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Idolmaster SP leaked, comes with firmware 5.05?

Posted Feb 18, 2009 at 3:41AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Homebrew Development, Rumors Tags: Anonymous Tipster, homebrew community, Japan, psp homebrews, Sony
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 firmware update 5.05 - Image 1An anonymous tipster (or at least, someone named Anonymous) dropped an email in our inbox, informing us that the Japan-only PSP game, Idolm@ster SP, comes with firmware 5.05.

Oddly though, the email didn't give much evidence on the matter, except to say that the leaked version of the game doesn't work on any existing CFW. Here is the email:

The series of THE iDOLM@STER SP games (japanese), released today but leaked earlier, comes with a new and neat 5.05 update that is pretty much required for the game to run, or, at least, does not work on any existing CFW at the time. Spoofing the version through version.txt seemingly doesn't work, either. Anyway, the update (directly from the UMD, but PBP unpacker or the like can be used to make a PBP) will be available in http://www.project-imas.com/share/505.rar (25 MB) in about 45 minutes.


I know that URL is tempting, but it is not recommended you try it out unless you're a dev who knows what s/he's doing. Besides, it might cancel out your CFW by installing an official one. So until we hear official confirmation from the usual circles (Sony or the homebrew community), this is tagged as a rumor.

Thank you for the tip Mr. Anonymous ;)




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# !!!eaferrari24 2009-02-18 04:50
somebody try it!

lolz well if it is true then looks like weza gettin an update from DA soon!

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# So, why bother posting this?WiiRolled 2009-02-18 05:14
This news post tells us there is going to be a 5.05 Update for the PSP Firmware.

I could've told you that without getting an email from an mysterious informant.

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# I would try this...KyyubiDX 2009-02-18 05:58
...Since I'm on OFW 5.02 but since this is not on a readable format for OFW I can't...



Even though, PBP Unpacker does say it is a 5.05 Update in many languages

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# ..m3rox 2009-02-18 06:17
I'd point out what was wrong with what you just said, but you probably wouldn't get it.

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# YEah yeahKyyubiDX 2009-02-18 06:22
Just go to DAX.org forums and check out the threads in the english corner...



Plus you couldn't teach me anything I don't already know troll...

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# easyhaxor 2009-02-18 06:22
its pretty dam easy to get around this firmware block



i remeber back in the old day wer i was hacking demos so i didnt have to update my psp ;)

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# Still...KyyubiDX 2009-02-18 06:31
THis might be another useless .xx upgrade... I'd just like to know the changelog...

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# .akadewboy 2009-02-18 06:32
"File not found"

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# File MirrorSeeD 2009-02-18 07:04
here it is:

http://rapidshare.com/files/199664733/505.rar.html



i`ve tried to run the EBOOT or launch BIN file over IRShell, but no use... it doesn`t start.

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# ..m3rox 2009-02-18 08:17
Hate to break it to ya kid, but you are the troll.

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# ..JaXeRiR 2009-02-18 08:26
Thanks to SeeD for the mirror =)



Just got it decrypted, and here's the version.txt:



release:5.05:

build:2852,0,3,1,0:builder@vsh-build6

system:47559@re lease_505,0x050 00510:

vsh:p6295@relea se_505,v48066@r elease_505,2009 0106:

target:1:WorldWide



I'm going through the files right now to see what has changed..

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# I was going to ...du.der.icio.us 2009-02-18 09:00
I was going to call both of you children.

But ...

Then I realized that neither of you would get it.

Especially the original poster.

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# Mr. 14 Year Old Grown UpKyyubiDX 2009-02-18 09:02
It's proved that the darn thing oes not boot on CFW nor OFW... Can you do better?



Plus, I have been playing games longer than you have been alive so pleaaaaaase, shut up...

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# I think I might know what the update is forakadewboy 2009-02-18 09:08
"Playstation Home Rewards". It's rumored that Idolmaster will be the first game to have this feature. Google for more info.

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# ...Silver-Tiger 2009-02-18 09:17
I just wanted to say this, but you beat me to it!



http://pspupdates.qj.net/Japanese-PSP-game-gets-PS-Home-Rewards-support/pg/49/aid/128811

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# .akadewboy 2009-02-18 10:22
Which Psardumper did you use? When I tried to dump it on my PSP it only dumped a few files and then it got an error.

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# Dudesoopergooman 2009-02-18 10:29
I've been playing games for 30 years, got you both beat and yes you look like a totaly f'in moron on here. OFM wtf are you mad? You will NEVER RUN HB on OFW, the game will run on OFW all you gotta do is UPGRADE and yes you are the troll so fahq off!

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# *sigh*KyyubiDX 2009-02-18 10:36
You totally missed the point of my posts... I0m just ginna shut up because you are *****in' dumbasses... Morons...

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# Edit:akadewboy 2009-02-18 10:36
Nevermind, it looks like you just can't dump the files with Square. There's some kind of decryption error. I guess Psardumper needs to be updated.

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# .JaXeRiR 2009-02-18 11:48
True, I also tried to decrypt the files first but then I realized that it doesn't work.

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# back sometimeinferbo564 2009-02-18 13:07
back sometime ago when i was messing with eboots i got m33 data in a official updater to were it would say update press x to start but once you pressed x it wold say an error has o cured and that was on OFW

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# HmmmxXDark-AlgaXx 2009-02-18 13:35
Is this 5.05 Ofw Gonna Give us Something Special In Our XMB?



Someone lemme Know Because i know nothin about ps3 and or home.



Thanks In Advance.

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# I discovered somethingIceman43 2009-02-18 16:11
It appears this wont be a secuirty update

Infact theres a hint of a new browser and a HUGE security flaw.



Gentlemen this is going to change the face of HomeBrew forever.

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# UMD only fwDarkLancer 2009-02-18 16:14
5.05 is for the fact that Im@s has a online shop for extra items and songs. Its also for sending things to HOME though that was 5.02 I believe.



Anyways sources are saying the update on the disc is going to be a rare UMD only release. Still only a rumor but there has been no change to sony jp.

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# whats it abouttriplehisking 2009-02-18 18:58
What do you mean New Browser? And is the security flaw available on the psp 3000?

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# I'd...WiiRolled 2009-02-18 19:10
...call all of you children, but then I realize this is already one of the lamest news comment reply chain I've ever read.

No need to contribute there.

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# ...TheLastGuitarHero 2009-02-18 20:57
Triplehisking, don't feed the troll.

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# lulzdenrocks1 2009-02-19 11:14
soopergooman, 1.50 is official firmware and it can run homebrew Just sayin'

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# almost ran itnintendofreak 2009-02-19 12:36
i edited a umd video iso and replaced the update it came with the 5.05 update and editedthe param.sfoof the iso to match the firmware and the video iso mounted

and under the game xmb icon was a umd psp update logo saying "PSPtm Update ver 5.05"i started it and it seemed to load (got past psp logo screen) but it got an error (8002014e) i think that since umd videos play in the xmb when it went in to game mode it no longer loaded from the memory stick but tried to load from the umd that was inserted i was so close i guess the only way to load it is to modify the umd video iso mount to work in game mode.

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# hmm?1337-Scruffy 2009-02-19 21:35
anyone try throwin this into an ISO?...just a thought maybe u can trick the psp into loading it..?

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# just got another idea1337-Scruffy 2009-02-19 21:41
did anyone also try and set the region to japan? or if you have a DCV8, back up your idsotrage, and then remake idstorage with a japanese one, update your PSP, and then reinstal your backed up idstorage?

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# ididnintendofreak 2009-02-19 22:25
iput the update in a modfyied psp umd movie iso itmounted properly only

problem was once in game mode the iso is no longer mounted and gets an

error trying to load the update ftom the inserted umd

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# people, come on...Lethal-Armor 2009-02-22 07:26
you say the other side acts like children... arguing over something like this accomplishes nothing...if your adults wouldnt you understand that...?

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# Other useless updatenyc1231 2009-02-22 09:51
My guess is that the new update has no new changes at all on the psp xmb because i was going through the rco files that i had decrypt and decompressed from the 5.05, but it seem that I can,t find nothing new on this update.I even try to put all the files that the NEW PSAR DUMPER had given to me, but not all of the files were decrypt from the kd folder so i try the vsh folder only and place them into my flash0 but still nothing.

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