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Dark AleX releases CFW 3.71 M33-3 + PopsLoader

Posted Nov 7, 2007 at 10:25PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Homebrew Applications Tags: Custom Firmware, Dark AleX, psp homebrews, SDK
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Dark AleX releases CFW 3.71 M33-3 + PopsLoader - Image 1

Dark AleX has finally released a new build for PlayStation Portable custom firmware 3.71 M33. This is the third update to said custom firmware firmware ever since it was first introduced. Aside from that, the well-known homebrew developer has also rolled out a new PopsLoader.

We know you guys are rather excited about this one so here's the changelog as provided by Dark AleX himself. Take note that you should be on CFW 3.71 M33-1 or M33-2 to be able to install the new custom firmware build. Likewise, the new PopsLoader requires you to be on the 3.71 M33-3.

Changelog for CFW 3.71 M33-3
  • Fixed a bug in access to flash by usb.
  • HEN core: kernel prx's with syscall exports work again.
  • PSP Slim: programmers can set the size of user memory to 52 MB by using a sfo flag.
  • Check sample in sdk for usage.
  • March33 NO-UMD driver:
    • Fixed a bug that could hang the psp when exiting with home.
    • Fixed compatibility issue with Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles, and maybe more games.
  • Vshmenu: it wasn't displaying properly with psp slim TV-OUT due to the change of resolution. Fixed.
Changelog for the new PopsLoader
  • Support for 3.71 and 3.72 pops has been added. Note that 3.71 however will not appear in the list in 3.71 M33 as it is not necessary.
  • List of files needed for each version:
    • 3.00-3.03: kd/popsman.prx, kd/meaudio.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
    • 3.10-3.30: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
    • 3.40-3.72: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx
  • The files must be decrypted. (use square in psardumper). Support for encrypted&packed files is planned for the future.
Thanks to valkirin for the tip!

Download: CFW 3.71 M33-3 + PopsLoader
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum



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# AWWSUUUM :D :Dshuaib000 2007-11-07 23:40
itzzz beeeeeeeen soooo much time since DAX released something. He hasn't left yet :D! but he still will so :( buh we can still enjoy while hes still here.... :D

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# POPSloaderSephiroth86 2007-11-07 23:45
Hurrah!! i've been waiting for this new POPSloader since regretably upgrading to 3.71M33.

I'll finally be able to run FFIX on my slim rather than having to revert back to the phat.

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# thanksjiggykilla 2007-11-07 23:58
really appreciated...Dax is a true god!

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# Thanks DA!Knutselmaaster 2007-11-08 00:55
Now i can go into flash0 without having to worry about bricks! Nice..



But can someone explain this popsloader thing?

Does it mean that we can swap between the different versions for better compatibility, knowing some games work better on some pops? If yes, how exactly?



ps DA if you read this: Every community has some rotten appels in it (or more than some), please don't get discouraged by that and stay in the psp community, you do so much good for us ;)

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# popsSephiroth86 2007-11-08 01:08
you put the popsloader files in "seplugins". you then need to decrypt the official update for the version you want using psardumper.

after that, you take the files metioned in the article and put them in the popsloader folder.

to actually use it, hold R (i think... maybe L) and choose the one you want.

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# Pops Instructions?xyal_zx 2007-11-08 01:27
well these are the worst instructions ever.



"3.40-3.72: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx



The files must be decrypted. (use square in psardumper). Support for encrypted&packed files is planned

for the future."



ok so then what? no hint at all as to where these files go on the memstick. i would assume they would go in ms0:/plugins/popsloader that is where it says sony prx's go here. but how do you know what ones are for what if they all have the same filenames? can you only have 1 version of popstation on here?

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# why am i being the tutorial guy???Sephiroth86 2007-11-08 01:37
remame them so that each file ends with the name of the particular firmware. i.e. pops303.prx, popsman370.prx.

all of them go in X:\seplugins\po psloader

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# Thanks Sephiroth86 !Knutselmaaster 2007-11-08 02:35
I don't know why you're being the tutorial guy, but your doing a hell of a job!

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# Great!JThompsonXTreme 2007-11-08 03:53
The man is back...

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# help with popsloaderchusama 2007-11-08 05:03
could someone give me a link for the "original popsloader instructions" ive never user it before and i wanna try it out now but i dont know how :(



any tutorial links anyone



I have the PSAR Dumper but it wont work it says error with the eboot i dont know :( is it because i have the wrong eboot on the ms0 ? what eboot goes there ? the one from the firmware or what ? if so where do i find it ?

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# Disable SCE logo - brokensnakeboy 2007-11-08 05:06
Since updating I've noticed that regardless of whether I set this option to enabled OR disabled, I STILL get the Sony logo regardless. (Which is damn annoying.)



How can I fix this?

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# I thinkBinary 2007-11-08 05:44
I don't leave hes going to leave us fans in the dark.

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# where do these files come fromCurt Blizzah 2007-11-08 07:36
i haven't seen kd/popsman.prx, or any of the others anywhere on the memstick. am I to dl them separately. I've never been able to get a PSX game to work, btw, except for NBA Jam TE (which is the best) and Hot Shots 2, of course, and I'm not sure about decrypting using PSARdumper, although I do have the program under GAME (I guess I'm a popstation nOOb :( ). Where can I get/find these files? Shouldn't they be on my memstick somewhere after I updated? Thanks D_A for the update, however. After converting Grind Session using PSX2PSP 1.2, I tried to get it to work on my new 3.71 m33, and I did see each popstation selection. It seems like a cool concept, if I could only find how to work it. None of the games since NBA Jam ever plays.

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# ok i found out how to do itCurt Blizzah 2007-11-08 09:04
grind session still does not work, unfortunately, but I found out how to find the files. if you download an eboot for a firmware, say 3.40 or 3.72, you can place it onto the main folder (ms0; NOT the update folder). then, you can decrypt using the psardumper program using the square button. When you decrypt a firmware, you can find the files under the 'f0' folder in the main folder (ms0), change the name to include the numbered firmware (popsman340.prx for example) and place them in the ms0:/seplugins/popsloader folder.



Two questions, please:



1) Do you have to find out what firmware allows each game to be able to play them? For example, if firmware update 3.40 allowed the game 'Grind Session', is that the only one I can use?



2) ok the first one was two questions (lol), but, Can I use the same prx's from a higher firmware in each category (3.00-3.03, 3.10-3.30, and 3.40-3.72), say renaming 3.30's pops.prx to pops310, pops311, pops330, the ones below it, or should I download and decrypt each firmware?



Thanks for any help. I have a few PSX games I'd like to play, but they never work for me.

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# Fat PSPmegranda 2007-11-08 10:43
Can I update my FAT PSP to this?

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# Try this.SCLakitu 2007-11-08 13:05
Try formatting flash1.

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# .akadewboy 2007-11-08 13:19
Yes, but you first need to put 3.71 m33 on your Fat PSP. This is just an update.

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# DARK RESURRECTIONseferismo 2007-11-08 13:52
its a good update.... still i will stick here rather than 3.72 so identical....

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# another questionchusama 2007-11-08 14:56
when i updated from 3.40 OE-A to 3.71 M33 I couldn't play Breath of Fire 4 anymore :( cuz the screen stayed white and would go past the intro scene...



With this new popsloader ...will the game work normally now ?

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# forget itchusama 2007-11-08 16:10
it was easy :) i got it to work :) yay thanks dax

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# tutz for popsMickoichi22 2007-11-08 17:35
Instruction:

- Use M33 Newpsardumper to dump files dl it at qj

- put the original fmw eboot in the

ms0/ (ex. 3.40 fmw = EBOOT.PBP)

- put the M33 psardumper to PSP/GAME/

- put the popsloader file and folder in ms0/seplugin/

- run the psardumper (must be in 3.71 fmw)

then press square

- after its done, mount the usb to pc

- copy the files needed (base on what fmw you decrypt

ex *3.40 fmw) from folder F0 that you'll see in ms0

then put it in ms0/seplugins/popsloader/



3.00-3.03: kd/popsman.prx, kd/meaudio.prx,

kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx

3.10-3.30: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx,

vsh/module/pafmini.prx

*3.40-3.72: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx,

vsh/module/pafmini.prx,

vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx



- rename the files you copied depends on what fmw

you decrypt

(ex. popsman340.prx, pops340.prx pafmini340.prx,

libpspvmc340.prx)

- after that, go to ms0/seplugins and look for pops.txt

(note: if theres no pops.txt there use the notepad

to create one)

- put this in the pops.txt file ms0:/seplugins/popsloader.prx

then save it

- now go to the recovery menu (reboot then hold R) then

go to plugins then enable popsloader.prx

- now play your psx games then a menu will appear that

will let you choose what pops fmw are you going

to use then press x or o.

- enjoy ^_^'

- PSP Fat 3.71 M33-3 w/ LE recovery

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# Good instructions Mickoichi22urherenow 2007-11-09 05:00
Let me add a couple of points though.



First: this new popsloader must be run on firmware 3.71 m33-3



second: the menu asking what version of pops you want to use will only come up the first time you start each individual ps1 game. If you need to try a different version after that because of a bug or something, you will need to hold the R button as you start the game (from the xmb), and the menu will come up asking you what version to use

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Hey, try out this guy:



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He doesn't do m33 3.72, but he does offer a downgrade to m33 3.71, so from there you can do the upgrade to m33 3.72. Tell them youarepwned sent you. Cool!

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LOL, it's actually



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Tell them youarepwned sent you.

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# Wha?BaSHhAR 2007-11-09 21:04
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# wtf still havin probsaheff69 2007-11-09 22:48
ok,so i did all the steps, decripted and renamed files from 3.70 firmware, placed in into the popsloader, made pops txt file, put

the seplugins folder on root of memorysttick, but when i go into recovery menu on then to plugins, none show! popsloader.prx doent show up! reread and triple checked steps with no luck!! please help!

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# Flash format doesn't helpsnakeboy 2007-11-10 01:39
I formatted flash 1 from the recovary menu, but nothing changed. Still get that darn logo, no matter what.

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# Check thisMickoichi22 2007-11-10 05:59
in the pops.txt, write this

ms0:/seplugins/popsloader.prx

then save it and put it in the folder seplugins

then run your psx game and hold r den a menu would appear that lets u choose whch firmware to run the pops (choose the firmware u decrypted ok ex. 3.40)

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