The much-awaited 5.50GEN-C custom firmware had its share of problems upon launch. There were reports of freezes, although they seemed to be dependent on the PSP model. PSPGEN's MaGiXieN has moved to address these issues as well as announce that work is proceeding on CFW 5.50GEN-D.

Thanks to jfscorreia for the tip!

Homebrew coder Migueliziosop has released a new update for PSPCleaner in time for the Scenery beta 2009. The handy homebrew utility that is designed to clean and delete files is now update to version 1.5. Notable features of the latest release includes stability upgrade, code cleanups and some other bug fixes.

Download: PSPCleaner v1.5
Discuss: QJ.NET's PSP Development forums

The homebrew coders from Team VGT has dropped by our forums to release the first version of VGT Evolution, a homebrew application that features a new Mac style dock, transition effects between windows, information bar, two themes, file hider, battery info and more. More after the jump.

Download: VGT Evolution v1
Discuss: QJ.NET's PSP Development forums

It's been a while but now he's back! Homebrew coder Hellcat has released a new update for his Recovery Flasher. The new update has added detection of HEN mode, now supports CFW 5.00 M33-6, adds detection for PSP 3000 and PSP 2000 TA-088v3+ and more. Read more to see the list of changes.

Download: Recovery Flasher v1.60
Visit: QJ.NET PSP development forums

Homebrew developers of Team VGT tipped us of their new homebrew app for the PSP. MaxFlasher is a handy homebrew application that lets you backup particular content of your flash and even free up some space in your flash0.

Download: MaxFlasher v1.0
Visit: QJ.NET PSP development forums

A new update for Nand Currency has been released by Angelsniper45. Nand Currency is a modification of COry 1492's Open Source Nand Dumper. This app, as of the moment, makes a complete dump of the nand into the memory stick.

Download: Nand Currency v1.2

Angelsniper45 keeps it nice and simple with the first release on his new project, Nand Currency. This brew makes dumping your nand a cinch with a quick and easy installation process.

Download: Nand Currency 1.00

Ne0h's homebrew file manager for the Sony PlayStation Portable, Xplora, has just recently been updated to version 1.8. The changelog for this release is pretty long, so just click on through to the full article for all the juicy details.


Download: Xplora v1.8

Hellcat's Recovery Flasher has gotten a huge upgrade. The quick-and-easy solution to semi-bricks (among other useful functions) is now on v1.50. The changelog is big, but one of the more important changes is CFW 5.00 M33-4 support. Another is the addition of Advanced Mode, which gives you access to more functions.

Download: Recovery Flasher v1.50

Looking to get your Despertar del Cementerio v7 Universal Bricker to run the CFW 5.00 M33 installer? Here you go: Tinman's DC 7 mod. It doesn't change any of the files (save renaming one of them) so there's no real danger of borking anything.

Download: DC 7 Mod 4.01 to 5.00 M33