4.01 M33 Easy Installation Guide

[x3sphere]

Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Installing 4.01 M33

First grab the 4.01 M33 files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33.rar) and extract them.

1. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME

2. Download the 4.01 EBOOT (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401.PBP), and then place it in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the program, it will not run unless there is 78 percent battery free.

4. Press X and the update process will start. Yes it may look similar to a regular Sony update but don't worry!

5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick.

6. You've successfully installed 4.01 M33!

Upgrading to 4.01 M33-2

After installing 4.01 M33, it is recommended to apply the latest update for additional bug fixes and related firmware improvements. Below is a quick three step walkthrough on how to manually update the firmware. Please note that you must have already installed 4.01 M33, as detailed above, in order to begin this process.

1. Download the 4.01 M33-2 update files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33-2.rar) and extract the archive.

2. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME, where X is the letter of your memory stick drive. If asked to overwrite any files, do so.

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the 4.01 M33-2 update program. Then follow the on-screen instructions to update your firmware.

[Coy]

wow! a new custom firmware. thanks DAX, team m33 and x3 :)

[pspknightx]

Nice, I have been waiting for the new update for a long time and now released :D
Thanks Dark Alex and other m33 members. :biggrin:

By the way, I have some keys problems in my Phat PSP which listed below. Can I update my PSP from 3.80m33 (current) to 4.01m33 by just ignoring those key problem ?

[CoMbiNa]

Nice, I have been waiting for the new update for a long time and now released :D
Thanks Dark Alex and other m33 members. :biggrin:

By the way, I have some keys problems in my Phat PSP which listed below. Can I update my PSP from 3.80m33 (current) to 4.01m33 by just ignoring those key problem ?

I can't really see the picture, but I think you can use Chilly Willy's extremely useful "Key Cleaner"

[pspknightx]

Hmm i will try edit the picture again

EDITED: This time should be able to see the picture already :D

[x3sphere]

Yeah you definitely have a lot of faulty keys... but if there is no problem on 3.80 M33 it might be better to just let them be. Also upgrading to 4.01 M33 shouldn't be a problem, although I would recommend creating a Pandora setup just in case, so you can revert back to a previous firmware if there are any issues.

[tomguyz]

Hi x3sphere,

Some question for u.....
I have a PSP Phat and running on 3.03OE.C Firmware. How I can upgrate to 4.01 M33 Firmware?
Please let me know the step or guide me trought it ....

T.Q

[tomguyz]

Do this 4.01 Firmware support on the Cus. XMB or not ??

[x3sphere]

Hi x3sphere,

Some question for u.....
I have a PSP Phat and running on 3.03OE.C Firmware. How I can upgrate to 4.01 M33 Firmware?
Please let me know the step or guide me trought it ....

T.Q

You'll need to first install 3.52 M33 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2732), then upgrade to 3.52 M33-3 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3185). Once that's done you can install 4.01 M33.

[fluid]

I have 3.95 GEN-2. Is there any special instructions or do I just have to follow the above instructions?

[Coy]

I have 3.95 GEN-2. Is there any special instructions or do I just have to follow the above instructions?

hmmm i dont know. why don't you just try it for your self. make a pandora battey first before you try it :smile:

[x3sphere]

I have 3.95 GEN-2. Is there any special instructions or do I just have to follow the above instructions?

Just follow the above instructions, it will work fine. I haven't personally tested it - but reading over at PSPGEN, a few folks upgraded from 3.95 GEN-2 to 4.01 M33 successfully.

[dpwykes]

http://dark-alex.org/ is currently offline and Network Update is also unavailable

All I am getting is "A connection to the server could not be established (80431068)

I'll update manually instead

Darren

[fluid]

Just follow the above instructions, it will work fine. I haven't personally tested it - but reading over at PSPGEN, a few folks upgraded from 3.95 GEN-2 to 4.01 M33 successfully.

It went fine. I have succesfully updated to 4.01 m33 thanks a lot guys

[vp10120]

Did D_A or Sony fixed the original fatmsmod issues?

[x3sphere]

Did D_A or Sony fixed the original fatmsmod issues?

No, the fatms driver is still slow in 4.01 M33. The previously released patch won't work either.

[eclipse107]

I've searched all over but can't figure out how to add home-brew to my PSP phat. Total noob question but how do I get home-brew to work on my PSP if I've never added home-brew software? My PSP is running on 3.73 firmware. Thanks.:biggrin:

[carayan]

I get an error.

First it says 401.pbp cant be found (which is in x:PSP/GAME/UPDATE) then it says Download from internet? So i press yes, then it finds connection then it says Uerror: (numbers) then closes.

What am i doing wrong?


NVM, got it.

[x3sphere]

Yeah.. the network update server is actually down right now, as is dark-alex.org. Should be back up tomorrow, though.

[vp10120]

x3sphere, this is interesting, i flashed 4.01 M33 and tested for the speed for ISO and CSO, it went pretty fast. I can't test it with USB2.0 because my laptop sent for replacement. Althought im thinking is my memory stick that didn't affect the speed.

First Theory:
I reliase when transferring data to PSP using USB1.0 the MS light went fast blinking. And before it was slow blink before 4.01. Meaning the data is being written on MS full speed via USB1.0. So USB2.0 won't go any faster?

Second Theory:
I full formatted my MS on PSP with windows format tool and ran scan disk then format agian on PSP. I heard this way can also fix the MS slow down issue. Im suggesting everyone try that.

[pspknightx]

4.01m33-2 is out > <

http://www.dark-alex.org/401M33-2.rar

[u2vini]

Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Thanks a lot, it worked perfectly for me! :biggrin:

From 3.71m33 !!

[x3sphere]

x3sphere, this is interesting, i flashed 4.01 M33 and tested for the speed for ISO and CSO, it went pretty fast. I can't test it with USB2.0 because my laptop sent for replacement. Althought im thinking is my memory stick that didn't affect the speed.

First Theory:
I reliase when transferring data to PSP using USB1.0 the MS light went fast blinking. And before it was slow blink before 4.01. Meaning the data is being written on MS full speed via USB1.0. So USB2.0 won't go any faster?

Second Theory:
I full formatted my MS on PSP with windows format tool and ran scan disk then format agian on PSP. I heard this way can also fix the MS slow down issue. Im suggesting everyone try that.

The PSP's USB speed is capped to around 6MB/s or so. USB 2.0 can transfer files at much faster rates, but the PSP can only read in data that fast. You would have to use a card reader to get the full speed out of your memory stick.

But anyways, yeah, running scan disk and formatting the memory stick can fix some issues, especially if you have corrupt sectors on the stick. I personally haven't noticed any slowdown while running PSP titles off my 2GB SanDisk, such as God of War and Crisis Core. I think the problem is more prevalent with other MS brands, like Sony and Lexar.

[JonC04]

Aww.... I just updated to 4.01M33... now I have to upgrade again? It's all good, it's free and I get 1.5 Kernel Mode now. =D But X3sphere, I think you have a typo because it says, "Upgrading to 4.00M33-2" which confused me a bit... Just a note.

[mamoulian]

I'm on 3.52 M33-4.
I've copied the 401 files as instructed and run the '4.01 M33' item from the memorystick 'game' menu. The app starts, screen goes black, it says 'Unpacking... done.' then 'Please wait...'.

Then it just sits at 'Please wait...'. I've left it for over half an hour, it just sits there.
A reboot beings it back into the 3.52 M33-4 XMB.

Is there anything else I need to do to get to 401 from 3.52 M33-4?

Cheers

[Acerthief]

I'm on 3.52 M33-4.
I've copied the 401 files as instructed and run the '4.01 M33' item from the memorystick 'game' menu. The app starts, screen goes black, it says 'Unpacking... done.' then 'Please wait...'.

Then it just sits at 'Please wait...'. I've left it for over half an hour, it just sits there.
A reboot beings it back into the 3.52 M33-4 XMB.

Is there anything else I need to do to get to 401 from 3.52 M33-4?

Cheers

Backup anything you have on the memory stick that is important (game saves etc), and format the stick on your PSP.
Now give it another try.

If this still doesn't work, then You'll need to see this thread HERE (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=1035) and check if you have a faulty memory stick.

[mamoulian]

Acerthief:

Oh.
The 4gb Sony memorystick I've been using is 'magicgate unknown', so that'll be a fake then.
I have a 2gb one which shows up the same and shows the same problem.

I tried with another one, a Sandisk one which came in the box with a SE phone (from Vodafone, not eBay) and says 'Magicgate supported'.
Exactly the same problem with that one too.

I would have installed M33 3.52 - and earlier versions - using one of these, and just ran the update to 3.52 M33-4 fine.

For all of them the 'unpacking...' bit appears to have worked as there are now other files in the psp/game/update folder.

Does the 401 installer verify that the memorycard is a proper Sony one and stop at this point if it is not?
If so, would it think the 'Magicgate supported' Sandisk is OK?


EDIT: I've tried formatting them all, same result...

[Xsizo]

Hello x3sphere

Since you are the best one here I believe that know about frimwares (PSP) I got a question I've been searching the whole inter net about.
here it is------> I updated my psp to 4.01 not the m33 or m33-2 how can I get it to m33?
the error I got is (80020148)

You dont know what this answer means to me.
hope you answer soon! ^.^

[lp4u]

Acerthief:

Oh.
The 4gb Sony memorystick I've been using is 'magicgate unknown', so that'll be a fake then.
I have a 2gb one which shows up the same and shows the same problem.

I tried with another one, a Sandisk one which came in the box with a SE phone (from Vodafone, not eBay) and says 'Magicgate supported'.
Exactly the same problem with that one too.

I would have installed M33 3.52 - and earlier versions - using one of these, and just ran the update to 3.52 M33-4 fine.

For all of them the 'unpacking...' bit appears to have worked as there are now other files in the psp/game/update folder.

Does the 401 installer verify that the memorycard is a proper Sony one and stop at this point if it is not?
If so, would it think the 'Magicgate supported' Sandisk is OK?


EDIT: I've tried formatting them all, same result...

try updating to 3.90m33-3 then to 4.01 m33

[lp4u]

Hello x3sphere

Since you are the best one here I believe that know about frimwares (PSP) I got a question I've been searching the whole inter net about.
here it is------> I updated my psp to 4.01 not the m33 or m33-2 how can I get it to m33?
the error I got is (80020148)

You dont know what this answer means to me.
hope you answer soon! ^.^

you'll need a pandora battery and a magic memeory stick(MMS) to put CFW on your psp first then you can proceed to having 4.01m33

[capsgram]

I trid this out and now when am in a game and i want to exit, my select/start buttons dont work, got any ideas? I cant exit the game without doing a hard powering down

if anyone gots any ideas thanks

[pspknightx]

I thought if want to exit game, just press "HOME" and exit the game ? O.o

[vikram874]

hi plz may i know is it necessary to have pandora battery for upgade psp from 3.95 to 4.01 m33???
if no how can i upgrade.....

[deviljin]

The installation(4.01M33) does not work....my psp says ''The Game Cannot Be started'' i have 100% battery and psp ver 4.01...but i cannot make it to 4.01M33.First i go to ''psp'' folder and go to ''game'' then i create the folder UPDATE after that i put in EBOOT.PBP from the file(401M33.rar) i downloaded and extracted.....then i put in the 401.PBP into the UPDATE folder that contains the EBOOT.PBP I insert my mmry stick into my psp and saw the 4.01M33(size:25MB) and i started it....it says ''The Game Cannot Be started''...
Reply and tell me what i've done wrong or what to do.......

[deviljin]

The installation(4.01M33) does not work....my psp says ''The Game Cannot Be started'' i have 100% battery and psp ver 4.01...but i cannot make it to 4.01M33.First i go to ''psp'' folder and go to ''game'' then i create the folder UPDATE after that i put in EBOOT.PBP from the file(401M33.rar) i downloaded and extracted.....then i put in the 401.PBP into the UPDATE folder that contains the EBOOT.PBP I insert my mmry stick into my psp and saw the 4.01M33(size:25MB) and i started it....it says ''The Game Cannot Be started''...
Reply and tell me what i've done wrong or what to do.......

[vp10120]

To flash to 4.01 M33 you're required to have ATLEAST 3.71 M33-2 or higher firmware. Anything lower then 3.71 M33-2 will not flash properly. That occours to some of you here.

@deviljin
You need CFW before you can do futher updates. You can take a look on my guide to install CFW on your PSP by easiest way, and no! No skipping Pandora for first time install!!

My OFW>CFW Guide: http://www.psperspective.net/index.php?showtopic=2811

@x3sphere
Cool, im using same Sandisk ULTRA II 2G MS too. :D Either way, i saw the MS model listed on "Not Effected" slow down section.

[deviljin]

how to download pandora???? o,0

[deviljin]

@vp10102
btw my current psp ver is 4.01 withour the M33
can help me?

[deviljin]

without*

[pspknightx]

Re: deviljin

Then you will have to find someone who has CFW (e.g. 3.71m33 or above) on their PSP to make one pandora battery and magic card since you are using Official Firmware.

[dennis96411]

Hey x3sphere you know you don't have to install 4.01 M33 to install 4.01 M33-2. I directly installed 4.01 M33-2 from my CFW 3.93 without a problem.

[tomguyz]

Do this New firmware 4.01 M33 support custom Theme for 3.90 M33 ??

[tomguyz]

You'll need to first install 3.52 M33 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2732), then upgrade to 3.52 M33-3 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3185). Once that's done you can install 4.01 M33.

Bro got problem ..... during then 3.52 M33update it show "Loading PSAR to RAM ....." then later it show Loading PSAR to RAM ...... read error or corrupted"

What happen ar ???

[junevil]

i have downloaded the official firmware version 4.01 from sony. how can i upgrade to custom firmware, i tried your steps but it always says "the game could not be started"
note i successfully upgraded my custom firmware 3.7 to 4.01 official firmware.. i want the custom one please help..

[shaners]

hi i got 3.90 m33-3 on my psp can i update too new one using wifi ?

[capsgram]

I thought if want to exit game, just press "HOME" and exit the game ? O.o

Yeah dude i pressed "home" and tried to use start/ select to get out of the game but am stilling having to hard boot.

[barnacles]

I'm on 3.52 M33-4.
I've copied the 401 files as instructed and run the '4.01 M33' item from the memorystick 'game' menu. The app starts, screen goes black, it says 'Unpacking... done.' then 'Please wait...'.

Then it just sits at 'Please wait...'. I've left it for over half an hour, it just sits there.
A reboot beings it back into the 3.52 M33-4 XMB.

Is there anything else I need to do to get to 401 from 3.52 M33-4?

Cheers

I had this same problem. I solved it by doing a hard reboot, holding down R, booting up the recovery menu. Go to configuration, and change the game folder homebrew from 1.5 to 3.xx. It worked for me after that, hope it does for you as well.

[pspknightx]

Yeah dude i pressed "home" and tried to use start/ select to get out of the game but am stilling having to hard boot.

After pressing "Home", press either "X" or "O" to exit the game(depends on your setting in recovery mode)

[DrLitebur]

i have downloaded the official firmware version 4.01 from sony. how can i upgrade to custom firmware, i tried your steps but it always says "the game could not be started"
note i successfully upgraded my custom firmware 3.7 to 4.01 official firmware.. i want the custom one please help..
You'll have to have your PSP re-done with custom firmware...pandora's battery, the whole works. That is why you don't want to ever update with the official firmware...it overwrites the custom.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

[x3sphere]

Bro got problem ..... during then 3.52 M33update it show "Loading PSAR to RAM ....." then later it show Loading PSAR to RAM ...... read error or corrupted"

What happen ar ???

That means your 352.PBP is corrupted... try re-downloading it and also format your memory stick to make sure you don't have any corrupt sectors.

[deviljin]

Re:pspknightz

Can post me the web containing the magic card and pandora....

[loscooby]

It went fine. I have succesfully updated to 4.01 m33 thanks a lot guys

Hi,

I am also about to install 4.01 m33 on my psp slim on 3.95 orig sony...
How did you do the update, do I need the 4.0 sony image aswell as the 4.01 m33
or do I only need the 4.01 m33?

/L-O

[filet0fish]

this guide is fabulous!!
directions are superb! :)

thanks all!

[amzace]

Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Installing 4.01 M33

First grab the 4.01 M33 files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33.rar) and extract them.

1. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME

2. Download the 4.01 EBOOT (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401.PBP), and then place it in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the program, it will not run unless there is 78 percent battery free.

4. Press X and the update process will start. Yes it may look similar to a regular Sony update but don't worry!

5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick.

6. You've successfully installed 4.01 M33!

Upgrading to 4.01 M33-2

After installing 4.01 M33, it is recommended to apply the latest update for additional bug fixes and related firmware improvements. Below is a quick three step walkthrough on how to manually update the firmware. Please note that you must have already installed 4.01 M33, as detailed above, in order to begin this process.

1. Download the 4.01 M33-2 update files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33-2.rar) and extract the archive.

2. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME, where X is the letter of your memory stick drive. If asked to overwrite any files, do so.

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the 4.01 M33-2 update program. Then follow the on-screen instructions to update your firmware.



THANK YOU BRO:biggrin::biggrin:

[geminirecon]

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

[alex_ray]

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

I have the same exact problem...:crying:

[geminirecon]

any solution to this problem?

[pspknightx]

Re:pspknightz

Can post me the web containing the magic card and pandora....

Erm, are you calling me ? mine is end with "x" :biggrin:
here you go, guide to make pandora and magic card,

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

What is your firmware you are using now?

[geminirecon]

using 3.71 m33-4 right now

[Jayz-28]

hi... im a new psp owner... can u please explain to me how does this new firmware differs from the previous firmware version???

[pspknightx]

Re: geminirecon

What is your kernel under recovery menu? It must be set to 3.xx kernel
To load to recovery menu, hold "R" while turning on your PSP.

hi... im a new psp owner... can u please explain to me how does this new firmware differs from the previous firmware version???

Which previous firmware version do you mean?
version 4.01 only add on some minor features which listed in this thread:
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=7628

[poxe679]

im new to all this this will be my first mod to psp phat can you explain or someone tell me what to do to go from 9.93 to the new4.01 m33-2 please much apreciated

[pspknightx]

9.93 ? O.o
Or did you mean 3.93 OFW ?

If you are using 3.93 Official Firmware, then you might need to find some friend who owns CFW PSP to make one pandora battery and magic ms.

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[CRUSHER]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

Some question for u.....
I have a PSP Phat and running on 3.40OE by dark alex Firmware. How I can upgrate to 4.01 M33-2 Firmware?
Please let me know the step or guide me trought it ....

Do i need also to install this 1.50 kernel for Add-on for 4.01 M33

Thanks

[mamoulian]

I had this same problem. I solved it by doing a hard reboot, holding down R, booting up the recovery menu. Go to configuration, and change the game folder homebrew from 1.5 to 3.xx. It worked for me after that, hope it does for you as well.

Aha!
Yes that's done it, thanks muchly!

[mamoulian]

To flash to 4.01 M33 you're required to have ATLEAST 3.71 M33-2 or higher firmware. Anything lower then 3.71 M33-2 will not flash properly. That occours to some of you here.


I just updated from 3.52 M33-4 to 4.01... turns out the problem was a recovery menu setting, I had the game folder set to 1.5 not 3.52. Having changed that it installed and seems fine.

Cheers

[brarob]

OK I've got a regular 3.95 install and I've got both the 4.01 M33 and EBOOT files in /psp/games/update but I get the error "Unable to start game"

Any ideas how I can get it to upgrade to this new M33 version? Tried reformatting the card as well, and have it hooked up to a power supply.

[Pranzer]

This Installation guide doesn't work in PSP with 4.01 OFW. I have tried pandorized my battery but it needs to be 3.50 or higher, also must be homebrew 3.xx. Since some of us updated our psp to 4.01 by accident we are totally locked up. Please is there any guide to make our 4.01 OFW to be 4.01 m33 please post the link in here.

[pspknightx]

Only Pandora can help you by now... Sry...

[pspknightx]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

Some question for u.....
I have a PSP Phat and running on 3.40OE by dark alex Firmware. How I can upgrate to 4.01 M33-2 Firmware?
Please let me know the step or guide me trought it ....

Do i need also to install this 1.50 kernel for Add-on for 4.01 M33

Thanks

Here's the guide to update your PSP 3.40OE to 3.52m33,

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2732

After that, grab this file and update your 3.52m33 to 4th update (extract out the UPDATE folder and put in under x:/PSP/GAME and run it)

http://exophase.com/files/psp/M33-1234.zip

Then, you should be able to follow the "4.01 M33 Easy Installation Guide" since you have then minimum requirement of 3.52m33-4 firmware.



OK I've got a regular 3.95 install and I've got both the 4.01 M33 and EBOOT files in /psp/games/update but I get the error "Unable to start game"

Any ideas how I can get it to upgrade to this new M33 version? Tried reformatting the card as well, and have it hooked up to a power supply.

Because you are having the Official Firmware 3.95, so the only way to upgrade to M33 version is by using pandora battery and magic MS. Try to find some friend who owns CFW PSP and help you to pandorize. :smile:

[poxe679]

9.93 ? O.o
Or did you mean 3.93 OFW ?

If you are using 3.93 Official Firmware, then you might need to find some friend who owns CFW PSP to make one pandora battery and magic ms.

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

yeah no way to make pandora battery if it stuffs il just go buy new one but how do i get offical psp 9.93 to the new one? likeexact word for word haha pleaaaaase

[geminirecon]

Still need help with this problem. Pleeease

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

[geminirecon]

Same thing happens after using Key Cleaner. except that the following message appears after" Verifying u235.prx... OK":

"Some of your idstorage keys have not the correct values, probably due to a downgrader. In order to continue, press X to restore the correct values, press R to exit"

[TheUrbanMyth]

Thank YOU! Team M33, including of course Dark Alex. I have been eagerly awaiting this release as I was under version 3.95 when I got the PSP so was unable to use any homebrew, etc. :crying: I am now under 4.0 Official and now I can finally enjoy it to its fullest potential. :biggrin: I'm off to Instal this FW RIGHT NOW!ANYthing I can do to return the favor, say the word! Cheers Team and THANKS AGAIN from The Urban Myth in Canada!:w00t:

[spockk]

To x3sphere / pspknightx

I am currently using a PSP slim with firmware 3.90 m33 or 3.80 m33 (cant recall)... the only advantage i see of upgrading to 4.01 m33 -2 would be DivX video playback.... can anyone confirm DivX/Xvid playback in their modded PSPs ?

Would be good to know before i took the plunge !! Thanks in advance !!

[harsha]

Just follow the above instructions, it will work fine. I haven't personally tested it - but reading over at PSPGEN, a few folks upgraded from 3.95 GEN-2 to 4.01 M33 successfully.

I have custom firmware 3.93. Can I downgrade to 4.01 M33 directly? Please help

[harsha]

I have 3.95 GEN-2. Is there any special instructions or do I just have to follow the above instructions?

I have custom firmware 3.93 update 2. Can i downgrade to 3.95 GEN?

[jewemi]

Dear Gurus,

my psp was previously on 3.71 m33-2 but i accidentally upgraded it to 4.00 OFW.

Now that i wanna install 4.01 m33 it only gives me an error saying game cannot be started. Does this mean I must go through the pandora batt & memstick way again?

Advice needed desperately, thanks!

[theman21]

Can anyone help me plaese, i just bought a psp today. i have tryed to install the 401 custom firmware but when i try to run it it say game could not be started. same thing when i try to install lua.

my psp has the official sony 401 update already.

thanks for any help

[Acerthief]

Can anyone help me plaese, i just bought a psp today. i have tryed to install the 401 custom firmware but when i try to run it it say game could not be started. same thing when i try to install lua.

my psp has the official sony 401 update already.

thanks for any help

Start out by looking at the "Noob FAQ" thread in the FAQ and Guide Section of the forums.

[Pranzer]

The Noob FAQ as of now doesn't work for 4.01 OFW

[sk8fr3ak]

Plz some1 help me, im kinda noobish with these things.
I download the update, place it on right place, started the update proccess, but it tells me there is no 401.Pbp and asks me to download it from the net. It wouldnt be a problem that i can connect to any connection, but i cant. Where is that file, where can i get it? Please help

[Acerthief]

Plz some1 help me, im kinda noobish with these things.
I download the update, place it on right place, started the update proccess, but it tells me there is no 401.Pbp and asks me to download it from the net. It wouldnt be a problem that i can connect to any connection, but i cant. Where is that file, where can i get it? Please help


First post of the thread includes the link.

[arcenio]

I get an error.

First it says 401.pbp cant be found (which is in x:PSP/GAME/UPDATE) then it says Download from internet? So i press yes, then it finds connection then it says Uerror: (numbers) then closes.

What am i doing wrong?


NVM, got it.
if you have already 4.01 ofw, write it like this 401.PBP put it to x:PSP/GAME/UPDATE include the EBOOT.PBP of 4.01M33..i asure to you that its working..i try it from my psp slim.....

[jewemi]

Dear Gurus,

my psp was previously on 3.71 m33-2 but i accidentally upgraded it to 4.00 OFW.

Now that i wanna install 4.01 m33 it only gives me an error saying game cannot be started. Does this mean I must go through the pandora batt & memstick way again?

Advice needed desperately, thanks!

any help on my problem?

[x3sphere]

any help on my problem?

Yes you'll need to use a Pandora battery and magic memory stick. There's no way to convert the battery on official firmware, though, so you'll need to either purchase a pre-converted battery or have someone with CFW convert it for you.

[jewemi]

Yes you'll need to use a Pandora battery and magic memory stick. There's no way to convert the battery on official firmware, though, so you'll need to either purchase a pre-converted battery or have someone with CFW convert it for you.


OK Got it! thanks dude! Cheerios!

[kylos2k7]

I DONE EVERYTHING THE INSTRUCTIONS SAID TO INSTALL 4.01 M33 BUT ON MY PSP IT STARTS THEN IT SAYS THE GAME CANNOT BE STARTED( 80020148 )SOMEBODY HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[0NRG]

The same thing happens for me. My PSP is stock standard and I have done what it says in the guide. Its running version 3.90. Is there anything I need to install before this to get it to work?

Any help appreciated. Thanks

[Acerthief]

I DONE EVERYTHING THE INSTRUCTIONS SAID TO INSTALL 4.01 M33 BUT ON MY PSP IT STARTS THEN IT SAYS THE GAME CANNOT BE STARTED( 80020148 )SOMEBODY HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832


The same thing happens for me. My PSP is stock standard and I have done what it says in the guide. Its running version 3.90. Is there anything I need to install before this to get it to work?

Any help appreciated. Thanks

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832

[CRUSHER]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

Some question for u.....
I have a PSP Phat and running on 3.52 M33 and install the update 4. I tried to install the 4.01 M33 and 4.01 M33-2 but when i check the system information it shows that my System Software is still 3.52 M33 . Please let me know what happen ....

I also dont know where to put the 150k addon bec i didnt see this folder /PSP/GAME4XX



Thanks

[poxe679]

can u ad the new cfw to the new offical psp firm wear?

[CRUSHER]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

Some question for u.....

I have installed 4.01 M33-2 and it show's on my system information.

Do I still need to install 1.50 add-on?

Thanks



Thanks

[gojira]

Right, so I'm a complete and utter newbie at this trying to update for the first time, yey, I'm running 3.80 at the moment, do I need to go to 3.90 as stated above before doing this cause I get an error message when I'm trying to run the update saying the game can't be launched, couldn't suck more at this...

[gojira]

Woot! I don't suck, fixed it, thanks anyways, for this update and whatnot =)

[norjamila]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

:blushing:just want to know, i got slim PSP CFW 3.80 M33-5. If I want to upgrade my CFW to 4.01 M33-2, is it must use mms and pandora battery? Sorry there, I'm still new with this...

[x3sphere]

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

Some question for u.....

I have installed 4.01 M33-2 and it show's on my system information.

Do I still need to install 1.50 add-on?

Thanks



Thanks

No the 1.5 add-on is entirely optional, though it will increase compatibility with older homebrew applications. Remember it is only for the regular fat PSP models though.

Hi x3sphere,PSPKNIGHTX

:blushing:just want to know, i got slim PSP CFW 3.80 M33-5. If I want to upgrade my CFW to 4.01 M33-2, is it must use mms and pandora battery? Sorry there, I'm still new with this...

It is highly recommended to create a Pandora setup, since with it you'll be able to restore your PSP in case of a brick (there is always the slight chance of bricking when writing to the PSP's flash memory). But to answer your question, no you don't need a magic memory stick or Pandora battery to install 4.01 M33.

[norjamila]

Sorry,

Just one more question. If I upgrade using network update (wi-fi), that one from Sony OFW or from M33 team? I'm using 3.80 M33-5. Sorry again...:sad:

[slickodog]

hi

I have a slim and light 2003 (white) the software is version 4 (sony). I have tried the above but keep getiing the answer 'THis game could not be started (800020148).

I have not loaded anything else on the machine. Should I be loading other stuff on first ?

[x3sphere]

Sorry,

Just one more question. If I upgrade using network update (wi-fi), that one from Sony OFW or from M33 team? I'm using 3.80 M33-5. Sorry again...:sad:

By default it is set to use the M33 network update.

Go into recovery mode (hold R while booting) to check. There's an option in configuration called Use M33 network update. Should be enabled by default.

hi

I have a slim and light 2003 (white) the software is version 4 (sony). I have tried the above but keep getiing the answer 'THis game could not be started (800020148).

I have not loaded anything else on the machine. Should I be loading other stuff on first ?

Read: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832

Your question has been answered numerous times in this thread.

[geminirecon]

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

[pspknightx]

What is your PSP firmware?
Try go to your Recovery Menu (hold "R" and then turn on your PSP) and change your Kernel to 3.xx.

[CRUSHER]

[QUOTE=x3sphere;41497]No the 1.5 add-on is entirely optional, though it will increase compatibility with older homebrew applications. Remember it is only for the regular fat PSP models though.



X3SPHERE.... YES IM USING THE FAT PSP.... SHOULD I STILL ADD THE 1.5 ADD-ON? I CAN NOT ALSO SEE THE PSP\GAME4XX FOLDER.

THANKS

[pspknightx]

Normally you will have to create it by yourself.

Simply connect your PSP to PC and create the folder named GAME4XX under the PSP folder.

[pspknightx]

Normally you will have to create it by yourself.

Simply connect your PSP to PC and create the folder named GAME4XX under the PSP folder.

[yosh10]

thanks!
it works when installed manually.
just updated my psp to 4.01 m33-2.

is it also applicable to psp fat?

[Seye]

Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Installing 4.01 M33

First grab the 4.01 M33 files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33.rar) and extract them.

1. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME

2. Download the 4.01 EBOOT (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401.PBP), and then place it in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the program, it will not run unless there is 78 percent battery free.

4. Press X and the update process will start. Yes it may look similar to a regular Sony update but don't worry!

5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick.

6. You've successfully installed 4.01 M33!

Upgrading to 4.01 M33-2

After installing 4.01 M33, it is recommended to apply the latest update for additional bug fixes and related firmware improvements. Below is a quick three step walkthrough on how to manually update the firmware. Please note that you must have already installed 4.01 M33, as detailed above, in order to begin this process.

1. Download the 4.01 M33-2 update files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33-2.rar) and extract the archive.

2. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME, where X is the letter of your memory stick drive. If asked to overwrite any files, do so.

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the 4.01 M33-2 update program. Then follow the on-screen instructions to update your firmware.

Hi I would like to upgrade to 4.01m33-2 but am currently using 3.80 sony official firmware how do I go about it thanks.

[mufti]

Hi guys

Can anybody tell me if I can play CSO games on 4.01 m33-2 or just ISO games

[shaners]

can i upgrade too v4.01 from 3.90m33-3 pandora via wifi on network update???/

[x3sphere]

Hi guys

Can anybody tell me if I can play CSO games on 4.01 m33-2 or just ISO games

Both.

can i upgrade too v4.01 from 3.90m33-3 pandora via wifi on network update???/

Yes you can. Make sure M33 network update is set in the recovery menu.

[Luffy Sama]

Hey there

I will soon buy a PSP very soon the ver. is 3.5 if I buy it can I install 4.01 M33 on it ?

the PSP is not Slim ( I don't know what it is called )

if I can't what do I ver. I need

[x3sphere]

Hey there

I will soon buy a PSP very soon the ver. is 3.5 if I buy it can I install 4.01 M33 on it ?

the PSP is not Slim ( I don't know what it is called )

if I can't what do I ver. I need

With 3.50 you have two options. Either downgrade to 1.5 using the game Lumines (the original not the sequel) or use a Pandora battery and magic memory stick.

A guide for downgrading using Lumines can be found here: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2470

[Krysis]

Ive got 3.71 M33-2 and everytime i try to perform an update my psp stops and puts an eror saying the update could not be completed or somthing then i have to turn it off by yanking the battery, then go through pandora again is there ANYTHING i should do before trying to perform this update?

*** UPDATE ***

Just tried...and failed again ¬¬
stopped at 92%

What it said?
"The Update failed contact technical support for assistance (FFFFFFFE)

Wtf? this must be the 5th or 6th time ive brick my psp trying to do a M33 update from 3.71

Please can some one help me

[zabber666]

I have 4.01. I did install the 4.01 m33 upgrade and followed every steps but when i push the upgrade button it says : The game could not be start (80020148)
What am i doing wrong ????

[ingwie1993]

so, i've got mor problems! i was a so idit! befor the 4,01m33 relased, i updated! so now i habe the sony firmware 4,01, but i whish to update of 4,01 m33. i need help, FAST!

[Beavii]

hey,

i have a psp slim, official sony 4.01...

how can i get 4.01 m-33

[astatine21]

someone help! i was running 3.90m33-3 and decided to update to 4.01 using the network update on my psp... after following the instructions given here, i tried playing games. BUT none of them appeared in the game menu. what did i do wrong?

[XardeX]

People i need help... I bought a psp,upgraded it to 4.01 version,formated my memory stick...but it didnt add the ISO folder!!! I dont know what to do...I tryed to fix it with many programmes but when I run them they are giving the following error- "This game cannot be started" "80020148" PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Luffy Sama]

With 3.50 you have two options. Either downgrade to 1.5 using the game Lumines (the original not the sequel) or use a Pandora battery and magic memory stick.

A guide for downgrading using Lumines can be found here: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2470

well both are hard and and risky

as well I don' know if I can find Lumines or get all the needed things for the Pandora battery and magic memory stick.

although thank you alot

[somersetstriker]

Nevermind I got it working after 2-3 reformats.

[farih]

x3sphere,
a lot of thanks for the great effort as m33 released especially to the master of cfw dark_alex.
i've got cfw 4.01 m33-2 now, it was 3.90 m33-3 through 4.01 m33, but i could not have anymore my ctf themes as i run at 3.90 m33-3 as well.
i activated original themes then i run recovery then i enabled splugin cxmb but my psp only MS led on couples of second following with wifi led on then all completely off without accesing xmb menu with ctf themes....
please help me.....
high appreciation to the answer

[Mr.E.Nygma]

Hello. !st off Thanks alex for all the gud work.

I have had my psp from the day they came out. I have been up with the homebrew and CFW from the begining and have been following all the upgrades in the M series.

I have never had any problems untill now.

I had 3.90 m33-3 and did my first network upgrade. all seend to go fine untill I rebooted and now I have a friggin brick. PISS me off. now I havce to get it working again. Any ideas folks????

Thanks.
Mr.E.

[geminirecon]

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?
still having this problem. help!!!

[laz305]

wow! a new custom firmware. thanks DAX, team m33 and x3 :)

yeah way to go thank you very much!!!

[EMANPOGI]

MORE POWER TO DARK-ALEX

[himangshu]

hi i m a new user of psp i donot know about firmwares but after checking my system information of psp it appers ver.4.01. I install 1 ISO game on my psp magic gate in the ISO folder but it does not work. i am very gratefull if you help me to came out this problem .my psp is a slim version model

[torkopoulos]

"Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB"- X3sphere

My PSP was running 3.80 M33. I went into the network update and I ended up with the official firmware 4.01... Can anyone help me out?, Why didn't it work like it says up there?...And is there any way of fixing this now or do I have to get my PSP remodded?..

Thanks

[guitarguy23]

I got this message saying "The game could not be started (80020148)". Do i have to already be running CFW to get this? Because i have 4.01 OFW :confused1:

[yind]

I got this message saying "The game could not be started (80020148)". Do i have to already be running CFW to get this? Because i have 4.01 OFW :confused1:

My PSP was running 3.90 M33-3 and before I knew that there's 4.01 m33 and 4.01 m33-2, I've already updated my PSP with the Official Sony OFW 4.01 and I've got the same problem like above.
And also all my .cso and 'iso games can't be detected from my Slim PSP.
Can Anyone HELP ME PLEASE.......:sad:

[jake.299]

Hi im new to all this.
I origanaly have the normal psp updates were do i get started on all these custom updates can some 1 help me out or contact me.

please

j--a--k--e@hotmail.co.uk

[altaiwa]

Hi

I have a psp phat too and ihave 3.52 m33-4
now i want to change to 4.01but when i start from the update key
in my folder, my psp restarts, unpacking done,
please wait....

And thats all it can keep hanging there for hours, nothing happens,
I have 2 psp phats , one i changed with no problem but this one is hanging

Pls help me what can I do ?????

Altaiwa

[kazenoryu]

Hello

I successfully installed 4.01 M33 and upgraded to M33-2 (From 3.71 M33-4)
There was a problem with some of the games I had, I couldn't start them.

I found out that the ones I had problems were the ones which had file names in CHT.
Changing them solved the problem (With the exception of one, which had said that the save data was corrupted and I had to start over again --0).

I was wondering though... they worked fine in 3.71 M33-4, how come they were not able to be read after updating?

[CoMbiNa]

Can't you install update 2 right away?
without update 1 before?

[x3sphere]

Hello

I successfully installed 4.01 M33 and upgraded to M33-2 (From 3.71 M33-4)
There was a problem with some of the games I had, I couldn't start them.

I found out that the ones I had problems were the ones which had file names in CHT.
Changing them solved the problem (With the exception of one, which had said that the save data was corrupted and I had to start over again --0).

I was wondering though... they worked fine in 3.71 M33-4, how come they were not able to be read after updating?

Might be a bug in the firmware, in regards to how it is handling CHT based characters. I don't believe any of the changes made in the M33 firmware would have caused that though. More than likely this happened due to a change Sony made.

[Chizumi-Chan]

I upgraded my PSP from 3.90M33-3 to 4.01M33-2.. AND I HATE IT! I can't play my GBA EMUs, or most of my UMD backups, like Samurai Warriors or Innocent Life. (Could someone PM me with a link to where I can find a downgrader, or something? I want my beloved 3.90M33-3 back)

[CoMbiNa]

Might be a bug in the firmware, in regards to how it is handling CHT based characters. I don't believe any of the changes made in the M33 firmware would have caused that though. More than likely this happened due to a change Sony made.

Why u ignore my comment?
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=7669&page=14#post42565

I'm pretty sure u can update to 4.01 m33-2 directly, without update 1 first

[jc_twentythree]

hi..need help on updating my firmware. i have downloaded all the necessary files and followed instructions as well however i failed to update my firmware from 3.52M33-4 to 4.01M33. unpacking.....done.. please wait..... and it stopped. can someone help me on this please? tnx!

[sigmax]

i got a little problem i've update from 3.71 m33-3 to 4.01 m33-2 and the savedata of my gamesaves don't load (if i made a new it load but i will lose all my progress) what can i do?

EDIT: some of my homebrew doesn't want to work too

how can i go back to 3.71 m33-3 firmware version?

[jc_twentythree]

Hi

I have a psp phat too and ihave 3.52 m33-4
now i want to change to 4.01but when i start from the update key
in my folder, my psp restarts, unpacking done,
please wait....

And thats all it can keep hanging there for hours, nothing happens,
I have 2 psp phats , one i changed with no problem but this one is hanging

Pls help me what can I do ?????

Altaiwa

Same prob here guys. please help us..thanks!

[Manchester]

Hi wondered if you could give me some advice, not had my PSP for AGESSSSSS. So it's current firmware is "2.71 SE-B".

Just wondered what the easiest way is of upgrading to 4.01 M33?


Thanks in advance :D

[Pranzer]

I have my 4.01 m33-2 for weeks now.. I have some problem with the games, It's like this> I have 4 gigs memory sony magic gate and formatted it using my psp, then I put FFCC, Patapon, Flow, luxor, and when I put god of war is says "Could not play he game error (80001 blah), I try also changing the ISO UMD mode but it doesn't work so i remove it, then sometimes the FFCC and patapon when execute it just hang up and the psp shut down. I have to re install or copy and past again the games so it will run ok. does someone experience like this?

[coner32]

My psp now 4.01.
Wanted to upgrade to 4.01 M33, followed the steps but after i execute the M33 program, psp showed <The game could not be started(80020148)>.
pls help:crying:

[Acerthief]

My psp now 4.01.
Wanted to upgrade to 4.01 M33, followed the steps but after i execute the M33 program, psp showed <the game="" could="" not="" be="" started(8002014="">8)>.
pls help:crying:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832

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[Stu G 85]

Hello,

I'm having a problem playing psone games if anyone can help.

Iv upgraded to 4.01 m33-2 but now when I play PSone eboots they start up normal but then when the black playstation screen comes up and the sound plays it freezes there? My psp doesnt freeze coz I can still press home but the psone game just wont go any futher???



Cheers

[x3sphere]

Hello,

I'm having a problem playing psone games if anyone can help.

Iv upgraded to 4.01 m33-2 but now when I play PSone eboots they start up normal but then when the black playstation screen comes up and the sound plays it freezes there? My psp doesnt freeze coz I can still press home but the psone game just wont go any futher???



Cheers

Most likely the game you are trying to run is not compatible in 4.01. With each new firmware release Sony usually makes changes to the PSone emulator, breaking (and fixing) certain games in the process.

D_A plans to release a 4.01 M33 compatible build of popsloader soon, which allows you to run the PSone emulator from earlier firmware on 4.01 M33.

[Stu G 85]

Most likely the game you are trying to run is not compatible in 4.01. With each new firmware release Sony usually makes changes to the PSone emulator, breaking (and fixing) certain games in the process.

D_A plans to release a 4.01 M33 compatible build of popsloader soon, which allows you to run the PSone emulator from earlier firmware on 4.01 M33.


Ah right,

Cheers m8 i'll look out for that.

[cpl punishment]

It has been along long while since i downgraded my PSP and by the looks of things i've been left behind by quite a considerable distance.
My PSP is running downgraded version 3.10 OE-A (i said it had been a while) atm. Can someone please just do a quick summary/guide on what is needed for me to get to latest firmware downgrade. I will then do the nessessary reading etc. from there, but there is so much info here its hard to separated the wood for the trees!

Thanks in advance!!!

Cpl P

[x3sphere]

It has been along long while since i downgraded my PSP and by the looks of things i've been left behind by quite a considerable distance.
My PSP is running downgraded version 3.10 OE-A (i said it had been a while) atm. Can someone please just do a quick summary/guide on what is needed for me to get to latest firmware downgrade. I will then do the necessary reading etc. from there, but there is so much info here its hard to separated the wood for the trees!

Thanks in advance!!!

Cpl P

Install 3.51 M33 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=2732), upgrade to 3.52 M33-4 (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3185), then install 4.01 M33.

[Aeryn]

Noob question!

I just bought a PSP slim and upgraded from 3.71 M33 to 4.01 M33
Wondering if I could delete the UPDATE folder and all the installation files in the x:/PSP/GAME directory

It won't affect my system right? Couldn't find the answer anywhere else so decided to ask.
Thanks for tolerating this noob question!

[cpl punishment]

thank-you X3sphere will do it soon as i get 30 mins to read up!

[x3sphere]

Noob question!

I just bought a PSP slim and upgraded from 3.71 M33 to 4.01 M33
Wondering if I could delete the UPDATE folder and all the installation files in the x:/PSP/GAME directory

It won't affect my system right? Couldn't find the answer anywhere else so decided to ask.
Thanks for tolerating this noob question!

Yes, it's safe to delete that folder.

[cpl punishment]

Thank X3 for the help finally updated to latest. Easy as well :D

[Manchester]

Hiya, having some problems upgrading to 4.01 M33

I've currently got 3.52 M33-4. Which is fine to upgrade from.

However, it shuts down, starts up again, says Unpacking... done. Then goes to Please wait...

And nothing happens? It just stays on that screen.

Worked fine on my little brothers. Just wondering why it isn't working on mine?

Mines an original 1.5 Jap PSP, so should work fine.

[x3sphere]

Hiya, having some problems upgrading to 4.01 M33

I've currently got 3.52 M33-4. Which is fine to upgrade from.

However, it shuts down, starts up again, says Unpacking... done. Then goes to Please wait...

And nothing happens? It just stays on that screen.

Worked fine on my little brothers. Just wondering why it isn't working on mine?

Mines an original 1.5 Jap PSP, so should work fine.

Are you using the same memory stick? Either way I would try backing up all data on the stick, format it, then copy everything back over. Sometimes corrupt blocks on the stick can cause this to happen.

[Manchester]

Are you using the same memory stick? Either way I would try backing up all data on the stick, format it, then copy everything back over. Sometimes corrupt blocks on the stick can cause this to happen.

Sorted it now.

It was cause I had the wrong kernel selected. Changed it to the firmware i was running, and it upgraded straight away :) Doh, sometimes the most obvious things don't appear obvious at the time :D

[saDdy]

hi. i'm currently using version 3.71m33. i wanna upgrade to version 4.01m33-2 which is the latest one, so how shall i go about it? sorry i'm kind of new in upgrading. this is the first time i'm trying to upgrade myself. hope your guy will help me and give me as much information as possible. thanks. and by the way, how i know my psp got a brick? if got, how to unbrick it? thanks.

[jquest07]

Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Installing 4.01 M33

First grab the 4.01 M33 files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33.rar) and extract them.

1. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME

2. Download the 4.01 EBOOT (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401.PBP), and then place it in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the program, it will not run unless there is 78 percent battery free.

4. Press X and the update process will start. Yes it may look similar to a regular Sony update but don't worry!

5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick.

6. You've successfully installed 4.01 M33!

Upgrading to 4.01 M33-2

After installing 4.01 M33, it is recommended to apply the latest update for additional bug fixes and related firmware improvements. Below is a quick three step walkthrough on how to manually update the firmware. Please note that you must have already installed 4.01 M33, as detailed above, in order to begin this process.

1. Download the 4.01 M33-2 update files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/401M33-2.rar) and extract the archive.

2. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME, where X is the letter of your memory stick drive. If asked to overwrite any files, do so.

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the 4.01 M33-2 update program. Then follow the on-screen instructions to update your firmware.
I understand that you must be running a previous version to get this update, however I am brand new to this and I don't have any versions running on my PSP. I have update 4.01 from the Sony website and I don't know how to begin, please help me out, thank you! You can either reply to this post or you can email me at jquest_06@yahoo.com, I really appreciate your assistance!

[Irishphnx]

After updating to the new CFW on my phat psp (from like 3.90m33 to 4.01m33) my Snes emulator stopped working and i kept getting this error

"* 80020148 = PRX type unsupported"

Which i did a little research and apparently means:
"Explanation: This error comes up when you try to use emulators, homebrew, etc. on a psp with version 1.52 and higher."

I've tried messing around with the recovery menu and switch the kernel but it didnt seem to do anything, and it worked fine before the update....
So basically i want to know how to fix it, any and all help would be appreciated.ty 8)

[silver_surfer]

@ Irishphnx: try to install the CFW 4.01 m33 1.5 Kernel Add-On

[saDdy]

er... any one can help me with my post here???

[silver_surfer]

@ saDdy: it's already posted below your post.

anyway download Sony's OFW 4.01 then rename the eboot to 401.pbp then get

DA's CFW 4.01 m33-2 and extract it. get the UPDATE folder then copy it to ms0:/PSP/GAME

so you should have a ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE (update folder contains eboot.pbp of CFW 4.01 m33-2)

place the 401.pbp inside the UPDATE folder now you have two files inside ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

(update folder contains eboot.pbp of CFW 4.01 m33-2 & 401.pbp)

then in the XMB execute the M33-2 update (just follow the succeeding instructions)

[keyoga]

when i try and install the update i get a message that says "the game could not be started, (80020148 )

can anyone tell me what thats about and what i can do to fix it?

thanks in advance

[silver_surfer]

@ keyoga: maybe your on official firmware if not try changing the driver to M33 or Sony NP9960

[Drifta]

i just wanted to know whether i need to disable my custom themes before i update to 4.1 and i need too could u plz explain where i would find the disable thingo on my 3.90 mcc

P.S i am using a psp slim

cheers DRIFTA

[Jermy84]

Help,
After I have successfully update my firmware to 4.01M33, I cant start my game as there appear no game in the memory stick folder, i even tried upgrading to 4.01 M33-2 but there are no file seen in the folder. How to solve this problem? thanks

[Jermy84]

Help,
After I have successfully update my firmware to 4.01M33, I cant start my game as there appear no game in the memory stick folder, i even tried upgrading to 4.01 M33-2 but there are no file seen in the folder. How to solve this problem? thanks

Problem solved, format the memory stick will do. thx

[saDdy]

but can i directly upgrade from version 3.71m33 to 4.01m33? or do i need to upgrade to 3.71m33-2, 3.80m33 etc etc den can upgrade to 4.01m33?

[saDdy]

and also, sorry, what is 1.50 kernel? lolx.

[abhockeyplaya]

okay, my psp has the 2.80 official firmware and i have everything you need for the 4.01 m33 custom firmware update. i have the the eboot.pbp and the 401.pbp in the update folder and the 150.pbp on the root of the memory stick, but when i try to start the update it says that the game cannot be started.:sad: what do i need to do to get it to work correctly?:confused1:
*any reply is greatly appreciated, thanks!:biggrin:

[Acerthief]

okay, my psp has the 2.80 official firmware and i have everything you need for the 4.01 m33 custom firmware update. i have the the eboot.pbp and the 401.pbp in the update folder and the 150.pbp on the root of the memory stick, but when i try to start the update it says that the game cannot be started.:sad: what do i need to do to get it to work correctly?:confused1:
*any reply is greatly appreciated, thanks!:biggrin:

Check the other post you posted.

[cpl punishment]

after help previously i could do with some more help please.... another psp phat... it has sony's 3.52 FW on it atm. what do i need to do to get to the latest 4.01 m33-2. Happy appreciated cheers

[Acerthief]

after help previously i could do with some more help please.... another psp phat... it has sony's 3.52 FW on it atm. what do i need to do to get to the latest 4.01 m33-2. Happy appreciated cheers

The Universal Installer (Pandora) is the only way.

[heckal2]

ok i did what you said but its not working. It says it cant run the thing. does it matter that its a psp slim? please help me i want the custom firmware.

[jquest07]

I really need help, I am totally new to this and I have software version 4.01, how do I install this software. I saw it on someone else's psp and I liked it, but I can't be too sure if I'll see them at the subway station again, but I did remember this website. Please help!

[silver_surfer]

@ heckal2: you can't run it with official firmware

@ jquest07: you need pandora kit to convert your official firmware psp to custom firmware

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[mkh]

hey guys i have a problem in instlling the firmware.when ever i try to insitall it ,it says "the game could not be started(80020148 )".i copied every thing in right place.my psp is version 3.90 now nd it is not m33.this the first time i am trying custom firmware on it.any one knowes whats the prob?!

[x_fox81]

hey guys i have a problem in instlling the firmware.when ever i try to insitall it ,it says "the game could not be started(80020148 )".i copied every thing in right place.my psp is version 3.90 now nd it is not m33.this the first time i am trying custom firmware on it.any one knowes whats the prob?!

Hi MKH,

First of all i think you miss this at 1st page; you'll need to have a psp that's on custom firm ware(CFW).

(Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.)

I believe you are still on OFW. Follow this link to create a pandora batt & Magic Memory Stick (MMS) if you have any friends holding on to a custom psp so that you can change your psp from OFW to CFW. 8)

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[kapaxian]

hya, my psp has been on the botton of a drawer for over a year... just updated from 3.03 OEA to 4.01 M33-2, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[jquest07]

@ heckal2: you can't run it with official firmware

@ jquest07: you need pandora kit to convert your official firmware psp to custom firmware

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

I appreciate your reply, however I don't know what a pandora's kit is, I found "pandora related" but nothing actually saying it's a pandora's kit. Please help, I need to be walked through this.

[Acerthief]

the OE here means any OE version right? like mines is 3.4 OE-A ?

thanks.

Yes, so you'll need to upgrade to 3.52M33 first.

[x_fox81]

I appreciate your reply, however I don't know what a pandora's kit is, I found "pandora related" but nothing actually saying it's a pandora's kit. Please help, I need to be walked through this.

Hi jquest07,

Kindly refer to the same i reply back to mkh on the same page. A Pandora's kit is referring to a pandora batt & a Magic Memory Stick (MMS). Hope this will answer your doubt. :biggrin:

[jquest07]

Hi jquest07,

Kindly refer to the same i reply back to mkh on the same page. A Pandora's kit is referring to a pandora batt & a Magic Memory Stick (MMS). Hope this will answer your doubt. :biggrin:

Thank you for your help!

[Nachyoz]

I'm currently running 3.80 M33-5. When I go to network update it downloads the 4.01 M33-2 installer. Can I just run the 4.01 M33-2 installer or should I install 3.90 M33 or 4.01 M33-1 first?

[Acerthief]

I'm currently running 3.80 M33-5. When I go to network update it downloads the 4.01 M33-2 installer. Can I just run the 4.01 M33-2 installer or should I install 3.90 M33 or 4.01 M33-1 first?

Direct upgrade is fine.

[seiksoon]

Hello there everyone, I just bought a brand new uncrack PSP, the version is 3.95. I have been reading threads a few days, I have a few questions :
1. How do i crack my PSP into custom firmlware 4.01M33, as i read from the thread that I need to start from a crack PSP.
2. If i need to crack, which version should i begin with?
3. Is Pandora battery a must in cracking PSP from the beginning?
4. If possible, can someone provide step by step information on how to crack from a uncrack PSP?

Advance gratitude for the person who could provide this information. thanks

[Acerthief]

Hello there everyone, I just bought a brand new uncrack PSP, the version is 3.95. I have been reading threads a few days, I have a few questions :
1. How do i crack my PSP into custom firmlware 4.01M33, as i read from the thread that I need to start from a crack PSP.
2. If i need to crack, which version should i begin with?
3. Is Pandora battery a must in cracking PSP from the beginning?
4. If possible, can someone provide step by step information on how to crack from a uncrack PSP?

Advance gratitude for the person who could provide this information. thanks


http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832

[BillyH]

Hey i am noob at this >< i somehow found a psp in my house and it is version 1.5 can i just update it to 4.01 m33?


please reply meh ><
thx

[Acerthief]

Hey i am noob at this >< i somehow found a psp in my house and it is version 1.5 can i just update it to 4.01 m33?


please reply meh ><
thx


1.5 -> 3.52M33 -> 3.52M33-4 -> 4.01M33 -> 4.01M33-2
All the things you need can be found here:
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=1504

[Rayzaro]

Halp! I have a Slim PSP with an official firmware of 3.90. Whenever I try to upgrade to 4.01 M33 it gives me an error message stating "The game could not be started (80020148.)". Can someone help me before something goes horribly wrong?

[aet92]

Halp! I have a Slim PSP with an official firmware of 3.90. Whenever I try to upgrade to 4.01 M33 it gives me an error message stating "The game could not be started (80020148.)". Can someone help me before something goes horribly wrong?

first you could follow this tutorial http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780
and then you can proceed to the update of 4.01m33

[Rayzaro]

first you could follow this tutorial http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780
and then you can proceed to the update of 4.01m33

Problem #1: I can't go into recovery mode.
Problem #2: My PSP shows me the error thing everytime I try to start something in my Game folder...

Thanks for the advice though.

[Rayzaro]

Can you only upgrade to Custom firmware from 1.50 firmware?

[x3sphere]

Can you only upgrade to Custom firmware from 1.50 firmware?

You can install custom firmware on official firmware, but you need a Pandora battery and magic memory stick. Read here for options:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=6832

[wdervine]

Hi all
I've just question if I update to 4.01m33 from 3.71m33 I know this might sound stupid but will I loose the ability to transfer my umd to my pc.

[aet92]

Hi all
I've just question if I update to 4.01m33 from 3.71m33 I know this might sound stupid but will I loose the ability to transfer my umd to my pc.
are you talking about isos? or ripping games? anyway both ways you can continue doing it in 4.01!

[maggotz]

4.01 M33 Easy Installation Guide
Here is a detailed step by step guide for installing the newly released 4.01 M33. Please note that you must be running 3.52 M33-3, or higher to begin this installation. Do note that if you're already running 3.80 M33 and have a WiFi connection, you can simply update to 3.90 M33 by selecting Network Update from the PSP XMB.

Installing 4.01 M33

First grab the 4.01 M33 files and extract them.

1. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME

2. Download the 4.01 EBOOT, and then place it in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the program, it will not run unless there is 78 percent battery free.

4. Press X and the update process will start. Yes it may look similar to a regular Sony update but don't worry!

5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick.

6. You've successfully installed 4.01 M33!

Upgrading to 4.01 M33-2

After installing 4.01 M33, it is recommended to apply the latest update for additional bug fixes and related firmware improvements. Below is a quick three step walkthrough on how to manually update the firmware. Please note that you must have already installed 4.01 M33, as detailed above, in order to begin this process.

1. Download the 4.01 M33-2 update files and extract the archive.

2. Copy the UPDATE folder contained in the archive to X:/PSP/GAME, where X is the letter of your memory stick drive. If asked to overwrite any files, do so.

3. Navigate to the Game menu on the PSP and execute the 4.01 M33-2 update program. Then follow the on-screen instructions to update your firmware.

with your guide here, MINE is mine is psp slim 3.71 m33-4, can i just go straight ahead to 4.01m33 ?? or should i go to step by step , go to 3.80 after that 3.90 then to 4.01?

before i proceedd :) . thanks in advance

[silver_surfer]

@ maggotz: you can just directly go to CFW 4.01 m33-2 from CFW 3.71 3m33-4 just follow the instructions

[jc_twentythree]

Sorted it now.

It was cause I had the wrong kernel selected. Changed it to the firmware i was running, and it upgraded straight away :) Doh, sometimes the most obvious things don't appear obvious at the time :D

how do i do this. i think this is also my problem. it sits on "please wait"...

[x3sphere]

how do i do this. i think this is also my problem. it sits on "please wait"...

No, that's not the same problem. Try formatting your memory stick and re-downloading the 401.PBP file.

[Tom70111]

HELP!!!!! i have done all the instructions but when i start the update from the games menu it says "The game could not be started. (80020148)" wat should i do??!! HELP ME!!!!! PLZ!

[jc_twentythree]

No, that's not the same problem. Try formatting your memory stick and re-downloading the 401.PBP file.

ok. will give it a try. thanks exo!

[maggotz]

@ maggotz: you can just directly go to CFW 4.01 m33-2 from CFW 3.71 3m33-4 just follow the instructions

thanks BRo, now im having fun with my CFW 4.01m33-2

[silver_surfer]

HELP!!!!! i have done all the instructions but when i start the update from the games menu it says "The game could not be started. (80020148)" wat should i do??!! HELP ME!!!!! PLZ!

you can't run this if your on Official Firmware

[jc_twentythree]

ok. will give it a try. thanks exo!

tried formatting the memory stick but it still the same. nothing happens. it just sits on "Please wait..." :confused1:

[silver_surfer]

@ jc_twentythree:

try formating flash1

[crysec]

hi guys i need some help here! i have a phattie 1001, official firmware 3.9, the BIG QUESTION IS how do i change it to the latest 4.01 m33 custom ware , i hve looking for answers but i gat nothing but confused , jeje pls helppp!!!!

[silver_surfer]

@ crysec:

you need Service Mode Battery aka Pandora Battery & magic memory stick to convert your

Official Firmware PSP to Custom Firmware there is no other way

[jc_twentythree]

@ jc_twentythree:

try formating flash1

sorry bro but i dont know what flash1 is..can you post directions and further details? tnx man..

[bakemono1526]

Is this 4.01 M33-2 support ISO/CSO File especially for Games?
Thank You and God+Bless!!

[silver_surfer]

@ jc_twentythree:

just go to Recovery Menu (Shut Down PSP then Hold Rtrigger Then Power On)

navigate to Advanced > then go to Format flash1 and reset settings



@ bakemono1526:

yes all CFW PSPs supports ISO/CSO games

[bakemono1526]

Thank You So Much Silver Surfer..
Now I Can Update My Firmware to 4.01 M33-2..
Thanks A Lot!

[livebabylive15]

I just installed 4.01 and when i went to install the M33-2 update it keeps on saying "Game Could Not Be Started". I was previously running 3.71 M33-3 and i could play all my emulators and go to recovery mode. I cant now, can i please get help!!!!

[silver_surfer]

@ livebabylive15:

you just updated to Sony's Official Firmware 4.01 not DA's CFW 4.01 m33

you need pandora kit to convert to CFW..

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[pspnoob21]

I did exactly what that says but whenever i try to run the installation in the game menu it stops and says "The game could not be started. (80020148 )" I am currently running system software Version 4.01. Can someone >smarter< than me please help me?

[silver_surfer]

@ pspnoob21:

you can't run this on OFW

[oneilorisit]

hey, i have a fat psp with custom firmware 3.03 OE-B, what do i need to do to upgrade to 4.01 M33
thanks

[silver_surfer]

@ oneilorisit:

you can update to CFW 3.52 m33 then update to CFW 4.01 m33-2

or with a Pandora Battery and a magic ms with DC6

[v_zero]

Hi, I have version 3.90 official sony firmwire (psp slim & lite) and I have have read a lot about custom firmware and how to do it, but my question is how I can update to version 4.01 M33? can I simply download ant install 'PSP Custom Firmware 4.01 M33' or do I have to do other things first?

I am not familiar with this and I would like to do this correctly without bricking my psp or something like that.

A good explanation would be helpful :smile:

[SambaBoy]

So, I installed 3.52 M33-3, but when I run the 4.01 installer, it just says

Unpacking... done.

Please wait...


And it doesn't change for like, several minutes. What's wrong? Also, I couldn't install 3.80, 'cus it said I needed 3.52 M33-3 or HIGHER. So, I installed M33-4, and that didn't work either. What's wrong?

[x3sphere]

So, I installed 3.52 M33-3, but when I run the 4.01 installer, it just says

Unpacking... done.

Please wait...


And it doesn't change for like, several minutes. What's wrong? Also, I couldn't install 3.80, 'cus it said I needed 3.52 M33-3 or HIGHER. So, I installed M33-4, and that didn't work either. What's wrong?

Make sure your Game folder kernel is set to 3.52 in recovery. Also try formatting the memory stick.

[tinhcoabc]

How can I return OS 1.5 with this OS 4.01 M33-2 ?

[actng]

Need Help!

This is what happens when I install:

I install update folder with eboot inside game folder along with 401.PBP.
Then I run it in the game-mem stick. verifying 401.PBP-ok, verifying u235-ok.
"press x to start" it said. Then i presses x.
"Starting sce updater" then the screen went blank.
then this message came out:

"The system configuration of this PSP
system does not appear to be correct.
The update cannot be completed.
Contact the technical support for assistance,
(DRNFFFFFFBO)"


what should i do?

i have a similar problem

i updated from OFW 1.5 > CFW 3.52 M33-4
then I tried to update to 4.01 M33

ran the update process... the update bar got to about 91% then similar error msg above

system hangs... i turn it off... now nothing happens when I turn it on...

help me pls.

[ters]

thanks for the great guide..i got 1 question, just to verify..about this:

"5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick."

so, what should i press? X or O = reboot? or not? thanks..

[x3sphere]

thanks for the great guide..i got 1 question, just to verify..about this:

"5. Once finished, the updater will ask you to press X or O to reboot. You MUST do this, otherwise you'll end up with a brick."

so, what should i press? X or O = reboot? or not? thanks..

Whatever it asks you to press. Unless you have a Japanese PSP, it's probably X.

[kevniakzz]

@____@

me noob here some body help me..

First and foremost..

my question is..

is the firmware you guys all talking about is the same as the so called " System Software " ? on my psp's System Information?

mine's version is 3.95 what should i do..

also me don't have an ISO folder on my psp memory card..

i formatted it like others suggesting..

still no ISO folders appears.

help me please more answer please:sad::sad:

[gaspar]

@____@

me noob here some body help me..

First and foremost..

my question is..

is the firmware you guys all talking about is the same as the so called " System Software " ? on my psp's System Information?

mine's version is 3.95 what should i do..

also me don't have an ISO folder on my psp memory card..

i formatted it like others suggesting..

still no ISO folders appears.

help me please more answer please:sad::sad:

You're running in OFW (Official Firmware) and ISO folder appears only in CFW (Custom Firmware).
For that you're in CFW use this guide Using The Universal Unbricker To Unbrick / Downgrade / PSP To Restore Any 4.01 M33-2.
Is the link http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780.

[stevieboy69]

hi, i am new to all this i have just bought a PSP - lite as i go on holiday next weekend and i have since found out about using coppied games. tere is a lot of jargon going on that i am not familiar with my firmware is ver. 3.6 what do i need to do to use downloaded games.

thankyou for your help

[5lic3]

Can i update a PSP2000 from 3.90 (OFW) to 4.01 M33? or do i need to downgrade first?

[Acerthief]

Can i update a PSP2000 from 3.90 (OFW) to 4.01 M33? or do i need to downgrade first?


You don't need to downgrade, but you can only use the Pandora method because you have a slim. Check the Noobs FAQ for more information.:D

[Exanity]

Make sure your Game folder kernel is set to 3.52 in recovery. Also try formatting the memory stick.

I got the same problem as SambaBoy. Could you please elaborate on the bolded part, because formatting the memory stick didn't solve the problem.

Thanks.

[gaspar]

I got the same problem as SambaBoy. Could you please elaborate on the bolded part, because formatting the memory stick didn't solve the problem.

Thanks.

Try again to download the 4.01 M33 Files and the 4.01 EBOOT.

[Gorgias]

I'm on 3.40 OE-A.... how do I upgrade to this one?

EDIT: hmmm, I upgraded to 3.52 M33-3, then tried to install this... about 30 minutes in, and it says "unpacking....done," and seems to be stuck on "Please wait...."

I put the files into the normal GAME folder instead of the GAME150 folder, as per the intructions... I'm begining to think that perhaps that was a mistake.

What do I do?

[Gorgias]

I got the same problem as SambaBoy. Could you please elaborate on the bolded part, because formatting the memory stick didn't solve the problem.

Thanks.

I figured it out, I think. Hold R as the PSP is booting up, then go to configuration, then game folder kernel.

The update worked for me after that.

[Project7]

Sweet, I just made the Pandora's Battery and Magic Memory Stick, and successfully downgraded a friends PSP.

Once again, thanks for posting this guide, it helped a lot. :biggrin:

EDIT: Crap, sorry, wrong thread. I was supposed to post in the "Using the universal unbricker to..." thread.
But yes, thanks x3sphere.

[DarkEdition]

ty for guide..
But I got a problem every time I try to upgrade it, from 3.52 M33-4..

It start to says:

Unpacking.... OK
Please wait...

But no more happend...
plz help ;)

[B2K24]

@DarkEdition since you already have 3.52 M33-4 give Hellcats recovery flasher a try.

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=8383

[donsammy]

what are the translate and SDK folders for.
do we need to install them???

[x3sphere]

what are the translate and SDK folders for.
do we need to install them???

No. The SDK folder is for developers and the translate folder is for those that want to translate the recovery menu into a language other than English - read the readme file for additional details on this.

[actng]

i have a similar problem

i updated from OFW 1.5 > CFW 3.52 M33-4
then I tried to update to 4.01 M33

ran the update process... the update bar got to about 91% then similar error msg above

system hangs... i turn it off... now nothing happens when I turn it on...

help me pls.


well i fixed it using pandora and magic memory stick.
used psp pandora deluxe v1.2 to create the magic memory stick.
the unbricker guide was good but required access to a working PSP which I did not have.

i bought pandora online from dealextreme and then a USB all-in-one card reader, magic memory stick and unbricked my PSP and flashed to 4.01 M33-2. unbricking process only took 10 minutes if even.

i suggest everyone to use pandora deluxe
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=8597

[mickx3]

I have this problem...Ive accidently upgraded my psp to 4.0 official now i cant seem to upgrade it to this custom firmware o.O Do i need to downgrade it?

[DarkEdition]

@DarkEdit