Unofficial CFW 5.01 M33: simple workaround to bypass PS Store FW check
So Sony‘s just released the official FW 5.01 update for the PSP. Not only does it fix some problems with certain memory sticks, but apparently, they included some security check! Turns out that folks who don’t update to FW 5.01 are blocked out of the PlayStation Store. If you absolutely can’t live without the PS Store, you might be wondering if Dark AleX will release a new CFW to bypass this firmware check. Well, if you can’t wait, a couple of people have already discovered a simple solution to grant you access to the Store. Hit the full article to learn how!
While Sony‘s just released the official FW 5.01 update for the PSP, some of you may be left hanging with a question: is Dark AleX working on an 5.01 M33?
After all, Sony’s incorporated some firmware check that blocks out those who aren’t on FW 5.01 from accessing the PlayStation Store. Chances are, if it’s absolutely imperative that you get to access the PS Store, then a patch is called for. Or is it?
Some fellow by the name of Dudash discovered a simple work around solution to supposedly grant you access to the PS Store, even without a CFW 5.01 M33 from DAX. Here’s how:
- Run the 5.00 M33 installer and stop when it prompts you to press X to start SCE Updater, R to exit
- Take out the memory stick
- Download the official 5.01 update data
- Rename the 5.01 update (UPDATE.PBP) to 500.pbp
- Paste it to “X:PSPGAMEUPDATE” and overwrite the original (real) 500.pbp
- Pop the MS card back in and continue
This Will Give You 5.01m33
From The Beginning Of The SCE Updater, It Will Say
PSP System Software
Version 5.01
Start
And Now You Can Enter The Playstation Store Without Getting An Error!
Likewise, this same procedure was also discovered by Erland in our QJ.NET forums. You can check the Visit link below to see his set of instructions, but ultimately, they’re the same.
Please be advised that this hasn’t been tested to be absolutely 100% working for all cases – especially since FW 5.01 also integrates some fixes with certain Memory Stick models. This procedure might not work for certain cards. Given that, we advise caution in trying this out for yourself, just in case something happens.
Also, some of you may want to wait for an official update from Dark AleX (he’s already promising an M33-2, just so you know), but for now, this is what we’ve been hearing around the web.
Thanks to Dudash for the find!
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