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Dark AleX's CFW PSP 3.80 M33 delayed due to tech problems UPDATE 2

Posted Jan 12, 2008 at 11:00AM by Gino D. Listed in: Homebrew Applications Tags: Dark AleX, Mathieulh, Custom Firmware, malloc, spam, Team M33

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Dark_AleX website is down - Image 1

We've been getting reports that, despite the announcement yesterday from Mathieulh, Dark AleX and the rest of Team M33 will not be able to release CFW PSP 3.80 M33 on time. Everyone's been on their toes for the projected release today, but as it turns out, we might have to wait just a little bit longer.

In a recent post by Ketchup in PSP-Gen, we learn of the explanation given by Mathieulh:

According to our information, some technical problems remain and as us mathieulh points out it so well, the [motto] of the TEAM M33 is "quality above all".

In light, Dark_AleX still seems to have some small adjustments to make and it prefers to take its time before putting on line its Custom Firmware 3.80 M33.

Though it is, it is the wisest decision because nothing presses.

Knowing the talent of Dark_AleX, this delay could be of a few days, or only of a few hours. For the moment, no one does not know it.

More adjustments? As if sneaking in that last minute CFW Network Update feature wasn't cool enough, is DAX cooking up something else for us? Maybe "some small adjustments" here simply mean bug fixes - they did after all had a bit of trouble with the NID translations.

We've been checking out Dark AleX's official site though, and we've been noticing that it's been going on and off today. Their site's been under maintenance for about an hour now (screencapped above). At first we assumed that maybe it's in preparation for the eventual release - maybe this is part of the "technical problems" that Math stated.

For what it's worth, they could be priming their site to take the brunt of all those downloads and traffic once they release CFW 3.80.

Let's all hope now for a smooth release for DAX's CFW 3.80 M33. Just wait patiently guys. As Ketchup posts, who knows? It could be in just a few hours or minutes that the CFW hits us in all its glory.

Thanks to homj, brad, Fadil, and JaXeRiR for the emails!

* Article originally posted Jan 11, 2008 at 12:17PM

*Update* Just a minor update for all of you guys keeping tabs on CFW PSP 3.80 M33. Dark AleX's website is now back in business looking a tad bit different than before. Unfortunately, as you can see, the CFW 3.80 is still no where in site, err, sight.

Stay patient... We're still not sure as to how stable the site is now, or if the site going back online might mean a very, very imminent release. Stay tuned!

Dark_AleX update - Image 1

* Update 1 posted Jan 11, 2008 at 02:29PM

*Update 2* Alright, we know we're a tad late for this, and we're sure some of you have already caught whiff of it already, but we're posting this for posterity's sake - to document what exactly is happening and to keep the others updated.

As commented by johnnyp_777 and FreePlay, we get some updates from Team M33 over IRC. Turns out they called it a night, and we can MAYBE expect the release tomorrow:

We finally spotted the issue but don't expect a release too soon, it will be released done and fixed. Thanks for your undestanding

please people stop releasing fake M33 binaries or I add the word "M33" to the spam filter, thank you for your understanding.

good news we found precisely where the issue is and are currently fixing it, then it will be "testing time"

Again a global will be issued here and at malloc.us whenever the 3.80M33 becomes available, there is no need for refreshing the dark-alex.org page

Ok it wont be tonight folks, we need some decent sleep in here, tomorrow MAYBE.

Congratulations to the team for finally pin-pointing the bugs! Hope things go smoothly from here on out! Remember, no rush needed... Hope you guys also got some much-needed rest!

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by Zeth_Ethereal - 2008-01-11

» back

His website is back up :P no new updates :(

Re: isti - 2008-01-12

» lol

codename: hype :D

by clouducla - 2008-01-11

» ...

i cant wait!!!!!!gimmie gimmie more...gimmie...gimmie.........................i need sleep.

by usernameforever - 2008-01-11

» dfjhas;

wait, go to www.dark-alex.org (his site)
now once it loads, look at ur URL bar....it says .st instead of .org...... waz up?

Re: bloody0986 - 2008-01-11

» What .st is

.st is a country code top-level domain. It is a general use domain. He probably switched domains.

Re: zzabbas - 2008-01-11

» tru

doesnt even say dark-alex... it appears as

http://www.dax.st/

seems like server problems and/or foul play

Re: bloody0986 - 2008-01-11

» Yeah

It COULD be server problems so he switched his domain and wanted a new website name so he just wrote dax.st. since most people say "DaX" instead of the whole thing, "Dark_Alex".

Re: Gino D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2008-01-11

» Yep

Quite right, guys. We've been noticing the little changes too. Very strange indeed. What *is* happening over there?

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Re: Z3R0mod - 2008-01-11

» .st

they are all mirror sites a site created containing all the same info he prob has his own server to be able to do this. but yeah its a mirror site. +)

by clouducla - 2008-01-11

» .....

ya...very odd...new look and url....http://www.dax.st/......?whats going on?

by zzabbas - 2008-01-11

» .st

São Tomé and Príncipe is the country listing for domains of .st

dis means he moved it willingly.... or unwillingly bringing his domain away from easily traceable domain space

Re: mohaas05 - 2008-01-11

» ...

well according to dark-alex.org these are temporary mirrors. probably to prepare for a rush of people.

by usernameforever - 2008-01-11

» hmmmm

well at least it redirects us :P

by ahmao - 2008-01-11

» what a pity

I am a little bit disappointed to hear this message.

Re: SCLakitu - 2008-01-11

» Don't be.

He's fixing bugs that may bug you if he released them now. Waiting a day or two to fix them is a good thing.

by your_fire - 2008-01-11

» funny

just imagine that when dax releases the firmware sony brings 3.90 ...

Re: Justingraziano - 2008-01-11

» 4.0

Looks like Sony may be releasing 4.0 next, with Skype support and security updates.

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by Khjar - 2008-01-11

» If as If M33/Dark Alex Actually reads these.

Thanks.

by Ganon007 - 2008-01-11

» LOL

Theres probably thousands of people reloading the site. xD

Re: SCLakitu - 2008-01-11

» F5 F5 F5

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5

by DominusNex - 2008-01-11

» While we're all waiting...

and all hitting his site anyways...I just want to put it out there that now would be a good time to show some love to DAX and hit that donate button. I just kicked a mere $25 to help out in my small way. If we all keep it up then I'm sure DAX will too! (oh and before I get flamed, I know DAX isn't doing this for money... but it does always help!)

Also, noticed every other time I hit his site it resolves or is forwarded to a mirror. Maybe that's what they're working on... (ie. http://gamesquare.co.uk/wdax/, http://dax.n3t.net/, etc...)

Re: Ganon007 - 2008-01-11

» thats cool

Id donate too but im broke. lol

I noticed the site thing too. That just means that were are getting ever closer to the release. I cant wait!

Re: DominusNex - 2008-01-11

» Hey -- if you can't donate... then you can still help!

Your there at the site waiting for the new release to popup -- then click on the banner to help him with click-thru's. It's not much but it's something.

by Squirrels - 2008-01-11

» Sad state of events

Pretty sad, the rampant admin abuse on the irc server. You do good work dax; I've donated in the past but you really need to get a grip on the admins on that server.

by vipyammer - 2008-01-11

» Mirrors are uploading

http://www.gamesquare.co.uk/files/psp/380release.rar

Re: Squirrels - 2008-01-11

» rar

i got it before it 404'd :P too bad it was passworded

Re: rockddr - 2008-01-11

» file size

how big is the rar file?

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Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11

» ???

So what are you guys saying? That you have a passworded rar with 3.80 M33 inside? Pchkshhhh.

Re: Squirrels - 2008-01-11

» rar

380release.rar
363 KB (372,028 bytes)

Re: rockddr - 2008-01-11

» u r so lucky...

just wait for a password

Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11

» send it to....

qjaccount@hotmail.com

Re: Squirrels - 2008-01-11

» rar

sent it off to you

Re: rockddr - 2008-01-11

» plz send it to me

ddr_bean@hotmail.com

thx

Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11

» pointless...

Can't even look inside to verify that it's legit. Guess I'll have to wait, unless someone randomly guesses the password, haha.

Re: Squirrels - 2008-01-11

» gay

found it, password is "no.", its fake

Re: DominusNex - 2008-01-11

» If it 404'd....

then it may have been a bad version or just a dummy file they had up there to test something. I'd wait till it's posted on the actual sites before phishing around for it.

by GT4130bmx - 2008-01-11

» HELP! HELP! HELP!

ive recovered from a full brick and now have i guess a partial brick. i cannot do anything in the normal XMB it freezes up with only the clock showing up. how ever i can get into the M33 recovery mode. how can i fix this or get back to 1.5? the firmware i currently have on it is M33 3.71 from pandoras battery

Either Reply here or Email to Flamen_bmx@yahoo.com

Thank you

Re: GHenrik - 2008-01-11

» Pandoras battery again.

You can use the battery again or put the 1.50 eboot in /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP then run it from recovery menu.

I think it was that way.

Anyway you cant mess up if you have the battery.

by GHenrik - 2008-01-11

» I Just donated 2.57$

What was left of my paypal. I suggest you donate something to. Everything helps.

Re: DominusNex - 2008-01-11

» That's right! It all adds up...

If 250 ppl give $5 thats $1,250... a nice incentive to keep working on future firmwares. I dropped him $25 tonight for all his hard work.

by PSPMAN90 - 2008-01-11

» Things are getting HOT! HOT! HOT! lol

Well as we seen here that CFW is more done than undone! So waiting a few minutes,days or YEARS!!!! lol kidding!! Is nothing we can wait MAn don't be so selfish let the Darkalian man! ( Dark Alex) Do his Job with passion!!! So things get even get better!! I didn't even expect that the CFW 3.80 M33 is almost going to be out today! So That means U never know ! the day less think it and BOOM! Theres the CFW U always wish for! So be patient people! Take it like an peace opinion , comment but not as an offensive matter! Cool! Chill out and wait... The last always laugh better!!! ^-^!!! lol

Thanks to the darkalian Man! Dark Alex!! Once again!!! WHOOOO!
Viva la PESEPE!!

Patiently:
PSPMAN90

by Brad Man - 2008-01-11

» You suck DAX

I've been waiting for the CFW for about a whole month now

Re: jonnyp_777 - 2008-01-11

» oh man,

vvv Fire Extinguisher vvv for the flames below this guy, haha.

Re: SCLakitu - 2008-01-12

» No.

He does this out of his own time. The only reason it's delayed right now is because of bugs that might screw it up if he released it now. Stop complaining.

by demologik - 2008-01-11

» hmm..

I appreciate all your hard work; PSP DEVS FTW!

I was really looking forward to coming home after work and updating my cfw.. oh well. another day is no biggie.. I love the PSP SCENE!

GO team!
=]

by FreePlay - 2008-01-11

» release

3.80m33 >> http://www.sendspace.com/file/bjofwd | password: NEW_YEAR_NEW_M33

Re: Justingraziano - 2008-01-11

» Maybe, just maybe?

Maybe now you'll finally be banned FreePlay? For posting a fiake firmware.

Re: FreePlay - 2008-01-11

» What's wrong, Justin?

Pissed off that we banned you from the forums for posting gay porn and spam?

Re: Gino D. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2008-01-12

» fake

just flashing lights and metal music.

Re: Justingraziano - 2008-01-12

» !1

I didnt post porn and they know that already idiot. I talked to the admin and i'm only banned cause I spammed the next day. My ban will be gone in a few months!

Re: FreePlay - 2008-01-16

Dark AleX's CFW PSP 3.80 M33 delayed due to tech problems *UPDATE 2*

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Dark AleX's CFW PSP 3.80 M33 delayed due to tech problems UPDATE 2