[OFFICIAL] 3.40 OE-A and 3.03 OE-C Installation Guide, FAQ, and Support Thread

[TeamOverload]

Did you read the directions? You need to place the 1.50 EBOOT and 3.03 EBOOT as 150.pbp and 303.pbp in the 3.03 Update Maker folder on your memory stick. Then you need to run the update maker. After that, you move the data.dxar that will be output from the Update Maker folder to the 3.03 oe-c Installer folder. After that, you run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

[NeilR]

it only shows me "install 3.03 oe-c fiwemware" and "3.03 update maker" the rest of the files are corrupted

The corrupted icons are nothing to be concerned about.. it's normal for one of the pair of folders to show as corrupted with 1.5 homebrew and these programs. Like TeamOverload says above, you do need a few additional files.

[DanielC]

I need urgent help...

I'm trying to install 3.03 OE-C after downgrading my 3.03 PSP, but it seems to be stuck at this line: "Extracting and packing 3.03 firmware."

It's been there for a while now but my MS light is still blinking. I followed the readme exactly, but the readme didn't say anything about taking any UMD out. (I still had my GTA:LCS UMD in after downgrading). Then I come here for help and I read that that's what you need to do.

What can I do now?

[PINKSOCKTROLL]

Did you read the directions? You need to place the 1.50 EBOOT and 3.03 EBOOT as 150.pbp and 303.pbp in the 3.03 Update Maker folder on your memory stick. Then you need to run the update maker. After that, you move the data.dxar that will be output from the Update Maker folder to the 3.03 oe-c Installer folder. After that, you run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

ok, i followed steps, i renamed the 3.03 update file to 303.pbp then i renamedthe 1.50 eboot to 150.pbp and placed both files in the updatemaker so then i ended up with 3 files in my updatemaker folder, so then i start up my psp and it shows that the data is coruppted, and it only shows the install 3.03 oe-c but the blue icon as shown in the picture from the first page is corupted? i also noticed there was another step after copying the 2 .pbp files it said

//When asked, overwrite the PSP and the GAME folders.


i dont know what this step is or what it is, maybe this is causing it to corrup?

[RUGUNIT]

Alright i down loaded and successfully (at least i think) installed 3.03 oe-c. But now when i attempt to run a program or game on it, it gives me an error that says: "The game could not be started (8002014(8) or (C). I am a noob to all this so bear with me. If anyone could help id greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

[KoRuPT]

Alright i down loaded and successfully (at least i think) installed 3.03 oe-c. But now when i attempt to run a program or game on it, it gives me an error that says: "The game could not be started (8002014(8) or (C). I am a noob to all this so bear with me. If anyone could help id greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

Restoring default settings should fix your problem. Navigate to Settings -> System Settings -> Restore Default Settings and select yes when prompted. Re-enter all the data (time zone, date, name etc.) and try running your program/game again.

[InhumanElmo]

Alright i down loaded and successfully (at least i think) installed 3.03 oe-c. But now when i attempt to run a program or game on it, it gives me an error that says: "The game could not be started (8002014(8) or (C). I am a noob to all this so bear with me. If anyone could help id greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

You need to set the kernel to 1.5 kernel. Turn off your psp, and turn it back on while holding the R trigger. Go into configurations and change the Kernel from 3.03 to 1.5. You should be able to run any homebrew ya want!

[thrlride]

Which is the best emu to work with N64? Is there a game compatiblity list as well?

[rekuss]

Hey,
Sorry for the stupid lazy question but I have to go to school now.

Once i've installed OE-C can I format my MS to get back all the old file directries?

Many Thanks
Reece

[Boreas]

you need to go back to 1.50 by the recovery which you can find here:

http://********.com/files/psp/302OE.rar

and then upgrade to 2.71 if you dont have a Ta-082 use the great Update Flasher for 2.71 by Dark_AleX [This downgrader is safer, faster, and a lot easier to use than the previous downgraders.
It also makes a clean firmware install, since this time there is a format of flash0]
the important thing of this is that this downgrader make a clean 1.50, so you may not have problems for BSOD or other problems while youre updateing to 3.03oe_C firmware.... read the read me file and youd know what to do,
when you downgrade to 1.50 FW install the 3.03oe_C and youll see how easy it is, to install that and you shouldnt have any problem...
hope you could get this working,,,

fixed.... had to downgrade to 1.5 (as advised in this thread) and then format memory stick for it to work.

Thanks for your help dude

[timoumi]

I have problems instal the firmware

i took a new memorystick place the psp/game folder then place the oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% in the game folder and after that like in the tutorial i changed the eboot to 150.PBP and 303.PBP after that i started the program to get the "DATA.DXAR" but during that i get a error "OPENING AND CHECKING 150.PBP"

and then "cannot open file"

after that i see there is data.dxar file who is 0 kb

[50Percent]

I'm now a proud owner of a 3.03oe PSP. I was so excited, I had to show my wife. She didn't care.

Thanks for all the help.

[NeilR]

timoumi, look a few replies up and you'll find that your problem was recently asked and explained as the person between us (50Percent) can confirm..

Of course, the FAQ section outlines the problem but it seems that section of the tutorial goes unnoticed often.

[frankpablo]

OK. I got all the stuff to downgrade and then upgrade to 3.03 OE-c... before I proceed... one question:
¿is there any contingency for the case in which the psp bricks?(... if the process stops in the middle or something like that... - I read someone did something like "reflash with recovery" and got it back)

thanks in advance

[timoumi]

i did it!!Can u chance the displaysize for the psx games cause its pretty small -

[NeilR]

is there any contingency for the case in which the psp bricks?(... if the process stops in the middle or something like that... - I read someone did something like "reflash with recovery" and got it back)

thanks in advance

The recovery can only help if you're actually already on a custom firmware (and only helps partial bricks). If you follow instructions, the chance of bricking isn't any greater than a normal update. The same requirements for an official Sony update are used here.

i did it!!Can u chance the displaysize for the psx games cause its pretty small -

Use the "Home" button. When using the POPS emulator, it first displays a menu with all the settings.

[Bleako]

"When it finishes, you will be prompted to manually restart your PSP. You can now delete the update files off of your memory stick.

Turn your PSP off, and turn it back on, holding the 'R' trigger button. [...]"

I have a problem with this thing... do I have to restart my PSP when this is done, THEN turn it off and on again, or can I just turn it off when the flashing is done?

[NeilR]

I have a problem with this thing... do I have to restart my PSP when this is done, THEN turn it off and on again, or can I just turn it off when the flashing is done?

If it worked.. it worked.. So after you're prompted and fully turn off the PSP, the firmware is present and intact no matter which "mode" used when powering up again.

Holding "R" brings up the recovery console used to tweak settings (only works when completely off). Personally, I always turn it on normally first but there's no reason other than my liking to take a peak around.

[Bleako]

Ok thanks for the help!

The patching worked, by the way!

[Rock__Light]

Ok I followed the instructions exactly as they were and everything worked fine, until I tried to play Metal Gear Portable opps on my psp. Suddenly the screen went black and the console wont even turn on. I can enter recovery mode but thats about it. Is there anything I can do to get my psp working again?

[thrlride]

Ok I followed the instructions exactly as they were and everything worked fine, until I tried to play Metal Gear Portable opps on my psp. Suddenly the screen went black and the console wont even turn on. I can enter recovery mode but thats about it. Is there anything I can do to get my psp working again?

Mine did the same thing. I had to recover it and then reflash the 3.03 oe-c. After I did that all has been fine.

[Rock__Light]

Mine did the same thing. I had to recover it and then reflash the 3.03 oe-c. After I did that all has been fine.

I trying to recover it now, but it keeps saying that it cant find UPDATE.PBP where is ths update supposed to go?

[NeilR]

I trying to recover it now, but it keeps saying that it cant find UPDATE.PBP where is ths update supposed to go?

Read the FAQ section on going back to 1.5..

[FinalChad]

Not sure if this has been mentioned or not, but since installing this, every now and then when I listen to music, turn off the screen (by holding screen button), and put the PSP on "Hold" ... it will randomly shut off after about 5-10 seconds into a song. If it doesn't within that time, it will continue on fine. Happens about 20% of the time.

[Rock__Light]

Read the FAQ section on going back to 1.5..

Would you mind sending me a link? Im searching through the site, but im not very computer literate and I cant find the 1.5 faqs.

[NeilR]

A link?? I'm talking about the first post in the thread you're reading now


Anyhow.. I'll hold your hand and outline what I'm talking about:

How do I uninstall 2.71 SE/3.03OE?

1. Open up the .rar file for your custom firmware.
   
   • NOTE: The recovery flasher program is missing from the 3.03 OE-A and OE-C download (probably due to so many updates!). Download the original 3.02 OE-A and extract the folder from there.
2. Open the download .rar file, and open up the flasher for recovery folder
3. Now, extract the RECOVERY folder to X:\PSP\GAME\ (so that it is X:\PSP\GAME\RECOVERY)
4. Now, download the 1.5 Update
5. Rename the update from EBOOT.PBP to UPDATE.PBP.
6. Copy it to X:\PSP\GAME\RECOVERY\, there should now be 2 .prx files and 3 .pbp files
7. Turn off and turn back on your PSP, holding the 'R' button. Recovery console will come up DO NOT PANIC!
8. Scroll to Run program at /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP, and press 'X'
9. Some purple writing will come up, press 'X'
10. You now have a 1.5 PSP

[Rock__Light]

Ok Its flashing. Thanks for the help.

[cyslim5]

Could the 2.71 generic downdater be used for the RECOVERY folder to go back to 1.50 if someone bricks a custom firmware?

[roadkill_88]

I need help, i get this message when i try to get online;

A connection error has occurred.
A connection to the access point could not be established.
Check the security settings for the network and try again.

[sina_interlock]

you need to use that is you have problem in 3.03oe_C but if you want to go back to 1.50 from 3.03oe_C just read this step by step faq and you sholud be fine. ;)

How do I uninstall 2.71 SE/3.03OE?
Open up the .rar file for your custom firmware.
NOTE: The recovery flasher program is missing from the 3.03 OE-A and OE-C download (probably due to so many updates!). Download the original 3.02 OE-A and extract the folder from there.
Open the download .rar file, and open up the flasher for recovery folder
Now, extract the RECOVERY folder to X:\PSP\GAME\ (so that it is X:\PSP\GAME\RECOVERY)
Now, download the 1.5 Update
Rename the update from EBOOT.PBP to UPDATE.PBP.
Copy it to X:\PSP\GAME\RECOVERY\, there should now be 2 .prx files and 3 .pbp files
Turn off and turn back on your PSP, holding the 'R' button. Recovery console will come up DO NOT PANIC!
Scroll to Run program at /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP, and press 'X'
Some purple writing will come up, press 'X'
You now have a 1.5 PSP