I saw considerable traffic from my 3.80 M33 is released post look for a way to convert from Sony’s official Firmware to the current one so I thought of making a guide for it.
Okay I lied part of the title. I was supposed to start off with a How to on downgrading but so you don’t mess anything up, why don’t you just use the guide I followed. It’ll help you downgrade your PSP (Phat for Slims you need to use this guide) to 1.50 and allow you to install custom firmwares.
Note 1: Make sure your PSP is charged to at least 78% or is connected via AC adaptor before you decide to change firmwares
Note 2: DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT reset, turn off, or interrupt your PSP while upgrading/installing firmwares otherwise you’ll end up bricking it.
Note 3: If you have questions post them below. I’ll try my best to help you.
Note 4: The guide was made from a collection of Readme’s from all the mentioned CFW dumbed down so even the most novice of PSP users will understand. If you still miss something, post a question.
On with the Guide:
Installing 3.52 M33 on a downgraded PSP (1.50)
Requirements:
- A PSP on 1.50 Firmware. Downgrade or A PSP with any OE firmware
- PSP battery that’s at least 78% full
- The 3.52 M33 installation file
- A USB cable, to connect your PSP to a PC.
Installation of 3.52 M33 on 1.50 Firmware:
- Extract the 3.52 M33 files to your computer.
- Copy the folders ‘kxploitpatcher and kxploitpatcher%’ to the directory; ‘X:/PSP/GAME/’ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Copy the folder ‘M33CREATOR’ to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Download the official 3.52 update and rename to 352.PBP.
- Copy the 352.PBP to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME/M33CREATOR/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Download the official 1.50 update and rename to 150.PBP.
- Copy the 150.PBP to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME150/M33CREATOR/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Run ‘3.52 M33 CREATOR’ under GAME on your PSP
- Run ‘3.52 M33UPDATE’ under GAME on your PSP
- After all process is complete, press X. Your PSP will reboot.
- Congratulations, you’ve just installed 3.52 M33
Installation of 3.52 M33 on OE/M33 Firmware:
- Extract the 3.52 M33 files to your computer.
- Copy the folder ‘M33CREATOR’ to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME150/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Download the official 3.52 update and rename to 352.PBP.
- Copy the 352.PBP to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME/M33CREATOR/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Download the official 1.50 update and rename to 150.PBP.
- Copy the 150.PBP to the directory; X:/PSP/GAME150/M33CREATOR/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Run 3.52 M33 CREATOR under GAME on your PSP
- Run 3.52 M33UPDATE under GAME on your PSP
- After all process is complete, press X. Your PSP will reboot.
- Congratulations, you’ve just installed 3.52 M33
Now in order to switch from 3.52 M33 to 3.71 M33, you need update 4 of 3.52
Installation of 3.52 M33-4 Update on 3.52 M33:
- Download 3.52 M33-4 and extract it to your computer.
- Copy the Update folder to X:/PSP/GAME/ on your PSP’s memory stick.
- Run 3.52 M33-4 UPDATE under GAME on your PSP
- After all process is complete, press X. Your PSP will reboot.
- Congratulations, you’ve just installed 3.52 M33-4
As a precaution, format your Memory Stick or delete all used files before proceeding. After which you can proceed to the next installation.
Tagged with: Custom Firmware, PSP, Tips
Filed Under: Mobile Gaming, Tips and Tutorials









well when i apply the 3.52m33-3or4 update my psp stick to the save data option in the game menu after the reboot is done. what shall i do?
Wow this is the manual way of doing the upgrade. I used an easy installer for mine .
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yep. Doing things the hard way is the best for some people (easier to get at the top of SERPs too ^^)
Note.. to jay (guy with the reply) I still don’t understand what you’re trying to say =(
i have a ofw psp and i want to convert to a cfw ..what should i do please help me please…i dont have a pandora battery
[re=1504]Aerial[/re]: Read my most recent post for an easy to follow guide to making a pandora battery
Amazing article! Detailed and very interested. I am going to recommend this blog to my friends.