This is awesome, especially the end of the readme..."Support for encrypted&packed files is planned for the future."

The future? Sounds like someone has plans for just that.Thanks to DA as always and to X3 for bringing us news such as this in such a speedy fashion..

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Included with the release is a new version of popsloader:

Requeriments:

- 3.71 M33-3 or higher (until sony makes it not to work again :p).

It won't work in prior versions of 3.71 M33, because it needs a function from 3.71 M33-3.

Changes:

- Support for 3.71 and 3.72 pops has been added. Note that 3.71 however will not appear in the

list in 3.71 M33 as it is not necessary.

List of files needed for each version:

3.00-3.03: kd/popsman.prx, kd/meaudio.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx

3.10-3.30: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx

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

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

for the future.

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I have a question, what is popsloader, I never added the plugin before and was still able to play PS1 games. Is popsloader a better vesion of PS1 emulator or is it needed to play certain games.

and where can I find these files required to use it

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

Popsloader allows you to run older versions of the PSone emulator (or newer, in the case of 3.72 pops).

To get those files you need to use PSARDumper:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3508

Basically, to use PSARDumper, get any firmware update EBOOT, make sure it is named EBOOT.PBP and copy it over to your memory stick drive. Then launch PSARDumper from the game menu and press SQUARE to decrypt all. All files from the firmware will then be extracted to a folder called F0 on the memory stick.

So for example, if you wanted to install 3.72 pops, you'd copy over popsman.prx, pops.prx, pafmini.prx, and libpspvmc.prx. Then rename each file with a 372 prefix at the end (e.g. popsman372.prx)

Couldnt have said it better + rep

Sweet!! The revisions made to the M33 driver are very good, Castlevania and Silent Hill Origins load even faster, cool.

does this patch only support the Slim? as in we dont have 1.5 Kernal if we're using the PSP Phat. Judging from the change logs, it's mainly all PSP Slim Supported? or if the 1.5 Patch does work, can we still install it on this one or is it not valid, if it isn't really Valid, yeah few of these updates look promissing but alot of it seems to only gear towards PSP Slim users. So if It removed the 1.5 Kernal on PSP Phat's then i'll just stick to 3.71M33-2

No, if you already have the 1.5 kernel patch installed you can still install this update. Also, after updating the 1.5 kernel patch does not need to be re-installed.

Sure, some of the updates are geared towards Slim users, but it's also worthwhile for Phat users because of popsloader, and for the USB flash writing bug fix.

My phat psp is 3.71 M33 version 2. Can I update to this 3.71 M33-3? If not what is the firmware version of my psp must be on?

Yes, it says in the post that it's for all 3.71 M33 users, that includes 3.71 M33-2.

Yes, but in the readme there is a part that reads "3.71 M33-3 or higher (until sonye makes it not to work again :p). It won't work in prior versions of 3.71 M33, because it needs a function from 3.71 M33-3.". But okay I will go ahead with the update...

That's referring to popsloader... it's a plugin that allows you to run older PSone emulator versions. D_A has brought back support for it in 3.71 M33-3.

kewl

such it's just an update,it wouldn't get rid of the 1.5 patch,would it?...

Ah HA caught you didn't read the posts before asking!

nah jkjk.

oops....i'm tired...thats my excuse :P

unacceptably accepted. XD

does this patch fix the problem with connect psp to a ps3 version 2.0

No. You have to copy two prxs from 3.72 into 3.71 to connect to the PS3. I read a thread on this over at MaxConsole, but didn't pay too much attention since I don't have a PS3. I forget the names of the prxs, but you use PSARDumper to dump them from the 3.72 EBOOT, then copy them into your flash. It was confirmed working by two different people. You'll have to look into it a bit more yourself. The above is all I know about it.

Well im preety sure D_A can't be botherd making 3.72 m33 so he'll probably wait for 3.80.

I doubt that he will make any new firmware. he said that he is finished for real with making custom firmware. it's not 100% that he wont, but still pretty high that he wont.

Unless i wasn't reading his readme correctly he said something about the future...

To answer myself, the two things you need from 3.72 for connecting to the PS3 are premo_plugin.prx and premo_plugin.rco.

Ok let me understand, because im kind stupid LOL so, if i convert a ps1 game right now i just drop it to my game folder and thats it?? or I need to do many things? like how many things do i need to do to make a ps1 game work with m33-3 ???

I really don't understand about pops, i thoght you guys were talking about a lollypop.

Anyways if you don't understand anything about it then just go dl a pre-coverted ps1 game.

Well, after converting any PSone game to an EBOOT, its as easy as making a folder inside of GAME and dropping the EBOOT in. Then launch the game from the Game menu.

yup but what converter should I use? as far I studed and read, some converters convert the eboots for an specific custom firmware versions.

I had one but I don't remember wich one because my computer crashed and i lost everything.

Use PSX2PSP. There's a guide detailing how to use it here:

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

thank you man i'll give it a try I apreciate it.

Where do we download 3.71M33-3 + Popsloader?

My fat PSP is firmware 3.71 how do I make it 3.71M33-3???

you make it 3.71 m33-3 by cracking open the case and takingout the resistors.

frosty don be a like that, ashmeet don't listen to guys like him he's an ashole, you need pandora's battery look this post at the forums

[forums.exophase.com]

but, you need a homebrew ready psp, or more easy buy a pandora's ready battery set ;)

well look at the forums and try to search pandora's

Come on! Making fun of noobies who don't read the stickies is God-given right guaranteed by the Constitution! :biggrin:

Will this update help me get games like RE2 running on my psp.. or do the game id's still have to be changed when ripping?? and does anyone have a link for RE2 that will run on 3.71m33-2or3 if this update does not help my problem??

Well this update allows you to run 3.72 pops (a newer version of the PSone emulator). Details on setting it up can be found here...

http://forums.exophase.com/showpost.php?p=24739&postcount=5

I don't know if 3.72 pops fixes RE2 though. Check the RE2 thread that you posted in before, I replied to your post.

Thanks, i really didnt want to ask the same question twice.. but when i saw this thread i got excited and thought this might solve my problem. I appreciate the help!!

Im gonna try updating, then playing RE2 if that doesnt work i'll try changing the ID on the EBOOT like you suggested in the other post.

UPDATE: Got RE2 workin by converting the EBOOT that i had with the new game ID...thanks again!!

Hi,

Can I use the new popsloader included in this released with an older firmware, eg. 3.52M33 or 3.40 OE?

no it is only compatible with 3.71 M33.

Ok, so I'm a little confused when it comes to this. Here's my current setup: I have one of the original PSPs (1.50 fw) that has been upgraded to the 3.10 OE-A fw. I want to upgrade to the most recent custom fw (3.71 M33-3) but I'm not quite sure which method to follow. I've read the tutorials on this site and more but I'm still a little sketchy.

There's two obvious choices, the 3.51 or 3.71 both the M33 fws. Here's the thing, I also have custom emulators that I run under the 1.50 to play old NES, SNES, Genesis, etc games. My main goal is to be able to play the Ps1 games.

Can someone out there help me with this?

Thanks.

If your main goal is playing PSX games, 3.52M33 would be enough. HERE's the guide to upgrade and updates. :D

Acerchief, thanks for the knowledge but where is the link to the guide?

Also, what is the difference between the two fw? I've heard/read that the 3.71 M33-3 is the absolute best. Is it that difficult to update or is 3.52 just the most stable?

For stable, go for 3.52M33, then update to 3.52M33-4

For feature, go for 3.71M33, then update to 3.71M33-3

Here's the link, whichi includes both upgrades and updates:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=1504

(the link on the previous post was hyperlinked to the word "HERE" ;) )

Can you install 3.60m33 if you don't already custom firmware? Can you use the pandora's memory stick for installing other firmware after you update to 3.60 m33? Do you have to delete the 3.60 update on the pandora's memory stick to install other firmware?

Please help!

Sorry I forgot to write this in my last comment. Can I install 3.60 m33 with a pandora's battery if I have regular 3.71 Sony firmware?