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2.71 Custom Firmware SE-A released by Dark_AleX! |
Listed in: Hacks & Exploits, News Tags: Custom Firmware, downgrade, downgrader, Mathieulh, psp exploits, psp hacks, TA-082
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These days, Dark_AleX has made it a habit of making big news at least
once every week. And might we add, a great habit at that. Just
yesterday, he released a generic downgrader which made it a piece of
cake to anyone who wanted to downgrade. But in case anyone looked
harder, you would've noticed that the file was named
updateflasher.zip/rar.We're sure many people got curious of the fact that a downgrader was named as updateflasher. Well, although we have known about it for a little while now, we decided to keep quiet so that you guys would get a huge surprise, come release day.
And well, we guess it's time to let everyone know what Dark_AleX has been working on. How about we tell you that we can run all 1.5 kernel mode homebrew on our 2.71 PSP. While we're at it, we might also add that it's a seamless package. You won't know that the PSP has been modified in any way, apart from the fact that you can run homebrew properly on the 2.71 firmware. All the magic is courtesy of Dark_AleX and his 2.71 Custom Firmware, or as Mathieulh likes to call it, 2.71 SE-A.
This modification will not run on a TA-082 PSP. Do not even try it out. It will surely brick your PSP.
Firstly, here are a list of the features:
- 1.00/1.50 Eboot support (both kernel and user mode).
- 2.71 Eboot support (both kernel and user mode).
- Runs on 2.71 VSH.
- Ability to run Devhook (both 1.50 and 2.71 versions are fully compatible).
- Ability to run all 2.71 (and lower UMDs).
- 1.00/1.50 prx executable support.
- Support both KXploited and unpatched eboots for 1.50 kernel.
- Support any 2.71 homebrew coded for HEN C.
- Compatibility is 100% for 2.71 homebrew and approx 99% for 1.00/1.50 homebrew.
- Recovery mode.
Now how is this different from HEN_C, you may ask. Well, like we said, it's all rolled into one cool seamless package. You won't need to run the Homebrew Enabler before running any homebrew. Secondly, it has been confirmed that you will be able to load your firmware mods which you've been using on the 1.5 custom firmware. So looking at the features, we'll probably stick our neck out and proclaim that the days of firmware 1.5 are numbered.
Personally, one of the main reasons I've stayed on 1.5 is because of Devhook and the Firmware mods. Now since it's all supported on 2.71, I don't see any reason why I should stick on 1.5. Heck, in case I have any problems, I can always downgrade using Dark_AleX's downgrader! I'm sure you guys might be wondering "So what's the catch?" Well, there aren't any, unless you consider a two-second wait time while booting the PSP or UMD autoloading. Besides, the UMD autoloading will probably be disabled by a firmware mod sometime in the future.
Here's a set of instructions which will help you on your way towards firmware nirvana. It can only be applied from 1.5 firmware.
- Mathieulh has said that after installing the custom firmware, there isn't much space left on Flash0. So it's best to use the downgrader which formats the whole Flash0 first. That way, you can be sure that there aren't any useless files on your Flash.
- You will need a 1.5 dump. Those are only available if you're on a 1.5. Though you won't have to worry, Dark_AleX has bundled a helper program which will help you make a firmware dump easily.
- First, copy the seupdmaker and seupdmaker% folders to your PSP.
- Now download the 1.5 and 2.71 update eboots from our site and put them in the seupdmaker folder with the names 150.PBP and 271.PBP
- Using the Helper program, make a firmware dump.
- Once done, copy the generated .dxar file from the seupdmaker folder to the 271seflasher folder.
- Then, simply use the update flasher to flash the custom firmware on your PSP!
There are some precautions you have to take though. Make sure your PSP is not a TA-082. Secondly, make sure your PSP's battery level is above 75%. And finally, be careful while using this application. It modifies your flash, so you have to be careful; any application that modifies your flash has a chance of bricking your PSP. It is indeed very necessary that you fully read and reread the readme file inside the download before proceeding.
Finally, the download links to the Homebrew Enabler, the Generic Downgrader in case you want to downgrade to 1.5 to create your own dump, and the link to the actual release. Enjoy!
Update: Seems the 2.71 SE-A fever is making its round as we got feedback of more than 10 successfull updates versus zero brick.
Download Link: [2.71 Custom Firmware SE-A]
Download Link: [Homebrew Enabler Rev.C for 2.71 PSPs]
Download Link: [Dark_AleX's generic downgrader for 2.71]
View: [Dark_AleX's generic downgrader release article] (For the firmware links, if you want to downgrade)
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Thanks be to you Dark_AleX! (and all others that contributed)
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Great job anyway Dark_AleX!
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This looks sweet but unless it can load isos and csos I'm not going to use it as its just removing functionality.
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I dont understand though...do you run it directly in the game menu? or do you have to eload it?
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happy tears
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I'm surprised some noob hasn't asked if this will work on a 2.8/2.81.
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*kisses DA's feet*
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im staying at 1.50 for now until everything i want is on 2.71.
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Greetz, me
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Will keep an eye on the success rate of applying this and will likely say buh buh to 1.5. You've been a trusty firmware all this time, but the PSP has outgrown you :)
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dude this is just a custom firmware like any other. just a modified 1.5 .
if my psp was still under warranty i might install this but i dont want to risk it.
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btw, I agree with those who say Dark_AleX is a god
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the noobz were right cause you need 1.5 to install this. so if you did upgrade now you have to downgrade
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on 2.71 se a
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I upgraded with it!!!!!!!
It's better then 1.50
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any help?
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What if $ony's new firmwares find a way to error out the installs if they detect Dark_Alex's work? I'll stick with my 1.5 until I have some proof that the future upgrades will function properly.
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1) does the homebrew run in the same way as on 1.5 or is there a few extra steps u have to take ( like when u use DH on 1.5 you have to reboot the psp to play homebrew again )?
2) can i revert back to 1.5 ?
3) what advantages does it have over the 1.5 firmware
basically I am just wondering if its goign to be as easy to run homebrew as it is with 1.5 i.e memory stick> homebrew> exit homebrew> xmb ..........or is it like this : memorystick> some kinda launcher> homebrew> exit homebrew> exit launcher> xmb ...
if that makes sense. help us out .
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Thanks.
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Also, it would be great IF SOMEONE WHO UPGRADED TO THIS COULD MAKE A DUMP OF THEIR FIRMWARE SO WE COULD GET A DEVHOOK VERSION OF THIS!! =D
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Respect to Dark-Alex.
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Why can't it open the 1.50 updater file?
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"Note with wifi: 1.50 kernel doesn't understand WPA. So if you have a connection with WPA, you cannot magically use it in a 1.50 application. Use WEP or not protection, or wait to wifi applications to be ported to 2.71 kernel."
So this means that only HB which is capable of running on FW 2.71 can use WPA with this FW.
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ISOs = you're poor.
You iso users really need to stop and help the scene. You poor folk are killing our beloved system..
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but im stopping at 1.5 for now, its not like its a big thing to use devhook and with sleep mode you can pretty much leave your psp in fw2.71 anyway and you can just mount different iso's and cso's from that.....
if you still have to use devhook for this fw your just doing exactly the same thing as me, but without using custom firmware...
if dark alex can include iso/cso mounting automatically from his custom 2.71 fw then i'll definetly upgrade tho
Dark Alex is definetly the star of the PSP world now tho!!
keep up the Awesome work tho!!
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What a day!
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http://rapidshare.de/files/36004355/IRSHELL_.zip.html
just unzip this and drop it into your GAME150 folder and overwrite the one already there.
any1 else had any problems loading homebrew????
j0ey2069
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For the people worried about that 1% of 1.5 homebrew that won't work, why not emulate 1.5 with Devhook? You'll still be using it less than you do now.
And finally, THANK YOU DARK ALEX! With my half-bricked PSP I had to rely on Harleyg's custom firmware to autolaunch IR Shell (which forced me to hold down the X button every time) and ungracefully switch between it and Devhook to use the XMB (to view videos and certain music and images). I spent more time turning my PSP off and on than I did using it. This makes life a lot easier.
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Just installed it, everything works, got devhook, irshell and all my homebrew working......
I love you Alex!!!
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ready for updating
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thanks
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then it says PANIC: error creating directory ...
it says that for 9 lines then stops and says writing 1.50 subset...0% then freezes...nothing more happens...It just stops...:( wut should i do im afraid to press anything...:( (I dont have TA-082)
HELP
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4820075388556530876&hl=en
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Make sure you name the update files "271.PBP" and "150.PBP". I accidentally named one "2.71.PBP", and this screwed up the dxar file.
Next, when testing the UMD disc, make sure there's not a huge piece of foam inside the disc *cough*
It takes a bit to load, but it's sex overall. This is beautiful.
Another note: As mentioned in the README, if you want to run 1.50 homebrew, make sure you have a GAME150 folder for those files, ~AND~ a GAME folder. You cannot run 1.50 homebrew from GAME150 if there is no GAME folder present, even if GAME is empty.
Alex, please bear my children.
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By the way I could not get Gemp aka homer's rin to start. Gj DA.
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j0ey2069
otherwise best thing ever...
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thank you so much Dark_alex!!!!
I loved 1.5, but now its time to say goodbye!
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just follow the steps and you should be fine
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@ 118 to get rid of corrupted data icons use the __SCE naming convention. for the folder that does not have a % character use __SCE__folderna me. for the % character folder do this %__SCE__folderna me and then removed the % character from the end. magic...no corrupted icons.
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if da can do this stuff cant sum1 get an epilon bios dump from up 2.71 and bundle it into an updater??
nice work tho ima gonna do this tonight
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@ 118 to get rid of corrupted data icons use the __SCE naming convention. for the folder that does not have a % character use __SCE__folderna me. for the % character folder do this %__SCE__folderna me and then removed the % character from the end. magic...no corrupted icons.
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Has anyone sucessfully been able to run a DAX ZISO games?
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i know my psp wont ... its already suffering from psp overusage disease!
but although "all" 1.50 HB can now be used on 2.71 im not upgrading from the "magic firmware" because i live by the old laws: "if something aint broke, dont flash it!"
a lesson learned from a couple of motherboard flashes (only ever happened on asrock boards) where the bios flash went dodgy! damn cheap ass motherboards, thank god they were customers and not mine.
HAIL TO DAX AND HIS SUCCESS
HIS NAME WILL GO DOWN IN PSP HISTORY 4EVA!
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http://rapidshare.de/files/36004355/IRSHELL_.zip.html
j0ey209
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i do not regret going from 1,5 to 2,71 so far..
every ting i tested works so far and now i dont have to use DH to load 2.0+ umds anymore
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-will xflash and other flash apps still work (I hear they wont)
-1.5 can use version changer to fake to 2.0 and then play any backup (2.0 and under (but not gta) games) without a UMD. great for saving batt. and for people with broken umd drives.
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1.5 homebrew work (even pimpstreamer), devhook and isos work just fine, however got some problem with UMDs.
1.5 umds seem to work, but I tried SvR2006 umd and it gives error, altough it works perfectly with devhook.
I don't have any other 2.00+ umd to try with.
Does any other of you have a similar problem?
bye
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By the way, we broke up after he saw my "you know what".
He said it's too small for him.
I'm gonna go eat my poop now.
~FreePlay~
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A) "Does is support autoloading AND/OR Harleyg's custom firmware?" if it did that would be nice...But I get the idea that this probably couldn't fit both on the Flash.
B) "Does it support iR Shell flawlessly?" I love iR Shell. I shall not abandon it to that silly XMB! Yeah i know i'm a tad odd.
STILL.
This is such a great contribution to the scene. Thank you Dark Alex.
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THANKS TO DARK_ALEX FOR ALL THOSE HACKS THOUGH!!!
Devhook and This.... Sony is going to be pissed! hehe:P
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FREAKO NEATO D_A. My virgin 1.5 now a D_A'D 2.71 SE-A
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I'm registered here for a year now, so hear my word now:
DON'T EVEN TRY THIS WITH TA-082 CHIP!
-plugged AC adapter..
-had custom 1.5, so updated 2.0, downgraded with mph to clean 1.5
-READ the fckin manual!!
-after created the DXAR doublechecked the MD5 checksum on DATA.DXAR with Nero MD5 Verifier
-both programs check the files if they allright!! (1.5&2.71 updates, DATA.DXAR file)
-after 2.71se update, I set SCE logo and UMD autoload off, and hided Corrupted Icons in the recovery menu
-tried homebrew (have to move 1.5 hb to GAME150 folder, keep GAME folder for 2.71 hb)
PSP Rhythm hb works fine (most important for me :)
everything went fine!
pink characters kept me calm..
great and quality work Dark_AleX!!
should have a paypay donation link on your site.. ;)
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psp\game150\pimpstreamer 201sub and ...%
works like this for me
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POR FAVOR AS LO YO SE QUE TU PUEDES HACER UN DOWNGRADER
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was wondering why!
and I finally realized that 'this works on 1.5 FW gosh...'
There's no explanation which FW does this program need to work on in Readme.txt
Ar~~~gh!!
guys, don't try to run this program on 2.71 FW. this program needs to be running on FW 1.5
just follow steps below:
1. If you have 2.71 PSP, Just downgrade to FW 1.5 with Generic Downgrader by DarkAlex.
2. If you downgraded your PSP succesfully to 1.5, just dump 1.5 FW and 2.71 FW using seupdmaker to make DATA.DAXR. (see that readme.txt)
3. Copy the generated DATA.DXAR file at 271seflasher directory.
4. Just run it.
5. after then, PSP will be reboot and you can see 2.71's XMB screen. that's all.
need to get some coffee, sigh...
Why was I trying to run this on FW 2.71.. : (
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But i ??? I still with my 2.71 SE !
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also regular devhook works great too!
use the HOME-START combo plugin to go back to umd loading!!
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Cloudy
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"use the HOME-START combo plugin to go back to umd loading!!"
Where can I get this?
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u shood correct this before more bricks!
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Original JPN PSP works fine with it:
1.00 -> 1.5 -> 2.00 -> 1.5 -> 2.00 -> 1.5+Devhook 2.6 -> POC+Devhook 2.71 ->HPOC+Devhook 2.71 -> HEN C + Devhook 2.71 -> 2.71SE
(getting hard to keep track of my firmware changes now
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i was able to run this with my 32 MB mem stick and i have 2.71 and homebrew, now i am set until 0x89 comes out
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BTW this firmware is totally awesome. You can run the kernal eboots directly in the xmb menu without having to do anything else special. This is definitely the new 1.50.
Also, to disable the autoboot totally turn off your psp (hold power for 15 seconds), hold the R button and turn your psp back on. You will get a blue screen and go into the options there and enable the options desired. BTW don't change anything in the advance menu.
Here's the homebrew that I've tried and work perfectly
SNEStyl
Rin
DGEN
PMP Movie Player
Nester
Devhook (when in devhook to return to the real 2.71 turn psp off and on)
NeoGeoCD
Today was a good day for the PSP scene. Keep at it DA
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Does anyone know if this issue is still there using firmware 2.71 SE-A ?
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Other than that, great work DA.
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For those who are having trouble running UMDs, I'm not sure what the problem is exactly, because I've tried running both UMDs and .ISO backups that require 2.71 firmware, and they work perfectly! Maybe it's just a problem with Smackdown vs. Raw, but I wouldn't know, since I can't stand wrestling...
Oh, and #194, running devhook on the 2.71 (NandFlash) @ 333mhz works perfectly too.
Thanks for all your hard work Dark_Alex! Your contributions have really helped to reawaken the PSP homebrew community!
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Great work though, Dark_Alex !
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gonna dump this fw tonight so if u want it my yim is
n0vak@sbcglobal .net
im gonna see if it works with harleyg's fw so.....
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The program has been running for AGES!
The memorystick (Genuine Sony 2GB) light is flashing to show its busy and has gotten up to this message :
Extracting and Packing 2.71 Firmware
I started 11:40am its now 1 hour later and still same message????
It doesn't seem to have progressed.
How long does it normally take and is there a step I may have missed?
BTW thanks for the info #197 :)
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Fr0sTy
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WTF
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my yim is
n0vak@sbcglobal .net
msg me if u want it
im currently trying it with dh with an extra 1.5 psp
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what gives?
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@201: I would just shut the PSP off and try creating the .DXAR file again. Since it's not writing to the PSP's flash, doing this shouldn't hurt anything. To give you an idea, it shouldn't take any more than 5 minutes to complete the whole process of making the .dxar file. Oh, and make sure you name the 2.71 EBOOT "271.PBP", not "2.71.PBP". That seems to be a common problem for several people.
I'm just curious what would be causing everyone to have all these problems...
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IS THAT IMPORTAND??? would that interfere with me not being able to play MHF and Madden 06???
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i have da's cf and it auto boots to the devhook gui 3 seconds after i turn on my psp, so strait away im where i want to be, all i have to do is click exit to go back to 1.5 or start to go to 2.71 no worries and no umd auto load life is sweet ohh and 333 all the way no crashes plus the reboot to 1.5 from 2.71 means i never have to turn of my psp, i'm happy thanks Dark_Alex!
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So I must say goodbye for now and stop hoping for 2.8 good news during these weeks. I am gonna leave for a month from this website and start thinking about other stuff. (Like playing with the DS Lite and replace my PSP mp3 player with an iPod Nano from my niece.)
See you later guys.
Sincerely,
A guy who hopes someday 2.8 can downgrade too.
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Help plz
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Does anyone know how to get devhook running off the nand flash instead of the ms?
It would save me some mb's.
Thanks
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PS successful custom here, has anyone tried a DAX file?
(dark alex's iso format)
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It sounds crazy. I´m gonna try it as soon as i get home!!
(I left my PSP there when i wen´t to school)
Dark_Alex, you just keep owning $ony again and again and ag...........................
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i have tried everything to downgrade back to 1.5.
Anyone know what to do? if i run recovery mode, all i get is DADADADA error. if i run the generic DGer thing, i get a game run error.
Any help?
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Wanted to make sure recovery mode worked ok....used the original 1.50 sony eboot.pbp, renamed to UPDATE.PBP, popped it into the recovery folder PSP/GAME/RECOVERY alongside the other files & went for it!! (right button on power on)
Sweet as a nut, back to the good old 1.50....
All right so I am now back on 2.71 se-a, now I know I can drop back to 1.50 or recover from a problem at any time.
Have been with the PSP since day one (got it on first release date in UK)...Dark Alex, you have made it fun, interesting, entertaining, nail biting...God Bless You...
Hats off to all the other Devs out there....keep up the splendid work.
Those of us who cannot, applaud those who can!.
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The Harddrive dont work with the new Customfirmware.
How can i delate the Customfirmware?
HELP
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@100
If your Pimpstreamer is 1.50 version (IE Folders: Pimpstreamer and Pimpstreamer%) Then you have to create a new directory in PSP Called GAME150 and place the homebrew there. READ THE README.
Thanks Dark_AleX
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1. Can I run ISOs and CSOs with this new 2.71 Devhook?
2. Can I run IR-Shell and homebrew games through it?
3. Can I run 2.71, 1.0 and 1.5 homebrew directly from XMB?
4. Is my PSP's starting fast and does it go directly to 2.71?
That's all for now! =) Please answer to them..
Thanks, DaHandy. =)
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SORRY
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i'm gonna read everything, make sure its all good and i think i'm gonna flash my psp for the first time ever
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UMD Emulator shows as corrupted and will not work, DAXZISO loads but freezes when its supposed to load.
DA needs to improve it, but gr8 job so far, at least you can run homebrew!
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UMD Emulation- i really never tried
DAXISO- yes, it froze too
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when the next version of this comes out, im actually upgrading!!!!!! !
and ppl havin probs loading 1.5 homebrew use devhook 1.5
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Not from recovery menu nor the psp gui.
Some people got it working, mine is crap.
Anyways, it still loads up all my games.
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(to boot into Irshell)
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Thanks in advance.
And by the way, good job DA ^^
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I go to UMD SELECT and press O, and choose my iso, go back and hit START. All is does is turn off, and then I have to turn it on again.
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
Does any one know how to remove the Custom Firmware SE?
DO I NEED TO RE-DOWNGRADE?
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Start up recovery by booting while holding R. Press the third option(somethin g about running the eboot).
USE AT OWN RISK!
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But one thing... Dark Alex is a absolute marvel. :)
keep up the great programming dude..!! u rock.
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Next time i won't do it :rofl:
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GOOD LUCK DARK ALEX
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installed dev hook for 2.71, then copyed across patch,
but devhook wont play my iso's, after clicking start the psp turns off? - what the problem!
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@EVERYONE (noobs & veterans): 1.50 as golden firmware is almost over. 1.50 enthusiasts such as myself, feel free to give this a try. there are no step by step instructions in the package because it's so easy and straight forward but for the sake of avoiding confusion, i'll put one here:
*REMOVE UMDs*
*BE SURE TO HAVE 1.50 (if you are emulating 2.71 at the moment, go back to 1.50 first!)*
1) Download the 2.71 Custom Firmware SE (whether it's the A [for broadband users with 4 options] or B [for 56k users with only the default & recommended option]). This doesn't really matter because they are one and the same except the one with 4 options (SE-A) gives you a choice what you want the installer to copy onto your memory stick. I tried the 1st and 2nd options (with and without the 1.50 firmware files) on two separate PSPs... you'll only need the first option which is what SE-B (for 56k users) has.
2) If you want to play it safe like I did, before proceeding, copy all your memory stick's contents onto a folder on your computer. Then, once the backup is complete, format your memory stick.
3) Run the installer you've just downloaded. Make sure your PSP is in USB mode, then choose which drive letter it is using in the installer's menu. Then let the copying begin. Once the installation is done, you may exit.
All this installer does is copy files to your PSP. You can still turn back from here. Just empty out your MS and recopy what I told you to backup in step 2.
4) Grab your PSP, exit the USB mode then scroll right to the Game menu. Go to: Game > Memory Stick > 2.71 SE-A Firmware Install
- Make sure you have 75-100% battery. Having it plugged and charging wont make a difference. The battery itself has to be charged.
- What this does is install the custom firmware by Dark_AleX that was copied earlier by the installer (step 3).
5) After the install, reboot your PSP. As you may have noticed you are now running a modified f/w by our homebrew community's very own Dark_AleX. :)
6) Go to USB mode. Copy your ISO and CSO (CiSO) images into the ISO folder.
7) Pop in any game UMD. Go to Game > Memory Stick > DEVHOOK0.4X launcher for 2.71 and then go to UMD SELECT in the menu. Choose your game, then click on START.
NOTE: Before you turn on your PSP, you must take out the UMD first! Once your in the PSP's menus, pop the UMD then go into DevHook and pick an ISO/CSO. This is based on my experiment and I've noticed that if you turn on your PSP with a UMD inside, it just freezes in a blank screen.
I hope this helps for those with questions and doubts. This is 100% working so far and I've had 0% brick on all PSPs. The beauty of this is, we no longer have to start off at 1.50, pick an ISO, then emulate 2.71 to play a game... Then go back to 1.50 again, pick a different game and start the whole process all over again. With this, it's 1.50 on 2.71 or 2.71 with 1.50. It's hot.
I also tried the following:
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with Dark_AleX's generic downgrader for 2.71 --Didn't work. Won't allow me. Didn't even give me a chance to brick even if I wanted to. I guess it's for 2.71 f/w by Sony or 2.50/2.60 by Sony, whatever.
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with Update Flasher for 2.71 by Dark_AleX (same as above except modified Windows GUI installer & other files packaged by Zephyrus) --Same thing. Didn't work.
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with 2.71 Downdater by Dark_AleX/Mathieulh/Yoshi --Nothing. Same thing.
My conclusion is there's no going back to 1.50 at this point, as of now, but then again why would anyone really want to
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@EVERYONE (noobs & veterans): 1.50 as golden firmware is almost over. 1.50 enthusiasts such as myself, feel free to give this a try. there are no step by step instructions in the package because it's so easy and straight forward but for the sake of avoiding confusion, i'll put one here:
*REMOVE UMDs*
*BE SURE TO HAVE 1.50 (if you are emulating 2.71 at the moment, go back to 1.50 first!)*
1) Download the 2.71 Custom Firmware SE (whether it's the A [for broadband users with 4 options] or B [for 56k users with only the default & recommended option]). This doesn't really matter because they are one and the same except the one with 4 options (SE-A) gives you a choice what you want the installer to copy onto your memory stick. I tried the 1st and 2nd options (with and without the 1.50 firmware files) on two separate PSPs... you'll only need the first option which is what SE-B (for 56k users) has.
2) If you want to play it safe like I did, before proceeding, copy all your memory stick's contents onto a folder on your computer. Then, once the backup is complete, format your memory stick.
3) Run the installer you've just downloaded. Make sure your PSP is in USB mode, then choose which drive letter it is using in the installer's menu. Then let the copying begin. Once the installation is done, you may exit.
All this installer does is copy files to your PSP. You can still turn back from here. Just empty out your MS and recopy what I told you to backup in step 2.
4) Grab your PSP, exit the USB mode then scroll right to the Game menu. Go to: Game > Memory Stick > 2.71 SE-A Firmware Install
- Make sure you have 75-100% battery. Having it plugged and charging wont make a difference. The battery itself has to be charged.
- What this does is install the custom firmware by Dark_AleX that was copied earlier by the installer (step 3).
5) After the install, reboot your PSP. As you may have noticed you are now running a modified f/w by our homebrew community's very own Dark_AleX. :)
6) Go to USB mode. Copy your ISO and CSO (CiSO) images into the ISO folder.
7) Pop in any game UMD. Go to Game > Memory Stick > DEVHOOK0.4X launcher for 2.71 and then go to UMD SELECT in the menu. Choose your game, then click on START.
NOTE: Before you turn on your PSP, you must take out the UMD first! Once your in the PSP's menus, pop the UMD then go into DevHook and pick an ISO/CSO. This is based on my experiment and I've noticed that if you turn on your PSP with a UMD inside, it just freezes in a blank screen.
I hope this helps for those with questions and doubts. This is 100% working so far and I've had 0% brick on all PSPs. The beauty of this is, we no longer have to start off at 1.50, pick an ISO, then emulate 2.71 to play a game... Then go back to 1.50 again, pick a different game and start the whole process all over again. With this, it's 1.50 on 2.71 or 2.71 with 1.50. It's hot.
I also tried the following:
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with Dark_AleX's generic downgrader for 2.71 --Didn't work. Won't allow me. Didn't even give me a chance to brick even if I wanted to. I guess it's for 2.71 f/w by Sony or 2.50/2.60 by Sony, whatever.
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with Update Flasher for 2.71 by Dark_AleX (same as above except modified Windows GUI installer & other files packaged by Zephyrus) --Same thing. Didn't work.
* Downgrading back to 1.50 with 2.71 Downdater by Dark_AleX/Mathieulh/Yoshi --Nothing. Same thing.
My conclusion is there's no going back to 1.50 at this point, as of now, but then again why would anyone really want to
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it just show as nuttin but is ther if i click on it a message saying nuttin comes out again!
i need help!!
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i installed this firmware with no problem
i didnt like it, cause it didnt run my snes9xTYL
so i wanted to downgrade
so i used the generic downgrader
but i got a message saying
game could not be started
(DADADADA)
so i tried HEN C
no luck there either....
what do i do???
i want my snes9xTYL back... :)
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Rock on
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get the 1.50 update eboot rename it UPDATE.PBP and drop it into the RECOVERY folder.
turn off psp, power on + hold R shoulder key for recovery menu.
go to execute file at ms0:PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/UPDATE.PBP
and the rest you should know by now...!!!!
I had to post this because alot of people seemed to be confused as to how to do this...CANT imagine why, if they bothered to read the readme in detail (which i definatly would have done, you know with the chance of bricking my psp there and all!)
j0ey2069
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Keep on doing your magic man!
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Any body else experiencing the same problem, any solution??
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userguide of ir shell 2.2 so that i can use my psp to communicate directly with my pc:
"To use adhoc PC connection, follow these procedures
below.
1. Place the following PRX modules from a 1.0 firmware
dump. These files are not included with iR Shell
distribution for legal reasons. It doesn't matter
whether the files are encrypted or decrypted.
Encrypted files are smaller in size.
ms0:/IRSHELL/SYSTEM/pspnet.prx
ms0:/IRSHELL/SYSTEM/pspnet_apctl.prx
ms0:/IRSHELL/SYSTEM/pspnet_inet.prx
ms0:/IRSHELL/SYSTEM/pspnet_resolver .prx"
Does this mean i dont need a 1.0 firmware dumps of prx module? Anybody please help me with my Q thanks
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easy 2.5 2.6 downgrader. Do I have to upgrade to 2.71 then downgrade again for the 2.71 se a firmware to work?
did read that the flash had to be formated.
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had the same probs mate, i formatted my memory stick then put on devhook for 2.70 SE-A and it works a treat, i used the Chaos Zero installer.
Good luck
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use d_a downgrader downdater????
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Thanks I'd really really appreciate your help. I'v been looking for hours... but I'm scared I'll "brick" it... I just have to know for sure.
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Later found out that half my homebrew didnt work on it so i downgraded back to 2.6, and use the TIFF eloader. (AKA my sega genesis emulator, snes emulator, nethack, pme, etc)
Great work though!
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i tried it…
and it works!!! thank you so much DA. i never need to think about 1.5 again (except for nostalga).
i only see a couple of problems.
the "hide corrupted icons" doesn't seem to work all the time, and when it does, only a few are hidden.
and also, in my emulators, they can't seem to find their roms folder. in, fact, they all see only one game folder (daedalus, i think) inside GAME150 (which is where all my stuff is). so i put them in folders in GAME, which seems to work.
but thank you so much for bringing new opportunities to all of us!
and to anyone who thinks they're too good to do it, READ THE README!!
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Format flash0
Panic : error blablabla
Panic : error blablabla
Panic : error blablabla
Panic : error blablabla
Then it says, writing 1.50 dont know what thing, and that 0% freeze, 10 minutes passes and still 0%
i took out the battery and walla, bricked psp
sending it to repair soon, sigh. how much will it cost for a motherboard or a UP mod chip?
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If not, what am I doing wrong?
I've followed everything according to instructions.
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