The True Meaning of the Menu [UM33E] On 3.52 M33 firmwares, there are recovery files (I believe) to go back to 1.50 if you get a semi-brick. On 3.71 M33, there is none. So, let's just get some shall we? This only works on a Phat. Not a Slim. Your recovery is actually Despertar Cementerio, described below.. Download from the following: (Pick One) http://www.sendspace.com/file/cicdcw http://www.mediafire.com/?1y1ymjb4ffd http://tinyurl.com/DCguide Move the 'RECOVERY' folder to X:/PSP/GAME. Nothing else is required. However, sometimes this method doesn't work. (I tried it on my TA-082 and it bricked.. more  ) Anyways, it's aliveagain. [b]You can also try Pandora to reflash the custom firmware. However, you can't make a Pandora Battery with a bricked PSP. (Bricked to the point of no 'opening_plugin.rco' working. The easy way of making Pandora, grab the UPMS Installer and move to X:/ISO. From there, it's self explanatory. (You will need the proper EBOOTS.). Here's the download: http://downloads.psp4noobz.com/request.php?67 Once finished with installation, shutdown PSP. From there, restart PSP and hold L. When the MS light gets active, let go. Choose the Pandora Menu [Hellcat], and it will take you to the Pandora EBM. From there, go to 'Go to Pandora Menu', and it will boot into Pandora. Press X to downgrade, and when it's done, you're back at 1.50. There is no need to replace Pandora battery with normal battery. Just shutdown by pressing X and manually reboot. [b]If you don't want to recover to 1.50, and install CFW, Despertar Cementerio is good for you. Recovery on Slims [UM33Ea] There's no recovery to 1.50 on a Slim. However, you can install Despertar Cementerio and recover back to a fresh install of 3.71, 3.80, 3.90, or 4.01 M33. (As version allows) The only thing that you lose much is themes, settings, and whatever custom files you have in flash0. These methods of recovery requires a PSP battery converted to Pandora.(Hardmod; Phat or Slim) Recovery to 4.01 M33 via DCv7 DCv7 is the universal unbricker/upgrader that allows you to install 4.01 M33-2, or OFW 4.01 right off the bat.. All rules are pretty much the same about DCv7. So read below on how to install it to your MS. Guide:http://tinyurl.com/DCguide To boot to DC7, you will have to assign a key to boot it. It doesn't matter. If you use TimeMachine, make sure the button you want for DC7 isn't already assigned to another folder. I use L, and that works fine. Once you launch DC7, you can install 4.01 M33/4.01. 1.50 Kernel Addon for 3.71 M33+ Phat Users Ever since 3.71 M33, DAX and M33 decided not to install the 1.50 kernel through the CFW Installer anymore. Instead, from now on, it will be offered as an optional addon for Phat users. If you wish to use 1.50 kernel homebrew, you must install this. This is simple. Extract the 'UPDATE' folder to X:/PSP/GAME, and download the 1.50 EBOOT. Rename the 1.50 EBOOT to '150.PBP' and move to the root of your MS. Execute from XMB, and press X to install. (For 3.71 M33) 1.50 kernel addon (3.71 M33) - http://calo-hacks.com/downloads/cust...naladdonv2.rar (For 3.80 M33)Create a new folder on your desktop and name it anything BUT UPDATE. I have it named '150 Kernel'. Extract the 1.50 kernel addon files to the new directory you made. Now, move that directory to /PSP/GAME. Now, download the 1.50 EBOOT, and you know the rest. (Rename the 1.50 EBOOT to '150.PBP' and move to the root of your MS. Execute from XMB, and press X to install.) 1.50 kernel addon (3.80 M33)- http://www.dark-alex.org/150k_addon.rar (For 3.90 M33)Download, and move the '150k_addon' folder to /PSP/GAME. Now, download the 1.50 EBOOT as normal, extract and rename to '150.PBP'. Move it to the root. Now, execute the installer from the XMB, and press X to install.) 1.50 kernel addon (3.90 M33)- http://exophase.com/files/psp/150k_addon390v2.rar [b](For 4.01 M33) Download, and move the '150k_addon' folder to /PSP/GAME4xx. Download the 1.50 EBOOT, rename and place it on the root. Execute from the XMB and install :-) The kernel addon will NOT appear on any firmware BUT 4.01 M33, and it will not appear if it is not in the 'GAME4xx' folder. 1.50 kernel addon (4.01 M33)- http://www.dark-alex.org/150k_addon401.rar [b](For 5.00 M33) Download and move the '150k_addon' folder to /PSP/GAME5xxx. Download the 1.50 EBOOT, rename and place it on the root. Execute from XMB and install. [color=red]http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1572[/url] Error Codes [DADADA] From time to time, you will experience some error and those errors come with codes. Now those error codes mean something specific each time it pops up. Now, there's tons of references to these error codes. Check them out. 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**UPDATE** To be able to use Remote-Play as the firmware goes on, you are advised to update to 5.00 M33-2 and use the 'version.txt' feature. IRSHELL Remote Fix This section has been removed due to nids changing throughout the firmwares. Check your flash0 for 'sircs.prx'. All M33 custom firmwares 3.71 M33+, will transfer the file on install. Also, irShell does not officially work on 4.01 M33. Here is an unofficial fix: http://irshell.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=1762 Downloads, Links, Tools, and other stuff - In Random Order (Some stuff for M33 users) Quote:
Team M33 - M33 CFW - So so Sweet/ 3.7x PSARDUMPER Dark_Alex - A lot of nifty stuff. M33 firmwares. And all of the M33 firmwares to come. Apart from that, Despertar Cementerio bcman - A lot of tips, and his 'New User Guide', and 'Hack Your Slim' guide exad - His 3.XX OE Guide inspired me to write this guide Ryu - Remote Play on 3.71 M33 (Original version) Me - The Guide You - The end user. You make contributions, and provide to the scene, sometimes without knowing. Hackers/Developers - Those who bring new stuff to the scene.  Red Squirrel - RSPSARDUMPER Hope you guys can enjoy/understand my confusing and informative guide.
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also. i dont know if you put it in their but the russian thing was a front.
m33 has and always was a dark alex firmware. so m33 is just a continuation to da. se and oe firmwares. also @ robs1968 : did you say that because he used your theme in the screeny ? :lol:
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i think you forgot to mention what M33 stands for lol
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