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Dark_AleX releases 3.30 Open Edition Revision A

Posted Apr 15, 2007 at 01:40PM by Rica M. Listed in: PSP Tags: Sony, Dark-AleX, Custom Firmware, PSPGen

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It's out, folks! Dark_AleX has finally released the latest in his series of Open Edition firmware - the much-awaited 3.30 Open Edition Rev A! This is serious cause for celebration especially after days of waiting for DaX to finally give word on what's up with his work (and what's up with his PSP).

3.30 OE-A retains all of the original Sony 3.30 FW functions - PSOne game library support, Internet navigator, etc. - but because Dark_AleX is THE man, he's added a lot of features and changes to his latest custom FW (some taken from PSPGen's release notes).

Homebrew support under either 1.50 or 3.30 kernel
Region spoofing
Patched a protection that prevents the FW to load higher firmware modules
Fixed a bug that could have caused instability in 3.10 OE after recovering from sleep mode
Recovery Mode
Direct launching of PSOne games (converted with PSP format)
Direct launching of demos and homebrews
Possibility of regulating hte speed of the PSP's processor
Direct launching of ISOs/CSOs

DAX says this doesn't support popsloader at the moment due to "Sony rearranging again the module list of pspbtcnf_pops", but rest assured that the great dev will be making a new version that will support all current pops in 3.10 OE, 3.30 OE and maybe 3.03 OE-C. The dev also tried testing the customization of icons, but that didn't work out.

For the full installation guide, please go over the Readme. It's there for a reason. We know you're all excited about the 3.30 OE-A but be mindful of what you're doing. Take caution. This can only be installed to PSPs with firmwares 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE, 3.03 OE, or 3.10 OE. Downgrade first if your PSP has a different FW. 3.30 OE-A cannot be installed to PSPs with FW 3.10, 3.11, or 3.30.

And enjoy!

Thanks to Eranmane and blackrave for the tip!

Download: Dark_AleX's 3.30 Open Edition Revision A

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by jas0nuk (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» lol

lol that took a while.

Re: Dustin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» hell yes

UPGRADING NOW..... 30% 1.5 fw. after 1 minute release!

Re: Nott-U (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» Cool

dL in a lil while

Re: contom (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» digg it

digg it here
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Dark_AleX_releases_3_30_Open_Edition_Revision_A
or here
http://digg.com/gaming_news/3_30_is_release

Re: Cloudy (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» Question

What does he mean by:

"Patched a protection that prevents the FW to load higher firmware modules"

???

Does he mean replacing files with files from higher FW's now works? Or something like that?

Re: CheckMate0289 - 2007-04-15

» themes?

can you mod your psp with themes?

Re: ---- (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» ---

Is it possible to play through FFVII from start to finish? If so, how do you change disks, or whatever.

Re: np (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» .

i keep on getting a BSOD on this whenever i go into internet browser. can anyone tell me how to fix this?

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Re: ZXQ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

D_A is my intarwebnet hero

Re: gfgf (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» hgf

reset to factory defaults

Re: Yakob (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» help...

i don't want to be flamed but how can i get from sony's 3.03 FW to this 1, without using the GTALCS firmware downgrade? is it possible to go straight to this 1 or what??

Re: Ser!ous (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» 3.30 downgrader

3.30 downgrader coming soon??

Re: DON'T UPGRADE (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» OMFG

THIS IS *****ING FAKE!

Re: big boss (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» wtf is this scam

this new custom fw is not different from 3.10 i have them both in 2 psps and they are the same except for the name thats all none of the official 3.30 are on the custom

Re: Luscher (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» NEED DOWNGRADER

tHATS GREAT NOW WE NEED A DOWNGRADER

Re: W. Jones (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» Sick!!!!!!

It is out before midnight, earlier than what that article with the video in it said.

Re: Chirishman (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» Important facts left out

The Sony version of this reportedly BRICKS T-82s or some *****. Has DA fixed this?

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Re: papa psp (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» using the firmware

i found a glitch in it.... when i go to the www browser i get the blue screen of death and the system locks up... yes my connection is set and when tested it works, resolves an ip address etc, I'm positive this is a fault with the firmware...

anyone else find the same thing?

Re: goebish (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» @ papa psp

Reset your settings, this should fix the problem.
Settings should always be reseted when you install a new custom firmware

Re: papa psp (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» @goebish

yep that fixed it up, many thanks.... your a champ!

Re: duedboy (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» is it worth it

I am thinking about doing it but does anyone know ehre tog et the intructions from on how to install it as i can't find them, also will i be able to play the newest new games out, as burnout dominator is in the post. And i need agood website where i can download homebrew games from if i do update? What Are the benefits of it? And is it safe to do, has anyone had any problems? thanks i would be grateful for some help!

Re: berntino (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» downgrade from 3.3

Hello, from spain, just a question:
What about to downgrade from 3.30, I upgrade my beauty 1.5 (by error, of course) to 3.30 :-(
Thanks

Re: Mr. D In Action (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» Hmm...

I think i'll stay at 3.03 OE-C until something REALLY groundbreaking hits the PSP-scene.

Re: FRESH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» @ Mr D in action

Agreed

Re: shrew (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» QJ CA$$$H IN!!

great news, meanwhile QJ cashes in with Google ADS!!!

How smart of them... let say, mention 5 updates news before the actual release, generate 2000 posts/jumps. Then announce the release generating 1300 jumps!! Then another click-bait oe post!!

Think about they must be banking with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ with this news!!!

ROFL!!

Re: rthyhrth (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» downgrade

when will there be a downgrader for 3.30

Re: BrokenWorm (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» prxlauncher0.3f and updateprx

i need a prx module that can run eboot.pbp from xmb meny in 3.30 oe-a%u2026my old module only works in 3.03 oe-c plz help %u2026.

i need a prx module that can launch eboot.pbp from xmb meny in 3.30 oe-a%u2026my old module only works in 3.03 oe-c plz help %u2026.
iv tryed prxlauncher0.3f and updateprx with no luck

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Re: Chrono Fan (Unregistered) - 2007-04-17

» CHRONO CROSS DOSENT FREEZE ANYMORE

this update fixed the freezing problems encountered when recruiting norris using the tele-porter and going into the status menu now all we need is a new cwcheat to get to disk 2 !!!!

Re: dbdbf (Unregistered) - 2007-04-17

» downgrader

did you know where to find the 3.30 down grader in psp.pls i need help

Re: Jen.T (Unregistered) - 2007-04-19

» Remote play

Can I use this custom firmware to access the remote play on my ps3?

by pharonyk - 2007-04-15

» yay

YAY!

Re: ZZzzz (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» Zzz

I WONDER WHAT DOES ALL THOSE GUYS THAT SAID 3.30 OE-A is when the VIDEO is release gotta say about this.

Re: umm. (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» Speak English!

WTF did you just say?! Seriously, I hope you're foreign, or thats just sad.

by bibi (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» nice

sure is, but its great

by Bobtentpeg - 2007-04-15

» A little delayed

only like an late

by Rapper Don (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» I'm da first ha ha...

Yeah yall been crying and dying to wait for this new custom firmware 3.03 well it is out now.. go download it !!!

Re: reaperchad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» ur not the first... more like the 8th lol

nice to see dark_alex got a new psp

by TP (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» FIRST

FIRST

Re: jas0nuk (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» no

no, not first, you retard.

Re: TP IS A TITTI (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» sexy mama

AHAHA *****GET

by symm (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» WOOP

DAX is indeed the kernal kruncher kaptain of all things psp.

by admirer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» another day for the books

this is nothing short of awesome.

by josh aka tehpspm@$t3r (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» yepp

dling now!!! no custom backgrounds though.... goodybye 3.03oec hello 3.30oea!!

Re: josh aka tehpspm@$t3r (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» ok

nice work DAX but im dissapointed with 3.30, im sticking to 3.03oe-c for now. :/

Re: o.o (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» sggugd

darkened alex SUCKS!111111

by pimbong (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» yayyy

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: First (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» First

First

by BoWsA - 2007-04-15

» Short description

Didnt get a mention for the tip :(

Anyways i wont be upgrading untill there is custom topmenu support, i just love my pimped PSP XD

Re: Zen` (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» agree

yeh same 3.03 customs icons make it still the best custom firmware cos it is indeed more custom.
:)

Re: Annonymous Coward (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16

» What did you expect?

Did you seriously expect QJ to do the decent thing and give you credit for the news tip?

Not just any news tip but this is major news and brings alot of traffic to this site. I learnt this lesson ages ago. Notice other sites had this news earlier.

by lukahn - 2007-04-15

» yay

this is nothing short of awesome.

this appeared automatically. just had to say that i'm glad it's out, but i'll wait for a week or so to check that it's nice and safe :)

by Newbie Gamer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

» succesful

Hey, Is this FW a success??????

Re: DJ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-26

» and by success you mean it works?

yes, if you read the read me carefully.

by Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15