Cool, I love Mac OS~~

currently using ptf themes only. i really want to use those cool looking xmb and custom intros but very scared of bricking my psp.

Although I have to warned you people that firmware 3.80 M33-4 will cause noticeable lagging in fast-paced games like Ridge Racer 2 etc. I wish i didn't move from 3.71 didn't I. Well, no turning back, I guess although there's this pandora thing which I can't comprehend.

My advise to fellow LYN is to hold-on for a while at 3.71 M33-4, until they release fix for the game-lag due to memory stick access thingy.

Somehow I wish I did not move from 3.71M33-4. The firmware 3.80M33-4 cause noticeable lagging in my Ridge racer 2 etc. Other than that It's ok.

After reading your post, I straight tested on my games because I have not played any of my racing games since I updated my firmware yesterday.
I tested on Ridge Racer, it works flawlessly for me, no lagging for mine. Maybe mine is the first edition of RR not RR2. Then, I switched on to Sega Rally, another racing games, no problem too.

Maybe others can try on theirs? I am also using 3.80 M33-4 by the way.

Please do try Ridge Racer 2, you'll notice a 1-2 second lag and Wipeout Pulse 1-2 frame unrendered. I don't want to mention GTA. But I think fix is on the way, so no biggie.

what is size of ur memory stick... if 4 gig.. u just have to format ur memory stick to FAT16 format instead of FAT32.. psp will read faster on memory stick with FAT16 format..

4 Gigs formatted via PSP. So is that FAT 32 or FAT16. Sorry to say I do not have one of those memory stick reader/writer to use PC to format.

If 4 GB, PSP will automatically format it to FAT32. If you don't have Memory Stick reader, you can use USB cable to format the memory stick.

yup.. if 4gig.. sure u'll face the lag prob.. so just format ur memory stick to FAT16 format.. then, u can play what ever game as smooth as a silk.. huhu..

this is the guide

How to format specifying filesystem

just connect ur psp to ur pc as usual.. then do the step below...

1. Go to Start Menu -> Run...
2. Type 'cmd' without quotes
3. At command prompt, type:
'format x: /q /fs:FAT' (without quotes, this is for FAT16 filesystem)
(change x to your MS drive)

If asks for a Force Dismount, choose yes.
If it warns you about compatibility problems on FAT16, just ignore it.
If it asks for a Volume Label, just type anything or none at all.

gudluck..

back up ur folder and any save game coz memory stick will be formatted fresh like a baby...

Okie, I'll give this a whirl tonite. Have to copy all the folders inside the Memstick right, right ? After formatting, then copy everything back as it is, yes ?

Thanks for the guide.

ok.. my pleasure... sharing is caring right.. huhu..

Sure. The strangest thing is yesterday on firmware 3.71 m33-4 there's no lagging in Ridge Racer 2. It's only after firmware upgrade 3.80M33-4 that this problem start. Although I have been on FAT32 since I bought the PSP last week. Well, this is minor thing. let's focus on other stuff like SKYPE, MSN and Yahoo messenger on PSP.

actually.. if u buy ur psp with ur 4 gig memory.. some of seller already formated ur memory stick to FAT16.. so u didnt realize that ur memory already on that format.. BTW... that for everyone that faced the same prob.. actually, this problem also did happen to me.. then i figure out the solution from other forum...

i updated cos my 3.71
A)crashes when playing psx games
B)the skip sony logo doesnt work

wasted my time updating,cos the problem still persists

Okay, upon your request I tested my GTA Liberty City Stories, it did show some lagging, or it was actually like that? Only played once so didn't really notice its frame rate. Luckily I am not a fan of GTA series...

Somehow there are some slowdowns with MSes after the 3.80 update. The list is too long to be pasted here. I can't verify the list as I'm still on 3.71

http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=96816

I got that game as well, it doesn't make any differences, perhaps ur memory stick is using Fat32?

GTA is having the most impact on the new firmware, due to it's streaming nature from UMD/mspd.

Tested that game and there are no lag. I'm on 3.80 M33-4 and memory stick formatted to FAT32.

just try to format ur memory stick to FAT16 guys... n then just update ur result ok...

sorry for trouble anyone here.

i had read through the guide but still no idea how to upgrade to 3.80 M33.

can anyone give me a step by step guide?

and can answer some of my questions please.

1)i am using a 3.71 M33 firmware slim PSP, so should i use Pandora or DCv3? i heard that Pandora can't work well on slim.

2)so Pandora and DCv3 have same function as well?

3)i still need to create nand with other tool?

4)i heard that can't update(some sort of that) with the usb, or it will damage the idstorage or flash0 or flash1. can explain to me what is that?

5)What i have to take care or mention when i upgrading to 3.80 M33? i mean i have to use AC power, can't do it through usb and other as well?

*end*

please don't flame or ban me, because i have no idea how to upgrade to 3.80 M33.

thanks.

1) Pandora and DCv3 are only needed if you want to downgrade to older FWs. You can also use DCv3 to update to 3.80 but it is easier to use normal method

2) Pandora batt is required to make the PSP to read IPLs straight from MS and DCv3 have the software needed to flash the NAND

3) If you already have a NAND dump then you dont have to make a new one

4) Flashing via USB is buggy on 3.71 M33-2 but it has been fixed on 3.71 M33-4 but to be on the safe side, make sure you have a NAND dump for your slim. NAND on the PSP is where the firmware is stored. There are 4 NAND partitions: flash0, flash1, 2, 3, etc2.. flash0 stores the firmware and flash1 stores the setting of the PSP, flash2 for DRM licenses etc2. Somehow on slim, the flash0 is kinda encrypted and if the partition is damaged, you cant recover it fully unless you have a working NAND dump to restore it.

I use FAT16. I've already try some games....

Result:

1) Wipeout Pulse - Lag a bit....but not much.
2) Ridge Racer 2 - Lag every 3 seconds
3) GTA LCS - Lag almost everytime

Thank god nothing happen on MHF2

wow... we've got quite varies of result.. anybody else? coz.. so far.. for me.. its work fine.. but not yet tested with GTA.. high end game for psp ... can we said that?

Yes you can..

thanks for your explaination.

1)so if i wanna upgrade to 3.80 M33, i don't need the Pandora and DCv3?

2)i used to create a NAND before.but is that NAND contain for 4 partitions? or just for flash0?

3)so j have to create DCv3 to prevent my PSP bricked?

4)once i bricked my PSP, i can't swithc on my PSP? or cant go into XMB?

5)how to check my PSP is 3.70 M33 v2 pr v4? it only show 3.70 M33

sorry for the troublesome question again.

Now I'm feeling guilty already bringing up the lag for 3.80 firmware. But do not get paranoid people because I'm sure there will be fix and solution for this. Numerous users worldwide also has reporting the slight slow-down. So just wait a little bit.

1) Yes

2) The dump contains all flash0 1 2 3 partitions

3) DCv3 is needed to restrore bricks but the chance of bricking during fw upgrading from MS is quite negligible

4) You cant go into XMB and Recovery mode as well

5) if 3.70 M33 then it is most likely v1

The minimum requirement to upgrade to 3.80 M33 is 3.52 I think so you should be fine upgrading from your current FW. Make sure to upgrade to 3.80 M33-1 first and then only upgrade to M33-4

ok, final confirmation.

first, i have to download the 3.80 firmware, then download the M33-1 and M33-4.

then put the update and M33-1 in PSP/GAME/

since my firmware is 3.71 M33-1, is that possible i use usb to upgrage it to 3.80?

update not mean flashing?

Flashing via USB means rewriting the NAND chips directly using USB connected to a computer. Normal upgrading only flash the NAND using memory stick inside the PSP. You can transfer the files into the memstick via USB.

about the lag problem... so do i.. it happen to me as well .. but only with high end game like GTA... others that that.. it works fine n perfect... but, after saw my psp cant manage to own GTA, fell a bit frustrated coz upgrade my CFW too fast.. huhu.. hopefully, there will be a solution to this problem..

for the internet radio, we can't find the radio we wish to?

eg:kawaii radio

problem solve

most probable is my line problem, it keep streaming......

S**T.. supposed to be ok... i already tried to format back to FAT32.. seem better than FAT16.. but then, back to FAT16.. hehe.. just wait for the solution coz lazy to downgrade... BTW, what is ur secret adjustment?

I just edited my post...LOL.

Ridge Racer 2 also working fine now...no lag between 3 seconds like before.

oo.. ic.. thanks dude..

I will put this tutorial right on the Tips and Tricks section within these few days.

Thanks for it, sprix.

ok.. no prob..

The reason for the lagging is because of the memory stick driver being changed by Sony and the overclocking feature is broken on 3.80M33 to v4. The temporary fix is to use CWCheat to overclock. That should solve the problem temporarily until D_A decides to release -5 to fix the problem.

gosh... if only i knew this earlier I wont rush to update so early

lesson learnt: never rush into CFW update unless it's proven safe / games you play require them

Playsafe is best.. BUT
The thrill is when u journey to new land....

"PATA PATA PATA PON"
"PATA PATA PATA PON"

yup.. that right.. maybe next time.. we must wait around 1 month before upgrade to new one... but, just now I've downloaded recovery file to downgrade any CFW M33 to 1.5.. without pandora.. want to wait until this problem solve or just downgrade eh?

ehe
worst come worst, if it doesn't get fixed in 2-3 months, I have to get it downgraded already

But maybe that time games that require firmware 3.80 will be released. From the past firmware releases I notice that when a new firmware is released, 3 months later will come out a game that requires that firmware.

Since 3.80 (official Sony's) was released last month, maybe games released in March such as God of War or Crisis Core, will require 3.80.

hi guys.. i'm tinking of using psp to replace my DAP. i have some questions..

how do psp organise the music file? display by folder? can i have the option to organise them in folder yet able to play "all track?"

can i create a playlist on the go?

i know album art is supported. but how do u link the album art to the mp3?

is there a keyword search for me to look for a particular music file?


haha. thx! i dun have much fren dat got psp so i cant get to try hand on. tq!

I'd like to stress once more:

Piracy talk (ISO, loaders, etc) in this thread will not be tolerated and offenders will be reported. Please take note.

oopps

Funniest sequence of posts, ever

opss... sorry dude.. forgot about that... huhu

3.80 M33-5 is released

http://www.dark-alex.org/