Posted Jun 01, 2008 at 07:29AM by Charles D. Listed in: Homebrew Applications, News Tags: XMB, Sony, Custom Firmware
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Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN released - Image 1The clock has finally struck midnight and developers behind the much awaited custom firmware 3.95 GEN have finally delivered on their promise to make this latest CFW available to the public.

As previously mentioned, CFW 3.95 GEN will be fully compatible with the PSP Fat models. Also, the VSHMENU from Popsloader, most of the functions of IRShell, and the CXMB were tested on the new CFW with limited success.

Here's the breakdown of CFW 3.95 GEN's changelog:
  • General
    • Kernel updated to 3.95 (new nids, patches etc.)
  • Recovery
    • Option added in recovery to choose between VSHMenu and in-XMB recovery.
    • Option added in recovery to choose between Sony, GEN and M33 network update modes
  • XMB
    • Access vshmenu/recovery with the SELECT button.
    • Network Update icon can download directly from the GEN server (adjustable)
We remind the readers that you will need to have a PSP running on at least CFW 3.71 M33 to get 3.95 GEN working on your handheld. As always, don't forget to check out the Readme.txt file included in the file bundle for more information on how to install CFW 3.95 GEN. You can also view additional details on its different functions there.


Download: CFW 3.95 GEN

Originally posted on June 1, 2008 at 6:14 AM


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   by rokard111 - 2008-06-01
 » YAHOO!!!!

finally! time to upgrade!!

woo, first comment!


   Re: iamback(unregistered) - 2008-06-01
 » sweet

This firmware looks to be quite spiffy. I especially like how it all modulates together well with the OFW and the m33 firmware updates. Thus, with this, it appears as though you can switch to any firmware you want at will. I'm still waiting for the day where the dark alex will be able to make a firmware that can run on ANY PSP, straight out eboot format (I know all about pandora and time machine; I mean one where you can download an eboot, and let it run. That'd make homebrew totally universally available to anyone with a PC).


Anyhow, I think I'll try it out on the PSP Slim that I won from www.swatcash.com/admin

They are really spiffy, and have even made a new game where you get paid for just playing a simplistic "battleship" style game.

Erm, lol. I think I went slightly off topic there. Anyhow, I look forward to 4.00 Gen :)

   Re: Wally12 - 2008-06-01
 » Should I upgrade and if so, why?

I have fat PSP running M33 CFW 3.71. Is this CFW made by M33? Also, should I upgrade my PSP, and why?

   Re: GH[ ]ST - 2008-06-01
 » I do think so...

I think so!
I love the new Recovery features but the only down fall of it was that stupid pink text looks so out of place [Not that it matters].I haven't found anything to be wrong with it so far but I haven't tried 1.50 games on it yet.But really with all the older games and apps going to 3.xx versions...does it really need that 1.50 add-on?

   Re: maqyboi - 2008-06-01
 » when upgrading,,,

pls.. when upgrading,, disable all your plugins in the recovery menu... there are times that your psp will be brick,,, and always make your nand-dump.. using nand manager .. here is the link... http://www.geocities.jp/minerva4096/bin/NandManager_v0.51.zip
   by Buzbegone - 2008-06-01
 » Still Waiting

Damn You rokard, I was just registering to be the 1st but you beat me to it
lol

Still waiting, I clicked the download button but, still is "connecting"

Anyway, F*CK YES!!!

   by Stryker - 2008-06-01
 » yea

Finaly arived jst as promised Well done felas

   by Buzbegone - 2008-06-01
 » Is there something wrong?

I've been waiting for a little while for the download to start firing up (Like 20 mins)
Is anyone else experiencing this problem or is it because it's new?

   by sergeidragunov - 2008-06-01
 » YEAH!

TIME TO UPGRADE!

HEHE!

   by akadewboy - 2008-06-01
 » The download is quite large...

Why is the download 25 MB??? Is Sony's 3.95 official update included in it or something?


   Re: Kr3wsk8r231 - 2008-06-01
 » ...

yea it is

   Re: FreePlay - 2008-06-01
 » Yes.

.

   Re: UltimaArmorX - 2008-06-01
 » What the f**k?

lol
   by warningproject - 2008-06-01
 » thanks a lot

the downloud is to slow because the all world is downloudit now
thanks a lot
ok you respect useres
never mind

   by exile - 2008-06-01
 » :'(

just installed it, ps1 games crash all the time on me and i cant play homebrew :'(


   Re: infinityice - 2008-06-01
 » YAY! IT SUCKED!

Just I thought it would. >:]

   Re: Nathanias - 2008-06-01
 » rofl

I'm fine with 3.90m33-3... I can wait for 4.0

   Re: Kr3wsk8r231 - 2008-06-01
 » ...

works fine for me
   by Binary - 2008-06-01
 » lol

told you all it was going to suck.


   by K33PY - 2008-06-01
 » lol

gotta test it to see for myself, is it really crap or just crap lol

   by Buzbegone - 2008-06-01
 » Wtf?

It doesn't even work for me
I start up the update and it freezes at the PSP loading screen

Guess I got lucky with what finding out that the PS1 games and homwbrew don't work

Btw, It's gonna be a while before 4.00CFW comes out
Sony hasn't even announced it yet
(It Still doesn't mean that they're not doing it)

It bet that DaX is making his own CFW right now

   by K33PY - 2008-06-01
 » yep it's really crap lol

no homebrew loading at all on my psp. Anybody got and homebrew to work ?


   Re: K33PY - 2008-06-01
 » ooops

I had 3.95 kernal on lol turned it to 1.50 and guess what still not working. Now where did I put pandora lol

   Re: Bolec - 2008-06-02
 » everything works for me

so I think you just have a crappy PSP :D
   by skoomaeater - 2008-06-01
 » Works for me

I've tried almost every PS1 game, homebrew, and UMD's (backup and disk) that I own, and it works for me.

Good Job Guys!


   Re: K33PY - 2008-06-01
 » what psp you got

Have you got the slim or phat psp ?

   Re: skoomaeater - 2008-06-01
 » Both

Both

   Re: biggin15 - 2008-06-14
 » I need help!?!

I need extreme help, my psp is a OFW 3.52, i need a downgrader without using the pandora magic!!! If anyone can help me, email me @ biggin_ballin_15@yahoo.com


Thanks if anyone can help me!!!!
   by omegaridley - 2008-06-01
 » idk...

ive got 3.90 m33-3

This custom firmwares seems to be a good one, and i am considering downloading it, but at the same time, im not....

if anyone thinks i should download this, well, tell me if this CFW is good...

   by Dr1ver - 2008-06-01
 » arrr

so thats what the wait was for the gen update servers

   by sage3k - 2008-06-01
 » So far So good

I just updated my Old PSP Phat and it's working with no issues. CTF's aren't working though. And so far all homebrew that I have attempted to play isn't loading past the boot screen.

Maybe an update soon?

   by KyyubiDX - 2008-06-01
 » *sigh*

I hate detractors... Do you people actually think before you speak?

1 - 3.xx Homebrew is working fine! 1.50 Homebrew doesn't work due to the lack of the 1.50 subset... Let's see if the GEN team releases it...

2 - PS1 Emulation works fine through the popsloader... Did you even think that is why it comes included? 3.95 pops does not seem to be working though but I'm guessing they'll fix that...

3 - Plugins seems to function too... I even got rid of the an issue firmware 3.90 m33 used to give me...

4 - The memory stick issues in GAME are gone... Or at least seem to be... I have no lag at all

I'd rate this as a 8/10 release because the most interesting features (3.95pops and 1.50 subset) are not available yet... Still its a very good firmware


   Re: skoomaeater - 2008-06-01
 » Finally

Finally, someone with some understanding and common sense. And to all you people insulting this, saying it is crap, this is a great release, and trust me, you aren't hurting anyone's feelings by not updating. I'm currently enjoying the sleep function only in 3.93+ in the internet radio player +)

   Re: sage3k - 2008-06-01
 » **DOUBLE SIGH**


1 - 3.xx Homebrew is working fine! INCORRECT.
2 - PS1 Emulation works fine through the popsloader... NOT, they all boot to a black screen with the optional POP's versions. when one is selected the system freezes.
4 - The memory stick issues in GAME are gone... THIS i can agree on. I have a 16 Gig ms and it's lighting fast.

The 3.95Pops and 150subset would be great. but I don't think it will be any time soon. I agree it's pretty solid. 8/10!

   Re: KyyubiDX - 2008-06-01
 » ***TRIPLE SIGH*** XD

pops loader works fine for me... I've been testing various game (Castlevania, Brave Fencer Musashi, GTA I + II, and other) and they work like charms...

so does all the homebrew 3.xx i've tested... Though right now I only have the fabulous PSPPDA

   Re: sage3k - 2008-06-01
 » ***TRIPLE SIGH*** XD HA!

Nice.. I changed the pops files from the download and they are now working great. The PDA works great as well. Guess I'm good 2 go now!
   by niehaus - 2008-06-01
 » PSP bricked?

I played an ISO (made of Original UMD), after quiting the game a black screen appears ;(

took the battery, plugged it in again but nothing but a black screen appears.

putting the eboot of the 3.95 GEN update to /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY doesnt work?
DO i have to use pandora?


   Re: skoomaeater - 2008-06-01
 » Sounds like a bad flash

I would probably go ahead and Pandbatt it. At can't really lose much +/

   Re: niehaus - 2008-06-01
 » successfully unbricked

yes it worked using Pandora CMD tool
   by diasam - 2008-06-01
 » Working fine

Loaded ISOs, 3.xx Homebrews and PSX Games without errors on PSP Slim.


   Re: diasam - 2008-06-01
 » Fixed Font Issues

This update also fixed the trouble I was having with 3.90 M33-3. With M33 it couldn't recognize files that were in other languages even though the fonts were there (ex. files with Japanese names). This update fixed it and is working perfectly.
   by Triompf - 2008-06-01
 » Great job

He did a great job but i stick on 3.90 m33-3

   by The Patriot - 2008-06-01
 » Tight...But I Can Wait :)

No Disrespect to the creators of this latest firmware but just as I am with dax I'ma update when they fix all the issues but good job for the most part! :) I hope to use this FW as i want to try it for myself but for right now I'll just stay on 3.90 M33 :) Thanks again and I hope to see some good updates from you guys! :)

   by BIH - 2008-06-01
 » Working great....

Installed a few mints ago works like a charm....
Like the new recovery menu...deffinetly one of the better custom fws not made by DAX...

And for the wingers out there ...how about you STFU? learn to code and make your own custom fw to suit you....
You people dont realise that the developers arnt asking for money to make these for us.

Also get over the "OMFG DAX DIDNT MAKE THIS, ITS GOTTA SUCK" while Dark Alex is a great dev and i thank him for all his work..there are other great devs too out there and because of you most devs dont want to even release something like this becuase they know idiots will shoot it down, because its not made by Dark Alex.


   Re: BIH - 2008-06-01
 » Video Install

Sorry for the crap camera uity the best thing i have at the mo but its watchable....
/watch?v+mHyiWXYCz_I
replace the + with a +


   Re: sage3k - 2008-06-01
 » Agreed...

I just found a fix for the POPs issue I had. I changed the Popsloader files for the ones on the Dax site. All Pops are now working great.

Great job Team GEN. and funny I am working on my own CFW.. but im not as good as any of the coders from the past. More work and Q/A time for me!!

   Re: psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » how

can u tell me how u downloaded it to ur psp bc i did n it says the the game cannot be played so plz help me i wud really like to try this new cfw

   Re: roddollente - 2008-06-01
 » replace the + with a +?

maybe the + with an +


   Re: roddollente - 2008-06-01
 » huh?

it doesnt put in the equal sign. lol. replace the plus sign with the equal sign.
   by Ivory_soul - 2008-06-01
 » Idiots...

This is why you wait before updating. You just screw yourself and I don't feel sorry for any of you. From what I've seen homebrew doesn't seem to work so I'm holding off until and update it released to fix this. I may even wait for DAX's CFW.


   Re: c74gta4smash - 2008-06-01
 » So *****ing true people

You don't just rush to the first thing. Look at how *****ty cfw 3.93 is. I doubt anyones using it. You have to wait for bug reports and some reviews before you ***** with the flash and give your self limitations. Look before you leap. and you wont have to talk about how *****ty of a deal you got.

   Re: JaXeRiR - 2008-06-01
 » Idiot...

We have a cool thing called PANDORA. So what if people want to update, the human nature is like that, CURIOUS.

I didn't update, but that's because I don't have a Pandora currently and there aren't many themes that work with 3.95 GEN.
   by mohammad7410 - 2008-06-01
 » Without OFW

I've uploaded the file without Sony's original firmware to make file size a lot less, but you have to download original firmware, here's the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/119339714/3.95_GEN.zip.html

here is OFW link:
http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2008_0408_32720ecf54e656c401ffc92d33fe62d9/EBOOT.PBP


   Re: mohammad7410 - 2008-06-01
 » OFW link is not fully shown

Here is the same link but made shorter as other one does not appear:
http://tinyurl.com/6cderx

   Re: UltimaArmorX - 2008-06-01
 » Hey as*hole, how do I know if it is a bricker you just linked us to?

- Not that I give a flying f*ck anywho.

   Re: mohammad7410 - 2008-06-02
 » HEX

check it using hex editor, it's not a bricker, but I wish it was, the CFW crashed my slim psp 2 times in the xmb, returning to 3.90M33-3
   by psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » how?

i downloaded it and when i go to start it in the game folder it says "the game could not be started" (80020148). Some one plz help me and tell me how i can download it the right way to work.


   Re: JaXeRiR - 2008-06-01
 » ...

You need a thing called Pandora's Battery to get custom firmware...
   by Reakeem - 2008-06-01
 » tssssss

IF YOU HAVE ISSUE ITS BECAUSE YOU ARE MORON AT ALL I HAVE 0 ISSUES YET POpLOADER 2.71 WORK LIKE A CHARM ALL MY HOMEBREW LIKE WOW TIME MACHINE WORK LIKE YEAHHH SO STFU ALL hATERS


   Re: psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » how

its not that im a hater i realy want to use the cfw but i dnt know how to download it. i wud realy like some steps to follow if u can help me
   by psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » help

any one that can help me plz email me at mymoneyarnold@gmail.com or post here. i really need help


   by KyyubiDX - 2008-06-01
 » psssssplover

do you at least have a CFW installed? My guess is that you must me on an official FW by Sony...

note to 3.93 CFW users: i've been getting reports that the 3.95 GEN installer DOES NOT work on 3.93 CFW...


   Re: psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » no

no i have the official fw of sony 3.95 n i downloaded it the put the update into my game folder. i disconeted my psp n went to play it. it showed up n i pressed x for it to start. the it said this game could not be played.

   Re: skoomaeater - 2008-06-01
 » That's your problem

You can't install this from any OFW. You need to have a custom firmware installed. If you have friends with custom PSP's they can help you, otherwise you'll need to have someone trustworthy from the list of unbrickers to do it for you. My guess is that you probably won't, so you are pretty much SOL

   Re: psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » damn

n there is no other way

   Re: KyyubiDX - 2008-06-01
 » pandora way

only if your friends make you a pandora downgrade... no other way i'm afraid

   Re: psssssplover - 2008-06-01
 » pandora

none of my friends have a pandora battery. where can i buy one

   Re: ajnauron - 2008-06-02
 » Pandora

Ebay.
   by roddollente - 2008-06-01
 » hmmm..

i can't get my ironman ctf to work. maybe because it's for 3.90 m33?

and, ps1 games dont work for me. i tried pressing R button but it doesn't show popsloader, instead, it goes right to the Playtation logo. then the screen goes black. tried it with a couple of games (tactics ogre, castlevania, tekken 3, etc.) but didn't work for me. i tried both popsloader.prx from dax and gen, but unfortunately it didn't solve the problem.

time to play lego indiana jones :)


   Re: roddollente - 2008-06-01
 » also

homebrews work. :)
   by KyyubiDX - 2008-06-01
 » plugin issue is back

okay... now i'm confused... xD

my plugin issue from 3.90m33 is back... if i activate certain plugins the plugin works but the controls in-game do not... anyone has this issue?

and for the haters, this also happened in 3.90m33-3 so no its not a 3.95GEN issue


   Re: neo28 - 2008-06-04
 » PSP tube

someone who try psptube in this CFW, is it work bcoz myn wont work


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