Dark_Alex does it again: 3.10 OE released!
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Feb 4th 2007 at 11:20AM }
Homebrew developer Dark_Alex must have some kind of messianic complex, because he is nearly worshiped by all in the PSP homebrew community. His series of "open edition" firmwares include all the functionality of Sony's official firmware ... and then some. Recent releases unlocked full-resolution video, and allowed users to overclock their system, remove region coding, and more.Sony released firmware 3.10, which patches vulnerabilities that allowed the PSP to be downgraded to a homebrew-capable version. A few days later, Dark_Alex has followed suit, allowing homebrew users to gain all the benefits from Sony's latest firmware while running hombrew.
Details on how to download and install this latest open edition firmware can be found here.
[Via DCEmu]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
the_ninja_kid @ Feb 4th 2007 2:16PM
i was using official firmware becuz i didnt want to lose my official psp funcionality... but i recently downgraded fro 3.03 and went to 3.03 oe-c becuz i nvr saw a reason why not to, so im gonna upgrade
Kola @ Feb 4th 2007 12:20PM
I feel like I owe this guy something. I mean I wish I could buy him a beer or something. If I was Sony I would have hired him so long ago, or at least tried to pay him off it's like he's just mocking Sony now.
jamma @ Feb 4th 2007 12:54PM
I'm suprised that they haven't paid him off. He seems to know exactly what we want from the psp whilst the well paid guys at sony haven't a clue. Regardless, Dark_Alex is a genius and and i am eternally gratefull
Rob @ Feb 4th 2007 1:25PM
This is stupid to ask, but is it "safe" to do it from 3.03 OE C
Bones3010 @ Feb 4th 2007 5:37PM
Alright, I'm a clueless newbie... Does his custom firmware allow use of UMD games up to 3.10, or is the "official" sony firmware still required for that? Also, is there an installation for dummies guide out there somewhere? (the link pspfanboy provided seems to be dead)
jack @ Feb 4th 2007 1:37PM
wow i thought i was good... at programing
shit its all .....well french to me
Claudius @ Feb 4th 2007 1:57PM
@Bones:
You can use your UMD games like you always do.
It's basically the same, but with homebrew capabilities. No need for anything extra (unless you want to install some plug-ins) :o
lewdvig @ Feb 4th 2007 2:13PM
Maybe he DOES work for Sony. Guerrilla marketing.
With PSP sales in the tank, why not? I am sure Sony profit from every PSP hardware sold - and every memorystick (especially the big ones).
the_ninja_kid @ Feb 4th 2007 2:19PM
ill wait till the edition that can be upgraded from 3.03 oe-c comes out, to download this yu need to downgrade then upgrade
B1gC72 @ Feb 4th 2007 2:33PM
i completely shunned the homebrew community previously. i thought it was so much of a hassle but at the same time, i hated the idea of having to pay for PSOne games i already own again. so i finally broke down and downgraded with the latest downgrader and i could not be any happier with my PSP right now. this guy has some kinda talent. sony is retarded for not trying to stop him. its like the entire Sony corporation vs. Dark Alex......and Alex is winning.
jamma @ Feb 4th 2007 2:35PM
@ the_ninja_kid
you don't need to downgrade from 3.03OE-C, you can launch it directly by puting the files into the Game 150 folder
lewdvig @ Feb 4th 2007 3:18PM
In addition to wonderful hacks, he writes greta readmes. #9 should read it.
Bones3010 @ Feb 4th 2007 5:39PM
Oops... Sorry for the duplicate post!
Bored @ Feb 4th 2007 6:01PM
#8 - You CAN upgrade directly from 3.03OE-C to 3.10OE-A. I just did that without a problem. Just place what you would place under GAME in GAME150 instead, and it will run using the 1.50 kernel.
Just make sure you DON'T use any plugins made for 3.03OE in 3.10OE. There is a large risk of bricking your PSP if you do.
Enjoy! :)
Mike @ Feb 4th 2007 9:14PM
I want to try this, but it seems so confusing. I will probably destroy my psp if I do. Is there a way to run homebrew on a 2.81?
Kade Storm @ Feb 4th 2007 9:20PM
I tip my cap to Dark Alex! Keep it up, man!
grem28 @ Feb 5th 2007 11:30AM
I have v2.8 . What do i do to get this? I'm totally clueless. If anyone can email me... grem28[@]gmail.com without the square brackets of course. thanx all!
benjio @ Feb 5th 2007 2:05PM
If you want to use this, you must have 1.50 or another DX custom firmware. If you have any other version, you must first downgrade to 1.50.
Team reign has made downgrading VERY easy for any firmware from 1.50 to 3.03.
Just read this article. It will explain everything.
http://www.psp-hacks.com/2007/01/31/easy-upgrade-downgrade-packages/
If you have 3.10, you're SOL and probably have to wait until an exploit is found for this version. I probably wouldn't upgrade again until then if you really want to run homebrew and it might be a while. Or take your PSP back to walmart and exchange it for another and hope it has anything other than 3.03.
Jordan @ Feb 5th 2007 2:15PM
Is there any way i can get my 3.03 PSP to 3.10 oe, i don't have GTA: VCS so i can't downgrade, is there any other way?
rendezvous65 @ Feb 5th 2007 4:02PM
Sadly thats the only way to do the update. You will need the noobz 3.03 to 1.5 downgrader. I hope this helps.
http://tinyurl.com/yp2fgl
This can find you a cheap copy that is unpatched.
Json @ Feb 6th 2007 2:26PM
Keep reading about homebrews, though I'd check out DarkAlex's page on how to do it. Oh my god, is there anywhere that explains how to do this if one is not a I.T. guy? Or does one have to have an engineering degree to understand. Help!
Matthew @ Mar 12th 2007 6:27AM
You need GTA vcs to downgrade by what i have read on the internet, if you just rent a copy of GTA and hope its got version 2.0 or ask anyone you know whos got a psp if they have GTA.
boot_1234 @ Mar 12th 2007 11:04PM
what does 3.10 do and how do I get like super mario bros on my psp like download the game and put it on how do I do this
MICOH @ Apr 5th 2007 7:24AM
i have 3.10 firmware i want to make it 3.10oe-a i follow the step after i copy the 4 folder two of them are corrupted and the two are ok i run the white icon that you mention mr dark alex but it wont run it gives me error stating the game colud not be started 8002014c pls help me... ibuy it here in singapore thnx for your help...
MICOH @ Apr 5th 2007 9:26AM
benjo i follow all the step that you mention. i have a 3.10 software version i want to make it 3.10 oe-a. i copy all the 4 folder that you mention but the 2 folder corrupted the other 2 are ok the red and white icon then i try to run the white icon as you mention then when i do its give me the erro stating the game cannot be started 8002014c