Update - 3.50 downgrade NOW AVAILABLE. Requires the EU or US version of Lumines.

[Kendro]

Mod Note: Just a reminder folks; ISO discussions are a violation of the Cheapassgamer TOS. It's ok to discuss homebrew and such but if you have questions on the illegal stuff, please take them elsewhere. Thank you.

- DaPhatty

*Updated - 6/26/2007* Thanks RelentlessRolento (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3058131&postcount=46).

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/26/3-50-downgrader-released/

According to N00bz, support for the Japanese version of Lumines will be coming soon.

Much to the dismay of Sony, it appears that the homebrew community has finally created a downgrader for firmware 3.50. With almost any copy of Lumines, PSP owners will be able to have their systems revert back to an older firmware. Visit N00bz (http://www.noobz.eu/joomla/news/downgrader-for-psp-v3.50-firmware.html) for the complete directions, but make note of one of the requirements: "Sufficient intelligence and English language skills to be able to carefully and throroughly read the instructions."

Downgrading a system CAN BE RISKY, and MAY CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE INOPERABLE (or "bricked"). Also, you will be voiding your system's warranty by using this hack. If you're willing to take the plunge, feel free. Once you get to 1.50, we highly recommend that you install one of Dark_Alex's custom firmware packages, to ensure compatibility with current game titles.
*Original post - 6/23/2007*

http://www.psp-hacks.com/2007/06/23/new-exploit-found-illuminati-all-firmwares-affected/

Downgrader isn't available yet but it is only a matter of time since a Hello World demo is available. I'm pretty happy because once again I can put off purchasing a PSP without feeling the need to rush out and buy a downgradeable one.

Devastation strikes! The “N00bz!” have yet again left the entire PSP community in a state of awe. Without a doubt, in the coming days, everyone will have the opportunity to downgrade, enjoy glorious custom firmwares, homebrew, and much more… This newly discovered exploit works in a similar fashion to the GTA save game hole; however, this time ’round you’ll require a legal UMD copy of Lumines. Read on…

That’s right - if you’ve got a legal UMD copy of Lumines, then you can run homebrew on your PSP - whatever the firmware version. That includes v3.50! Right now, the only homebrew is the Hello World demo released below - but in future we intend to release a HEN and downgrader.
Check that you have an EU or US version of Lumines (ULES00043 or ULUS10002). Currently we don't have a version for the Japanese version, but we're working on it, as soon as we get hold of a Japanese UMD.
Extract the contents of the 'MS_ROOT' folder from the ZIP file into the top-level of your memory stick. (HINT: If you wind up with an 'MS_ROOT' folder on the stick, you've done it wrong).
Start the game, and as soon as it gets to the 'Press START' screen, press START. If you wait until the demo has started, the exploit may not work.
The screen should go blank, and the exploit will start after a few moments. It doesn't do anything except look pretty at this stage - but feel free to enjoy the first homebrew on your v3.10 - v3.50 PSP

[primetime]

Dang!

Maybe that old copy of Lumines may come in handy. This is very big news.
Now I just gotta decide if I wanna pull the trigger or not- I'm kinda scared (whether or not it's rational or not) of bricking the darn thing. It might still be under warranty too.

Maybe I'll do some more research and decide. I'm pretty sure there's a very low chance of bricking if you follow directions.

[RelentlessRolento]

wow nice... no need for special copies of the game either like the GTA leak.

[primetime]

wow nice... no need for special copies of the game either like the GTA leak.

I've been trying to find a way to get rid of my copy of Lummy for a while now too since I've got the second one. Looks like I made a good decision for once.

[level1online]

If it weren't for rumors of a psp redesign I'd run out and buy a PSP & Lumines TOMORROW!

I just hacked my buddy's psp for him, he had 2.71. And I 've got to say CPS2 games like Street Fighter Alpha 3 & Marvel vs Capcom look gorgeous. I also loaded up Suikoden II and Final Fantasy VII, two games I missed out on in the last generation.

[ratzombie]

Fantastic, but I always see copies of the unpatched GTAs... at least I don't have to buy one now as I do own Lumines.

[docvinh]

Damn it, I have a japanese version.....figures.

[icruise]

Heh, I just sold my unpatched LCS on ebay for about $30 and replaced it from CC for $10.

[Thomas96]

my luminies UMD is falling apart... think I'll go and get another one,

[Thomas96]

I can't wait to get homebrew back on my psp

[daphatty]

This is good news I guess. I mean there still aren't any must have homebrew apps.

[jer7583]

Go buy those PSPs without worry, folks! Never been a better time to get one cheap, and the games even cheaper. Custom Firmware=Worthwhile PSP.

I played through Radical Dreamers, Watched the 1up show in full screen resolution, tried a bit of Under a Steel Sky on SCUMMvm, and Played Outrun with a full smooth framerate at 333 today, how about you?

[pete5883]

This has really got me in the mood for some Lumines.

[help1]

Awesome! So we dont need a old version of lumines right? Any version will work I hope.

This is awesome!

[ZerotypeX]

That's pertty sweet. Now my copy of Lumines has 2 uses now.

[nogard]

Now Lumines will go up in price very soon.

[Over easy]

Great, I just brought a un-patched copy of GTA:LCS from Ebay too.

On the bright side, Lumines is easy and cheap enough to find everywhere.

[JEKKI]

I just hacked my buddy's psp for him, he had 2.71. And I 've got to say CPS2 games like Street Fighter Alpha 3 & Marvel vs Capcom look gorgeous. I also loaded up Suikoden II and Final Fantasy VII, two games I missed out on in the last generation.what firmware are you using and does Suikoden II work??

I wanna update to 3.40OE, but I am stuck with 3.10OE becoz of the popsloader plugin that lets you use 3.02 pops, which is the only firware suikoden II works on

(in the other firmwares, some battles freeze your game, and NONE of the fmv's show up. In 3.02, everything works but the fmv is all choppy)

[RelentlessRolento]

for some reason I love this news :lol:

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/24/lumines-sales-up-nearly-6000-percent-since-exploit/


oh, and here's a vid of it in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTqMwVkssUE

[level1online]

what firmware are you using and does Suikoden II work??

I wanna update to 3.40OE, but I am stuck with 3.10OE becoz of the popsloader plugin that lets you use 3.02 pops, which is the only firware suikoden II works on

(in the other firmwares, some battles freeze your game, and NONE of the fmv's show up. In 3.02, everything works but the fmv is all choppy)

3.30 OE-A'

the ---> ' <---- after the A means it's revision 2.

[daphatty]

I hope the downgraders and/or OE versions come out before Thursday. I fly back to Indonesia on Thursday and wont be able to get the files from my usual sources. Those websites simply don't work out there. (I hate the internet out there...)

[daroga]

I hope the downgraders and/or OE versions come out before Thursday. I fly back to Indonesia on Thursday and wont be able to get the files from my usual sources. Those websites simply don't work out there. (I hate the internet out there...)if you can get to daroga.org out there, let me know, and I can get you the stuff you'd need. Just PM me when it's out if it's after you're back.

[JEKKI]

3.30 OE-A'

the ---> ' <---- after the A means it's revision 2.so in Suikoden II does the intro movie play, or does it skip straight to the title screen??

[RiCeBo1]

Great...2 weeks after I go out and spend $15 on GTA: LCS for the exploit they find an exploit in Lumines. Great, just great.

[help1]

Great...2 weeks after I go out and spend $15 on GTA: LCS for the exploit they find an exploit in Lumines. Great, just great.
Well, they havn't found a downgrader for the lumines exploit yet, so it could still be a couple of weeks.

[derder]

Great...2 weeks after I go out and spend $15 on GTA: LCS for the exploit they find an exploit in Lumines. Great, just great.

15 dollars is a good price for that game. you could... you know... play it?

[level1online]

so in Suikoden II does the intro movie play, or does it skip straight to the title screen??

you know what, I never watched it, I skipped striaght to the title screen. sorry

But I know the opening for FF7 played ok. hope that helps.

[screwkick]

Just picked up a sealed copy of Lumines from Gamerush for $13. They had 2 sealed left.

[PocariSweat]

Circuit City B&M has it for $12.99 or maybe even less.

[Vinny]

Damn, I traded my copy to my brother for Mario & Luigi Partners in Time. It's going for like $45 on eBay now... for used copies!

[Chitown021]

Sweet! I've been debating on selling my PSP for awhile but with this new announcment I might hang onto it. I picked up a copy of Lumines at Blockbuster last year during a sale for like $9 new and I'm glad I hung onto it.

[Merboy007]

I hope I don't get crucified for asking but I never understood the whole homebrew psp thing. Can someone break it down for me so that I can get in on all the excitement. Thanx in advance!!!

[primetime]

This game has skyrocketed on Amazon.

[snakelda]

my T "R" us,CC, and bb have a shitload of these!T R U has them for $15 too!

[JEKKI]

you know what, I never watched it, I skipped striaght to the title screen. sorrylol, sorry for hijacking this thread like Penny from Inspector Gadget,

but can u test it out for me?? The intro movie comes in between the Konami logo and the title screen.

even if u skip it, it should still appear for a short while.

but if it does not show up at all, expect to come to a point in the game that u cannot pass

[ratzombie]

I'd pick up a copy of Lumines, quick. I'm sure once Gamestop notices the demand for it skyrocketing they will bump the price of it accordingly.

[crazytalkx]

Would this work with a Japanese PSP?!

[level1online]

lol, sorry for hijacking this thread like Penny from Inspector Gadget,

but can u test it out for me?? The intro movie comes in between the Konami logo and the title screen.

even if u skip it, it should still appear for a short while.

but if it does not show up at all, expect to come to a point in the game that u cannot pass

I'm sorry, I can't now. I already gave the PSP back to my friend.

I think a good place to search is the AfterDawn Forums.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/210

That's where I got all my tutorials when I started the whole downgrade process from 2.71 to 1.50. I had problems with 3.40 OE-A, apparently games saves are formatted differently in that version. I couldn't load up the UMD for Tekken: DR.

I've never heard of that popsloader thing you refer to. In 3.30 OE-A' I just place the game "Eboot.pbp" in a folder X:\PSP\GAME\SUIKODEN2 along with the keys.bin

You might have a bad iso if the game is freezing.

[trunks982]

HAHAHA. someone selling it for $125 at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/index.html/104-1010823-6735963?ie=UTF8&sellerID=AS5QEATC4CFLT

[furyk]

HAHAHA. someone selling it for $125 at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/index.html/104-1010823-6735963?ie=UTF8&sellerID=AS5QEATC4CFLT

Yeah, he's on these forums too. I'm selling mine for a much more reasonable $60.00!

[JEKKI]

I'm sorry, I can't now. I already gave the PSP back to my friend.

I think a good place to search is the AfterDawn Forums.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/210

That's where I got all my tutorials when I started the whole downgrade process from 2.71 to 1.50. I had problems with 3.40 OE-A, apparently games saves are formatted differently in that version. I couldn't load up the UMD for Tekken: DR.

I've never heard of that popsloader thing you refer to. In 3.30 OE-A' I just place the game "Eboot.pbp" in a folder X:\PSP\GAME\SUIKODEN2 along with the keys.bin

You might have a bad iso if the game is freezing.nah yo, I read on psp-hacks.

Suikoden II ONLY works on 3.02, every other pops will cause you to freeze.

my ISO aint bad at all, I ripped it myself !!

tho that issue regarding game saves sounds depressing :( I gotta look into that when more time comes

[daroga]

HAHAHA. someone selling it for $125 at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/index.html/104-1010823-6735963?ie=UTF8&sellerID=AS5QEATC4CFLTI win at price gouging ;) There was only one other copy up when I listed. It was more an experiment to see how desperate people might get. It better not sell.

[Chitown021]

Check your local Gamerush stores... I stopped in on the way home and nabbed a non-GH copy of Luminies new for $12.99.

[Crimson_Raven25]

yeaaa now im gonna find cheap ass used ones at gamesop and use a 10% discount card and sell them on ebay once sony patches it :p

[bob330i]

Picked up the last one (apparently) at the Fremont, CA CC for $13. It was a GH version.

[RelentlessRolento]

it's here!

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2007/06/26/3-50-downgrader-released/

[Chitown021]

Sony probably hates the fact that this firmware has been exploited but should love the fact that copies of a launch title are now selling like crazy!

[Kendro]

Sony probably hates the fact that this firmware has been exploited but should love the fact that copies of a launch title are now selling like crazy!

I can see it now. Every mediocre developer that wants a hit PSP will start coding future exploits into their games so they can achieve the 6000% increase that Lumines received from Amazon. :D

[Crimson_Raven25]

i kinda posted this an hour or 2 ago

well the downgrading part

[M3wThr33]

I checked a half-dozen stores today. 2 EBs, 1 blockbuster among others. All gone. Damn.
(I'm already running 3.40 OE-A, but still...)

[lanzarlaluna]

i kinda posted this an hour or 2 ago

well the downgrading part Would you like a cookie?

[cochesecochese]

Hot.

[help1]

Well, I hope my memory card comes tom. I want to downgrade. I have 2.71, so no worries about this lumines stuff.

[Gameboy415]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED TO 1.5! XD XD XD

Time to start using my PSP again! :lol:

[lanzarlaluna]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED TO 1.5! XD XD XD

Time to start using my PSP again! :lol: I'm scared. I need some encouragement. X(

EDIT: OK. The deed is done. 1.5 FTW!

[primetime]

I'm scared. I need some encouragement. X(

EDIT: OK. The deed is done. 1.5 FTW!

I'm scared too...

I'm researching right now to see if it's worth downgrading at this point. I think it is.

I can follow directions fine. I'll probably do it sometime this week after I read some stuff.

I'm mostly interested in dumping games to my memstick, running PS1 games, using music while doing other tasks, and maybe some decent HB apps.

We'll see. I keep telling myself there's a very small chance of bricking.

[snakelda]

ok,so I have 3.40 OE-A now!I was wondering,how can I put my UMD games on the PSP(Like rip them) and play them at 333 mhz?Also,how can I play PS1 games?Thanks

[snakelda]

also,can I delete all these files that I just put on the PSP?

[M3wThr33]

also,can I delete all these files that I just put on the PSP?
The ones on the memory stick, yes.

[daphatty]

ok,so I have 3.40 OE-A now!I was wondering,how can I put my UMD games on the PSP(Like rip them) and play them at 333 mhz?Also,how can I play PS1 games?Thanks

<mod hat on>

DO NOT DISCUSS SOFTWARE PIRATING HERE. PERIOD.

</mod hat off>

I'm glad I was able to get the downgrader but unfortunately, my copy of Lumines is in Indonesia! GRRRR!!!! Might have to go buy one of the three copies I found at a TRU the other day.

[snakelda]

eeek,sorry!

[Merboy007]

I hope I don't get crucified for asking but I never understood the whole homebrew psp thing. Can someone break it down for me so that I can get in on all the excitement. Thanx in advance!!!




So are there any kind souls out there that are willing to assist me with my requests???

[help1]

So are there any kind souls out there that are willing to assist me with my requests???

I havnt done mine yet, but pretty much you can playhomebrew, change the icons of your PSP, play games off the memory stick for faster load times and that is really it.

[M3wThr33]

So are there any kind souls out there that are willing to assist me with my requests???

Running on the 3.40 OE-A Firmware you can:

Access the 4th brightness level anytime
Run PS1 games right off the memory stick
Run PSP games right off the memory stick (Compressed ISOs, too, CSOs) so games have better load times
Run the PSP at a clock speed above the normal 222 Mhz (Up to 333 Mhz) so that games have a better framerate.
Run custom applications that do everything from stream audio to open up ftp access to acting as a language translator (Basically anything that could come in handy)
Run custom made games like No Gravity or Biohazard
Run emulators to play SNES or even N64 games
Have access to the internal flash memory to alter the XMB icons, sounds, boot up animation and even the XMB wave
Using the USB cable you can run your PSP on your computer screen with video out
Take screenshots during games, even video
In-game cheating akin to Gamesharks or Action Replay

AND you still have full access to all the normal PSP features like the web browser, remote play, music visualizers, etc.

I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff, but you get the idea.

[level1online]

So are there any kind souls out there that are willing to assist me with my requests???

well, i'll try (this is my interpretation of it, as simple as possible)

There a two types of firmware: Official Sony and Custom/Hacked.

In order to run homebrew, the PSP must be at Sony Official 1.50 firmware.

Let's say you have Official Sony 2.71, (the latest is 3.50) You will have to downgrade to Official Sony 1.50. From there, you can either stay with Official Sony 1.50 or upgrade to a custom firmware.

If you stick with 1.50, you will be able to run emulators, but a drawback to sticking with 1.50 is that some later UMD games like Tekken DR and Megaman MH:X won't run because they require firmware updates. So for that you will need Devhook.

But if you upgrade to a custom firmware like Dark Alex's 3.30 OE-A rev. 2
Then you can run emulators without having to Kxploit them, run PSP games without having to install Popsloader, run current UMD's without having to install Devhook, and also be able to play UMD ISO's (backups/pirated games) :-# .

[Crimson_Raven25]

Would you like a cookie?

w00t =]

[darkcrawlspace]

I just succesfully downgraded my PSP to 1.5, and was wondering if it was okay to format my memory stick now to delete all of the files. And which custom firmware should I upgrade to now? I was just going to go with 3.40 OE-A, but it seems like more people are on 3.30OE-A instead. What are the differences? And any chances of bricking during the upgrade? Thanks.

[primetime]

ok,so I have 3.40 OE-A now!I was wondering,how can I put my UMD games on the PSP(Like rip them) and play them at 333 mhz?Also,how can I play PS1 games?Thanks

Sorry I don't have the links right now, but psp-hacks has a couple tutorials for dumping UMDs. Look around there.

I also remember reading about the ability on CF to play music while playing a game, surfing the web, or something. You could independently adjust the music volume by holding down the music button. I can't find which CF is this feature in, or if it even exists.

[daphatty]

Sorry I don't have the links right now, but psp-hacks has a couple tutorials for dumping UMDs. Look around there.


Just a reminder, posting information about ISOs and how to go about pirating games is against the CAG TOS. If you must have such discussions please take them to those other sites. Homebrew discussions are acceptable however.

[level1online]

Just a reminder, posting information about ISOs and how to go about pirating games is against the CAG TOS. If you must have such discussions please take them to those other sites. Homebrew discussions are acceptable.

I - SO !

YOU - SO !

We all love... ISO's ! :bouncy:

[primetime]

Just a reminder, posting information about ISOs and how to go about pirating games is against the CAG TOS. If you must have such discussions please take them to those other sites. Homebrew discussions are acceptable.

Sorry, my bad.

Never again.

[Kendro]

I scored a non-Greatest Hits copy of Lumines at TRU. I was pretty shocked that black labeled copies still existed in retail stores. Only $13.98 too!

[-GoodFella-]

Picked up a GH copy of Lumines at CC ($12.99) and just did the downgrade.

3.11 -> 3.50 -> 1.50 -> 3.40 OE-A

[eau]

Will this work on a Japanese PSP (PSP-1000)?

[dragonjud]

Will this work on a Japanese PSP (PSP-1000)?

It should work without any problems. I downgraded two psps (white and blue) with the LCS exploit. This is essentially accomplishing the same thing.

[primetime]

Edit: I just sucessfully downgraded to 1.50 as it says in system info.
It was pretty painless, I guess.

3.40 oe here I come!

[screwkick]

Running on the 3.40 OE-A Firmware you can:

Access the 4th brightness level anytime
Run PS1 games right off the memory stick
Run PSP games right off the memory stick (Compressed ISOs, too, CSOs) so games have better load times
Run the PSP at a clock speed above the normal 222 Mhz (Up to 333 Mhz) so that games have a better framerate.
Run custom applications that do everything from stream audio to open up ftp access to acting as a language translator (Basically anything that could come in handy)
Run custom made games like No Gravity or Biohazard
Run emulators to play SNES or even N64 games
Have access to the internal flash memory to alter the XMB icons, sounds, boot up animation and even the XMB wave
Using the USB cable you can run your PSP on your computer screen with video out
Take screenshots during games, even video
In-game cheating akin to Gamesharks or Action Replay

AND you still have full access to all the normal PSP features like the web browser, remote play, music visualizers, etc.

I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff, but you get the idea.

I just installed 3.40 oe-a, and now my emulation will not work. Do I need to wipe the memory stick clean and re-install the emulators?

............Never mind. Figured it out!

[fraggedbylaggers]

Alright I hope I dont eff this shit up. Whatever though... I never use the PSP as it is so only good things can come of this...

[fraggedbylaggers]

It took me forever to find my copy of lumines. It was under a pile of junk. That was a VERY easy downgrade...

[fraggedbylaggers]

Nice! I now have the custom 3.4 firmware. I have no idea how to do anything now. Can someone who is knowledgable with this stuff please PM me?

[postaboy]

Does this work with the gh lumines version? I saw a couple of them a week ago at CC.

[eau]

It should work without any problems. I downgraded two psps (white and blue) with the LCS exploit. This is essentially accomplishing the same thing.
Thanks.

My blue Japanese PSP factory fw version is 3.11. Should I upgrade it to Japanese fw 3.50 or American fw 3.50 first? I never upgraded my psp and the offical instructions seem to suggest NOT to mess with cross-country fw releases.

Another question is my Japanese PSP has the "X" and "O" functions reversed during menu operations. Will upgrading it to an official American fw fix the button reversal?

[eau]

Does this work with the gh lumines version? I saw a couple of them a week ago at CC. Earlier posts seem to indicates the same success with the GH version.

[dragonjud]

Thanks.

My blue Japanese PSP factory fw version is 3.11. Should I upgrade it to Japanese fw 3.50 or American fw 3.50 first? I never upgraded my psp and the offical instructions seem to suggest NOT to mess with cross-country fw releases.

Another question is my Japanese PSP has the "X" and "O" functions reversed during menu operations. Will upgrading it to an official American fw fix the button reversal?

The firmwares have been the same for a while now, but I'd go ahead and upgrade to the American version of 3.50.

Your button functions will not be affected. However, once you do install the custom firmware, there's an easily accessible registry hack (single setting change via a menu) that'll allow you to switch those two buttons. I've done it on both of mine.

[help1]

I have a custom firmware, how to I make games run at 333 MHz?

[dragonjud]

I have a custom firmware, how to I make games run at 333 MHz?

Hold the R-trigger button while pressing the on button (from completely off setting/not sleep mode). A recovery menu will appear shortly thereafter, and one of the submenu options is to change the cpu speed.

[-GoodFella-]

Does this work with the gh lumines version? I saw a couple of them a week ago at CC.

Yes, the Greatest Hits version of Lumines works. That's the one I used to do the downgrade.

[naruto179]

Stupid question (as I should probably just dig through this/other sites), but is it possible, once after switching to custom firmware to switch back to the official firmware? Thanks.

[jkam]

Stupid question (as I should probably just dig through this/other sites), but is it possible, once after switching to custom firmware to switch back to the official firmware? Thanks.

I think you may have to do a few things first...I've heard of using a key cleaner or something but...Yes it is possible.

[dragonjud]

Stupid question (as I should probably just dig through this/other sites), but is it possible, once after switching to custom firmware to switch back to the official firmware? Thanks.

If you have an older model psp, then it's not a big deal. However, if you have a recent model (TA-82) or (TA-86) it is not a simple change. There're a versions of the custom firmware out there that mimic any recent firmware from Sony (3.50 OE should be out soon). However, if you're concerned about switching back to official firmware. and you have a psp with a TA-82 or TA-86 board, then you should at least read more about it.

[Scorch]

I'm so pissed. I used this downgrader and went 2.81 -> 3.5 -> 1.5 and tried to go -> 3.30c oe, and it bricked! I did this with my other PSP and it was just fine, it runs 3.10a OE I believe and I had no problem.. with this one, I followed the exact same process, and it bricked right in the middle of upgrading! I'm so pissed. It's not like I turned it off or anything. It was upgrading like the other one did, everything was going fine.. then it just stopped and never came back.

[fraggedbylaggers]

I'm so pissed. I used this downgrader and went 2.81 -> 3.5 -> 1.5 and tried to go -> 3.30c oe, and it bricked! I did this with my other PSP and it was just fine, it runs 3.10a OE I believe and I had no problem.. with this one, I followed the exact same process, and it bricked right in the middle of upgrading! I'm so pissed. It's not like I turned it off or anything. It was upgrading like the other one did, everything was going fine.. then it just stopped and never came back.

:drool: that sucks...

[help1]

I'm so pissed. I used this downgrader and went 2.81 -> 3.5 -> 1.5 and tried to go -> 3.30c oe, and it bricked! I did this with my other PSP and it was just fine, it runs 3.10a OE I believe and I had no problem.. with this one, I followed the exact same process, and it bricked right in the middle of upgrading! I'm so pissed. It's not like I turned it off or anything. It was upgrading like the other one did, everything was going fine.. then it just stopped and never came back.

Ouch, atleast you have another though.

dragonjud, what do you mean by completely off? Im a noob, lol. I jsut use taht slider on the right to turn the power off, is that what you mean?

[Kendro]

:drool: that sucks...
This would have been a more proper emoticon: :bomb:

;)

That sucks though. If he downgraded to 1.5 with no problems, why would it brick upgrading to custom firmware? I thought there was only a risk in downgrading. Does that mean everytime you want to upgrade to the next custom firmware that comes out, you risk bricking it?

[Scorch]

Ouch, atleast you have another though.

The bricked one was actually a friend's.. I think it's got a warranty at some retail store.. whereever he bought it. So there shouldn't be a problem.

[doubledown]

I'm tempted to do this before my upcoming trip....although, not sure what I need to downgrade for as I'm not into homebrew much lately.

[fraggedbylaggers]

I am retarded. Someone please help me. I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put where to run emulators/homebrew. I really want a good GBC emulator. Any suggestions for a 3.4 system? I actually want to use it to run a legal rom that I have Daikatana (http://rome.ro/games_daikatana.htm)if you must know. The GBC version never actually released but it was actually pretty damn fun. It is a legal rom that Romero himself released for public dl.

So how do I go about playing this legal GBC rom on a 3.4 custom firmware?

[dragonjud]

Ouch, atleast you have another though.

dragonjud, what do you mean by completely off? Im a noob, lol. I jsut use taht slider on the right to turn the power off, is that what you mean?

Yes, turn it off completely, and then hold the R button while turning it back on.

[JEKKI]

I am retarded. Someone please help me. I cannot for the life of me figure out what to put where to run emulators/homebrew. I really want a good GBC emulator. Any suggestions for a 3.4 system? I actually want to use it to run a legal rom that I have Daikatana (http://rome.ro/games_daikatana.htm)if you must know. The GBC version never actually released but it was actually pretty damn fun. It is a legal rom that Romero himself released for public dl.

So how do I go about playing this legal GBC rom on a 3.4 custom firmware?the name of the GBC emulator is RIN

look for it on pspupdates or psp-hacks

[snakelda]

I'm tempted to do this before my upcoming trip....although, not sure what I need to downgrade for as I'm not into homebrew much lately.I kind of got everything figured out but a good thing to do is,rip the UMD's to your memory stick and I think you get more battery life

[help1]

So what are the best homebrew games?

[primetime]

So what are the best homebrew games?

PSP Revolution

[fraggedbylaggers]

I have never had this much fun with my PSP. 3.40 custom firmware allows for so much cool stuff. Not to mention you can get rid of stuff that annoyed you (the sony computer entertainment startup thing for instance).

[primetime]

I have never had this much fun with my PSP. 3.40 custom firmware allows for so much cool stuff. Not to mention you can get rid of stuff that annoyed you (the sony computer entertainment startup thing for instance).

I love my CF. The irsmp3 plugin is awesome.

I'm not messing with themes or anything like that now since they have the possibility of bricking.

[crazytalkx]

I have a 3.11 Japanese PSP and all I have to say now is...

"A WHOLE NEW WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORLD"

[level1online]

I'm so pissed. I used this downgrader and went 2.81 -> 3.5 -> 1.5 and tried to go -> 3.30c oe, and it bricked! I did this with my other PSP and it was just fine, it runs 3.10a OE I believe and I had no problem.. with this one, I followed the exact same process, and it bricked right in the middle of upgrading! I'm so pissed. It's not like I turned it off or anything. It was upgrading like the other one did, everything was going fine.. then it just stopped and never came back.

according to website i found, a psp mod chip can unbrick a psp. they were selling it for 50 bux. i'll PM you the link.

[primetime]

If anyone's still planning on downgrading, be careful. Sony released a 3.51 update recently. Find the 3.50 FW, don't DL the 3.51. I know somebody out there (not necessarily on this site) is bound to accidently do it.

[daroga]

You know, if Sony would just allow me to copy my games to the memory stick and even still require me to have the game in the drive to play, I'd be totally fine with that and probably would even just go with the real firmware. But no, they continue to fight it rather than find a amicable solution. Reminds me of the Napster wars before the like of iTunes came about.

[crazytalkx]

If anyone's still planning on downgrading, be careful. Sony released a 3.51 update recently. Find the 3.50 FW, don't DL the 3.51. I know somebody out there (not necessarily on this site) is bound to accidently do it.

Anybody have a link to the 3.50 update?

[snakelda]

Anybody have a link to the 3.50 update?http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmware-3.50-(North-America)-PSP/pg/12/fid/13840/catid/163 (http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmware-3.50-%28North-America%29-PSP/pg/12/fid/13840/catid/163)

[xplode427]

downgraded the other day and this is so sweet! however i am trying to play US umd's on my japanese psp. i changed the fake region to US in my custom 3.40 0e-a firmware, but it still won't play. does this feature not work in 3.40 oe-a?

[crazytalkx]

http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmware-3.50-(North-America)-PSP/pg/12/fid/13840/catid/163 (http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmware-3.50-%28North-America%29-PSP/pg/12/fid/13840/catid/163)
This: "Updated 06/29/2007" Worries me
:-k

[fraggedbylaggers]

I love my CF. The irsmp3 plugin is awesome.

I'm not messing with themes or anything like that now since they have the possibility of bricking.

irsmp3?

What is that?

Removing the startup screen is not chancy.

So what homebrew app is your favorite?

[primetime]

irsmp3?

What is that?

Removing the startup screen is not chancy.

So what homebrew app is your favorite?

irsmp3 is a plugin that allows you to listen to mp3s while doing other stuff. In the XMB, web browser, UMB, HB apps, basically anything. It's helpful for Madden or something where you get tired of listening to him and Al. It's pretty cool.

I was talking about themes like new icons, new XMB and stuff. I don't really know about changing the startup screen. These changes have a chance of semi-bricking though, so I'm not worrying about it right now. I've had enough problems and near heart-attacks already.

I'm playing PSP Revolution and PSPKick right now as far as HB apps go. PSPRev is basically a Stepmania clone and PSPKick is a music generator. Fun stuff. However, I'm quickly running out of space on my 2gig :bomb: so I'm done with HB apps unless I buy the 4 gig from CC. I probably should as cheap as it is before it jumps back up.

[dragonjud]

downgraded the other day and this is so sweet! however i am trying to play US umd's on my japanese psp. i changed the fake region to US in my custom 3.40 0e-a firmware, but it still won't play. does this feature not work in 3.40 oe-a?

Others claim it can be done. I've never been able to do it either.

[crazytalkx]

Thanks.

My blue Japanese PSP factory fw version is 3.11. Should I upgrade it to Japanese fw 3.50 or American fw 3.50 first? I never upgraded my psp and the offical instructions seem to suggest NOT to mess with cross-country fw releases.

Another question is my Japanese PSP has the "X" and "O" functions reversed during menu operations. Will upgrading it to an official American fw fix the button reversal?

I upgraded my Japanese 3.11 to the American 3.50 and then downgraded to 1.50 successfully but I'm wondering which custom firmware I should use.
EDIT/UPDATE: Successfully installed firmware 3.40OE-A! Raised the CPU speed to 333 and made X the confirm button!

[Chitown021]

For any CAGers in the KC area... The Circuit City near Metro North Mall had (2) GH copies of Lumines on clearance for $12.99.

[Dijital]

I was able to pick-up the last copy of lumines at my local TRU for 13.98 new!!

[fraggedbylaggers]

I was able to pick-up the last copy of lumines at my local TRU for 13.98 new!!

Nice! Its actually a good game if you havent played it...

[Dijital]

Nice! Its actually a good game if you havent played it...
Will have to play it once I finally get my psp.

[-Never4ever-]

If it weren't for rumors of a psp redesign I'd run out and buy a PSP & Lumines TOMORROW!

I just hacked my buddy's psp for him, he had 2.71. And I 've got to say CPS2 games like Street Fighter Alpha 3 & Marvel vs Capcom look gorgeous. I also loaded up Suikoden II and Final Fantasy VII, two games I missed out on in the last generation.

Don't you mean the last, LAST generation :razz:

[daphatty]

Finally got downgraded to 1.5. Woohoo! Now to get upgraded to 3.40 OE-A!

[primetime]

Finally got downgraded to 1.5. Woohoo! Now to get upgraded to 3.40 OE-A!

Congratz, you won't regret it. News is that the D~A team has skipped development on 3.50 OE to go to 3.51 OE. Hopefully we'll be getting it pretty soon.

[HuBu]

any tips for someone who has never downgrade before?

[snakelda]

follow the directions :) This is the first time I downgraded and it went excellentany tips for someone who has never downgrade before?

[GizmoGC]

Grabbed a new Lumines today...now I just need a PSP!

[daphatty]

Congratz, you won't regret it. News is that the D~A team has skipped development on 3.50 OE to go to 3.51 OE. Hopefully we'll be getting it pretty soon.

Well, as expected, I'm having trouble downloading the 3.40 Sony firmware from pspupdates.com. Without that, no 3.40 OE-A for me. :(

EDIT: WOOT!! Download finally worked. 3.40 OE-A is now installed! Although, I had a bit of a scare during the initial boot of 3.40 OE-A. An error message popped up saying my initial settings were "corrupt." Fortunately, it was a simple matter of resetting them and I was A ok. :D

[ratzombie]

I just need to get find a good deal on a 4GB pro duo, and I'll be joining you fools. I'm sick of this official firmware bullshit, I need to spread my wings!

[primetime]

I just need to get find a good deal on a 4GB pro duo, and I'll be joining you fools. I'm sick of this official firmware bullshit, I need to spread my wings!

You just missed the Sandisk 4GB at CC for $49.99. I got mine for $48.XX after tax by using the BB 10% off coupon.

[help1]

I just need to get find a good deal on a 4GB pro duo, and I'll be joining you fools. I'm sick of this official firmware bullshit, I need to spread my wings!

I was in the same position as you, until I got one free from prizerebel.

[daphatty]

I just need to get find a good deal on a 4GB pro duo, and I'll be joining you fools. I'm sick of this official firmware bullshit, I need to spread my wings!

I bought mine back when they were $160. Worth every penny back then and even more so now.

Yea, this is CheapAssGamer but even I recognize a good thing when I see one. :D

[primetime]

HOLD IT!!!!

http://www.dark-alex.org/

You guys with a TA-082/86 motherboard may want to think twice about downgrading and see what's down the road for custom firmware. Thank god I don't have one.

EDIT: Sorry, I hadn't realized Troz had linked this already in another thread.

[Ugamer_X]

Not sure if this is the best place to ask but I need some help.

I've managed to downgrade my firmware and install 3.40oe. Only problem is, I can't figure out how to get any homebrew running on it. Everything program I try starts up but then reverts back to the XMB. I've tried installing stuff using Kxploit as well. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

[jer7583]

What kind of homebrew are you trying to use?

[Ugamer_X]

What kind of homebrew are you trying to use?
You know, it might have been the stuff I was trying last night, I just gave NesterJ a shot and it worked.

However, I want an SNES emulator, the one I tried was SNES9Xtyl (?). It shuts my PSP down whenever I try to run it. I also tried the PSP universal remote homebrew (don't know the name, but it seems like the one everyone uses) and it won't work either.

Edit: Forget the remote thing, I think I figured out what I was doing wrong. I'm slowly learning the ins and outs of getting homebrew to work properly.

[monkeydeew]

Yes, the Greatest Hits version of Lumines works. That's the one I used to do the downgrade.

thanks homie didnt even have to post to get my question answered, the search thread button is my freind :)

[Amnion]

Not really sure if this is the right place to ask, but everytime I try to run a homebrew application on my newly downgraded PSP, I always receive the same message, with a 80020130 error code. What's the best solution to this?

[Ugamer_X]

Not really sure if this is the right place to ask, but everytime I try to run a homebrew application on my newly downgraded PSP, I always receive the same message, with a 80020130 error code. What's the best solution to this?
Put your homebrew files in your GAME150 folder (you have to create it), not GAME.

[docvinh]

Is there any way to upgrade to 3.50 firmware instead of 3.51?

[yoursisterspretty]

Is there any way to upgrade to 3.50 firmware instead of 3.51?

Yep.

http://dl.qj.net/Firmwares-PSP-/catid/163

[ZerotypeX]

Cool, just flashed it to 3.40oe and it works.

Is it alright to delete the install files?

[jkam]

Cool, just flashed it to 3.40oe and it works.

Is it alright to delete the install files?

Yep...you can do a format memory stick within the psp menu and it will create all your folders for you as well. If you have saves or other data back that up first.

[SL4IN]

so.... anyone know when the downgrade will be available for fw 3.51? I accidently upgraded when downloading some demos the other night X_X

[docvinh]

Yep.

http://dl.qj.net/Firmwares-PSP-/catid/163
Sweet, thanks for the link. Just wanted to let people know that the Japanese version of Lumines works now for downgrade. If anyone needs Lumines for downgrading, I would be willing to pass my copy around as long as you sent it back.:)

[primetime]

so.... anyone know when the downgrade will be available for fw 3.51? I accidently upgraded when downloading some demos the other night X_X

Eh... Whaddya do that for? I told people to be careful about upgrading to 3.51. You might be out of luck for a while, I haven't heard anything about a 3.51 downgrader.

[apocrypha]

I was all set to downgrade my newly bought (used) PSP, however I am hesitant as I really bought it to play the new CASTLEVANIA X PSP release &
the inability to upgrade past 3.40 because of my motherboard down the line is really the reason I am not jumping on doing this. Is the homebrew stuff really worth all the risks and future firmware lockout possibilites.
Thanks for your thoughts I am completely torn on this one.

[jshendel]

^^
That was my concern, too. But, there were 2 reasons why I downgraded.
1. I know someone out there will be able to hack each new firmware; there is no perfect security.
2. PSP can't live forever and there will be a point where there will be no reason to upgrade anymore.

So, stick to the current firmware for as long you can live with and ride it out, even if it means not being able to play a game or 2 temporarily.

[primetime]

I was all set to downgrade my newly bought (used) PSP, however I am hesitant as I really bought it to play the new CASTLEVANIA X PSP release &
the inability to upgrade past 3.40 because of my motherboard down the line is really the reason I am not jumping on doing this. Is the homebrew stuff really worth all the risks and future firmware lockout possibilites.
Thanks for your thoughts I am completely torn on this one.

I personally would hold off.

Luckily I don't have to worry about it since I don't have a 82 mobo, but if I did I wouldn't downgrade just yet.

I mean, CF makes the PSP much greater IMO, but I don't know if it's quite worth locking yourself out of, what, 1 or 2 years of software? Plus, there is no guarantee somebody will be able to make a foolproof key cleaner. Apparently, the later downgraders completely jack up the keys as compared to the earlier ones. Add to that the seemingly diminishing HB scene (which may revive, who knows?) and I think it's just too risky.

The people on the PS boards are working on the key cleaner and it seems that the 2.70/1 downgrader may be able to upgrade again. What is your FW?

[vherub]

Unless you really want to run homebrew, don't downgrade.
But also don't upgrade beyond 3.50. I'd just wait until castlevania comes out, and then see what firmware version, if any, it requires to play.

The upcoming psp redesign is only going to confuse these issues even more and if castlevania is your priority, there is no need to risk that.

[cecilvaliant]

Sweet, thanks for the link. Just wanted to let people know that the Japanese version of Lumines works now for downgrade. If anyone needs Lumines for downgrading, I would be willing to pass my copy around as long as you sent it back.:)

PM sent, i really need to downgrade and cant find a copy =X

[apocrypha]

PRIMETIME I went to 3.50 a couple days ago, sitting here with lumines in my hand.
Besides the MB Frmware issue/ I just don't have a very good internet connection for DLing either so I can't really take advantage of any of the larger HOMEBREW apps etc.. or are they even large Downloads?
But there is always that side of me that wants to do something just to see if I can do it.
Thanks for the input guys either way you go the PSP rocks IMO a terrific portable gaming device to say the least.

[primetime]

PRIMETIME I went to 3.50 a couple days ago, sitting here with lumines in my hand.
Besides the MB Frmware issue/ I just don't have a very good internet connection for DLing either so I can't really take advantage of any of the larger HOMEBREW apps etc.. or are they even large Downloads?
But there is always that side of me that wants to do something just to see if I can do it.
Thanks for the input guys either way you go the PSP rocks IMO a terrific portable gaming device to say the least.

Well, most are around 20 mb or less from what I can tell. IRshell takes up around 50 mb but I think that's one of the more high end anomalies.

I'm sure someone else can input too ;)

[jshendel]

PRIMETIME I went to 3.50 a couple days ago, sitting here with lumines in my hand.
Besides the MB Frmware issue/ I just don't have a very good internet connection for DLing either so I can't really take advantage of any of the larger HOMEBREW apps etc.. or are they even large Downloads?
But there is always that side of me that wants to do something just to see if I can do it.
Thanks for the input guys either way you go the PSP rocks IMO a terrific portable gaming device to say the least.

What I do is download on my computer at work (or library, etc.), use a flash drive to carry the files home and use USB from a computer to transfer to the PSP. But, that may not be what you are asking, anyway....

[apocrypha]

well I took the plunge and downgraded now I need a good reliable DL site for the 3.40 OE (suggestions)
with the redesigned system on the horizon I figured I would free this one up for HB etc...
sounds like the DL sizes aren't too bad and I am just too curious

[primetime]

well I took the plunge and downgraded now I need a good reliable DL site for the 3.40 OE (suggestions)
with the redesigned system on the horizon I figured I would free this one up for HB etc...
sounds like the DL sizes aren't too bad and I am just too curious

I d/l everything I can from pspupdates after I got winrar. Haven't had any problems so far.

[lilboo]

After not playing with my PSP in like .. months. I decided I probably want to get a custom firmware so I can play homebrew games. Sadly, I am an EXTREME UBER N00B TO THIS! :(

My current firmware is the very latest..3.52
Will the Lumines downgrade work?

I hope someone can help. I've been very iffy about all this..I dont want to brick my PSP :(

[primetime]

After not playing with my PSP in like .. months. I decided I probably want to get a custom firmware so I can play homebrew games. Sadly, I am an EXTREME UBER N00B TO THIS! :(

My current firmware is the very latest..3.52
Will the Lumines downgrade work?

I hope someone can help. I've been very iffy about all this..I dont want to brick my PSP :(

Only Pandora's battery will work for you if you know someone with custom firmware.

[vherub]

Yeah, you need someone with homebrew to make the battery/memory stick for you.
3.51, 3.52 and beyond can only be downgraded via pandora.
On the plus side, pandora can restore a bricked psp, so there is no chance of rendering your psp unusable.
You could go on to the qj.net forum and see if any users are in your area. They could set your psp up very easily.

[lilboo]

Hmmm. I'm really in no rush..and I'm sure there will be a downgrade for what I have now. I just won't upgrade from now on lol