[Guide] The Ultimate Downgrader Guide - [All Downgradable Firmware]

[Brad]

Welcome to the Ultimate downgrader guide

Guide Written by bsk8er48/Brad Graphics by Vulpix.

First TA-082 Downgrader Success rate TA-079 to TA-081 2.80 Dger Success Rate 3.03 Downgrade Success Rate View the image below to check if you have a TA-82 or higher PSP. If There is letters/numbers in the red area of the picture its a TA-82 or higher Spoiler for Click here to check if you psp is a TA-82:

Check your motherboard with the above if you have a 2.50 - 2.80 PSP
If your PSP is not listed review the 2nd Post of this Thread. (People Stuck at 3.11)

I would like to downgrade a..

-3.10 - 3.50 Any Motherboard

Spoiler for 3.10 - 3.50 Downgrade Guide:

~This downgrade can be used on all motherboard PSPs~

You need to have a PSP 2.0 through 3.50 PSP (Not OE) to use this Guide
If you have a PSP 2.8 and under you can use other Downgraders that don't need Lumines.

This guide requires you to have a Lumines UMD
Rental Stores Like Blockbuster are good Choices to find a Copy.


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LUMINES 1 EUR/USA/Platinum UMD NEEDED

Read Note to TA-82 or higher PSP's If you have an unpatched TA-082 or higher motherboard, you will be prompted to allow the downgrader to patch your motherboard so it can be safely downgraded. The downgrader will not let you proceed without patching, if your motherboard requires it. Note to Users Stuck at 3.11 Cause of ID Storage Keys Review 2nd Post of Thread

Files Needed
3.50 Downgrade files
1.50 UPDATE

Optional files
3.50 UPDATE

Have your battery at 75% or higher and your charger plugged in during this Guide.

1. Update to 3.50 if already on 3.50 go on to the next step. (See FAQ if you need More Help)

2. Open the 3.50 downgrade file (350dg.zip) and copy the psp folder to the root of your memory stick. Example Image
Note: Don't copy the PSP folder into the MP_ROOT folder

Spoiler for Example:

3. Open the 1.5 update zip and rename the EBOOT.PBP to UPDATE.PBP then copy it to /PSP/GAME/UPDATE/
Make sure not to overwrite PSP/GAME/UPDATE/EBOOT.PBP

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4. Load the Lumines UMD, and as soon as it gets to the Press START screen, press START.

5. It should get to loading save game, clear the screen, the screen should fill with a light blue color and then reset the PSP
(If this does not happen see below)

6. Check that HEN is running by going to system settings then System Information and it should show up as system version 350 HEN

7. If it is showing up as 3.50 HEN then go to the Game menu and run the UPDATE X.YZ

8. Before the Downgrader does anything to your PSP it will ask for you to agree to what it is doing
If you no longer want to continue press the Right Shoulder Button (R-TRIGGER).

9. Once you have agreed to start the downgrade do not unplug the PSP

10. Once finished the PSP will ask you to press X, after pressing it will reset it self. (If it don't reset press O instead)

11. If a blue screen (BSOD) comes up saying that the settings are corrupt press X or O to continue.

12. Enjoy the new 1.5 PSP

FAQ ~FAQ~ Q. How do I update to 3.50? A. Download 3.50 update Link (Make sure to rename it to EBOOT.PBP if named "somenumber_eboot.pbp ") - Place the EBOOT.PBP in X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE - Run the update from the Game menu Q. Is there any way to downgrade 3.10 and higher without Lumines ? A. Currently there is not. Q. Is there a success thread? A. Yes, Link Q. The screen turns black after downgrading but turns on after about a minute but then turns off agin. A. Click the brightness button

Conclusion Thank the coders at noobz.eu Link. If you can please click there donate button and send them some money as this new downgrader has opened up homebrew for all PSP owners. Also thanks too Dark_AleX, Mathieulh, Harleyg, 0okm, Team C+D Guide Written - bsk8er48/Brad. Image help - Vulpix/vb_master

-2.81 - 3.03 Any Motherboard

Spoiler for 2.81 - 3.03 to 1.5:

~This downgrade can be used on all motherboard PSPs~

You need to have a PSP 2.0 through 3.03 PSP (Not OE) to use this guide
If you have a PSP 2.8 and under you can use other downgraders that don't need GTA

This guide requires you to have a unpatched version of Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories.
The unpatched version of the game contains the 2.0 update, so if higher you need to find another

Read Note to TA-82 or higher PSP's If you have an unpatched TA-082 or higher motherboard, you will be prompted to allow the downgrader to patch your motherboard so it can be safely downgraded. The downgrader will not let you proceed without patching, if your motherboard requires it.

Files Needed
3.03 Downgrade files - Mirror
1.50 UPDATE

Optional files
3.03 UPDATE

Have your battery at 75% or higher and your charger plugged in during this Guide.

1. Update to 3.03 if already on 3.03 go on to the next step

2. Open the 3.03 downgrade file (303dg.zip) and copy the psp folder to the root of your memory stick. Example Image
Note: Don't copy the PSP folder into the MP_ROOT folder

Spoiler for Example:

3. Open the 1.5 update zip and rename the EBOOT.PBP to UPDATE.PBP then copy it to /PSP/GAME/UPDATE/
Make sure not to overwrite PSP/GAME/UPDATE/EBOOT.PBP

Spoiler for Example:

4. Load GTA LCS

5. It should get to loading save game, clear the screen, the screen should fill with a light blue color and then reset the PSP
(If this does not happen see below)

6. Check that HEN is running by going to system settings then System Information and it should show up as system version 303 HEN

7. If it is showing up as 3.03 HEN then go to the Game menu and run the x.yz update

8. Before the downgrader does anything to your PSP it will ask for you to agree to what it is doing
If you no longer want to continue press the Right Shoulder Button (R-TRIGGER).

9. Once you have agreed to start the downgrade do not unplug the PSP

10. Once finished the PSP will ask you to press X, after pressing it will reset it self. (If it don't reset press O instead)

11. If a blue screen (BSOD) comes up saying that the settings are corrupt press X or O to continue.

12. Enjoy the new 1.5 PSP

FAQ ~FAQ~ Q. How do I get my network connections back? A. If you do not want to re enter them load the included NetConfigBackup application on your PSP Q. How do I tell if I have a unpatched version of GTA? A. The UMD will include the 2.0 update anything higher is patched. Q. How do I update to 3.03. A. Download 3.03 update Link (Make sure to rename it to EBOOT.PBP if named "somenumber_eboot.pbp ") - Unzip and place the EBOOT.PBP in /PSP/GAME/UPDATE - Run the update from the Game menu Q. Is there any way to downgrade 2.81 and higher without GTA? A. Currently there is not. Q. Is there a success thread? A. Yes, Link Q. The screen turns black after downgrading but turns on after about a minute but then turns off agin. A. Click the brightness button

Conclusion Thank the coders at noobz.eu Link. If you can please click there donate button and send them some money as this new downgrader has opened up homebrew for all PSP owners. Also thanks too Dark_AleX, Mathieulh, Harleyg, 0okm, Team C+D Guide Written - bsk8er48/Brad. Image help - Vulpix/vb_master

Spoiler for Ways Users Fixed a Error:

Hen Did not load at all after many tries.

ok i did it!!! )) i pressed HOME button before the load bar appeared, then pressed the O button to return, and it worked ! I just love that blue screen thank you for your advices Brad

-2.80 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86)

Spoiler for 2.80 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86):

All Motherboards supported
~Guide written by bsk8er48 Graphics by Vulpix~

-Reason to use this downgrader over others-
No longer need a 1.5 user to help you

Files Needed
2.80 Downgrade Files -
1.5 Update Eboot


Activate USB Connection

1. Open the downloaded 2.80 Downgrade Files (280dg.zip) and copy the PSP folder to the root of you memory stick. (Not MP_ROOT)

Copy the 1.5 update EBOOT renamed to UPDATE.PBP to X:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE

Spoiler for View:

2. Go to the Photo Menu on the psp and enter the HEN_280 folder
If the psp freezes restart and try agin
Tip: Try going to slide show on photo menu if having trouble
Tip: Rush the photo menu


3. When the program is ran you will see a colored screen which can be one of two colors
Red - The files could not write to the flash. If this happens try again.

Blue - The files were written successfully

If successfull you can test hen by trying a application

Have Battery at 75% or higher and Power Plugged in to continue on.

4. Execute the 2.80 idstorage changer.

5. Now execute "Update X.YX"


6. If all went fine and you restarted your psp when it said to you will receive a blue screen telling you to press O, press it and reset your settings.

Welcome to 1.50
Thanks goes to
Dark_AleX, Mathieulh, HarleyG and noobz

Link - Here

Spoiler for TA-082 or Higher:

-2.80 PSP

Spoiler for 2.80 PSP Guide:

All Motherboards supported
~Guide written by bsk8er48 Graphics by Vulpix~

-Reason to use this downgrader over others-
No longer need a 1.5 user to help you

Files Needed
2.80 Downgrade Files -
1.5 Update Eboot


Activate USB Connection

1. Open the downloaded 2.80 Downgrade Files (280dg.zip) and copy the PSP folder to the root of you memory stick. (Not MP_ROOT)

Copy the 1.5 update EBOOT renamed to UPDATE.PBP to X:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE

Spoiler for View:

2. Go to the Photo Menu on the psp and enter the HEN_280 folder
If the psp freezes restart and try agin
Tip: Try going to slide show on photo menu if having trouble
Tip: Rush the photo menu


3. When the program is ran you will see a colored screen which can be one of two colors
Red - The files could not write to the flash. If this happens try again.

Blue - The files were written successfully

If successfull you can test hen by trying a application

Have Battery at 75% or higher and Power Plugged in to continue on.

4. Now execute "Update X.YX"


5. If all went fine and you restarted your psp when it said to you will receive a blue screen telling you to press O, press it and reset your settings.

Welcome to 1.50

Thanks goes to
Dark_AleX, Mathieulh, HarleyG and noobz

Link - Here

-2.71 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86)

Spoiler for 2.71 PSP TA-82 or TA-86 Guide:

2.71 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86)

Files needed for 2.71 PSP
TA-082 2.71 Downgrade Files
1.50 Update

1. Open the 2.71 TA-82 or higher downloaded files and extract all files to the root (top most folder) of the memory stick.

Spoiler for Exmaple:

2.Copy over the 1.5 update EBOOT.PBP renamed to UPDATE.PBP into X:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\

3. Now exit to your PSP and run HEN D by going to the photo menu and entering the HEN D folder.

Note: For the next few steps make sure your battery is charged to at least 75% and your charger plugged in.

4. Go to the GAME menu and and run 1.50enabler.

Read: The 1.5 enabler will tell you if you can run 1.5 or not. If it says you cannot press X to alter keys, don't continue till it says your settings will run 1.5

5. When the program exits back to the XMB run UPDATE X.YZ.

6. When your PSP has finished downgrading press X to restart your PSP.

7. When you turn your PSP on there will be a blue screen, Press O.

8. Enjoy the new v1.5 PSP!

-2.71 PSP

Spoiler for 2.71 PSP Guide:

Files needed for 2.71 PSP
Generic Downgrade Files
1.5 Update


1. Open the downloaded files
-From the 271dg.zip extract every thing to your PSP's root (X:\)

Spoiler for Example:

-Now take the EBOOT.PBP that within the EBOOT_1.50.zip file and rename it to UPDATE.PBP. Then copy the file to X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE folder.

2. Connect the AC adapter to the PSP highlight the PHOTO icon and then press Trianglethen Slideshow

A Few things could happen

- The PSP freezes, just restart manually and try again.
- Red screen the process has failed.Reset manually and try again.

- Blue or green screen the process was a success the PSP will reset itself.


Note: For the next few steps make sure your battery is charged to at least 75% and your charger plugged in.

3. Go to GAME and run the UPDATE X.YZ.

-If your battery is less than 75%, the PSP will restart without displaying any errors.
-If everything goes well then it will display something like this Doing preparationsandExtracting special PRXs.

4. After the screen will change to magenta or pink text Press X
-The downgrade will show a percentage bar.

5. When it finishes it will say to press X and the PSP will restart itself.

6. Welcome to 1.5

-2.60 PSP/2.50 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86)

Spoiler for 2.60/2.50 PSP TA-82 or TA-86:

~2.60/2.50 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86)~

First update to 2.71 and then use the 2.71 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86) downgrader guide

2.71 PSP (TA-82 or TA-86) Guide

Download: 2.71 Update

1. Copy the 2.71 Update renamed to EBOOT.PBP to X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

2. Run from the PSP

-2.60 PSP/2.50 PSP

Spoiler for 2.60/2.50:

~2.60/2.50 PSP~

Currently it is faster to first update to 2.71 and then use the generic 2.71 downgrader guide.

Advantages
-Don't need GTA
-Don't need helper files


Download: 2.71 Update

1. Copy the 2.71 Update renamed to EBOOT.PBP to X:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

2. Run from the PSP

-2.01 PSP/2.00 PSP

Spoiler for 2.01/2.00 PSP:

Downloads
Eloader
2.0/2.01 Easy Downgrader
1.50 Update

1. Copy all content of eloader099.zip to the root of your memory stick.

2. Next open the 201DG.zip file and copy the PSP folder to the root of your memory stick.

3. Next copy the v1.5 Update EBOOT.PBP (Rename to EBOOT.PBP differently) to X:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\
You may need to create the UPDATE folder

4. Now run the downgrader via eLoader.

5. To downgrade, you need to select the set to v1.00 option (the Circle button).
This will fake your PSP to version 1.00.

6.Once you've completed the process, you can run the v1.5 Update EBOOT, directly from your PSP's

Game menu.

Capable but no longer recommended downgrades

1.5 to 1.0 - Guide by Abe_Froeman

Spoiler for 1.5 to 1.0:

Files Needed
1.5 to 1.0 Downdater

Instruction for the 1.00 user

1. Copy the downhelper100 folder to /PSP/GAME/ and start the program.

2. The program will dump your flash and your ipl to the memory stick. After it's finished, the program will exit.

3. You should now have a folder labeled DOWNDATER on the root of your memory stick. This is the file that will need to be passed to the 1.50 user.

Instructions for the 1.50 user

1. Copy the two folders __SCE__downdater100 and %__SCE__downdater100 to /PSP/GAME/

2. Get the DOWNDATER folder from someone with 1.00 and put it in the root of your memory stick.

3. Get the official Sony 1.50 update and put it under /PSP/GAME/UPDATE

You are now ready to start the downgrade process. Please make sure that your AC adapter is plugged in and the language of your PSP is set to either English or Japanese.

4) Start the program from your XMB. Do not shut your PSP off or take your memory stick during this process as it will result in a bricked PSP.

5) After a few minutes of red text running across your PSP and your memory stick light flashing, you will be prompted to manually shut down. Do so by holding the power button up until the PSP shuts off.

6) Power on your PSP and if everything went well, you will now have a 1.00 firmware PSP.

FAQ ~All Guides FAQ~ Q. How do I tell if I have a TA-082 or higher? A. If you have text in the red area of the picture on top of the guide its a TA-082 or higher Q. Hen is not loading A. Try going to slide show on photo menu, also note hen may take allot of tries to work Q. My PSP screen is black but I can hear me scrolling through the menus. A. Press the brightness button

Downgrading as been made possible by
Dark_AleX, Mathieulh, Harleyg, Noobz, 0okm, Team C+D, NOPx86

[Brad]

Miscellaneous Downgrades

Downgrade Any PSP (Need specific tools)

Spoiler for Downgrade Any PSP:

[GUIDE] Make the perfect Pandora's Battery
This guide will take you through the steps needed to create a perfect Pandora's battery, for both the PSP Classic and PSP Slim
Below you will find 2 guides, one for the Slim and one for the Classic

Which Guide Shall I Use? If you want to unbrick a Slim PSP use the Slim Pandora Section. If you want to upgrade a PSP Slim/Classic to 3.71M33 directly, use the Slim Pandora Section. If you want to unbrick a PSP Classic then use the Classic guide.

Battery Compatibility List Working Sony "standard" Li-ion 1800 mAh. Sony PSP-280 2200mAh. Datel, PSP Battery 3600 mAh (X2). Datel, PSP Battery 1800 Max Power. Datel, PSP Battery GO MAX (Model # GM1000, uses AAA batteries). Note: If you remove the AAA batteries, it resets the serial. Not Working 3.6v 3600 mAh Battery Pack (Silver letters) (Model PSP-360) 2600 mAh Mega Battery Pack Atomic Battery Pack 3.6V 1800mAh Sony PSP-280 2200mAh Sony PSP Bloc-Battery pack 3.6v 1800 mAh Battery 3600mAh, unknown brand, (china made model NK-RH008) Battery Pack, unknown brand, (lithium) 3.6v 3600 mAH Intec 1800 mAh Li-ion Intec 2200 mAh UltraLast e-Boost 3.7v 2200mAh Li-PO battery

PSP Classic - Perfect Pandora What will I need? First we need to go over what you need to create a Pandora's battery: A PSP Classic with a custom firmware, or homebrew compatible firmware. A PSP battery you are willing to convert Don't worry, you will be able to use it as a normal battery when we are finished. A USB cable. The following files: Part 1: Pandora Battery Files. Pandora GUI. Alternate Links: MaxConsole, RapidShare 1.50 Update File. Part 2: Booster's Multi IPL Loader. Part 3: Pandora Extended Menu. Alternate Links: Megaupload, Rapidshare. 1.50 Update File. Part 4: MaxSafe Pandora Menu. Part 1 - Creating a Pandora's Battery Extract the Pandora GUI RAR downloaded for 'Part 1' found above in What will I need?. Install Pandora GUI. Start Pandora GUI. Either download the 1.50 Update file from above, or use the built in feature found in Pandora GUI under '1.50 Sony eBoot'. If you downloaded the above eboot, then extract it and place it on your desktop. Select the button 'Load Local File' in Pandora GUI, and select the extracted eboot found on your desktop. Plug your PSP in via USB to your PC. On the drop down menu, select your PSP's drive letter (for example, J). If on a custom firmware, under 'PSP Location' on Pandora GUI, select PSP/GAME150. If on a homebrew enabled firmware (i.e.: 1.50) use PSP/GAME. Make sure you have backed all data you intend on re-using, like savedata and music. Press the 'Format My PSP'. Once finished, select the 'Copy Files' button. Now do the following: Disconnect PSP from USB. Go to GAME > Memory Stick under the XMB (PSP Main Menu). Run the application. Once finished, plug your PSP back into your PC via USB. Select the button 'Write IPL'. Once finished: Disconnect the PSP from USB. Run the new application found under GAME > Memory Stick. Press X to convert your battery. You have finished Step 1! DO NOT DELTE ANYTHING FROM THE MEMORY STICK. Part 2 - Installing Extended Pandora Boot Menu If you don't have a spare battery, then use your AC Adpater to power your PSP for now. Extract the RAR you downloaded to your desktop. Inside the newly extracted folder, run the program 'install_psp_ms_multi_loa der_ipl.cmd'. Plug the PSP in via USB to your PC, and toggle on USB. The installer will auto-detect your PSP. Press 'y' to accept the question "Are You Sure ?[Y]" message to install the IPL". Remove your PSP from USB, and take out your memor stick. Turn USB back on, with the memory stick inserted. Create a new folder in the root of your memory stick named 'ipl'. Copy the file named msipl.bin from the root of your memory stick, to the folder you have just created ('ipl'). Rename the newly copied 'msipl.bin' to '150ex.bin'. In the RECOVERY_LOADER folder found in the RAR you extracted earlier, you will find a file named 'pspboot.bin'. Copy 'pspboot.bin' to the ipl folder on your memory stick, and rename it to 'ipl.bin'. Turn off USB, and remove the memory stick. You have finished Step 2! Step 3 - Installing Extended Pandora Bootmenu If you don't have a spare battery, then use your AC Adpater to power your PSP for now. Extract both the 1.50 Update file, and the epbm084 RAR file to your desktop. Copy the folder PSP, from the epbm084 folder to the root of your PSP, and say yes to any overwrite warnings. Place the 1.50 update file in the root of your memory stick named 'UPDATE.PBP'. Navigate to GAME > Memory Stick in the XMB. Run the Installer. You have finished Step 3! Step 4 - Install MaxSafe Menu If you don't have a spare battery, then use your AC Adpater to power your PSP for now. Download the RAR file, and extract to your desktop. Copy the 'PSP' folder to the root of your memory stick, saying yes to any overwrite warnings. Navigate to GAME > Memory Stick in the XMB. Run the MaxSafe Installer. You have finished Step 4! FAQ When booting your PSP, you have 3 options: Hold the L button to boot into the Pandora Menu. Hold R to boot into Recovery. Do not hold anything to boot normally. Why does my PSP restart after turning on from stand-by mode? You must hold the L button, or your PSP restart instead of turning on from where you left of. Do I have to install the MaxSafe an/or Pandora Extended Menu? No, you may skip the installation of both. I don't reccomend you installing the Multi-IPL-Loader either if you do not intend to install these.

PSP Slim - Perfect Pandora What will I need? First we need to go over what you need to create a Pandora's battery: A PSP Slim or Classic with a custom firmware [Classic PSP can also be on 1.50 official]. A PSP Classic or Slim battery you are willing to convert. Don't worry, you will be able to use it as a normal battery when we are finished. [/LIST][*]A USB cable.[*]The following files: Part 1: Pandora 3.XX Installer. Mirror: Sendspace. 1.50 Update File. Part 2: Ultimate Loader Files. 'Slim352---pspbtcnf' File. Part 3: Despertar Cementerio v4. 3.80 Update File. 3.40 Update File. 1.50 Update File. Part 4: Ultimate Loader Files. 'Slim371---pspbtcnf' File. [/LIST] Part 1 - Creating a Pandora's Battery Download the Pandora 3.XX installer, and extract to your desktop. Place the folder named pan3xx in 'X:/PSP/GAME/'. Extract the 1.50 Update file to the root of your memory stick, and rename it to 'UPDATE.PBP'. Backup any data you want to keep, such as savedata, then format your memory stick. Navigate to GAME > Memory Stick in the PSP's XMB, and run the application. Choose the following option: Press R + X. Then press R + L + X. Restart the PSP, and copy the folder 'pan3xx' to 'X:/PSP/GAME/'. Copy the 1.50 EBOOT to your root again. Start the application from GAME > Memory Stick. Choose the following option: Press X. When copying is complete, press L + X. Restart the application once more. Choose the following option: Press O. Then press Triangle. You have finished Step 1! Part 2 - a. Install Ultimate Loader Make sure to back up any data that you want to keep, ie Savedata. Extract the Ultimate Loader RAR. Copy the two files named 'menuloader.prx' and 'mainmenu.elf' to the folder named 'kd' found in the root of your memory stick. Extract the Slim352---pspbtcnf RAR. Rename the 'Slim352---pspbtcnf.txt' to 'pspbtcnf.txt'. Copy the newly renamed 'pspbtcnf.txt' to the folder named 'kd' on the root of your memory stick. In the root of your memory stick, you will find both the 'kd' and 'registry' folders. Create duplicates of both folders. Rename the duplicates like so: 'kd' -> 'kd352' 'registry' -> 'registry352' Copy the newly named folders to your root. Disconnect your PSP from the USB. You have finished step 2! Part 3 - Installing Despertar Cementerio v4 BEFORE PROCEEDING, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THESE FOLDERS ON THE ROOT OF YOUR MEMORY STICK: 'kd' 'kd352' 'registry' 'registry352' I cannot stress how important it is to have the above folder in the root of your memory stick (ie 'X:/'). Extract the RAR files to your desktop. Copy despertar_cementerio to 'X:/PSP/GAME/'. Rename the Eboots: 1.50 eboot.pbp -> 150.PBP 3.40 eboot.pbp -> 340.PBP 3.71 eboot.pbp -> 380.PBP Copy them to the root of your memory stick. If you have any PTF themes enabled, disable them: Go to Settings on your XMB (Main Menu). Go to Theme Settings -> Theme -> Custom Theme -> Delete. Make sure your kernel is set to 2.XX/3.XX: Hold R on coldboot of PSP. Go to Configuration. Change Homebrew Kernel Loading to what ever your firmware version is (i.e. If you firmware is 3.60M33, chane the kernel to 3.60). Run the application from GAME > Memory Stick. You have finished step 3! Part 4 - b. Installing Ultimate Loader Extract the RAR named '371---PSPBTCNF.rar'. Rename the file enclosed from '371---PSPBTCNF.txt' to 'PSPBTCNF.txt'. Copy the newly named 'PSPBTCNF.txt' to the 'kd' folder found on the root of your memory stick. You have finished step 4! FAQ How do I boot into the Ultimate Loader Menu? By holding L on coldboot. How do I switch active folders (kd352, kd, etc.)? Press R or L trigger in Ultimate Loader to switch active folders without launching Pandora or Extended Boot Menu.

Removing the installation of Pandora If you feel the urge to, or simply want to remove Pandora from your memory stick, do the following: Load the Pandora 3.XX application on your PSP, from GAME > Memory Stick under the XMB (Main Menu). If you do not have the application on your memory stick, download it from here. After extraction, place the folder named 'pan3xx', in 'X:/PSP/GAME/'. Select the option that says 'Restore Battery', or something similar. Once finished, exit the application and turn on USB mode. Format your memory stick. Remember to back up any data you wish to keep (ie Savedate). After format is complete, restart your PSP. Your PSP is now un-pandorized!

Credits Team C+D - Creating Pandora Hellcat - Creating Extended Boot Menu Dark_AleX - Creating Despertar Cementerio v* Team 0x4658 - Creating MaxSafe JumpR - Help on installing Multi IPL Loader Section FreePlay/Hardrive - Help on Pandora Installation Guide(s) overfiendx - Slim Installation Guide player_c - Battery Compatibility List NeilR - Editor

- Guide Written by Moose_Island

Downgrade a 3.11 PSP

Spoiler for 3.11 Downgrade:

Downgrading your 3.11 PSP

Introduction Got a TA-082 with a messed up IDStorage? Don't want to update to 3.50? Been waiting forever for that mysterious 3.11 downgrader Fanjita announced long ago? Well it's finally here, and now you can downgrade, as well as fix your IDStorage if your have a TA-082, and for whatever reason want to go to an official firmware. This downgrader is an adaption of the one already for 3.50, and as such, it needs many of the same things, like Lumines.

Files Needed 3.11 EBOOT File 1.50 EBOOT File 3.11 Downgrader

Hardware Needed 3.11 PSP (Any Motherboard) USB Cable 128 MB Memory Stick or Higher Europeon or US Version of Lumines

Process First off, like always, download all the necessary files. If you aren't already at 3.11, then update to it using the 3.11 update EBOOT. To do this, plug in your PSP into USB mode, then copy the 3.11 EBOOT file (named EBOOT.PBP), into the PSP/GAME/UPDATE directory. UPDATE must be in all caps. After that go to the game menu of your PSP, the memory stick icon, then start the app 3.11 Update. If you already are at 3.11, then download the necessary files, and extract them. In the 3.11 downgrader folder, you should be presented with these sets of files. Spoiler for Image: I'm on Ubuntu Feisty Fawn, so your theme may be different, however the files should be the same. The SRC folder is the source of the program, and is useless to you unless you're a programmer. The checkworks folder is the check the legitamacy of your EBOOT. However, the MS_ROOT one is the one that'll be helping you do the downgrade. Open the folder, then copy the PSP folder to the topmost part of your memory stick. This is called the root. Spoiler for Image: The contents of yours may vary. If your OS asks you to overwrite the contents of the PSP folder, hit OK. You won't lose any of your data. Spoiler for If you want to restore your IDStorage, ignore otherwise: If you do, then start the app ID STORAGE RESTORER in the game menu. Once you do that, you're done, and are free to update to an official firmware. Once you do this, rename the 1.50 update you downloaded to UPDATE.PBP. Place this in PSP/GAME/UPDATE, which is the same place where you put the 3.11 update. Don't jump ahead and run it though, you'll get a "Game Could Not Be Started" error. Your next step is to run Lumines. The game will not start like normal however, and either one of two things will happen. You get a red screen. If this happens, try again. You get a blue screeen. This is good, and means you can now downgrade. Once you get the blue screen, run the X.YZ update in the game menu, under the memory stick icon. You can also check to see if HEN is running, by going to settings, system settings, then system info. It should say 3.11 HEN. If this is your first time downgrading and you have a TA-082, then the downgrader will ask you to patch your motherboard. Press X. After that, then the downgrader will ask you to assume all responsibility for your PSP, as the downgrader runs the possibility of breaking it. This chance is very very low however, less then 1%. Press X, and your PSP will start being downgraded. After it finishes, it will either say your settings are corrupted, in which case you'll have to run the NETCONFIG restore tool under the game menu, or simply press X to restart. Either way, you are now the proud owner of a 1.50 PSP

FAQ My PSP bricked! You suck! Not my problem, it's your responsibility. I thought Fanjita said he retired? Fanjita only retired from high level trust projects. Not to mention this was something he promised long ago. What are all the other files in my game folder on the XMB? They are homebrew examples from the PSPSDK. You can use them to make sure HEN is running, but they don't do much. The cube sample is sort of cool though Can I format my memory stick after the downgrade? Yes. How can I donate to Noobz? From their homepage.

- Guide written by Adiuvo

[Moose]

Added to THE GUIDE. Keep up the good work

[Emin]

Wow very nice interface!

[Vulpix]

You forgot about like my banners and stuff.

I will get back to you about creating an Ultimate Downgrade banner.

[Brad]

Don't worry ill get that on there. Just was finishing up a ipod guide. And this one I'm still messing with. Its got all the needed info but I'm making it look nicer.

[Efron]

Useful thread

[Brad]

Alright we had a nice graphics update thanks to Vulpix. I'm gonna add a FAQ now.

[dexterdt]

a guide compilation, its good I guess

[gam]

This is the best guiued ever!
Nice man

[Brad]

Thanks

Added a little bit more to make it a little more easy for people.

[Brad]

Alright updated with all new downgraders.

[honkus]

Ok I have a ta082. Once I downgrade to 1.5 all I have to do is run the 3.03oe install guide to get dark_alexs firmware?

[Gn_nServer]

Thanks to everyone and the most to DARK ALIX , i have downgraded my cosens and my frinds pspz there all 5 psp 4 of them is 2.8FW and last psp is 3.03FW (I DOWNGRADED THERE PSPZ WITH ALL SUCCESS WITH FULL FUNCTION WITH NO BRICK PSP)

[Brad]

Originally Posted by honkus

Ok I have a ta082. Once I downgrade to 1.5 all I have to do is run the 3.03oe install guide to get dark_alexs firmware?

Here is a guide for that
http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-firmware-...ead-84905.html

[sky-chan]

Hi all! I was wondering in this step:
2. Open the 3.03 downgrade file and copy the contents of the folder MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick.
The link to download the 3.03 files does have the MS_ROOT file, but it also has a file called SRC. Could somebody tell me if I need to do anything with this?
Thanks for help

[Brad]

I checked it and it has the MS_ROOT folder.

Here I uploaded another try this one.

Link

[WTFer]

need help on 2.71 t-082 downgrader

-From the Hen D folder extract the contents of MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick

I took the contents of the extracted MS_ROOT folder & moved all those contents to the PSP's MS_ROOT Folder.

2. Now exit to your psp and run HEN D by going to the photo menu and entering the HEN D folder.
If your PSP crashes or red screen comes up try again

There is absolutely nothing under PHOTO.
ALL there is is two new icons under the GAME section of the PSP

EDIT: Nevermind
I re-copied the MS ROOT contents not in the MS ROOT folder.
I did everything & I know have a firmware 1.50

you people are gods!

[Brad]

That means take the PSP folder in MS_ROOT and copy it to the root of your psp.

Not MS_ROOT

[sky-chan]

Ok I have an unpatched version of GTA LCS and it has the 2.0 update meaning it is unpatched, but after updating my 2.81 psp to 3.03 then using the MS_ROOT file aswell, loading GTA doesnt seem to work. It loads normally like a game, instead of reseting at the loading screen.
Help!

Edit: Done Thanks guys!

[N4b0t]

Uh... I have a problem here.

I'm trying to downgrade my TA-082 PSP 2.71 with your method,
I have installed HenD just as it said, but I can't ever get it to work.

It just shows me the red screen over and over. What did I do wrong?
I reinstalled HenD many times to be sure, too.

Please help me

[Sethis]

Red screen? Red Screen of Death? Or red screen signifying that the flashing did not go accordin to plan ?

[N4b0t]

The red screen that comes right after the blue one, when I start HenD.

[Brad]

Just keep trying to load it. It wont work the first time usually.

Don't copy everything over agin just keep trying to run it.

[N4b0t]

Well, okay. But I've been trying it for a while, that's why I decided to post here for help... So I'll just keep trying, then. Thanks.

EDIT: Wow, it seems that it didn't work because I had a game inside my PSP and it started automatically every time and I just pushed home and tried HenD.
I tried removing it and starting my PSP, and it worked!
Now I just hope downgrading it will work okay...

2ndEDIT: Whoo! It worked! I now have a 1.5 PSP
Thanks a lot for the guide, it was very useful.

[namgorf]

hello I have a question on which HEN to use, the link shows 6 diff versions to choose from. I downloaded the HE Rev D + Devhook but want to be sure i got the most current and proper one to use before i go forth and downgrade. Thanks for the forums.

[lwbsk8er]

I got everything on the Mem stick...then I rand HEND...and then I ran the IDstorage thing...but when it went back to the xmb I didnt have a update x.yz under the GAME memory stick sub-menu....Anyone that can help me with this?

EDIT: I think I know what I did wrong. I forgot to name the 1.5 EBOOT.pbp to just UPDATE.pbp. So I renamed and tryed again but I just have a corrupt Icon data icon now

[Brad]

Make sure when you rename the update to UPDATE.PBP you do ti before you copy it over. If you don't you will overwrite the eboot.pbp already in the update folder.

[lwbsk8er]

It worked and thank you! But now my psp screen is just black! You can scroll though the menues and stuff so it still works...but just blacknesssss!

EDIT: I still have full functionality. I can even go to usb connection! I just cant see anything on the screen!

EDIT 2: Fixed my own problem...all I had to do was hit the brightness button lol!

[Hell-Spawn]

thank you for this! I just downgraded two of my freinds psp's that where 3.03's