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Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B for HEN Released

PSPFan — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:12:17 +0000

Custom Firmware 503 GEN-B released.

Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B has been released. This custom firmware update for PSP-3000 / PSP-2000 TA-088v3 owners now lets users play original firmware 5.55+ games with out the need of Game Decrypter. So no more eboot patching and rebuilding ISO’s with UMDGen. Your now level with 5.50 GEN-D2 users, same options more or less.

Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B Release notes:

Background of core functions:

* Compatible with PSP-3000 and PSP-2000 v3 official firmware 5.03
* Play backups of games REQUIRE PSP firmware above 5.03, including 6.xx
* Reading UMD REQUIRE firmware above 5.03, including 6.xx
* Reading UMD / ISO games protected against the custom firmware.
* Play of PS1 games
* GEN available VSH MENU (SELECT)
* Recovery in VSH available
* Reading Homebrews
* Etc..

It is time to get down to that angry because we have failed to resolve.

Known Bugs:

* MGS demo refuses to run
We’ve tried everything and what works in 5.50GEN-D2 has not worked in the 5.03GEN-B. Pity …

* The Recovery mode menu is “mixed”
The RECOVERY MODE 5.02GEN-A has been patched to run on the PSP-3000. It can change the most usual options but we encounter some problems with this VSH Recovery in and we have not managed to fix it. In fact, the menu sees some of his lines not properly allocated and others who do not work. Note that on a PSP-3000, the recovery is useless, or nearly so, since all the useful features found in the VSH menu or in Ultimate VSH menu Total_Noob of Total_Noob we strongly recommend that you install.

Remember in order to update to 5.03 GEN-B you need to have 5.03 GEN-A already up and running. *Not needed you can go straight to 5.03 GEN-B. Here are some tips to get on the road to CFW 5.03 GEN-B :

Ok first up you’ll need a PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 with a TA-088v3 *duh…

Now make sure your running Firmware 5.03 or less (On FW 5.03+ Sorry this isn’t for ya. ChickHEN only works on 5.03!)

Install chickHEN R2 and get it running. This will help: Guide to running ChickHEN R2

Once in the Homebrew Enabled Environment aka HEN, run GEN-B. Simple!

Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file.

Oh and while your at it, Team GEN recommends you install this: Ultimate VSH Menu Revised by Total_Noob, it will give you some useful VSH Menu functions since the Recovery Menu is practically useless….

Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B for HEN Delayed – Coming Tomorrow

PSPFan — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:49:18 +0000

Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B Release delayed.

Update – Its out: http://pspslimhacks.com/custom-firmware-5-03-gen-b-for-hen-released/

PSPGen have just recently posted that the release of Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B for ChickHEN has been delayed. The reason behind this was they found a recovery bug that prevented certain games from playing. One of which was the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker demo. Instead of releasing it today and later needing to release 5.03 GEN-B2. Team GEN have decided it would be best to wait, fix it and have it ready for release tomorrow.

This is not a problem with the CFW but a recovery bug. If you remember, the recovery of 5.03GEN-A already had a problem: all option lines were shuffled. The correction of this problem comes with another bug in some options like the “use version.txt” which doesn’t work anymore and prevents the launch of the MGS.

5.03 GEN-B is now set for release tomorrow night (French time that is) We’ll keep you posted and have it up for download the moment its released.

Source: PSPGen

Tags: ChickHEN R2, Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B, GEN Custom Firmware

WIP Video 5.03 GEN-B for HEN running 5.55+ OFW games

PSPFan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:27 +0000

MaGiXien has give word on a 5.03 GEN-B demo video he made (embedded above), which shows 5.03 GEN-B in action. The video demonstrates a ChickHEN R2 enabled PSP, running 5.03 GEN-B running various firmware 5.55+ games without any issues. The same feature that 5.50 GEN-D has. No more patching games for PSP-3000 owners once its released. And just a few more days to wait now as its due October 31st.

Source: PSPGen

Oh and remember in order to use this you’ll need 3 things:

1) A PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 TA-088v3
2) Running Firmware 5.03 or less. This is important. If your on 5.50 or 6.10 your tough out of luck I’m afraid.
3) ChickHEN R2 working + 5.03 GEN-A, ready to run 5.03 GEN-B

Tags: ChickHEN R2, Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN for HEN, Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B, GEN Custom Firmware

PSP-3000 / TA088v3 users: Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B coming..

PSPFan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:38:35 +0000

Seeing many PSP-3000 users here on the site constantly asking, “What about us PSP-3000 users or TA088v3 PSP-2000 users?” well your times coming as Team GEN hasn’t forgotten about you guys. Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B is coming. And will have the same features as Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D. So you’ll be able to play Firmware 5.55+ games with out the need of Game Decrypter.

Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B will feature:

PSP-2000 v3 and PSP-3000 support

PS1/PSOne game compatibility

Run protected UMDs/backups

Run 5.55+ required UMDs/backups

GEN VSH MENU

Recovery in VSH

Remember in order to use CFW 5.03 GEN-B your going to need a PSP with 5.03 or less firmware. And then ChickHEN R2. Luckily Skyline969 has an easy Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A installer, which installs 5.03 firmware, ChickHEN R2 and Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A. This will get you up to speed for the 5.03 GEN-B release come 31st October.

Source: PSPGen

Tools to help you get to 5.03 GEN-A ready for the 5.03 GEN-B update:

Tags: ChickHEN R2, Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B, GEN Custom Firmware

Game Decrypter: Run 5.55 + 6.00 games on CFW 5.50 GEN & 5.03 GEN-A

PSPFan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:04:33 +0000

PSP Game Decrypter in the works: Play 5.55 Firmware games on 5.50 GEN + 5.03 GEN-A.

Its out!, Download is below. You’ll Also need UMDGEN 4 for this. Decrypts both Firmware 5.55 games and firmware 6.00 games. But not all of them work due to some headers on the prx files.

Edit: Game Decrypter Version 2 is out! Grab it here: Game Decrypter V2

Release text and how to:

..:::Yoshihiro’s 5.55 & 6.00 games decrypter:::..

hi guyz this tool is here for let you use your original game backup
on CFW 5.50 gen B-2 .

how i can use this tool ?
1 :lets go first you need to install the GameZDecryptZ folder in your X:PSP/GAME folder
2 : put your EBOOT.BIN extracted from UMDGEN PSP_GAME/SYSDIR and put it on root of your memory stick
3 : now you can boot game decrypter now you can press X 5 seconds later it’s done
4 : connect your usb cable check on root of your memory stick you have a new folder called decryptor
5 : copy the eboot.bin from the decryptor folder inside umdgen and rebuild your iso

Voilà

Enjoy it Yoshihiro

PS : not all games working because some games use some fact header on prx files

09/29/09

PSP developer Yoshihiro and the GENyUS team is working on a PSP Eboot / Game decrypter, that will patch 5.55 firmware games to work on ChickHEN enabled PSP-3000’s running Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A and also PSP-1000’s and PSP-2000’s on Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-A to B2.

But what we can gather it will be used in conjunction with UMDGen 4, so experience of UMDGEN is required.

The above screenshot is apparent proof of MotorStorm: Arctic Edge running on 5.03 GEN on a PSP-3000 and PSP-2000 TA-088v3. Yes, to all you PSP-3000 users. Its for the PSP-3000 too. No need to keep asking for a solution as it’s coming!. But for those of you that can run ChickHEN R2 & CFW 5.03 GEN-A and haven’t upgraded past firmware 5.03.

If you have Firmware 5.50 on your PSP-3000 your out of luck I’m afraid.

Source: PSPGen

Remember this application is only for patching games you legally own. A UMD copy you wish to run from your Memory Stick Pro Duo for example. NOT for running illegally downloaded ISO / CSO files. PSP Slim Hacks owns all their ISO games in UMD format and so should you!

Thanks ramito123 for the tip!

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Need help?

Rith has posted a easy to follow tutorial on just how to use Yoshihro’s Game Decrypter to patch your ISO’s you made from your UMD copy. And how to get them to work on your PSP running either Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN or Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A

If your a TA88v3+ PSP-2000 or PSP-3000 user with firmware 5.03 or less please check this post (link below) for help running ChickHEN R2 and CFW 5.03 GEN-A Guide to running ChickHEN R2 on your PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 TA088v3 + and also read up about installing CFW 5.03 GEN-A here: http://pspslimhacks.com/503gen-a-custom-firmware-released/

Tags: ChickHEN R2, Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN for HEN, Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-A, Game Decrypter, GENyUS, PSP Game Decrypter

Ultimakillz’s PSP Tutorial on How to Install CFW on Any PSP

PSPFan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:16:38 +0000

The ultimate tutorial on how to install cfw on any PSP.

Forum expert UltimaKillz has posted, without a doubt the best PSP tutorial on how to install custom firmware on any PSP. This tutorial is very well written. It provides all the links and info needed. Information like flashing Custom Firmware with a Pandora battery, using chickHEN R2, and CFWEnabler. Its all there, covering PSP-1000’s to PSP-2000’s and the last release the PSP-3000. Which firmwares are hackable and which aren’t. Types of motherboards which can be flashed and others that need ChickHEN.

With a great layout and step by step instructions this is perfect for anyone new to the PSP Custom Firmware scene and would like to delve into the world of homebrew games and applications via CFW.

So check it out, we can’t recommend it enough. Big thumbs up to Ultimakillz

Link: Ultimakillz’s PSP Tutorial on How to Install CFW on Any PSP

Tags: ChickHEN R2, PSP Hack Tutorials, PSP Tutorial

Savegame Exploit found in PSP Firmware 5.50?

PSPFan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:57:41 +0000

5.50 Savegame Exploit found?

We resisted posting this one yesterday. But its not been proven fake or otherwise. So we’ll post it. But take it with a pinch of salt. German user Miche2245 has found a save game vulnerability in Firmware 5.50. Apparently Monster Hunter Portable 2 (JAP) and Need for Speed: Underground (ENG) are the only reported UMD games to be working at this stage with the save game exploit.

If your on PSP Firmware 5.50 and have Need for Speed: Underground English UMD, why not download the exploit and give it a go? Once the exploit works (if it works) You can then load up ChickHEN R2 and Custom Firmware Enabler 3.5. After all that work make sure you just put your PSP into standby mode. Oh and do post us some solid proof this works!

Source: PSPking.de (German)

Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Tags: ChickHEN R2, PSP Firmware 5.50, SaveGame Exploit

ChickHEN Mod – Load ChickHEN smoother

PSPFan — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:33:27 +0000

ChickHEN Mod - Load ChickHEN R2 smoother.

PSP Developer m0skit0 has release a mod for ChickHEN R2 that will enable ChickHEN to load much smoother. This will help users that are having trouble to getting chickHEN to load up after many attempts. This should reduce the amount of attempts needed to get it to load up.

To install the program:

1. Power on the PSP
2. Connect to the PC via USB.
3. Open the folder of the PSP and copy the download (in the root of the MS)
4. Decompress ChickHEN Mod.zip. Answer “Yes” to all replacements.
5. Now we do a safe extraction of the PSP and switch to PSP now
6. Press O to cancel USB connection
7. Go to Photos, down to Memory Stick and press X
8. Wait for the egg image to load in the ChickHEN Mod square.
9. When it’s loaded press X (no need for timing here)
10. DO NOTHING MORE, JUST WAIT

If you are successful, you’ll see the green light flashing and it will reboot in the ChickHEN environment. After that, you can now enable the CFW Enabler v1.0. If it doesn’t work, just reset your PSP and go back to step 7.

Source: Dark_Alex forums

Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file. Tags: chickHEN, ChickHEN R2

Guide to running ChickHEN R2 on your PSP-3000 / TA88v3

PSPFan — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:06:56 +0000

Finally we have Homebrew on the PSP-3000 or TA88v3 thanks to Davee and Team Typhoon. Here we bring you a small ChickHEN tutorial / guide on how to best set up ChickHEN in order to get it running and fast. Plus some recommend Homebrew Games and Emulators to get you started!

Here’s a quick run down of what we’re doing to need to get ChickHEN:

A PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 with firmware 5.03 (This is imperative, you won’t get ChickHEN to ever load with out it!)

The lastest ChickHEN release.

And a lot of patience

Firstly make sure your PSP-3000 or TA88v3 PSP-2000 has PSP Firmware 5.03 installed. Check in your PSP XMB go to Settings/ System Settings / System infomation. If you don’t have PSP 5.03 installed download it here. Create a folder called UPDATE in PSP/GAME on your memory stick and place the eboot from the archive into the folder. Run the 5.03 Firmware update from GAME / Memory stick and you will have 5.03. The firmware required to run ChickHEN.

Now download the ChickHEN R2 release from here. Open the CHickHEN R2 archive and place the folder inside Slim with gif images into your PSP memory stick location like so PSP/PHOTO (later it will be PSP/PHOTO/ChickHEN). Now place the h.bin into the root of your memory stick pro duo. Where the folders PSP, MUSIC etc are located.

Ok next step place the memory stick into the PSP. We have found this step helps ChickHEN boot with less attempts, go your PSP XMB, to settings and Restore Default Settings. Your PSP will reset, now go back into settings and turn off UMD Auto-Start and UMD Cache. We found ChickHEN loads in 2-3 goes after doing this.

Now go into Photo / Memory Stick and ChickHEN. And wait, you will see five egg giff images, these will start to load thumbnails. Your PSP may freeze and reset. Just keep retrying and ChickHEN R2 will load up….But if you see flashing colors, your PSP will reboot into ChickHEN your homebrew ready!

With ChickHEN R2 loaded now starts the fun part. (P.S You can put your PSP into standby now so you don’t have to go through the whole process again)

Recommended homebrew games and emulators for ChickHEN. As tested by us:

PSP-3000 Running Metal Slug GBA

PSP Emulators like UO gPSP Kai 3.3 and Capcom Play System 1 Emulator which gives you great classic games like Street Fighter II. And homebrew games like REminiscence (Flashback) and Tyrian Open.

Street Fighter II running on PSP-3000 thanks to ChickHEN R2

Trouble shooting:

Q: I can’t get ChickHEN to boot, It always freezes.
A: Keep trying, make sure your PSP has firmware 5.03

Q: How to I keep ChickHEN loaded?
A: Don’t shut down your PSP, use standby to keep ChickHEN loaded.

Tags: chickHEN, ChickHEN R2

ChickHEN R2 for Firmware 5.03 Released

PSPFan — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:14:22 +0000

Davee: ChickHEN R2 Released - Homebrew now works

True to his word, Davee has released ChickHEN R2 for Firmware 5.03. This release Davee has fixed the homebrew bug and TIFF images have been blocked while in HEN.

ChickHEN R2 for Firmware 5.03 Changelog:

[ChickHEN Revision 2] – Team Typhoon

[Changelog]
- Now supports homebrew
- Homebrew Support enhanced
- Tiff image blocking in HEN (displays unsupported)

[What it does?]
ChickHEN works as a homebrew enabler for all PSP models (1000, 2000 and 3000) and allows execution of homebrew games and apps on 5.03 Official firmware. It can allow you to play games such as Bugz!, Jellycar or run apps such as pspfiler and PSPTube. Homebrew enhances the experience of a normal PSP without any faulty side-effects.

[What it does not do?]
- Run ISO, CSO or any other form of UMD backup.
- Run PSX Games
- Touch The Flash of your beloved PSP
- Magically allow the use of Custom Firmware (on TA-088v3 or PSP 3000)
- Load plugins

[How do I use it?]
Depending on your PSP Model, you’re going to need a specific tiff image. If you have a Phat (1000) PSP, use the tiff image supplied in the “PHAT” folder and copy it to ms0:/PSP/PHOTO. Else copy the tiff image in the “SLIM” folder to ms0:/PSP/PHOTO.
After you’ve copied the image to your PSP, you can copy the h.bin supplied to the root of the memorystick (ms0:/). This should be sufficient for PSP to reboot into ChickHEN.

[Can it break my PSP?]
ChickHEN works differently to all previous HEN’s. Instead of flashing to flash0, it resides entirely in RAM to prevent any damage to the system. Sure enough, you can run applications in HEN to flash stuff but I strongly recommend against it. ChickHEN comes with no warrenty, no guanantee and you run this software under your own responsibility.

As stated, HEN comes with no warrenty, and this software should not be used in conjunction with homebrew which can countervent any copyright laws.

[Credits]
Team Typhoon – ChickHEN
MaTiAz: TIFF Eggsploit
Lawrence Jackson (LCJ14) – PSP 3000
Cloudy: Betatesting
MforMature staff: For everything
Everyone else who gave help during the development

So just like before depending on weather you have a PSP-1000 (fat) or PSP-2000 / PSP-3000 (slim) place the h.bin file in your MS root and the chickHEN folder with images in PSP/PHOTO on your memory stick pro duo. Now if you don’t have that folder PSP/PHOTO don’t panic just create it and place the folder in there.

For example if you have a PSP-3000 you would put the Slim ChickHEN folder in PSP/PHOTO so it looks like PSP/PHOTO/ChickHEN with the pretty egg gifs inside. (Sorry but we have to be crystal clear for some people it seems!)

Now making sure you have PSP Firmware 5.03 installed, don’t have PSP firmware 5.03? Get it here -> PSP Firmware 5.03

Ok now in the PSP XMB go to Photo’s / Memory stick and then the chickHEN folder and wait! If it works you’ll see a few colours flash and then your PSP is rebooting itself loading up the chickHEN homebrew environment. Now you can go to Game in the XMB and load some homebrew!!. This time it will work!

Now you’ll be looking for some Emulators like GBA emulators, Super Nintendo, plus some cool homebrew games. Visit our huge PSP Emulator section and PSP Downloads for homebrew games, homebrew applications for your homebrew enabled PSP-3000 or TA88v3 PSP-2000.

Source: Davee’s Site

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