How To: Install Popsloader on 3.80 M33, 3.90 M33

[x3sphere]

Popsloader is a custom firmware plugin created by Dark_AleX, the main man behind the M33 firmwares. This plugin allows you to load your PSOne POPS games using any of the different firmware POPS versions from 3.00 to 3.72. Note: This guide has been written specifically for 3.80 M33-3 series firmware and above.

Although Popsloader takes time to install, it's well worth it for the increased compatibility with PS1 games. Here is a step-by-step guide for those new to Popsloader.

NONE of these steps write to flash! Everything described in this guide is SAFE!

Installation Guide

1. Connect the PSP via USB and enable the USB connection.

2. Download Popsloader (http://exophase.com/files/psp/380m33popsloader_v2.rar). Extract the archive and copy the seplugins folder to the root of your memory stick. (X:\seplugins, if X is the drive letter of your PSP).

3. Download PSARDumper (http://exophase.com/files/psp/M33_NEWPSARDUMPER.zip). This extracts required data from a firmware update. To install, simply extract the archive then copy the "newspsardumper" folder over to PSP/GAME on the memory stick.

4. Download the firmware update that corresponds to the version of POPS that you would like to install. Compatible firmware updates range from 3.00 to 3.72. Additionally, download links to all firmware update EBOOTs are available here (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2886).

5. Copy the downloaded firmware update, named as EBOOT.PBP, over to the root of your memory stick. (X:\EBOOT.PBP, if X is the drive letter of your PSP).

6. Navigate to the Game menu on your PSP and launch PSARDumper. Once launched, press square to begin extracting decrypted firmware files.

7. After a few minutes, the process should complete and your PSP will return to the XMB.

8. Once again, connect the PSP via USB and enable the USB connection.

9. Look for an F0 folder on the memory stick. Inside, copy the following files to the seplugins/popsloader folder, depending on the firmware update used:


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

Once you've copied the files, make sure to add a version prefix at the end of the filename. i.e. if you used firmware 3.40, then rename popsman.prx to popsman340.prx, pops.prx to pops340.prx, and so on.

After you've done this, the F0 folder on your memory stick can be safely deleted. Simply repeat steps 4 - 9 to install another pops version.

10. Now enable the plugin. To do this, boot your PSP into recovery mode by holding R when turning the power switch on, then enter plugins, and enable popsloader.prx. Exit recovery mode.

11. Congratulations! Popsloader is now installed and ready to use!

The first time you run a PS1 game that has no popsloader settings, the plugin will display a menu to select the version of pops you wish to use. To change the specific pops version for a game that already has popsloader settings, hold the R Trigger while selecting the game from the XMB Menu.

Guide based on Tenshigami's (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=1553) Popsloader guide for 3.30 and 3.40 OE.

[frisomel]

whoa..whenever I click on the popsloader link above..it goes to a different web page..please post the correct link..thanks!..

[frisomel]

and another thing..can you please elaborate step number 9?..sorry if I'm just a dumb-o..thanks..by the way..exophase totally rocks my socks..

[x3sphere]

The popsloader link works fine for me?

Tell me what you're confused with on with step 9... because it seems perfectly clear to me.

[frisomel]

the link doesn't work for me..when I click it..it goes to a page with many letters and numbers that I can't understand..

Ok tell me if I am correct..1st I have to copy all the files for the firmware on the popsloader folder..then I'll add the prefix of the version of the POPS I want on every bit of file I copied?..or I will copy ONLY the files that you specified for each firmware and put them in the same folder and add the prefixes on each file that corresponds to the firmware version that I wanna install..thanks..

[x3sphere]

the link doesn't work for me..when I click it..it goes to a page with many letters and numbers that I can't understand..

Ok tell me if I am correct..1st I have to copy all the files for the firmware on the popsloader folder..then I'll add the prefix of the version of the POPS I want on every bit of file I copied?..or I will copy ONLY the files that you specified for each firmware and put them in the same folder and add the prefixes on each file that corresponds to the firmware version that I wanna install..thanks..

Probably your web browser isn't identifying RAR files correctly. Do a right click -> save as on the link.

You only copy the files that are specified in the list above, then add the prefixes on each file.

[frisomel]

thanks..now it's installed..thank u again Mr. x33sphere!..

[anadriall]

Okay I am running 3.90 M33 or whatever it's called... 9 also confuses me because it goes up to what to do for 3.72... Also you say to download latest firmware update for POPs or something... Also confused as that list goes up to 3.80

[x3sphere]

Okay I am running 3.90 M33 or whatever it's called... 9 also confuses me because it goes up to what to do for 3.72... Also you say to download latest firmware update for POPs or something... Also confused as that list goes up to 3.80

Popsloader is only compatible with updates 3.00 - 3.72. So just don't use anything higher than that.

[anadriall]

Ah. So I am screwed then unless I downgrade to 3.72?

[x3sphere]

Ah. So I am screwed then unless I downgrade to 3.72?

Nope... I think you are confused on what this plugin does. Popsloader is for loading different versions of POPS, the PSOne emulator. With each firmware release, Sony usually changes some things in POPS. For instance there are some games that work on 3.40 POPS that don't work on the 3.90 POPS. So basically, Popsloader allows you to load these older versions of the emulator on 3.80 M33 and 3.90 M33.

[anadriall]

OH!!!!!!! I thought it was an emulator all on it's own O_o

Okay, so if I download and install 3.72 then I'm good? (Not exactly the most computer literate person.....)

[x3sphere]

OH!!!!!!! I thought it was an emulator all on it's own O_o

Okay, so if I download and install 3.72 then I'm good? (Not exactly the most computer literate person.....)

Well you download the 3.72 update to extract certain files from it, not to actually install the update.

[anadriall]

Yeah I get it now, I installed POPSloader (did all the steps) but now it doesn't have that Plugin Menu pop up... And when I hold R while selecting the game, the game just boots like normal....

[x3sphere]

Yeah I get it now, I installed POPSloader (did all the steps) but now it doesn't have that Plugin Menu pop up... And when I hold R while selecting the game, the game just boots like normal....

Go into recovery mode (hold R during bootup) and make sure that the pops plugin is enabled.

[pillaysteven]

Hey. I've done everything described in the thread and have enabled the plugin in the recovery menu. However the game just boots like normal with no popsloader menu even when I hold R.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JVQvhGQh4

^ Exactly what's happening to me except I have 3.90 m33. Does it not work with FF VII or something?

[anadriall]

There we go, it works now :-) Now then... Which version do people run Digimon World 3 on?

[x3sphere]

Hey. I've done everything described in the thread and have enabled the plugin in the recovery menu. However the game just boots like normal with no popsloader menu even when I hold R.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JVQvhGQh4

^ Exactly what's happening to me except I have 3.90 m33. Does it not work with FF VII or something?

What brand memory stick do you have? I've heard popsloader does not work with Lexar memory sticks.

[pillaysteven]

What brand memory stick do you have? I've heard popsloader does not work with Lexar memory sticks.

Official Sony 8GB. I tried popsloader with 2 other games, MGS and FFVIII and it works perfectly. FFVII is the only problem. It's an ISO from the original disc so it should be fine. And it worked fine on 3.80 m33 and 3.71 m33-4. A bug in popsloader maybe?

[x3sphere]

Official Sony 8GB. I tried popsloader with 2 other games, MGS and FFVIII and it works perfectly. FFVII is the only problem. It's an ISO from the original disc so it should be fine. And it worked fine on 3.80 m33 and 3.71 m33-4. A bug in popsloader maybe?

Hum, odd... could just be a bug with that game then.

[pillaysteven]

Seems to be working perfectly now. I noticed that a strange picture had replaced the normal one on some of my game save data. This picture:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z243/pillaysteven/ICON0.png

I dunno how it got there or where it came from but it was there. I deleted some of the save data I didn't need anymore though I left one or two. And presto it worked. Popsloader works fine now. Can anyone explain this?

[x3sphere]

Seems to be working perfectly now. I noticed that a strange picture had replaced the normal one on some of my game save data. This picture:

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z243/pillaysteven/ICON0.png

I dunno how it got there or where it came from but it was there. I deleted some of the save data I didn't need anymore though I left one or two. And presto it worked. Popsloader works fine now. Can anyone explain this?

Earlier 3.80 M33 releases replaced the save data icon with that due to a bug in pops. It was fixed in a later release (and of course is fixed in 3.90 M33). So that's probably where the icon came from.

Not sure why that fixed your problem with FFVII though.

[anadriall]

Alright, I am just wondering, but does anyone know where I can find a Compatibility List for the most recent POPSLoader? Because I don't wanna put Digimon World 3 on it if it won't work...

(Also wondering for the purpose of the original Grandia)

[x3sphere]

Alright, I am just wondering, but does anyone know where I can find a Compatibility List for the most recent POPSLoader? Because I don't wanna put Digimon World 3 on it if it won't work...

(Also wondering for the purpose of the original Grandia)

There's a compatibility list here:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=889

Most of those games were tested with the 3.10 pops.

[anadriall]

Uhh... When I use popsloader on it, to change versions or whatever it locks up the PSP.... It'll change versions on most of the others though....

Yeah it locks up on all versions I try to use EXCEPT 3.72...

[x3sphere]

Uhh... When I use popsloader on it, to change versions or whatever it locks up the PSP.... It'll change versions on most of the others though....

Yeah it locks up on all versions I try to use EXCEPT 3.72...

That's normal. You have repeat steps 4-9 to dump a different pops version. For example, in the fourth step, download the 3.10 EBOOT then follow the remaining steps to install 3.10 pops.

All you have installed right now is the 3.72 pops.

[anadriall]

...... Wow.... Now I feel...... Like an idiot.......... lol

Alright done making 3.10, checking now to see if it works. :-)

... Made 3.10 and 3.03 and tried Digimon World 3 on both, same problem on all of them... Can't eneter buildings because when I leave it locks up the game... Oh well... ((Gives DW3 the finger and deletes it))

[nepferios]

Hi i have CFW 3.90 M33 popsloader + pops from 3.72 and i create an eboot of FF8 with RS-GUIPopstationMD v.3,put it in X:\PSP\GAME, i have activated pops loader from recovery,go to XMB and starg the game, i choose 3.72 pops but instead of running the mem stick loads a few and then nothing,a black screen.The HOME menu works but nothing else.What can i do? :confused1:

[anadriall]

Well, DW3 works now, turns out I had a bad disc so the ISO wouldn't burn right.. Had to borrow a friends. Thanks for the help, works GREAT on 3.10 :-)

[x3sphere]

Hi i have CFW 3.90 M33 popsloader + pops from 3.72 and i create an eboot of FF8 with RS-GUIPopstationMD v.3,put it in X:\PSP\GAME, i have activated pops loader from recovery,go to XMB and starg the game, i choose 3.72 pops but instead of running the mem stick loads a few and then nothing,a black screen.The HOME menu works but nothing else.What can i do? :confused1:

Sounds like you didn't rename the PRX files or did not rename them correctly. Can you list the files you have in seplugins/popsloader on the memory stick?

[nepferios]

Sounds like you didn't rename the PRX files or did not rename them correctly. Can you list the files you have in seplugins/popsloader on the memory stick?

Got a pic

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9834/puiobi5.jpg

[x3sphere]

Got a pic

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9834/puiobi5.jpg

Everything looks fine. Well does the game in question work with popsloader disabled? It could just be the game that's the problem.

[nepferios]

Everything looks fine. Well does the game in question work with popsloader disabled? It could just be the game that's the problem.

Maybe its just the game.Ill get it from a friend. ill also try other games too. thanks anyway:smile:!

[Metrogay]

aww man... I followed every thing you said by the step. The eboot file i got was 3.51 in order to play Chrono cross. But when i executed the psardumper prog in the game menu and pressed the square button it just says "cannot find Eboot.pbp at root" but i actually placed the eboot file already there. I need help please :( i badly need to play this game again

[Metrogay]

oh wait my bad, i finally got the f0 file and all, except that my games still messing up when i get to the komodo screen. How do i set the pops from the xmb game folder?

[Metrogay]

chrono cross still having the crash ( and i know it works with 3.51) the game is an eboot.pbp file in my game folder. IM just wondering why its still crashing

[Metrogay]

now it says "the game could not be started (800200E5)" after i enabled the poploader. IM using 3.71-m33

[OopsIDied]

Ah I would just like to thank you lol, I was about to downgrade back to 3.71 to play FF7 on my PSP xD. Only problem was that you didnt say the part about adding pops.txt and popsloader.prx or w/e to the sefolder root, not the sefolder/popsloader, i had to get that off that guide you gave credit to at the end.

[NiiKeZ]

HELP!!!
i have 3.90M33...i followed the guide nd everything but everytime i try nd use the PSAR Dumper nd press SQUARE to decrypt all...it says:

Loading psar...
psar file loaded (18622496 bytes)
version 3.80.
'com:00000' Cannot Decrypt Common Table

sooo uhhmm...how do i fix this....
it might be a dumb question
but i REALLY dont know what to do:confused1:

[x3sphere]

HELP!!!
i have 3.90M33...i followed the guide nd everything but everytime i try nd use the PSAR Dumper nd press SQUARE to decrypt all...it says:

Loading psar...
psar file loaded (18622496 bytes)
version 3.80.
'com:00000' Cannot Decrypt Common Table

sooo uhhmm...how do i fix this....
it might be a dumb question
but i REALLY dont know what to do:confused1:

Hum.. why are you trying to decrypt the 3.80 update? Use 3.00 - 3.72, nothing higher than that.

[NiiKeZ]

Ohhh...haha...i feel dumb:blushing:
but thanks...it works now:w00t:

[Endrance]

hi
first post ever on this forum :P

but is it true popsloader doesnt work on 3.90 m33-2?

also if i download a psx game in iso format must i convert it?
if so link to program or whatever would be much appreciated
or if i can use iso would it go in iso or game?

thanks in advance

[KILTY]

hi
first post ever on this forum :P

but is it true popsloader doesnt work on 3.90 m33-2?

also if i download a psx game in iso format must i convert it?
if so link to program or whatever would be much appreciated
or if i can use iso would it go in iso or game?

thanks in advance

I have 3.90 M33 v2 and following the above steps managed to install popsloader 3.80 v2 with no problems (also running the 3.71plugin thing).

Just thought i had to register to say thankyou for enabling me to play my old PS1 games that are were gathering dust!

Kudos

[finalheavenxi]

Hey. I didn't get my psp yet but its coming in soon.

Meanwhile I was trying to figure out how to run ps1 games on a Slim 3.90 m33 and I came upon this

upon completing steps 1 - 9, does the process extract certain files (files that enable you to run ps1 games)?

BTW i find this guild pretty helpful. even tho my psp didn't even come in yet :wink:

[finalheavenxi]

I was also wondering what folders and files I need to create before I start the installation process. For example, do i create "PSP/GAME" folder for step 3 of the installation?

[x3sphere]

I was also wondering what folders and files I need to create before I start the installation process. For example, do i create "PSP/GAME" folder for step 3 of the installation?

Yes, if you don't have those folders then just create them.

[finalheavenxi]

Hi

I was wondering will the PSP only run the eboot files labeled as "eboot.pbp" or could it load "eboot1.pbp","eboot2.pbp" and so forth. I mainly want to know because I want to create eboots for multiple disk games and dump them on my psp. Or is there a another way to run multiple disk games on a psp?

Also, what folders do I make to put my ps1 games in. Like, what should the folders be named?

[finalheavenxi]

BTW whats a XMB?

[x3sphere]

Hi

I was wondering will the PSP only run the eboot files labeled as "eboot.pbp" or could it load "eboot1.pbp","eboot2.pbp" and so forth. I mainly want to know because I want to create eboots for multiple disk games and dump them on my psp. Or is there a another way to run multiple disk games on a psp?

Also, what folders do I make to put my ps1 games in. Like, what should the folders be named?

No, it doesn't work like that. You can either combine all of the discs into one EBOOT using the program available here (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=5034), or place each EBOOT in a separate folder, like:

X:/PSP/GAME/FFVIIDISC1
X:/PSP/GAME/FFVIIDISC2

Doesn't matter what the folder is called as long as it is created inside of the GAME directory.

BTW whats a XMB?

XMB is short for Cross Media Bar. It is the PSP's main menu screen.

[finalheavenxi]

I heard we need to have "keys.bin" file somewhere on the memory stick. Although I have the file I am not to sure what it is for and where which folder I am suppose to place it. Can someone tell me where to put the file and what purpose it serves? Thanks

BTW: Thanks x3sphere. Ur awesome. This really helped me understand more.

[infidelity]

Hello, I'm new here, ad I believe I followed the instructions step by step, but every time I try to load the 3.71 pop plugin, the psp freezes.

My PSP is running 3.90 m33_2

I installed the latest popstation "3.80 m33 version"

I downloaded the official psp 3.71 firmware

I placed the 3.71 firmware *EBOOT.bin* to the root of my memory stick

I ran PSARDumper, and it decrypted it.

I went into the F0 folder, and copied the files it told me to from the 3.40-3.72 area

I put 340 at the end of the names "340.prx"

When I tried loading the 3.71 firmware in pops, the mem stick flashes, and that's it, it just sits there.

Now, I went into my seplugins folder, and changed the 340's to 371's "blabla371.prx"

Ran pops again, I picked 371, and it still froze :(

I'm trying to run Rockman X3 which previously ran with no problems on my psp fat, and running an earlier firmware which I can't remember off the top of my head.

Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.

EDIT - GOT IT!!!

I was supposed to put the files in seplugins/popstation folder, not just inthe seplugins folder, and they had to have the 3.71 name in them

Rockman X3 works now :)

[x3sphere]

I heard we need to have "keys.bin" file somewhere on the memory stick. Although I have the file I am not to sure what it is for and where which folder I am suppose to place it. Can someone tell me where to put the file and what purpose it serves? Thanks

BTW: Thanks x3sphere. Ur awesome. This really helped me understand more.

The keys.bin should go inside of the game's folder. Although all of the newer converters don't require a keys.bin.

If you followed this guide here to convert your PSOne games, then you won't need a keys.bin:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2047

[natoto]

Hi everyone i am having a problem with the popsloader
i am using 3.90 m33-2
3.80 m33 popsloaderv2
and i want to play breath of fire 4 and when the game start i press the R button and the pops screen came out, and i press 3.30 to start the game but it cant start and the whole page jam. i try it with other verison 3.71 3.72 it all came out the same result jam at the page. So can anyone help me pls!! thx

[finalheavenxi]

On step number 5 of this guide it says to put the "eboot.pbp" into the root menu of the memory stick. When you said "eboot.pbp" do you mean we must change the firmware downloaded from step number 4 into that name, "eboot"? For example, if I downloaded firmware "3.71.pbp" do I change the file name into "EBOOT.PBP"? (The file automatcially downloads as "3.71.pbp" when I click 3.71 firmware.)

[x3sphere]

On step number 5 of this guide it says to put the "eboot.pbp" into the root menu of the memory stick. When you said "eboot.pbp" do you mean we must change the firmware downloaded from step number 4 into that name, "eboot"? For example, if I downloaded firmware "3.71.pbp" do I change the file name into "EBOOT.PBP"? (The file automatcially downloads as "3.71.pbp" when I click 3.71 firmware.)

Yes you need to save the file as "EBOOT.PBP"

Hi everyone i am having a problem with the popsloader
i am using 3.90 m33-2
3.80 m33 popsloaderv2
and i want to play breath of fire 4 and when the game start i press the R button and the pops screen came out, and i press 3.30 to start the game but it cant start and the whole page jam. i try it with other verison 3.71 3.72 it all came out the same result jam at the page. So can anyone help me pls!! thx

Do any games work with popsloader for you or is it just BoF IV that is the problem? If the latter, I'm guessing you have a corrupted ISO/BIN file.

[Dan The Gir Man]

Hey, thanks for the details, without the poploader thing, my FFVII would go to the main menu, I'd click new game, and it'll just go in a black screen.
However, despite it working.. everything is stupidly fast, the music is really hyper and the movies just fly by, any tips?
thanks in advance.

[jdjfollower]

hey. I have done everything that you have told me to do to install popsloader. i have 3.90 M33-2 firmware and i am trying to install the 3.71 popsloader. I did everything but when I go to recovery mode and enter plugins, nothing appears. I just tells me to go back to the previous menu. I have followed everything and yet the plugin doesnt apper. Can you please help me?

[Biodeo]

Thanks for the writeup, I found it rather useful due to the lack of instructions in any of Dark_Alex's releases.

I've been having the same problem a lot of posters have had, when I select a version in Poploader while loading a game, there's a brief bit of memory stick activity and then a system crash. I've made sure to follow the instructions to the letter and read through this whole thread looking for something I may have missed.

Fat PSP using 3.90 M33-2, 3.80 M33 Popsloader Version 2, PSAR Dumper downloaded from this thread

Tried 3.10, 3.70 and 3.71

Copied the 3-4 files from the PSAR dump to X:\seplugins\popsloader, giving them the appropriate version suffix

Choosing to use the default 3.90 popsloader allows the game to boot

Oddly, using 3.10 results in far more memory stick usage before the crash. It flashes for about 1 1/2 seconds while the other 2 just blip


The only guess I have is that something is going wrong during the PSAR dump. I'm sorry if I'm being out of line on your forums, but would anyone be willing to throw up a copy of known working prx files? Any other ideas would be helpful.

[x3sphere]

Thanks for the writeup, I found it rather useful due to the lack of instructions in any of Dark_Alex's releases.

I've been having the same problem a lot of posters have had, when I select a version in Poploader while loading a game, there's a brief bit of memory stick activity and then a system crash. I've made sure to follow the instructions to the letter and read through this whole thread looking for something I may have missed.

Fat PSP using 3.90 M33-2, 3.80 M33 Popsloader Version 2, PSAR Dumper downloaded from this thread

Tried 3.10, 3.70 and 3.71

Copied the 3-4 files from the PSAR dump to X:\seplugins\popsloader, giving them the appropriate version suffix

Choosing to use the default 3.90 popsloader allows the game to boot

Oddly, using 3.10 results in far more memory stick usage before the crash. It flashes for about 1 1/2 seconds while the other 2 just blip


The only guess I have is that something is going wrong during the PSAR dump. I'm sorry if I'm being out of line on your forums, but would anyone be willing to throw up a copy of known working prx files? Any other ideas would be helpful.

We can't share files from the extracted PSAR dump as it contains copyrighted files. What brand memory stick do you have? Popsloader doesn't work with Lexar memory sticks.

Also try a different game to rule out the possibility of a bad dump.

[Biodeo]

We can't share files from the extracted PSAR dump as it contains copyrighted files. What brand memory stick do you have? Popsloader doesn't work with Lexar memory sticks.

Also try a different game to rule out the possibility of a bad dump.

I understand. I use a 4gb Sandisk stick.

I tried using other games to confirm there wasn't an issue. All of the games I've tried will boot without popsloader, some of them just won't do much from then on (Vagrant Story hangs on the first load screen.)

I noticed 3 different options in PSAR depending on which key you pressed, could using the wrong option have dumped unusable prx files?

[x3sphere]

I understand. I use a 4gb Sandisk stick.

I tried using other games to confirm there wasn't an issue. All of the games I've tried will boot without popsloader, some of them just won't do much from then on (Vagrant Story hangs on the first load screen.)

I noticed 3 different options in PSAR depending on which key you pressed, could using the wrong option have dumped unusable prx files?

Yes, popsloader only works with decrypted modules. You have to press square.

If you try redumping the files again make sure to delete the F0 folder on your memory stick, since I don't think PSARDumper will overwrite the old files.

[JonC04]

Hey, well I've already gotten PopsLoader on my 3.90M33-2 PHAT PSP and it's running great =), I'd just like to know for my friends sake, if this works on the Slim(PSP-2000). Because she kind of wants Crash Bandicoot and I don't want to bust up her PSP ^-^;; So is it safe to install Popsloader?

Thanks,
Jon

[Biodeo]

Yes, popsloader only works with decrypted modules. You have to press square.

If you try redumping the files again make sure to delete the F0 folder on your memory stick, since I don't think PSARDumper will overwrite the old files.

I feel silly. I was pressing cross in PSAR, everything works fine now. Thanks for the help x3sphere.

[x3sphere]

Hey, well I've already gotten PopsLoader on my 3.90M33-2 PHAT PSP and it's running great =), I'd just like to know for my friends sake, if this works on the Slim(PSP-2000). Because she kind of wants Crash Bandicoot and I don't want to bust up her PSP ^-^;; So is it safe to install Popsloader?

Thanks,
Jon

Yeah it works on the Slim as well.

[JonC04]

Thanks X3sphere for all your guides ^-^ and help.

[LedD760]

how do you tell what pops you neeed for the game you wanna play or is it just some random guess and check

[x3sphere]

how do you tell what pops you neeed for the game you wanna play or is it just some random guess and check

Most games will work fine without popsloader... however, if you find a game that doesn't work then yeah you will just have to try random pops.

[flow91]

erm..where do i put the iso of the game?

[clasius]

Im using 3.80 M33-5 adn i also installed the EBOOT.PBP but when i open the PSARdumper and pressed the square button, it says that cannot find the EBOOT.PBP on the root..

i actually copy the archive of the EBOOT.PBP on the root but wat really is the problem???

pls help..

[x3sphere]

Im using 3.80 M33-5 adn i also installed the EBOOT.PBP but when i open the PSARdumper and pressed the square button, it says that cannot find the EBOOT.PBP on the root..

i actually copy the archive of the EBOOT.PBP on the root but wat really is the problem???

pls help..

The EBOOT.PBP isn't in the correct location then or it is not named correctly. Make sure you aren't placing it in MP_ROOT... it should go directly on the memory stick drive, not in any folders.

[spcmsk]

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5381/halpcl5.jpg
no menu shows when i hold R
i'm on a psp slim 3.90-2m33
official sony 4gb memory stick
yes the prx is enabled

[finalheavenxi]

Well i know this isn't exactly the right place to post this but I was wondering how do we play PSP games that we download (I already own the UMD...just to much to carry)? I am running 3.90 M33

[ski3]

Hello,


I have PSP Slim version with Firmware 3.90 M33-2 and i want to install the popsloader on my psp.
But on step 6 when i go to the game menu i cant launch PSARDumper because its sais data corruption...can you guys help me out?

[RJC4LIFE]

Search..380popsloaderv2.rar....

[anadriall]

DELETED BY ME

[thefemo]

Great guide!! Thank you so much :)

One quick question though:

I've followed through all the steps, but I still haven't placed a psx game onto the memory stick yet.
However, before I do so, I noticed that when I'm browsing through the XMB, I notice in the game folder, there's the NEW PSR DUMPER. Just randomly sitting there, no specific icon. I've finished using it, since I already completed all the steps and finished enabling popsloader.

Should I just leave the folder there or can I delete it now?

[ski3]

Search..380popsloaderv2.rar....


Still gives me corrupted data anyone can help me?

[thefemo]

Still gives me corrupted data anyone can help me?

I'm not sure, but just a guess... are you using a firmware update higher than 3.72?

[ski3]

I'm not sure, but just a guess... are you using a firmware update higher than 3.72?

Yeah my firmware is Firmware 3.90 M33-2

[ski3]

I finally did it ! :DDDDDDDd

[nopS]

can capcom games be played with this?

[Acerthief]

can capcom games be played with this?


If it's capcom games made for PSX (PlayStation One), Yes.

[jimmysaon]

do i have to do this process for each one of my memory sticks?
3 4gigs :biggrin:

[x3sphere]

do i have to do this process for each one of my memory sticks?
3 4gigs :biggrin:

Nope, not at all. When you're finished with the process on one memory stick just copy over the entire "seplugins" folder over to the other two sticks.

[Glycerin]

hi, i noticed this post by google! luckly, cuz i could not get help wit this! first of all thanks. Second: i have question:
I read somwehere FF9 only plays on 3.80 pops, but the popsloader only goes till 3.72... does this mean i have to downgrade to 3.80 m33? if so how do i downgrade it from 3.90 m33??

Thanks!

[Acerthief]

hi, i noticed this post by google! luckly, cuz i could not get help wit this! first of all thanks. Second: i have question:
I read somwehere FF9 only plays on 3.80 pops, but the popsloader only goes till 3.72... does this mean i have to downgrade to 3.80 m33? if so how do i downgrade it from 3.90 m33??

Thanks!


I remember you can emulate all the POPs with this. I'm not sure though, I've never played games with POPs.

[o2byzst]

I followed the instructions to the letter. I even went back and double checked everything but when I select Musashi from the XMB screen it boots just like normal. I have POPS enabled in the recovery menu and I've tried holding R down when selecting the game but I never get the menu. Anyone got ideas? I noticed others had this problem but no one listed an actual solution to this.

I'm running 3.80 m33-5 with POPS versions 3.03 - 3.72 installed.

[o2byzst]

I got it to work finally. It was the size of the memory stick...apparently it won't work with anything over 4gb. However I have a new issue that arises. I'm also using the CXMB software and when it's on the memory card that POPS is, POPS won't work.

I've tried disabling CXMB and deleting the conf.bin file and then retrying but nothing seems to make a difference. Anyone else come across this?

[x3sphere]

I got it to work finally. It was the size of the memory stick...apparently it won't work with anything over 4gb. However I have a new issue that arises. I'm also using the CXMB software and when it's on the memory card that POPS is, POPS won't work.

I've tried disabling CXMB and deleting the conf.bin file and then retrying but nothing seems to make a difference. Anyone else come across this?

That's... strange. Have you tried moving "ms0:/seplugins/popsloader.prx" to the top of your seplugins.txt file?

[o2byzst]

I don't have a "seplugins.txt" file. Just a folder at the root of my memory stick in it containing the vsh.txt file for the CXMB software and the POPS folder and files: popsloader.prx and pops.txt

Am I supposed to have seplugins.txt?

[x3sphere]

I don't have a "seplugins.txt" file. Just a folder at the root of my memory stick in it containing the vsh.txt file for the CXMB software and the POPS folder and files: popsloader.prx and pops.txt

Am I supposed to have seplugins.txt?

Sorry, I mean pops.txt. Is popsloader.prx the only file listed there?

[o2byzst]

yeah, I have the popsloader folder, then the pops.txt, the popsloader.prx and a conf.bin file?

[rycerer]

thanks this really helped me due to final fantasy vii freezing in battles on 3.90 m33-2 firmware. i installed popsloader for firmware 3.71 and now it works like a charm!

[x3sphere]

yeah, I have the popsloader folder, then the pops.txt, the popsloader.prx and a conf.bin file?

Ah okay. Well, I would try formatting the stick, copy over popsloader first, then copy all your other files over. Not really sure why some people have trouble with this plugin. It seems to be very sensitive to memory stick speed though, and the changes Sony made to the MS driver in firmware 3.80+ haven't helped.

[o2byzst]

okay so would it be a better idea to upgrade to 3.90 m33 and then install pops and then the CXMB plugin? Also, I installed POPS for 3.03-3.72 are all those needed or are there just certain ones? Cause Brave Fencer runs perfect on 3.40 and FF7 runs great on 3.71

[nintendough]

Hey guys, don't know if this will help anyone else (huge help for me) but here is a file with a bunch of POPs already in it. I tested it out and it worked for me (FFVII was giving me glitches at the beginning):
http://www.sendspace.com/file/20emse

I think it's got all of them since the dumper can only go to 3.72...

[x3sphere]

okay so would it be a better idea to upgrade to 3.90 m33 and then install pops and then the CXMB plugin? Also, I installed POPS for 3.03-3.72 are all those needed or are there just certain ones? Cause Brave Fencer runs perfect on 3.40 and FF7 runs great on 3.71

Yeah, first try upgrading to 3.90 M33 and see if that fixes it.

[EeveeXIII]

Hey everybody...if i already have those prx files that you get after your done with the psardumper..can i just load it on a different memory card that i obtained them from?

[EeveeXIII]

...ummm you can disregard my last question...but now i must know...does this wok on 3.90 m33-3?...i can't get that pops loader menu to come up when i launch the game..

[Matt-Pasta]

Hey ,
i followed your instructions exactally and everything works fine ........
apart from just after when you select the popsloader version [3.71 for me] the will not load and comes up with "game could not be started
error code (80000004)"

Is there anyway to fix this??
Please help if anyone knows to to fix this.
Thanks.

[x3sphere]

...ummm you can disregard my last question...but now i must know...does this wok on 3.90 m33-3?...i can't get that pops loader menu to come up when i launch the game..

It definitely works. If the menu doesn't show it could be due to a slow / fake memory stick. You can try formatting the memory stick then place the popsloader files on first and see if that helps. Also try installing the FATMS patch available here:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=5687

Hey ,
i followed your instructions exactally and everything works fine ........
apart from just after when you select the popsloader version [3.71 for me] the will not load and comes up with "game could not be started
error code (80000004)"

Is there anyway to fix this??
Please help if anyone knows to to fix this.
Thanks.

Sounds like a problem with the game you are trying to run - corrupt ISO possibly.

[Khann]

Just like to say here that I had a lot of issues trying to get this to work, but finally got it to work..

I have an 8GB official Sony memory stick, and read a post in this thread saying that they don't work with popsloader for whatever reason. I had done everything as instructed, but I never got the Popsloader menu coming up. In the end, I applied the fatmspatch (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=5687), deleted cxmb and irshell from my memory stick, and re-copied the popsloader files over (3.71 for FF7). And it worked!

[o2byzst]

Khann, what cfw are you using and have you copied the CXMB software back over since? Also what POPS do you have installed, by that I mean, what files (ie, 3.10, 3.40, 3.71, etc)?

[phantoma]

I tried everything within this thread, even installed the memory stick patch, but nothing works. I have the same pop save glitch where it replaces your gamesave with a castlevania save. I'm using 3.90-3 M33 firmware, I was wondering if you may offer any kind of help.

Is there a pops mod that takes you through a menu automatically instead of pressing "R". I been trying to play resident evil for 2 days straight and am really at my minds end.

It crashes at the Playstation screen. I've tried 3 different versions of Resident Evil and tried pops but could never access the menu. I swtiched memory cards to see if there was a problem with my memory card and the problem remains.

I doubt its the firmware cause I haven't encountered any other problem with it.

But the main thing that keeps in a panic is what you mentioned that the psx gamesave logo of castlevania was present in 3.80 but was fixed in 3.90 and the fact that I couldn't even access the pops menu.

Please and kind of help would get, I'm at my wits end.

[o2byzst]

I tried everything within this thread, even installed the memory stick patch, but nothing works. I have the same pop save glitch where it replaces your gamesave with a castlevania save. I'm using 3.90-3 M33 firmware, I was wondering if you may offer any kind of help.

Is there a pops mod that takes you through a menu automatically instead of pressing "R". I been trying to play resident evil for 2 days straight and am really at my minds end.

It crashes at the Playstation screen. I've tried 3 different versions of Resident Evil and tried pops but could never access the menu. I swtiched memory cards to see if there was a problem with my memory card and the problem remains.

I doubt its the firmware cause I haven't encountered any other problem with it.

But the main thing that keeps in a panic is what you mentioned that the psx gamesave logo of castlevania was present in 3.80 but was fixed in 3.90 and the fact that I couldn't even access the pops menu.

Please and kind of help would get, I'm at my wits end.

If you've followed everything in this thread and nothing's worked I would try reformatting a 2gb sony mem stick and installing POPS on it. Put nothing else on the memory stick plugin wise, like the CXMB program or the IR SHell program. I've got POPS working on both my 3.80 m33-5 (FAT) and my 3.90 m33-2 (Slim). I think the key is to have a fresh mem stick (official from Sony cause certain ones don't work) and nothing above 4 gb. The highest I've used is a 4gb but the first successful attempt was on a 2gb. Try that and see if that doesn't resolve the issue.

As for the Castlevania logo gamesave, I've got that and my POPS still works fine. I've played RE2, Musashi and FF 7 & 8 with almost no problems. Hope some of this helps you if not post back and we can try something else.

[o2byzst]

Oh, and Phantoma:

I'm not using the FAT memory stick patch either so I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

[phantoma]

I'm using a 4gig memory stick. I've reformatted my memory stick but nothing works. I've deleted 3.80 pops version 2 and installed 3.71 pops but it still doesn't work.

Pops does not load at all. I get no menu at all.

[o2byzst]

Okay, let's get the basic questions out of the way.
First off, what type of memory stick is it? Because it seems that POPS is pretty particular and doesn't like Lexar. I would suggest a Sony 2gb stick. Their pretty cheap (20?) and seem to work great for POPS.
Second, What exactly do you have on the memory stick? Is it just POPS or do you have something else on the stick besides the EBOOTS?
Third, When are you pressing R to activate the POPS menu? Your supposed to hold R as you select and hold it down till the menu pops up.

That should cover all the basics. For some reason POPS is really finicky on anything above 3.80. I'm sure you know this but you can use POPS loader for any past cfw above 3.72.

[cloud4ever]

Here (http://rapidshare.com/files/105798517/popsloader.rar) is pops 3.00- to - 3.93

[phantoma]

I using a sandisk 4G memory stick, pretty much anything is on it games, psxpsp, music, pictures, emulators, apps.

I dont even get the menu when I play a game a psxpsp game for the first time.

[scarfall]

Hey, I'm having a little problem here. I have the 3.90 M33 firmware installed, and I have done everything the tutorial says to install the 3.71 POPS so I can continue playing Final Fantasy VII.

Ok, so I boot the game, press R untill a list of firmware pops appears, I scroll down to 3.71, I press X, then it freezes. What am I doing wrong?

[x3sphere]

Hey, I'm having a little problem here. I have the 3.90 M33 firmware installed, and I have done everything the tutorial says to install the 3.71 POPS so I can continue playing Final Fantasy VII.

Ok, so I boot the game, press R untill a list of firmware pops appears, I scroll down to 3.71, I press X, then it freezes. What am I doing wrong?

First, what brand memory stick do you have? Popsloader won't work if booted from a Lexar branded stick.

Secondly, are you sure that you dumped the files as decrypted when using PSARDumper?

Also, are the files named correctly? The following files should be located in your seplugins/popsloader folder: popsman371.prx, pops371.prx, pafmini371.prx, and libpspvmc371.prx.

If that doesn't help, I'd recommend backing up all data on your memory stick and format it. Then copy over popsloader first as well as the game you are trying to run - nothing else. Oddly enough, some people have reported issues with the plugin when other applications such as CXMB are on their memory stick.

[scarfall]

First, what brand memory stick do you have? Popsloader won't work if booted from a Lexar branded stick.

Secondly, are you sure that you dumped the files as decrypted when using PSARDumper?

Also, are the files named correctly? The following files should be located in your seplugins/popsloader folder: popsman371.prx, pops371.prx, pafmini371.prx, and libpspvmc371.prx.

If that doesn't help, I'd recommend backing up all data on your memory stick and format it. Then copy over popsloader first as well as the game you are trying to run - nothing else. Oddly enough, some people have reported issues with the plugin when other applications such as CXMB are on their memory stick.
I use a normal 1GB Sony Memory Stick.

Yes, I've dumped the files, pressing square on PSARDumper, serveral times.

The files are correctly named.

This thing hangs once I press X in the popsloader list.

[x3sphere]

I use a normal 1GB Sony Memory Stick.

Yes, I've dumped the files, pressing square on PSARDumper, serveral times.

The files are correctly named.

This thing hangs once I press X in the popsloader list.

Did you try my last suggestion? If that doesn't help then I'd try placing the files on a different memory stick if you have another one and see how that goes.

Apart from that I've gone through everything that could cause this problem... so if it still doesn't work I'm not sure what's up.

BTW: Does it show the PSOne boot screen before freezing? Just wondering because if it does that means your popsloader configuration is fine - but it's a problem with the game itself.

[yasagani]

What exactly is the purpose of Popsloader? Back when my old PSP was 3.40 OE my PSO games worked just fine when I copied them as ISOs onto the memory stick? Why is this necessary?

[Cheezeball99]

What exactly is the purpose of Popsloader? Back when my old PSP was 3.40 OE my PSO games worked just fine when I copied them as ISOs onto the memory stick? Why is this necessary?

You must have gotten lucky, then. There are quite a few games that only work on certain versions of Pops, or that can't run on certain versions.

[reandaya]

please help im getting the 80010002 game could not be started error
im having this issue with psx game(eboot) only.
im running 3.90 m33-3 updated kernel 1.5 v2

i followed the all step provided here however im confused with the steps below.

4. Download the firmware update that corresponds to the version of POPS that you would like to install. Compatible firmware updates range from 3.00 to 3.72. Additionally, download links to all firmware update EBOOTs are available here.

what i did: i downloaded the 3.72.pbp

5. Copy the downloaded firmware update, named as EBOOT.PBP, over to the root of your memory stick. (X:\EBOOT.PBP, if X is the drive letter of your PSP).

what i did: renamed the doanloaded file to EBOOT.PBP and placed it on X:\
9. Look for an F0 folder on the memory stick. Inside, copy the following files to the seplugins/popsloader folder, depending on the firmware update used:


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

Once you've copied the files, make sure to add a version prefix at the end of the filename. i.e. if you used firmware 3.40, then rename popsman.prx to popsman340.prx, pops.prx to pops340.prx, and so on.

what i did: i copied the following files, placed them on the seplugins folder and attached 372 at the end of the file name like popsman.prx to popsman372.prx and so on.
3.72:
kd/popsman.prx,
kd/pops.prx,
vsh/module/pafmini.prx,
vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx


please advice and thanks in advance

[x3sphere]

please help im getting the 80010002 game could not be started error
im having this issue with psx game(eboot) only.
im running 3.90 m33-3 updated kernel 1.5 v2

i followed the all step provided here however im confused with the steps below.

4. Download the firmware update that corresponds to the version of POPS that you would like to install. Compatible firmware updates range from 3.00 to 3.72. Additionally, download links to all firmware update EBOOTs are available here.

what i did: i downloaded the 3.72.pbp

5. Copy the downloaded firmware update, named as EBOOT.PBP, over to the root of your memory stick. (X:\EBOOT.PBP, if X is the drive letter of your PSP).

what i did: renamed the doanloaded file to EBOOT.PBP and placed it on X:\
9. Look for an F0 folder on the memory stick. Inside, copy the following files to the seplugins/popsloader folder, depending on the firmware update used:


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

Once you've copied the files, make sure to add a version prefix at the end of the filename. i.e. if you used firmware 3.40, then rename popsman.prx to popsman340.prx, pops.prx to pops340.prx, and so on.

what i did: i copied the following files, placed them on the seplugins folder and attached 372 at the end of the file name like popsman.prx to popsman372.prx and so on.
3.72:
kd/popsman.prx,
kd/pops.prx,
vsh/module/pafmini.prx,
vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx


please advice and thanks in advance

Well the 80010002 error has nothing to do with popsloader. Are you sure you aren't running the PSOne games from the 1.5 kernel? Try making a GAME380 folder and place your PSOne games in there.

[skidrow]

thanx m8 it works a treat your the best iv been trying to do this for a while now thanx agen m8

[kerubin]

HELP! used 3.71 eboot, this two files did not appear vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx

[x3sphere]

HELP! used 3.71 eboot, this two files did not appear vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx

Are you looking in the correct folder? They have to be there... if not, try dumping the EBOOT again.

[kerubin]

yes. i'm looking in the correct folder. And i realise when dumping half way there's a error. And for some reason, 3.40 is working for me.
while dumping there's a psar decode error pos 0Xsmthsmth.
Can anybody help me?

[x3sphere]

yes. i'm looking in the correct folder. And i realise when dumping half way there's a error. And for some reason, 3.40 is working for me.
while dumping there's a psar decode error pos 0Xsmthsmth.
Can anybody help me?

Maybe the 3.72 EBOOT you downloaded is corrupted. I would try re-downloading it.

[Emotiv]

Maybe the 3.72 EBOOT you downloaded is corrupted. I would try re-downloading it.Hey thanks for the guide, But after following it I tryed to enable Pops on 3.90m33 and there's nothing under my plugins in the recovery menu now, what gives?!!?

[lonesomefolly]

I'm running 3.90m33-3 with the cmx plugging. Popsloader won't even show the R button menu, I've been trying to run metal gear solid (normal version and a remake) and neither will get past the blank screen after the sony logo.
Any idea whats going on? :(
I'm making a backup atm, I'll try installing just the popsloader and mgs once its done.

[lonesomefolly]

Wow, works perfectly now. But, does this mean I can't use my custom themes if I want to PSX titles? :/

[ufts]

Thxs for the noobproof guide of installing pops. My problem is I already have pops and cwcheats working but when I transfer my memory card (with both stuff) to another psp, that psp cannot detect either pops or cwcheats. I tried disabling/enabling them even installing pops and cwcheats onto that psp with another memory card to no avail. I deleted the config.exe on both stuff on my memory card which neither worked. The only difference is the working psp was 3.90 while the problem psp is 3.71. Any advice?

[x3sphere]

Thxs for the noobproof guide of installing pops. My problem is I already have pops and cwcheats working but when I transfer my memory card (with both stuff) to another psp, that psp cannot detect either pops or cwcheats. I tried disabling/enabling them even installing pops and cwcheats onto that psp with another memory card to no avail. I deleted the config.exe on both stuff on my memory card which neither worked. The only difference is the working psp was 3.90 while the problem psp is 3.71. Any advice?

Using the popsloader for 3.80/3.90 M33 won't work with 3.71. But that doesn't explain why it isn't showing up in the plugin selection menu.

What do you have in your game.txt, vsh.txt, and pops.txt configuration files on the problem PSP?

[ufts]

Using the popsloader for 3.80/3.90 M33 won't work with 3.71. But that doesn't explain why it isn't showing up in the plugin selection menu.

What do you have in your game.txt, vsh.txt, and pops.txt configuration files on the problem PSP?

I think you misunterstood. The plugins do appear in recovery mode but the psp just can't detect pops when I hold the R button down. Is there pops for 3.71 then? Slightly off-topic but why can't cwcheats also work on the psp?

[x3sphere]

I think you misunterstood. The plugins do appear in recovery mode but the psp just can't detect pops when I hold the R button down. Is there pops for 3.71 then? Slightly off-topic but why can't cwcheats also work on the psp?

Yes, it was released with 3.71 M33-3.

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=4405

Just replace all the files located in the seplugin folder of the archive and popsloader should work fine. As for CWCheat, try using an older version as well, the newer builds probably haven't been tested on 3.71 M33.

Here's a link to 0.2.0: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=4983

[ufts]

Thus the only thing I have to do is download the 3.72 version of pops and transfer everything to it. Thanks.

[davidw89]

10. Now enable the plugin. To do this, boot your PSP into recovery mode by holding R when turning the power switch on, then enter plugins, and enable popsloader.prx. Exit recovery mode.

i CAN'T MOVE DOWN the button down to go into plugin
how?

[x3sphere]

10. Now enable the plugin. To do this, boot your PSP into recovery mode by holding R when turning the power switch on, then enter plugins, and enable popsloader.prx. Exit recovery mode.

i CAN'T MOVE DOWN the button down to go into plugin
how?

Does your d-pad work?

[davidw89]

nup

SOLUTION: DO NOT USE 3.52 EBOOT FIRMWARE IT DOES NOT WORK
USE 3.72

iam using 3.90 m33 btw

THANKS X3SPHERE!!

Btw what do i need now to play psp game

[Vincen+207]

psardumper dows up as corrupted data what do i do btw im running 4.01 M33-2

[x3sphere]

You did not copy it over to your memory stick correctly then. Make sure you copied the "newpsardumper" folder.

[Vincen+207]

i did the psardumper is in my psp/game directory btw i used the 3.72 update

[x3sphere]

i did the psardumper is in my psp/game directory btw i used the 3.72 update

I'm almost certain you did not copy it over correctly.

Again, make sure "newpsardumper" is in your GAME folder. If you copied over "M33_NEWPSARDUMPER" it will show corrupt data, as the EBOOT.PBP is not located in that folder.

[DARKONE87]

PLS HELP ME OUT HERE I HAVE THE 4.01 M33 - 2 FIRMWARE AND I DID EXACTLY AS THE TUTORIAL SAYD ADDED THE EXTENSIONS 372 AND WHEN I START A PSX GAME AND I SELECT ANY OF THE POPS VERSIONS IT JUST BLOCKS LIKE THAT AT THE POPS LOADER SELECTION SCREEN ANYONE KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG?:mellow: PS ONLY IF I SELECT BOOT FROM FLASH THAN THE GAME STARTS

[kingbapho]

Yo bro , big props for setting this shit up. Got confused about moving the stuff from the seplugins , but after that , omfg FF7 works man .


You deserve a metal :):wink:

[x3sphere]

PLS HELP ME OUT HERE I HAVE THE 4.01 M33 - 2 FIRMWARE AND I DID EXACTLY AS THE TUTORIAL SAYD ADDED THE EXTENSIONS 372 AND WHEN I START A PSX GAME AND I SELECT ANY OF THE POPS VERSIONS IT JUST BLOCKS LIKE THAT AT THE POPS LOADER SELECTION SCREEN ANYONE KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG?:mellow: PS ONLY IF I SELECT BOOT FROM FLASH THAN THE GAME STARTS

The problem here is that this plugin does not work with 4.01 M33-2 yet. You will have to wait for an updated release from Dark_AleX.

[taid]

I did everything till step 6, when I tried to run PSARDumper, psp says the file's corrupted. anyone knows what's going on? thanks a million

[zEPHIROTh]

I just wanted to thank you x3sphere, because thanks to the info in this guide, I'm now able to play my favorite PSX games on my PSP. Got a bit confused at the beginning, but reading carefully all the thread was able to configure the plugin and make it work.

My CWF is 4.01 M33-2 and I installed the 3.71 POPs, playing now FFVII and Parasite Eve.

Thank you.

[azanino]

ok now i got a question here.

im new to the plugin stuffs and i really want to play ff7 in my psp
im running on cfw 4.01 m33-2.

so lets say i have memstick A and memstick B

first, i do all the steps in memstick A and assume i got everything to work.

now the question is:
i) can i put and run other psp iso in memstick A or is it just for psx game?
ii) if i switch to memstick B, will it screw up my psp?

[grrant123]

heyy there. sorry to be yet another person to ask for your help but you really seem to know your stuff!

im using 3.90-3m33
i have a 1gb sony memory stick
in seplugins/popsloader i have config libpspvmc372.prx, pafmini3.72.prx, pops3.72.prx and popsman3.72.prx.

my problem is that it won't let me choose the pops3.72 if that makes sense?
also when i hold r and boot up a psx game (atm im trying mgs) it won't load up the popsloader for me to choose.
annnd it has never asked me to choose a pops firmware for a particular game. so im guessing popsloader itself isnt working?

hopefully i've giving enough information. any help would be brilliant =D

[x3sphere]

ok now i got a question here.

im new to the plugin stuffs and i really want to play ff7 in my psp
im running on cfw 4.01 m33-2.

so lets say i have memstick A and memstick B

first, i do all the steps in memstick A and assume i got everything to work.

now the question is:
i) can i put and run other psp iso in memstick A or is it just for psx game?
ii) if i switch to memstick B, will it screw up my psp?

Not quite sure what you're asking, but you'll need the popsloader files on each memory stick. If you switch to another stick without copying over the popsloader files, it won't screw up your PSP, but will default to the built-in POPS.

heyy there. sorry to be yet another person to ask for your help but you really seem to know your stuff!

im using 3.90-3m33
i have a 1gb sony memory stick
in seplugins/popsloader i have config libpspvmc372.prx, pafmini3.72.prx, pops3.72.prx and popsman3.72.prx.

my problem is that it won't let me choose the pops3.72 if that makes sense?
also when i hold r and boot up a psx game (atm im trying mgs) it won't load up the popsloader for me to choose.
annnd it has never asked me to choose a pops firmware for a particular game. so im guessing popsloader itself isnt working?

hopefully i've giving enough information. any help would be brilliant =DDid you enable the plugin? Also are you sure your memory stick is not fake?

[Hakainokami]

When I try and run new PSARdumper it gives me an error message of "This program requires 2.71 or higher". I am running 3.80 m33 and it does this on my 2gb sandisk and 4gb sony memory sticks. Please help/

[aero125]

Hi x3sphere,

I'm seeing conflicting info relating to the compatibility of the latest popsloader on the 401M33-2. There are also people claiming that 401M33-2 does not need popsloader to play PS1 games ...

Is the latest DA popsloader 3.80M33v2 workable on 401M33-2 ?

Is popsloader still needed in the 401M33-2 to play PS1 games ?

I'm still holding back on updating to 401M33-2 as I'm not sure if the pops will work.

Thk u very much for your advice.

[kaz856]

im having a problem now .... ive done evrything the tutorial said .. all thts left is to enable the popsloader ...and i do wat it says press the R trigger wen switching on .. then it said go to plugins and enable popsloader .......wen i went in plugins .. there was NOTHING there .... all i could see was "back" .. wats wrong :bored: .. plzzzz help me .. its urgent ... btw my psp is version 3.71 M33-3 ...PPLLLZ HURRY AND HELP !!

[kaz856]

alrite ... ive got everything up and running .. ive downloaded FF9... but wen i START it .sum precautions cums up .. and then a black screen .. then an error (80000004) "the game could not be start" << so i think tht i downloaded the wrong file (cuz it didnt have the .bin file .. only the EBOOT.PBP)..so admin can u send me a torrent for FF9 & FF8 ...pplllzzz i need them !!!! :crying: ...my id is kas_856@hotmail.com ... btw i cant download good torrents cuz the sites here are blocked :glare: .. so im outa options..
Plz Help Me admin ...

[Acerthief]

alrite ... ive got everything up and running .. ive downloaded FF9... but wen i START it .sum precautions cums up .. and then a black screen .. then an error (80000004) "the game could not be start" << so i think tht i downloaded the wrong file (cuz it didnt have the .bin file .. only the EBOOT.PBP)..so admin can u send me a torrent for FF9 & FF8 ...pplllzzz i need them !!!! :crying: ...my id is kas_856@hotmail.com ... btw i cant download good torrents cuz the sites here are blocked :glare: .. so im outa options..
Plz Help Me admin ...

Kewl. Have fun in ban town for a day.

[aero125]

Any advice anyone ?


Hi x3sphere,

I'm seeing conflicting info relating to the compatibility of the latest popsloader on the 401M33-2. There are also people claiming that 401M33-2 does not need popsloader to play PS1 games ...

Is the latest DA popsloader 3.80M33v2 workable on 401M33-2 ?

Is popsloader still needed in the 401M33-2 to play PS1 games ?

I'm still holding back on updating to 401M33-2 as I'm not sure if the pops will work. I'm on 390M33-3.

Thk u very much for your advice.

[x3sphere]

Already been answered in this thread. There is not a 4.01 M33 compatible popsloader out yet, and you can still play PSone games without popsloader.

[Leinadgnow]

x3sphere sorry mate i need some help.. ive done everything blah blah and they work.. problem is that when im playing my Final Fantasy 8 it always freezes up despite me using 3.71 poploader on a 3.90MS3-3 Firmware... It freezes up right at the start at the FMV and i don't know what else to do.. could you please help me? thank you.

[Leinadgnow]

i'm just asking for a favour . .can anyone post a ff8 psp game save just right after the intro fmv? i have tried everything from poploader to resetting my game id to patching the file and its still not wroking.. just SAVE a psp game for ff8 right after the intro for me please.. it barely takes 5 mins of your time but i really really need it . Thank you very much. =)

[for.i.am.root]

Sorry guys, another noob with yet another question.
Some info upfront:

PSP Slim 3.90 M33-3 (2001)
Official Sony MSPD Card 1GB
Xandros 2.0 OS (Linux 2.6.21.4)
GPRS/GSM Dial-Up (~10 mbps)

I know this is the wrong thread to post this question in, however, it is some what relevant. I downloaded and installed popsloader according to your tut. I also downloaded every supported FW update and ripped the needed files using psardumper. I can't get past the FMV after the first Mako Reactor explosion (FFVII). I tarballed my savedgames and formatted my card and put only popsloader and FFVII Disc 1 on it. I tried re-ripping my game using cdrdao --> bchunck and changing the game id and main id (read elsewhere on the net that this helps). I tried moving the game to different folders (game, game150, game380, /dev/sdc1/slusxxxxx.pbp, etc..). for some reason the game just won't load this FMV.I have tried every FW for pops from 3.00 to 3.72 and it freezes at the same spot. I had to convert my save file a few times but the game still recognizes it so I don't think that's the problem.

At this point I am at a loss as to how to play FFVII. Any ideas....

[ryei]

Hi guys, I have some problem with step 6 (extracting decrypted firmware files)

I am using slim psp 3.90 M33-2

when i press square to decrypt, it show

"PSAR too big. Recompile with bigger buffer"

All I had done is I downloaded "390.PBP" from the link at first page and i rename it to "EBOOT.PBP" (PBP is the file type, so i just rename it to EBOOT instead of EBOOT.PBP.PBP at X:\

And my pops version is 380m33popsloader_v2

anyone can help me with this? very much appreciate!!:smile:

Regards

[itoikenza]

I need to know why newpsardumper only has 3.71 eboot support and not 3.72 It keeps giving me an error message about not finding the eboot at root! I don't remember if I followed the steps to install newpsardumper for popsloader the first time but I had disk 2 eboot working fine using cwcheat memory card function! My multidisc eboot freezes right after the "published by" screen I tried 3.72 but it would freeze probably because I didn't use dumper! please help I got dumper from dark alex's site so I know it's up to date! I have a phat 3.90m33-3!

[x3sphere]

Hi guys, I have some problem with step 6 (extracting decrypted firmware files)

I am using slim psp 3.90 M33-2

when i press square to decrypt, it show

"PSAR too big. Recompile with bigger buffer"

All I had done is I downloaded "390.PBP" from the link at first page and i rename it to "EBOOT.PBP" (PBP is the file type, so i just rename it to EBOOT instead of EBOOT.PBP.PBP at X:\

And my pops version is 380m33popsloader_v2

anyone can help me with this? very much appreciate!!:smile:

Regards

Popsloader doesn't support the 3.90 pops. If you want to use the 3.90 pops, just run your PSOne games without the plugin activated or choose the "original from flash" option when the pops selection menu comes up, as it is built into the 3.90 M33 firmware.

I need to know why newpsardumper only has 3.71 eboot support and not 3.72 It keeps giving me an error message about not finding the eboot at root! I don't remember if I followed the steps to install newpsardumper for popsloader the first time but I had disk 2 eboot working fine using cwcheat memory card function! My multidisc eboot freezes right after the "published by" screen I tried 3.72 but it would freeze probably because I didn't use dumper! please help I got dumper from dark alex's site so I know it's up to date! I have a phat 3.90m33-3!

Double check to make sure the 3.72 update EBOOT is named correctly. It definitely works... many people here, including myself, have used this version of PSARDumper to dump 3.72.

[viperf]

hi im new here and i have a psp slim and 3.80 M33-5 cfw.

i found out that i already have a seplugins folder on the root of my mem stick and i can load like 3 previous versions of fw. The contents of the folder however are slightly different from the popsloader that could be downloaded from this guide (im guessing my pops is version 1 tho im not sure). Also, i dont have psardumper in my stick.

do i have to delete my old seplugins folder and follow the guide or can i just start by downloading the psardumper? im not sure about this. thanks

for any advice

[x3sphere]

hi im new here and i have a psp slim and 3.80 M33-5 cfw.

i found out that i already have a seplugins folder on the root of my mem stick and i can load like 3 previous versions of fw. The contents of the folder however are slightly different from the popsloader that could be downloaded from this guide (im guessing my pops is version 1 tho im not sure). Also, i dont have psardumper in my stick.

do i have to delete my old seplugins folder and follow the guide or can i just start by downloading the psardumper? im not sure about this. thanks

for any advice

Actually... you have the same popsloader that's in this guide (the latest version is the only one that works with 3.80 M33-5). So if popsloader is working already, you don't need to re-download it, just start by downloading PSARDumper to dump the firmware / pops version you want to use.

[viperf]

it didnt work for me so i just downloaded the version 2 of pops.

nice guide. thanks man!

[ace_ho]

Sorry for Being A DUmbo but i will want to clarify with you that the ROOT of the memory stick IS MP_ROOT??
Cause in my memory stick's folder , there is only this MP_ROOT folder and Not ROOT folder

[x3sphere]

Sorry for Being A DUmbo but i will want to clarify with you that the ROOT of the memory stick IS MP_ROOT??
Cause in my memory stick's folder , there is only this MP_ROOT folder and Not ROOT folder

Nope, it's not MP_ROOT. When someone says the root of a memory stick, they mean the top-level folder. The guide already gives you an example, after copying the seplugins folder to your memory stick the path should look similar to "X:/seplugins"

[XBlades]

*FIRST POST*Hey ive been jumping from site to site and ive been really trying to get a reliable popsloader i mean the one thats in the guide is good, the problem that i have now is getting the menu when selecting a game.... the pop menu wont come up, i made sure the plugin is enabled many times and i used other poploaders that have multiple firmwares from 3.0-3.72 are u able to help me?
Iam currently running a Custom Firmware 3.90 m33-3 i can play most games but im trying to get chrono trigger to work, i have 2 files of chrono trigger one that says the file will not start and the other where theres no sound in the video... game im able to run really good right now is Parasite Eve and DragonBall Final Bout (JP)

I know your supposed to hold down the R button when selecting a game but the game just boots away without showing up a menu, lol im pretty sure u heard this allot and its very fustrating lol ive been at it for about 3 days now and i cant figure out what the problem is

[Arashocky]

It definitely works. If the menu doesn't show it could be due to a slow / fake memory stick. You can try formatting the memory stick then place the popsloader files on first and see if that helps. Also try installing the FATMS patch available here:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=5687



Sounds like a problem with the game you are trying to run - corrupt ISO possibly.
My psp firmware is 3.90 M33-3 and I've already installed the 3.90 popsloader plugin but Crash bandicoot doesn't work on my psp .... however other ps1 games like Resident Evil 2 work fine ... but when I start Crash bandicoot, it doesn't even display the menu to choose the right pops version for it ... it automatically turn my psp off ... it's kinda weird to me because in Resident Evil 2, I could choose the right pops version for it... I don't really know what the problem is ...?!

[xXNirvashXx]

Has Dark ALex already made this for 4.03 mm3- 2 ? if not ios there any other way to play ?

[x3sphere]

No popsloader isn't available for 4.01 M33. You will just have to stick to using the built-in 4.01 pops (which works with most games).

[xXNirvashXx]

No popsloader isn't available for 4.01 M33. You will just have to stick to using the built-in 4.01 pops (which works with most games).

i have tried that but all i get is black screen when i try to run eboot of FF7 :'( plz help me im going overseas soon and i really hoped to play this on the way. It gets to the main screen about psp and psone, then ps1 logo comes up and black screen comes up and nothing happens.

[xXNirvashXx]

i have tried that but all i get is black screen when i try to run eboot of FF7 :'( plz help me im going overseas soon and i really hoped to play this on the way. It gets to the main screen about psp and psone, then ps1 logo comes up and black screen comes up and nothing happens.

Anyone? plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Phantasm]

Hello,

I seem to be having a problem with this... amazingly early on in your tutorial. I have downloaded the Popsloader and what not (vers. 4.01). I put the files into their respective folders, great. However, when I unhook my PSP from the computer and go to my games section, it shows up as a corrupted file. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance.

~Phantasm

[x3sphere]

Hello,

I seem to be having a problem with this... amazingly early on in your tutorial. I have downloaded the Popsloader and what not (vers. 4.01). I put the files into their respective folders, great. However, when I unhook my PSP from the computer and go to my games section, it shows up as a corrupted file. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance.

~Phantasm

On step 3, ensure that you copied the correct folder over to GAME. You should have copied "newpsardumper" not "M33_NEWPSARDUMPER."

[Paakkelssi]

When I launch PSARDumper (part 6) my PSP says "The game could not be started. (80020148)" So can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

[xtr3m32000]

i have 4.01 m33-2.. did i have to use this??

[facer500]

Step 9 is where I'm having trouble. I go to copy the EBOOT(I downloaded 3.90 because that's the version of my firmware, but when you said to go below 3.72, I downloaded 3.40 to replace it.) When I copy it into the main directory, in my case, I/EBOOT.PBP, it copies about 25%, hangs there saying 10 secs remaining, and then gives the following error message:

Cannot copy EBOOT: Cannot find specified file.
Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.

Then my PSP's USB mode disengages, and I am left with my menu. I go to games, go to Memory Stick, and load NEW PSRAR DUMPER, so it seems like it's working. Then when I check the F0 folder, and consequently kd/ and vsh/, I find that the files I am supposed to copy from them are not there.

What should I do? :sad:

[xtr3m32000]

step 4 } Download the firmware update that corresponds to the version of POPS that you would like to install. Compatible firmware updates range from 3.00 to 3.72. Additionally, download links to all firmware update EBOOTs are available here.
how i know the firmware update that corresponds to the version of POPS that i needs.. I'm totally noob.. sorry for stupid question..

[xtr3m32000]

for the firmware update.. did i have download the ofw?
my psp is phat with 4.01 m33-2 firmware
what firmware that i have to download? thanks for help

[xtr3m32000]

5.Copy the downloaded firmware update, named as EBOOT.PBP, over to the root of your memory stick. (X:\EBOOT.PBP, if X is the drive letter of your PSP).
(which firmware.. OFW or CFW)