Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - Posts

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM

Sony Releases Firmware 3.70

Sony has updated the PSP's firmware again... this time adding more features and likely locking a bit more homebrew capabilities... The update works on both "Original" and "Extra Slimmy" PSPs...

(you can download it here... but note that it will likely destroy any dream you have of running homebrew for at least a few weeks, maybe longer)

According to Sony's site:

Update features (ver 3.70)

Find out what features are contained in PSP system software version 3.70.

An update to the PSP system software was released on September 11, 2007. With this update, the system software is version 3.70 and the following features will be updated.

Main features that are new or revised in version 3.70

  • Custom Theme Settings

You can now set a custom theme under [Theme Settings]. The Home Menu colour background or icon design can be changed, based on the theme that is selected.

  • Scene Search

You can now search for a scene when playing a movie that is saved on a Memory Stick Duo media.

You can select and play the scene you want to see from a thumbnail image. This is convenient when you want to quickly play only a specific scene.

  • Viewing a slideshow while listening to music

Simultaneous playback of content under Music and Photo is now supported.

You can enjoy viewing a slideshow of your favorite photographs while listening to music.

Other new or revised features in version 3.70

Network

  • [Assign Buttons] has been added to the [Remote Play] menu.

Video

  • Sequential playback of videos that are saved on the Memory Stick Duo media is now supported.

Note:

  • This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
  • The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PSP (such as the Parental Control level).
  • Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PSP system software.
  • Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PSP system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PSP system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PSP system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.



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Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:21 PM

PSP 2000 Slim & Lite 3.60 M33 Homebrew Compatibility Video

I have installed the 3.60 M33 on my slim yesterday, and figured I'd make a nice video showing off the homebrew it is capable of playing (a lot of stuff). A lot of people are thinking that many programs are no longer compatible, but most that I've seen people mentioning ARE compatible, so have a looksie at my compatibility thread:
http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73691

You can see the video here.

NESTERJ, Daedalus,gpSP, Homers Rin, PS1 Eboots, etc etc all working!

Source: PSP News

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:13 PM

PSP: Booster releases PSP normal boot loader for Pandora's battery

Via Mathieulh and PSP News

The legendary Booster has released a PC application for booting the PSP normally even with a Pandora battery inserted. Here is the readme:

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What is it?

This is IPL code to boot PSP normally with pandora's battery.
Because the code is small, it doesn't need mspformat with most case.

This code send a reset request to the SYSCON.
Then, the PSP does Normal reboot by the SYSCON.

You doesn't need to restore battery serial code to normal operation.
Keep your pandora's battery!

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How to install

1.Double click "install.cmd" in Windows XP/2K(Administrator).
2.Connect MsProDuo to PC via USB.
It is possible to use PSP USB Connection,or any USB MsProDuo Reader.
3.press 'Y' key to "Are You Sure ?[Y]" message.
4.Disconnect MsProDuo after few seconds.

Or,
Write the ipl_ms.bin to absolute sectors 0x10-0x17 of MsProDuo.

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next

The multi_boot_loader which does boot any IPL by buttons select comes soon.

Download for: 1.50 firmware, 3.x firmware
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:12 PM

Brightness Fix For Ta-082,and Ta-086 PSPs

News/release from Cobra11Merderer

If you want to try this, do so at your own risk.
--------------(THIS WILL ALSO FIX THE RECOVER LIGHT ISSUE)--(BACK UP YOUR FLASH0 FOR LATER REFERENCE)---------------

This fix is for PSP systems that have the brightness problem. To test if you PSP has the brightness problem, you can either:

1. Start a 1.50 firmware homebrew program on your PSP (like an emulator) and press the brightness button a few times.

2. Access recovery mode and press the brightness button a few times. <- probably the easiest way to check. PSPs with the brightness problem will have the backlight in the recovery mode or homebrew games go in reverse: e.g the Backlight may go: 4, 3, 2, 1, off or 3, 2, 1, off instead of 1, 2, 3 or 1, 2, 3, 4 as the PSP should normally do. (Note: 1 is the dimmest settings and 4 is the brightest setting)

If your PSP doesn't have this 'brightness problem' you do not need to apply this fix.

Applying this will also fix a small 'clock' bug: Before applying the fix, when the time is 12:xx AM or 12:xx PM and you are running 1.50 homebrew, when you press the 'home' button the clock will show 0: xx AM / 0: xx PM after applying this fix you will see 12: xx AM / 12: xx PM instead.

This modification uses 128kb of your flash0 and uses unencrypted versions of 3 files from 2.70 instead of the 3 files from 1.50. You will need to re-apply this fix everytime you install a new custom firmware. e.g if you update from 3.10 OE-A to 3.40 OE-A you need to apply the fix. You shouldn't need to re-apply the fix after minor updates like 3.10 OE-A to 3.10 OE-A'.
(YOU CAN APPLY THIS TO 3.51M33 IT WILL WORK)
(DO NOT APPLY TO 3.51M33-7 OR UP)

Required Files: TA-082/TA-086 Brightness Fix files:
Download:Download
Or
Download:MIRROR

1. Download the 'Brightness.rar' and extract it to a folder on your Desktop.

2. Fully turn off your PSP by holding the power button for 4 seconds.

3. Turn on your PSP while holding the 'R' button, your PSP will enter the 'Recovery mode'.

4. Connect a 'USB Cable' to your computer and to your PSP.

5. Highlight the 'Advanced' menu and press 'X', highlight 'Toggle USB (flash0)'

6. Open 'My Computer' and single right click the new 'Drive Letter' ( e.g Removable Disk E: ) and choose "Properties"

7. Check that the 'Free Space' left is 128kb (131072 bytes) or higher. The space left on 3.10 OE-A' should be about 400kb and 3.40 OE-A is about 240kb If you have 128kb or more free space on flash0: then you will have enough space to apply this fix. Press 'Cancel' to close the 'Properties' window.

8. Make a new folder somewhere on your Desktop and name it something like 'Brightness Fix Original files' This folder will store the 'original files' as a backup. If you find that the fix doesn't work correctly you can always copy the original files back to your PSP.

9. Double click the 'Removable Disk' to open it, next double click the 'kd' folder (Thats not a spelling mistake, you need to open the 'kd' folder, not the 'kn' folder) 10. Copy the 4 files you extracted from the RAR file in step 1 and paste them into the 'kd' folder. (The files already have the correct name, You do not need to rename any of the files.) display270.prx + impose270.prx + lcdc270.prx + pspbt_game.txt and the pspbtcnf_updater.txt

11. On your PSP, select 'Toggle USB (flash0)' to disable the 'USB Connection'

12. Disconnect the USB Cable from your PSP and your computer.

13. Exit Recovery mode and start a 'Firmware 1.50' homebrew. e.g The Radio app

Your brightness problem should be fixed...

Updates:
(I Have Added An Extra File That Will Make The Brightness Issue Go Away In Recovery Mode)
(This must be applyed every time you update your psp on CFW,UNLESS ITS SOMETHING LIKE IE OR ECT.)

POSSIBLE TO BRICK YOUR PSP
Useing this could brick your psp,or semi brick your psp,so dont alter any of the files an any way.

(DO AS THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY.AND YOU WONT BRICK )


Source: PSP News
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