Illuminati exploit brings homebrew to all PSP Firmware! |
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If this isn't one of the biggest updates in awhile for PSP gamers then I don't know what you're waiting for - go get a DS. However on a serious note, some PSP gamers love their PSP and all the "great features Sony has to offer", so much that they update their precious system firmware as to not miss a beat. Updating your PSP's firmware to the latest firmware has come at a cost, as some are left stuck without the glory of homebrew. All thats about to change, as Archaemic and Noobz have made some major progress on bringing homebrew to the newer firmware PSP's. Homebrew working on all PSP firmware (even 3.50) with a Lumines UMD and Illuminati exploit!
I couldn't believe it either. Many of us are sitting next to our favorite puzzle game Lumines right now. With this new PSP exploit, the blissfully sweet puzzle game can now be forged like a double edge sword. Giving PSP owners, on ANY firmware the ability to play homebrew applications, games and emulators till our hearts content or till we explode from nostalgia. So without further ado check out the simple steps for running the Noobz 'Hello World' app, which in the future will transform into HEN (Homebrew Enabler) and a downgrader. Amazing!
Noobz Guide for running the Illuminati Exploit:
- Check that you have an EU or US version of Lumines (ULES00043 or ULUS10002). Currently we don't have a version for the Japanese version, but we're working on it, as soon as we get hold of a Japanese UMD.
- Extract the contents of the 'MS_ROOT' folder from the ZIP file into the top-level of your memory stick. (HINT: If you wind up with an 'MS_ROOT' folder on the stick, you've done it wrong).
- Start the game, and as soon as it gets to the 'Press START' screen, press START. If you wait until the demo has started, the exploit may not work.
- The screen should go blank, and the exploit will start after a few moments. It doesn't do anything except look pretty at this stage - but feel free to enjoy the first homebrew on your v3.10 - v3.50 PSP
Update: The Lumines based Downgrader for 3.50 PSP firmware has been released. Congrats to all that helped accomplish this amazing feat! Head on over to read all the details.
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THIS IS AMAZING WAY TO GO YOU NOOBZ (LOL) id like to welcome all 3.50ers to homebrew
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Illuminati?
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My advice to everyone; GET A COPY LUMINES BEFORE SONY RELEASES A PATCHED VERSION!
And hurry!
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My advice to everyone; GET A COPY LUMINES BEFORE SONY RELEASES A PATCHED VERSION!
And hurry!
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Gonna buy Lumines FIRST thing tomorrow!
W00T!
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illuminiti letaraly translated means "inlightened ones"
most noteable reffering to the bevarian illuminiti if you want to know more just wikipedia it
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i already have custom firmware but this just means more people joining the homebrew community
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- Coolham23 -
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well thats great news for everyone.
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GREAT JOB!!!
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BTW, talk about a boost of sales for Lumines and psp!!
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lol lumines was one of the first games i bought for psp.
Sure, im already at CFW, but now everyone can enjoy Homebrew, until sony releases another FW
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Is any one ever try ?
Need to know before I give a go ;)
Can start collecting Lumines games and selling on eBay. Waaaakkkkkk !!!
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is anyone that runs homebrew on their psp not a nerd? what are you even doing on this site?
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Australian UMD mostly comes from overseas anyway.
Only movies that different.
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=3Mr53yIi950
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Downgrader VERY soon methinks =P
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NO ONE deserves to be left in the dark when it comes to homebrew.
I'm happily on 3.40 OE and all it's glory, but those whom *accidently updated their unit to 3.10+ also needs an option if they want to keep Sony's original FW or go beyond. Just as you and I, and countless of other PSP users out there had been granted with.
I think EVERYBODY needs to be a part of this scene regardless of their mistakes. Whether it be brikage or upgrades.
It's people like yourself that gives this scene a bad taste and if there was a way to teach you selfish n00bz like you a lesson, I and many others would've done it AGES ago.
Loser...
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but you dont want anyone else to have one so they have to buy umds and keep the sales up so YOU can pirate them off the net
your really selfish... these awsome developers go through this trouble to bring you this for FREE btw.. remember that
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Sorry to hear you where stupid enough to upgrade past 3.03, and that you're too much of a coward to post without using "anon".
And no, I'm not Jin, nor am I defending everything he said, but he does make some good points, and you don't make any.
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I said ISO loaders, I don't care if people use homebrew, homebrew applications kick ass. I was talking about piracy. ...I don't know how you misunderstood? You can't be that blunt.
And Anon, keep the "noob" comment to yourself kid, honestly. I got my PSP the first week it came out in the US. So? I don't know man that was just all around dumb, what little intelligence you tried showing about homebrew (even though you didn't get that either) was blasted away with that last comment of yours.
And J-Uk, who said that? You? lol. Okay. Not only do I not want this downgrader to come out (Which it will so oh well) but I also do not a PC PSP emulator (Fully working) to come out since many people plan on buying a PSP just for specific gmaes such as God of War, Silent Hill, and Final Fantasy (for examples.)
I want to be proved wrong, and I was hoping someone would do so about piracy and the effects of the developers, but so far all you two have done have tried to say "Everyone can use homebrew!" Obviously. ...So talk about being new? Or a "noob," Anon, don't even try.
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Sony Got PWND again....
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One nil sony!!!!
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I have PSP 1004 NOT TA-082 with 3.40OE-A and I have the ULES 00043 Lumines version. I copy both savegames in the savegame folder of PSP, then I start the Lumines and when it arrives to the "Press start button" screen I press start the screen turns into black and after a few seconds the PSP shut down completely...
Can anybody help me please?
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I have PSP 1004 NOT TA-082 with 3.40OE-A and I have the ULES 00043 Lumines version. I copy both savegames in the savegame folder of PSP, then I start the Lumines and when it arrives to the "Press start button" screen I press start the screen turns into black and after a few seconds the PSP shut down completely...
Can anybody help me please?
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Keep up the work tohugh, some of us do appreciate what you do
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Looking forward to a possible HEN\Downgrader release :)
Lumines is a cheap game too, so it's easy to obtain.
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I bought my psp because of the 2.6 downdater that was rolled out at the end of the month. I was amazed at all the GOOD HOMEBREW STUFF the psp was able to run. It turned the psp into a true multi game system.
Sure there's gonna be a lot of confused users with a ton of questions everybody has heard before, but to be able to use homebrew is a RIGHT not just an option. I believe every owner should be able to use any software they choose as long as it's not illegally obtained.
I believe that if you own the unit you should be able to run homebrew on or use it for a hockey puck. YOUR CHOICE.
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I know Im an Idiot for uping after downing
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go kill yourself
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about eu platinum, look@the psp gen forums:
http://tinyurl.com/2djp78
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and in mint condition POW 12.99 LOL. Now thats a deal.
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who wooda thought 1.0 - 3.50
$ony NAILED!
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just one question any version of US Lumines, in a few days you'll see a 3.50 downgrader
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But awesome exploit. Thanks Noobz!!
This is like when i tasted homebrew for the first time, with help from your 2.6 GTA downgrader
A great feeling!
Spread the word, everybody!
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Muahahahahaha ***** Sony those bastards will never defeat us!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
um sorry if i sound over excited it's just finally no more 3.10 and sony finally abandon making new firmwares.
Ne1 know when the downgrader is comming out?
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If i were you i wouldn't wait till all copies from stores are got or worse still - sony will paych it very soon.
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i rlly need FFVII on my psp
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Why the crap does it matter to you anyways? You already have OE firmware! Idiot
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EVERY1 GO BUY A COPY BEFORE THEY ALL GET PATCHED!!!
YESSSSS!
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"the ability to play homebrew applications, games and emulators till our hearts content or till we explode from nostalgia."
Sorry, obviously, we don't have this ability yet, why would you type that. QJ needs better writers.
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now how do i use homebrew ??
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cant wait for the downgrader.
also its a great game, i used to play the iso of it until my psp became semi-bricked and i updated to get around that
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now wat ?
how do u use homebrew ?
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I found out about the homebrew scene on psp like a day after I upgraded from 2.71 to 3.11 :s
Time to start making iso's from my PSX games.
But a bit of a noob question. When/If a downgrader comes out, what does this mean? Do we need to go through Lumines to downgrade?
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'PLX HELP, HOW TO UNINSTALL CUSTOM FIRMWARE, I WANT OFW 3.60!!!1111'
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When the original one blew, i had to change it out BUT now adhoc doesnt work because the mac addresses between the wifi card and the motherboard are different, so no multiplayer between PSPs.
If not, I have to find another way to do this.
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with that exploit, we will have the downgrader very soon youll see!!!
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also do i have to put the MS_root in the same folders as MP_root? and where do i put all the downlaoded games?
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tank you noobz
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keep on extracting n gettin teh folder instead....
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The ID from the Australian 1 is: ULUS10002
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Be sure to make a backup of your data first though as it will overwrite it.
Thats it!
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buying a copy soon before it is patched
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My advice to you all
Get a copy of Lumines 1 now before a patch version comes out or before the prices go up in Ebay!LOL
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1.5 FTW
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In hacking circles, it's used as a way of demonstrating the ability to run a computer program on a platform that otherwise wouldn't allow it. That's why the Illuminati hack is called a "proof of concept" hack. It demonstrates that a program can now be run on the latest firmware. This opens the door to other programs in the future, like downgraders, homebrew enablers, etc.
Hello World is just the first small step. Next comes the giant leap for all PSP-kind. :)
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when/if the downgrader comes out will i still need a copy of luminies cos ma mates didnt need a game they jus downgraded theres and what will this do now
could sum1 plz answer my question
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YH YEAH YEAH THERES THE SQUIRT,
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Congratulations and thanks a million times over, Noobz.
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Thanks.
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i got a brand new white one!!!
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Someone please help me out. Thanks!
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