Posted Apr 15, 2007 at 01:40PM by Rica M. Listed in: Homebrew Applications, News Tags: Sony, Dark-AleX, Custom Firmware, PSPGen
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PSP - Image 1It's out, folks! Dark_AleX has finally released the latest in his series of Open Edition firmware - the much-awaited 3.30 Open Edition Rev A! This is serious cause for celebration especially after days of waiting for DaX to finally give word on what's up with his work (and what's up with his PSP).

3.30 OE-A retains all of the original Sony 3.30 FW functions - PSOne game library support, Internet navigator, etc. - but because Dark_AleX is THE man, he's added a lot of features and changes to his latest custom FW (some taken from PSPGen's release notes).

  • Homebrew support under either 1.50 or 3.30 kernel
  • Region spoofing
  • Patched a protection that prevents the FW to load higher firmware modules
  • Fixed a bug that could have caused instability in 3.10 OE after recovering from sleep mode
  • Recovery Mode
  • Direct launching of PSOne games (converted with PSP format)
  • Direct launching of demos and homebrews
  • Possibility of regulating hte speed of the PSP's processor
  • Direct launching of ISOs/CSOs
DAX says this doesn't support popsloader at the moment due to "Sony rearranging again the module list of pspbtcnf_pops", but rest assured that the great dev will be making a new version that will support all current pops in 3.10 OE, 3.30 OE and maybe 3.03 OE-C. The dev also tried testing the customization of icons, but that didn't work out.

For the full installation guide, please go over the Readme. It's there for a reason. We know you're all excited about the 3.30 OE-A but be mindful of what you're doing. Take caution. This can only be installed to PSPs with firmwares 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE, 3.03 OE, or 3.10 OE. Downgrade first if your PSP has a different FW. 3.30 OE-A cannot be installed to PSPs with FW 3.10, 3.11, or 3.30.

And enjoy!

Thanks to Eranmane and blackrave for the tip!

Download: Dark_AleX's 3.30 Open Edition Revision A


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   by jas0nuk (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » lol

lol that took a while.


   Re: Dustin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » hell yes

UPGRADING NOW..... 30% 1.5 fw. after 1 minute release!

   Re: Nott-U (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Cool

dL in a lil while

   Re: contom (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » digg it

digg it here
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Dark_AleX_releases_3_30_Open_Edition_Revision_A
or here
http://digg.com/gaming_news/3_30_is_release

   Re: Cloudy (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Question

What does he mean by:

"Patched a protection that prevents the FW to load higher firmware modules"

???

Does he mean replacing files with files from higher FW's now works? Or something like that?

   Re: CheckMate0289 - 2007-04-15
 » themes?

can you mod your psp with themes?

   Re: ---- (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ---

Is it possible to play through FFVII from start to finish? If so, how do you change disks, or whatever.

   Re: np (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » .

i keep on getting a BSOD on this whenever i go into internet browser. can anyone tell me how to fix this?

   Re: Advertising -


   Re: ZXQ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15

D_A is my intarwebnet hero

   Re: gfgf (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » hgf

reset to factory defaults

   Re: Yakob (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » help...

i don't want to be flamed but how can i get from sony's 3.03 FW to this 1, without using the GTALCS firmware downgrade? is it possible to go straight to this 1 or what??

   Re: Ser!ous (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » 3.30 downgrader

3.30 downgrader coming soon??

   Re: DON'T UPGRADE (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » OMFG

THIS IS *****ING FAKE!

   Re: big boss (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » wtf is this scam

this new custom fw is not different from 3.10 i have them both in 2 psps and they are the same except for the name thats all none of the official 3.30 are on the custom

   Re: Luscher (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » NEED DOWNGRADER

tHATS GREAT NOW WE NEED A DOWNGRADER

   Re: W. Jones (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Sick!!!!!!

It is out before midnight, earlier than what that article with the video in it said.

   Re: Chirishman (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Important facts left out

The Sony version of this reportedly BRICKS T-82s or some *****. Has DA fixed this?

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   Re: papa psp (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » using the firmware

i found a glitch in it.... when i go to the www browser i get the blue screen of death and the system locks up... yes my connection is set and when tested it works, resolves an ip address etc, I'm positive this is a fault with the firmware...

anyone else find the same thing?

   Re: goebish (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » @ papa psp

Reset your settings, this should fix the problem.
Settings should always be reseted when you install a new custom firmware

   Re: papa psp (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » @goebish

yep that fixed it up, many thanks.... your a champ!

   Re: duedboy (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » is it worth it

I am thinking about doing it but does anyone know ehre tog et the intructions from on how to install it as i can't find them, also will i be able to play the newest new games out, as burnout dominator is in the post. And i need agood website where i can download homebrew games from if i do update? What Are the benefits of it? And is it safe to do, has anyone had any problems? thanks i would be grateful for some help!

   Re: berntino (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » downgrade from 3.3

Hello, from spain, just a question:
What about to downgrade from 3.30, I upgrade my beauty 1.5 (by error, of course) to 3.30 :-(
Thanks

   Re: Mr. D In Action (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » Hmm...

I think i'll stay at 3.03 OE-C until something REALLY groundbreaking hits the PSP-scene.

   Re: FRESH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » @ Mr D in action

Agreed

   Re: shrew (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » QJ CA$$$H IN!!

great news, meanwhile QJ cashes in with Google ADS!!!

How smart of them... let say, mention 5 updates news before the actual release, generate 2000 posts/jumps. Then announce the release generating 1300 jumps!! Then another click-bait oe post!!

Think about they must be banking with $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ with this news!!!

ROFL!!

   Re: rthyhrth (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » downgrade

when will there be a downgrader for 3.30

   Re: BrokenWorm (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » prxlauncher0.3f and updateprx

i need a prx module that can run eboot.pbp from xmb meny in 3.30 oe-a%u2026my old module only works in 3.03 oe-c plz help %u2026.

i need a prx module that can launch eboot.pbp from xmb meny in 3.30 oe-a%u2026my old module only works in 3.03 oe-c plz help %u2026.
iv tryed prxlauncher0.3f and updateprx with no luck

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   Re: Chrono Fan (Unregistered) - 2007-04-17
 » CHRONO CROSS DOSENT FREEZE ANYMORE

this update fixed the freezing problems encountered when recruiting norris using the tele-porter and going into the status menu now all we need is a new cwcheat to get to disk 2 !!!!

   Re: dbdbf (Unregistered) - 2007-04-17
 » downgrader

did you know where to find the 3.30 down grader in psp.pls i need help

   Re: Jen.T (Unregistered) - 2007-04-19
 » Remote play

Can I use this custom firmware to access the remote play on my ps3?
   by pharonyk - 2007-04-15
 » yay

YAY!


   Re: ZZzzz (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » Zzz

I WONDER WHAT DOES ALL THOSE GUYS THAT SAID 3.30 OE-A is when the VIDEO is release gotta say about this.

   Re: umm. (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » Speak English!

WTF did you just say?! Seriously, I hope you're foreign, or thats just sad.
   by bibi (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » nice

sure is, but its great

   by Bobtentpeg - 2007-04-15
 » A little delayed

only like an late

   by Rapper Don (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » I'm da first ha ha...

Yeah yall been crying and dying to wait for this new custom firmware 3.03 well it is out now.. go download it !!!


   Re: reaperchad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ur not the first... more like the 8th lol

nice to see dark_alex got a new psp
   by TP (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » FIRST

FIRST


   Re: jas0nuk (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » no

no, not first, you retard.

   Re: TP IS A TITTI (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » sexy mama

AHAHA *****GET
   by symm (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » WOOP

DAX is indeed the kernal kruncher kaptain of all things psp.

   by admirer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » another day for the books

this is nothing short of awesome.

   by josh aka tehpspm@$t3r (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » yepp

dling now!!! no custom backgrounds though.... goodybye 3.03oec hello 3.30oea!!


   Re: josh aka tehpspm@$t3r (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » ok

nice work DAX but im dissapointed with 3.30, im sticking to 3.03oe-c for now. :/

   Re: o.o (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » sggugd

darkened alex SUCKS!111111
   by pimbong (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » yayyy

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!


   Re: First (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » First

First
   by BoWsA - 2007-04-15
 » Short description

Didnt get a mention for the tip :(

Anyways i wont be upgrading untill there is custom topmenu support, i just love my pimped PSP XD


   Re: Zen` (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » agree

yeh same 3.03 customs icons make it still the best custom firmware cos it is indeed more custom.
:)

   Re: Annonymous Coward (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » What did you expect?

Did you seriously expect QJ to do the decent thing and give you credit for the news tip?

Not just any news tip but this is major news and brings alot of traffic to this site. I learnt this lesson ages ago. Notice other sites had this news earlier.
   by lukahn - 2007-04-15
 » yay

this is nothing short of awesome.

this appeared automatically. just had to say that i'm glad it's out, but i'll wait for a week or so to check that it's nice and safe :)

   by Newbie Gamer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » succesful

Hey, Is this FW a success??????


   Re: DJ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-26
 » and by success you mean it works?

yes, if you read the read me carefully.
   by Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ...

I wonder how many people are going to stick with 3.03 OE-C because of icons, haha.


   Re: doodad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » umm

one right here!

   Re: psphackman - 2007-04-15
 » lol

Ya i think i am going to stay on 3.03 oe-c
but still great job DaX!

   Re: ... (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ..

Me...

   Re: shane (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » icons...

possibly me....;-)

   Re: FreePlay (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » 3.03 OE-C

idiots.

   Re: me (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Me too!!!!!!!

im staying on 3.03oec until we are able to change the icons on 3.30

3.30 isnt really a big difference from 3.03 and nothing worth upgrading for

   Re: ghfsdhl (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » customise ur 3.10 topmenuplugin.rco

www.psp-hacks.com

its been around for a while now, made by zingaburga - 3.10 customisable topmenu

   Re: pweebag (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » yo

that came out today, mr cool.
but with that maybe 3.30 OE can do it in the furture

   Re: jkoz - 2007-04-15
 » To 3.03 OEC Users

If you're not upgrading because of stupid icons, you really need to reconsider.... the 3.30 POPS plugin is amazing and all of my games run at 100% speed. Who the ***** cares about themes and *****, the PSP is used to play games, not to look at your pretty icons...

   Re: Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ...

Honestly, am I the only one who doesn't take hours looking at his XMB before deciding what I want to play? I'd much rather have the web browser updates, PSX Support, the brightness level at 4. (Although with 3.03 you can use a plugin). But I mean come on, icons!? That's your big reason!? Lol, give me a break.

   Re: psphackman - 2007-04-15
 » o

but does the 3.10 topmenu on that site work with 3.30 oe?
has anyone tryed it?

   Re: Lizard (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » me

me, its not worth upgrading until we can customize the topmenu

   Re: jkoz - 2007-04-15
 » What a....

....waste.

   Re: Lobo Lansky (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Icons

hey Im Runing 3.30 OE-A with custom icons on them. I had to find a way and I did somewhere so im gonna try make my own and post the pics in a few.

   Re: Sooks (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Sticking to 3.03 oe-c

I dont care what anyone says, but one of the great things about having a psp is the ability to customize it to ur liking and I like to look at my custom icons everytime I turn on my psp and make my friends jealous.

   Re: earl (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ICONS?

Lobo, how did you put custom icons on 3.30 oe-a?

are you mistaken? or can you tell us?

   Re: duooorrr (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » .

it makes my friends more jealous when i have classic psx games playing and all of my psp game 'backups' on a 4gb stick.... ***** custom icons

   Re: Sooks (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » psx

I can do the same thing with 3.03 oe-c.

   Re: Lobo Lansky (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Custom Icons

I got them to work from this but im reading the READ ME on how to make more or make the old ones from 3.03 to work. Any one can try the one thats done as proff im still making more now.

http://rapidshare.com/files/26247979/topmenu_plugin.rco.html

   Re: TheDude (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » icons blow

psps are for games and doin stuff, not starin at icons
i refuse to upgrade until a fw plays nice with chrono cross guess fw has a thing against korcha :
dax still rox tho

   Re: Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ...

If your friends get jealous at the fact that you have your.. icons changed?.. I think it's time to get new friends.

Also when I boot up my PSP, I don't sit and stare at icons, I sit and stare at whatever game I am playing. I mean is that all you do? You seem to have such pride in these things, lol.

   Re: Sooks (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Icons

Ok I hate to admit it but, but yes most of my friends are noobs when it comes to technology; I even had to downgrade their psp's for them, but dont get me wrong, yes the psp is all about games and entertainment but no one wants to have a psp that looks the same as someone elses, hence the purpose of custom icons and sounds.

   Re: ~ (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » ~

just change your background...

   Re: Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » ...

Change your background, font, battery icon, volume bar, start up sound, XMB sound, gameboot, and waves. There.

   Re: mrcoonut (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » me

im sticking not much reason to upgrade from 3.03OE-C we have the best of the firmwares here unless da includes something i must have with another revision of 3.30

   Re: Sooks (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » Sure

I could do that but it wouldn't be as satisfying; that would be like buying a phone that has Bluetooth, but does not have the File Transfer Protocol, u know what I mean, Its like getting most of what u want but not the whole shebang.

   Re: Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » ...

Fair enough. : )

   Re: Sooks (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » .

Kudos ; )
   by admirer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » guy

jesus, so, ALL Ps1 games are supported??!??!? BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI? and a NON FREEZING ff8 dare i say??!?


   Re: FF FAN (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » oh no

ive been playing ff8 again.. when does it crash?? i might as well quit now and play it on ps1 instead...

   Re: S2Hedgehog (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Sorry bud

Unfortunately, FFVIII still freezes. As to the guy who asked were it freezes, it will freeze quite often in battles, and on some bosses it will freeze every time stopping you from going on.
   by a (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » a

Ive had the firmware on my PSP since 9:20pm gmt


   Re: BOB (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » LOL

Actually it couldn't be GMT u got it on coz it BST so technically u got it at 8:20 GMT
   by admirer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » fds

jesus, so, ALL Ps1 games are supported??!??!? BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI? and a NON FREEZING ff8 dare i say??!?

   by BocoDragon (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » How's the PS1 compatability?

Have certain PS1 emulation bugs been fixed in this version? FFVII battle swirl, RE2, Brave Fencer Musashi, etc.


   Re: doodad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » some

the battle swirl is back but re 2 still frezes. not sure bout musashi

   Re: Zagnut (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ditto

i second the FFVII swirly goodness. Thanks DAX
you da Hombre!

   Re: BocoDragon (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Welcome back battle swirl!

Nice! FFVII has been perfected I think :)
   by HARDcorGamerxXx - 2007-04-15
 » canu have custom icons???

can u???


   Re: Jin (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » ...

Honestly who gives a *****? They're icons.

   Re: doodad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » NO!

No icons supported yet! It could change in the future (just like 3.10 oe)...

   Re: let em build the fw first (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » then perhaps

some miricles to do with customizing.
   by yayz (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » its out

and both the omg first people were late lol

   by crazy frog (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » remote play?

does remote play work?


   Re: ? (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Remote Play

Yeah i think...

   Re: Xavior (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Remote Play

YEP! it now works.
   by BocoDragon (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » lol

wtf...how did i end up with BocoDragons account????

Im BlackShark!
lol so many post at one time must have confused the forums,, sorry BocoDragon!


   Re: . (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » .

your not on bocodragon's account... you're unregistered you d0uche

   Re: manaox2 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » I have had that happen before

I was logged in as someone else somehow too. When I posted it said that I was unregistered (surprise). This was on April 1st though.
   by Bastion (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » PS1 games work or don't?

jesus, so, ALL Ps1 games are supported??!??!? BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI? and a NON FREEZING ff8 dare i say??!?

But then again it says that popstation is not yet supported. So what does that mean? Do PS1 games work or not?


   Re: sdsad (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » dsa

the plugin to load other firmware's popstation files isnt supported, please learn how to read.
   by G-man561 (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » QJ SUCKS

This was released about an hour ago!


   Re: lol (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » DUMBASS

OMG thats soooooo slow!!!! DAMN U OJ!!!!
*end sarcasm*

At least they're posting it, jackass.
   by AstainHellbring (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » WORKS Perfectly!

Just install 30 mins ago works perfectly!


   Re: papa psp (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » not totally perfect

i found a glitch in it.... when i go to the www browser i get the blue screen of death and the system locks up... yes my connection is set and when tested it works, resolves an ip address etc, I'm positive this is a fault with the firmware...

anyone else find the same thing?

   Re: pirate 4 life (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » www browser glitch

do a reset to factory, then set it up again. Browser should work.
   by crazy frog (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » yteee

this is nothing short of awesome.

   by 8yhWFH (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » EIOSHRG

nICE.....

   by cardamon.nl (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » yay

going in for the big one now!!!


   Re: Oscar Portugal (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Dark lex is the King

May Dark Alex help the paradox fake gods (godess) toi make a ps3 iso loader
lol
   by admirer (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » :D

jesus, so, ALL Ps1 games are supported??!??!? BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI? and a NON FREEZING ff8 dare i say??!?


   Re: akadewboy - 2007-04-17
 » .

Sorry no
   by Mime (Unregistered) - 2007-04-15
 » Really nice

Another one..

thanks for the hardwork DAX..!


   Re: KANKERVERSPREIDER (Unregistered) - 2007-04-16
 » DIE

naah 3.03 oe-c stays the best.... PSPone etc can be run so whats so special nothing ther are no games that need it.. mybe more homebrew stuff ok but if u want a brick just for that i wouldnt do it..


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