Minimum required to install it:

* A PSP-1000 or PSP-2000 v1 or v2 (hackable PSP's only)
* A PSP with Custom Firmware 3.52 M33-3 or higher already installed

Installation:

WARNING: Be sure to disable all plugins or custom themes before upgrading

Just copy UPDATE folder to PSP\GAME folder then run it in XMB

What are the possibilities of our Custom firmware 5.50GEN-A:

* All functions of the official 5.50 firmware
o The [Information Board] has been added under [PlayStation Network]
Those of you who have a PS3 should be familiar with this feature, which displays news and updates from SCEE in the upper right corner of the screen. 
You can now obtain information about the games ahead of the new content available on the Playstation Store, and other news from your PSP even if you are 
connected to WiFi. Note that on PS3, this feature is disabled by most users as it is accused of slowing down the connection and the console.
o Support for Internet security service provided by Trend Micro has been added to [Internet Browser]
- End Micro Web Security: use technology to block access to malicious sites that can steal personal information and confidential -
- Trend Micro Kid's Safety: You can block access to websites with inappropriate content.
o icone [Internet Search] has been added to the menu bar of your browser
Was it really necessary?

o In the menu option of a game, you can now perform an Internet search using the name of the game as a keyword.
By selecting the icon of the game and then pressing triangle and selecting [Internet Search] in the options menu allows you to 
get search results based on the name of the game This feature also comes from the PS3 or she appeared with the recent 2.70 update

o It is now possible to see an additional level of hierarchy under [Photo] [Music] and [Video]
It is now possible to create and access sub-folders in the folders Music, video and photo. More seriously missing.

* Launch of UMDs to ISOs to CSOs and demos require firmware 5.02 or below
* Launch homebrews

* Launch of PS1 games (converted to PSP)
* Access to Recovery mode (adjusts the processor speed of the PSP, FLASH access, use plug-ins etc.).

What's new compared to 5.02GEN-A?

* Support for functions of official Firmware 5.50
* Functions standby reset and Pandora have been removed
* The plug-in Bubbletune to classify games according to category was deleted
* Patch Slim Colors Bubbletunes was deleted
* The pops is functional (emulation of PS1 games to work)
* The custom firmware 5.50GEN-A supports the launch of ISO and of PS1 games
* Popsloader and all plugins are normally incurred.
* The option "hide your MAC address is always available in the recovery

Message from PSPGEN:

We are working on a new more complete recovery could be fitted to future updates of our Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-A. 
GENyUS has chosen to implement a more traditional recovery in order not to delay the release announcement.


And afterwards?

* POPSPLOADER for 5.50GEN will be online soon
* CXMB for 5.50GEN will be online soon
* PSP-1000's 1.50 Addon for 5.50GEN will be online soon
* PSARdumper for 5.50 will be online soon
* An update 5.51 will be online soon (see the VSH menu)

 

Random FAQS:

ilostchild ask:
Anyone else notice this, I got the download, but when I updated updated 5.51GEN? 
Is this correct or a mess up on my part?

Yaourt123:
It's because of the recent release of the official 5.51 firmware from Sony. 
A 5.51GEN will be released soon. A 5.51GEN will be released soon. So, there 
is already some informations set to 5.51, but this is really the 5.50GEN ! 


why did you remove game categories?

Xeiyanide: Bubbletune had agreed only to the use of these so-called plug-only for 
the previous firmware GEN. He recently revoked his consent. 


why did he do that?

MaGiXieN: We had agreed to the version 1 but version 2 prefers to see only plug-in.


will you release DC for CFW 5.50 GEN-A

MaGiXien: yes. exptect DC8 for 5.50GEN 


will iRShell work with this CFW?
MaGiXien: iRshell will be corrected at best.


Mely and image ask: When I went to access PSN store, the console tells me: "A software update is required". 
Is it normal? Or is it because of 5.51? 

MaGiXieN: This error is a bug in the SLIM to be corrected and posted quickly

 

Acknowledgments:

* Dark_Alex Custom Firmware is the original and all his other projects
* NEM for finding that the PSP could run unsigned code on 5 May 2005 (Hello World on the 0.1 firmware 1.0)
* Booster for being the cause direct and indirect lot aujourd'h'ui
(Devhook to name his most famous project)
* Humma Kavula for UMD Emulator
(reverse by Darl_Alex at the time)
* Fanjita underground without whom the PSP would not be what it is today and for his exceptional human qualities (Pandora, eLoader, exploit, HEN for v3.03 Firmware, Downgrade 3.50, etc.).
* Miriam 3.95GEN for its excellent and 5.02GEN-A/HEN-A
* GENyUS, the Team PSPGEN for 5.03HEN for HEN-A and-A 5.50GEN
* A whole team of administrative PSPGEN for the great work every day
* To all those who support us and motivate us to continue the adventure.

For official news release:

PSPGEN.COM

UPDATE:

Custom Firmware Patch 5.50GEN build 4-A: PSP Slim bug fixed

Download Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-A build 4-A (Full):

http://www.mediafire.com/?dyj0hiz2z2a

Download Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-A build 4-A (Update Only):

http://www.mediafire.com/?mzjaik3zd5w

Posted by Mark Rogers 

Last month we announced the upcoming release of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 and today we’re proud to unveil a brand new game feature. Not only as the SEAL Commander will you be supported by 3 AI teammates executing the very latest SOCOM team-based tactical, stealth and action maneuvers, but now you can call your friends to duty with a new 4-player co-op mode throughout the single player campaign. 

Available in both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode, cooperative play allows for 2-4 player co-ops including co-op orders, quick join and spectator system. With all campaign missions accessible, players can choose which missions to attempt and tackle with tactical teamwork and firepower. 

Go to IGN.com for an exclusive sneak-peak and hands-on preview of the new co-op gameplay.

Posted by Confrontation Online Team 

Patch 1.50 is still going through the QA process. The amount of new content in patch 1.50 along with the enormous size and scope of the Tournament and Clan Ladder features require a huge QA effort in order to make sure that 1.50 is released without any issues. The QA team and the development team at Slant Six are working as hard as possible to get these issues resolved and the patch out to you as soon as possible.

As soon as we have a final release date for the 1.50 patch, we will let you know here on SOCOM.com. Thank you for your patience.