On Sunday, we posted the first part of this guide, about how to downgrade your PSP and then upgrade to a custom firmware.
For those of you who’ve just tuned in; a custom firmware is one that is written by hackers (or crackers, depending on your point of view), which gives you all the possibilities of the official firmware, but also enables the use of homebrew.
Update: MakeUseOf released a Free PSP Downgrading/Upgrading Guide in PDF. Download here.
Homebrew are applications developed not by Sony, but by the community. The different types of homebrew applications range from text editors to ISO loaders. Due to the latter one, which enables piracy, Sony is strongly against homebrew and does its very best to contain it.
There’s a constant battle between the homebrew community and Sony. Each fix is quickly followed by another exploit.
Last week we posted about various ways to downgrade your firmware. Today we’ll guide you through a method that works for nearly all PSP’s, disregarding the current firmware. It even allows you to unbrick PSP’s (people call a PSP bricked when it stops working due to software abnormalities).
So why didn’t we skip the previous part? Simple, the Pandora Battery method requires either the use of a PSP with custom firmware, or a spare battery pack. So if you haven’t got one of those, but you’ve got firmware 3.50 or below, use part one.
All PSPs can be cracked, disregarding current firmware. You’ll need to use a Pandora battery for all models except those with a TA-88v3 motherboard (some versions of the PSP-2004, the PSP 3000 and up). Here you’ll need to use a temporary crack. You can view your PSP model at the bottom of the device.
To check if you’ve got a TA-88v3 motherboard, look for a white sticker on your box and look at the printed letter. This will indicate your firmware, as well as your production line and thus your motherboard.
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- (No Letter) = 3.60
- A = 3.71
- B = UNKNOWN
- C = 3.72
- D = UNKNOWN
- E = 3.80
- F = 3.90
- G = 3.95 / 4.01 (TA-88v2 / TA-88v3)
A PSP with 4.01 firmware (and up) installed most certainly has a TA-88v3 motherboard as well.
- non-TA-88v3 : Follow this article, or Download the Updated PDF Guide.
- TA-88v3 and >PSP3000 : follow this tutorial
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Using these methods is 100% legal (although Sony obviously doesn’t like it), but it CAN brick your PSP (every model except the PSP-3000 can be unbricked using a working Pandora Battery, though). It may also void the warranty of your PSP system as you would be working with delicate parts like the PSP’s flash memory. So if you screw up, Make Use Of won’t be held legally liable. If this sounds like too much risk to you, please don’t go any further.
The Pandora Battery
The homebrew community was always looking for different ways to get in. Sadly, Sony kept closing these entrances one by one, and there are only so many doors in a house.
At a certain moment, there was an unexpected turn – a new way in that worked for all available PSP’s (at that moment). They had ran out of doors, but they had found a sledgehammer! They reprogrammed the PSP battery (naming it Pandora Battery), which enabled them to overwrite the PSP’s flash memory.
So what is it?
This method uses a hacked battery (Pandora Battery), which then runs specific software to hack your PSP from the ‘Magic Memory Stick’.
Batteries that are compatible:
- Sony “standard” Li-ion 1800 mAh
- Sony PSP-280 2200mAh
- Atomic Battery Pack 3.6V 1800mAh
- Datel, PSP Battery 3600 mAh (X2)
- Datel, PSP Battery 1800 Max Power
Batteries that are not compatible:
- 2600 mAh Mega Battery Pack
- Sony PSP-280 2200mAh (Fake)
- Sony PSP Bloc-Battery pack 3.6v 1800 mAh
- Battery 3600mAh, unknown brand, (China made model NK-RH008) (Fake)
- Battery Pack, unknown brand, (lithium) 3.6v 3600 mAH (Fake)
- Intec 2200 mAh
Memory sticks that are compatible:
All memory sticks with the “Pro Duo” tag should work. Official ones will work better though.
There are a number of different ways to apprehend the Pandora Battery set, we’ll be discussing them below.
Option 1: I have another custom firmware PSP
This is the best (and cheapest) way of doing so. If you don’t happen to have two PSP’s lying around, try to borrow a friend’s.
What you need:
- Pandora Installer for 3.xx Revision 4b (alternative link here)
- Version 1.50 eboot (alternative link here)
- Version 3.40 eboot (alternative link here)
- Version 3.80 eboot (alternative link here)
- A Fat PSP with custom firmware
- A Pro Duo memory stick (at least 256MB, but under 8GB)
Making your Magic Memory Stick
Start out by putting the Pandora Installer on your CFW PSP. Do so by moving the pan3xx folder from the downloaded archive to E:PSPGAME (where E: is your PSP).
Go out of USB mode, navigate to Game -> Memory Stickâ„¢ and click on the Pandora Installer to start the application.
In the application, go to ‘MemStick and MS-IPL options‘ and select ‘Repartition‘.
When your PSP has restarted, connect through USB and recreate the E:PSPGAME hierarchy. Again, drop the pan3xx folder in here.
This time you must also put the versions 1.50, 3.40 and 3.80 eboot files in the PSPs root (main folder) and name them respectively 150.PBP, 340.PBP and 380.PBP
Go out of USB mode again, navigate to Game -> Memory Stickâ„¢ and click on the Pandora Installer to restart the application.
This time, select Install a DDCv4 MagicStick (for Fat + Slim), this is the version that works best with both Fat and Slim PSPs, and wait for it to finish.
Finally, choose to install the ELF-Menu and NAND-Tool. Some of you might not find this necessary, but some slim PSP’s give trouble without it.
Next, press battery options to produce your Pandora Battery. You can also make a back-up of your battery’s serial number here. This can be used while restoring your battery later on. As an alternative, you can also use an automatically generated serial number. This should work fine, but make a dump if you want to play safe.
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Pandora Battery and a Magic Memory Stick. Read this part if you don’t know how to use it.
Option 2: I have a spare battery
There is another way though, if you can’t get your hands on a CFW PSP. You can still hardmod your battery, but this involves cutting it open and quite more risk than the above method, so proceed with caution and completely at your own risk. Also, don’t go buying an extra battery for this method, the option below is cheaper and guaranteed to work.
As I have not tried this myself, I will send you to someone who has. Follow this picture-guided tutorial step by step, and you should be fine, but don’t come crying to us if you mess up.
Once you are done, you can follow these steps to make a Magic Memory Stick without the use of a CFW PSP.
Option 3: I have none of the above
Of course it could also happen that you don’t have any friends with a (custom firmware) PSP, nor a spare battery. Instead of buying a brand new battery to cut open, you can always spend less money for more certainty.
Available on eBay and Amazon are ‘Tool’ batteries, from Datel. These are batteries that are already modified! (i.e. you’ll only need a Magic Memory Stick).
If you have one in your possession, use the below steps to make yourself a Magic Memory Stick
Making a MMS without a CFW PSP
If you don’t have a CFW PSP you can use to mod your batteries, you probably won’t have a PSP to make you a Magic Memory Stick either.
Luckily, it’s also possible to do this directly through your PC, using Rain’s Simple MMS Maker (available for Windows Xp & Vista). Download it here.
You’re also going to need a 1.50 and 3.80 eboot file, which can be downloaded respectively here and here.
To use the program, just select DCv4 from the dropdown list and locate the 3.80 eboot file. Also check the Formatting checkbox and choose to add the 1.50 Kernel addon if you have a fat PSP.
Now, to make your MMS, just press the big button at the lower right.
Find out how to use your Pandora Battery Below.
Using your Pandora Battery
Make sure you have your Magic Memory Stick inserted and put in your battery, a black and white menu should pop-up. Then, go to recover and choose to install the 3.80 Custom Firmware (M33).
Just wait for it to finish (grab some coffee, this can take a while), and you’re done. You are now running a 3.80 M33 Custom Firmware!
Upgrade to the latest Custom Firmware
As you might have noticed, you’re on CFW 3.80 M33 now; that isn’t very high up the ladder, considering CFW 5.00 M33-3 is already available (or even higher, by the time you read this). Follow the steps below to upgrade to the latest custom firmware.
Files you need:
- The latest M33 Firmware version (5.00-3 at the time of writing – mirror)
- The parallel official fimware (5.00 in this case – mirror)
a) File placement
Extract the downloaded archives.
Move the unRARred UPDATE folder to X:PSPGAMEUPDATE (with X: being your PSP). Also add the parallel official firmware to that folder, renamed in the same manner as in 2.a
b) Updating
Go to Game -> Memory Stickâ„¢ and open the installation file. After verifying the eboot, it’ll ask you for confirmation. Press X to continue.
Follow the on-screen instructions to update. The update will take five minutes or less.
Congratulations, you are now on the latest M33 custom firmware!
For now this is the end of this guide. However, as soon as a working exploit appears for the PSP-3000, you can expect us to cover it!
Have you got yourself a CFW PSP yet? Which method did you use? Feel free to drop a comment below.
Update: MakeUseOf has released a complete step-by-step PSP Downgrading/Upgrading Guide now in PDF. It’s free, no strings attached. Download here.
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I already have CFW but its a greatest guide I have ever seen for noobs.
hey do you have any idea how to get CFW on a psp 3000 with version 5.5 or a PSP 1000 with 6.20 (a friend of mine gave me his PSP and UPGRADED it right before handing it o me)
well for the phat you can just get a pan. bat. and a megic memory stick and then your done phats are easy to hack
i wish dat you can crack the PSP-3000.. coz i cant play pirated games ^^
me too, has the same problem, i have the new psp 3000 den i accidentally upgraded it to 5.5. now i cant play my free games as well as cant download games because of upgraded version that is not yet out in the market. can someone help me.
ya i own a psp 3004 and cannot play pirated games or even download them
plzz help…
thanks a lot for those guide- i have psp with 4.05 version- in option1, making ur magic memory stick, which one is CFW PSP??? do i need to have another custom psp? how it works? can u explain it a little bit more for me please- i really appreciate if u can send me an email show me how to get the pandora battery-
CFW PSP is one that is already cracked. You either need to borrow one from a friend, or use option 2 or 3.
Good luck.
thank Simon- i got cfw psp from my friend- so all that step i have to do on that psp, right? i have to put my battery and my memory stick on cfw psp to install rite? then, when can i put it back in my psp? this is my first time, so i got so scared to messup my friend psp and my psp- please explain which step need to do on cfw psp- thanks
Hi, Simon I’m just wondering if PSP-3004 Ver. 5.5 can be
cracked? I know you have a lot of questions to answer but can you please soon before Christmas. because I bought one for my nephew as present. I do appreciate your help.
Thanks
Hiaa Mate for option 1. What CFW PSP do you need I have got a 3.40 OE-A and I want put CFW on my psp.
it says on the first step that the files are corrupt???
A bit more specific?
If you mean the firmware files (eboot), download them again. Did you download them from the links we provided? Else, try a google search (e.g. eboot 1.50 download), there are lots of places where you can find these.
If you are talking about the Pandora Installer you are trying to run on your PSP, are you sure you are using a CFW (already cracked) PSP? If so, try downloading the Pandora Installer files again, or upgrade your CFW firmware PSP to a newer CFW version.
(please don’t update it to a newer official firmware, I’m sure your friend or whoever owns that PSP will be pissed off)
my psp is 2001 and i cant downgrade it cause its 5.02
official firmware. i have been searching the internet forever
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a CFW Fat PSP and a Slim PSP with v5.02 Official firmware.
I’m done doing everything in option 1 which means I have my own pandora battery and magic memory stick. But, the problem is I don’t know what to do next? How can the pandora battery and the magic memory stick downgrade my Slim PSP v5.02?
if it doesnt work then you have a t8-v3 or the magic mem stick is a bad one try both and look at the battery area if the serial number starts with hu8 its not hackable and there is nothing you can do sorry
4got to mention that for a slim somtimes you have to hold a button b4 till after you have out in the pandora battery E.G. up arrow ,Triangle , R trigger, L trigger any of those
Simon,
This is a wonderful post, i have few quick questions, i have PSP 2001 with official firmware 6.0 and i don’t have any friends who ows an CFW PSP, nor i have a spar battery, so i should follow Option 3 right?
Next question is that if i install CFW, how do i load games from UMD there after?
hey simon i need help i accidentally updated my psp 3000/3001 tp 5.50 what should i do? pls help!!!!
thanks Simon- i got CFW psp from my friend, so i have to do all that step in the CFW psp right? then which step i ll do on my psp? please explain it to me a little bit more, i have no exp on this process, and i dont wanna mess up my psp and my friend’s psp- thanks agian
Hi, what about the new PSP-2004 PB-G , can it be “fixed” ? OFW 5.01 … how do I know if I have that new motherboard that can’t be fixed yet? I don’t have a pandora or any friend around that have one. Any suggestions? Any advices? THX
PSP-2004 PB-G ==> PSP 2000 motherboard.
The only ones that can’t be fixed (yet) are the PSP 3000′s
If you don’t have a friend with a CFW psp, you’ll have to use option 2 or 3
Thx Simon,
I’m asking ’cause when I google search for modding the psp, there were ppl who got brand new slim&lite with a TA-088 v3 motherboard on them , and the pandora, time machine and CD was not working.. the 2004 PB-G is quite a new psp slim and that was my concern.. thx again for your answer.
btw , how can you tell wich m-board is on slim&lite psp’s? on the phat it was written on the board and you could see the number under the umd door..
- later edit.. I forgot to mention, my psp OFW is 5.01 .. I have to downgrade to 5.00 in order to install 5.00M 33-4 ?
THX
This has been said quite a few times in the comments, but perhaps it’s best to say it at the top as well (I can’t seriously expect people to read all 250+ comments)
There are 2 types of the PSP that can’t be cracked/hacked atm:
- PSP-3000 and up
- PSP-2004 with a TA88v3 motherboard. These are the ones that come pre-installed with FW version 4.01 or 4.05.
I hope this solves some problems.
Wow – awesome guide man. I think this one is the best one I’ve come across. I see a lot of people who just struggle with this. I’ll have to point them out to this in the future. Keep up the great posts.
Hey Simon, thanks a whole freakin’ lot!!! I never thought that I would be able to downgrade out of OFW 5.01. You’re the greatest, I’ve been looking for sites all over to downgrade my PSP Slim and put it into CFW, and I finally found my solution here. WHOOOO!!!!! Thanks again Simon
I can’t find where it mentions the OFW version 5.01 , can i downgrade my psp (2002 model) just the same as you would a lower firmware version.
does it work with the 3.6v 1200 mah battery because it came stock with the psp 2001 star wars version
for option 3 do i need to download firmware 3.80 or custom firmware 3.80
and if its custom firmware 3.80 doesnt that mean i have to already have a cfw
If there is no mention of CFW whatsoever, you can allways assume OFW.
So… original firmware.
Dood av got a psp 1000 runnin on ofw 620 can it b downgraded?????????????plz help as me m8 wants 2 hack it but don’t want him 2 fuck it up
Can it b down graded then or not???????
hi there.. i just want to say, that i tried the above on my PSP 2000 PB bought in japan. what happen is this:
i plug the Pandora battery and it just turn the power indicator green for like ages….
is this mean i have the unhackable PSP?? or did i do something wrong??? coz you said as long as its 2000 it must be ok
HELPPPPP
added details:
my psp comes with OFW 4.01
the box says: PSP-2000PB, 100V, G
on the bottom of the PSP the code says PSP-2000 just as in the picture above.
There’s nothing strange with that, don’t worry. Normally the battery will now trigger the software on the magic memory stick. Make sure it’s inserted, have you made one yet?
Yes, I have created the memory stick just as described using DC 4 and 3.80 like the guide said… but still.. black screen and green light indicator on for like ages… Help me please…
Try recreating your MMC as explained to Adam below.
Simon I have the same problem that Shiro’s having with my PSP… Remember I’ve asked you if it is possible that I might have a new mobo 088v3 that cannot be hacked… I have inserted a pandora from a phat and try 2 MMS and same problem, green led on forever and blackscreen.. I still have the warranty so I can’t open my PSP to see what is written on the mobo..
SO unfortunately for us, the few unlucky owners of unhackable 2004 PSP is still hopeleft ,
#1: so that DARK ALEX will have time to crack the encription of this mobo, or
#2: to sell the 2004 PSP and buy a brand new 3004 PSP after it can be hacked ( I think that 3004 will be hacked sooner that 2004 PSP w. 088v3 mobo) , or
#3: to sell the 2004 PSP and buy a second hand PSP that is already modded..
That’s it folks…
Ok, additional research show that some types of the PSP 2004 can’t be cracked, the ones with a TA88v3 motherboard. These come with Firmware 4.01 or 4.05 pre-installed.
Your screen will remain black when trying to use a Pandora Battery.
I also have teh PSP 2004, I tried the pandora battery and magic stick and I also had the black screen, is it the same board as the 3000 ? Can this problem be fixed or should I also sell it and buy the 3000 ?!!
HELP I have used the files described, got a datel battery, however when i install it it tells me to shut down, i have done this but it keeps coming up with the black screen asking to update, i dont have a clue HELP PLEASE. by the way my version was 5.01.
Yes, i have made the memory stick using the software above. i created DC 4 3.80 using the download links above too. i insert the mem stick and plug the pandora battery and i got a blank screen with power indicator green light on for ages.. i tried to hold the L button, i even taped the L button to stay pushed all night, i woke up this morning and still blank screen
Your battery seems fine, so the problem should be with your magic memory stick. Try making it again, either with the CFW PSP you used earlier (don’t mod the battery again!) or by using these steps, also through a working PSP or using a MS adaptor.
I had the same problem. I followed all instructions above, used a spare CFW PSP to make my pandora battery and magic stick. Everything seemed fine until I put the pandora into my Slim to downgrade.. just a green light and black screen. Only now my CFW PSP wont turn on to change anything back because the battery is padorafied.. Does this mean I have to buy another batery to get it back again, or is there something I can do? Thanks x
I have the same problem, green light, black screen for ages for my PSP 2001, Version 4.05. Have you figured out how to get it to work yet?
hi mate, Whats wrong .. when i tried to use pandora installer its says “”cannot be started DATA is CORRUPTED”" i tried 2 follow the steps but i thing i m still unclear i m stuck on pandora installer.. DESCRIPTION of my PSP is PSP 1000, The battery i m using is DATEL 3600m/ah (does it work in this battery), memory stick is SONY MEMORY STICK PRO DUO 2gb( MAGIC GATE) i dont get what is CFW PSP, i dont think i have tht and one more thing i had recently updated my PSP to 5.1 Version thts latest official version…….plizz help me out i really need ur instruction..
CFW = Custom FirmWare, this is a PSP that is already cracked. To use option 1 you’ll need one of these. Perhaps you can borrow one from a friend?
If that is not the case, you’ll have to go by option 2 or 3.
I have a psp and i am using 3 method. You are saying that I have to download OFW 3.80 and 1.50.
Where 1.50 is used and we have to download CFW 3.80 to upadate or not
I have created the mms and transferred it to psp now not any screen has appeared and it is showing corrupted data in my game folder.
Please reply soon………..
After creating mms what we have to do . No black and white screen is opening and what is 1.50 Kernel .
please reply soon I am eager
I have a PHAT psp. When will black and white screen will come and what to do after making mms
A little patience never killed anyone, you can’t seriously expect me to reply within 10 minutes after you’ve dropped a comment ;-)
Just follow the exact instructions:
- Download Rains MMS Maker
- Download the OFFICIAL eboot files of FW 1.50 and FW 3.80
- Select the ‘DCv4′ option from the drop-down menu at the top.
- Press ‘Load EBOOT’ and locate the 3.80 OFW file.
- Check the box next to ‘Format……’
- Check the box next to ’1.50 Kernel addon installer’ (because you’ve got a Phat PSP)
- Press the ’1.50 EBOOT’ button and locate the 1.50 OFW file.
- Press the ‘Make MMS’ button and wait for it to finish.
Option three means you’ll have purchased a TOOL battery. Once you’ve got one, insert your memory stick and the battery.
Your PSP will turn itself on by default. Just follow the on-screen instructions to install the 3.80 CFW.
Once you’ve installed CFW 3.80 (using your TOOL battery and your MMS), you can follow the instructions in the ‘Upgrade to the latest Custom Firmware’ section to (guess what) upgrade to the latest custom firmware.
I hope this helps you, if not drop a comment.
(it is possible your comment doesn’t appear instantly, this is because every first comment needs to be moderated by either Mark or Aibek. Be patient. ;-) )
thats the problem, i havent got some of the files, i cant go on usb mode because it keeps going back to the install 3.80 and official 3.80 grrrrrr
im gonna try borrow a mates. Cheers anyway.
So what’s the problem? You’ve got a TOOL battery, right?
Just install the official 3.80 FW, no harm done.
Afterwards you can access usb to make your MMS, use your TOOL and MMS to install the custom FW.
I have psp 1001 ver. 5.51, How can i upgrade it,
pls help, thanks
I have a 16GB Lexar magic memory stick that I created using Rainman’s MMS maker. I also have a Pandora Battery
I hold the left trigger button as I press power and this screen pops up..
Tachyon = 0×00500000, Baryon=0x0022B200
Pommel = 0×00000123, Syscon DK = 0x7FFF
Nand size = 67108864
Model: PSP Slim (TA-85)
Press X to install 3.80 M33
Press 0 to install original 3.80
Press [] to dump the nand
Press L+R+ start=home to restore nand dump phisically (dangerous!)
Then I press X and it starts flashing and after about 15 – 20 seconds it says
PSAR decode error, POS= 0x0075FCDO
then the psp turns off.
I tried putting the original battery in and turning the psp on…. The light stays green for 5 – 10 seconds and then turns off..
Please help
A few things you can try:
option a) Make a MMS with a smaller memory stick (4GB or below)
option b) Try Despertar 3 (another app to make your MMS)
If this doesn’t work, you’ve probably got a hardware/NAND problem.
What did you use to make your Pandora Battery? Hardmod or TOOL battery?
Please keep me updated.
I bought my pandora battery from PandoraSales.com. It says “TOOL” on the battery. 3.6v 1800 Mah. Whenever i try to install original firmware with out the MMS I get the same error code.. Is there anything I need to know about Despartar 3 ?. Do i use the same eboot file?
If I do have a hardware/NAND problem, is there any known fixes for this?
You’ve tried to install OFW with your TOOL and MMS inserted?
Booting with your normal battery and without MMS does not work either?
Let’s try to install another version of Pandora (the original one). We’ll use Rainman\’s MMS Maker.
1) I suppose you already have Rainman’s MMS Maker. Otherwise, download it now.
2) Download the 1.50 OFW if you haven’t got it already. link
3) Select the target drive (PSP). To do this, you either need to use another (CFW/OFW doesn’t matter) PSP, or a MS Pro Duo reader/adapter ((example).
4) Select the ‘Format’ checkbox.
5) Press ‘Make MMS’
This will bring your PSP back to OFW 1.50. If you get there, you can go any way you want.
Keep me updated.
IT WORKS!!!!!
Thank you so much
I used a smaller 512mb MMS (made it with Despertar 3 like u suggested). Followed the onscreen instructions and it worked great.. Once again thank you for providing the best resource for downgrading you psp!!!
Glad it worked out. Hope this works for some other people as well. Enjoy ;-)
Alright, I have a few questions.
First, the image you give of the PSP number on the bottom. Is PSP1001 the PSP-3000 or am I retarded? lol Just a bit confused on if a PSP-3000 has the 1001 on it, because mine does.
Second, I couldn’t get myself a 1G pro duo stick, so I’ve decided to use the one I already have. At first, I wanted to get a second stick for the MMS, but after looking around I found it difficult to find a decent price or the 1G version at all. At least on ebay. So I got a 2G. Thus, I now have the 1G.
The problem is that I’ve already updated my PSP to 5.01 and when I click on the memory stick info on the PSP, it shows me the 5.01 update. So, if I want to make this stick a MMS, would I have to delete the upgrade from the stick manually or just delete it off my PSP?
It’s just an example as of where to find the serial number. Just make sure yours doesn’t start with PSP-3 (e.g. PSP-3000 or PSP-3001).
1G or 2G doesn’t really matter, but you should try to stay beneath 8G
You won’t be able to make a MMS with your PSP. You’ll need to use another CFW PSP (one that is already cracked) or use one of the other methods (use Rainmaker’s MMS maker and hardmod your battery or buy yourself a TOOL battery).
ok cheers lol im using his psp to access the memory card. Im gonna start again see if it works.
i thank you, it works, it is easy, i just missed out a step lol. Thank you
I have followed your guide step by step using a friend’s PSP with CFW and after inserting the Pandora battery and MMS into my Slim PSP power light turned green but no black and white screen showed up even with holding L button. I used Rain’s Simple MMS maker and still the black and white screen did’nt show up.
One more question: How can i restore the Pandora battery to its previous condition(Normal battery)
my PSP is 2004 and running OFW 5.01.
looking for your help, thanx
Possible reasons it did not work:
- Something was not done correctly
- You have an incompatible PSP (e.g. 3000 or NAND problems) /Battery/MS
To restore the battery’s original state you can use your friend’s CFW PSP and the Pandora Installer app (the one you used to create it).
i have an original psp, but its on version 5.01 of the official sony firmwares
can these methods get it to the dark alex customs?
i can get one of those tool batterys, but i was just wondering if i have already officially upgraded it too far for anything to work, before i buy one.
sorry if this is a noobish question in avance :)
would these methods work for an original, thick, non-3000 psp on 5.01ofw? i think its the newest and i stupidly upgraded to it
i could get a datel tool battery, but i just wanted to know if this would work for a 5.01 before i spend the money
sorry if this is a noobish question :)
“The only PSP that is not crackable yet is the PSP-3000.”
= yes ;-)
so what about the psp with the TA88v3 mobo cant b cracked? or hteres a different way to crack?
by the way i own a psp 2010
No sorry, the PSP-2004 with TA88v3 (these come preinstalled with FW 4.01 or 4.05) are also non-crackable, but since you have a PSP-2010 there’s nothing you should worry about.
Thanx for your help Simon
I bought another 2004 PSP running CFW 4.01 M33-2 and I would like to ask is it upgradable to CFW 5.00 M33-3 and if your answer is yes how to do it and do you reccmend to upgrade it (i.e what makes 5.00 M33-3 superior to the CFW i am using now). Thanx again
Yes. You can just follow the Upgrade to the latest Custom Firmware tuto at the bottom of this guide.
You don’t have to update, but it certainly won’t do any harm.
Because 5.00 M33-3 is more(/most) recent it includes bug fixes, general improvements and
all new features that are included in the official 5.00 upgrade.
Hi,
I followed your guide to the letter but ended up with black screen and green light. I tried again several times and was about to give up. I’ve now got it working, it started with just getting the Elf menu up so I started again as I realised I now had a working pandora battery. Not quite sure what I did as I’m not sure whether it was the battery side of things or the mem card, but here’s what I’d been through and then it started working as some troubleshooting tips:
I normalised the battery again (it’s easier if you have a 2nd battery to boot PSP although you may get it to boot on AC)
I re-partioned the Mem card as instructed in the guide which wiped it again
Then installed the pan3xx folder as per the guide along with the 150, 340, 380 and 4.01<which is not mentioned in the guide but comes up as ‘missing’ when you load the installer off the card
I ran the installer
I pandorized the battery FIRST (backup and make a note of the the settings)
I used DDCv4 (but this time left off Elf & NAND tool)
I also went back into the MemStick and MS-IPL options and ran the install MSIPL command < which appeared to make a difference – but I don’t know (try it with and without)
(It may also be worth trying the battery pandorize at the end rather than the start of this list)
Quit
Battery Out
Battery In
White menu came up and we were away
I’m sorry I can’t be more specific, but it’s late and I’ve tried 100 things to get this working, maybe I’ll have another go once I get my new battery and let you know what was going wrong… suspect it may be one or more of the steps above that you need to do in addition to the guide… Best of luck! Mark
Mark, you’re an absolute genius! I had the same problem, followed your instructions and the pandora worked perfectly on the Slim. Thank you both very much! I now have one happy boyfriend :D THANKS AGAIN!! x
i have PSP 2004 slim ice silver with ofw 5.00, how to play ISO/CSO games on it ?
do i have to install cfw on it ? and please tell me how to install.
please help.
Yes, you’ll need to install CFW on it. If you scroll up you’ll see a how-to.
There are several tools available to back-up your UMD’s (like Fastloader or UMD Ripper). These can then be booted by dropping them in an ISO folder on your Memory Stick (X:\ISO).
Try to use legal back-ups, game earnings are pretty harsh as it is.
i used the last step and made the mms and i have the jigkik but that black and white screen doesnt come on when put the battery and the mms in, what the hell i have this problem no matter what method i use to mod
Try my suggestion to Adam and Colongolev. (scroll up or all the way down).
Let me know if it works.
Scroll up and read my post, I had the same prob as you. I think there’s a step missing in the otherwise excellent guide above as I followed it exactly and it only worked after I ‘fiddled’ (see my post for details). I think you need to run the install MSIPL command after you’ve installed the DDCv4 MagicStick file (from what I’ve read this is needed to get the PSP to boot from the mem stick once the Pandora battery fires it up – correct me if I’m wrong Simon as I’m only just learning about this side of things so it’s the blind leading the blind – all I know it that it now works!). When I have more time I am going to follow the guide again now I know what I’m doing and make 2nd Mag Mem stick (as I think this was the problem) using the guide. If it doesn’t work I’ll try each of my tricks in a row until I work out what it was that did it, then we know what the missing step is…or isn’t! Main thing is, if you get the green light when you put the battery in you know the battery side of things is working correctly. By process of elimination this means that either the memory stick is not prepared correctly or FAILS TO BOOT (which I think may have been the prob)… You will prob need another PSP battery to get it to boot so you can get back to the Memcard maker screen as Pandora’s Battery won’t let you boot normally
yodiddyumm has a jigkik battery (like a TOOL). This means he’ll have to use Rain’s Simple MMS Maker, which ‘injects’ IPL by default. Hence, this isn’t the problem.
Which does not mean it’s not “a” problem. I’ll look into it.
“if you get the green light when you put the battery in you know the battery side of things is working correctly.”
Correct.
“that either the memory stick is not prepared correctly or FAILS TO BOOT”
Which is kind of the same thing, but correct as well.
P.S. Just to put to bed the rumour about the size of the card, I have a fully working MagicMem Stick on a 4GB Sandisk Pro Duo.
Problems occur with >8GB (that doesn’t mean it’s impossible with them, just harder)
I did everything and when I put in the battery, I just got a blank black screen. what did I do and how can I fix it?
A little more specific? What technique did you use to make your MMS?
If you used a CFW PSP, try Mark Ashton’s suggestion and run the MSIPL command while making your MMS.
Does it work now? (if it works I might have to make a modification to the guide)
If you used Rain’s Simple MMS Maker, try my suggestion to Adam (a few posts up)
Let’s try to install another version of Pandora (the original one). We’ll use Rainman’s MMS Maker.
1) I suppose you already have Rainman’s MMS Maker. Otherwise, download it now.
2) Download the 1.50 OFW if you haven’t got it already. link
3) Select the target drive (PSP). To do this, you either need to use another (CFW/OFW doesn’t matter) PSP, or a MS Pro Duo reader/adapter ((example).
4) Select the ‘Format’ checkbox.
5) Press ‘Make MMS’
Like said at the top of the article, PSP-3000 is not crackable yet. You can expect an article about it when it becomes possible tho.
i can’t find OFW 5.01 mentioned in the guide , i have firmware version 5.01 can i assume i can use the same method on my psp(2002) just as you would with a lower firmware? or is there more i have to do?
I can’t use step 1 can i? it seems much easyer.
Why can’t i downgrade from OFW 5.01 to OFW 1.50 then just use part 1?
You’ve got 5.01, so you need to use this part. (everybody above 3.50)
Just make sure you haven’t got a PSP-3000
i ment part 1 (pt.1)
Hello Simon,
Thanks for your helping out others. Pls i have a white-colored PSP Slim, Starwars edition. I recently upgraded it to VERSION 3.80. it came with a Sony battery 3.6v 1200mAh. I read your comments but there was no direct method for me to follow based on my software version upgrade and battery type. Could you please help me by giving me a step-by-step guide on how to START and FINISH this process. I greatly appreciate all you have done and will also greatly appreciate any help you can give me. I already downloaded some games but can’t play them.
Thank you in anticipation of your kind response.
Cheers.
You can follow the guide above.
You won’t be able to convert your battery with Pandora Installer, though. Your options are:
a) Buy a TOOL/jigkik battery
b) Hardmod your battery or
c) Use someone else’s (phat) battery with the Pandora Installer.
As I have told before, FirmWare version does not matter. All that matters is your PSP’s version (no PSP-3000)
“I also don’t have any friend who has a downgraded PSP to assist me.
PLS help!
Thanks.”
Your options have then decreased to:
a) Buy a TOOL/jigkik battery or
b) Hardmod your battery (and buy a new one)
Because one costs about as much as the other (but hardmod isn’t always performed correctly), I’d advice you to buy a TOOL/jigkik.
I also don’t have any friend who has a downgraded PSP to assist me.
PLS help!
Thanks.
Please read the article or the comments above, both in which this question has be answered several times.
This part of the guide consists of three sections, two of which you can still use.
hi simon,
thanx for the help i used the 3rd option but i made the pandora battery by myself.
but when i put the battery in the psp nothing happens.
it starts only when i use the power/hold button.
and i have sony 4 gb memory stick pro duo.
is it the mem stick not supporting.
If your battery is made correctly, your PSP should turn on automatically. If this doesn’t happen, and if you can start your PSP like normal, there’s a problem with your battery.
Try again ;-)
Hi Simon
thanx once again but i have cut the pin very properly nothing happened as i said before.
and now i have also cut the tack 19 but nothing, my battery works like a normal one.
may be it cannot be hacked.
but the question for me is that i have a PSP 2004 slim&lite with ofw 5.00
and how come i cannot downgarde it or install cfw on it
Hi,
i would like to buy a new PSP (Slim & Lite) but as i’ve googled all this night i’ve read that if i’ve got any G model i’ve get no chance of installing a CFW.
But as i read here, the only thing that matters is that i’ve got a PSP lower than 3000 (the one that i saw is a PSP-2004NP or something similar).
Thanks for this beautiful guide, i hope i could use it with my psp ^^
Greets!
The only reasons why you wouldn’t be able to downgrade your PSP are:
- if you have a PSP-3000 (or above)
- if you’re dealing with a NAND or other hardware error
Really? But i’ve read that some PSP Slim&Lite rev.G has some mobos that cannot be downgraded…so i’m not so sure if buying it now or wait until i can be done securely…
Please help me, i want it and i want to downgrade it also…
Do you think that if i will buy now the psp slim&lite rev.G i could install CFW?
Thank you very much.
There seem to be others with this same question.
Can you provide me with the links of those articles/threads you mentioned? I’d like to take a closer look.
http://forums.maxconsole.net/archive/index.php/t-121271.html here you go :)
and some other but they’re in italian, if you can read them tell me and i’ll link the URLs :D
Simon or any who can answer this question,
Do I need to get a modded battery before making the magic memory stick or can i get it afterwards? and Once i have completed this entire process, will running the psp with a different battery or memory stick screw with the updated firmware?
Thanks in advance. This guide was truly helpful, insightful, and creates almost no possibility for user error.
You can create the MMS afterwards, but you won’t be able to start your PSP with a Pandora Battery, so you’ll need to:
a) Create the MMS, then the Pandora Battery
b) Create the Pandora Battery, then the MMS, but don’t restart your PSP in between
c) Create the Pandora Battery, then the MMS with a different battery
d) Create MMS with Rain’s Simple MMS Maker and the Pandora Battery whenever you want
When you have completed this proces, you can restore your battery and use any battery/MS your want.
Well im choosing to go with option three meaning that i’ll just purchase a Pandora battery rather than make my own. So i was just asking for further clarification:
A. Can I create my MMS with the Rain app now with a regular battery? because im prepared to make the MMS now but i need some time to get the Pandora battery.
B. If I can, will that MMS be functional with regular firmware for the period of time until i get my Pandora battery?
C. And after i complete the process and have installed custom firmware, i switch back to my original battery but the i can keep the MMS and use it regularly?
Thanks again.
The only thing special about a MMS are the files that are on it.
Therefore:
A. Yes
B. Yes, but you would need to make it again once you’ve got your battery. (you need a ‘clean’ MMS)
C. Like said above: “The only thing special about a MMS are the files that are on it.”, so if you format it you’ll have a normal MS.
A Pandora battery only puts the PSP into some kind of service mode, so I can not go into USB mode with one, correct? and So long as I don’t save anything new to the MMS, it remains “clean”, correct?
I apologize for asking so many questions.
No probs,
Normally your PSP boots from the flash memory, with the Pandora battery it boots off the MMS instead.
You should be able to use your Pandora if you start your PSP (with the A/C adaptor) without the battery inserted. Once started up, you can insert your battery and remove the cable. I’m not sure if this works with TOOL/jigkik batteries, though.
About the MMS, just don’t use it. You won’t be able to play video’s from it, save games, etc. without screwing it up.
If I were you, I’d wait with the MMS until the Pandora arrives. Making it is really simple and goes rather quick.
Im planning on getting a Datel Tool, seems more legit.
Will this work on a psp slim with upgraded version of 5.02 (Official)?
Like stated at the top of the post: “The only PSP that is not crackable yet is the PSP-3000.”, so current FW version does not matter.
Hi Simon,
Check this excerpt. is it possible to modify a battery without opening it (Hardmod), just by using a software? someone sent this to me.
Thanks for your previous reply. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
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“”- A spare PSP Battery. Any make will do. Using a spare is best, as it
will not be possible to boot the PSP in its normal state with the
modified battery.
- A spare Memory Stick Pro Duo of less than 4Gb. (256Mb should be
enough for all applications).
- A PSP with a Custom Firmware such as OE, M33 or WC, or a PSP with
the 1.5 original kernel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
- Connect the PSP to the PC with the Memory Stick inside via the USB
Connection.
- Format the Memory Stick using any utility.
- Use mspformat to format the Memory Stick logically.
- Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection.
- Connect the Memory Stick again via the USB connection of the PSP.
- Manually create the PSP/GAME (optionally PSP/GAME150) folders on the
Memory Stick.
- Copy the “battery” and “installer” programs to the PSP/GAME
(optionally PSP/GAME150) folder.
- Copy the 1.50 official updater as UPDATE.PBP to the root of the
Memory Stick.
- Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection.
- Run “installer” through the firmware on the PSP. This application
will create the firmware files on the root of the Memory Stick, as
well as msipl.bin.
- Connect the Memory Stick again via the USB connection of the PSP.
- Execute “msipl” application on the PC with the msipl.bin to write
the IPL to memory stick.
- Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection.
- Execute “battery” application on the PSP to modify the battery.
- Congratulation, you are now in posession of a “Magic Memory Stick”
and a “JigKick Battery”.
USAGE
- Insert Memory Stick into the PSP
- Remove power cord and insert the JigKick Battery into the PSP.
- A menu appears when the PSP boots. Follow the onscreen information
and instructions.”"
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That’s right. We are doing more or less the same in the I have a CFW PSP section of this post. (we just use another app.)
:-D
HI,
sorry for double posting but i think that my question was not so obyvous. Could i modify the new PSP Slim & Lite G Series? Because i would like to buy new one!
Thanks for all,
GTO
Feel free to delete this post (because you’ve answered before) Thanks for all :D
Very nice guide! The best and most informative that I have seen. I just got a few PSPs on Ebay and managed to repair one so far. I upgraded to 5.02 to play with it till I got a good MMS and battery. I now have a MMS and I modded my battery and I can get to the menu to intall CFW 3.80. My battery wont charge, I can run my PSP from the A/C or USB charger but if it is unplugged then it shuts off. It will be at least a week before my new batteries get here and I want to play with the newest CFW now. My question is if I can get to the menu to install CFW 3.80 will I need a charged battery or will it just install using the A/C power? Also if I am running CFW 3.80 can up upgrade to CFW 5.0 without a charged battery or will it be like the OFW and require a fully charged battery to upgrade?
In theory, you can do both these things with just your A/C power, but for safety reasons (you’re working with delicate parts of your system), some apps do require your battery to be charged over 80%.
My guess is that you will be able to install CFW 3.80 with your A/C power (if you can get into the menu), but the CFW 5.0 upgrade will require a charged battery.
I’m not 100 procent sure though, so you can always give it a shot.
Thanks, that answered my question. Now to decide if I want to install 3.80 and play the ISOs I have or wait till a battery gets here next week or wait till I fix another PSP and experiment on that lol. One more question, I assume that withg the CFW you cannot access the PSN or do remote play right? If not I will just wait till I get another PSP working so I can have 1 original and 1 CFW.
Thanks for all your fast, helpfull advice and this awesome tutorial! And I am extremely impressed with your patience with the noobs that cant read the entire tutorial before asking noobish questions lol.
Odd, I left a comment but its gone.
Thanks for your fast reply and help. Now I just have to decide if I want to run 3.80 for a week or just wait till I get another PSP repaired. I assume witht the CFW you cannot access the PSN or remote play, am I correct? If this is the case I will probly just wait to repair another PSP and have 1 OFW and 1 CFW.
Thanks again for this awesome guide and links.
I’m not sure about CFW 3.80, but CFW 5.+ seems to be able to access the PSN.
hi simon
i found out that my battery is pandora proof so i cannot hardmod it.
in my psp battery even if remove the whole ICO4 the battery works like a normal one.
my psp battery is :- model psp-S110 Li-ion battery pack 3.6V=1200mAh
so anybody having such type of battery don’t try to hardmod it and try softmod method
it may work am not sure.
“model psp-S110 Li-ion battery pack 3.6V=1200mAh”
These batteries CAN be hardmodded.
For reference see the guide below, which specifically mentions the PSP-S110 battery. Are you sure you’ve followed the guide for the slim battery?
http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=90959
hi simon
thanx for the help and the link.
yes i followed the guide and nothing happened.
may be i have to buy a new battery and once again i will try.
well making the mms was very easy but in the battery department nothing good happened.
so i have to wait till i get a new battery .
its a great guide but
does this help unbrick a standard psp TA-81
if so plz reply
It should, yes, but it all depends on what’s wrong with it.
Give it a shot, chance is on your side.
Hey!
I’ve bought my new PSP here, this is a G model and it has 4.01 firmware on it (it’s a PSP-2004). Can i downgrade it? And if so can i use your guide? :D
Thanks for all!
Ought to work, yes
hi,
simon
can i use a 3.6V 2400 mAh for making pandora battery ?
Batteries that are not compatible:
- 2600 mAh Mega Battery Pack
- Sony PSP Bloc-Battery pack 3.6v 1800 mAh
- Intec 2200 mAh
- Fake Batteries
hi, i dont have a tool battery or anything i just have an orignal PSP battery with all official firmware (5.01). its a PSP 1000, i did the steps (3) and it says it completed, i exit out of USB mode and go to Game on my PSP, it says CORRUPT DATA-, WTF is that? i need help, i really want to play GBA emulators and N64 emulator…any help will be obliged and my battery is this:
SONY
3.6v
1800 mAh
battery pack
PSP
Please try to read the guide more carefully. You need a MMS as well as a Pandora Battery.
this converts the original battery
us.codejunkies.com/Products/PSP-Battery-Service-Tool__EF000530.aspx
hi simon
do ofw’s play any role in downgrading the psp
actually what i mean to say is that my psp 2004 came with ofw 4.01 and i upgraded it ofw 5.00
now i have done this much, i have a pandora battery which works on other psp (slim) but it does
not works on mine so what should i do or just tell me that can a psp 2004 slim&lite with ofw 5.00
cannot be downgraded or can we install cfw on it. please help
and i apologize for asking too many questions
The original firmware should not play any role whatsoever.
Thanks for de guide, it helped me a lot and I have a CFW psp now.
Hi ,
After weeks or looking up nearly everything about mms and pandora batteries this was the only one that worked for me.
Your step by step guide was so simple to follow and i now can enjoy my psp.
Tony
Merry Christmas all
I wanted to use option 1 in your guide. But I can only get hold of a psp slim with a custom firmware 5.00 m33-3 can I use that? can i use the psp1000’s battery to make the pandora? pls help. thanks in advance.
hi,simon
i have a psp 2004 with original 5.02 firmware.I did the MMS and i have a pandora battery.But when i put the pandora in psp and i press the L button the green light turns on and nothing happens the screen stays black.Can you help me pls.
Thanks in advance and keep it up.
Your pandora seems to be working (your PSP turns itself on when inserted, right?) so the problem is with your MMS.
Are you sure you’ve done everything correct? If not, try again.
Alternatively, if you made it with a CFW PSP, you can try Rain’s Simple MMS Maker.
Your last option would be to try and install one of the other options in Rain’s (e.g. DCv4).
hi,
i am thinking of using option one but the which battery i should be using where is confusing.
should i battery-mod the CFW PSP (phat) ie. my friends and put that in my psp slim. will that be ok ?
or do i put my pspslim battery in the CFW PSP (phat) and mod that.
how do i get the battery back to normal after i have flashed my slim PSP ?
thanks for the guides.
Sometimes problems occur when pandorizing slim batteries. Not that it matters, your PSP Slim battery won’t fit in your Phat PSP anyway.
So: Phat Battery.
Afterwards, the battery can be normalized using the same app. Just start the CFW PSP on A/C power, insert the Pandora Battery, start the application and normalise it.
Does this tutorial work for the psp OFW 5.02?
i have just recently updated my psp to this version but now i want to put custom firmware. answer plz!!!!!!
It does.
read before ask plz!!!!!!
Ok so i tried it step by step and i get a black screen with no white. i understand that it may be the mms, so i created the MMS again and the same thing happens, no white. my pandora battery works fine. help!
If you made it with through a CFW PSP, try making it using Rain’s.
If you’ve made it using Rain’s, you could try and install one of the other Descartos versions (= other options in Rain’s – e.g. DCv4).
In case you were not already aware of it, i thought that I would bring this product to your attention:
http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/PSP-Battery-Service-Tool__EF000530.aspx
“Battery Service Tool has the power to turn any standard PSP or PSP Slim battery into a TOOL Mode battery and back again, quickly and safely.”
Preferable alternative to buying a new battery?
Nice gadget indeed, but TOOL batteries (ready for use) can be purchased from $6.95
*&^%&%%&^%&(&(*^*&((^&(*&*&!!!!!!!! F__K!
Alright, I just was able to get my pandora battery, but now I’m having trouble making an MMS. I’m using the standard Sony 1G stick, so it should be fine, but the problem isn’t with anything I have. It’s the rain maker, because every time I try to load the 3.80 eboot you linked to, I ALWAYS get a “incorrect or corrupted eboot” BS! I don’t understand why this isn’t working?
Nevermind what I just said, but I still have a problem.
I made the MMS, put in the batterty, but…nothing happens. It just sits there with the power icon on with a black screen.
I have a PSP-1001, 1G sony mem stick, and a p.battery. What am I doing wrong?
Seems like you’re still having trouble making the MMS.
Are you sure the MMS making went fine? If so, can you give me some more details, I might be able to help you (e.g. slim/phat, serial number, tool/jigkick/hardmod/softmod )
If you work it out on your own, please offer the solution here for others.
hi :) i need your help please , i got the SONY Piano black psp-2004 pb
and i got a 1gb sony memory stick and i downloaded games from the internet in the cso format and i put them on the psp but it dosnt work .. and i heard about crashing your pss if i did something wrong so i really need your help please.. can you please tell me what to do in order to make the cso files work on my psp…
and thanks in advance
“my psp could crash” “without crashing my pc”, please make up your mind, PC or PSP?
But I guess you just want to get those CSO/ISO files started. If you’ve got a CFW PSP it’ll suffice to put them in a X:\ISO folder (with X being your PSP).
Please only use these files if you have the original games in your posession. Not just because MUO disaproves piracy, but because it’s wrong and you’ll burn in hell for it.
i meant that the psp might crash and i was asking for a way to do it without crashing it ! and i also have troubles putting videos and images the songs work fine and i got alot of original actuall cd games working fine but when i get them online they dont work !
and by the way am buying the games !! am not stealing them
and no my psp is not a CFW PSP, it is official firmware not cfw.
so i dont know …..
OFW PSP’s cannot run ISO’s or CSO’s (like asking fish to fly). You can use the guide above to put CFW on your PSP.
hi .. i got a SONY Piano black psp-2004 pb with a system software version 3.95 and a 1 GB sony memory stick and i downloaded games in the cso format but its not working on my pc so i searched the net and i found that if i did something wrong my psp could crash down and i think no one wants that ! so if you dont mind i really need your help in making those games work without crashing my pc ..cause it seems like your someone who knows what is he talking about :) and thanks in advance i’ll be waiting for your reply .
IT WORKS!!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
i now run 5.00 M33-4!!!!
AWESOME!
Well simon im in a pickle, i have a phat psp-1001 and im trying to get CSOs to work on my psp and sadly its firmware 5.02 from SONY and i dont have a spair batterie ether and i tried the rainmaker steps and it didnt work soooooo what do i do?
You need both the battery and the MMS. Your options are explained in the article :)
found the pandora battery here
cheap as chips
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12472
i think its worth every penny.
hi simon
thanks for the reply,so i tried to do the mms again with Rain s.but when i try to boot like before the green light is on and stays black screen.And i cant go to recovery by holding the r button as well.
psp slim 2004
official sony 5.02 firmware
Thanks a lot.
It says my battery is not compatible. does that mean i need to get a new one or will it be fine if i have a tool battery as well?
new one would be a wste of money if your current one is working fine but cant be made a pandora battery.
best might be to buy a pandora battery, its not as expensive as i thought.
hi simon
the link mentioned by ifti, i have gone through it so can help me that will those pandora batteries work with my psp 2004 slim and lite with ofw 5.00 because i have tried searching for pandora battery for psp 2004 slim and lite but most them showing results for psp 1000 and 2000
please help
Some types of the PSP 2004 can’t be cracked, the ones with a TA88v3 motherboard. These come with Firmware 4.01 or 4.05 pre-installed.
Your screen will remain black when trying to use a Pandora Battery.
If your 2004 PSP came with another Firmware pre-installed, you should be able to use the Pandora Battery specified in ifti’s link.
Ok. I got PSP 2004. Bought new, this november with OFW 4.01. After reading whole tutorial and comments I came to know that PSP 2004 OFW 4.01 can be hacked and can’t be hacked. Yes, like my comment, its now too confusing to know “Will I be able to hack my psp?” Because I don’t know whats my motherboard number (or version). And how you people come to know which PSP 2004 (4.01) could be hacked and vice versa without opening it up. Or rather I should say you open it to know whats exactly does the motherboard says.
Could you help here because after after applying all the processes and tutorial available on the net, I am still holding my psp with game demos ;)
I would appreciate to get your fruitful answer, after so much hectic and win less efforts.
Thanks. :)
If your PSP came with FW 4.01 of 4.05 pre-installed (and yours does), it can’t be cracked.
The community will catch up, but finding a way to crack these new mobo’s takes some time.
Hey there! i am new to this modding stuff, but i have modded the xbox and DS so i can understand very slightly. i used this video to make my pandora: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3PzsS5vthE and i have made my MMS with Rains Simple MMS creator. now i go and insert my MMS and then i “Pandoraed” my battery. as soon as i put the battery in, in turns on, witch is expected. but that it! nothing but a Black screen and a green light! I read the comments and tried what they said but the same old thing happens!
BTW i have a slim 2001 PSP
Hi Justin,
There are tons of different way to create a jigkick battery and a Magic MemoryStick.
The same guys from that video tutorial of yours also made one on creating a MMS. Perhaps you should give it a shot?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvZjOEXNlz8
simon…
sorry about my english and my silly question
but i don’t understand what is going on…
i have a fat psp-1004 k and a 2gb memory stic…
i have official firmware 5.02 and i tried to put a custom firmware(psp update ver 4.01),but when i try to open it,says
“this game cannot be started,the data is corrupted” but i can see the icon…
and when i put an iso file in my mem stic i cannot see it…
please tell me what i have to do for fixing it…
I WANNA PLAY FREE GAMES!!!!!!
PLZ answer!!! thnx
Hey i am asking if there is a downgrader for firmware 5.02?Coz i gt a psp with firmware 5.02 where i think there is no cfw for it, so i want to downgrade it.IS there 1 for it?Plz reply
Hey Simon sorry i forgot to mention this ,am sorry
Is there any other solution to my problem??Plz rply
I FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS IN ARTICLE 1 I MADE M33 NO BOTHER BUT WHEN TRYING TO DO SECOND STEP TO 5.00 IT SAYS PLEASE WAIT IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR 24 HOURS AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG
It should not take that long. If I were you, I’d redownload those files and redo that step.
Hey Simon can u run a psp with OFW 5.02 and Custom firmware 3.80?PLZ reply i am jus finishing my last stage,i already made a mms.
Do you mean if you can put CFW 3.80 on your PSP?
Just follow the steps of the guide.
Do you mean a dual-boot setup?
Try googling for “psp time machine” (without the quotation marks)
IS there any way to downgrade 5.02 OFW without pandora battery
No there isn’t.
Theoretically, this might become available in the future. But because the possibilities of the Pandora Battery are so wide and (almost) unrestricted, I don’t think so.
how can i downgrade or upgrade my psp ofw 5.02 to a custom firmware with pandora battery or a mms??plz help!
oh im sorry i meant to say
how can i downgrade or upgrade my psp ofw 5.02 to a custom firmware WITHOUT pandora battery or a mms
please try to find out
please try to find out how to downgrade without pandora because as soon as i upgraded to 5.02 to 3.80 i came to know about cfw and i thought oh! what I have done
The answers to your questions are respectively:
- not possible
- not possible
Oh, and just so you know… It’s not possible.
Hey Simon thanks i jus downgraded my PSP,i am now running CFW 3.8 m33 ,but when i try to upgrade to 5.00 m33 using the folders you provided it says unpacking…. then says the 500.PBP doesnt exist, What should i do?? PLZ HELP ME
Have you downloaded the original 5.00 firmware file as well? Have you renamed it to 500.PBP?
If so, try downloading it from an alternative source and go at it again.
Hi Simon! i just updated my psp version to 5.02 and realised that i can play downloaded games with it. Is it safe to make a pandora battery and a magic memory stick for a psp noob like me? i just bought mine 2 months ago.
Can I use my old battery or I have to use new battery to convert into pandora battery.I have PHAT PSP
It doesn’t matter, but you won’t be able to use it as a normal battery.
The pandorisation (nice word) using the first technique can be easily reversed, but if you decide to use the hardmod technique it won’t be that simple.
I have been having a right nightmare with this. But cracked it.
Im using option 3 with a pandora battery, and making my own MMS.
What cracked it for me, was turning on the PSP with no battery, just the AC cable. Then once booted up, place the pandora battery in, and remove the AC cable. Follow the instructions above, then when completed, remove the battery, and replace with finger on the L button.
I also got hold of Windows XP, but didnt try this method with Vista.
I hard moded my battery and successfuly downgraded my psp from OFW 5.02 to CFW 3.80m33. I want to knw do i need a padora battery nw to run my psp??or it can also run on a normal battery and will i be able to upgrade my CFW when usin a normal battery??and i/m not able to understand dis problem.when i’m putting my battery pack back into d psp.the orange light starts flashing instead of being steady..plzzz help..
You’ll have to use a normal battery to operate your PSP.
Making your hardmodded battery back to normal isn’t that easy, unless you know how to solder.
hey thanks for the reply….i just wanna know if i want to upgrade my CFW will i be able to upgrade it on a normal battery??and by i using d 1st method when needed can i change ma new battery to pandora if needed??as now i’ve a CFW on my psp.Thanks to u!!
2x Yes, that’s possible ^^
Hey thanks again..as of now i’ve successfully installd a CFW. Will i need a pandora battery ever?if yes,then for what?thnks..
Nopes, except if you brick your PSP, or install an official update.
Can use this process to do downgrade psp slim v5.01 and upgrade to CFW
Yes You can use this process to to dwngrade ur OFW v5.01 to CFW 3.80M33 and upgrade it later on…cheers…njoy..n be careful while doing the process
Can use this process to do downgrade psp slim v5.01 and upgrade to custom firmware
I make Pandora battery with my old battery but my PSP is running normal. No black and white screen is coming.
Either u’ve nt made your Pandora battery successfuly or u’ve done somthing wrong…If not then have tried booting your system holding the left(trigger key),after completly switchin of ur psp and then switchin it on while holding the left trigger key??try this…if it does not works there is some problem with your pandora battery…you can buy a pandora battery..just contact me,i can send you a brand new sony battery pack,digitaly converted in pandora….
How can I contact you.
Do you live in India
where do you live
Thanks Simon, i succeeded in Upgrading my PSP and now i am running 5.00 M33,thanks so much!! Sorry i hv another problem,When i put a cso game file in my memory stick and start the game in the PSP normally ,the game starts fine but after like 4 seconds a message which says “The game could not be started.(80020321)” What could possibly be the problem?? PLZ help me!!!!
The ISO/CSO files should be located in a yourpsp:\ISO folder and you need to have a random UMD inserted.
You can configure the PSP to boot ISO/CSO files without a UMD inserted, in the recovery menu (hold trigger while booting).
What recovery menu??
will the pandora battery and mms in the link below work for option 3? i am planning to buy the first one (cheapest one) in the list so please tell me if this will work…
link: 123psppandorabattery.com/ledpandorakits.php
If anyone In INDIA needs a pandora battery please contact me!! The battery would be Sony original Battery Pack,DIGITALY CONVERTED INTO PANDORA…Contact me for d site i’ll help you out with the LINK,COST,P & H charges. The delivery would be made withe 7WORKING DAYS.
How I will contact you and where do you live.
hi simon..
i have 3 questions…
1.HOW MUCH CAN I BUY A PANDORA BATTERY FOR?
2.IS MAGIC GATE MEMORY STICK A MMS?
3.CAN I DOWNGRADE OR UPGRADE MY 5.02 OFW TO CFW WITHOUT PANDORA OU MMS BECAUSE I CANT SPEND MONEY ON BUYING THESE..?
* around 10-20$
* no, it isn’t
* no, that’s not possible.
Is option one only if you need to modify a battery to make a pandoras? I already have a Pandoras I purchased online do I still use option 1?
can i use the mms and the pandora battery on my psp normally after downgrading
MMS: yes, just format it
PB: Normally, yes.
Method 1 can be reversed using the same application.
To depandorise a hardmodded (method 3) battery, you’ll need to do some soldering.
My mistake, I meant to say option two. So to make your battery normal again:
- Method 1: use the same app
- Method 2: resolder the connection you cut through
- Method 3: not possible
Hiya, i get the whole procedure, simple and so-forth, one thing that bugs me is why do i(in making my MMS) have to download the OFW’s of 1.50 and 3.80 but no m33 CFW’s which I’m going to be getting anyway?
Thnx in advance for answering and for making this simple for me! =D
The Pandora Battery uses parts of these original firmwares, not only to ‘put together’ the custom firmware, but also to change several things within your PSP.
(e.g. it flashes Phat PSPs with the 1.50 kernel)
In short, you’re just providing the ingredients for a big, tasty CFW pie.
Cheers, one more thing I missed, when I’m updating my CFW I have to rename them, I take it that the m33 version is the EBOOT.pbp and the official version is the 500.pbp? I know you said to do it like in ’2.a’ but I clicked on the link and got sent to part-1, then I couldn’t find it and got sent on a loop looking through everything, I’m wondering if my phone is being a jerk(I know, I’m forced to use the internet through my phone, isn’t that tragic). ANYWAY, could you just confirm or say it’s the other way around please?
Thnx again =D
Yeah, might get a little confusing.. ^^
EBOOT.PBP is the CFW, 500.PBP is the official 5.00 eboot.
If anyone in INDIA want to buy sony original pandora batteries just vist endevour.co.in the batteries and services available here are dam cheap and genuine and they also offer money back guarantee and 7*days Delivery guarantee..kewl….just got a MMS and a PANDORA battery…guys its genuine ti jst checkd it thru who.is not like others with private registrant.
will the pandora battery and mms in the link below work for option 3? i am planning to buy the first one (cheapest one) in the list so please tell me if this will work…
link: http://www.123psppandorabattery.com/ledpandorakits.php
hi i have several questions
1.can i buy a pandora battery at a store
2.if i make a pandora battery, which option do i use?
3.can i reuse my pandora battery if i have to downgrade after
4.how to make a pandora battery
@ ishaan
Yes, you can buy that battery, but i would only recommend it if you 1:live in america, 2: want to fork out an extra $10 U.S. for a battery that essentially is exactly the same as a datel ‘tool’ battery (shown in the tutorial) except it can be used as a normal battery also.
And in answer to your 2nd message
1: maybe in a store, but definitely online, i suggest going on google and click on the button that searches for sites within your country (i live in australia and we have a ‘search sites from australia’ button under ‘im feeling lucky’) to minimise postage and keeping warranty and such. Just search for ‘buy datel tool battery’ or something along those lines.
2:option 1 or 2, depending on whether u have access to a hacked psp or not respectively.
3: yes you can, as long as you dont re-solder the pin
4:refer to answer 2
can i make a pandora battery from ’3.6v 1200mAH’????
also, go to this site, its a psp wiki(like wikipedia purely about psp’s), i was confused about EVERYTHING to do with this about 2 days ago, just read through articles for a while, it might help
http://alek.dark-alex.org/pspwiki/index.php/Main_Page
go to the website, type in ‘jigkick battery’(thats the name of the actual modded battery), it has a list of batteries that will work, and ones that wont
can somebody tell me that when i start psp with the pandora and mms, the screen stays black but the light green appears…
HEEYYYY thanx simon i fully downgraded my psp..
i would like to tell something to u guys tht i discovered…
u can make a normal battery and a pandora battery by a single battery by just cutting the line near the 19 in the battery motherboard for the pandora battery and just going over the line with a pencil to use it as a normal battery after….
hope i helped!!
and a drumming thanks to !!! jousha..too
joshua i mean…
Hi Simon,
I made a mms and put my pandora battery in but it just goes like a normal one? how do you get the black screen thing to come up? thanks
Thanks for the guide, but I’m having a few issues.
My PSP:
PSP-2001
OFW – 5.00
I am trying to get this to work, but I just can’t.
I’ve recreated the MMS several times and I just get a black screen whenever I insert Pandora’s battery. Is there anything I can do? The battery is a 3.6v 1800mAh TOOL.
I’ve also tried other programs like “PSP Pandora Deluxe”, but to no avail.
did u try booking up ur psp after completly swtchin off ur psp and then booting up while holding the right trigger key??if not then try this..if it still doesnt works then there is some problem with your pandora battery. You can buy a new one at endevour.co.in they are genuine i got my pandora battery from them.
when my psp screen turns white it says intial setup is there something wrong with the setup or is that how its supposed work?
Are you able to proceed from there?
no it goes back to home.
Can you describe to me what you’re doing when you get this message? And what the message exactly is?
i have a version 5.02 is there anyway to downgrade it to 1.50?
my comment is the same as 111 my psp is a series 1000 and my friend decided to upgade it so is there a program to down grade my psp?
There even is a whole guide on how to do it, if you scroll up! :D
I just wanted to share the problem I was having and my solution. I got a black screen everytime I tried using my Pandora’s battery. I did get a green light, so i knew it wasn’t the battery. Turns out windows vista somehow didn’t allow me to make a mms. When I tried creating a mms on a xp machine it worked perfectly. Hope this helps!
Additional research show that some types of the PSP 2004 can’t be cracked, the ones with a TA88v3 motherboard. These come with Firmware 4.01 or 4.05 pre-installed.
Your screen will remain black when trying to use a Pandora Battery.
So basically, you can use any PSP, except a:
- PSP-2004 with a TA88v3 motherboard
- PSP-3000 or above
Sorry Nubcake, this was a response to another comment. How highly unprofessional this is.
Buy SONY ORIGINAL PANDORA BATTERIES READY FOR DELIVERY NEXT DAY SHIPPING AVAILABLE. 3DAYS DELIVERY GUARANTEE.. DAMN CHEAP & THEY ARE GENUINE. THEY EVEN HAVE SSL SECURED WEBSITE AND ITS COMPLETELY SAFE TO SHOP IN HERE.
WELCOME TO, http://www.endevour.co.in
i have created a pandora battery and MMS using my old phat cfw psp. i then succesfully installed cfw on my cousins phat psp. But when i use the same pandora battery and MMS for my brothers slim psp (psp 2001) i get blank screen with green power light. Any ideas/ thanks in advance.
What method did you use to create your MMS?
i used pandora. but i have now tried with rain and despertar and still same problem.
There’s a new version of Rain’s available. This should solve any problems.
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker
For the pandora batery, can I use the Datel battery service tool?? It converts a normal battery into a pandora in seconds!! (I have the psp-2001 with OFW 5.01)
That ought to work, yes.
Simon, any ideas or help?
I got myself a psp 2004, I bought a tool battery from dealextreme. However when I made a MMS with rain excactly like in the tuturial. When I put the tool battery in with the MMS insered(holding L) nothing hapens, only the power light turns green. please help me o.0.
some extra:
PSP 2004
firmware 5.02(updated it :S) it whas under 4.05 when i bought it(i forgot what it whas excactly)
the pandora i got is 3.6v 1800Mah
can’t find the number on the mother board tho :S
By the sound of it, you might have a TA88v3 motherboard, unless you’re absolutely sure that your PSP didn’t came with firmware 4.01 or 4.05 preinstalled
How can I see what for a motherboard it has?
If your PSP-2004 came with either FW 4.01 or FW 4.05, it’s almost definite that you have a TA88v3 motherboard.
When will it be able to make those psp custum firmware?(can’t be really long i hope o.0)
That’s currently unknown.
will the method also be with pandora battery?
No way to say that for sure, but it’s highly probable.
If they succeed in dumping the 4.00+ IPL, they’ll be able to make a MMS that works with the TA88v3 motherboards. Chances are pretty good that the PSP-3000 will fall somewhere around the same time.
hi simon
ive read all of the guide and all of the messages.I’ve been researching this all week.I’ve got a psp1003 fat 4.05ofw. this is the best place I’ve found that takes you through everything from start to finish.
I’m going to use step 3 as i have ordered a datel tool converter. this allows you to make a standard battery into a pandora battery, and back again in seconds (fat or thin). got it from amazon for £8.02 including p+p.
make me laugh to think that people are so impatient. they just blunder in without reading up on it.(let just rip apart the battery and hack away) lmao
thanks again for the guide and ill get back to you and let you know how i got on.
(…..good form jack…..)
Does anyone know what motherboard the PSP 2003 comes with? It has 4.01 installed but I’ve never seen anyone talk about the 2003 pro or con when it comes to putting a CFW on.
Doesn’t really matter. The only problem childs are 2004 and 3000+
When i put my pandora tool battery in it seems to work like a normal battery? no black screen? is there something wrong?
It means that the pandorization has failed, you’ll need to give it another shot.
hi simon
i just downloaded an emulator pack looks good. lots to choose from here’s where i got it from, check it out id like to get your expert opinion on it.
pspmod.com/forums/emulation/44423-emulation-pack.html
i’ve just join that sit too. Every time im looking for something for psp i end up there.
once again thanks
simon
(…….good form jack……..)
PSP Mod is a great site for that kind of stuff.
My personal favorite is PSPupdates.QJ.net.
hi simon
thanks for the link pspupdates.qj.net it’s a good site.
I don’t like to ask i like to work thing out by my self but just one question.
there a new rain’s mms maker out
it’s rain’s ultralite mms maker should i use this one to go from cfw 3.80m33 at the end of your tutorial to get to
cfw 5.00m33-4 or will the rain’s on your tutorial do the job. i got the latest cfw5.00m33-4 from here http://www.sgclub.com/singapore/how_upgrade_5_a_117820.html
or could i use the new rain’s mms maker to do the hole job?
I’m at ofw4.05 psp1003 fat I’ve got all the programs i need including the 1.50 kernel.
in advance much thanks simon
(…….good form jack……)
Both are possible.
I recommend using the latest version of Rain’s, as it can directly get you to CFW 5.xx
hi simon
thanks again.
I’ve just found out about a pro duo memory card its call a memzz they come in 1gb for £0.99, 2gb £1.99 and a 4gb for £5.49 and there new not used.
can you give me your opinion on these memzz cards and if they could be used for up/downgrading they are pro duo so they should be fine i think
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=memzz
please comment.
thanks again simon
(……good form jack…….)
will 1gb memory card will be enough for some good pirated games
No I recommend either 4gb or 8gb
Great guide,
Im going to get the PSP 2000 soon with v4.05. I looked at pandoras downgrading guide (pandoragadgets.co.uk/news/2/Downgrading-guide.html). This is becuase i am going to buy both the MMS and the pandora battery. Once i get these should i proceed from (using your pandora battery). I feel your guide is better. Anyways i am not to sure about the downgrade process could you clear a few things up…as i am v4.05 where you say ”go to recover and choose to install the 3.80 Custom Firmware (M33).”. I would like to know if there is any specific reason why that one. And the updating procress. For example if i download any other updates…i could choose ”4.01 M33” then put that update file here (X:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE). Then continue the process for example? Last but not least if i had the latest update which you talk about in this guide it shouldnt affect the ability to uniquely customise my PSP, and install chat, radio, msn, wifi-catcher, homebrew capabilities onto your PSP so that i can run software straight off the memory card?
Thanks again, its appreciated. Once again great guide (y)
I have a psp with official firmware 5.02 and I tried your method of modding the battery ,that is using the rainman’s mms creater and i rebooted the psp whiles pressing the L button but no black and white screen appeared what should I do, I am confused b’cos I followed the steps well, that this mean it does not work on the latest firmwares? help
can I reverse pandora battery after upgrading my psp to cfw
If you pandorised it using a CFW PSP, you can use the same software to reverse the process.
With a hardware modded battery, you’ll need to solder a bit, and with a purchased TOOL or JIGKICK battery, it’s just not possible.
can you tell me how to solder it
Yaayz, my Jigkick Battery came in today! I’ve officially produced a Phat PSP with CFW 5.00-4 M33!! Thank You so much Simon! =D
hi simon
thanks for this guide its brilliant. my pandora converter came today, it does the biz. I used your guide to get to cfw3.80m33 from ofw4.05 on a fat, then i put cfw5.00m33-4 + 1.50 kernal on.
i’ve just got one question what’s the best site to get roms from finding the emulators isn’t hard its finding a site that does roms that work can you help please
thanks in advance
(……good form jack………)
Google is your friend. Just query ‘GBA roms’, ‘n64 roms’ or something similar.
i did option 1 and succesfully created MMS and pandora.. but im only getting a green light indicating that i have a pandora but my mms is not reading. any suggestions? i already have 4.01 m33-2 before i did the steps.
oh and i also tried reverting to 4.01 OFW just to specifically follow the steps. and same thing. sounds like a bad mms created. any suggestions?
I followed all of the steps for option 3. But when I put the tool battery it statrs up automatically to the regular PSP screen
Never mind I figured it out. Thanks for the guide .
Hi everyone.
I have done numerious research before buying my ‘PSP 2000′. Anyways got off amazon brand new and guess what….Its PSP-2003. So i have looked around about hacking/flashing it and i am a bit sketchy about what i have to do exactly. I have noticed that ‘out of the box v4.01 CANNOT be hacked due to a new motherboard however i carefully took mine out and checked and mine is 3.95OFW. I have ordered my pandoras battery and MMS via ‘pandoragadgets’ so i have emailed them to check, but can anyone actually clear my problem up for me?….I would like to downgrade.upgrade to CFW on my ‘PSP-2003 v3.95OFW’. Can i do this? If so how? Any feedback much appreciated.
when i boot do i have to hold L or something? I have bought this battery: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013IVHO6 is it ok?
alrighty
me being the dumbass that i am
decided to get the psp update (this being version 5.02) through sony’ rending my CFW PSP usless to me and the abundansee of game i wates this months d/ls on
now i was just wondering
do i need to repeat the process for my battery and stuff
or can i just get a degrader
and install 1.50 cfw
then work my way up
or am i totally screwed?
it would be greatly appreaciated if anyone if could help
You need the pandora battery and MMS – just like anyone who’s above 3.50 ;)
thanx simon youra champ cleared things up for me :D
cheers
whenever I go to the Pandora Installer for 3.xx+-R4b- it says “This game cannot be started.The Data is corrupted.”
Means you’re not using a CFW (Custom Firmware) PSP. Find one, or use one of the alternative methodes.
Hi Simon,
I have a fat PSP-1004 OFW 5.01 After purchasing a pandoras battery and following your helpful guide, it doesn’t work!
My Battery is working because i have a green light on. But I still have a blank screen! I have made the MMS as you instructed.
Please help. Alex
Try making it with the latest version of Rain’s.
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker
That ought to solve your problem.
Hey simon, Great guide btw. Was wondering if i could get some confirmation if this will work on my PSP?
here are the details
PSP Slim & Lite Console – Ice Silver
PSP-2003 IS
220-240 v
G
Have been looking around and i’m getting confused as to whether or not my PSP can be homebrewed.
Thanks for the info.
forgot to say it has 4.01 OFW on it
I just wanted to warn people so they don’t go through what I did:
DO NOT buy from Pandora Sales. I ordered the 4 gb magic memory stick, and they sent me a fake card. If you bought from them, test the Magic Gate – if the psp says “unknown” rather than “supported,” it’s FAKE!
So they said they’d exchange it. It was a big hassle because I live overseas. And they didn’t even refund my shipping to send it back.
So about two weeks after they receive it, I get my new card in the mail. And it’s real!! However, all of the files on the card are corrupted – making it useless for putting CFW on my PSP. I ended up reformatting and making my own MMS via Rain’s memory stick maker. Here’s some advice – much easier and a lot quicker to just do it yourself. Don’t get scammed by Pandora Sales!
first, this is the best guide that i have found after weeks of looking. good work!! when i try to pandorize my battery it wont work. its a psp-2001 with 5.02 OFW. i have cut through the wire in 3 places and even cut the little peg off. it just wont do the pandora thing when it supposed to do the black & white screen!!!!! but it still works like normal. is my battery screwed or what? or am i just doing it wrong?
The pandorization of your battery surely failed if you can still boot your PSP like normal.
So you either did something wrong or have an incompatible battery.
If you’re sure you did everything right, you can help others by posting your batteries make and model number.
i am using version 5.02 in psp,my game are not works in memory card when i upgrade..i m stuck what can i do? please tell me a way to solve this problem.. and send it to me my email address is kskalvin@hotmail.com
ihave a psp-2003 with 401 firmware and have create and pandoras battery and mms but when booting all i get is the green light i have tryied this on my other psp phat and it works any ideas
I have a simple question that 5.00 M33-4 custom firmware is already out so if i update it with the parallel official firmware you have given above in this guide will their be any problems? (Since you had linked CFW 5.00 M33-3 with the OFW 5)
Nope, the ‘parallel firmware’ is still FW 5.00, so go ahead.
One other question dude and I know its a noob question but i could’nt find the answer anywhere.When we install a firmware upgrade on a psp where does it store all that data (of the firmware and all its new features) in the hard disk or the memory stick. The reason i am asking this is because if I change my memory stick and put in a new one , I am worried i will go back to vanilla psp slim (that is OFW 3.6).
It’s installed onto the “internal harddisk” called FLASH. So you can freely change your MMC with another one, and you can also (after installing CFW) format that memory that you used for installing that particular CFW (notice that you can, but you don’t have to do it if you have another MMC).
Greets, GTO
Thanx dude
BTW why cant the psp 3000 be downgraded with a pandoras battery? Since I am planning on buying one.
well ihave 5.02 firmware on psp fat versionbut i want to downgrade it to 1.50 without a pandora battery or magic memory stick. plz help me
I haven’t done your guide for now because right now i don’t have a MS (4G below) but looking in your guides it really seems that it is working. I will downgrade my 5.02OFW to CFS as soon as i have my MS. Thanks to your guide I really appreciate your efforts.
i have a psp 2004 version is 4.01 how can i crack my psp .plzz reply me as soon as possible
help!!! i have a psp 2001 with a ofw of 4.01.. what should i do to downgrade/update it.. tnx..
I have the same issue as beloy , I just got me a new psp , Old one finaly died after much service *SIGH* but the jerk at EB games wouldnt let me check out the box(for numbers). so I got home and it is a psp 2001 pb with OFW 4.01 on it. The box year print on th back reads 2007*( year ) so is it hackable? I’ve look everywhere and got mixed reviews and no solid facts. I got a pandora battery and mms coming in from pandora battery buys. SO i hope im not wasting my time with my order. Need your help Simon.
Much thanks for the great advise.
Max
As far as I know, you’re good. It’s the PSP-2004 and the PSP-3000+ that are troublesome. ALL THE REST should be just fine.
Thank you so much Simon for the quick response. I feel even more confident and better hearing it from you. I’ll drop you a line once I get my Order here , to say if it was a green light or a red light( Working hack or not ).
Theres still Hope.
Max
hey i’m just wondering if you got your order
I am new JOE on the block and bought a very new slim SPS version 4.01 for my boy, but would like to break the ‘code’ to enable me play different games, movies from all sites. Could you kindly advice me.
hey simon, i was wondering..since im new at this thing, im kinda afraid my psp would brick..
my psp is a 2003 model ver. 4.05 official firmware..
im so intrigued by the features of a custom firmware,so, could you help me? i have no idea how to downgrade from ver. 4.05 and i dont really know much about this.. cant wait to hear from you! thnx!
..and oh yeah, 4.05 was not the original ver..it think it was 2.05 when i bought it..but since i had no idea before, i sort of updated it.. :( pls help!
thanks for the useful tutorial. i bought a pandora, made the mms with the software in this tutorial and was able to downgrade my 4.05 fw psp within seconds. it didn’t take as long as suggested in the tutorial. it was very quick. successful!
I have this version 3.95 and i am having trouble in Pandora Installer for 3.xx -R4B-. it says the game could not started. (80021040).Can somebody please help me with my problem.
hi.. my cousin has a CFW fat psp and i have a OFW slim.. are they compatible?.. if not, what can you suggest me to do to convert my OFW to CFW?.. i dont have any spare battery and such.. and i dont think they sell tool batteries in our place either.. i only have my OFW psp.. so what can you suggest? btw, can i make an mms using my OFW psp?.. and ‘if ever’ i could find a CFW slim, what are the risks involved?.. i mean, what would happen to the CFW psp if something went wrong?.. i cant avail a new psp to replace it if something happens to it.. i already downloaded the pandora installer and rain’s mmms maker, just in case..
PSP DETAILS:
-PSP-2003 slim&lite ver. 4.05 OFW
-4gb pro duo memory stick
-Li-ion 3.6v 1200mAh battery pack
..thanks in advance! cant wait to hear from you soon!
.hAnN <3
You can use his phat CFW to crack your slim OFW PSP. Just use the first method.
hey, thanks for commenting back.. :)
so, let’s say im giving it a shot.. how can i restore my battery? do i have to restore my mms as well? and btw, can i plug the psp to an a/c adapter while doing this?-just in case the battery would go low.. sorry for asking too many questions, im just new at this and im a lil’ nervous.. wish me luck!.. thnx a lot.. ill tell you if it worked.. thanks again! :)
..hi, my battery doesnt fit to my cousin’s PSP..:(
what should i do?
nvm.. ive read one of your posts so i guess i’ll have to use the fat battery.. now, my question is: how do i normalize it?
i cant understand what youre trying to say when you sed:
“Afterwards, the battery can be normalized using the same app. Just start the CFW PSP on A/C power, insert the Pandora Battery, start the application and normalise it.”
hey.. how long does the process take exactly? ive been sitting for over an hour already and installing the DDCv4 MagicStick (for Fat + Slim).. and guess what?.. its not yet done.. :(
what should i do? help!
i got it! thnx! :)
Sorry for the late response. Glad you figured it out though.. ^^
its ok.. :)
thanks a lot though.. it really saved me a lot of money.. ^^,
more power to you and your sources.. :)
love,
hann..
Hi Simon,
I have:
Datel Tool (Red)
PSP Slim 2003-PB now on 5.03 OF
2Gb Magic Gate Lexmark
Tried all types of MMS and tricks to get my PSP into Custom. But running into problems. I can successfully make the MMS, but when I try to boot it, I only ever see a black screen and green power light, the MMS is never accessed (orange light). Tried using the boot keys (L trigger or whatever is set in the app i.e. DC v8, Rains MMS)… Really having no luck.
Is it possible to CFW this PSP, can you guide me please? I am wondering if this model is a no go, although it hasn’t been clear from forums if it is.
Hope to hear from you
Your model number shouldn’t be the problem as far as I can tell…
We’ll be releasing an updated ebook shortly, I’d recommend you to keep a look out for it.
Cool, I look forward to seeing how to do this!
Hi Simon
I have followed your guide, creating my hardmoded battery and MMS; but I only get the black screen and green light; does this mean my battery works and the problem is in the MMS?
I have already tried making the MMS out of a 2 GB and a 128Mb but still it does not work.
any ideas?
Hi Simon,
Been reading your discussion with others about this unbrick thing. You seem pretty genius in this matter in which I really hope you can answer my dilemma.
I’been searching all over for this few days about PSP 2000 Slim. Which if I’m not mistaken by now, it come with with 2 kind of motherboard, the hackable and not hackable. Thanks to you and others for sharing this interesting topic.
At the moment, I’m trying to downgrade my PSP that came with OFW 4.0. What I understand, it stil can be done only if I don’t have the motherboard they use for PSP 3000 (if my understanding is not mistaken). My big question is, HOW do i know/check what kond of motherboard my PSP used??
Really appreciated your answer in this.
Look at your PSP model number (like said in the article).
So basically, you can use any PSP, except a:
- PSP-2004 with a TA88v3 motherboard
- PSP-3000 or above
If your PSP-2004 came with either FW 4.01 or FW 4.05, it’s almost definite that you have a TA88v3 motherboard.
And PSP 2003 models?
Sorry if I’m sound a bit dumb. I read somewhere in other forum, that PSP 2000 have two kind of motherboard. The one that bought after November 2008, have a big chance been installed with the TA88v3 motherboard. But there also a chance it’s still usea the old one.
I did checked the label under the UMD door, it only write PSP 2000 Slim a the end.
Can you tell me how to check the motherboard label. Thanks.
Nope, only those I mentioned above are troublesome.
I’m having a small problem trying to hack a psp 2001 w/ an 85vcc or 85vc3 (cant make out the last character). This was recently bought. So i’ve made the mms and the pandora battery from the files that you posted but all i get is a black screen with the green led light on. Not only that but this has happened with other people’s psps and the result is the same. is there a way to get past this problem? (i’ve followed several other guides also with pandora installer and also the rain mms maker, still no luck though >.<)
forgot to mention the psp 2001 is on a 4.01 OFW
Try using the new Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker.
yep, tried that one before i posted the first time. it still gets stuck with the black screen.
Hmmm…
Another pretty good app is UltraPandora Installer. It’s more closely related to the original Despertar Del Cementrio releases, perhaps this would work for you.
I’ll also look around some more, to check out if it is a 2001/2003 specific problem like the comment below implies.
still no luck with it working.
Same problem here
There seems to be a theme of users with 2001, 2003 models experiencing black screens and green battery lights using even the latest MMS makers and variations. Is there something stopping us from updating to CFW?
Is there a walkthrough for this scenario?
I expect psp-3000 can be hacked soon.
I expect psp-3000 can be hacked soon and I do really appreciate these guides. Thanks simon and keep up the good work.
I heard something about datel’s lite blue tool which is able to put in service mode psp-3000 is that true and can I load old firmware into it?. thanks
The cracking of the PSP-3000 is indeed progressing. They’re able to run simple pieces of code now.
It won’t be long now until you can load it up with a custom firmware.
when will it be released Simon?pls help me,, me and my sister got a new psp2000 version 5.01,,huhuh when will i be able play??huhuhuh
simon little question can i put CFW on my psp slim and lite 2004-PB G the first firmware installed when i bought it is 3.71 OFW but i upgrade it to 4.01 can i still put CFW pls answer back plsssss
I think so, yes. Give it a shot.
Hi Simon,
Firstly thanks for the great guide. I’m a newbie and my new psp slim with OFW 3.80 so i follow your guide part 2 option 1.
Question 1 – My battery is the original Sony Li-ion 1200 mAh (model S110). Your compatible battery listed: Sony “standard†Li-ion 1800 mAh. So can i proceed to make this batt pandora?
Question 2 – I used a CFW PSP to creat the magic memory stick successfully. the pandora installer gave a msg that TA085 mainboard cannot make pandora batt. Will i damage my batt if i try?
Thank you
I wouldn’t try it with your 085 if I were you, you might risk ruining your battery.
You need to use another, Phat PSP (not a slim).
You also won’t be able to use your Slim battery, simply because it won’t fit in a Phat PSP.
can someone give me a mail when the CFW for the psp 3004 pb is released?
btw i have OFW v5.03
i bought it in december 2008
(sorry for my bad english)
i have a psp slim madden edition version 5.02 now and i wanted to know if it is possible to put CFW on it and how to.
thanks
Just follow the steps in the guide.
hi simon, i do have psp 2000. the model is 5.01, can i still hack this or wait til’ a new CFW comes out? what will i do simon?
Same as above, you can just follow the guide.
pls email me simon. i do have a psp 2000 version 5.01..huhuhuh
I have a psp 2001 OFW 4.05, was led to believe that it un hackable(due to the 4 million psp hacking sites) every one has a different way (basically all the same) whats the best way?
i made a battery and an mms(green lite, black screen)
the serial number is a AB02*******-PSP2001, i read that u can’t hack them (in reguards to s/n AB02)but on this site you say that the only unhackable psp is the 3000, coincidently… if this is true, i suck because i purchased a phat psp because i read that they are hackable no questions?
Appriciate all the assistance, this site rocks!
I’m sorry, the information above is slightly outdated.
The unhackable PSPs are the PSP-3000 and the PSPs with a TA88v3 motherboard. This includes the PSP-2001 and PSP-2004 with OFW 4.01/4.05 pre-installed.
Fear not however, for these motherboards are on the verge of being cracked.
Well i’m glad you told me that because i was a lil’ Pi**ed off after i read that you could. Cuz i had purchased a phat psp,it is a v4.05 as well does this mean that cant hack it?
hope so… i read that all psps were hackable as well?
thanks soo much for all the info.
simon, please help me. I have a psp 2006 ver 5.01. did you already find a way on how to modify it? please help me. please teach me how. thank you very much.
There are no known problems with that model, you can just follow the guide.
When we inserted the pandora battery, it won’t turn on. can you tell me what possible problem occurred? please. it would really make me the happiest man in the world if you could.
Do you mean that it didn’t turn itself on/gave a plain black screen?
Or do you mean that it didn’t do anything out of the ordinary at all?
after inserting the battery and memory card,the result was just a plain black screen simon. pls help.thanks,
after inserting the pandora bats, the result was just a plain black screen..
This means that your Pandora Battery is working like it should, but your Magic Memory Stick doesn’t.
There are tons of different ways to make one, certainly one should work for you. Personally, I’d advise you to try making it with the ‘new’ Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker
ohh so there is a “new” MMS maker.hehe thanks, ill inform you as soon as possible..thanks simon!
I tried using this MMS app and gives me an error of “The IPL failed to inject, general write error during IPL Injection, This could be due to the memory stick, Without IPL pandora will not boot, would you like to continue anyways?” Guess I need a new memory stick?
hi simon i have one of the psp phats and it has firmware 4.05 will that be unlockable?
thanks
Yup, all Phat PSPs can be cracked.
ok i will hope, pray and try i go for the Rain’s Simple MMS Maker option as i can access one psp only.
any extra tips
Like I just said to Chino, you might want to use the new version of Rain’s.
Except that, everything you need to know is stated in the article.
hi simon, unfortunately the rain software wont work.huhu after inserting the pandora bats plus the Mems, it didn’t turn itself on. so i think this psp has a ta-088 v3 board.. :( uhmm another question, can we create our own UMD’s even if the psp runs at OFW? will it work?
-thanks simon!
simon, it really did not work. we already used the “rain” thing but it still did not work. is there any other way? or can we burn UMDs with a mini dvd and just put a case on it? will it work? i hope you could make some suggestions. thanks simon.
If it didn’t turn itself on, the problem lies with the battery, try making it again – optionally using another way.
You can’t burn UMDs yourself, I’m afraid :-)
hi simon i tried it an it did not work i formatted the memory card then opened rains uploaded the eboots created the mms and then pressed left trigger to activate it and nothing happened
Hmmm… Are you sure your battery is modded correctly? (Does the PSP turn itself on when you insert it?)
If so – since you don’t have one of the problem models – I’d just try several different ways of making your MMS. There are tons available if you do a Google search.
Simon, the one who tried hacking my psp2006 said that the board of my psp is same as the ones of psp3000. he said that the only option left for us is to wait until the time comes that it becomes hackable. is it true? i hope he’s wrong. i can’t wait to play with my psp. if he’s right, can you tell me when will the crack of that board be perfected?
I haven’t heard anything specific about the PSP-2006 having an unhackable motherboard, but the possibility exists that some of them have.
To answer your other question:
There is a method to downgrade the PSP-3000, and other PSPs with that motherboard.
Only thing is, you can’t use it. Sony took Datel to court after the latter anounced their ‘little blue tool’ – a service battery that’s claimed to work even for the non-crackable PSP-3000s.
Read more about it here…
thank you very much simon. i hope this case will be resolved in favor of the ta88v3 mobo owners. i hope this will really be the answer to my prayer. thanks simon.
i have ordered a pandora battery from pandoragadgets.co.uk and i am still waiting for it to be sent to me a week down the line, my order status still says awaiting fulfillment 7 bloody days down the line!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am starting to get very annoyed because i have sent them numerous emails and they haven’t even had the decency to email me back they don’t have a phone number to ring, they are a very frustration company to deal with!!
hi simmon thanks for ur great guide
i bought a psp slim 2004 with OFW 4.01 with that motherboard that is not hackable yet.
what if i upgraded that with ofw 5.0?
can i downgrade that with a pandora battery
Nopes, this won’t affect your motherboard type.
Also check my other reply (two or three posts up) about the progress on those motherboard types.
simon?
i only have fat psp (psp1001) with OFW 5.03, can i use my friends slim psp (psp2001 with cfw) to make a pandora kit? btw, thanks for the tutorial.^^
You can try, though the softmod applications tend to refuse altering your battery. Best is if you use a Phat PSP.
i followed your directions precisely. i made the mms and i have a pandora battery but the black and white screen still doesn’t show. please help me! :(
for everyone having the same problem i had, i used psp grader to make my mms rather than rainman’s and everything worked out just fine. here’s a link: http://www.x-projects.org/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item35
the link is down
Can you get an alternate link?
I got a phat psp running OFW 5.02 and bought a pandora battery using a SanDisk 1GB with magic gate. Tried using a bunch of MMS Apps and still no luck. All I get is a blank screen with the green light. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I’ve googled all night and tried 5 different mms apps and still no luck
I tried using Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker and gives me an error of “The IPL failed to inject, general write error during IPL Injection, This could be due to the memory stick, Without IPL pandora will not boot, would you like to continue anyways?†Does this mean I need a new memory stick? I am using a 1 GB Sandisk with Magic Gate.
now i have borrowed a Phat PSP, then i followed the procedures, but just like dusty, the black and white screen doesn’t show. is it automatically showing up once i open the PSP i intented to downgrade (OFW 5.03)
LOL..can i ask? am i know an official member of the psp hackers society? (if theres any)^^
my psp now seems to work fine, i hope.
i have downgraded from an OFW 5.03 into the CFW 3.80 M33
thnx for all the tutorial, the comments and suggestions
nect thing to be done, update it into 5.0+ M33 CFW..weepee!!
BTW, to help, befor, my problem seems to be with the way i reformat my MS, dont reformat your MS using your psp formatting system, somewhere in the system settings. the MS should be clean. it should only contain the 3 eboot files 150, 340 and 380 boot files and the folder directory PSP/GAME/pan3xx (definitely with the files containing in the pan3xx folder)
thnk YOU so much….^&^
simon, what is that hellcat thing? can it hack a psp with ta88v3?
Same principle, but to my knowledge it doesn’t work with the ta88v3
Sorry if this is the same noob question you get.
I dont wanna pay my “friend” money to hack my psp. This is what i have: OFW: 4.05 PSP Type: Phat
i have a spare battery that will work
how do i get cfw on my psp
Phat ones hardly ever give trouble, just follow the steps described in the article.
i cant get this to work. i have removed the pin and i got the mms but it wont work.
I bought one from amazon which is 4.01 version. Borrowed one Magic battery from friend but doesnot work. Any ideas? Thanks
i had just purchase a psp slim 2001 OFW 4.01 can that be hackable with max power digital battery from datel?
@Fei
@Ken
Chances are you’ve got an incompatible motherboard and will have to wait some more time.
hey Simon Slangen i got a psp with firmware 5.51. how do i down grade it to a lower firmware so i can use the umd dumper? or is there a different dumper i can download that will work with 5.51?
I folloed the steps to make the battery using PSP 1001 CFW 4.01M33 and it said ” sucessful in making Pandora battery. I put this in a PSP 5.02 OFW and I just get a black screen. I put the battery in my CFW fat PSP and I get a black screen. Any thoughts??
The problem lies most probably with your mms.
Try remaking it with PSP Grader (thanks to Dusty).
Hi, i have a PSP 2001 official CFW 4.01. i have the magic stick and battery made a long time ago, but they both work fine, because i use it on my fat psp and the menu shows up to upgrade to 3.80 m-33. i put it in my slim, and the same thing shows up. ok, its going all well so far. but when i change the settings so that the menu for downgrading to 1.5 shows up, it only works on my psp phat, and not on my slim. my problem is that when i put the memory card and battery into the slim, the menu for downgrading does not want to show up, but the menu for upgrading to 3.80 CFW shows up. can i just put “upgrade” to 3.80 CFW even though i start off with a 4.01? or do i have to find another way to downgrade it to a 1.5 first? thanks
Yes you can, and once you’re on 3.80 CFW, you can upgrade to 5.xx CFW.
crap. did i say 4.01 CUSTOM firmware? i meant to say OFFICIAL firmware. can i just upgrade is from a 4.01 OFFICIAL firmware to 5.xx CUSTOM firmware? sorry for misunderstanding
also, did you skip the step where you have to install ms0:/MSIPL.BIN to the memory stick? because i tried your method (which is different from the one i use currently) and when i put the memory stick and the battery inside the phat psp (havin problems with slim) nothin comes up.
sorry for the “spam” but i am still having problems. here are the instructions that i followed:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPwlrAZa69c
and
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ILLn9aotU
there are files that you need to download at the right side of Part 1.
after i do all of this i decided, wait, dont you have to DOWNGRADE before you upgrade to CFW? so in the options menu in Pandora Installer program(the one i downloaded from that guys video(his and yours are different)), there is an option to put the “1.50 downgrade” option in the menu when you put the pandoras battery in the psp. i try this on the phat, it works, but i try it on the slim, and it doesnt work. can i just go from 4.01 official firmware to 5.xx CUSTOM firmware?
sorry again for posting so many times, but i put the BIN file myself and it worked on the psp slim. now, what do i do? i just see:
“nandtool 03
nandtool 03 nousb
resurrection
USB
shutdown”
what do i do now? which one lets me downgrade my psp to 1.50?
When opening nandtool, you should see a ‘install cfw’ or ‘restore’ option.
hi, i have a PSP 2001, i have 5.02 OFW.
i want to try downgrading it as my warranty is finished now.
your tutorial looks quite easy to follow.
can i download the latest mms maker, or which one must i download?
im also scared that i can mess up my PSP as im quite new to this CFW stuff:(
i think ive figured this out, please let me know if im right simon…
if i download ‘Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 5.00 M33-4 v1.2′, then i will just have to download version 5.00 files instead of 3.80 in your tutprial above?
That ought to be correct, yes.
hi simon, i have realised now that i jave PSP2004 model.
does this mean its unhackable? or should i try it out anyways, what can go wrong?
Hi Simon,
will i still need to download 1.50?
i have a slim PSP
do i still need to download the OFW 1.50?
i just saw i have a slim psp 2004:(
i just saw i have a slim 2004 :(
Firstly your patience for helping others is very commendable Simon & all other contributors refreshin to see\read.
Havin had 2 modded psps stolen, I have had them replaced with PSP-2003 PB Black dot and G on the barcode one running Version 4.01 and the other is 4.05 (i think son has that one).
tricky to get hold of phat cfw (2weeks til lend friends); so considering the Tool Battery from amazon and 512mb card to complete the cfw install.. just wanted to get a thumbs up that these methods would work on this model and firmware..
seems to have changed so much since lasted d\graded; days of using GTA:LCS was sooo much easier ;-)
Many Thanks, Stuart
I tried using Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker and gives me an error of “The IPL failed to inject, general write error during IPL Injection, This could be due to the memory stick, Without IPL pandora will not boot, would you like to continue anyways?†Does this mean I need a new memory stick? I am using a 1 GB Sandisk with Magic Gate.
Oh yea, I’ve also tried like 5 different MMS apps and still no luck.
Perhaps you own one of the incompatible PSPs? What’s your model number?
Not sure which model I have but its a fat (phat) psp, and I heard all of those models are compatible.
Does this work for a Psp ofw v4.05?
Does it work on slim PSP-2003 PB Black dot and G [box barcode]one running OFW 4.01 and the other is OFW 4.05. Have read elsewhere that these cannot by d\graded but nore sure if that is upto date information… Thanks in advance, Stuart
Hi there. I was trying option 1. I followed your instructions to make the memory stick which was
- download the 4 files
- put the pan3xx folder into E:\PSP\GAME
- disable USB mode then run the program from the PSP game->memory stick
- and select the “repartition…” from the MemStick and MS-IPL options
Everything went well until the restart. After i restarted the psp (when it asked me to do so), the memory stick was renamed to “PANDORA”(instead of it usually being “Memory Stick”) and it was completely empty. i still created the E:\PSP\GAME and again put the pan3xx folder in it and i also put the 3 PBP files in the root (they were in the same area as the PSP folder). I tried to run it now, but then i went to Game->Memory Stick, it said that “There are no games” where the pandora installer was suppose to be. PLEASE HELP ME!!!
By the way. I am using my friend’s psp (cfw 5.00 M33-3) and a SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 2.0GB (Magic Gate).
Hey there. Just to tell you, I got as far as the Black and White Screen (thanks to the commenter that posted the comment to “install MS-IPL command”. I think it was Mark Ashton) Anyway, I finally got to the Black and White Screen. When it came to installing the 3.80 M33, It gives me an error “Loading Update Modules…. Failed -> Error 80010002 Loading module nand_update” i think it went something like that. Please i need help on what to do
Hey, I just wanted to know, after i have performed the hack with an mms and a pandora battery, can i fully reformat my memory stick (the one i used as an mms) and put all my game data back on and all the others folders that a normal psp memory stick has on it or do i need to keep the folders from the mms to be able to use my cfw psp?
Please HELP!!!!!!!!!
Hi John,
have you succesfully CFW’ed your PSP?
yes, you can format and put all ur files back as it was b4 and use it again with the CFW
Thanks a lot!No i haven’t CFW’ed yet, because i am waiting for my pandora battery to be delivered but i already have my mms ready.
Hi, i bought the battery tool device that converts the battery into pandora in a second and then back to a normal battery.
hacked my 2004 slim PSP and my brother in law’s one.
the actual flashing of the PSP took less than 2 minutes (i didnt even have a chance to make myself coffee lol)
i would like to thank Simon for this easy to follow tutorial and to everyone that made this possible.
THANKS :)
Hi michael,
i’m happy that you did it but can i ask you how? I’ve got a 2004 too and i cannot do anything with it (i have bought the same tool battery that is in the post). And could you see if the PSP 2004 has a big black point on the box? Or only a black circle?
Thanks again, i’ll wait for your answer :)
Hi GTO,
have you got the Battery Tool or you still waiting to receive it?
i downloaded the mms maker (Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker) and used it with my pandora battery which was converted with the batter tool device.
im not sure what you asking about the balck dot/black circle??
hi GTO, do you have an email address?
Can somebody help me!
If I want to upgrade my PSP to 4.05. There comes te problem with: It cant be read. Check if you placed the … correctly and then press O. (80020231)..
The update proces is already standing by ‘game’ with me. Its a UMD logo, with a circulation in it. I dind’t download anything. But if I want tot download that, well I get the problem what I said (80020321)..
Can PLZ Anyone help me?
hey bro bought new psp 14 days back but sad man its 3004 plz tell me by any chnce by wht time its crack is going to evolve plz man plz!try creating one!
Hi GTO,
i downloaded Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker and used it to make the magic memory stick, and used it with the pandora battery.
have you got the battery tool device or you still waiting on it?
im not sure what you asking about the black dot/circle??
when did you purchase ur 2004 PSP, and what firmware was on it?
Hi michael,
i’ve tryed that method but it doesn’t function. I’ve got the same tool battery, i bought it 2 months ago. And i’m asking it because if it has a black filled circle (http://sceners.org/media/1/20081010-6.jpg) it is the psp that cannot be hacked (aka TA088v3), if not (http://i37.tinypic.com/f2vu4x.jpg) is hackable (aka TA088v1/2). And i bought the PSP on December 2008, and mine has got a black filled circle on it.
Thanks again for the support, if you want write me to onido89@gmail.com.
Hey guys,
Does anyone know what the “APP” folder on the psp memory card is for?
One thing people might want to know is that it I think it only works on Windows XP. I tried it on Vista, everything went fine, but the Pandora does not activate in the PSP. When I did it on my XP computer, it worked in one try.
Ok, I have a psp 2001.
Battery 3.6v 1200 mAh <— is this compatable.
and is the datel tool battery already modded to a pandora battery?
living in TOWN.
I m on 1004-2.81 and if I make a pandora battery it can be turned back. Because I have only one.
otherway GTA and luminies UMD not have.
Should I wait until going city?
my psp phat is a 1001 w/ ofw 5.03. i hardmodded my battery perfectly and the mms to. BUT, when i insert the mms first then put the battery in the power button lights up but the screen doesnt even light up. the screen looks like it does with the psp off. by the way i followed every instruction in the guide JUST like you said to do. still nothing. oh, and my psp stopped reading umds about last summer, does this mean its just broke? or is the ofw 5.03 hackable? please save me from endless boredom and torture
Hey simon,
I have a qeustion that HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS TOPIC.
I’ve got fw 5.03 and have bought the sony psp gps receiver.
they’re 2 problems, no software, and downloading doesn’t seem to effect anything.
It doesn’t matter what i do, it will never seem too work.
I can’t even see a differents in connecing it yes or no.
Do you know how to activate the gps receiver on my psp?
Can you please help me?
I’m out of options and buying a new one with software is out of the list.
Here in holland its pretty expensive.
THANX
hello simon, I have one problem, I have pandora batery and mms 2 GB then I insert magic stick and the batery there green light pops up and back screen all the time, nothing is showing up on the screen.
some clearing, I have PSP 1003 (this writes down of the PSP at code) and the ScanDisc M2 (do this card is accectable for making magic stick and culd it be used for downgrading). Ty for info :)
guys,can i ask a question? i have an official firmware 5.03 i have upgraded it in 5.00m33-6 to 5.03 then iso/cso games can’t be started at that version,can you please help me to have an pandora installer to official firmware? please dark alex :|
i have a question.
can i downgrade my psp slim with off 5.00 directly to 1.5 using the pandora battery and your pan3xx appplication.
or should i downgrade to other versions first.
um i borrowed a friends cfw psp but its a fat and the batteirs are diffrent sizes, does that matter?
and after ive followed all the steps
i did it all on the cfw psp with my memory stick
and now it just stays ld light green forever
and nothing happens
what have i done wrong?
and is there a way to reverse this?
Hi,
i’ve got psp 2003PB from my fren..now the firmware version is 5.00 M33-6..the problem for this psp is when i playing the game,i decide to quit game,but i cant press ‘yes’ or ‘no’..what i need to do is turnoff the psp n turn on again..but at the main menu section all the navigation key work as well..what should i do ?should i downgrade the firmware ?please suggest me
great help. jw tho the psp is “stuck” (idk if its actually still installing the firmware on the ms) it says it wil take a while but how long is that? any comment will be appreciated
bc idk if its still going or not. the memory port light isn’t lighting up or anything
nvm on the last post i fixed it. but now i just get the black screen and nothing. it wont downgrade the 5.01ofw psp. ive made 2 different mms (2and4G) idk what to do help!!!!!!
the game could not be started….bullshit pls help me my psp is 3.95
I Have A PSP 2004 With 5.01 OFW installed, Now my pandora battery doesnt work on it, the green LED just turns on and the screen remains black. How Can i Down grade to Custom Firmware??
PSP2004 4.01 OFW -> 5.00 OFW -> 5.01 OFW
PSPPHAT 4.01 M33 -> 5.00 M33-4
i’m havin psp 3004 model and i’m not able to play games on it. i put a .cso game in the memory stick of psp and it is showing no games when i select game, why is it showing like this i’m so tensed with this, plz give me a solution..
can I put in an older umd game and just install the older ofw from the game to get the psp to a lower ofw
have a ds phat with 3.80 cfw,
but can’t update it to cfw 5.0, when put files together it reads them fine(the 500.pbp and eboot.pbp)the process starts, unpacks fine, and after it says, the battery must be atleast at 78% it just goes black and the psp restarts….
any help would be appreciated, really want to be done with this updating business
thanks
I have a psp Slim 2003 running firmware 5.03, if i was to buy a pandora’s battery and i create a MMS i would be able to downgrade my PSP to the 3.80 custom firmware with no problems at all?
i havent tried any downgrading on any PSP’s before so i have no idea what happens or the chances of it not working and breaking my PSP which is still in warrenty.
Thanks for all help :)
Ok…. I have a mac computer and im trying to put cfw on my psp but it says i need windows/vista…. what can I do?????
is OFW 5.50 able to downgrade using this method too?
Can you downgrade a psp 3004 version 5.50?
did you find a method how you can downgrade your psp?
mfg benyo
guys i have a PSP 3001 with a cfw ver. 5.02 is there anyway i can downgrade and be able to play games without using those damn expensive umd’s or i our hacker are working on the methodes for newer version of PSP’s to be hack
awesome there are some great sites on the web the best is http://www.pspknowhow.blogspot.com if you need to know or need help this is the site for you.I do psp downgrading and unbricking for people I do it pretty much on a donation basis, you pay shipping and handling both ways plus any donation like a psp game or a memory stick or any video game or money, any way my email is dr_lyons@yahoo.com if you contact me we can discuss the further details
Ok i think option 3 is the best but do i neeed a pandora batt by the FW are they CFW or OFW
Ok i think option 3 is the best but do i neeed a pandora batt by the way are the Firmwares are they CFW or OFW
OFW = Official FirmWare (the one from Sony)
CFW = Custom FirmWare (the hacked one)
If the meaning can’t be derived from the context, you can assume we’re talking about OFW.
hi
downloaded the pandora installer but it says corrupted file. how do i get it to work?
The application can only be used on an already hacked PSP. You either need to find one of those, or use an alternative method.
OK DO I NEED A PANDORA BATTERY 4 OPTION 3 or can i use my SONY PSP BATTERY PACK 3.67 1200 mAh and Downgrade ma PSP 2004 ICE SILVER.
OK DO I NEED A PANDORA BATTERY 4 OPTION 3 or can i use my SONY PSP BATTERY PACK 3.67v 1200 mAh and Downgrade ma PSP 2004 ICE SILVER.
Easy on the caps. Both might work, although there are problems with some of the PSP-2004 motherboards. Best way to find out is to try it out, just make sure you’re able reverse your battery if it fails.
wat do u mean “reverse your battery if it fails”
or should i borrow ma friends 4.0v battery ::::::::::::
You need to make your battery into a ‘pandora battery’ to attempt downgrading. Afterwards, you need to find a way to reverse it to a normal battery, otherwise you won’t be able to boot your PSP with it.
To reverse your battery, you either need use your own (modded) PSP, or that of a friend.
Can a cfw psp connect to the internet? and can it do basic tasks like web browsing, online multiplayer and ofcourse the PSN. But i heard rumors that if sony finds out that you are on cfw they will block from your PSN account…is it true?
No, all OFW functionality ought to remain
Thnks and I got one more question on CFW does it show all the addons (new upgraded stuff) like on the OFW.?
P.S: SOny is on a Financial Crisis.! :)
Need a Custom firmware I have v5.02 OFW Need downgrade
with out batteries
Thanks or the easy way can i buy Datel, PSP Battery 3600 mAh (X2)and complete it and can i use the same battery 4 boot!?
If you succeed in downgrading, yes. Then you can reverse the battery back to normal. If you fail to do so, you’ll have to find another way.
You can also buy a TOOL battery (see article) which is specifically designed to serve as a Pandora battery. That way you won’t have to risk anything with your normal battery.
Okkkkkay i got ma questions in lists so plz answer them in No’s
1. Are the firmwares u gave us 2 download CFW?
2. If i use my pandora Batt 4 option 3 can i still use it as a normal batt without errors?
3. While using Option 3 can there be any way 2 brick ma PSP?
Thanks simon ur da best!! XD
Okkkkkay i got ma questions in lists so plz answer them in No’s
1. Are the firmwares u gave us 2 download CFW?
2. If i use my pandora Batt 4 option 3 can i still use it as a normal batt without errors?
3. While using Option 3 can there be any way 2 brick ma PSP?
Thanks simon ur da best!! XD
n the batts u listed up there r they pandora battry’s?
1. If not specifically mentioned (CFW or M33), you can assume it’s the original firmware.
2. No, the tool battery is for Pandora use ONLY – that’s why it’s so cheap.
3. There’s always a slight chance. Not a big one, though.
bro. i had bought my psp early this year at japan.i had search many psp store that can downgrade my psp.but still there are no method to downgrade this psp.i only used my psp to listen to music and surfing the internet only.(its sucks man !!!(‘O’) )
this i my psp detail.
- psp 2000 mg
- firmware 4.01
- battery 3.6v 1200mAh
Bro,i had bought my psp at japan early this year.since then,i had search for many psp stall that can downgrade my psp but i had not found one..
this is my psp detail
-psp 2000 MG
-firmware 4.01
-battery 3.6v 1200mAh
-sony memory stick pro duo 4G (magic gate)
what step i need to follow in order for me to play pirate game in my psp??
The same steps as all other peeps. Read about them in the above article.
i cant believe how easy this was with the battery and magic memory stick. i put the installer on a cfw phat psp and made a pandora battery and borrowed a magic memory stick and i was downgraded to 4.01 m33 within 2 mins. i then just upgraded to 5.00 m33-6 and i cant believe how damn easy this was. thank you for your guide simon it is a total god send to the psp world.
BIG THANKS AGAIN DUDE :)
when i try this the light goes on my psp but the menu with the white writing
i followed all the steps and it wont work
when you put in your pandora battery and mms what happens. what does it say on the screen. have you bought the battery and mms or made them. ill help ya as much as i can dude.
i bought the battery and made the mms using the custom firmware psp i have but it doesnt work when i try to downgrade my other psp
sorry nothing comes up on the screen just that the green light goes on
send me ur email address and ill send you the files that form the mms i use that worked first time
it will give you cfw 4.01 and ill also include the upgrade to m33 – 5
Hey simon!
There is a problem…when u gave us the 3.80 FW link in megaupload.com it shows me it is 3.40???????????
just google psp fw 3.80 and you will find what your looking for
send me ur email address and ill send you the files that form the mms i use that worked first time and it will give you cfw 4.01 and ill also inclube the upgrade to m33 – 5
ok my emial is gaz_cfc@hotmail.co.uk
no probs dude ill get themsent to ya in a few mails and explain what folders go where….
hey man did you send that email yet?
just checking incase i deleted it accidently
hey dude ive mailed you. can you reply to my mail whren you get it please?? cheers dude
WOW! it finalyy worked but just one road block left 4 ma psp simon…
1. Do i need an OFW and CFW to update to a CFW (5.00m33)?
or do i just install the CFW (5.00m33)
you can just download the 5.00m33 cfw and put it into the psp/game folder and then run it like you would a game. then when you have it done, connect to the net and get the 5.00 m33-6 update
Thanks for all the help Darren.
Hey guys…. thanks 4 all ur help
Theresan easy way now jus follow this link
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090625083207AAg6VFa&r=w&show_comments=true&pa=FZB6NWHjDG3N56z6v_2wW0GOZ3k20EFZgSXAhWC7m1Zmg9mX_m5D8g–&paid=add_comment#openions
Thnks man but it did’nt work for my friends psp u see his psp is PSP-2004 with the 3.80 OFW (when he first got it) and when we put the Pandora batt and were pressing L it jus stays on a black screen with the power on… PLZ help and now his is 5.02 OFW. help plz even simon!!!
not all PSP 2004′s will be hackable, i’ve modded 8 psp’s, slim and fats.
i have a 2004 which worked and a friend of mine has 2004 and it doesnt work.
depends what boards they have in them
pls help.. i upgraded my psp from 3.50 to 5.50.. ist it possible that ill get back my old version?? how?? tnx.
ur screwed dude wait 4 Dark_ALex 2 find a way…
You should be able to just use the tutorial.
OK guys i found a way to know ur PSP is not a TA-88v3 Motherboard… first get ur PSP box and on any of the sides there is a white sticker on the white sticker you will see a letter… for example the sticker of mine says
CEL PSP-2004 Is
220-240v
E
now as u see above u will see A letter alone mine is E…
Locate it and check the Letters below…
(No Letter) = 3.60
A = 3.71
B = UNKNOWN
C = 3.72
D = UNKNOWN
E = 3.80
F = 3.90
G = 3.95 / 4.01 (TA-88v2 / TA-88v3) BUT
A PSP with G and the 4.01 firmware is most likely a TA-88v3 motherboard
and can u guess where i’am from
1.USA
2.Ethiopia
3.Greece
4.Italy
5.Arabia
I have a psp slim 2003 4.01 and my magic letter is J on the box. Does anyone have any idea about the motherboard in this plz? Is it hackable? Thanks
Thanks for the tip, Mike.
@gina: probably not, but you can try.
Guys never Harmod ur batteries k i might blow up after a day or so use tool batteries instead.
And if ur goin to make a CFW PSP…. while ur putting the tool battery if the screen still remains black try making ur MMS again using other MMS makers try Google 4 best results….
how if i have a phat psp that is version 5.51, can i still downgrade it?! coz some fool upgraded this version and he said it came from http://www.us.playstation.com!!! since that, i can’t play the games i usually play!!!
if i have a phat psp that is version 5.51, can i still downgrade it??!!
bro i hv my psp cracked so much easily than this if any 1 wants help contact me
yo bro yeah can u help me wid ma PSP ma emails
s_mikeol@yahoo.com
Ma PSP’s Screen just stays black when i put the MMS and the pandora ???
i have a psp 1001. the psp was chipped but then i accidentally updated the version to 4.05. now evey game on my memory stick is gone. how can i get it back to my old version(my old version was something like 3.56)
I have a fat psp upgraded to firmware 5.5 and I can not crack it.Can you please help me and tell me how to downgrade it.
my psp3000 was upgraded! and i can play many games! one tym while i’ll playing on my psp it hung and when i close it and try to open i can’t play all the the games?! wat can i do? do i need to upgrade it again? how can i restore those game? pls help me to restore it?….
Hi,I have a psp – 2006 piano black -G …with serial number started with HE …i guess it was with software 4.01…unfortunately i upgrade it to 5.50 from sony website :( i don’t know now if it’s hackable or no…there is any chance to downgrade it…or it will be waste of time …i have the cahnce to order a pandora battery…but as I can see it’s not working with some models like TA88v3 (as it’s not hackable -as much as i can understand)…is it working with mine?? and how can I discover the model of my psp ??
I have the sony battery pack 3.6V 1200 mAh and sony memory stick PRO -HG Duo 8 GB MagicGate …is any one of these can help doing anything ???
thx 4 ur quick reply & advice
Hey, as i listed abovvvvvvvvvve psp’s with letters g an below are unhackable due to there motherboards even if they were Fw 4.01 u can’t hack them… wait 4 an exploit r somethin… get a warranty and buy a psp 2004 or a PSP that has the letter E or above… refer 2 my comment up there near 6 comments 4rom here
hi Mike, thx alot for ur reply…I guess i will wait for an exploit…should i buy the pandora anyway? just in case ..’coz it’s not available in my country..so i will order it…
and for this exploit,what should i look for on the net “exploit for the psp G” ?? or there is more professional names?
do u suggest any sites to follow up with it…thx again
http://pspslimhacks.com/forum/hacking-help/is-this-psp-hackable!-allow-me-to-answer-that!!/?PHPSESSID=680f0ed491febf02c81c533727ac77ff
plz check this as well..’coz i guess some psp with G letter r hackable !!!
search 4 OFW 5.50 exploit or PSP Exploit for TA88v3 motherboards…. as long as i can see dont buy any pandora sh8 jus wait 4 an exploit and follow the instructions … and if it sounds risky 4 u dont even do it…. yeah some of the PSP’s with G work its a 1:10 chance so u can try but since u upgraded 2 a 5.50 its gonna be hard 2 hack or immposible so wait 4 an exploit…
thank U …plz if u hear abt anything…let me know :) it’s my son’psp..and i was trying to help him :(
Appreciate ur help
Ur in luck Just go to
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090625083207AAg6VFa&r=w&show_comments=true&pa=FZB6NWHjDG3N56z6v_2wW0GOZ3k20EFZgSXAhWC7m1Zmg9mX_m5D8g–&paid=add_comment#openions
Gud luck
First off this guide to downgrade your psp works perfectly. One thing I found while I did this was that you had to hold down the L button and turn on your PSP, hope that helps anyone who was lost as I was
I have PSP 2004 how to i run game through memory stick.
Please help.
Please help I have PSP 2004 how to i run games with memory stick
how do i know if CFW or OFW is installed on my psp? the version is 4.01 M33-2, but i had this modified or upgraded if that’s the correct term 5 months ago.
Will this part of the guide help me with my PSP which is the PSP-2003, and OFW 4.01?
Cos I dont want to buy a Pandora Battery and a Memory Stick, and then find out I’ve wasted my money.
i did this along with openin my battery, but the black screen never came up. instead my back ground[original] popped up and gave me opions of upgradein to ofw 5.00 or 5.00 m33 and alowing me to test m33 and other stuff.
hey can anyone Help? i got a psp slim 2001 and it has the software 5.51 and i want to use the umd dumper but it wont work with this software. does anyone know if there is a umd dumper for 5.51? or is i can do a software down grade?
Hi, i just hardmodded my Psp battery and used rain’s simple mms maker to modify my MS, i did all the steps from this tut, i loaded the official 3.80FW and the 1.50FW checked the boxed: fromat, usb fake plugin and 1.50 kernel (it allso sayd psp: detected PHAT)and i pressed make mms now..
when i put them in my psp (my hardmodded battery and my mms)
it turns on automaticly as i wasnt surprised, but then my screen keeps black and my power light stays on for ever
i have a psp 1004 with firmware 5.51, FW 5.51<< could that be the problem? pls help
thx for reading, Grtz Xaga
Hi. I didn’t have time to look at all comments in order to find out if there is an answer to my question so i appologise for that.
I own a PSP slim 2004 with a system software version of 5.03. I took it to a place and they said that it can only be semi-cracked meaning that if i shut it down or take off the battery, it will return to its original form. I agreed and they cracked it for me. I played for a few days and i kept leaving it on Stand By until one day the crack went back by itself. I’m sure I didn’t switch it off or removed its battery. I am in another country now and there is nobody that knows how to do that again.
Can you please help me crack it or semi-crack it myself?
Thank you.
I’d also like to add that my memory card is an 8 GB card.
!!!!! – READ BEFORE COMMENT – !!!!!
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q: I’ve got a ‘something’ PSP, can I hack it?
a: All PSPs can be cracked, disregarding current firmware, except the PSP-3000 and some PSPs with the newer TA-88v3 motherboards (like some PSP-2004 ‘s.
To check if you’ve got a TA-88v3 motherboard, look for a white sticker on your box and check the printed letter. This will indicate your firmware, as well as your production line and thus your motherboard.
(No Letter) = 3.60
A = 3.71
B = UNKNOWN
C = 3.72
D = UNKNOWN
E = 3.80
F = 3.90
G = 3.95 / 4.01 (TA-88v2 / TA-88v3) BUT
A PSP with the 4.01 firmware and up installed is most likely a TA-88v3 motherboard as well. The above tutorial won’t work.
q: I turn my PSP on and get a blank screen, even though the battery indicator is green!
a: This means your battery is modded, but there’s something wrong with your Magic Memory Stick. Go over the steps again, or check the updated PDF guide (link at the top of the article). Alternatively, you can search for other MMS techniques with Google.
After a little research I could semi-crack my psp using Chicken R2. However if I switch it off it will go back to its original shape. There is no risk getting it bircked and you don’t lose your warranty because you can return it to its original firmware. I recommend it. And it also works for PSP 3000. Thanks for your answer Simon. Your full crack method is good but I had to use a semi-crack because it doesn’t work on mine. I hope this is good news to some of you guys.
Now to add the description. First of all you should know that all you have to do after hacking it, is not turn it off but use it in stand by mode. Don’t take off its battery or its memory card. You can easily re-hack it when it turns to its original shape. The hack is for 5.03 firmware. First you use Chicken R2, then you use hen v2 which installs the program on it. Chicken R2 is a folder of some pictures which allow entrance to the ram of the PSP when you try to display them. Later your PSP restarts with the new custom firmware. You go to the games folder and install hen v2. After you install it you press left or right button only once to display the firmware. Then you press O to restart it. And you’re done. You can play iso and cso games on it. There are videos on youtube that describe the installing. Good Luck.
Hi Simmon Can you e-mail me when you find a way to downgrade psp 3000? thanks
hey simon need help how to downgrade a OFW 5.50 to 5.00 m33-7
without using pandora battery cause i don’t know what do to plsss help me here my yahoo messsenger ID: jiro.delossantos
plsss reply asap T_T
Pandora battery is the only way for higher firmwares.
hi, 1stly a really a very neat job,
now my stat :
i got psp 1004, updated to ofw 5.51, unfortunately …
Do advice, i presume i can softmod my batt. to a pandora one, rest all is rocket science 2 me, do mail any links u already might have for the same.
Regards, anandmore@in.com
u
Hi, I’m sorry, but can somebodey help me to hack my PSP`?
It a OFW 5.5 and ich can’t Downgrade it, or somethings alls.
I would be a EasyInstill’ for 5.5 FW!!!!!!!!
I have all Requirements
This is a very good guide, I’ve been trying to convert my sons PSP to CFW for several weeks.
Going thru the guide it says download OFW 1.50 but then there is no mention of what to do with the 1.50 file… I’ve gotta think this is an omission by error.
Please advise.
Thanks, your guide gives me hope.
I’m sure the file will be needed ‘somewhere’. If not, don’t worry. Just follow all steps in the guide and it should turn out fine.
I only read Option 3 but see te answer in the earlier options — thanks
hello.
i recently got a psp 2004 to be given as present to my daughter… after reading all these about psp… i am sad that the one i got cannot be hacked as yet. (it’s a psp 2004 version 4.01, letter G. How long do i wait before this can be hacked? will you post it here as soon as you find a way to hack it? i visit this site everyday hoping to see the news that it can now be hacked… any suggestions?
Thank you!
i got a psp fat with psp 110 battery which is not pandorable wite official firmware 5.50 how can i downgrade to 5.00 m33
Have downloaded 3.80 but will not work with rains mms maker. says file corrupt re-download which I tried several times. I HAve a TOOL battery but cannot get further than installing 1.50 which still says in system info it is 5.51
HELP!!
Hi
I bought Pandora battery with LED and 8 gb memory stick from pandora sales.
Battery has been fully charged and I hold the L1 button when I put in the Pandora Battery.
I then click LED button 3 times on the battery (to change it to Pandora mode) and the lights on the battery starts flashing (to indicate it is on Pandora mode). However at this point I should see a green light on corner of PSP light up and something on the screen. However, in my case, the PSP remains shut/switched off with no lights except that on the Pandora battery flashing.
I have PSP slim v3.90 and having checked extensively on the net, I have confirmed I should be able to install CFW on my PSP.
I also remade the MMS using Rains UltraLiteMMSMaker and re-tried but experienced the same problem.
Could you please advice on what the problem could be.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Mason and Sarju, if your having trouble with Rain format the memstick and install the files manually there are guids for this everywhere
This guid is incredible, i’ve used nearly every possible method for modding my friend’s as well as my multiple psp’s and this guid has all of THE BEST methods. On top of that, dependable download links for the m33cfw and ofw 1.50 are also available! you people rock! i bow in respect to your magnificence -_-
for everybody else just be careful about updating! always grab your new cfw updates from trusted sites (sony ninjas and saltry Dark Alex enemies have placed bricker (fake) cfw everywhere)
Well I just completed downgrading a psp-1001 w/ Official 5.1 update down to 3.8 and am now looking into updating the homebrew. This is a great guide! One thing, after you’ve made your MMS(Magic Memory Stick) and modding your pandora battery… at the point where you insert the battery: MAKE SURE you hold down the LEFT TRIGGER while inserting the battery and release the trigger when the Memory Stick light begins to flash, or else it will just boot up like normal (at least it did with my version). The guide didn’t mention this or at least I didn’t see it.
Also, actually hardmodding the battery was pretty sketchy, all the videos I watched to see how to do it were all showing PRE-opened batteries and it wasn’t easy the first time around. You really have to go slow and saw away at the seam all the way around the battery casing. Paying special attention to the top 3 prongs on the battery because I almost broke mine off trying to get the battery case apart. Luckily it all worked :)
Thanks to all that contribute to this and all you crazy programming folks. Good luck to all.
Hi. Sorry if this is a stupid question but when I want to upgrade my custom firmware from 3.80 m33 to the newest one do I use a normal memory stick that isn’t magic?? Thanks
Yep
can u put custom firmware on a non hackable psp?
Nope, that’s what non-hackable means.
My battery is 1200Mah 3.6v for slim made by sony.Is it compatible if i make it a soft mod pandora battery?
It’s always better to use a Phat battery, as Slim batteries sometimes err. It’s worth the try though.
hello…
please help me.Can I make my memory and my battery to be magic memory and pandora battery without use another memory magic and pandora battrey, Imean useing software on my windows only?. and I mention my version 5.51.
thank you so much.
Magic Memory Stick – yes
Pandora battery – no
However, you can always buy a TOOL battery
Hello Simon, i messed up and upgraded my psp 2 OFW6.00, is it in the making of being hacked so i can downgrade, i have a 1001psp or 1000 cant remember… lol
You saide yes we can make MMS useing a program in PC ?can I install pandora program after made MMS?. I asked that becuase I watched some webs make MMS and pandora battery useing pandora program,that is mean after made MMS in PC and we put pandora program in PSP. Can We make my battery to be pandora battery using pandora battery?.I so sorry if I inconvenience you.thanks
You can find all this in the article.
It is possible to make a MMS on your PC, if you’ve got a cardreader, you don’t even need a PSP.
It is not possible to make a Pandora battery with just your PC and an standard PSP, even if you have a working MMS.
To get yourself a pandora battery you’ll need to
a) find someone with a cracked PSP who can help you
b) buy a pandora battery or TOOL battery online – they’re actually quite cheap
c) hardmod your battery (this involves cutting open, and permanently ruining your battery — not advised)
hi, just wanna ask if any one here familiar with the PSP version 6.0 which is on my piano black PSP 2006.. and my letter to the my psp box is G.. is possible to downgrade the version of my psp.. thanks..
hi, just wanna ask if any one here familiar with the PSP version 6.0 which is on my piano black PSP 2006.. and my letter to the my psp box is G.. is it possible to downgrade the version of my psp.. thanks..
pls help me. i updated my psp 3006 from 5.03 to 6.00 plss help me downgrade my pls i cant play iso and cso anymore.
hey all
i have psp2003 pb and and firmware 5-m33-6
how can i upgrade to 5.5 gen-a and 5.5 gen-b
plz help i want to play fifa10
Hi all,
firstly, brilliant guide!! I had my PSP hacked for me when I had it and so became stuck when fifa 09 came out and I couldn’t upgrade the firmaware… thankfully this guide sorted that problem out.
a year has passed and I need to update again for Fifa 10, i used the firmware 5.0 m33-3 as you have linked above, could you please post a new link for the latest firmware or paint me in the right direction of it please??
google 5.50 gen-a and gen-b and download it, i got fifa working on my PSP with 5.50.
Someone help me, i accidentally upgraded my psp2000 to 5.50 gen-a. How can i downgrade it and what version is best to downgrade it? Thanks people!
why do you wanna downgrade it?
all the psp games coming out now need CFW 5.50 to run
i have got a psp 3004.and i cracked it.but the psp automatically comes out of it when the charge goes below than 80%.any comment 4 tht mr.simon
So, I messed up and accidentally updated my PSP to OFW v6. I’m thinking, since I don’t have the money to buy the TOOL battery, the battery converter appliance, or the Pandora battery, that I can go ahead and try to trade it in at GameStop for one with a lower firmware. What I want to know is…
If the PSP that I get (I will be making sure that the firmware is what I need before I buy it) is running OFW v5 or less, can I update to the newest CFW WITHOUT having to buy the battery or make a MMS? It’s my understanding that the newest firmware is v5.50. Is that correct?
is it required to download the three firmwares??
are those 3 firmwares official or custom?
Wonderful article. I’ve looked everywhere for this! You’re amazing!
lately ive been seeing online that there are ways to make a pandora battery without openning it or having cfw or using a tool battery. it has to do with some software that disables something in the battery instead of cutting it. is this true? it seems logical to me but i am no psp expert. im not sure but i think pan3xx is one of them. you you could respond asap that would be very helpful.
*if you could respond asap it would be really helpful
psp-3004
sony official firmware 6.10
Man i need ur help.
i m ready to downgrade/brick-unbrick my psp to play my games again
i have already hard reset.but didn’t work 4 me..
i’ll be happy to pay u(requires negotiation) if u get me out of this situation
:-)
i have bought ofw 3.95 psp.. and the umd game make me upgrade it to system software version 5.01… so can i brick my psp with this (version 5.01) firmware? or do i need to downgrade first before brick it?
help please…. Thanks…
i have bought ofw 3.95 psp2000 slim.. and the umd game make me upgrade it to system software version 5.01… so can i brick my psp with this (version 5.01) firmware? or do i need to downgrade first before brick it?
help please…. Thanks…
i have a slim psp with custom firmware. Since i am going to be hacking my own slim psp,it might work or sumthin else…………… i dunno i’m confused
Guys i am so stupid that i upgraded my psp to OWF 6.20 and i rly need to downgrade it to 1.50 for GEN-B X.XX or ChickHEN so pls pls pls if u kno a way to downgrade without pandora (which i wont be getting anytime soon) pls e-mail me at marty_pantaleon@yahoo.com or xiibladesofdeath93@yahoo.com xDD si vous plait. por favor, thank you (idk if i spelled the french and spanish right O_O oh well :3) x33
HELP! I just updated my psp to the latest 6.20 and everytime i click on the pandora installer, it says that the game is corrupted and cannot be started. The data is corrupted. What should i do?! Please help me!! :(
dood av got a psp1000 currently runnin on OFW6.20 can it b downgraded??????????????????plz help as me m8 wants 2 hack it but dont want him 2 f**k it up
if i buy a pandora battery and magic memory stick kit from pandorasales.com will i still have to all this stuff or does all this come with it do you know?
hey everyone i have a psp 2003 running 6.20 firmware anyone know if i can kack it have been looking for ages
Hey
I have a psp2001 with 6.0 upgrade and a 1200mah 3.6v battery. Is there too much risk?
Thanks!!!
wanna ask…My PSP’s PSP 2006,i just accidentally upgraded it to 6.20 how to downgrade it to 5.00?? idk what to do pls help me!!!! it’s hard to look for the guide though :( i’ll appreciate your Help >.< thnx
how do u get free games for the psp go ver. 6.20
Try this website to how to downgarde&Upgrade your PSP
This cool website for leatest PSP News,Upgrades,hack
http://www.psp-hacks.com/
it is alright to upgrade your psp 3000 5.03 to mhu with my memory stick magicgate unknown??
Hi ! :)
I have the PSP2004, Magic memory stick,but i don have The Pandora battery……and the my original battery is SONY PSP Battery pack-3,6v-1200 mAh( that battery is not on your list above)
can I make Pandora battery from My battery? :) How can I do that?
hey simon you may have noticed me helping some people on you post hope you dont mind i fiqure that a fellow hacker could use some help so i helped a few people if you would like me to syop just let me know if not then ill keep on helping i just got curios due to the gen d-3 update if you can indeed downgrade to 1.50 now but i guess not because it will just freeze now oh well someone will come up with a way to do it
Hi cant seem to get the pandora file to show up on the memory stick in the cfw psp any ideas?
Thanks
Hi I Want your help.I have a PSP2004 with version4.01& their is no ISO folder in it.I want to know that how i can install games on my psp.The umd are so costly.Please help me.
hey guys even i want 2 buy a psp .can anyone tell me which is the cheapest model that is available in india.plz note it should be hackable i hope to hear from you’ll guys
thanks
hey bro i have a PSP3000 OFW6.10
would u know how to flash it or anything so i can play games on it via memory card
thnx
hey bro.. mines.. psp 2003.. and version 5.51.. i hadn’t used it for ages.. cause there was no hope to downgrade it that point of time.. so i am wondering if there’s any right now..? if there is please guide it out for me.. thank you.. and don’t mind me.. if this answered some few lots of time..
i have custom firmware v5.50 Gen D im trying REAL hard to downgrade it cuase whenever i try to play a game a error saying “80020148″ pops up. How do i downgrade it!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey will option 1 work with psp 3000 which have CFW
i just read everything posted but if my psp version is 3.90, where am i to start or to go?
i have a psp 3001 with 6.0 official firmware is there even the slightest chance i could hack it??
I have a silver psp slim “PSP-2001″. I bought it and i upgraded it to 6.20 cause of the game i was trying to play.
how do i downgrade and find out if i can downgrade? the white sticker is…”AT041532041-PSP2001″
I dont have the box that the psp came with…=-(
Whenever i try to run the pandora installer it says its corrupt
I have pandora battery and i have used mms rain memory stick maker in every way possible, it just continues to boot into 5.03, unless i wipe the memsick then i just get a black screen. it is a psp-1001 so it should be moddable but it just doesnt work