Posted Jan 06, 2007 at 08:11PM by Pranav T Listed in: PSP Tags: ISO, memory stick, Dark-AleX, Custom Firmware, emulation
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Dark_AleX has just released an update to his custom firmware 3.03 OE. Now at A'/A2, here's the list of changes:
  • Added cpu clock selection for umd/iso games. (not for vsh yet)
  • Fixed various bugs regarding the recovery menu, one of them made "rare text" appear when entering in plugins if pops plugins existed, the other one caused a crash when pressing triangle.
  • Fixed a small part of code in umd emulation that was not multithread safe.
While not a full blown update like 3.03 OE-A itself, it does fix a couple of things and also adds the ability to overclock up to 333MHz. Again though, it seems that the overclocking wants to play spoilsport with Wifi play, so if you play wirelessly with your friends, it's better to give overclocking a miss. Again, like the earlier upgrades, you can't update directly to them from a lower firmware, you have to upgrade to 3.03 OE-A first, then use this small upgrade. After downloading, just unpack it to the root of your Memory Stick. It will place itself in the correct folder hierarchy. Then just exit USB mode and run the updater to upgrade your firmware.

Download Link: [Dark_AleX's 3.03 OE-A']


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   by dfh (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » hgfdgh

yay first :D


   Re: ME! (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » F*** U guys and your first post crap

Oh and thanks to Dark_Alex for his work
and this new release.

   Re: Helooo (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Why Upgrade

What's the point of upgrading, I mean just wait till all the bugs are taking care of then upgrade, and pleas dont say that the compression is your reason. cuz I can fit up to 4 ps1 games 1 psp iso 40 mp3 and a short video on my 2 gb stick even then I don't get to play all the games all the time. so yeah my advice just wait a week or so, flashing your PSP every so often isn't very smart. and last thing is thank you Dark ALex cuz you rock.

   Re: gga (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ...

Because we all know everyone has a 2GB stick like you Helooo.

People can make up their own damn minds about whether they want to upgrade or not.
Besides, compression can't be the reason for upgrading to this, as compression was introduced in the precious version. That was OE-A not this one (OE-A')

   Re: m5??? (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ?

can someone help me after upgrading my right speaker stoped working what the helll !!

   Re: PimpMaster5000 (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » What

What do you mean right speaker? Are you talking about headphones, b/c if so, that's probably just your headphones screwed up and not the psp. Put the right headphone on your lips and blow in it and suck out of it a couple times. You'll hear and feel a click when doing this.

   Re: . (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » .

yes! awesome, i've been waiting for overclocking! great, now i don't have to go to devhook to play vcs at 333mhz! woohoo!

d_a, you are da man!

   Re: . (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » pimpmaster:

is that supposed to be some kind of joke, or do i just have a dirty mind?

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   Re: SteroidMitch (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » to .(unregistered)

why would you bother with devhook in the first place to overclock to 333mhz, when you could use cwcheat and change your clockspeed whenever you feel like it, even in the middle of the game, by just pressing select, which is good cuz if you want to go online and overclock, you could easily "downclock to 222mhz" then go online...

   Re: TO second post guy (ME!) (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » TO second post guy (ME!)

I have 4 gb beat that!

   Re: big1s (Unregistered) - 2007-01-08
 » can not play isos

what's up guys this thing is awesome but my problem is i can't play any psp isos off my stick any more. If someone can point me in the right direction that'll be tight
   by godsfilth (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ...

would be better if the link to the file worked

   by will (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Cool

Nice Work Dax!!

   by joecool (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » haha

yes, wouldn't it be nice if the link worked


   Re: Rica M. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2007-01-06
 » Link

Fixed

   Re: Rick (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » Header Corrupt

i Downloaded this file and attempted to extract it. when i go to extract it i get an erro that says header Corrupt.. i also downloaded devhook0.52 with psar dumper and it says the same thing could someone help i am new to this Stuff any help would be appreciated
   by ***** yaya (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Cool

SO th link is not working for me
WHy would i want to overclock my psp?
can some one explain the benifits about overcloking and disadvantages
thankou


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   Re: Pauridius (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Advantages and Disadvantages of Overclocking

Advantages: Faster games with better performance.

Disadvantages: Drain battery life quicker

   Re: skythra (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » overclocking

the psp was specced to run at 333mhz. but due to battery drain is stock underclocked at 222. if you dont care about batter life (for example, only 4 hours play instead of 5-6 i dont know numbers, just an example) then 'overclocking' is fine. or if you are running it off a power source then you know, doesnt matter much.

thats what i understood anyway.

   Re: SteroidMitch (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » Disadvantages of Overclocking

on most homebrew apps and custom firmwares, when over 222(cpu)/111(fsb) cant go online or play multiplayer, tho i havent tested playing multiplayer w. two players both overclocked...

   Re: damien (Unregistered) - 2007-01-27
 » how do i get my psx and games on my psp

i need to get my psx games on my psp.So if any body can tell me how i will be gratefull.Also does anybody have a link to get final fantasy 7 and 8 for the psx.
   by joecool (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » hey, yeah.. i got the link

http://dl.qj.net/Dark_AleX-s-3.03-OE-A-PSP/pg/12/fid/12135/catid/114

^^ go there, yeah... :P

   by Fatvod (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » yea

You can download it from his website. Also can you install this from 3.02 oeb or do you need 3.03


   Re: godsfilth (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » .

we know we can get it from his site but its not the point when they posted a link here and it dosnt work

   Re: GaveUpTomorrow - 2007-01-06
 » ...

You need to upgrade to 3.03 OE-A first. Running it from 3.02 OE-B will probably screw up everything or possibly even brick your PSP. Why can't you read the article though? It says right there that you have to upgrade to 3.03 OE-A first...geesh.
   by tim (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » DarK_AleX

If you read this dark_alex : Thank you :)

   by Not signed in, too lazy (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Crap!

When I try to run this app, all it does is crash my PSP.

I'm on 3.03 OE. What gives?


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   Re: kevin (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » try this

make sure your game folder is under the 1.50 kernel
   by maniac (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » fast

WOW, Dark Alex is fast!! What has it been? 2 days since OE-A?!!! Great job! Keep it up, DAX

   by pharonyk - 2007-01-06
 » yay

awesome! yay

   by Yehs (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » shah

bloope good job

   by Bobtentpeg - 2007-01-06
 » OHHH YEAH

DAX=GOD
3.03 OE-A2=GODLIKE

   by Alex (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Thank You!

Yay, Thank you Dark_Alex! Thank you so much!

   by tim 123 (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » dont wanna flash twice

can I just update to 3.03 OE instead of downgrading then doing it (off 2.8)


   Re: maniac (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » -

You have to downgrade first

   Re: Not logged in (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » ...

It's sad you can't do it straight from 2.80, it would be safer (recovery menu)
   by AN1M3CLAN (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » 303 oe-a?

dose this firmware runs psp iso/cso with out devhook? my 302 doesn't need it with a little mod iso runs like the ps1 games.


   Re: abc (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » .

Yes it can run ISO/CSO without devhook, just like 3.02 OE and 2.71 SE before that.

   Re: Wicked Insider (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » Details needed people.

People keep confirming that stuff works but never
tells you exactly how to do it in detail.
   by wally (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » err wtf

i update to it then i lose my cintro then i reinstall my cintro then i lose the update the cpu speed and stuff anyone else having this problem?

   by chris (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » not this again ....

omg not this BS again now x-flash doesnt work again -_- how bout you tell Art what your gonna name your custom FW's so he can plan ahead? ty dark_ALex though!


   Re: abc (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » .

If your pissed off about the updates then don't update! you frackin' nub. Where do you get off *****ing about having updates released... and then thanking DA for it in the next sentence. wtf?

   Re: maniac (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » -

use the version changer and remove the ' on the end of the version number and xFlash will work again :)
   by AN1M3CLAN (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Here helps!


http://dl.qj.net/Dark_AleX-s-3.03-OE-A-PSP/pg/12/fid/12135/catid/114

   by midnight toker (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » dark_alex ownz!

thanks dark_alex. you rule dude.

   by Nick (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » So...

Does this fix the graphic glitches in FF7 finally??


   Re: jib (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » yeah...

does it fix ff7? plz sum1??

   Re: midnight toker (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » does it say it fixes it?

uh...no it doesn't. only $ony can release new updates or make improvements to the emulator. this fixes a bug in the recovery plug-ins menu that i've ran across myself. it also apparently let's you overclock now too in game.

   Re: jib (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » but..

^^^^ ff7 worked fine in 3.02 oe-b. Since 3.03 oe-a came its all frigged up

   Re: Drahcir (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » FF7 GLITCHES AND POPSTATION

I did many test conversions for final fantasy 7 and Im convinced that popstation is the problem. Even when converting to "0" compression, the game still glitches during battles. I wrote Dark_AleX and am eagerly awaiting his reply. Hopefully Soon.
   by pspfreak101 (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ????????

this dosen't work with the cintro mod anymore and I didn't see an improment in lspeed when i had it at 333 maybe its because i have it compressed into a cso

   by 6traeimpala (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » 333mhz

does this hurt your wifi chip because someone told me it does when i was using the oc plugin but ya please can we clarify this right now?


   Re: Cheater912 (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ...

It just causes over heating after a while of playing...It doesn't really matter though.
   by Bildo818 (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » WOO HOO!!!

I haven't used any of the new features since 2.71 SE-A (only wanted it for the ISO capability) but I can honestly say I have been updating these to keep with the current. Never got into popstation games. Can't think of one PS1 game I actually loved more than a PSP version.

But every release that comes out, I will update! Thanks DA and the PSP homebrew community!

-Bildo-

   by SchmilK - 2007-01-06
 » Oooooh yes

Jet Moto 3 ripped via alcohol to .ccd .img converted flawlessly :D Great work in deed!!!!


   Re: fr@nk - 2007-01-07
 » hey

why dont you upload that somewhere?

   Re: Not logged in (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » to fr@nk

because it's illegal (not many people who care about that though)

   Re: SteroidMitch (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » to Not loggen in

its not necessarily illegal, cuz if it was the sites wouldnt exist, its the fact that you can download them legally if you "legally" own the game, which yes, it is stupid but hey...
   by J (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Thanks DA

Youre da man, great work as usual :D Looking forward to ALL your future releases THANKS AGAIN

   by 4ntisocial (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » what

what is rare text, just wondering

sounds like a good update, kinda small though

   by Tekken (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » Amazing

You're Amazing, Dark_Alex. Thanks for your wonderful work and keep it up!

   by andrew (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » 3.03 oe-a to v1.5

1.is there any way to go back to version 1.5 when im at 3.03 oe-a

2.some of the homebrew that worked on 1.5 dosent work on 3.03 oe-a...dose anyone know why?


   Re: Super6mix - 2007-01-06
 » please.. go to forums...

ok ok.... i hostfiles to this 3.02-3.03OE-A.
and my thread has gotten 9505 Hits...
with over 700 Replys..
so go to PSPiso.com. and register, and then go into
PSP applications. and i will help those who needs IT....

   Re: ultragoregrind - 2007-01-06
 » 1. yes 2. maybe

you can always use the recovery mode to get back to 1.5 (rtfm) - but really there is no need. DA's firmwares do everything 1.5 does, and the current firmware, and more.

as for your 1.5 homebrew - put them in PSP/GAME150 and try.
   by ddd (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » ddd

love these, when no flashing is involved :D


   Re: PSP User (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » How?

How do you change the clock speed from 222 - 333? I upgraded to 3.03 OE A, + I can't find the option for Clock Speed change. Am I missing something?

   Re: Vincent (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » 3.02 OE-B

Can you go from 3.02 OE-B to 3.03 OE-A then to 3.03 OE-A2?

   Re: abc (Unregistered) - 2007-01-06
 » .

yes PSP User, you are missing something :P
Hold R when turning your psp on. You will see the option in the recovery menu that comes up.

   Re: Xfacter - 2007-01-07
 » Flashing

Flashing IS involved...

   Re: .. (Unregistered) - 2007-01-07
 » ..

yes, flashing is involved, however its generally only couple of prxs and they're so small its almost instant.


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