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Post #2262

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:50 +0800

Hey guys, i just found this cool plugin that allows you to change your psp's custom firmware name to anything you want like "13.37 Playboy Edition" or anything like that.
ONLY FOR 5.00 CUSTOM FIRMWARES

You can find the download link here : 5.00M33 Spoof

Feel free to post screenshots of your psp's nickname in the "PSP CUSTOMIZATION THREAD - PIMP YOUR PSP by wetfusion" but REMEMBER to block your Mac Address as developers can do wonders with it.

Post #2261

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:27:36 +0800

PSPSDK.

Post #2260

LYNsucks — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:22:51 +0800

Hey Playboy21, what tool/library u use to create homebrew game on da psp?

Post #2259

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:12:19 +0800

Note : There have been many cases of bricks upon upgrade,so it's up to you to take the risk.Otherwise,it's all good.

Requirements :
1)A phat/slim psp which has custom firmware 3.52m33-3 or any firmware above it.
*Minimum requirement is 3.52m33-3*

Guide

1) First of all,you need to set your kernel to 3.xx/4.xx.You can do so in recovery mode or in your VSH menu (if you have the VSH addon plugin installed)

**Recovery : Hold the off switch for 3-5 seconds,then HOLD R and boot your psp up.Now go to configuration,and click X at the "Game Folder Homebrew" option until it displays as 3.xx/4.xx kernel.Example : On a 3.52m33-3/4 psp,it should show as 3.52 kernel.

2) Download the 5.00M33 installer : http://exophase.com/files/psp/5.00M33.rar

3) Download the 5.00 eboot.pbp : http://exophase.com/files/psp/500.PBP

4) Use your preferred software to extract the 5.00M33 rar file.You should now get two folders (UPDATE and Translate) as well as a readme.txt file.

5) Copy the UPDATE folder and paste it in ms0:/PSP/GAME.

** It should now look like this : ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/eboot.pbp **

6)Time,for the 5.00 eboot (step 2).

7) Copy the 500.PBP and paste it in your ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE directory.

** It should now look like this : ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/eboot.pbp and 500.pbp **

8) That's all,seriously.All you need to do now is to run the installer on your PSP.

** The installer will seem very official like,but don't worry,that's how it's supposed to be like **

9) Remember,once the update is over,PRESS X/O when it asks you to do so or your psp will brick!!

10) What else,enjoy!

Post #2258

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:11:01 +0800

I don't know about the UMD.

About the upgrade,yes,you can upgrade directly.

Post #2257

hagon81 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:03:24 +0800

i hav two questions here
1) my UMD seems to be not working. UMD inserted and it wont load
any solution?

2) can i update from 3.80m33 to 5.00m33 directly?

thanks in advance

Post #2256

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:07:40 +0800

Yup, it'll be cool. Imagine if we manage to form a team. We can name it Team LYN and we can code together lol. That'll be cool

Post #2255

benwong88 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:03:47 +0800

hoho.. maybe i should go learn c or c++.. might be fun

Post #2254

Playboy21 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:27 +0800

hehehehehe

Yes,developing your own homebrew is simple,as chicaman mentioned.Just refer to the headers,the functions,then insert them in your code.Add the callbacks,and you're good to go.

[addedon]November 19, 2008, 9:46 am[/addedon]Also,you'll need plenty of patience.Remember Playboy's Shooter? I coded about 4000 + lines of code for that game. No joke.

Post #2253

chicaman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:38:03 +0800

QUOTE(kamikraze @ Nov 19 2008, 03:40 AM)

learn programming not really hard lol.. me comp science student act..
c or c++ is the foundation language of most of common use programming language today.. like java n php.. huhu..
self learning is very useful for job application for engineering course..
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Programming in PSP homebrew shouldnt be difficult , need to know the libraries and reserve word and start programming

Remember the most common Hello World when most of the people start learning programming , I remember the first program I wrote was printed with Hello World.

CODE

#include <pspkernel.h>
#include <pspdebug.h>
#define printf pspDebugScreenPrintf

/* Exit callback */
int exit_callback(int arg1, int arg2, void *common) {
sceKernelExitGame();
return 0;
}

/* Callback thread */
int CallbackThread(SceSize args, void *argp) {
int cbid;

cbid = sceKernelCreateCallback("Exit Callback", exit_callback, NULL);
sceKernelRegisterExitCallback(cbid);

sceKernelSleepThreadCB();

return 0;
}

/* Sets up the callback thread and returns its thread id */
int SetupCallbacks(void) {
int thid = 0;

thid = sceKernelCreateThread("update_thread", CallbackThread, 0x11, 0xFA0, 0, 0);
if(thid >= 0) {
sceKernelStartThread(thid, 0, 0);
}

return thid;
}

int main() {

pspDebugScreenInit();
SetupCallbacks();

printf("Hello World, Lowyat PSP Thread!");

sceKernelSleepThread();

return 0;

}

Here is a simple homebrew program and will show Hello World, Lowyat PSP Thread! , Its not written by me, I copy and paste and edit it to show its easy (Might contain error, so point it out if you can spot it). But not many MALAYSIAN writes homebrew program except Playboy21.

Post #2252

kamikraze — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:40:40 +0800

Post #2251

chicaman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:21:23 +0800

QUOTE(dattebayo @ Nov 18 2008, 08:02 PM)

engineering student but learn programming b4
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QUOTE(Playboy21 @ Nov 18 2008, 10:06 PM)

Ah cool man
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nothing cool lol, just some basic C / C++ with object oriented if not mistaken

Post #2250

metalslayer — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:14:41 +0800

QUOTE(aiman04 @ Nov 18 2008, 08:39 PM)

It's on the front page bro.

I just won a PSP from a lucky draw. Now I have to do a lot of reading again.
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bro, thanks for ur help... i read the 1st post adi..but did not say will it effect the psp console if the stuck pixel and dead pixel in long term or long tm when playing..?

Post #2249

Playboy21 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:06:52 +0800

QUOTE(dattebayo @ Nov 18 2008, 08:02 PM)

engineering student but learn programming b4
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Ah cool man

Post #2248

aiman04 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:39:26 +0800

QUOTE(metalslayer @ Nov 18 2008, 08:32 PM)

i need help here...anybody can give information about dead pixel ...
hw it look like and wat is dead pixel mean..? appecieted u guys help.. thankue very much..
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It's on the front page bro.

I just won a PSP from a lucky draw. Now I have to do a lot of reading again.

Post #2247

metalslayer — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:32:36 +0800

QUOTE(metalslayer @ Nov 18 2008, 08:00 AM)

hi, everyone i am new about this . . Can i noe wat is dead pixel is . . ? And hw it look like ?
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i need help here...anybody can give information about dead pixel ...
hw it look like and wat is dead pixel mean..? appecieted u guys help.. thankue very much..

Post #2246

dattebayo — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:02:53 +0800

QUOTE(Playboy21 @ Nov 18 2008, 12:01 PM)

dattebayo,are you by anychance a programmer?

Just asking
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engineering student but learn programming b4

Post #2245

chianping — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:50:31 +0800

hmmm alittle curious here how do u check the motherboard of a PSP ?for example i go a Sony Center if they have old stocks we can still mod it rite ?

Post #2244

Playboy21 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:01:23 +0800

dattebayo,are you by anychance a programmer?

Just asking

Post #2243

dattebayo — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:14:58 +0800

QUOTE(Xalvin @ Nov 16 2008, 10:34 PM)

Forgot to ask you guys. What are the must-haves for PSP? Theres so many packages selling and I find some things unnecessary.

Heres a sample package :
1 x Sony PSP Slim & Lite console(Black) - Firmware 4.01m33(Modded)
1 x Battery Pack (1200mAh) *100% original
1 x AC Adapter (100-240V) *100% original
1 x Box & Printed Material
~~1 x Polycarbonate Case~~
~~1 x USB Car Charger~~
1 x Retractable Charging Cable & Data Cable
~~1 x UMD Disc and MS Pro Duo Card Case~~ //just taruh all inside the pouch lah
~~1 x Neck Strap~~ ??
1 x Wrist Strap
1 x Cleaning Cloth
1 x Screen Protector
~~1 x 4 Analog Stick Silicon Gloves~~
~~1 x Earphone~~ //if u alrdy have one
~~1 x Games~~ //for wut leh
~~1 x PSP Slim Soft Pouch~~ Change it to a airfoam pouch for maximum protection.
1 x Sony Hand Strap
1 x Sony Pro Duo Memory Stick 4GB for PSP

From what I see, most important is Battery, AC Adaptor, and Memory Card.
What other things I need? Is the 2 in 1 cable important? I think I'll need it to transfer downloaded files from my comp right?

Again, is the above package enough for me to : Surf Online using WFi, watch movies and videos, and play PS1 Games, and MP3?
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that;s it, my 2 cents