Flashing Fun with PRX Modules

Submitted by greg; October 22, 2008

Here are two PRX modules for you CFW 5.00 M33 users --

popcorn.prx (v2) -- courtesy of Dark_AleX. It's actually an update from the previously released fix. Flash popcorn.prx to "flash0:/kd" to correct PSOne/PSX compatibility issues.
npinstaller_plugin.prx & version.txt -- seemingly the only files changed in firmware 5.01 from 5.00. This should correct the larger capacity PRO Duos from producing an insufficient space error. Flash npinstaller_plugin.prx to "flash0:/vsh/module" and version.txt to "flash0:/vsh/etc."

Tags: Dark_AleX, PSP Custom Firmware, PSP Firmware, PSP Plugins

ahh I had my NFO previously saved. Although I was getting that software update required error all morning till I applied the npinstaller - So im not sure...

Only thing diff from the instructions was I didn't overwrite the existing files. I renamed them first then copied the new ones over. Turned off the PSP then back on and once it tested out, then I deleted the old stuff.

# -hacks 2008-10-22 14:13

Tried that too - no go. Can't get to the sign up screen where I select I have an existing account. Weak.

# Daniel 2008-10-22 14:18

For some reason I'm not seeing those folders on my flash and I'm running 5.00 m33. Infact here's a screenshot..

http://img55.imageshack.us/img...

# dekon00 2008-10-22 14:25

the version.txt file goes in vsh/etc

the npinstaller_plu gin.prx goes in vsh/module

You may need to disable hide protected operating system files within explorer to view the vsh/module directory

# johnsbluesocks 2008-10-22 14:27

i figured it out greg and daniel:
if you are using Xplora to flash the files into flash0 then delete the original files BEFORE you cut and paste the new ones in - the overwrite doesnt seem to work, it just leaves the old files. hope this helps.

# dekon00 2008-10-22 14:28

Im using a ta-080 fat and it seems to work fine for me...

# Amrish 2008-10-22 14:31

cool, that'll solve my mem stick issue.

but what im really waiting for is a new popsloader. im sure dax is already hard at work

# Daniel 2008-10-22 14:39

Lol I got it now. Geez I'm going to Itt Tech...you'd think I'd know this stuff XD

# InvncibilityCloak 2008-10-22 16:55

You need hidden files and folders turned on on your computer.
At the top, go to View>Folder Options
Choose the View tab, scroll down and find "Hidden Files and Folders" and select "Show hidden files and folders"
They will now "magically" appear

# johnsbluesocks 2008-10-22 17:11

ok, so now I get passed the firmware upgrade screen but it doesnt connect and I get the message

'A DNAS error has occurred. The operation timed out.'

What am I missing?

# Razyel 2008-10-22 17:11

i delete the original files and then i copied the new ones.

the version.txt file goes in vsh/etc
the npinstaller_plu gin.prx goes in vsh/module

but can't access Playstation Network - i should sigth in, but then comes a "Update needed".

# Richard Lucas 2008-10-22 17:29

Replaced both the .PRXs and the version.txt. Now I seem to be able to get past the version update screen but I can't download anything. It always seems to freeze and cause the PSP to reset, or it stops at a blue screen until I press circle to go back... Anyone else have this problem or, even better, know how to fix this? It allowed me to download stuff before the 5.01 update so I'm wondering if I should have just kept the original npinstaller_plu gin.prx!!!

(On a brighter note... At least I can finally play FF7 again!)

# wid0w 2008-10-22 18:03

I seem to have the same problem too... only tried once though and i get the empty screen with the "press 0 to get back"

# ThievingSix 2008-10-22 18:35

Update to 5.0 m33-2. Go in the recovery menu, then to configuration, and enable the "Use version.txt"

# 713TEX 2008-10-22 21:51

It's a no go for me.

I decrypted 5.01 using the 5.00 PSARdumper and flashed the "vsh/etc/version.txt" file.

Then I seen this post and copied the text over the text in the "vsh/etc/version.txt" file.

Still nothing.

# bonbon 2008-10-23 09:19

i still cant see the module folder. i did the show hidden folder thing but still no module folder. i tried to create a module folder but its give me the error massage cannot create because the folder already exist. help please

# Richard Lucas 2008-10-23 14:57

I finally managed to fix the PSN Store frozen download problem on my PSP... I just used Psardumper to get the original npinstaller_plu gin.prx from the 5.00 OFW update and used it to replace the one in the VSH/MODULE folder. I don't know if it's the sort of thing I'd recommend but it is working now without any problems (And I have a 8GB SanDisk MS)

(As this is an old thread,I will copy and paste this solution into the M33-3 thread just to spread the word!)

@ BonBon
You may have figured it out by now because a lot of people made the same mistake and it's already been solved but just in case...
You need to Unhide system files as well, which is a different thing to just showing the hidden files and folders... It's a separate check box just a litte under the Hidden Files and Folders one.

# Richard Lucas 2008-10-23 16:49

UPDATE: I decided to experiment a little as I wasn't convinced that my solution was completely satisfactory.
I used psardumper on the 5.01 OFW update to get the newer npinstaller_plu gin.prx. Seeing as I am still able to download from the PS Store I can only assume the problem was with the way Dark Alex dumped the plugin for his earlier fix. So if you have problems downloading from the PS Store my advice is to dump the plugin yourself using Psardumper and the 5.01 OFW update as I believe the file is affected by the model number (Or even serial number...)of the PSP it is dumped on.

# bonbon 2008-10-23 18:13

got it. thank! :)

# nandu 2008-10-28 02:46

hi i am new to psp world..i have recently updated my psp to 5.01 official firmware and now not able to play any iso games can you please tell me how to install iso files in 5.01...please need help guys waiting for your replies...

# Gabriel 2008-11-17 16:37

where can i download does files?

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