Attention PSP-3000 owners, or those less fortunate sporting a TA-088v3-enabled 2000; a new custom firmware has been scheduled for release come Halloween day. I’m talking about Team GEN and CFW 5.03 GEN-B.

Considering it’s been awhile I’ll give you a little background; you know, in case you’re new to this… Back in May Team Typhoon released ChickHEN — the homebrew enabler — enabling homebrew on PSP-2000 TA-088v3 and PSP-3000 models running firmware 5.03. Shortly after we witnessed a flurry of CFWEnabler updates from Becus25 and Xenogears, which of course, you guessed it, enabled select custom firmware features — plugins, ISOs, etc. After a few of those, Team GEN showed up, and just like a mother abandoning her newborn, leaves 5.03 GEN-A on the scenes doorstep. Becus25 and Xenogears continued on while GEN focused on other successful endeavours. Now we’re left with today and the future that is Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B.

PSP Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B will feature:

• PSP-2000 v3 and PSP-3000 support
• PS1/PSOne game compatibility
• Run protected UMDs/backups
• Run 5.55+ required UMDs/backups
• GEN VSH MENU
• Recovery in VSH

In the meantime, get a head start by downloading:

ChickHEN R2

and:

CFWEnabler 3.60 or Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A.

- source: pspgen

Perhaps this is the reason behind Sony issuing PSP Firmware Update 5.51… A German developer who goes by the name of Miche2245 has discovered a Save Game vulnerability in PSP Firmware 5.50. Currently the Japanese version of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and the English version of Need for Speed: Underground work.

The exploit you may download below is for Monster Hunter 2. Once executed by loading the save game you can then utilize ChickHEN — the homebrew enabler — under PSP Firmware 5.50.

Props Miche2245. Nice work.

Download: FW 5.50 SaveGame (Monster Hunter Freedom 2) Exploit

- source: pspking.de

Booyaka! Just what you’ve been waiting for… No, it’s not the next M33 CFW — it’s Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A for Team Typhoon’s ChickHEN. It offers all the benefits of 5.02GEN-A, plus the following –

• PSP-3000 and PSP-2000 v3 Support
• PSOne Game Support
• ISO/UMD Backup Support
• GEN VSH MENU
• Recovery in VSH available (some bugs remain – see the README)
• Access to PSN

How to install 5.03GEN-A:

1. Connect your PSP to the computer via USB when you have loaded ChickHEN R2
2. Unzip 5.03GEN-A
3. Double click on “LAUNCH-ME.exe” (GUI)
4. PSP Model: depending on your PSP, choose the option PSP-2000 or PSP-3000
5. Mode: Choose option FULL
6. PSP Install: Choose option YES
7. Push START
8. The files are copied on your PSP
9. Disconnect the PSP from USB
10. Launch the main EBOOT.PBP using ChickHEN R2 (only R2! NOT R1!).
11. When the app loads, press L or R to flash the firmware in your flash. YOU ONLY NEED MAKE IT ONE TIME!
12. Press CIRCLE to reboot in the custom firmware.

Props to those over at pspgen and everyone else involved — real nice work. If you’re English speaking and need help, refer to this thread.

Download:
ChickHEN R2
Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A for ChickHEN R2

- source: pspgen

No, still no PSP-3000 support, it’s stability and various improvements garnering this release… This is Xenogears and Becus25’s Custom Firmware Enabler version 2.50. Need more info? It’s all here.

• Fixed a bug that prevented exiting a game
• Improved POPS
• Fixed a bug that prevented activating the plugins
• Improved the detection system version of the program. E ‘can install an older version (not recommended)
• Improved the detection system of the model. There are no more crashes with modified versions dell’HEN
• Fixed a bug that crashed the configuration menu
• Improved system patch ChickHEN
• It is no longer necessary that the folder is called CFWEnabler

Download:
ChickHEN R2
CFW Enabler v2.50 for ChickHEN

- source: dcemu

One for the weekend… Have at it with Xenogears and Becus25’s Custom Firmware Enabler v2.10. Not only will you get the satisfaction of utilizing your UMD backups, you now get POPS (PSOne emulation) support.

And before you ask –
No, ISO/POPS does not work with PSP-3000 models.

How to enable POPS –

1. Download FW 5.00 and PSARDumper
2. Start PSARDumper and decrypt the 5.00 EBOOT
3. Copy “pops.prx” and “popsman.prx” from the F0 directory to your memory stick under PSP/GAME/CFWEnabler/Pops
4. Enable the option, “Enable Pops Support” from CFWEnabler

Custom Firmware Enabler [translated] changes…

Download:
ChickHEN R2
CFW Enabler v2.10 for ChickHEN

- source: dark-alex forums

I’ve got good news, even more good news, and sadly, some bad news… First, the good stuff: Xenogears and Becus25 have released Custom Firmware Enabler v1.0. This will enable select features — everything but POPs and the recovery console — that are present in most custom firmwares… And yeah, I’m talking ISO (backups of your legitimately owned UMDs) support, baby! Even better: ISOs are working with handhelds sporting the TA-088v3 motherboard. Now onto the bad news… I’m sorry PSP-3000 users — no ISO support for you, not yet anyway.

How to use Custom Firmware Enabler?

1. Copy the CFWEnabler folder to your ms0:/PSP/GAME/ directory.
2. Run ChickHEN R2 to enable homebrew.
3. Start the app called “CFW Loader for ChickHEN”. The first time it will ask you to install the CFW modules to flash0 by pressing circle; then press “X” to start.

With that said, CFW Enabler does in fact write to Flash0. So please exercise caution when using this homebrew; i.e.) Do not turn off your PSP while the modules are flashed.

Cheers Xenogears and Becus25. Nice work.

Download:
ChickHEN R2
CFW Enabler v1.0 for ChickHEN

- source: sceners

Board up your windows, ready your bunker, and be sure to equip your PSP — there’s a homebrew shit storm comin’ in hot. That’s right, with a maximum of 34 knots (or higher) is Team Typhoon with ChickHEN R2 — the Homebrew Enabler. And this time it ain’t no joke; R2 actually enables homebrew, for real.

ChickHEN R2 changes:

• Now supports homebrew
• Homebrew Support enhanced
• Tiff image blocking in HEN (displays unsupported)

ChickHEN Discussion Thread

Download: ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler R2

- source: davee-x

Update: Ok, try this… It’s an unofficial fix from maibrithahn; re-download ChickHEN below. Apparently an official fix will be issued tomorrow.

Update: Well… I just tried it, and funny enough, it doesn’t work… You’re dumped into the HEN environment; however, homebrew is not enabled. After further investigation it seems I’m not the only one experiencing this. Stay tuned.

The slump is over PSP-3000 owners — Team Typhoon has released their much-anticipated Homebrew Enabler — ChickHEN R1.

ChickHEN takes advantage of MaTiAz’s discovered TIFF exploit enabling all styles of homebrew to be executed on PSP-1000, 2000, and now 3000 models. When ChickHEN is initialized it performs a kernel exploit and reboots the PSP into HEN mode; ChickHEN remains resident in memory allowing you to launch your homebrew from the XMB like it ain’t no thang.

What ChickHEN does NOT do:

• Run ISO, CSO, or any other form of UMD backup
• Run PSX Games
• Touch The Flash
• Allow the use of Custom Firmware
• Load plugins

How to use ChickHEN:

1. First off use the supplied TIFF image and place it in the PSP>PHOTO Directory.
2. Copy h.bin over to the MS ROOT and safely remove device.
3. Scroll over to the PHOTO icon on the XMB and click the ChickHEN folder and wait. (This will not work the first time, you may have to just use a method of loading that works for you but this is what we have found most efficient).
4. If all goes well the screen should blank out and flash green showing that the HEN is loaded and all is well.
5. Wait for your PSP to reboot and check your PSP’s system software. It should now display: “5.03 ChickHEN”.
6. Scroll on over to GAME and enjoy some Homebrew!

ChickHEN Discussion Thread

Download: ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler (Unofficial Fix)

- source: davee-x