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Complete PSP Custom Firmware Guide


This guide will help you install and use Custom Firmware on your PSP. Installation instructions for 3.40 OE-A and 3.03 OE-C are included in this guide, as well as instructions on how to run homebrew and games.


Reasons To Use Custom Firmware

• Full screen movies work on custom firmware
  
• Homebrew games, many of which are really fun and well made (Super Mario War, PSP Dungeon)
• Ports of classic open-source games (such as Quake and Doom II)
• Custom backgrounds, waves, and fonts, icons
• Unlocked 333mhz mode allowing you to play all PSP games at smoother speeds
• Plugins, such as screenshot support and in-game music players
• Recovery Menu, preventing you from causing any damage to your PSP's internal flash
• Removes the restrictions Sony puts in place on it's PS1 emulation engine, opening the door to a huge library of PS1 titles
• Allows you to drop the CPU speed of the PSP, saving battery life in games that don't require much processor power
• Allows you to use the 4th brightness level
• You can change the region of your PSP, opening up the ability to watch foreign films and access japan-specific features
• You can lock your PSP, preventing people from accessing it without knowing a specialized keystroke
• Keyboard support
• Custom Firmware does not limit your ability to play new games or special beta games
• You can control your PC or Mac from your PSP using VNC
• You can run other PSP firmwares from your memory stick using Devhook, rendering your PSP effectively brick-proof
• Thanks to the Recovery Menu, custom firmware is significantly safer than Sony's official firmware
• You can use a homebrew chat program to talk to all major chat networks without having to go through the web browser
• You can use your japanese GPS system with a homebrew map reader to get GPS access in the states
• You get all of the features of Sony's firmwares... there is no downside.

• NOTE: YOU WILL GET ALL THE DOWNLOADS AT THE END!

How to install 3.40 OE-A on a 1.50 or OE PSP

3.40 OE-A is the latest in custom firmware for the PSP, and includes the ability to customize XMB icons (although this is still in an early phase)
If you're installing this update from a previous OE firmware, make sure to set your game folder homebrew to use the 1.50 kernel in the recovery menu before running this update, or it won't install

1. Download and unzip 3.40 OE-A (complete Jak_Master upload).
2. Copy the PSP folder in the zip file you just downloaded to your memory stick. If you already have a PSP folder on your memory stick, either delete or rename the existing folder on your memory stick.
3. On your PSP, run the 3.40 OE-A Update Maker program. This program will create a file called DATA.DXAR
4. On your memory stick, go to the PSP/GAME folder. Move the DATA.DXAR file from the oeupdmaker folder to the 340oeflasher folder
5. On your PSP, run the 3.40 OE-A Firmware Install program. Your battery must be 75% full
6. The program will display an agreement. Press X to accept. This will upgrade your PSP to firmware 3.40 OE-A. While updating, make sure that the memory stick is not removed from your PSP and that the power to your PSP is not interrupted
7. Once finished, shutdown the psp and restart manually to 3.40 OE-A. You should then restore your default settings from the system settings menu

How to install 3.03 OE-C on a 1.50 or 3.03 OE PSP

• Download and decompress 3.03 OE-C (Complete) (Jak_Master version)
• Copy the PSP folder in the zip file you just downloaded to your memory stick. If you already have a PSP folder on your memory stick, either delete or rename the existing folder on your memory stick.
• On your PSP, run the 3.03 OE-C Update Maker program. This program will create a file called DATA.DXAR
• On your memory stick, go to the PSP/GAME folder. Move the DATA.DXAR file from the oeupdmaker folder to the 303oeflasher folder
• On your PSP, run the 3.03 OE-C Firmware Install program. Your battery must be 75% full
• The program will display an agreement. Press X to accept. This will upgrade your PSP to firmware 3.03 OE-C. While updating, make sure that the memory stick is not removed from your PSP and that the power to your PSP is not interrupted
• Once finished, shutdown the psp and restart manually to 3.03 OE-C. You should then restore your default settings from the system settings menu

How to run Homebrew and Games on Custom Firmware

To run homebrew and games on your PSP, you need to make sure the files are in the right place. Keep in mind that I created this section of the guide to help new users learn how to run any of their games or homebrew on 3.30 OE. This is NOT meant to encourage piracy; I neither support nor condone piracy. It is against the rules of this board, the law, and the wishes of the homebrew community for you to run illegal copies of games.

To run homebrew, place the homebrew in the PSP/GAME150 folder on your PSP. If the homebrew you're installing came with a second folder with a percent sign in it's name, you also need to place that folder in PSP/GAME150
To run official PS1 games using Sony's PS1 engine, place the games in the PSP/GAME folder on your PSP


How to download homebrew for Custom Firmware using the Installotron program

Installotron is by far the easiest, safest, most direct way to download homebrew on to your PSP. It allows you to download and install homebrew directly to your PSP from an online database; no computer required. The version included in this thread features custom graphics, and settings pre-configured to work with 3.03 OE.

1. Download and decompress Installotron (Jak_Master version)
2. Copy the Installotron folder to PSP/GAME
3. Restart your PSP in recovery mode, then go to Configuration. Change the Game folder homebrew to use the 1.50 kernel, then exit the recovery menu.
4. Launch the Install-o-tron program. If it has difficulty reading your network configuration, create a new one.
5. Download as much homebrew as you want from the database. Your homebrew will be installed in PSP/GAME

Questions

Q: After I updated, I keep getting a blue error screen whenever I try to use certain features. How do I fix this?
A: Go to the Settings menu on your PSP. Choose system settings, and restore your default settings.

Q: I have 3.03 or below. How do I downgrade to 1.50 so I can use this firmware?
A: Use the following guide:

~ Universal PSP Downgrading Guide (Ver. 3.03 and below) ~

Q: How do I downgrade back to 1.50 from 3.10 OE?
A: Use the following procedure:

Download and decompress the RECOVERY folder
Download and unzip the 1.50 Upgrade Eboot, name it UPDATE, and put it in the RECOVERY folder
Copy the RECOVERY folder you just downloaded to /PSP/GAME/ on your memory stick
Start your PSP in Recovery Mode, then choose Run program at /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP. This will flash the 1.50 EBOOT to your PSP. Don't shutdown the PSP or remove the memory stick until the update is finished.
Once finished, shutdown the psp and restart manually to 1.50

Q: How do I enter Recovery Mode?
A: Turn your PSP completely off by holding the power switch for several seconds. When you turn it back on, hold the right trigger until you enter the recovery menu.

Q: What is the best way I can get help on this firmware or on the recovery folder if I need it?
A: The absolute best way would be to ask for it in this thread. However, if that doesn't work, you can always PM me.

[/list]Downloaders:-

• 3.40 OE-A (complete Jak_Master upload)

• 3.03 OE-C (Complete) (Jak_Master version)

• Installotron (Jak_Master version)

• Recovery Folder(to downgrade back to 1.50 from 3.10 OE)

• 1.50 Upgrade Eboot(to downgrade back to 1.50 from 3.10 OE)

• 3.10 OE-A Reflasher(to clean 3.10 OE-A firmware from the Recovery Menu)

• 1.50 Upgrade Eboot(to clean 3.10 OE-A firmware from the Recovery Menu)

• 3.10 Upgrade Eboot(to clean 3.10 OE-A firmware from the Recovery Menu)

Coool this stuff seems really helpful!!!

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hey does this ork for psp vers. 3.80?

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My Threads:
New Games s40 My thread where i was posting best new games for s40
New Games s60 My Thread where i´ve posting best new games for s60
SE Games My Thread of SE games/will be updated soon

Well, I hope this works for PSP Slim :3