yup...
i think so...
but edy enjoyed my pokemon a lot!!!

Alright.This means you need a Pandora's battery and a Magic Memory stick.That's the only way you can install custom firmware back on your psp (Unless you do have a modchip which i'm sure you don't ).Now to create a Pandora's Battery,you can either softmod or hardmod it.

Softmodding means you need access to an already hacked psp which can be used to run the Pandora Installer which does all the work for you. (Best for the moment is DCV6).

Hardmodding,as the name says involves you opening and cutting a pin of the battery.Now before you even try this process,i wish to warn you that it's dangerous,therfore you'll have to be really careful to avoid injuries of any sort.

The main reason why you need the Pandora's Battery is because it allows the psp to boot from the memory stick instead of the flash 0 (The 'normal' way).By doing so,we can peform anything we want on our psp no matter what firmware we have in our flash.It's a very smart hack.

Now,if you wish to proceed with any of the above processes,inform me,and i'll help you with the rest.

is ok
i am happy that you can solve the problem ya
any problem just post in this thread..
i am willing to help

Alright,i've just completed another guide that might be useful.If any of you moderators see this guide,and think it should be stickied,then yea,otherwise fine lol

It's a very simple (noob-friendly) guide that i've created.It shows one,how to install CXMB 3.2.1 on their psp (3.71m33,3.80m33,3.90m33 and 4.01m33).

I made this guide because i saw many people worldwide failing to understand the VSH.txt editing part especially the ones who already have plugins on their psp.

Guide : http://psph.malloc.us/viewtopic.php?f=2&p=286#p286

And Allen96173,if i come to your shop,you can give me discount ah? hehe

what is the different between firmware 3.71 m33 and the other latest version?
and which one is better for better gaming experience?
thx

whoa playboy, that theme is so awesome. where can i find more and what else are there??

how do i enable VSH menu ? ... i want to go to the menu to set CPU clock to 333 ~.~...

also,.. can someone explain about the plugin thingy ? ...
what does C stands for ? O_o in the CXMB .. custom ?

This post has been edited by jasperng: Aug 8 2008, 07:54 AM

Hey guys,

Planning to get a PSP but currently overseas. Was looking at some posts here about the new models not being able to be pandora'ed, does that mean it cannot be hack to play downloaded games?

Trying to decide if i should wait and buy myself when i get home or get someone to buy for me now

off your psp, then press R when you turn on.
then you can set your clock speed there.
if you want to enable vsh, go to plugins. and enable what your vsh is and quit everything.

Hi, currently mine PSP firmware 2.71 SE-C, how to upgrade 4.01 M33-2?

no problem

Ok.All custom firmwares are good for gaming purposes.There is however,one reason why most people (usually devs) prefer to stay on 3.71m33 instead of upgrading to 4.01m33.

They tend to use plugins.Plugins come in the form on prx's and it allows a user to run their desired code either during a game,while scrolling in the XMB or when running a ps1 game on their psp.Other than this,there is no other reason to stay on 3.71m33.It's best to upgrade to 4.01m33.

Once you've upgraded to 4.01m33,and if you do not like it for some reason,you can always reflash it to 3.71m33 using Hellcat's Recovery Tool.My guide : Recovery Flasher

Now,if you wish to upgrade to 4.01m33,do the following.

1)Go to recovery mode and set your kernel to 3.71 (Recovery : Hold the off switch for about 3-4 seconds,then HOLD R and boot your psp up.You should be in recovery mode.Now go to configuration,and hit X at the third option (Game Folder Hombrew) until it says "371".

2)Then download 4.01m33 files

3)Download this too 4.01 official eboot

4)Now open the 4.01m33 installer (step 2),and you should see several files and folders including the UPDATE folder.

5)Copy the UPDATE folder and paste it in PSP/GAME.

6)Now,time for the 4.01eboot

7)Copy the 401.PBP and paste it in the UPDATE folder as well.

8)It should be like this ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/eboot.pbp && 401.PBP

9)Execute the installer from the game tab.

10)After the installation finishes,REMEMBER TO CLICK X OR YOU'LL BRICK.

11)Done! Enjoy!

Aha,yea those themes are awesome.Get them all here : Consolespot

If you want more themes,just google for CTF themes for x.xx firmware.

Anyways,was my guide easy or what?
I just want to make sure it's easy cause if it's hard,and silly (lol) then i might have to edit it.

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Added on August 8, 2008, 3:18 pmAlright it's pretty simple really.

You've got two options.
1)Upgrade to 3.52m33-4 from 2.71SE-C,then upgrade again to 4.01m33.
2)Upgrade to 3.71m33 directly from recovery mode,then upgrade to 4.01m33.

I think it's best for you to use the 1st method.Now,use this easy-installer that does all the work for you.
Download : 3.52m33 easy

I assume that you do have a Windows XP pc.If you have a Linux or a Mac OS,inform me and i'll guide you through the upgrade.

Once you've upgraded to 3.52m33-4 (Make sure you install the -4 patch as well.It has the calender like icon0.png)

Use this 'guide' and upgrade to 4.01m33

1)Go to recovery mode and set your kernel to 3.52 (Recovery : Hold the off switch for about 3-4 seconds,then HOLD R and boot your psp up.You should be in recovery mode.Now go to configuration,and hit X at the third option (Game Folder Hombrew) until it says "352 kernel".

2)Then download 4.01m33 4.01m33 files

3)Download this too : 4.01 eboot

4)Now open the 4.01m33 installer (step 2),and you should see several files and folders including the UPDATE folder.

5)Copy the UPDATE folder and paste it in PSP/GAME.

6)Now,time for the 4.01eboot

7)Copy the 401.PBP and paste it in the UPDATE folder as well.

8)It should be like this ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/eboot.pbp && 401.PBP

9)Execute the installer from the game tab.

10)After the installation finishes,REMEMBER TO CLICK X OR YOU'LL BRICK.

11)Done! Enjoy!

Hope that helps you mate.If you did it all right,you might just have a sweet looking 4.01m33 firmware on your psp


This post has been edited by Playboy21: Aug 8 2008, 03:18 PM

Mwahaha,thanks for your kindness.Actually,i'm thinking about working in a PSP shop once i've done with my PMR which is in about 2 months time.Maybe just maybe,if my dad allows,i'll come to you Allen

playboy are you sure you are 15?

haha. good luck on your PMR first

eh? Why,i'm dead serious man..
If you need assurance,i can get you pictures of my school text books.
I have it right in front of me.

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Added on August 8, 2008, 4:20 pmhaha lol,still preparing for it.Sejarah = damn.

This post has been edited by Playboy21: Aug 8 2008, 04:20 PM

yeah its straightforward and easy enough. considering my so-so skills in psp firmwares.
but still, you being 15? haha, sounded more like 19-22 year old from your experience. ever hard modded your psp? im thinking about painting it lime green and green leds. only problem is, that dude selling LEDs in bulk sale is realy2 inactive. T_T
owh, and maybe a new pair of speakers in the UMD slot. ahaha

Nah,i've never hardmodded my psp.I like it the way it is,plus i don't have any knowledge on it.Well,learnt some in school about IC's and stuff,but hah i don't want to mess my psp up.Green LEDs would look cool though.Get me a picture of it once you've done it.

Dude,i'm serious...i'm 15. :|

hahah. never hardmodded one myself hope i dont screw it up.
yea i'll post some picts or maybe video after its done. admired wetfusion's psp mod.