Has anyone ever successfully downgraded from 2.60?

[ryutoki]

I saw the Firmware 2.50/2.60 downgrader program here:

http://dl.qj.net/Easy-2.50-2.60-downgrader-PSP/pg/12/fid/8607/catid/114

But then some people here are saying that it only works with certain models of PSPs. Anyone have any more info on this? Can it really downgrade a 2.60 PSP? Or will it brick it every time?

[ryutoki]

Wow, I just realized that I horribly misspelled the word “downgraded” in the topic title. ^_^;

How did that happen? >_>

[HellsPlumber]

I have downgraded my 2.6 PSP for the seccond time today :D It works,no problems. It dosent work on PSP's with TA-082 motherboards but you can tell if yours it a TA-082 by looking at this:

http://www.maxconsole.net/content_img/ta82spot.jpg

Good look ;)

[ryutoki]

Um... I can't see that picture. It just takes me to a little image that says maxconsole.net.

[Video_freak]

You know you can edit the title right?

[ryutoki]

Oh, no I didn't know that! ^_^;

Thanks for telling me.

Good bye "dadowngred"!

[Video_freak]

Lol! Well I hope you successfully downgrade your PSP! :)

[ryutoki]

Yeah, this thing does for sure work, right? I know HellsPlumber already said it did, but I'm still not entirely certain. =/

What are the chances of bricking my PSP? Will bricking only occur if I screw up, or is there still a chance my PSP will be bricked even if I do everything perfectly?

I really don't want to screw anything up. Plus, the instructions in the link I posted in the first post are kind of confusing.

[Video_freak]

There have been hundreds (maybe thousands :eek:) of 2.6 downgrades that have worked properly. Only two known failed. One unplugged, and one forgot a file or soemthing. It's pretty risk free, unless you don't follow directions. ;)

[pibs]

yea its real easy once i found the 2.6 downgrader i was estatic

[ryutoki]

OK, what files do I need? On the site is says this:

"The only files that are missing from this version are the downdater files which you must obtain from a firmware 1.5 user."

[Video_freak]

Give me your eMail, I got a link. ;)

[ryutoki]

[email removed]

Thanks Video_freak! ^_^

[ryutoki]

Also, is it safe to constantly upgrade and downgrade my PSP? Cuz' I've got a few games that require Firmware 2.60 or higher to run (like MGA2).

[Video_freak]

You can use Devhook to emulate 2.71. ;)

[ryutoki]

Hey, I notice that my copy of GTA:LCS looks different from the picture in the program I downloaded:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/snuuj/GTA-LCSumd.png

My copy of GTA:LCS looks like this:
http://www.pspworld.com/sony-psp/images/gta-umd.jpg

Is this a problem? Will I have to find a copy that looks like the other one? My copy still works with the save file eLoader thing, so I'm not sure. =/

What would happen if I tried to downgrade using my copy of GTA:LCS?

[ryutoki]

Hello? Does it matter that my GTA disc looks different than the one in the picture from the downgrader?

[razorak]

bad news good news and bad news

bad news: it may be a newer patched version which doesn't support eLoader

good news: they say an eloader for up till 2.71 will be out soon so u could be able to use that

bad news: i'm not sure if it'll work

hmmm..lemme go dig up something i saw about how to see if gta is patched...

edit:FOUND IT!


The following are for the EU/UK versions of the game:

GTA: LCS (unpatched):
ULES-00151#

GTA: LCS (Patched 2.6 Version):
ULES-00151#2

This one is for the US version
ULUS 10041 Patched - Contails UPDL 010050 on the UMD.

ULUS 10041 Unpatched - Contains UPDL 0048501A 5, plus IFPI L332 in very small letters.

[ryutoki]

Well, I've actually been using the eLoader for a while already. I've played a couple homebrew games and got a Sega Genesis emulator and SNES emulator running on my PSP.

So my copy of GTA DOES allow me to use the eLoader, but I just wasn't sure if it would also allow me to downgrade.

So if I can use the eLoader, that means I can also downgrade, right?

[razorak]

yup...unless your motherboard is TA-082...lol

[ryutoki]

Here's my PSP:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/snuuj/mypsp_small.jpg

As you can see, there is no writting in the corner under the UMD hood thing.


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[pibs]

Hey, I notice that my copy of GTA:LCS looks different from the picture in the program I downloaded:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/snuuj/GTA-LCSumd.png

My copy of GTA:LCS looks like this:
http://www.pspworld.com/sony-psp/images/gta-umd.jpg

Is this a problem? Will I have to find a copy that looks like the other one? My copy still works with the save file eLoader thing, so I'm not sure. =/

What would happen if I tried to downgrade using my copy of GTA:LCS?

It doesnt matter that it looks different, the only thing u have to check for is that your GTA LCS has the 2.0 update because those are the ones that allow the downgrade, I believe the ones without them are patched.

[razorak]

aff....lemme dig up another thing...lol brb

edit:found...lol

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=28690&highlight=spotlight

by new hardware, it is referring to ta-082

[ryutoki]

Yes, my copy of GTA has the 2.00 update.

[ryutoki]

I found this:

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=33069

[ryutoki]

aff....lemme dig up another thing...lol brb

edit:found...lol

http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=28690&highlight=spotlight

by new hardware, it is referring to ta-082

I don't need a mod chip. >_>

[pibs]

Yes, my copy of GTA has the 2.00 update.

cool i think u can do it then, but if you are still not shure about it, try loading fanjitas eloader and if it works then im positive it will work.

***just remember not to remover your battery or ac adapter when downgrading***

[razorak]

pardon me but that check is to see if ur psp is ta 082 lol

anyway GL with downgrading

[pibs]

PSP fw2.6-not suitable for downgrading
-TA-082 board
-factory 2.6
but hope at last!

hey razorak u can just swap ur psp with a little kids or something, its not like if ur scamming them because i doubt they will know how 2 run homebrew and just hope for a 2.x suitable 4 downgrade.

sounds mean but worth a shot ><

[razorak]

i'm waiting to see the new eloader first =)

[ryutoki]

There's going to be a new eLoader? How is it better than the current one?


cool i think u can do it then, but if you are still not shure about it, try loading fanjitas eloader and if it works then im positive it will work.

I already said that I had used the eLoader before. >_>


***just remember not to remover your battery or ac adapter when downgrading***

Do I absolutely have to have the A/C adapter pluged in, or is that just in case the battery dies while downgrading?

[ryutoki]

OK, I ran that spotlight thing. Here's what it said:

PSP Hardware Ver. SpotLight
v1.01 By 0okm

This PSP Use Old Ver. Hardware

PowerOFF to exit

[razorak]

then by all means go for the downgrade

Good Luck!
dun forget to follow the instructions exactly as stated or the chances of bricking goes up

p.s the new eloader doesn't need gta to run and it is supposed to have kernal access =)

[pibs]

I advise you to keep the ac adapter also because you can never be too sure.

there ya go its edited :) sry im horrible at grammar

no more H lol

[ryutoki]

I advise you to keep the ac adapter also because you can never be too shure.

The word "sure" does not have an H in it. >_>

lol, j/k! Thanks for the advice. ^_^

[ryutoki]

Yay! I did it! My 2.60 PSP has been successfully downgraded to 1.50! ^_^

[pibs]

congrats now you can use devhook for all ur 2.71 needs ;D

[razorak]

Good for you man =)
enjoy the world of 1.5 which i porbably won't enjoy until who knows when..lol

[VampDude]

Good for you man =)
enjoy the world of 1.5 which i porbably won't enjoy until who knows when..lol

you will oneday im sure, until then lmao @ you! (jk)

[thaforgottenone]

hi iv been reading this post for 2 days now... here is my back story i got tha psp tha first 30mins when it went out...but then i stoped playing it after coded arms came out due to werk and school... and now i picked up my psp agen wen monster hunter came out and yes i updated tha dang thing... forgettin bout tha homebrew world... so my qsnt is, "can some one help me like someone helped ryutoki... my problem is my frend gave me Easy 2.50/2.60 downgrader wid no instuctions... im a bit lost plus i seen what ryutoki was asking for and yes i dont got those files too... and i wanna go bacc up to 2.60 to play my monster hunter, and i read what video freak said bout a devhook to be able to play those 2.00+ games... so can any one help a dude out?"... thanks in advance...

[thaforgottenone]

:D never mind..ehhehe i found a better way on this forum...update to 2.71 then down grade...its ez'err....thankz ppl....but i juss need help on a devhook...thanks agen to this cool place of PSP fans :)

[mnuhaily22]

I used the easy downgrader and it worked awesome.

[jvnwrmr]

the best way to downgrade from 2.6 i found is to first update to 2.71 then use the downgrader it works well...i have all you need if you cant find it email me

[dejkirkby]

The 2.5/2.6 easy downgrader is so much easier and safer than the 2.71 downgrader.

[Nikolaos]

i have :)

[AvengedSevenfold Fan]

it bricked mine

[kando]

i had a 2.50 psp non ta-082, upgraded to 2.60, popped in gta loader and did the downgrade, upgraded back to 2.00 and used mph to go back to 1.50, worked like a charm! :)