2.71 Downdater Easy Released

[dejkirkby]

Tismos- Yeah apparently you get a cleaner 1.5 with some bugs removed. Welcome to 1.5! Hope you enjoy your stay!

[tismos]

thanx to the people who made this thing...boyocarsha

[tismos]

where do i get them from(2.0 update and 2.0 to 1.5 downgrader)????

[razorak]

2.0 update from psp-hacks
u can get the mph downgrader on this site..links to be added in a minute...

2.0 downgrader HERE (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=11365)

2.0 update HERE (http://www.psp-hacks.com/category/36)

edit:links added

[Hexx]

sup guys, i finally registered on the this site today as i have never had the urge to cause i owned a psp with fw 2.71; i am pretty sure i dont have a ta-082 mobo but just wanted to know the letters that appear on my mobo is something like ic001; is that cool to downgrade?

[Hexx]

wish me luck guys - 1.50 here i come......gulp....

[tc33]

Please help me i 'm newbie to PSP and cant seem to down grade to 1.5 with my 2.0 software

Many Many Thanks

I've tried for days alreay must be something I m doing wrong.

What is root directory?

E:PSP/Photo/
is where my down dater is placed but when I open cant find them from PSP. Says no Photos

[burrito]

NO NO!!! dont downgrade!! if it is a ta-082 you run an extremely high risk of bricking your psp!
on your psp box you should see a white label that will be next to the POS BAR CODE. the white label should say UC2 in the top left corner and in the top right it should say just like this: PSP-1001 K
120V
(letter will be here)

hope that helped:) :D :) :D

Can you plz post a pic? I looked everywhere, there is no letter I think. My psp is NOT the kind that came with headphones and crap. Mine came with only the AC adapter and was $200

[SkinnyBoy]

so Hexx how did you go with your downgrade?

[Thekinglotr]

Here is how you can tell if your psp should not downgraded

http://xa.beareyes.com.cn/2/lib/200608/23/262/01.jpg

[burrito]

Here is how you can tell if your psp should not downgraded

http://xa.beareyes.com.cn/2/lib/200608/23/262/01.jpg
ummm, mine has both codes.... is it ok to downgrade? (now its 2.71)
theres no letter in the upc code on the box cuz i got the core psp with no headphones and crap for $200 USD

[Thekinglotr]

No, don't do it or you will brick your psp.

[uhoh_hotdogs]

Successful downgrade! I used the Lite version in conjuction with MY OWN clean firmware dump to downgrade my brother's PSP.

[Thekinglotr]

congrats dude, currently I would reccomend mike tysons punch out for NES... good times!

[burrito]

Are all core PSP's ta-082? Or are some core PSP's ta-081?

Edit: If the code on the sticker on a PSP with the numbers ends in 1 does that mean it's ta-082? If it ends in 0, does that mean it is a ta-081?

[Thekinglotr]

your best bet is to buy a premium set at a place that doesnt sell many psps, so they will still have the older ones. you can also tell by the letters on the box, earlier in this thread we talked about this, just go back and take a look, I am pretty sure its there.

[buildit92]

does this work on 2.80?

[burrito]

The letters on the box is only for PSPs that come with the headphones and case and stuff. My PSP is not that old and I thought maybe I could tell Walmart that my PSP is a gift and that it broke (didn't really happen) then exchange it for a new core PSP. I just don't know if all core psps are TA-082. I think that Walmart lets you exchange things if you say it was a gift then it broke.

[burrito]

I found a pic of where the sticker with a letter should be: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/NeilR_QJ/psp_version.jpg

and my box does not have a letter, or say 120V.
So there's no way to tell if a core psp will be a ta-082 without opening up the box.

Does anyone have a PSP that they bought as a core system, and is not ta-082?

[BL4Z3D247]

guys the number ur looking for is under the UMD drive, it should be IC6001(downgradeable)...if it's IC1003 it's a TA-082 mobo(not downgradeable) and as far as the letters go on the box, there should be a letter A,B,C,D,E,F,G(these are all downgradeable) H and I are the TA-082 mobos

@buildit92: no it doesn't work on 2.8

[propmok]

Thanks to both of you for confirming that the letter K means a 2.60 NON TA-082 PSP. This will surely be helpful in the hunt to find downgradable PSP's in the store.

I plan on buying 2 or 3 more downgradable PSP's in the near future if I can hunt them down. Why you ask? Basically because eventually SONY is bound to find a way to make their firmware non-downgradable and once all of the downgradable PSP's are sold or upgraded, thats it. You will find people selling them on eBay for ridiculous amounts and once they are gone, they will be gone. The extra PSP's will be good for girlfriend and future children to be able to enjoy. Also, it would be wise to have a back-up in case your precious 1.50 malfunctions in some way.

Imagine 2 or 3 years down the road and you feel like whipping out your 1.50 for come classic NES or SNES retro gaming and for some reason it stops working.... That would send me into a major PANIC if I had no other spares. In 2-3 years it won't be as simple as just going to your local Wal-Mart to get a replacement. Hell, in 2-3 years you probably won't be able to find any USED 1.50 or downgradable PSP's at GameStop.


WRONG!!

here is a picture of my psp box where it says 1001K
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/AlexChase/scan0001.jpg


but my psp has a ta082 mobo

it also has the number IC6001 aswell as the IC1003

it also was a original 2.6fw

[BL4Z3D247]

whoa u have both numbers on ur mobo? that's a first...well of me hearing that atleast

[propmok]

im just debating wether or not i should try to downgrade. does any one no that if your psp came in a box with 1001k on it and has both mobo numbers is downgradable?

[burrito]

my psp has both codes by the umd slot.

Do all core psp's have ta-082 motherboards??? I really need to know.

[propmok]

and have you tryed to DG?

quit double posting

[BL4Z3D247]

i dunno thats risky to me, and no i wouldn't know seeing how this is the first time hearing someone has both mobo numbers...if u do decide to be ballsy and try to downgrade, let us know how it went and good luck cuz u really are going to need it :)

[burrito]

Do you have a core psp? Is it ta-082?
Sorry for the double post, my computer's messed up.

[propmok]

no i bought a value pack. got it cheap like 150 bucks CAD at zellers grand re opening in my town

so im gonna save up and grab another one from eb or something (between jobs at the mo)

[BL4Z3D247]

taco111 u know u can delete ur posts right so u can delete one of those doubles :D

[Thekinglotr]

Mine was a core pack, I bought it at best buy halfway through july. A week or so later two of my firends bought core packs at the same store and they were both ta-082. I guess I just got very lucky.

[Rocksil]

i downgraded LAST NIGHT AND IT GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.5
4
EVA

[rbervoets]

Mine was a core pack, I bought it at best buy halfway through july. A week or so later two of my firends bought core packs at the same store and they were both ta-082. I guess I just got very lucky.

talk about luck eh,



I CANT WAIT TILL THEY DO 1 FOR 2.8 FOR NOW ON NOOOOOOOOOO MORE UPDATES !!!

[buildit92]

does this work on 2.80?

[burrito]

Mine was a core pack, I bought it at best buy halfway through july. A week or so later two of my firends bought core packs at the same store and they were both ta-082. I guess I just got very lucky.

What number does the UPC code end in on your PSP's sticker? Does it end in 0 or 1? I think ending in 0 might mean that it is not TA-082.

@buildit92: this can only downgrade 2.71, if you have 2.8, you can't downgrade it now

[buildit92]

but it uses the .tiff thing and theres anthoner one for 2.80 and it works fine."hello world " thing

[007jordan]

i dont know if i should downgrade i have got a IC6001, the letter on my box is e and its a uk psp 1003 will this brick it as i really cant afford that.

[burrito]

i dont know if i should downgrade i have got a IC6001, the letter on my box is e and its a uk psp 1003 will this brick it as i really cant afford that.

DO NOT DOWNGRADE IT. your psp will get bricked

[burrito]

"hello world" uses a different code than the real 2.71 downgrader. "hello world" is just a .tiff to show it will be possible to have a 2.8 downgrader later

[007jordan]

y will it get bricked people have been saying a IC6001 and the letter e wont brick

[BL4Z3D247]

actually the IC6001 mobos can downgrade, u need to have upgraded once though(if ur psp came with a 2.5 fw u need to upgrade to 2.6 and use the 2.5/2.6 downgrader, and if ur psp came with 2.6 u need to upgrade to 2.71 and use the 2.71 downgrader)

@taco111: acually the tiff exploit for 2.8 is just for the eloader, there is no kernel mode for 2.8 using the eloader so they can't downgrade

[007jordan]

[QUOTE=Blazed247]actually the IC6001 mobos can downgrade, u need to have upgraded once though(if ur psp came with a 2.5 fw u need to upgrade to 2.6 and use the 2.5/2.6 downgrader, and if ur psp came with 2.6 u need to upgrade to 2.71 and use the 2.71 downgrader)

i got my psp as a 1.5 and have been upgradeing it up until 2.7 so will that downgrade

[BL4Z3D247]

yes definitely if u bought ur psp when it was a 1.5

just make sure ur psp has over 50% battery(i perfer 100%) and just follow instructions EXACTLY how they are, and DON'T take out the battery for any reason...also this downgrader is tricky u need to keep trying it until u get a RED screen

[007jordan]

yes definitely if u bought ur psp when it was a 1.5

so 100% wont brick?

[burrito]

@blazed247: Is your psp a core or a value pack? and what mobo is it and what is the last number in your psp's upc code?

[BL4Z3D247]

so 100% wont brick?
nothing is 100% but there has been very little brickage

also look at my above post, those are how people brick their psp

[burrito]

so 100% wont brick?
there's always a chance of bricking I think, but a low chance

[BL4Z3D247]

@blazed247: Is your psp a core or a value pack? and what mobo is it and what is the last number in your psp's upc code?
value and it was a C under the 120V on the barcode sticker and it's a IC6001 mobo

[007jordan]

nothing is 100% but there has been very little brickage

also look at my above post, those are how people brick their psp

what above post about bricking

and i have a value pack

[BL4Z3D247]

yes definitely if u bought ur psp when it was a 1.5

just make sure ur psp has over 50% battery(i perfer 100%) and just follow instructions EXACTLY how they are, and DON'T take out the battery for any reason...also this downgrader is tricky u need to keep trying it until u get a RED screen
^^this post silly :)

[burrito]

value and it was a C under the 120V on the barcode sticker and it's a IC6001 mobo
On the actual psp, not the box, under the bar code, what is the last number? 0 or 1?

[BL4Z3D247]

On the actual psp, not the box, under the bar code, what is the last number? 0 or 1?
i didn't go by that number just the one on the mobo and the letter on the box, but yes it's a psp1001

[007jordan]

On the actual psp, not the box, under the bar code, what is the last number? 0 or 1?

well my bar code on my psp is a 3 it says psp 1003

mine is a uk psp by the way

[BL4Z3D247]

i don't think u should go by that number though, go by the mobo or the letter on the box on the barcode sticker under 120V

[007jordan]

i don't think u should go by that number though, go by the mobo or the letter on the box on the barcode sticker under 120V

the letter on the box is E

[BL4Z3D247]

anything G and under is a non-TA082 mobo so yes E would be downgradeable

[007jordan]

if i do brick it can sony repair it for me and how much if you know thx

[BL4Z3D247]

well there are a few options, u can
a. buy a UP chip(hard to install and i think they're 100 bucks give or take)
b. take it to walmart and tell them u got it for ur birthday(that's why u don't have the reciept) and that it's defective
c. lie to sony and tell them that it just stopped working(if it's still under warrenty)

[007jordan]

well there are a few options, u can
a. buy a UP chip(hard to install and i think they're 100 bucks give or take)
b. take it to walmart and tell them u got it for ur birthday(that's why u don't have the reciept) and that it's defective
c. lie to sony and tell them that it just stopped working(if it's still under warrenty)

i got my psp last september would that still be under sonys warrenty

[burrito]

i don't think u should go by that number though, go by the mobo or the letter on the box on the barcode sticker under 120V

the letter on the box on the barcode sticker under 120V is only on value packs. Im gonna exchange my core psp (I'll say its broken) and get a new core psp but I don't know how to tell if it will be a ta-082 without opening the box because there won't be a sticker with a letter on it by where it says 120V. How can I tell if it's ta-082?

btw, I'm in the US

[BL4Z3D247]

probably not, just do the walmat thing...i've done it with games and cds before...i mean c'mon it's walmart :p

@taco111: i'm not sure how to tell if its a TA-082 without looking in the UMD drive for the ICxxxx number

[007jordan]

probably not, just do the walmat thing...i've done it with games and cds before...i mean c'mon it's walmart :p

i live in the uk and got it from game

[burrito]

probably not, just do the walmat thing...i've done it with games and cds before...i mean c'mon it's walmart :p

yeah, people at walmart are stupid usually. you can return anything without a receipt.

[BL4Z3D247]

i live in the uk and got it from game
well dude i can almost guarentee(99.9%) if u follow the README exactly u won't brick, since it's only the newer psp's that have the TA-082 mobo

[burrito]

My psp I have now has both IC codes by where UMDs go. Do you know what the codes mean on the sticker on the psp (not on the box)?

[burrito]

Do you think people at walmart will be stupid enough to let me check what mobo it has?
When I got my DS Lite, they let me open it up in the store to check if it had a cracked hinge or dead pixels....

How do I make it so it doesn't say dcemu newbie by my name?

[007jordan]

well dude i can almost guarentee(99.9%) if u follow the README exactly u won't brick, since it's only the newer psp's that have the TA-082 mobo

by readme do you mean just the full version download as that guides you through it or is there a read me somewhere else

[BL4Z3D247]

My psp I have now has both IC codes by where UMDs go. Do you know what the codes mean on the sticker on the psp (not on the box)?
no idea, i still can't believe u have both ICxxxx numbers

@007jordan: the README is in the .rar file that u download for the downgrader

[burrito]

The one that isnt IC3001 is hard to see...

[BL4Z3D247]

The one that isnt IC3001 is hard to see...
what side of the psp is it on(when the back of ur psp is facing u)

[burrito]

what side of the psp is it on(when the back of ur psp is facing u)
IC3001 is on the right side, other one is one the left side when the back of my psp is facing me

[007jordan]

no idea, i still can't believe u have both ICxxxx numbers

@007jordan: the README is in the .rar file that u download for the downgrader

what rar file i never downloaded a rar file all i got is the full version downgrade off the first page of this topic

[BL4Z3D247]

IC3001 is on the right side, other one is one the left side when the back of my psp is facing me
that's so weird, i don't even know what to tell ya

[BL4Z3D247]

what rar file i never downloaded a rar file all i got is the full version downgrade off the first page of this topic
ok here's the README:

Instructions for the 2.71 user
-------------------------------

1) Copy the files inside MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick.

2) Wait someone with 1.50 to pass you a folder called DOWNDATER and copy it to the root of your memstick.

3) It is recomended that you have the psp at more than 50% batteery and connected to AC

4) Go to the xmb photo viewer.

At this point will one of the following things:

a) You'll see a full red screen. This indicates that the downdater is doing its job.
Wait for it to finish. When it finish it will crash on purpose. Restart your psp manually
and you'll probably have a 1.50 if nothing went wrong.

b) You don't see the red screen. This indicates that the downdater code has not started
to execute. (even if the memstick blinks(or no), it doesn't matter! if the screen is not red, you can safely restart
the psp at this point).

This happen because of inestability in the tiff.
Don't worry, just restart the psp and keep trying until you reach the red screen of downdate.
The downdater code is NEVER executed partially. It's either executed totally or nothing.

It depends of "luck" but usually the downdater will start to execute in a average of 1/10 times.
Things that may increase the probabilities:

- A fresh formatted memory stick.
- A 32 MB memory stick (and fresh formatted)

[007jordan]

that's so weird, i don't even know what to tell ya

where did you get the rar file as the full version downgrade isent even ziped

[burrito]

IC3001 is on the right side, other one is one the left side when the back of my psp is facing me
IC6001 is the one on the left
IC3001 is the one on the right

[007jordan]

ok here's the README:

Instructions for the 2.71 user
-------------------------------

1) Copy the files inside MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick.

2) Wait someone with 1.50 to pass you a folder called DOWNDATER and copy it to the root of your memstick.

3) It is recomended that you have the psp at more than 50% batteery and connected to AC

4) Go to the xmb photo viewer.

At this point will one of the following things:

a) You'll see a full red screen. This indicates that the downdater is doing its job.
Wait for it to finish. When it finish it will crash on purpose. Restart your psp manually
and you'll probably have a 1.50 if nothing went wrong.

b) You don't see the red screen. This indicates that the downdater code has not started
to execute. (even if the memstick blinks(or no), it doesn't matter! if the screen is not red, you can safely restart
the psp at this point).

This happen because of inestability in the tiff.
Don't worry, just restart the psp and keep trying until you reach the red screen of downdate.
The downdater code is NEVER executed partially. It's either executed totally or nothing.

It depends of "luck" but usually the downdater will start to execute in a average of 1/10 times.
Things that may increase the probabilities:

- A fresh formatted memory stick.
- A 32 MB memory stick (and fresh formatted)

thx alot

[burrito]

What firmware are non-TA-082 PSPs when you buy them?

Edit: How do I get rid of "DCEmu Newbie" under my name?

[Video_freak]

What firmware are non-TA-082 PSPs when you buy them?

Edit: How do I get rid of "DCEmu Newbie" under my name?
Under 2.6.

[007jordan]

1) Copy the files inside MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick.

2) Wait someone with 1.50 to pass you a folder called DOWNDATER and copy it to the root of your memstick.

what do i do for these steps if im using the easy full version downgrader

[burrito]

Does this 2.71 downgrader require 2 PSPs?

[BL4Z3D247]

What firmware are non-TA-082 PSPs when you buy them?

Edit: How do I get rid of "DCEmu Newbie" under my name?
well they started shipping psp's with factory 2.5 fw that have the TA-082 mobo so some 2.5/2.6 have the TA-082 and some don't, but if u get a 2.01 fw psp then ur good and can definitely downgrade(other than that just check in the UMD drive for IC6001 in the top left corner as soon as u get it)

@007jordan: sorry i didn't know the easy downgrader wasn't zipped, my bad :)

[Video_freak]

2.01s can downgrade. 100% sure.

[BL4Z3D247]

hey video_freak sup? :D

[burrito]

Do only the older core PSPs have the letter on the sticker by where it says 120V? Because my core PSP I got at the end of May has no sticker on the box (the one that has a letter and says 120V)

[007jordan]

1) Copy the files inside MS_ROOT to the root of your memory stick.

2) Wait someone with 1.50 to pass you a folder called DOWNDATER and copy it to the root of your memstick.

what do i do for these steps if im using the easy full version downgrader

???

[burrito]

I found out from a different site that the code on the sticker on the PSP (not on the box) is just for what region you live in. psp1001 is US, psp1002 is europe, psp1004 is uk, and I dont know the others.

[BL4Z3D247]

Do only the older core PSPs have the letter on the sticker by where it says 120V? Because my core PSP I got at the end of May has no sticker on the box (the one that has a letter and says 120V)
on that same sticker right under the 120V there is no letter A-I???

[BL4Z3D247]

???
whats ur e-mail?? i'll send u it

[Video_freak]

hey video_freak sup? :D
Nothin' much. You? :cool:

[007jordan]

whats ur e-mail?? i'll send u it

send what to me the down dater file?

[Video_freak]

whats ur e-mail?? i'll send u it
Or maybe I can send it to him! :D

[BL4Z3D247]

Nothin' much. You? :cool:
ohh nothing :) just hangin out at my favorite site

@007jordan: yes the downdater file u need

[007jordan]

ohh nothing :) just hangin out at my favorite site

@007jordan: yes the downdater file u need

but full version has it all in well it says that so you dont need the file from someone else

[BL4Z3D247]

Or maybe I can send it to him! :D
LMAO whatever floats ur boat :p

@007jordan: yes u have found the secret but i wasn't gunna try and explain it to ya, it would have just been easier for me if i sent u it

[Video_freak]

LMAO whatever floats ur boat :p
lol. Just get him the helps he need, someone. ;)

[BL4Z3D247]

he's got it, see he's smart and does research :)

[007jordan]

LMAO whatever floats ur boat :p

@007jordan: yes u have found the secret but i wasn't gunna try and explain it to ya, it would have just been easier for me if i sent u it

full version just installs it on your psp anyway i think
shall i just run it and hope it doesent bricks?

[BL4Z3D247]

no u have to drag and drop it on ur psp(in the right spots)

as long as everything is where it should be go ahead and run it :)

[007jordan]

no u have to drag and drop it on ur psp(in the right spots)

are you just having me on here as thats not what the first posts said as they said for people with out 1.50 psps to get the downdater they can use the full version with out a friend with a 1.50

or do you mean you have to copy the files then put them in the ms_root after the full downgrader puts them on the stick

[BL4Z3D247]

ok i'm confussed, are u using the easy one or the full one?

[007jordan]

ok i'm confussed, are u using the easy one or the full one?

the full one

anyone there?

[007jordan]

sorry for double post but YESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT DOWNGRADED TO 1.50 THX TO ALL WHO HELPED ME

[BL4Z3D247]

congrats...sorry i didn't answer ur last posts i had to cook me some dinner

[burrito]

on that same sticker right under the 120V there is no letter A-I???
All that my sticker says is "Serial Number for Registration" then it has numbers (NO LETTERS) and a bar code.
On http://forums.maxconsole.net they said that only the newer PSPs have no letter on the sticker on the box.

[007jordan]

congrats...sorry i didn't answer ur last posts i had to cook me some dinner

np thx for helping

oh and how do i put hombrew on it

[burrito]

There's lots of homebrew for psp on dl.qj.net

[burrito]

What are all of the letters on the box's sticker that means it is not TA-082?

[dark_man_x_008]

hey guys i downgraded yesterday and i was told to upgrade to 2.0 and then downgrade back down to 1.50 cause of some glitches..i upgraded to 2.0 but now mph downgrader is giving me problems and it doesnt want to download...it goes to the black with the letters and the mem stick light flashes for like 2 secs then turns off...then i reboot and im still in 2.0 and i keep tryin it and tryin it and nothin....any suggestions??

nvm...i got it lol i havent used mph in so long stupid me forgot to look under my software to see if it worked or not and it did lol remember kids...Drugs are bad lol

[buildit92]

does anyone know if or when a 2.80 downgrader will come out?

[Video_freak]

does anyone know if or when a 2.80 downgrader will come out?
Maybe one day... :)

[buildit92]

lol yea ok thanks

[scarph]

i started this thread

probably longest in dcemu history

wammm

[DragonPimpsta]

now all i need is a TA-082 downgrader for 2.6 and i'd be the happiest guy on earth

[razorak]

u won't be the only one if it comes out =)

[Hexx]

sorry guys i needed to run yesterday but my downgrade went 100%, i'm back in the colorful and great world of psp fw 1.5 ! it is so cool to be able to play stuff like metal slug again. i feel like i have missed out on so much stuff you guys have done with 1.5, where do i start???? full speed gba, neat homebrew apps, it is all to much!

[BL4Z3D247]

yeh it's GLORIOUS!!!!!!!!! :D

[THUD]

I am one of those stupid people that upgrade to 2.8 just because I was tempted by Sony's carrot the downloadable soccer game, which was pants anyway...probably the worst thing I have ever done in gaming history...and feel I have myself and only myself to blame for being sucked into the corporate tosspot world of Sony...

My only option now is to try and get rid of my 2.8 and buy a 1.5-2.71 PSP...

Brilliant work to those who created this downloader, you should get an award...

[Hexx]

thud just hang in there buddy! it will come!

[M!ckeY]

yeah, soon it will come :)

[THUD]

But I posted up on another forum and they said that a downgrader could never be made due to some Kernal or something....god its so confusing...just want to play day of the tentacle on my PSP....

[Hexx]

they said 2.71 will also never be able to be downgraded and guess what i'm the proud owner of a downgraded 2.71 -> 1.5 psp !

[dark_man_x_008]

they said 2.71 will also never be able to be downgraded and guess what i'm the proud owner of a downgraded 2.71 -> 1.5 psp !
thats right! all you need is faith man one day you too will dance once u see 1.50 under your system firmware and not 2.80! :D

ps..hex how did u put a custom avatar on your profile? i dont know how:confused:thanks man

[Franzkill]

Can someone help me. Is there any other place where I can download the Easy Downgrader 2.71?

[FazPSP]

Hi everyone,

First of all I would start by introducing my self, My name is Faisal from Saudi Arabia. I am doing this step by step guide which is part of my quest to 1.5.

Now some of you may find this lengthy and boring. Well…. The idea behind writing this in such detailed way is to ensure I cover all the topics that are required to achieve a successful 1.5. Also this is intended for Noobs like my self who ask for more eachtime. So here it goes:

What PSP I have:

I bought my PSP 1 month ago. It was a factory 1.52FW PSP-1007K WS259 “C”. This is the Taiwanese version. For those of you who don’t know the previous versions of the Software downgraders were unscuccessful with a PSP-1006 & 1007 (Asian versions). But that’s not the case with Dark Alex’s Easy Full Downgrader 2.71>1.5 by XTRUSION.

History of UPGRADE Before getting 1.5!

As mentioned above, I had a factory 1.52FW, so in order to play the new games I upgraded to 2.60FW using the GTA disc FW upgrader that came embedded in my GTA. It is a US version of GTA (PATCHED ONE!!!!). believe me the reason I decided to use the new 2.71 Easy Full DG is because I couldn’t find the GTA unpatched version here in Saudi. For those who don’t know the previous Dark Alex DG 2.5/2.6 required an UNPATCHED Copy of GTA LCS (it is as hard to find these days as a factory 1.5… TRUST ME). (How to tell if you have a UNPATCHED …. The ONLY way is to put the UMD in, if it asks for a version 2.0 upgrade it is UNPATCHED otherwise it is PATCHED.

So on 1st September when I came to know about the new downgrader 2.71 > 1.5 I went to the dl.qj.net site and downloaded a copy of the 2.71 FW to upgrade. Successfully upgraded to 2.71 I believe it was the North American version. So once I had the 2.71 I was all set to get 1.5.

Checks before downgrading

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF MY POST…. READ CAREFULLY. All the information here will help you decide weather you qualify for a Downgrade or not. Pls. Pls. people don’t flood forums by posting 100s of questions with out doing your home work…. As for my self…. I studied about a month from various forums….. trust me the knowledge and person experiences of others really eased my quest…. Anyways…. This is a list that should be followed A-Z no if’s and but’s :

1) Dark Alex Easy Downgrader 2.71 > 1.5 by Xtrusion is ONLY for 2.71.
2) Don’t use it on 2.70 or 2.80. IT WILL BRICK. For 2.70 owners upgrade to 2.71 first.
3) Owners of TA-082 IC1003 (text is on right, if on left behind UMD casing no probs as in my case it had IC1009 behind UMD casing). Don’t do it if you have TA-082 MB, it’ll BRICK.
4) DO NOT forget to plug the power cord all through the process. VERY IMPORTANT.
5) I used a 1GB Sandisk Pro Duo MS. Formatted using my PSP. (u can use 32MB as well).
6) Ensure you use the FULL VERSION of the DG 2.71 > 1.5 using. Don’t use the LITE version. The Full does the job for you, don’t have to worry about placing files and folders in the right places.. The full version is the best way to go… YES It includes the 1.5FW dump… no need to ask for links anymore. Just get the full version and you’re good to go. I got it from RAPID SHARE. It is an EXE file 15.6MB has voice acting funny hehe… especially the “PSP” one….

The Actual Downgrade:

Ok, so after you’ve gone through the above check list, you’re good to go,,,, although the most important thing that you need to understand is : “You’ve been Warned !!!!! This could potentially brick your PSP. Your best chances of doing it right is if you follow the above list and ensure that you’re ready to accept the outcome, Don’t blame anyone…. IT IS YOUR DECISION.!!!

• Connect you PSP to the power adaptor.
• Format your memory stick using PSP.
• Connect to the PC using USB cable
• Run the Dark Alex Easy DownGrader 2.71 > 1.5
• It will ask you if your PSP is compatible or not. Proceed to the next screen and identify drive letter.
• Next the program will start copying the files on the MS for the 1.5 dump.
• Once done, it will ask you to disconnect from USB and go to Photo to run the DG.
• VERY VERY IMPORTANT: It may not run on the first try due to an instability of the TIFF exploit. For my case it took 5 tries until it Finally worked. Just remember don’t worry if you go to Photo and screen FREEZES. This means you need to restart. Don’t worry… you restart manually by holding the ON switch for 10 seconds. You’re still at 2.71 NO HARM to your PSP. According to Dark Alex the code will either execute Fully or Not at all. So don’t worry. I also encountered memory still flashing for about 20 seconds but no red screen. Also one time out of the 5 tries MS light just stayed ON until I manually switched the PSP OFF.
• REMEMBER you are only looking for a FULL RED SCREEN, this is the point of no return. Once you get the RED Screen just DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING!!!!! It should flash for about 2 Minutes and then your PSP will go BLACK. Again give it another minute don’t RUSH!!! Now the software will advise you to switch ON and see the BLUE ERROR screen.
• Just switch it ON using and you will get the BLUE Screen with a lot of text saying “System setting are corrupted press “O” to goto default settings. Now press the O button and wait for the hand of fate…………… You’ll get a reboot and it’ll ask you to set date time etc…. once done you will have a 1.5 FW… YAAAAAAAAAYY.

Special thanks to Dark Alex, Yoshiro, Fanjita, Xtrusion and other developers who made this so easy and possible. Also special thanks to POX & RAGGABLE of PSPHACKING101.com. You guys are unbelievable.. Watched all your 18 episodes… awaiting the next one anxiously.

So in the end guys, trust me it is not difficult at all….. it is really easy with the voice interface. And the process is only 5 minutes total.. so don’t deprive your self of the wonders of 1.5.. HOMEBREW, ISOS, DEVHOOK here I come!!!!!!!

Good Luck to all.!!!!!!

[razorak]

u shud have created another thread instead Faz so that more ppl would be able to see it..lol

[LongBeachDC5]

o sheeet:) :) it works!!!! thanks alot man:) :)

[Trefalgar]

So if my model is IC1003 there is no way for me to downgrade?

[Video_freak]

So if my model is IC1003 there is no way for me to downgrade?
TA-082 motherboard can't be downgraded- yet. An eLoader for 2.00-2.8 is being worked on though. :)

[Stinger_{Dark_Chaos}]

hmmm soon they will make another update for tha psp then they good guys should make a DG for tha 2.8 i shall wait for tha good guys to make that hey no rush but if u guys cant find one we all know u tried they always seem to make everybody and i mean everybody happy lol well i hope they make a 2.8 DG cuz im tired of it already i knew i should have stayed on 2.71 dammit!!!!!

[xxthekliqxx]

After months of waiting, Finally im a 1.50 user. It was so easy. Took a few tries to get the red screen but all in all it was easy as hell. Playing snes and genesis is brilliant. Waiting for a full speed gba and im on my way. Thanks guys that made this work simple incredible.

[gaming_guy]

Where can I get a 2.71 EU update?

[IndianCheese]

1.50 is t3h sex0rs

[friesnadrink]

if you have a background image, and cant get this thing to give you the red screen like i did, just take it off. now its loading 1.5!! omg yay

[Kazuya vs Jin]

I just downgrade my psp , i just restore system settings and start downgrading before it was getting hang

[Broadus]

WOW! A successful downgrade! This works great! No brick!

[ds.shumway]

SOMEONE PLEASE!
i need help quick...
im leaving for the weekend and on the way im getting a 2.0 psp from a friend. im loading up the mem stick so i can downgrade and have full homebrew when im done. i have plenty of homebrew apps, and i have access to download the 2.71 update.
can i use this (full version of easy downgrader) to put the files on my stick, and then access it and do the actual downgrade, later?

[ataribob]

Just make sure you read the instructions about setting the DEFAULT before you do anything.
Upgrade to 2.71


Then use the easydowngrade .. Follow the instructions.

It could take 3 or 4 tries to get the red screen but it does work

[Broadus]

Yeah, it actually took me at least ten tries to get the red screen, but it WILL DEFINITELY work, sooner or later.

[chi80]

get it.

[neilpwaa]

Can anyone help please?

I applied the downdater to my PSP 2.71 and got the red screen ok. The PSP restarted but I'd forgot I'd left a game in (Tekken) and the game started automatically. I didn't get the error message and screen saying it is now v1.5. It still says v2.7 and if I try to re-apply the downgrader it just hangs in the Photo menu. If I delete the tiff file using a PC the PSP works ok but I can't downdate. Anyone got any advice for me?

Many thanks!
Neil

Yipppeeee!! I got it working - just reapplied the default factory settings and worked a treat!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[skulkk]

I have a new 2.60fw psp, the code in the umd lid is IC6001, and the box has an I on it, can i upgrade to 2.71, then use 2.71 to 1.5 downgrader? I have read thru this forum and have read that psps with only the IC6001 can downgrade, but also read that the letter I on your box (next to barcode) means you can't downgrade and now i'm all confused, can someone confirm if it is or not ok to upgrade to 2.71, then down to 1.5 from there? - Thanks in advance

[DaVo^^]

Brand new spanking PSP 1.50 owner here!!!! w00t! :)
Took abouth 20 tries (3 re-instal with the whole program) what i think really helped was that i waited between restarts.

[mcdougall57]

could 2.80 flash access be approved in the near future because when you extract the 2.80 update and change the eboot version to 2.90, then recompile it, then psp acctually loads the update as signed code :)

[LazerTag]

Another success story here for the downdater

Had to upgrade to 2.71 and then ran this downdater. Took about 7 tries before the "red sceen" finally showed, but it was all silk from there. The buddy I did this for is going to have one happy kid now.

[rock3t]

im so sscared to do it.. but im still going to try. oh man im so freaked out, i got a 20min ups battery backup pluged into my psp just incase =P.. my heartrate is litterally like 100bpm and i havent even started...

[rock3t]

omfg.. i cant believe it actually worked... !

it was so scary i was about to cry.. im dead serious!

after the red was coming to an end, instead of blinking every now and then the loading light went solid red... i felt a part of me die on the inside because no one had mentioned it before! but then it went black so i thought it was ok. THANK YOU DARK ALEX!

[ste121]

yay it worked ty

[MasterofRPG]

hey ppl, it worked. i love everyone that posted previously it really helped! thankyou!

[fatthew]

Worked like a charm, hard to restart 4 times to get red-screen, not bitching, just info for others trying. It's like portable child-hood.

[shrimpidy]

I felt so happy when the red screen came up. To me it would be an equivalent to reopening my psp box again!

[Xalaxracer]

Well, I think I bricked my psp. i followed all fazPSP's instructions, i know my psp wasn't a ta-082 or whatever, the red screen did it. iturned it back on, the green light appears, it shuts off.

i'm taking my battery out for a hour then charging hoping it will still work!

what do i do? I was on 2.71 for sure.

ps: i still have a best buy warranty, if its bricked, what do i tell them?

[Xalaxracer]

help what do i do? ;(

[flame0247]

so all i have to do it plug in my psp to the computer and run this program ?!?

[flame0247]

all i have to do is plug in my psp and run thsi program?

[flame0247]

good luck i dont think they will replace ur psp

[Shrygue]

I downgraded my PSP without the easy helper but still I think it's good to have on for those who aren't too sure where to start.

[Omega15]

has it been tested

[Elias Picazo]

is there a downgrader for 2.81?
i need help...i upgraded thinking it would be good then my friend told me that it was dumb to do so...now i know...Pls someone help me and tell me if there is a 2.81 downgrader and if not when it will come out...

[Elias Picazo]

oh ya...if u want to answer me send me and email cuz i dont know if i will ever find this page again...lol the email is: [email protected]

[techgt]

is there a downgrader for 2.81?
i need help...i upgraded thinking it would be good then my friend told me that it was dumb to do so...now i know...Pls someone help me and tell me if there is a 2.81 downgrader and if not when it will come out...
your friend is right , don't know why u went an upgrade .. they is no 2.81 downgrader yet and we can't tell u when it would be out ...

[reagen]

Hi, guys!

I'm new to this 'Downgrading' thing. But I'm trying the downgrader now...
Problem is, the red screen doesn't appear!! I tried restarting the thing for a couple of times, didn't appear! It's just stops, and then the power got turned off....what's happening? Do I bricked my PSP?

Can someone help me? Thanks anyway!!

[pt9087]

Lol Dude! U Got Msn, I Can Help You!

[Shrygue]

Hi, guys!

I'm new to this 'Downgrading' thing. But I'm trying the downgrader now...
Problem is, the red screen doesn't appear!! I tried restarting the thing for a couple of times, didn't appear! It's just stops, and then the power got turned off....what's happening? Do I bricked my PSP?

Can someone help me? Thanks anyway!!

If the red screen doesn't appear and your PSP freezes (along with turning itself off after about 10 seconds) , it isn't a brick. Just restart the console and try again.

[pogopoo]

I currently have 2.60 running on my psp. When I put the 2.71 update in the psp/games/updates folder it always shows up as corrupted. anyone have any advice?

[fantaysia]

hi peoples, i had a breif search of the forums but maybe i'm too dumb .. sorry if its a double post

I'm looking to buy a new psp today in the hope of playing sega games etc (that i own ;) and other stuff too .. will i be able to or do i need to downgrade the new psp's firmware to do this?

Can any PSP bought new be made to do what i need?
:confused:

[Pedroman11]

um I have 2.71 and i did the full version downdater and when i click the phot file it just froze and i cant turn it off...what do i do , some1 please help it will be much appreciated

[paughthead]

this is great, thanks so much!

[XpspX]

um I have 2.71 and i did the full version downdater and when i click the photo file it just froze and i cant turn it off...what do i do , some1 please help it will be much appreciated


Hold your power switch up for about 10 seconds or untill your psp turns off then turn it back on. Try the downgrader untill it actually opens, it doesnt open everytime, the tiff exploit doesnt launch programs first try in some cases. Hope i was of assistance:)

[photomoto]

Hold your power switch up for about 10 seconds or untill your psp turns off then turn it back on. Try the downgrader untill it actually opens, it doesnt open everytime, the tiff exploit doesnt launch programs first try in some cases. Hope i was of assistance:)
I just had this problem too. I was using a 2gb sandisk memstick.

I was able to get around it by reseting the psp to factory defaults, reformating the memstick, and using the tiny 32mb Sony Memstick that came in my "value pack" (i know a rip off, but its the only way i could find a non ta-082 mobo).

I think a 2gb memstick is too big, and you need to use a smaller one. Just a guess, i really have no clue.. but i'm at 1.5 now.. and its tight.

Maybe this was covered in the 40+ pages of this thread, but i hope it helps someone out.

[looop]

Alright, I'm downloaded the exe (the downgrader) and I tried to install it. But every time i try, it says "coudln't extract "apotp.dic"". Well, it may be a newb-question but if you got the answer, sing me a song.

[looop]

I've got low battery thought, could that be it? As I said, I'm a newb.


:)

[Nicko01]

yes, dont do it without full battery power and your psp plugged in.

[looop]

Alright, will test as soon as it's full. Thanks.

[looop]

It dosen't work even with full batterytime. Anyone?

[moongoose]

emm....im kinda new to this...
i tried the downgrader,the red screen came up blah blah......but when i restart.....it wont turn on...
the green light turns on but thats it.....
someone help me please!!!!im diein here!!!

[Amiga]

I cant get this to work atall,the screen goes red for a few secs then turns off the screen dosnt do anything they turns off and then the screen stays the same and never tursn off lol

i did this 10 times!!! lol

the first time i thought it was bricked

[Stump]

thanks a lot.!

[Stump]

u need to have your PSP connected to the A/C adaptor, or charger while your upgrading,

[Stump]

It dosen't work even with full batterytime. Anyone?

with full 100% yes.:cool:

[WastingTheDawn]

It WOn't let me download the full version please someone help me it asks for some stupid code i've been trying to downgrade for days now PLEASE SOMEONE HELP

[kothiria]

It WOn't let me download the full version please someone help me it asks for some stupid code i've been trying to downgrade for days now PLEASE SOMEONE HELP

lol! You gotta put in the three coloured letters that come up after please enter: into the box next to where it says here.:thumbup:

[dejkirkby]

If the guy can't even work out the downloading of the downgrader, he's gonna brick his PSP.

[kothiria]

^:rofl:

[WastingTheDawn]

It wasn't that i have used mega load many times i tried downloading it again and it doesn't ask for a password anymore.I had to try downgrading it twice but i have 1.50.I was worried though i would never replace my old psp that got stolen.


I'm new to the whole firmware stuff so what do i do if i wanna play a umd that requires 2.71?

[psp_sfdm]

I'm new to the whole firmware stuff so what do i do if i wanna play a umd that requires 2.71?

1. Use DevHook 0.46.
2. Update your 1.5 firmware to 2.71 Special Edition Revision C firmware (2.71SE-C).

Your best bet is to use option #1 but look for the ultimate installer, as it will automatically put the necessary files onto your memory stick.

Option #2 is a little more involving, but not too difficult if you look at the README file. Also, the advantage of doing this option over option #1 is that you don't have to emulate the 2.71 firmware (hence the name 2.71SE-C) and at the same time, you can still play most of your homebrew.

[neo_drol]

Can I still play online with players who haven't upgraded to 1.5?

[WastingTheDawn]

Ok if i use devhook can i still play the homebrews?

[pepsolman]

The downgraders won't work for 2.71 SE-C.

I have tried already.

I have also ran the 1.50 eboot from recovery... nothing.

[Russoxley187]

I just want to co0nfirm...
This does NOt work with a ta82...
cRorrect?

[Gnick]

alright i just broke my ****ing psp :/ im pissed, i had version 2.71 i didnt have the version that wasnt compatible with the program, i followed the installation guide... now when you turn my psp on the screen is jsut black and nothing else happens.

see if you want to run emulators or w/e its fun but its also risky cuz you could break your shit even though you follow instructions so just do it with caution.

ps. is ther any way i can fix my psp back to normal?

[WastingTheDawn]

alright i just broke my ****ing psp :/ im pissed, i had version 2.71 i didnt have the version that wasnt compatible with the program, i followed the installation guide... now when you turn my psp on the screen is jsut black and nothing else happens.

see if you want to run emulators or w/e its fun but its also risky cuz you could break your shit even though you follow instructions so just do it with caution.

ps. is ther any way i can fix my psp back to normal?


Um no once its bricked your screwed but if you have warrenty on it there your good.

And if you read the warnings they all say this is risky and should not do it if you don't what your doin,

3rd and last If i use devhook can i play umd games that are 2.71?

[BatsuNZ]

Tried several times with my 512mb memory stick, but no success.

Tried with my original 32mb memory stick, it worked first time. My PSP is now 1.50

I'm guessing you gotta use the 32mb memory stick.

[MrNicholas]

Just wanted to add my success story and repeate

Restore Default Settings
Use 32mb Sony Memory Stick

Thanks to everyone who Dev's everyone who post's N00b questions so I don't have to and especially to everyone who answers them.

Now to put 3.2 OE on here so I can have the best of everything...

[FazPSP]

Hi guys, i'm back after a looooooooong break. Been busy with my 360 but never stopped playing my 1.5. Currently considering getting the 3.02OE-B since it gives you the long awaited REGION FREE UMD and PSX EMULATION without a PS3. let me know if anyone's done that yet. Dark Alex you're the MAN!!!:thumbup:

[Gizmo356]

Um yeah everyone has lol!

[FazPSP]

OK Gizmo356, could you help me find a copy of hot shot golf 2 seems like that' s the only thing i have missing. I don't have wifi here where i live, so any link might be helpful. Also could you tell what's the chance of bricking with this custom FW. later...

[jon_boy_uk]

Just to say thanks for the easy 2.71 downgrader - worked like a dream!!! Didn't want to do it and not show my appriciation, so thanks!!!!!

Jon

[lightdragon]

Thanks so much.
The First Try succeeded.
You are really amazing!
Now I have 1.5 PSP working

[Darkfrost]

Ahahaha! Omfg! IT ACTUALLY WORKED! :thumbup: :thumbup:


Not that i didnt expect it to, just before (When 2.71 downgrader just came out) i bricked my psp :)

[zawyer]

I dont get the red screen when i try to downgrade :( It only takes 10 seconds, then it restarts.

[dpxzien]

yo guys i download the program but then i realize i hav another problem it said if ur psp is ic1003 dont try it n my psp is ic1003 im wondering wat should i do