2.71 Special Edition - Revision C custom firmware

[wraggster]

Dark_Alex has released a new version of his Custom Firmware for the PSP, heres whats new:


- Load of plugins from the ms
- Changes in the HEN core:

* Fixed a bug in the loading of big user prx's, that affected a plain prx of socom2 umd, and some
homebrew prx's.

* Bypassed a crappy $ce protection that prevented the umd to be mounted if the application was run from
the memory stick

* Usb mass storage couldn't be loaded by homebrews in non-devhook version because semawm.prx is sign checked.
HEN now applies the algorithm to reverse the sign check, letting this and the rest of firmware
modules to be loaded by a homebrew.

- Added a SDK for SE-C/HEN-D. (in a separate download).

REMEMBER READ THE READ ME FILES BEFORE USAGE

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via dark_alex (http://dax.st/)

[Gizmo356]

yay

[splodger15]

Good work Dark Alex keep up the good work

[buildit92]

nice. good job Dark_Alex...keep up the good work.

[adyagos]

I'm getting an error about a corrupt or missing DXAR file. Does anyone else get this? Or does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

[aries2k4]

Um, the 1st thing might be not reading the read.me

[adyagos]

I did read it.

It says installation instrustions are the same as previous versions.

[BigBrainbug]

Do Ghost in the Shell & NFS Carbon Work now? With the 2.71 B'' GITS freezes after first intro logo. NFS Carbon freezes at the first Sprint Race at 49% /50%. With 1.50 both Games Worked.

Can Anyone try / has anyone tryied and reply an answer?

otherwise Dark Alex is doing a great Work.

[Cloudhunter]

@BigBrainbug: If it didn't work, you could have ran devhook in 2.71SE-B... I suggest trying it, as it has some bug fixes, Socom 2 works now even in plain prx mode.

@adyagos: Read the ones for the previous versions then... You need to run the program that makes the DATA.DXAR file that comes with it, or use the update option if you already have an SE.

Anyhow, great work Dark_Alex :) I shall be trying this later ;)

Cloudy

[Jonesyxxiv]

I dont think there is an easy install from SE-B to SE-C. I think you need to do the whole 1.5 eboot and 2.71 Eboot thing that you had to do with SE-A again.

[Jpdeathblade]

What i just deleted that data file too =(
O well ill wait for an easy upgrader if any

[Veskgar]

Nice to see this updated. I am hoping that there will soon be friendly competition between newer DevHook & 2.71 SE since it seems a lot of homebrew users argue over which is the better way to go.

All work from Dark_AleX has proved to be amazing over and over again so this is good stuff.

[Jonesyxxiv]

Nice to see this updated. I am hoping that there will soon be friendly competition between newer DevHook & 2.71 SE since it seems a lot of homebrew users argue over which is the better way to go.

All work from Dark_AleX has proved to be amazing over and over again so this is good stuff.
Well 2.71 SE can run Devhook so you cant lose either way. :D

[gunntims0103]

great release but very confusing, il stick to my 1.5 im a chicken to mess with custom firmwares :p

[ExcruciationX]

Exellent! Good work Dark AleX!

[scarph]

so if i wanted to do aiomod.prx
how would I
please help :)

[robjanos]

so what are the benafits of this special firmware

[Nikolaos]

and so it has arrived *tada*

[Nikolaos]

so what are the benafits of this special firmware

read what its about.. u may just find out ;) or check the readme? if you dont understand then dont bother upgrading.

[Destroyer699]

I am a little confuzzeled.

Do i need to downgrade to 1.50 from 2.71 SE-B" then up to 2.71 and then to this? This is the impression I am getting from the readme.

[tuta]

To install this u need to recover to 1.5 first and create a new data.dxar with the seudmaker.
U cant use previous data.dxar from se-A or B u need the new dxar special for se-c that u can make with seudmaker

[siulmagic]

hmm very confusing theres no clear instruction if can yust update to rev c or you have to do a ful install of it like with the dax file hmm

[siulmagic]

hmm dang il ust stay in rev b''

[Destroyer699]

You DO NOT have to go down to 1.5 to update. I took a risk and made the data.dxar in 2.71 SE-B". Then I upgraded from 2.71 SE-B" and it worked fine. One note though, it deletes all the themes and such and puts back on the normal ones. You might want to make a dump to save it.

My PSP lives one more day....

[Kvonx]

yeah!!!!! bin waiting since sebI

[scarph]

ok i just got OC.prx running
an overclocking mod

all you do is put the prx in the root/seplugins/

then add a text file vsh.txt and game.txt

put the line ms0:/seplugins/oc.prx
in each

finally go into recovery mode and enable both

have fun :)

[tuta]

Guys this is easy I just updated successfully.
All u need to do is make a new dxar file with the new seudmaker in the binary wraggster posted

[tuta]

sry for double posting but guys xflash dun work anymore just to tell u guys:mad:

Oh I saw it djk I will try it now

[scarph]

i just said how to load plugins
not sure if xflash works

and for the last time no you can upgrade right from se-b''

[tuta]

I just tried it xflash build f doesnt work anymore

[Destroyer699]

This is truly amazing.

Great job Alex!

[scarph]

ok well
wait 1 day
there will be a new version

[siulmagic]

ok to clarify i dont need to make a dxar file to upgrade to se c? or do i

[Cloudhunter]

Exactly :) XFlash will be updated, this is the reason the newest XFlash was updated in the first place :p

Cloudy

[pubudu]

im guessing this doesnt work with the TA-082 does it??

[Auriman1]

ok to clarify i dont need to make a dxar file to upgrade to se c? or do i

It only worked for me after making a new dxar file through se b and using that one (the previous dxar file merely re-installed se b for some reason)

[tuta]

lol I still cant get any cheat devices like cwcheat and cheatmaster to work with games

I can load it up in xmb but not for games anybody know what I shud do.

To update u need the new dxar file.

I think destroyer updated from se-b to se-c by puting seflasher eboot + new dxar in place of recovery and run through recovery
Am I right destroyer or did u run seflasher from xmb?

[siulmagic]

hmm gues il make the daxr then

[siulmagic]

i tried making the daxr file form my se b'' and i got an error hm il just update later

[Cloudhunter]

You can run it from XMB, you install it in the same way you install se-b from scratch, apart from you put it in the GAME150 folder instead of the GAME folder.

Cloudy


tried making the dar and i got an error hm il just update later

You make it by using a 1.50 eboot update, and a 2.71 eboot update. The 1.5 eboot is renamed to 150.PBP and the 2.71 uboot to 271.PBP ;)

Methinks maybe a small update of my guide to install SE is in order? ;)

Cloudy

[NoQuarter]

great job alex!!
I'll wait for art to update x-flash though 'cause he paints my psp black just the way I like it :)

[pubudu]

does this work with ta-082?

[NoQuarter]

I don't think it works with TA-082,you have HEN-D for your needs.

[siulmagic]

no ti does nto work in ta 82

[Nikolaos]

great release but very confusing, il stick to my 1.5 im a chicken to mess with custom firmwares :p

uhm. read the 2 min readme and it will magically be not confusing

[rdetagle]

just to avoid confusion, when updating from SE-B to this one, the 4 folders must be put in the GAME150 folder, not the GAME folder like in previous versions.

I tried GAME first, it gave me an "error with dxar file". Works perfectly in GAME150 folder tho.

[blackrave]

Really great work, Dark_AleX! I will install this right away, I just hope Art will update X-Flash for SE-C support, though. :)

[mad-brian]

Could someone create a DXAR file for me? as my memory stick is fooked and i'm using the old 32mb and I haven't got enough room to create a DXAR for it so please, please could someone make one for me?

[pt9087]

Hmm, i think i mite try this... but not yet cos loco roco is making me a happy bunni. lol

[Lodis]

To install this u need to recover to 1.5 first and create a new data.dxar with the seudmaker.
U cant use previous data.dxar from se-A or B u need the new dxar special for se-c that u can make with seudmaker

You do not need to go back to 1.5 to install this. You just need to run it in 1.5 kernel mode, i.e Game150 or your standard Game folder within 2.71 SE B3 that has been configured to 1.5 kernel mode. I did this and am now on 2.71 SE-C. No need to waste time downgrading to 1.5 at all. All is in the Readme............: rolleyes:

[Lodis]

Could someone create a DXAR file for me?

The Dxar file most likely contains copyrighted content so that isn't a good idea. If you read the Readme and follow the instructions, you won't have a problem. Everything that has been asked so far in this thread is already in the Readme.

[ExcruciationX]

I might need to update my video tutorial too. I'm going to use that damn sign again, :P.

[mad-brian]

Is there a way to create one on a pc?

[the_eternal_dark]

im guessing this doesnt work with the TA-082 does it??

Unfortunately, not. Reverse devhook does though. Sorry we can't be much more of a help to you.

[ExcruciationX]

Is there a way to create one on a pc?
I wish there was, but I don't believe so. Maybe AleX should consider this?

[mad-brian]

Wish he could as this would help users (like me) to easily create one and then copy it over to the PSP for easy installation.
aleX, create this for us, please!

[pubudu]

ok thanks for replying
and i got the HEN-D but im not sure whats new in it, what new things can i do now?
use simple terms to explain please

what a mean reverse devhook?

[vatomalo]

hey is it possible to make a plugin that updates the flash player?? so i can watch youtube on my psp?

and is it possible for you guys to implement a better java?

[blackrave]

hey is it possible to make a plugin that updates the flash player?? so i can watch youtube on my psp?


There is a way of watching Youtube movies, but you'll need to run a server on your PC with an app called PimpStreamer, and connect to it with your PSP. That way, the PC renders all YT movies (and all other movies you have on your PC or on the internet) to the PSP's format.


ok thanks for replying
and i got the HEN-D but im not sure whats new in it, what new things can i do now?
use simple terms to explain please

what a mean reverse devhook?

The readme file says what is new. I think most of the new things are bug fixes. Reverse Devhook lets you emulate any firmware from 1.00 to 2.71 (loads the firmware from the memory stick and makes the PSP think it's that firmware. So if you emulate 1.50, you'll be able to play homebrew games.

[herpt]

someone posted this on the forum here (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44022&highlight=se-c)
can anybody help me and tell or its safe?
and does it work?

[Cloudhunter]

someone posted this on the forum here (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44022&highlight=se-c)
can anybody help me and tell or its safe?
and does it work?

Probably will, just make sure you virus scan it beforehand.

Cloudy

[jaltena]

EASY SE-C installer.

One complete file that: Upload the files to youre PSP memory stick and then install the files from PSP to upgrade youre PSP. Very easy!!!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VS6S6XEK

[pubudu]

oh ya i am already doing that.. i didnt know it was called REVERSE devhook
i just knew it as devhook
lol
ok well thanks

[coolsoul]

thnaks bro

[LiLxFlip]

i no this is a noob question but does ur psp need to be a version 2.71 to do it or u can do it from 1.5

[SpooForBrains]

When I originally installed 2.71 SE I had to upgrade my PSP to 2.71, use the downgrader to 1.5 and then go through the process. Not sure if that's still necessary/

[Napalm-Death]

No, as long as you have the dxar file, you can update from 1.5 or 2.71SE-B'' to SE-C.

[mikebeaver]

you need to create a new DXAR file this time round, so you take the sedumaker from the new one and you have to create a new file with the 1.5 and 2.71 eboots, otherwise youll just reflash se-b onto it if you use the old.

[fartmonster]

No, as long as you have the dxar file, you can update from 1.5 or 2.71SE-B'' to SE-C.

Are you sure that does not affect anything? I upgraded from 2.71 SE-B" to SE-C, then tried installing a module, and I bricked my PSP. Thankfully, recovery mode restored it though.:D

[Superman320]

wer do u put the eboots, im really confussed about wat to do, im on SE-B'' . Can any1 help me on how to install SE-C, also wat do the plugins do.

[mikebeaver]

right to go from b to c first i put both sedupmaker files into game150 folder, put in a 1.5 eboot called 150 and a 2.71 eboot called 271.
ran the program from game on the xmb to create the dxar file. let me know when you get this far

PS im also having problems with plugins, i want to run oc.prx, ive put i
the prx file in a folder called seplugins, which i had to make myself! also i have created 2 txt files 1 called game the other vsh and placed a root location and name for the prx inside them both, is this right as i cant get it to come up on screen?

[Superman320]

Thanks got that to work, everything in order now thanks for the help. Just ran the update again with the corrections. let me know wen u get the plugins workin. thanks

[mikebeaver]

im still workin on those plugins mate, if you have any ideas? i get the names of both to come up now, vsh and game, just not sure how to work, so ill keep trying.

[ataribob]

271_SE-B-FULL
Has a few bugs still
the 2.71 version does not have the flash or WMA enabled.
If you go to folder "photo" and try to enlarge any picture it will freeze up and shut your psp down..
I went back to devhook_ultimate_installer_v109

and have all the 2.71 options enabled and it will not mess up in your "photo" s

[mikebeaver]

all you have to do is go online to enable bothh flash and wma, there is no fw check as i have just done this now. i havent tried the photo bug, will havea look later.

[warsaw]

Can anyone confirm whether 2.71SE-C_easy_Install.rar works or not?

Oh and can anyone rehost elsewhere if it does? (Megaupload is a shockingly bad online host).

Cheers

[Superman320]

Have u put the line ms0:/seplugins/oc.prx in both the game and the vsh txt files, then put the oc.prx in the seplugins then go to plugins in recovery mode and enable the oc.prx that should work.

[Superman320]

Warsaw i can confirm that the easy installer does work and i will upload it tonight.

[McSesameChicken]

The photo bug's there - you can't enlarge your picture or change the view mode

[herpt]

Can anyone confirm whether 2.71SE-C_easy_Install.rar works or not?

Oh and can anyone rehost elsewhere if it does? (Megaupload is a shockingly bad online host).

Cheers
i used it and it worked perfectly!

[ataribob]

At least the latest install of 271c.
The Photo bugs gone :D

[vaahto]

...
PS im also having problems with plugins, i want to run oc.prx, ive put i
the prx file in a folder called seplugins, which i had to make myself! also i have created 2 txt files 1 called game the other vsh and placed a root location and name for the prx inside them both, is this right as i cant get it to come up on screen?

Modules (at least oc.prx) works only in 2.71 kernel mode and not in 1.5, so them doesn't work with 1.5 or 1.0 homebrew. :confused:

[green-machine]

Is there a compatibility thread for SEC yet?
I used the Easy Installer but now my fav i$o Tales of Eternia doesn't work! :(
Has any one else experienced this?