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V3N0M

July 17th, 2007, 08:57

The purpose of this thread is to inform those who aren’t up to date with the latest Custom Firmware releases and who need clarification in the world of Custom Firmware's for the PSP. I will continue to update this thread with any new Custom Firmware’s. I will also provide descriptions about them and add a list of features and issues to each Custom Firmware. Remember that any Features/Issues listed will be current to the latest Custom Firmware release.

Dark_Alex’s 1.5POC Custom Firmware

In July 2006 Dark_Alex released his 1.5POC ( Proof of Concept ) Custom Firmware for the PSP. This was the first Proof of Concept that Custom Firmware on PSP was a reality. Although unknown at the time Dark_Alex coding talents would soon become known far and wide throughout the PSP Homebrew & Hacking Scene. This 1.5 Proof of Concept Custom Firmware would later go through many revisions but eventually evolve into what we know today as Open Edition Custom Firmware or OE Custom Firmware.

Revisions:

1.5POC http://www.sendspace.com/file/jstwa3

Features:

- Recovery mode
- Launch update eboot ( Recovery Option )
- No kxploit ( Can run 1.0 formatted eboots )
- No corrupt icons ( Disabled by default check config.txt for details)
- Skip SCE intro ( Disabled by default check config.txt for details )
- R Trigger pressed on startup: Enters Recovery mode

Issues:

Harleyg’s Custom Firmware

Harleyg’s Custom Firmware was released soon after Dark_Alex’s 1.5 Proof of Concept Custom Firmware. Harleyg’s Custom Firmware was built upon the 1.5 Proof of Concept Custom Firmware along with it added many useful features that would end up being apart of many other Custom Firmwares.

Revisions:

Harleyg’s Custom Firmware v0.1 http://www.sendspace.com/file/h8l3z3
Harleyg’s Custom Firmware v0.2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/6rtmsc

Features:

- Recovery mode
- USB mode ( Recovery Option )
- Clockspeed configuration ( Recovery Option )
- Launch update eboot ( Recovery Option )
- No corrupt icons ( Enabled by default check config.txt for details )
- Skip SCE intro ( Enabled by default check config.txt for details )
- No kxploit ( Can run 1.0 formatted eboots )
- WLAN switch down: Loads Devhook
- WLAN switch up: Loads XMB
- HOLD on: Loads Recovery mode

Issues:

Dark_Alex’s SE Custom Firmware

On October 8, 2006 Dark_Alex's Custom Firmware 2.71SE-A was released. This was the first Custom Firmware that utilized the best features of both 2.71 and 1.5 Official Firmware. Features like the 2.71 Web Browser and the ability to run unsigned code from 1.5 to name a few. Along with adding many more useful and creative features like the recovery configuration mode at the time made this the #1 Custom Firmware to have.

Revisions:

2.71SE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/yoju98
2.71SE-B http://www.sendspace.com/file/1uwjgg
2.71SE-B2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/uz9ges
2.71SE-B3 http://www.sendspace.com/file/98rgrj
2.71SE-C http://www.sendspace.com/file/1dfb9b

Features:

- Utilizes the best features of 2.71 & 1.5 Official Firmware
- Recovery Mode
- Loading of ISOs & CSOs from the game menu in the XMB
- Experimental No-UMD ISO loading
- Load PRX files directly from the memory stick ( Plugins )

Issues:

Team WFi’s WFi Custom Firmware/Expansion

On December 5, 2006 Team WFi’s Custom Firmware 3.01WFi was released. This Custom Firmware was built upon Dark_Alex’s SE Firmware in an effort to continue SE. This Custom Firmware while retaining some of the previous features of SE & Official Sony Firmware has many bugs/issues. -Info Provided by: burrito

Revisions:

3.01WFi http://www.sendspace.com/file/v3gtmb

Features:

- Some Features of previous SE & Official Sony Firmware
- SE Recovery
- Experimental No-UMD ( Recovery Option )
- Support for 1.00/1.50 eboots ( Needs PBPUnpacker Fix )
- Support for 2.XX eboots
- ISO/CSO loading from XMB
- MP3 Visualizer
- Video Player
- Photo Viewer
- UMD Auto-Start Setting
- USB Connection ( Mass Storage )
- Support for WiFi
- All other XMB functions ( Except for issues with certain XMB functions )

Issues:

- 2.71SE-C must be freshly installed before installing Team WFi’s 3.01SE Custom Firmware ( High Chance of Bricking if Installed on any other Firmware )
- Any HEX-modified files, or PRX plugins flashed must be removed prior to installation ( High Chance of Bricking )
- When you go to system settings you will get a BSoD ( First time run problems )
- Power Settings freezes PSP
- BSoD may occur, when entering language and time zone, after time zone is selected, PSP freezes ( FIX: Hard-Power Off PSP should then correct itself )
- DNAS functions don’t work properly ( enabling WMA/Flash )
- Some Homebrew wont run/function properly ( FIXED: PBPUnpacker Fix -check README for details )
- Under System Settings, the firmware version displays 2.71 SE-C.
- The arrow keys that appear while reading agreements, as well as the arrow next to your text in the On Screen Keyboard, do not display properly. Some other symbols may not show properly either. These have no real effect on the PSP as long as you know which button means ok and which means cancel.
- Online Manuals are not functional
- PS1 Emulation is not functional
- PS3 Remote Play is not functional
- Location Free TV ( Intentionally removed to save space. )
- Web Browser ( Intentionally removed to save space. )
- RSS was intentionally removed ( Support was broken )
- Animated Gameboot will be plain white ( ‘gameboot.pmf’ animation intentionally removed to save space )
- System Settings ( -Power Save menu functional/accessible, -First time run problems )
- Support for Camera ( UNCONFIMRED? )

Dark_Alex’s OE Custom Firmware

On December 21, 2006 Dark_Alex’s Custom Firmware 3.02OE-A was released. OE Firmware is the successor to SE Firmware. OE Firmware contained the same features of SE Firmware excluding the Location Free player and the Korean fonts this was to save space for other features. As with every Update of Official 3.XX Firmware OE supported all 3.XX features plus it’s own.

Revisions:

3.02OE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/zrsl06
3.02OE-B http://www.sendspace.com/file/pttowd
3.03OE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/wqv0lk
3.03OE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/3ghrxl
3.03OE-B http://www.sendspace.com/file/ypn16f
3.03OE-C http://www.sendspace.com/file/t3hk9c
3.10OE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/uy6lve
3.10OE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/4b54nm
3.30OE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/9zgbfp
3.30OE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/snehnl
3.40OE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/wt2zl1

Features:

- All Features of previous SE & Official Sony Firmware
- Ability your own PSX ISO’s after converting them ( POPs )
- Added support for compression in PSX ISOs ( POPs)
- Registry Hacks ( Ability to activate/change WMA, Flash Player, Button assign ) -Info Provided by: HAMMIEZ
- Power brightness 4th level
- Bug Fixes

Issues:

- Location Free Player ( Removed to save space )
- Korean Fonts ( Removed to save space )

3.03/3.10OE Mix-up Custom Firmware ( Undiluted Platinum Modchip users only )

Released on February 18, 2007, 3.03/3.10OE Mix-up in simple terms is an OE update for Undiluted Platinum users to have both the VSH of 3.03 and the kernel of 3.10 to launch PSP and PSX games. -All Info Provided by: Chameleon

Revisions:

3.03/3.10OE Mix-up

Features:

- Recovery mode
- You can access both flashes via USB ( Recovery Option )
- Can customize 3.03 XMB
- Ability to switch the nand of the PSP ( Between 3.03OE - 3.10OE ) automatically.
- This OE mix will play PSX and PSP games in higher firmwares
- No problems with PSX games or with 333 MHz
- Support for sleep mode ( Automatically switches the nand to last previously used ) no longer need to press ‘L’ ( In fact, you must not press it )

Issues:

Eiffle56's 1.53 Custom Firmware

On February 19, 2007 Eiffle56’s 1.53 Custom Firmware was released. This Custom Firmware was created to suit the 1.50 fanatics who were weary to upgrade to Dark Alex's OE Firmware’s. While not having many ground breaking features that hadn’t already been implemented by Dark_Alex's Proof of Concept or Harleyg’s Custom Firmware. Eiffle56’s 1.53 Custom Firmware was one of the first to have the ability of loading ISO and DAX files through the XMB without the use of Devhook. -All Info Provided by: DarthPaul & Chameleon

Revisions:

1.53 http://www.sendspace.com/file/52llrt

Features:

- Recovery Menu
- Boot Menu
- Integrated uxMB
- You can start 1.00 style EBOOTS
- Loads ISO/DAX files
- You can hide corrupt data icons
- You can load your own plugins(PRX)
- Autoboot EBOOTs at startup
- Never turn off the backlight in XMB

Issues:

- You need an UMD inserted to load ISO/DAX files

Becus25’s IE Custom Firmware/Expansion

*3.40IE*
Custom Firmware 1.50IE was created as an alternative to Dark_Alex’s OE Custom Firmware. It has some features of OE but isn’t held in the same regard. Later Custom Firmware IE had an update after Dark_Alex left the scene. The update became an Expansion to OE in an effort to continue where Dark_Alex left off. Now the reason we refer to the latest IE as Custom Firmware/Expansion and not Custom Firmware is because it now needs to be installed over OE Firmware. As the title implies its purpose now is to build upon and expand OE.

*3.51IE*
On July 19, 2007 Custom Firmware 3.51IE-A was released. 3.51IE-A was created solely as an expansion to M33 Firmware. Now the reasons we refer to IE as a Custom Firmware/Expansion and not Custom Firmware is because it needs to be installed over the latest M33 Firmware. As the title implies its sole purpose is to build upon and expand M33.

Recent information from Team M33 ( below ) explains that they no longer want Becus25 & Test30 creators of IE & LE Custom Firmware/Expansions to continue work on their expansions to Team M33’s M33 Custom Firmware.

To the attention of becus25 and test30: Please do not do any of your releases based
from our firmwares. You steal and change name but contribute a tiny 20-line plugin.
You are a shame for psp development! -Info Provided by: burrito

Revisions:

1.50IE-B2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/hdz73u
1.62IEA2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/emirwj
1.62IE-C http://www.sendspace.com/file/ibr4yt
1.62IE-D http://www.sendspace.com/file/smklrn
1.62IE-D2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/96sj9e
1.62IE-D3 http://www.sendspace.com/file/mc9uxq
1.62IE-D4 http://www.sendspace.com/file/1zypj8
3.00IE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/3lkhvk
3.02IE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/ikdkzp
3.02IE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/ny6n6m
3.40IE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/6qm3i1
3.40IE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/ux5e0k
3.51IE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/ncq714

Features:

*3.40IE-A*
- All Functions of OE Firmware
- Two recovery modes IE recovery and the original OE recovery.
- Change the speed of CPU ( IE Recovery Option )
- Access ms0, flash0/1/2 through USB ( IE Recovery Option )
- START pressed on startup: Enters IE Recovery mode
- R Trigger pressed on startup: Enters OE Recovery mode

*3.51IE-A*
- All Functions of latest M33 Firmware
- Two recovery modes IE recovery and the original M33 recovery.
- Access ms0, flash0/1/2 through USB ( IE Recovery Option )
- Change the speed of CPU ( IE Recovery Option )
- START pressed on startup: Enters IE Recovery mode
- R Trigger pressed on startup: Enters M33 Recovery mode

Issues:

All Issues of OE Firmware for 3.40IE
All Issues of M33 Firmware for 3.51IE

FreePlay’s The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware

On July 1, 2007 FreePlay announced his The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware. FreePlay’s The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware was built upon the 1.5 Proof of Concept Custom Firmware but gave it a new look by turning the Firmware itself into a Puzzle Bobble Game. This Custom Firmware requires you to have a backed up Puzzle Bobble ISO. The installer uses files from Puzzle Bobble ISO and your existing firmware which will then be used to create The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware.

Revisions:

The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware v0.1
The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware v0.2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/654cfe

Features:

- Recovery mode
- Launch update eboot ( Recovery Option )
- R Trigger pressed on startup: Enters Recovery mode
- Puzzle Bobble Pocket, right on flash0. Built in. No need for a UMD or memory stick
- Kxploit Only ( Can only run 1.5 formatted eboots )
- Retains all PSP XMB functions/interface
- Supports 1.50 required UMDs
- 768KB of free flash0 space

Issues:

Test30’s LE Custom Firmware/Expansion

*3.40LE*
Custom Firmware 3.40LE-A was created solely as an expansion to OE Firmware. Now the reasons we refer to LE as a Custom Firmware/Expansion and not Custom Firmware is because it needs to be installed over the latest OE Firmware. As the title implies its sole purpose is to build upon and expand OE.

*3.51LE*
On July 18, 2007 Custom Firmware 3.51LE-A was released. 3.51LE-A was created solely as an expansion to M33 Firmware. Now the reasons we refer to LE as a Custom Firmware/Expansion and not Custom Firmware is because it needs to be installed over the latest M33 Firmware. As the title implies its sole purpose is to build upon and expand M33.

Recent information from Team M33 ( below ) explains that they no longer want Becus25 & Test30 creators of IE & LE Custom Firmware/Expansions to continue work on their expansions to Team M33’s M33 Custom Firmware.

To the attention of becus25 and test30: Please do not do any of your releases based
from our firmwares. You steal and change name but contribute a tiny 20-line plugin.
You are a shame for psp development! -Info Provided by: burrito

Revisions:

3.40LE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/uctxcr
3.40LE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/eqa3fh
3.51LE-A http://www.sendspace.com/file/6fcpvl
3.51LE-A2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx85z3

Features:

*3.40LE-A*
- All Functions of OE Firmware
- Ability to activate and deactivate the network update
- Two recovery modes LE recovery and the original OE recovery
- Ability to Dump of flash0 ( LE Recovery Option )
- Ability to Dump of flash1 ( LE Recovery Option )

*3.51LE-A*
- All Functions of latest M33 Firmware
- Two recovery modes LE recovery and the original OE recovery
- Ability to Dump of flash0 ( LE Recovery Option )
- Ability to Dump of flash1 ( LE Recovery Option )
- Ability to Dump BOOT.BIN ( UMD ) ( LE Recovery Option )
- Ability to Dump of Flash in ROM ( Lower of 16MB ) ( IE Recovery Option )
- Added the option of run program at PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP ( LE Recovery Option )
- Ability to activate and deactivate the network update ( LE Recovery Option )
- Bug Fixes

Issues:

All Issues of OE Firmware for 3.40LE
All Issues of M33 Firmware for 3.51LE

Team M33’s M33 Custom Firmware

Custom Firmware M33 released on July 14, 2007 created by a group of Russian hackers. This new Custom Firmware provided all the features of OE Firmware through reverse engineering. This gave a new look and feel to the original OE while implementing the new 3.51 Official Sony Firmware into it. Creating Custom Firmware 3.51M33.

Revisions:

3.51M33 http://www.sendspace.com/file/2kge3t
3.51M33-2 http://www.sendspace.com/file/26oii4
3.51M33-3 http://www.sendspace.com/file/k4x70k
3.51M33-4 http://www.sendspace.com/file/ht84iz
3.51M33-5 http://www.sendspace.com/file/769hrw
3.51M33-6 http://www.sendspace.com/file/rfsjnb
3.51M33-7 http://www.sendspace.com/file/t1nm89
3.52M33 http://www.sendspace.com/file/dam2mj
3.52M33-2

Features:

- All Functions of OE Firmware & Official Sony Firmware 3.51
- Launch Official UMDs which require v3.51 firmware
- Direct launching of homebrew
- Direct launching of PS1 images
- Ability to alter the CPU speed of the PSP
- Revamped Recovery mode
- Multi-region
- Customize Theme ( Customization of icons, waves, backgrounds etc )
- Support for plugins in 1.5 kernel homebrew -Info Provided by: DarthPaul
- M33 No-UMD driver ( Different compatibility & performance from OE No-UMD & Sony No-UMD )
- New Sony's No-UMD driver support [np9660.prx] -Info Provided by: DarthPaul
- Automatic display fix for TA-082+ with brightness issues in 1.50 kernel
- M33 will auto detect TA-082+ with brightness problems, and will correct brightness properly
- 4th level of brightness enabled on 1.5 kernel
- "Hard Reset on 1.50 homebrew" ( M33 Recovery Option ) ( Stronger fix for non-functioning WiFi Homebrew but will boot Homebrew slower )
- Ability to Format flash1 and restore settings ( M33 Recovery Option ) -Info Provided by: burrito
- Added speeds 20 and 100 (Recovery Option ) -Info Provided by: burrito
- When in USB mode inside recovery, it is impossible to turn PSP off ( M33 Recovery Feature ) -Info Provided by: burrito
- New popsloader plugin for M33 ( supports 3.40, 3.51, 3.52 ) -Info Provided by: burrito
- Bug fixes

Issues:

- Pic1's with transparency become black -Info Provided by: Buddy4point0
- When using wallpaper and running an ISO, settings get messed up -Info Provided by: Buddy4point0
- Custom battery icon causes USB connection/photo menu not function properly -Info Provided by: Chameleon ( FIX: Use the 3.51's decrypted RCOs and not older versions ) -Info Provided by: DarthPaul
- XMB Game Menu has a slight stall when loading homebrew -Info Provided by: Chameleon
- Setting CPU to 333 causes remote play glitches -Info Provided by: Chameleon
- Settings for hiding corrupt icons via recovery sometimes resets -Info Provided by: Chameleon

Team Wild Card’s LE Custom Firmware

Custom Firmware LE released on August 6, 2007. This Custom Firmware was released earlier than planned due to a leaked source. Team Wild Card then decided to release their new Custom Firmware ahead of schedule along with its source. Team Wild Card was the first development team to release their Custom Firmware source to the public. They provided all the features of OE Firmware through reverse engineering. As well as implemented a revamped recovery system allowing the user to access the recovery menu through the XMB. This Custom Firmware has the Ironic name of “Leaked Edition”. -All Info Provided by: Squidman

Revisions:

3.40LE
3.40LE-2
3.40LE-3

Features:

- All Functions of OE Firmware & Official Sony Firmware 3.40
- Revamped new SCEP-style recovery system
- In-XMB configuration menu — to view the recovery menu/config menu, press R + SELECT
- Auto-detection of the kernel needed for homebrew - no need for GAME150 and GAME340; just put it all in GAME

Issues:

Pj1115’s XR Custom Firmware ( Custom Firmware under development )
( Release Date: TBA )

Custom Firmware XR announced by Pj1115. XR is based loosely on OE Firmware but goal is to become a great Custom Firmware in itself. Pj1115 released some information regarding his Custom Firmware XR’s Features..

Revisions:

- Currently they’re no revisions as this Custom Firmware is still under development

Future Features:

- Fixed compatibility issues with modules and resources
- New XR recovery menu
- Increased theme compatibility
- Replaced network update with custom firmware updater
- Load modules & resources from memory stick.
- Config file on the MS for other configuration ( spoof version number, recovery theming, etc. )
- Ability to have all 12 BG images as full-res
- Play MP3/WAV/OGG on boot instead of opening sound. No length restriction
- Boot password protection & integrate an adapted HideMedia
- Ability to edit config file on MS from recovery & add MAC spoofing (only affects XMB - iDstorage is untouched)
- Add super features such as dump/write NAND image, dump/write iDstorage to recovery
- Increase no-UMD compatibility
- Screensaver app for the XMB -Info Provided by: DarthPaul
- Bug fixes

Issues:

- Currently they’re no known issues as this Custom Firmware is still under development

Jas0nuk & Team’s 3.51 Custom Firmware ( Custom Firmware under development )
( Release Date & Name: TBA )

Jas0nuk & Team have announced the development of a new 3.51 Custom Firmware Rather large team of around 10 coders whose wishes are to remain anonymous for now. The Team has currently taken on the task to create next Custom Firmware. Unlike many other Custom Firmware’s that have either reverse engineered OE or created an Expansion to OE. Jas0nuk & Team’s goal is to improve upon Dark_Alex’s standards of Custom Firmware. A new Custom Firmware with the quality equivalent to or higher than OE Firmware.

Revisions:

- Currently they’re no revisions as this Custom Firmware is still under development

Future Features:

- Currently they’re no announced features as this Custom Firmware is still under development

Issues:

- Currently they’re no known issues as this Custom Firmware is still under development

NOTE:

Another version of this reference is available at Homebrew Heaven.. http://homebrewheaven.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?p=896#896 Check it out!

After reading please feel comment about the information provided. If any of the information above is inaccurate or not present ( Features or Issues or certain details not yet listed est. ) please give the proper correction and I will add it to the list. If you really want to help provide a summery of your own for any new custom firmware along with a list of features, issues, and revisions. They will be added to the list. The above is a work in progress. My goal is to keep this thread as up to date as possible. Your help is appreciated. Thanx!

HAMMIEZ

July 17th, 2007, 10:28

Thanks for posting this - I think it must be the first time all this has been put together on one page.

V3N0M

July 17th, 2007, 10:54

Thanks for posting this - I think it must be the first time all this has been put together on one page.

Thank you for your comment! It's nice to see when my work is appreciated. :) As far as I know this is the only PSP Custom Firmware Feature Reference of this magnitude. I figure I am about 75% done. So I still have some work left to do. Hopefully others will contribute by pointing out any flaws and adding new information themselves.

HAMMIEZ

July 17th, 2007, 16:29

Also, it might be worth mentioning the registry hacks to activate flash player and wma playback that were included in a few firmwares.

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 00:31

Also, it might be worth mentioning the registry hacks to activate flash player and wma playback that were included in a few firmwares.

Thanks, just added them under OE firmware. :cool: I’m a little shocked at how many custom firmware releases they’re for the PSP. Along with all their features/issues can be a bit overwhelming.. No worry’s though I'll finish this! :p Thank you for your help! Hopefully other will eventually take notice and help out too.

SpooForBrains

July 18th, 2007, 00:50

DarthPaul

July 18th, 2007, 00:55

Very nice FAQ!
Thanks to these kind of things is why I love DC Emu. And thanks to those making them,like V3N0M now! Keep it running and updated. I could help you.
And I think it's ok like it is. Rearranged by release date..

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 01:01

It makes little sense to have the old, obsolete firmwares as the first thing you see. I suggest that you rearrange it slightly, leading with entries for 3.40OE as the current stable firmware, and 3.51m33 for those that like to live on the bleeding edge. Then list the others in reverse chronological order.

That way, the information people really need is the first thing they will read.

The reason I set it up like was to explain every custom firmware available for the PSP in order of releases. I understand your idea though. So what about a rating system next to each Firmware?

JKKDARK

July 18th, 2007, 01:57

Good job and good information. I added the link on my bookmark, thanks ;)

Squidman

July 18th, 2007, 03:14

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 03:33

this is impressive, very nice work this should be a wiki, lol

and i presume that the "issues" section is for bugs and such?

well, under 3.51 M33, you could go through the release thread and see ppl mentioning some minor bugs

as for the OE/SE/IE/LE's, well those "issues" are a limited and will be a little more difficult to find

Well the issues I will list here will be current issues or very large issues with any custom firmware. Any issues listed will remain listed until they have been resolved or fixed. Once they are fixed for example in M33's case..

Example:

Team M33’s M33 Custom Firmware

Issues:

- Some Homebrew WiFi no longer functions correctly ( FIXED: Team M33 released WiFi patch which corrects issues with Homebrew WiFi )

Squidman

July 18th, 2007, 03:56

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 04:05

aah, kk, so the SE/OE/IE/LE have nothing under Issues, cause they have been resolved to the best of the creators abilities.

well, could you add one issue that i had recently today for M33?

the Issue:
leaving Remote Play causes PSP to BSOD and will crash after circle is hit, after re-setting up is complete it appears to be bricked and will shut down, but will remain normal use after a 2nd-3rd restart [can't remember if it shutdown then BSOD on start up]

Sure we can add this to the M33 issues list. But the one requirement to reporting any bugs or issues is being able to repeat them or recreate the situation. I need you to make sure that this happens every time or close to every time. Just be sure that this is an issue with the firmware itself and not another 'outside' interference.

For instance the M33 had WiFi issues that created problems when trying to use WiFi Homebrew. I tested this with an app named WiFi Controller and found that every time I tried to connect I was given the same result each time. Which along with others reporting issues with other WiFi Homebrews concluded that there was in fact an issue with WiFi in the first release of M33 Firmware.

Squidman

July 18th, 2007, 04:18

hmm, ok, now i see what you meen, i just tried to replicate it and it didn't happen...BUT! i know why, i just [5 mins ago] did the wifi and no umd fix, and now it works, so you might want to label that as a bug, but have it as a warning to people just updating and trying to do remote play with out the fix

ExcruciationX

July 18th, 2007, 05:29

Great guide, Venom! :)

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 06:30

Thank you ExcruciationX ( Boy is that a hard name to say/spell :rofl: ) and everyone else for all of the support.:thumbup:

@Squidman - I added your issue/bug with M33 Custom Firmware to the list! Thank you for your contribution. I'll give you along with anyone else credit for contributing :cool:

Remember you can help keep this reference current by posting anything information that isn't listed. I wouldn't expect anyone to write a whole section ( Unless they wanted too of course! :p ) but pointing out features/issues or even custom firmware's that I have yet to add to the list helps. Thanx!

cartmandude14

July 18th, 2007, 06:45

amazing... just simply... amazing... must have taken u a lot of time to do that... anyway good job

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 15:29

I've just updated the PSP Custom Firmware Feature Reference with FreePlay’s The Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware! I provided a summery about his firmware along with any features/issues. Enjoy!

On another note I’m getting closer to finally getting this reference up to date with all the latest custom firmware’s and their features/issues. I could use some help testing different custom firmware’s such as this Puzzle Bobble Custom Firmware to see if they're any features/issues missed. So please if you are familiar with any of the custom firmware’s listed please post any information you have regarding any custom firmware features/issues. Your contribution to this reference will be credited and appreciated. Thanx!

burrito

July 18th, 2007, 15:46

You forgot 3.01 SE by Team FWi. http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-firmware-discussion-253/t-team-fwi-re-releases-301fwi-hybrid-firmware-82285.html

V3N0M

July 18th, 2007, 17:18

You forgot 3.01 SE by Team FWi. http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-firmware-discussion-253/t-team-fwi-re-releases-301fwi-hybrid-firmware-82285.html

OMG ANOTHER ONE!?!? :rofl: I'll get right on that one and add it to the list. I'll have to do it later though I'm very tired and could use some rest. Hopefully I won’t have nightmares about all these custom firmware’s! But thank you for letting me know I missed one. :cool: Seems like new custom firmware’s are popping out left and right these days. They're probably a few others I need to track down.

Safari Al

July 18th, 2007, 17:40

They Should sticky this for noobs.

V3N0M

July 19th, 2007, 00:11

They Should sticky this for noobs.

Yes, I've talked to PSPdemon about sticking this thread. He is going to see what he can do to get this thread sticked.

On another note I have updated the PSP Custom Firmware Feature Reference with Team WFi’s 3.01FWi Custom Firmware and Test30's Custom Firmware LE updates. Thanx goes to burrito for pointing this custom firmware out to me. I've also added a few semi-issues under OE. Now its time to try and track down any other custom firmware's I may have missed.

SpooForBrains

July 19th, 2007, 01:54

V3N0M

July 19th, 2007, 02:46

OK. I get what you're doing now. You're amassing an impressive amount of information. However, this isn't a FAQ. Remember FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions. This is more like an exhaustive reference. PSP Custom Firmware Feature Reference would be a much more accurate title.

Well it started out as more of a PSP Custom Firmware FAQ but I agree it has evolved into more of custom firmware reference. So I'll have the name changed ASAP. Thanx! I guess PSP Custom Firmware Reference sounds good? I want to try to come up with a name that really just says.. PSP Custom Firmware – All You Need to Know KICK ASS REFERENCE! :rofl: :thumbup:

DarthPaul

July 20th, 2007, 00:49

V3N0M you're missing two important features on the M33:

- Support for plugins in homebrew.
- New Sony's No-UMD driver support.[np9660.prx]

And you should add under the Issues list that the issue with the custom battery icon is fixed,all you have to do is use the 3.51's rco decrypted and not the 3.40's.

And on PJ's XR.It says on his site (http://pj1115.deviant-gaming.com/WordPress/) another feature you don't have:

- Screensaver app for the XMB.

Also,I read that XR will be an add-on for M33,and not a stand-alone Custom Firmware anymore. That's great for people like me,afraid of Flashing from a firmware to another to see which one is better.

Another Custom Firmware is the Eiffel56's 1.53 CFW,and the features are:
Released date: February 19,2007

- Recovery Menu
- Boot Menu
- Integrated uxMB
- You can start 1.00 style EBOOTS
- You can hide corrupt data icons
- You can start ISO/DAX files
- You can load your own plugins(PRX)
- Autoboot EBOOTs at startup
- Never turn off the backlight in XMB

Another is the GameShark's 1.5 Media Edition Firmware,which I don't know if it's even worth posting it here,but hey,it's something. :p
Released date: December 30,2005

Features:

- Extends media capabilities to take advantage of codecs available in 2.0 firmware.
- To be used with MPH Firmware Launcher

Hope that helps!

Veskgar

July 20th, 2007, 04:53

Very nice guide!

Great job!

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 10:14

V3N0M

July 21st, 2007, 11:00

thought you should add this

http://psp-news.dcemu.co.uk/new-custom-firmware-v1-53-from-eiffle56-53506.html
(http://psp-news.dcemu.co.uk/new-custom-firmware-v1-53-from-eiffle56-53506.html)
and another bug for m33-
Settings for hiding corrupt icons via recovery sometimes resets

and someting else...

what about epsilon, undiluted platinum custom firmwares... will those have a place here?

Hey thanks for the info and yes I plan on adding every custom firmware available ( Even some that haven't been released yet ) for the PSP to this list. I've been a little busy with other things but I'm getting around to updating it with a variety of new custom firmwares. I'll try to knock out a couple of the custom firmware's you and DarthPaul mentioned tomorrow.

If you have the time and want to help out feel free to make a summery along with a list of Revisions, Features, and Issues to one of the custom firmware's you mentioned. That would help me a ton. Oh and if you could keep it in a similar format as I have this set up that would also help. You will be credited for anything you add. Thanx!

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 11:06

Sure thing, ill do the eiffle firmware now, ill pm you with the results.

V3N0M

July 21st, 2007, 11:10

Sure thing, ill do the eiffle firmware now, ill pm you with the results.

Well you can just post any new information in this thread. It looks like DarthPaul has already added the eiffle custom firmware. So you can pick another one if you want too. Trust me there are a lot of others to choose from. I'm still a little shocked at just how many they're.

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 11:26

Dang I already did it :(, I didnt look at the previous posts... my bad.

Eiffle56's 1.53 Custom Firmware/Expansion

Made to suit the 1.50 fanatics who were weary to upgrade to Dark Alex's
OE firmwares. It didnt have many ground breaking features that hadnt already
been implemented by Dax's proof of concept or Harleyg’s Custom firmware
except the loading of ISO and DAX files without the use of Devhook.

Revisions:

1.53 Custom Firmware

Features:

- Recovery Menu
- Boot Menu
- Integrated uxMB
- You can start 1.00 style EBOOTS
- Loads ISO/DAX files
- You can hide corrupt data icons
- You can load your own plugins(PRX)
- Autoboot EBOOTs at startup
- Never turn off the backlight in XMB

Issues:

- You need an UMD inserted to load ISO/DAX files

V3N0M

July 21st, 2007, 11:38

Hey it's cool! You have a little more information than DarthPaul was able to find so in my book that's a success! Thank you very much for your help! Also I know a lot of people are not willing to do it but the best way to find out all the features and give a accurate summery on these custom firmware's is to test them. It easier to understand everything a custom firmware has to offer if you have had experience with that particular custom firmware.

On another note I've also decided to change the format a little. From now on any issues that have been fixed will be deleted. Only issues that..

1. Can't be fixed
2. Not yet fixed via update
3. Quick Fix

Examples:

1. M33 customizing the battery icon causes problems and only way to fix this is to use a decrypted 3.51 RCO because it is no longer compatible with anything older.

2. This was a similar problem OE Firmware had between 3.03OE and 3.10OE with the topmenu icons being incompatible with each other.

3. I suppose POPs would also fall under this category as they’re certain issues with POPs that need a work-a-round or can't be fixed between earlier and later versions of POPs.
( Which I could also use help with tracking down so we may add all of them to the list. I can only remember a few off the top of my head.. )

These exceptions only will remain on the issues list. The reason for this is we don't want the issues list being too overcrowded with issues that have either been fixed through an update or are no longer issues.

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 11:52

for undiluted platinum all there was released was a mix up for oe users... would you like me to report on that?

V3N0M

July 21st, 2007, 12:03

Feel free to report on any custom firmware you want. All I ask is that you keep to the format for your review of it and try to make sure the information is as accurate as possible. Thank you for all of your help! You've made this a whole lot easier on me!

EDIT: Ok I have updated the thread with all of the new information regarding Eiffle56's 1.53 Custom Firmware/Expansion. Thank you DarthPaul & Chameleon for the excellent work! :thumbup: Now I'm exhausted and could use a rest. ( I've had a long day of dirt biking and It's very late here in the USA lol ) So any new updates will need to wait until tomorrow. I'll try to update this thread as frequently as I can and over the next few days or so be updating the format a bit as well.

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 12:23

3.03/3.10 OE Mix-up (for Undiluted Platinum Modchip users only)

Released on February 18, 2007, 3.03/3.10 OE Mix-up in simple terms is an OE update
for Undiluted Platinum users to have both the vsh for 3.03 and the kernel of 3.10
to launch PSP and PSX games.

Revisions:

3.03/3.10 OE Mix-up

Features:

- Can customize 3.03 XMB
- When you execute a psp or psx game, or a homebrew, OE will switch the
nand to the psp one (containing 3.10 OE) automatically, so you will be
able to play psx and psp games in the higher firmware, and since it will
run on the psp nand, you won't have problems with psx games or with 333 Mhz
- When you recover from sleep mode, OE will also be back to the nand you were,
so you don't need to press L (in fact, you must not press it )
- You can access both flashes via usb in the recovery

Issues:

Chameleon

July 21st, 2007, 12:44

Sorry for double post but ive got another update- you can use it if you want
its more of a devhook rather than custom firmware

Gameshark's 1.5 Custom Firmware - Media Edition Beta

Released on December 30, 2005, Intended to get media capabilities
of 2.0 ( Intenet Browser) and still have all the features of
launching 1.5 homebrew.

Revisions:

1.5 (Media Edition Beta)

Features:

1.5's homebrew capabilities
2.0's Media Fetures

Issues:

Firmware can only be launched with MPH Firmware Launcher

Edit: its 5:00 Am where im at :) ( USA)
I think I need sleep too :(

ExcruciationX

July 21st, 2007, 15:21

burrito

July 21st, 2007, 15:22

For the expansions by Becus25 and Test30, you might want to write that they have stopped doing this at the moment because of the M33 team:

To the attention of becus25 and test30: Please do not do any of your releases based
from our firmwares. You steal and change name but contribute a tiny 20-line plugin.
You are a shame for psp development!

It would also be nice to have download links for all of the custom firmwares.

cal360

July 21st, 2007, 15:23

Well we could create one but most people continue with the recent ones

burrito

July 21st, 2007, 15:24

V3N0M

July 21st, 2007, 17:57

But that's not a real firmware.

Interesting, I wasn't aware of custom firmware's that can only be emulated. I guess we could add them so long as in the title we clearly state it can only be used with Devhook & MPH Firmware Launcher. It would give the ability’s of a custom firmware for people not willing to take the risk of updating.

On another note Chameleon I've added your information on the 3.03/3.10 OE Mix-up Custom Firmware. Excellent work!

I will try to get around to updating the thread's format a little regarding the changes to the issue’s lists. As well as review the custom firmware’s we currently have listed, checking for any missing or incorrect information. Thanks for all your help!

-Xandu-

July 23rd, 2007, 12:20

Very nice guide, sigged ;).

V3N0M

July 24th, 2007, 08:09

I've just updated this thread with a TON of new information! Here's a list of all the new stuff I've added..

1. Provided download links to each custom firmware revision.
2. I've changed my definition of what a custom firmware expansion is.. "Any custom firmware that needs to be installed over another custom firmware will now be considered a custom firmware expansion. A custom firmware that can be installed on it's own will be considered a custom firmware in it's own right." -I've decided to follow by these rules because just about every custom firmware available is based on some version of Dark_Alex's Custom Firmware's. :p
3. Updated information for many custom firmwares.
4. Other small fixes to this thread.

That’s about it!

burrito

August 3rd, 2007, 17:26

You need to add 3.52 M33-2:

Changes:

- Document.dat of psx games were broken due to some important changes in popsman.prx and now is fixed.
Plus, now document.dat does not need the same gameid as game which is played.

- The compatibility issue with irshell loading psx games in usbhost/nethost has been solved.

- Changes in recovery:

1. Removed the advanced config option "use isofs on UMD inserted", as it is not useful now.
2. Added "Format flash1 and restore settings" in Advanced.
3. Added speeds 20 and 100.
4. When in usb mode inside recovery, it is impossible to turn PSP off.

- The chineses and korean languages did not work in XMB, because they crashed homebrew and recovery.
The issue has been fixed, but korean font is not there, so you need to take it with psardumper from official updater, and put it in flash0:/font/kr0.pgf.

- M33 driver: fixed SBK07, now it work.

With this release we also a plugin to load pops from 3.40, 3.51, and 3.52.
The plugin works in 3.51 M33 and 3.52 M33. In 3.51 M33 you won't see option "3.51", and in 3.52 M33
you won't see option "3.52" (use original from flash for same firmware).

Instructions: copy seplugins to the root of the memory stick. Extract the following prx of a firmware: /kd/popsman.prx, /kd/pops.prx, /vsh/modules/libpspvmc.prx and /vsh/modules/pafmini.prx and copy them to /seplugins/popsloader/ with names like popsman3XX, pops3XX.prx, libpspvmc3XX.prx, pafmini3XX.prx, where XX is 40, 51, or 52.

Activate the plugin in recovery and done! First time you run a game, it will let you choose pops version.
Next time will remember configuration for each game; press R to change it.

The plugin doesn't apply to psn games.

Team M33
Download: http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=19933&d=1185860208

ToxicPB

August 9th, 2007, 22:56

xg917

August 10th, 2007, 01:06

this should be stickied somewhere

V3N0M

August 10th, 2007, 01:20

Thanks V3NOM for this most excellent guide, just getting back into PSP homebrew after a 1.5 year break and I knew nothing about custom firmwares until read this! Just gotta wait for the old PSP battery to recharge, 1.5 years on a self will drain every last joule out of one apparently :)

Your comment is appreciated. :)

@Everyone-

I've updated this reference once again thanks to the help of burrito, chameleon, and of course squidman! There help was enough to get this reference updated in time before I leave on vacation! So what are the new changes?

1. Current with Custom Firmware's

I have squidman reviewing all this information now but we are pretty sure that with all the new updates custom firmwares have been receiving we feel we're currently up to date with all information on each custom firmware.

2. Reference Format

I’ve been changing various little things to provide an overall easier to read and find information to the user. As well as setting some rules which this reference will go by such as definition of an expansion custom firmware, emulated custom firmware est.

3. Useless Information

We have been going through and getting rid of any information that may be outdated or is now useless due to it being fixed est. We will leave any issues/information that may only have a quick fix. An example of this would certain issues with themes for custom firmware’s that need to be converted to the appropriate firmware.

4. Homebrew Heaven

Homebrew Heaven is now also hosting a version of this reference for people that need information and/or help. The site is new but it shows the signs of what a great community. So check it out for yourself and sign up today! For those interested check it out here.. http://homebrewheaven.net/portal.php ( Or you could just click the Homebrew Heaven userbar in my sig ;) Thanks Mr. Shadow!)

mike_jmg

August 10th, 2007, 07:28

simply wow

V3N0M

August 10th, 2007, 08:22

Well I'm glad to see that people appreciate the work we have put into this. As a little spoiler for things to come I have other plans for this reference.. ;)

poop-is-brown

September 14th, 2007, 02:36

Very nice. Bravo!

Devezu

January 27th, 2008, 04:26

I've got one - how about the inability to sleep using hb's on the 1.50 kernel with m33?

Eviltaco64

January 27th, 2008, 04:38

Good job, that saves me a lot of time doing research :)