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wraggster
January 3rd, 2009, 01:23
Miriam (http://www.pspgen.com/custom-firmware-5-02gen-actualite-184723.html) has released a new Custom Firmware for the PSP, heres whats new:/features:


Requirements:
- A PSP with 3.52 M33-3 or higher.

Instructions:
- Extract the UPDATE folder to /PSP/GAME on your memory stick.
- Obtain the 5.02 EBOOT and copy it to the UPDATE folder with the name '502.PBP'.
[This step is not required if you are already on a different 5.02 custom firmware]
- Run the updater and follow the instructions on the screen.
- The battery check can be bypassed by holding L + Triangle on launch.
- Enjoy 5.02 GEN-A.

Features:
- Suspend, Reset and Pandora options added in the recovery.
- Hide MAC Address can be enabled via configuration in recovery.
- VSH Recovery can now be opened with an option in the vshmenu.
- You can quickly exit the recovery by pressing the Select button.
- Game Categories Plugin by Bubbletune integrated (enabled by default, can be disabled in recovery).
- Option to reboot in to official firmware in the recovery, it will remain like this until the next cold reset.
(Slim Only, support for the Phat PSP might be added later)
- Slim Colors Patch by Bubbletune integrated, enable in the recovery and flash 13-27.bmp to your flash0.
This will allow you to use the Slim Colors on your Phat PSP.
- Higher homebrew compatibility compared to other 5.02 custom firmwares.
- Functional 5.02 pops (keep pops compatibility in mind).

Using Game Categories (taken from the original readme):
- Create folders prefixed with 'CAT_' in the GAME, GAME150, GAME5XX or ISO folder.
- Fill them with everything you want to appear for that specific category (if you have the same category name in two or more folders they will be mixed).
- Keep the Sony file length limitations in mind, due to the name of the category being added to the total length, the length of each filename will increase even more.
If a corrupt icon shows up, try lowering the length of the filename.
- Boot your PSP, open vshmenu and select the appropriate category.

Notes:
- I'll release a 1.50 kernel add-on in a few days.
- The very latest 5.00 popsloader from Dark_AleX can be used in this custom firmware.
- You can't share the files located in your flash0 between multiple machines, instead, share the updater.
- Installation of this custom firmware remains at your own risk, even though it has been tested througly, we can not provide any guarantee.

About homebrew-only version:
- This version of the custom firmware aims at supporting game developers and allowing things such as running homebrew, modding your XMB, etc. But removing support for POPs and ISO's.
- In the future we might hope to find something similiar to this in an official firmare, a dream, perhaps. :)
- You can select whether you want to install the Full or Lite version in the updater, and your selection can be changed later.
- This version saves about 70kb of flash0 space!

CTF_Updater notes:

- This program lets you convert 5.00 M33 Themes to 5.02 GEN Themes.
- Usage: <program> <ctf file to convert> in a ms-dos prompt, the same file input is converted in output
- Use with CXMB in this package

Recovery translation:
- Included in this package are English, French and Spanish. English one is only included for translation purposes, as the recovery has the English one embedded inside and will switch to it when your own language is not found.
- You can place your language files in either ms0:/seplugins or flash1:/, after which they will be used if the appropriate language was selected in the XMB.

Credits:
- Dark_AleX: For the original custom firmware.
- PSPGen: For all their support and allowing us to release the CFW on their site.
- Bubbletune: For giving me and allowing me to use his Game Categories Plugin and Slim Colors source code.
- Granite: For creating the ICON0.PNG used in the updater.

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Enjoy the custom firmware and have a happy new year,
Miriam and the rest of the GEN development team :-)

Download Here (http://psp-news.dcemu.co.uk/cf502gen-a_1230843645.zip)and Give Feedback Via Comments

brandonheat8
January 3rd, 2009, 10:07
i dont know about this

MasterMan
January 3rd, 2009, 21:48
So, what makes me want to upgrade if i use 5.00 M33-4 on a fat?

savetherocks
January 4th, 2009, 02:04
It says it holds no mercy for piracy...does this mean they'll do something to us?

Zin0099
January 4th, 2009, 07:07
using it now it is better than those other 5.02cfws and yes when installing it said something in the line of putting a copy protection in the isos you dump in future firmwares so the umd you dump will only work in the same psp that you used to dump!it is a soild firmware! i have 2 psps one with this fw and other one with 5.00m33-4! BOTH ARE GREAT! also for those who need to switch between pandora and normal batteries this fw is great!

daode
January 7th, 2009, 20:21
i've found support and the firmware on this blog...
may check here...
pspatchator (http://pspatchator.blogspot.com)...enjoy this new cf!!
thanks to miriam!!!

Skinson
January 8th, 2009, 17:45
Any opinions as to whether I should update to this instead of 5.00 m33?

Thanks.

Buddy4point0
January 8th, 2009, 20:32
Definitely keep 5.00 m33-4.
DaX FTW!

cjoy3
January 12th, 2009, 02:36
hi I just tested this CFW, and now I want to change back to m33... how do I do that? and the safest way pls? thanks :o

and if you have time pls add the step by step... thanks again!

maggy_man
January 12th, 2009, 14:29
hey i recently bought a psp slim on ebay, it came with firm version 3.73m33 it plays homebrew games etc but im looking to know how i would upgrade it til a new cfm, i dont wana mess it up lol

cjoy3
January 12th, 2009, 23:10
(your topic is not part of this thread but who cares, I'm happy to help)

from 3.73m33 to 5.00 m33-4

ok just download this link, unzip the file and read the READ ME.txt:
http://ifile.it/ydog2c8

oh and the password is: HAKO

Requirements and Installation :
- Installation requires a PSP with 3.60 m33 or higher [Slim PSP]. Others and Official sony firmwares shouldn't try it.
- USB cable.
- Battery 78% loaded,
- Extract the file you have downloaded anywhere on your computer.
- Connect your PSP to your computer using the USB cable.
- Copy the "UPDATE" folder into /PSP/GAME
- Exit USB Mode and go to your XMB
- After you run the "PSP Update version 5.00", the screen will turn black.
- Follow the on screen instructions, these instructions will take you to the Official Sony Update screen. press X for start..Press ">" button to continue..press "Accept" .. press ">" .. and press the "X" button Start update.. please wait..when update completed press the "X" button to restart automaticly.. done..
- Then you can erase "UPDATE" folder, they won’t be any longer necessary.

the original homepage: http://www.hakopsp.com/2008/10/firmware-update.html

thanks hako =)

larz258
January 15th, 2009, 01:53
I'm having trouble with the catagories option. I did everything the read me says, but they aren't showing up, I even tried shortening the file names to one letter (CAT_ as the prefix). Is there a certain way I'm supposed to format the txt? I'm just assumed it was a homebrew name per line.

larz258
January 15th, 2009, 01:54
Sry. I just assumed it was one homebrew name per line.

valnomien
January 16th, 2009, 21:41
I apologize if this has been answered but I really need to know with this new 5.02 GEN-A cfw can we still use the 3.71 fatmsmod.prx patch? Because it really makes a difference on 5.00 M33-4 and now without it on 5.02 GEN-A games lag and skip again. I do not want to try it if I'm not supposed to since it requires using PSARDUMPER and overwriting a file on Flash01 so can someone let me know if they got the patch working on this new cfw?

Wally
January 16th, 2009, 22:14
Do not use 5.02 GEN-A its not recommended. Not all stuff is decrypted and leaves stuff to crash.

I recommend sticking with 5.00 M33, DAX will release a firmware update when its needed. 5.02 does not have any new features for us to play with so its pointless.

larz258
January 17th, 2009, 05:12
There is the Mac adress blocker for anyone who records videos with remote joy lite (or other by other means of recording), and thinks tha t someone would waste the time to hack them.

clirulz123
February 26th, 2009, 12:53
any details bout the release of the addon for 5.02 for psp "SLIM"?? searching for it EVERYWHERE!