Gp32 Help

[jamdog30]

Ok I have just bought a gp32 flu from a friend but no usb connection, so i purchased the card reader and I now see the card and used the smc format program. The file structure i have added gpmm etc etc. Do i need to re register the unit or can i get the unit toplay emus just with gpfree launcher. I am really struggling here and dot have a clue how to get this system to run. Help is needed.

 

[mrsnature]

wow, lots of people are picking up a gp32 nowadays...

short answer:

original firmware needs a specially encoded freelauncher program on the SMC. This is hard to encode without the usb cable.

what does the screen look like when you load it up? if its the yellowy background with the rotating "game" "music" or umm... or something else, then thats the original.

Try holding SELECT when turning on, see if there's another firmware installed and hiding (or ask your friend)

More, hopefully useful, info:

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=42311&hl=

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=38197&hl=

http://www.gp32x.de/board/index.php?showtopic=42351&hl=

Ok I have just bought a gp32 flu from a friend but no usb connection, so i purchased the card reader and I now see the card and used the smc format program. The file structure i have added gpmm etc etc. Do i need to re register the unit or can i get the unit toplay emus just with gpfree launcher. I am really struggling here and dot have a clue how to get this system to run. Help is needed.

 

[jamdog30]

Thanks for the suggestions


No Spiv firmware boot loader so anymore ideas would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

the gp32 has the yellow background and the 3 symbols mp3,game, and system


and thanks for the quick reply

 

[mrsnature]

did you get it working?

if you read those threads i gave you you'll see the only ways to play homebrew is to get a freelauncher encoded for your unit, or update the firmware another way (jtag).

Without the usb cable you need somebody to encode a freelauncher to your SMC

 

[jamdog30]

did you get it working?

if you read those threads i gave you you'll see the only ways to play homebrew is to get a freelauncher encoded for your unit, or update the firmware another way (jtag).

Without the usb cable you need somebody to encode a freelauncher to your SMC

i there, that is a no. I bought and tried the 4 pin usb adaper from dealextreme and that is tsill a no go as the win xp, mac os x , and ubuntu oses all do not recognise that anything is connected to the computer. USB signals maybe talking in different directions or something. Can you suggest someone to encode the unit in the manchester region or close by.

thanks

 

[Orkie]

That GP32 thing from DealExtreme is a bit odd, it looks like you put it in upside down.

 

[Necrosaro420]

did you get it working?

if you read those threads i gave you you'll see the only ways to play homebrew is to get a freelauncher encoded for your unit, or update the firmware another way (jtag).

Without the usb cable you need somebody to encode a freelauncher to your SMC

i there, that is a no. I bought and tried the 4 pin usb adaper from dealextreme and that is tsill a no go as the win xp, mac os x , and ubuntu oses all do not recognise that anything is connected to the computer. USB signals maybe talking in different directions or something. Can you suggest someone to encode the unit in the manchester region or close by.

thanks



I purchased the adapter from there as well, and it has the same issue. It states that it is not connected, check the pc-link software it says