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**1337PSPer** · 03-09-2007, 01:26 AM

hey guys how safe is the 2.71 Generic Downgrader if the guide below is followed perfectly.
http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-hacks-9/t...der-73464.html
thx guys, any help would be great.

**Teh Luxx0rsz** · 03-09-2007, 01:39 AM

Very safe, the only real way you can brick is if your battery runs out (and you don't have the charger plugged in) or you don't follow the instructions properly, other than that it's safe and easy.

**1337PSPer** · 03-09-2007, 03:17 AM

so there is no chance of program malfuction if it is all done by the guide.

**Chappo** · 03-09-2007, 04:22 AM

nope i used it and it works fine.

**myersn024** · 03-09-2007, 12:06 PM

I've also used the 2.71 generic downgrader, and it works great. However, if you've got a ta-082 most people recommend using the 2.80 downgrader from noobz.

mysticken · 03-09-2007, 12:46 PM

i have used both the 2.71 and 2.80 hen downgrader and im telling the only possible way to brick is if u turn off ur psp while downgrading.. in my eyes its full proof

**zmathue** · 03-09-2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysticken

i have used both the 2.71 and 2.80 hen downgrader and im telling the only possible way to brick is if u turn off ur psp while downgrading.. in my eyes its full proof

lol fool's will turn it off though
but ya theres is like 0% chance that you will brick

**--DylanDangles--** · 03-09-2007, 02:43 PM

its just as safe as running an official update. because thats basicly what its doing. it formats the flash0 and flashes a completely new firmware.

**1337PSPer** · 03-09-2007, 03:57 PM

ok kool thx guys

**MaTiAz** · 03-11-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myersn024

I've also used the 2.71 generic downgrader, and it works great. However, if you've got a ta-082 most people recommend using the 2.80 downgrader from noobz.

TA-082's were able to be downgraded first on 2.71, so I'd use that to avoid needless flashing.

**TactlessPenguin** · 03-11-2007, 06:18 PM

I'm 1 for 1 using it.

Hardrive · 03-11-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TactlessPenguin

I'm 1 for 1 using it.

7 for 7 (I helped my friends).

I'm pretty sure the bricking rate is fairly low... less than 10%

Follow the directions, go for it.

**CoBrA2168** · 03-11-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaTiAz

TA-082's were able to be downgraded first on 2.71, so I'd use that to avoid needless flashing.

Yea, but the 2.71 with TA-082's can corrupt the idstorage.

Use the 2.80 or 3.03 to be safe.

**Yongobongo** · 03-11-2007, 07:52 PM

Read front page, new ta-082 downgrader out

**Sethis** · 03-11-2007, 09:04 PM

It was suppose to corrupt the IDStorage. At the time that first Generation downgrader was made, little knowledge was known about the ta-082 idstorage, so they corrupted things that seemed "needless" This new downgrader was made because more is now known about the ta-082 idstorage. They found out all they needed to change was some 0x05 key. Thus, this new downgrader was developed. I dont see this downgrader is very different from the first gen one, its seems VERY similar, only difference is the idstorage changer, i think the risk is the same.

**Yongobongo** · 03-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Yeah because the idstorage is not the actual downgrader, but i think that the only way that people have bricked is through using on the wrong motherboard/stepping on the cable?? Correct me if i'm wrong plz

**parad0x** · 03-12-2007, 09:28 AM

I Used It And It Worked Perfectly

**kd2k** · 03-12-2007, 11:07 AM

well i can confirm that the following downgraders have worked well for me on a minimum of 3 occasions each: DAX's 2.71 Generic Downgrader, Noobz 2.00/2.01 easy downgrader, and Noobz 3.03 downgrader.
noobz 3.03 downgrader is probably the safest downgrader as it has all the checks in it, but you need a GTA umd.

The generic downgrader should be fine as long as you dont have a ta-082+ motherboard

eldiablov · 03-12-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylandangles

its just as safe as running an official update. because thats basicly what its doing. it formats the flash0 and flashes a completely new firmware.

I heard that some Sony updates dont even format flash0.

And generic downgrader is near impossible to brick with. I mean, it even loads the update into the ram incase of mem stick malfunction.

**hallo007** · 03-12-2007, 12:16 PM

if you read everthing good , it needs to work fine

**PSPgamer512** · 03-14-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardrive

7 for 7 (I helped my friends).

I'm pretty sure the bricking rate is fairly low... less than 10%

Follow the directions, go for it.

Downgrading 7 PSP's, your a trooper. I've downgraded 4 (Not including my own). I really want to set up a Direct Download site that has a easy downgrader and a pre made 3.10 OE-A update ready to be used so I can attempt to downgrade a PSP inside my local Best Buy. Updating it to a Custom Firmware would be sick. But because it's not my PSP to hack and I don't have permission I don't want to risk bricking it....

**aky101** · 03-16-2007, 09:54 AM

wow so many ppl got it to work but not me i bricked my psp using it did everything correctly but it got to 99% then displayed some sort of error and bricked.But then the really dodgy 0okm 2.8 downgrader worked on my other psp. ..

**shijirou** · 03-16-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSPgamer512

Downgrading 7 PSP's, your a trooper. I've downgraded 4 (Not including my own). I really want to set up a Direct Download site that has a easy downgrader and a pre made 3.10 OE-A update ready to be used so I can attempt to downgrade a PSP inside my local Best Buy. Updating it to a Custom Firmware would be sick. But because it's not my PSP to hack and I don't have permission I don't want to risk bricking it....

I wouldn't trust the easy downgrader though... I'd still do it manually...

**yolarry** · 03-16-2007, 02:25 PM

I downgrade 3 firends with this for $3 bucks & Written Agreement Refund

I did not downgrade my becasue I upgrade to 2.75 (stupid me) and then here comes this 2.75 TIFF hack and weeee I am saved!

eldiablov · 03-16-2007, 02:58 PM

yh 2.75. How bout giving me a link to that update ?

**PSPgamer512** · 03-16-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yolarry

I downgrade 3 firends with this for $3 bucks & Written Agreement Refund

I did not downgrade my becasue I upgrade to 2.75 (stupid me) and then here comes this 2.75 TIFF hack and weeee I am saved!

I'm pretty sure it went from 2.71 to 2.8. Not to 2.75
-= Double Post =-

Quote:

Originally Posted by shijirou

I wouldn't trust the easy downgrader though... I'd still do it manually...

well with the PSP's at stores you can't access their mem sticks so if you were to do it you would need an easy downgrader

03-09-2007, 01:26 AM	#1
1337PSPer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia - A.C.T. Posts: 1,519 Trader Feedback: 0	How Safe Is The 2.71 Generic Downgrader? hey guys how safe is the 2.71 Generic Downgrader if the guide below is followed perfectly. http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-hacks-9/t...der-73464.html thx guys, any help would be great. __________________ [CENTER] [SPOILER="LOL"] [IMG]http://myextralife.com/strips/01-05-2007.jpg[/IMG] [/SPOILER] [/CENTER]

03-09-2007, 03:17 AM	#3
1337PSPer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia - A.C.T. Posts: 1,519 Trader Feedback: 0	so there is no chance of program malfuction if it is all done by the guide. __________________ [CENTER] [SPOILER="LOL"] [IMG]http://myextralife.com/strips/01-05-2007.jpg[/IMG] [/SPOILER] [/CENTER]

03-09-2007, 03:57 PM	#9
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03-11-2007, 07:52 PM	#14
Yongobongo .info Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ACT, Australia Posts: 1,674 Trader Feedback: 0	Read front page, new ta-082 downgrader out __________________ http://www.yongobongo.com PSN - yongobongo

03-11-2007, 09:04 PM	#15
Sethis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In The PSP Posts: 804 Trader Feedback: 0	It was suppose to corrupt the IDStorage. At the time that first Generation downgrader was made, little knowledge was known about the ta-082 idstorage, so they corrupted things that seemed "needless" This new downgrader was made because more is now known about the ta-082 idstorage. They found out all they needed to change was some 0x05 key. Thus, this new downgrader was developed. I dont see this downgrader is very different from the first gen one, its seems VERY similar, only difference is the idstorage changer, i think the risk is the same. __________________ Linux + Windows = Lindows FTW

03-09-2007, 01:39 AM	#2
Teh Luxx0rsz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England Posts: 236 Trader Feedback: 0	Very safe, the only real way you can brick is if your battery runs out (and you don't have the charger plugged in) or you don't follow the instructions properly, other than that it's safe and easy.

03-09-2007, 04:22 AM	#4
Chappo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 41275. Posts: 514 Trader Feedback: 0	nope i used it and it works fine.

03-09-2007, 12:06 PM	#5
myersn024 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 135 Trader Feedback: 0	I've also used the 2.71 generic downgrader, and it works great. However, if you've got a ta-082 most people recommend using the 2.80 downgrader from noobz.

03-09-2007, 12:46 PM	#6
mysticken Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 19 Trader Feedback: 0	i have used both the 2.71 and 2.80 hen downgrader and im telling the only possible way to brick is if u turn off ur psp while downgrading.. in my eyes its full proof

03-09-2007, 02:43 PM	#8
--DylanDangles-- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Crack City Posts: 2,032 Trader Feedback: 0	its just as safe as running an official update. because thats basicly what its doing. it formats the flash0 and flashes a completely new firmware.

03-11-2007, 06:18 PM	#11
TactlessPenguin Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 715 Trader Feedback: 0	I'm 1 for 1 using it.

03-11-2007, 09:14 PM	#16
Yongobongo .info Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ACT, Australia Posts: 1,674 Trader Feedback: 0	Yeah because the idstorage is not the actual downgrader, but i think that the only way that people have bricked is through using on the wrong motherboard/stepping on the cable?? Correct me if i'm wrong plz __________________ http://www.yongobongo.com PSN - yongobongo

03-12-2007, 09:28 AM	#17
parad0x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sandwich IL Posts: 892 Trader Feedback: 0	I Used It And It Worked Perfectly __________________ [CENTER][IMG]http://www.danasoft.com/vipersig.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER]iPhone-iTouch Questions? PM me[/CENTER] 生涯旋転 [CENTER]i build computers/program them, play games hardcore, i love all technology, i still read comics, i download up to 10 gigs at a time with nearing a terabyte HDD worth of space on a dial up connection, i still watch spongebob I could call that pathetic? [/CENTER]

03-12-2007, 11:07 AM	#18
kd2k Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 76 Trader Feedback: 0	well i can confirm that the following downgraders have worked well for me on a minimum of 3 occasions each: DAX's 2.71 Generic Downgrader, Noobz 2.00/2.01 easy downgrader, and Noobz 3.03 downgrader. noobz 3.03 downgrader is probably the safest downgrader as it has all the checks in it, but you need a GTA umd. The generic downgrader should be fine as long as you dont have a ta-082+ motherboard

03-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#20
hallo007 Heroes never die Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ........... Posts: 1,318 Trader Feedback: 0	if you read everthing good , it needs to work fine

03-16-2007, 09:54 AM	#22
aky101 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: halifax,england Posts: 246 Trader Feedback: 0	wow so many ppl got it to work but not me i bricked my psp using it did everything correctly but it got to 99% then displayed some sort of error and bricked.But then the really dodgy 0okm 2.8 downgrader worked on my other psp. ..

03-16-2007, 02:25 PM	#24
yolarry Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 890 Trader Feedback: 0	I downgrade 3 firends with this for $3 bucks & Written Agreement Refund I did not downgrade my becasue I upgrade to 2.75 (stupid me) and then here comes this 2.75 TIFF hack and weeee I am saved! __________________ No longer comes to this site...

03-16-2007, 02:58 PM	#25
eldiablov Banned for LIFE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East London, England Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	yh 2.75. How bout giving me a link to that update ?

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