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Current Version=5.00 M33-6 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? - (Phat users go to A. Slim users go to B. PSP-3000 users 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 firmware that can run homebrew. Phats are fully hackable. 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. You can bypass this by using Pandora (DC8 will take you to 5.00 M33-4), or Hellcat's Recovery Flasher. Now installing M33 firmware is another story. It is easy if you know what you're doing. This process varies on one thing: your firmware. If you are 1.00 - 5.03, you are set to install custom firmware via the ChickHEN + Recovery Flasher method. If you are on any higher firmware or wish to install custom firmware via Pandora, take a look at the appropriate links below. Firmware: 5.03 and below Installing CFW using ChickHEN + Recovery Flasher - Recommended Firmware: All (Pandora) - Requires another, already hacked, PSP Making a Pandora's Battery: The Softmod Method -- Using your Pandora's Battery Firmware: All (Pandora) Making a Pandora's Battery: The Hardmod Method -- Making the Battery -- Making the Magic Memory Stick -- Using your Pandora's Battery Carefully read the tutorials that these links go to. These methods will not work with Slims that contain the TA-088v3 Slims, PSP-3000s, or the PSP GO!. Slims with the TA-085 series motherboards, the TA-088v1 and v2 motherboards as well as the TA-090v1 motherboard are hackable. B. Slim Users - Hackable Motherboards If you have a Slim with a hackable motherboard, your two options for hacking your PSP and installing custom firmware remains the same. If you are on 3.60 - 5.03, you can use the ChickHEN method. Again, if you have Pandora available, you can use that method instead. Firmware: 5.03 and below Installing CFW using ChickHEN + Recovery Flasher - Recommended Firmware: All (Pandora) - Requires another, already hacked, PSP Making a Pandora's Battery: The Softmod Method -- Using your Pandora's Battery Firmware: All (Pandora) Making a Pandora's Battery: The Hardmod Method -- Making the Battery -- Making the Magic Memory Stick -- Using your Pandora's Battery BIG NOTE: Newer Slims (TA-088v3 motherboards!) and PSP-3000s have a motherboard that disables Pandora completed. If you bought your PSP and it had a firmware that came with 4.00 or higher, it is unhackable. (If it is used, find out the original firmware) It being updated to 4.00+ and it having 4.00+ out of the box are two different things. THESE MOTHERBOARDS ARE NOT FULLY HACKABLE AT THIS TIME! C. PSP Slims with unhackable motherboards (TA-088v3) and PSP-3000 There is only one option for those who have unhackable motherboards. (The TA-088v3 Slim ; PSP-3000 units) However, this method completely relies on your firmware. Like the first method of sections A and B, you can use ChickHEN to run homebrew. However, due to the fact that we have been struggling to make any progress, this method is not permanent. Therefore, ChickHEN will allow homebrew (with one extra step), but will not allow a permanent custom firmware flash. Firmware: 5.03 and below Using Custom Firmware Enabler on your "Unhackable" PSP NOTE: Again, attempting to flash permanent custom firmware to your PSP will result in a permanent brick that will only be fixable on two accounts: If you send it to Sony, or wait for a breakthrough in development. LITTLE HISTORY: Here's a little history to these unhackable motherboards. When Pandora first came out for the Slims, Sony subsequently released hardware revisions that disabled Pandora battery making. However, these motherboards could still be flashed via Pandora provided that it was premade on another PSP. As time went on, the TA-088v3 began shipping out on new motherboards. Unlike the previous motherboards, the TA-088v3 featured a new ipl that not only blocked flashing via Pandora but it also blocked the possibility of permanent custom firmware. Why? The ipl controls how the PSP boots. At the moment, that ipl is partially decrypted. Once it is fully decrypted, the developers can proceed to update custom firmware installers and their Pandora code. (In which the TA-088v3 and hopefully the PSP-3000 can be hacked fully as well) 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 boot into recovery, you will have to be on a boot/reboot. (Exception: After custom firmware installs/updates) 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 M33 Firmware Readmes above to find out how! Note: Skip a step. You can access recovery if you reboot the console via the vshMenu or by other means. 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 and onwards, 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. There are also many other alternatives to this such as using PSPFiler. The big guide to ISO/CSO Ripping is here IV.Homebrew [RM33D] All homebrew use a specific kernel in order to run. Newer homebrew are built on the latest kernel that is available from the latest custom firmware. Any homebrew built for the kernel that is lower than the custom firmware you are on, it will work as long as you just use the newer kernel. (For example, a homebrew built on the 3.90 kernel will work using the 4.xx or higher kernel) Any homebrew that requires the 1.50 kernel will only work using the 1.50 kernel. You will have to reboot into recovery and switch the kernel each time. Tip: To avoid doing this for each homebrew, move all 1.50 kernel homebrew to /PSP/GAME150 and all 3.xx/4.xx/5.xx homebrew to GAMExxx (which xxx refers to your firmware version) Note: On 4.01 M33 onwards, the use of GAMExxx has changed. For all 4.xx firmwares, the folder to be used is GAME4xx. For 5.xx firmwares it is GAME5xx. This is the format for now. Do note that the xx aren't to be subsituted for numbers. It is this way so that the folder doesn't have to be changed for every single firmware upgrade. (i.e 5.01 -> 5.02, or 3.80 -> 4.01) In Addition, some homebrew are hardcoded to a specific directory. (Such as custom firmware installers) If you need to have it at a specific place, move it there instead. On Slims, there is no native 1.50 kernel support. Therefore, you must use emulators for these homebrews. (Or so to say) Some of these homebrew includes LEDA, TimeMachine and Noobz eLoader. 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 latest update is Update 6. (5.00 M33-6) 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, 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 should be 5.00 M33-6+. 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://dark-alex.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=4532 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 and will need a Pandora Battery in order to re-hack your PSP. Popsloader [UM33B] Ok. What the hell is POPSloader? Well, POPSloader 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:
Spoiler for The DIY method: 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:
[Tutorial] Scorpus' PlayStation One on PSP SuperGuide PSX on PSP Compatibility List Plugins Plugins are different .prx files that adds functionality to the custom firmware or are separate apps/tools that you can use. 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) Note: Newer games that require firmware 5.55+ need to be patched up before being played. If not, it will fail to launch. Read the following topics for more: 5.55 Game Decrypter V4 by Yoshihiro (GEN Team) 5.55 Games Compatibility List If the decrypting process seems confusing, or you cannot fully perform it, upgrade to 5.50 GEN-C as it will play these games natively. (Without no patching) The normal ISO playing rules do apply: Quote:
CPU and BUS Overclocking [UM33D] 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: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] Recover any semi-bricked custom firmware psp with this http://exophase.com/psp/hellcats-rec... Phats + Slims You can also recover any semi-bricked or fully bricked hackable PSP with Pandora. Here are easy installers to make the MMS: PSP Grader v008 You will also need the battery. 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 (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 (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 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. There's a great list on QJ.net. Don't stray for too long. See Here! Quote:
**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 -To be revised 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 Me - The Guide Scorpus - His guides 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.
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 Powered by 5.50 GEN-D2 Guide for M33 firmwares|Install DCv8|TimeMachine Tut PSP Reference Guide - Read & Contribute! Hack My Console - For all your console hacking, modding, tutorial and video needs! Last edited by Demonchild; 10-18-2009 at 01:27 PM. 
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Demonchild,
Ask a mod if they can move it to the Tutorials Forum. It will only get lost in here.
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12-26-2007, 10:38 PM
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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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Mad 3lephants 3ggs ?
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DS with FF3+M64DS+£3 swapped for BLACK 1003 PSP (v2.00)v2.00-->v1.00-->v1.50-->v3.20oeB-->v3.40oeA -->v3.52M33-4-->v3.71M33-3(+1.50)-->v3.52M33-->BRICKED-->home made pandora-->v1.50-->v3.52M33-4-->v3.80M33-4(+1.50) -->v4.01M33-2(+1.50)+piKey0.45 with PalmOne UWK
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PSP 1.5 got on USA first day is was 1.5 NOW 4.01 M33-2 -> 5.00 M33-6(1.50 addon),PS3 60GB FW:3.00 2nd PSP:PHAT 5.50 GEN-D2 It a good idea to have "Hide extensions for known file types" in Folder Options(under Tool) unchecked (turn on extensions) 
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