3.50 Downgrader released - (Homebrew ENabler (HEN) for firmware 3.50)

[evolve]

The NOOBZ Team have released their Downgrader for firmware 3.50, heres the full newspost from Noobz (http://www.noobz.eu/):


We said it would be done - although some people even said we couldn't - and lo... let there be a downgrader! Noobz are proud to present a downgrader for any PSP - even the one in the picture on the left :).

This downgrader is for v3.50 firmware, and includes a port of the Homebrew ENabler (HEN) for firmware 3.50. It will automatically detect all known PSP motherboard types, and do the appropriate steps to ensure a safe downgrade.

Before we get started, let's have the obligatory warnings:

Any downgrader carries some risk of permanently damaging your PSP. We've done everything we can to remove as much danger as possible, but if you choose to use this downgrader, you are accepting all of the risk involved. Nobody else will be held responsible for any damage to your PSP, howsoever caused.

Recent Sony official firmwares (3.30 onwards) have included checks that block upgrade from previously-downgraded PSPs with TA-082 or later motherboards. If you use this downgrader on such a PSP, you will lock yourself out of official firmware updates - although you will still be able to use new OE firmwares when they are released. We intend to release a tool to allow a return to official firmwares in the future.

This software is provided free of charge, so that you can use legitimate homebrew on your PSP. You are explicitly prohibited from selling it, or using it to pirate commercial games or applications. If you want to play a commercial game, do the decent thing and support the developers by buying it. If you don't, then YOU are contributing to the death of the PSP software industry.

To use this downgrader, you will need the following:

A PSP, upgraded to the official Sony v3.50 firmware. You should also set your language settings to "English".
A legal Lumines UMD, either the EU (ULES00043) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fo%2FASIN% 2FB000G8NWII%3Fpf%5Frd%5Fm%3DA3P5ROKL5A1OLE%26pf%5 Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-1%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0JY4PVFKAX5FG41S6402%26pf%5Frd%5 Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D139042191%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3 D468294&tag=dcemu-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738) or US (ULUS10002) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUBI-Soft-8888332435-Lumines%2Fdp%2FB0007VDF22%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideog ames%26qid%3D1182902490%26sr%3D8-1&tag=nokiangagenew-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325) version. The original, Platinum, or Greatest Hits versions are all fine. Support for the Japanese version will come soon.
Sufficient intelligence and english language skills to be able to carefully and throroughly read the instructions.
It would also help if you've previously run the Illuminati Hello World, so that you're familiar with how to run the Illuminati exploit.
For instructions on how to run the downgrader, see the Downgrader_HOWTO.txt file in the ZIP.

Future plans? Firstly, we intend to provide a solution for people who are stuck on firmware 3.10 or 3.11, unable to upgrade to 3.50 due to the new Sony checks. The exact format of that solution is still to be decided. We also intend to develop an eLoader for v3.50 HEN, so that those who do not want to downgrade will still be able to run some homebrew.

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BUY LUMINES EU Version (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fo%2FASIN% 2FB000G8NWII%3Fpf%5Frd%5Fm%3DA3P5ROKL5A1OLE%26pf%5 Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-1%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D0JY4PVFKAX5FG41S6402%26pf%5Frd%5 Ft%3D101%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D139042191%26pf%5Frd%5Fi%3 D468294&tag=dcemu-21&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738)

BUY Lumines US Version (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUBI-Soft-8888332435-Lumines%2Fdp%2FB0007VDF22%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dvideog ames%26qid%3D1182902490%26sr%3D8-1&tag=nokiangagenew-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)

[Cokemusic]

omg I THE FIRST TO KNOW !!

edit: the link on the home page doesn't work.

[JKKDARK]

Nice, fantastic news!

[mikebeaver]

Wow, that was fast, hope this downgrader will help al of those poor people who have been missing out on homebrew for such a long time finally get some good, quality gaming going on.Everyone should say a big thank you to all those involved with this project, as once again team Noobz have saved the day :)

[Shrygue]

About time it came out, this is great news for all users that have version 3.10-3.50 firmware PSPs. Now all we need to is 3.50 OE when it is finished and release to us all.

[camcorderdoctor]

Excelent work NOOBZ - This 'el get some attension!


Now all we need is a New DAX custom firmware to put icing on the cake!

[YourStillWithMe]

Wow, would be cool. . . .if I was a big enough moron to have a 3.50 Which i am not. this works good for noobs though.

[GAMERMAN0620]

when can i find the 3.50 OE-C??? cuz that link up there doesnt work and i really wanna play pirates of the carribean but i only have 3.03 OE-C

[Cokemusic]

does anyone know the % chance of getting a bricked PSP?

[Solidsnake3000]

nice i thought we was going to w8 another week for this or a monthbut damn this is quick now people dont have o worry about witch psp they buy and does anyone knoe if this works

[burrito]

"The system currently overloaded." on n00bz, so download the downgrader here: http://dl.qj.net/Hacks-Exploits/pg/12/fid/13978/catid/114

[Basil Zero]

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wooot, the PSP Homebrew Scene scores!!!!

[buildit92]

when i first saw the title i said outloud.

holy F#$%ING $H!T

that was quick once again like i say ever single time, sony we beat u. ull never win. go ahead try ur best. ull just be deffeted once agian.

[burrito]

LOL time for me to sell some Lumines umds for $50 each on ebay... and I bought them for $15 each :)

[BelmontSlayer]

when can i find the 3.50 OE-C???

This topic is about a downgrader for 3.03-3.50. Dark_AleX's 3.50 OE custom firmware hasn't been released yet. Currently 3.40 OE is the most up-to-date version.

[burrito]

Should I sell Lumines now? Or should I wait till Lumines is patched everywhere? hmmm...

[Cloudhunter]

Well, I have another news post in clearing, very complete :rolleyes:

[evolve]

Here is a direct download from my site:
http://evolvexmb.com/Main/modules/wfdownloads/visit.php?cid=3&lid=100

[Basil Zero]

wait until its patched, dont sell it now, no point, when you can easily get it in stores and online.

[Cokemusic]

Pathcing lumines will be a waste of money , the won't do it because the game isn't that widley purchased like GTA

[h4s30]

does anyone know the % chance of getting a bricked PSP?

do what the readme says then there is a very miniscule chance of bricking

[mavsman4457]

This is awesome. I really need someone in the electronics department of walmart to pick up so I can get my copy of lumines.

[AvengedSevenfold Fan]

nice. bout time something bug happened again, at the rate things were going, its been slow.

[burrito]

These warnings from noobz.eu should be added to the first post:

Any downgrader carries some risk of permanently damaging your PSP. We've done everything we can to remove as much danger as possible, but if you choose to use this downgrader, you are accepting all of the risk involved. Nobody else will be held responsible for any damage to your PSP, howsoever caused.

Recent Sony official firmwares (3.30 onwards) have included checks that block upgrade from previously-downgraded PSPs with TA-082 or later motherboards. If you use this downgrader on such a PSP, you will lock yourself out of official firmware updates - although you will still be able to use new OE firmwares when they are released. We intend to release a tool to allow a return to official firmwares in the future.

This software is provided free of charge, so that you can use legitimate homebrew on your PSP. You are explicitly prohibited from selling it, or using it to pirate commercial games or applications. If you want to play a commercial game, do the decent thing and support the developers by buying it. If you don't, then YOU are contributing to the death of the PSP software industry.

[Cloudhunter]

Better post, includes download. evolve, it would be better if you edited the contents of your post to include what i posted.

3.50 downgrader and HEN for 3.50 released!!! (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=67050)

Cloudy

[Lodis]

when i first saw the title i said outloud.

holy F#$%ING $H!T

that was quick once again like i say ever single time, sony we beat u. ull never win. go ahead try ur best. ull just be deffeted once agian.

Without Sony we wouldn't even have this great portable. There is no win or lose and one cannot exist without the other.

[Cokemusic]

do what the readme says then there is a very miniscule chance of bricking

thanx

[Gold Line]

this is great news 3.50 downgrader and 3.50 OE-A!

[pibs]

I think lumines isnt even made anymore so the chances of an updated one are slim. they will probably just release it as a greatest hit that is patched.

great work on the downgrade.

[DarthPaul]

Omg what!! That was fast!

[tophead420]

3.50 Downgrader released by n00bz team

http://www.noobz.eu/joomla/images/stories/giant_psp.jpg

Download: http://evolvexmb.com/Main/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&type=&topic_id=499&forum=19

LUMINES 1 EUR/USA/Platinum UMD NEEDED
Don't forget to set English as your system language
Simply a 3.50 HEN + The generic downgrader

Source : http://www.noobz.eu/joomla/content/view/58/1/

Nice to see the noobz team is on top of things. I find it funny evolve how you put the link to your website before the creators.

[wraggster]

newspost sorted

[parkermauney]

Great job noobz. How many days has it been, 3?

[Ultima Chocochu]

Ha, my friends going to be hella happy.

[pt9087]

Lol great news, i bet 3.51 will be released tomorow!

[BelmontSlayer]

I just successfully downgraded my co-worker's PSP. It was a virgin 1.50 that his cousin "accidentally" updated to 3.10.

Thanks N00bz!

[luis_05]

damn!! this has to be the best day for the psp homebrew community!! daedulus r12 and the almighty downgrader on the same day! who would have thunk it! !lol #@$%%$@% im so happy!!

[YourStillWithMe]

I've seen better psp homebrew scene days luis 05, the ability run homebrew on 1.50 without having to swap your mem stick was pretty amazing if you ask me. . . . . .

CokeMusic-Why the F wouldnt it be worth it to patch up Lumines? Are you a moron? Lumines WAS and IS one of the best psp games out there. A good 80% of the users use their psp's for homebrew as opposed to UMD games and dont even buy them anymore. The last game I willingly walked in and bought was either Fight Night Round 3 or Valkyrie Profile. Sony knows most psp users love there homebrew now and sony has always fought back. If a 14,000% increase happened on Amazon than it will definitely happen. With this, the homebrew community has grown significantly.

BelmontSlayer-The only reason I bought a Nintendo Wii - - - - -Super Smash Bros: Brawl

Marth owns all

[jamotto]

As Lumines 1 has been discontinued for some time now, there is really no way they can patch the game, unless they ask all Lumines owners to voluntarily return their copies to be replaced.

[[Roger]]

Omfg

[urherenow]

"CokeMusic-Why the F wouldnt it be worth it to patch up Lumines? Are you a moron? Lumines WAS and IS one of the best psp games out there. "

There's no need for any of that. Best game... matter of OPINION (I do like the game but I tell it like it is). Worth patching? Nope. It's sold used everywhere now and the new ones are in the bargain bin. It costs a lot of money to revise something like this, more than they are going to make from any new orders. Face it, there is enough copies to go around for those inclined to do the downgrade. These aren't burned onto RW's you know... (patch would = new batch AND trashing whatever stock is still left.

[techgt]

I can believe a downgrader is out already ... holy Sh*t ...

[SSaxdude]

w00t! Go homebrew for all.
I say we put a banner at the top of the page that says "DOWNGRADE YOUR PSP NOW, DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER."

[NoQuarter]

wow, that was sooner than expected,I know a few people who will be happy.

[hmong]

Awesome!

But wait a sec! Lemme get this straight, if you downgraded a TA-082, you can't upgrade to an "official Sony Firmware"? Cause I downgraded two of my PSP v2.71 w/TA-082 motherboards(maybe one day I'll want an official firmware because my PS3 can't detect my PSPs 3.40oe-a's, but it can detect 3.03oe-c)
or am I wrong and making a complete idiot out of myself?

[XVredskysVX]

sweet...oh yeah i forgot i already have custom FW LOLZ

[mnuhaily22]

God Damn!!! That was so damn quick...LONG LIVE HOMEBREW!!!

[mfz64]

good luck to all downgraders

[shango46]

This is fu**ing awesome! I knew this day would come! Someone should test all the games that came out at launch and shortly after and find out if there is other tricks and exploits, but if you find something, don't release it until firmware 4.0 comes out. Strategy is key... lol.

[~~roach~~]

oh yes this is beautiful, i wish i could send this blunt to the people at noobs for the downgrader, but i gues ill just smoke it in there honor.~~~~~~~ and from what i am gathering all i have to do is find a copy of lumines 1 and im set But i do have a ??? how do i tell if i have a ta-082 mb???.
http://www.iup.edu/womens/Excited.gif

[zheg_pagaza]

after downgrade 3.50 to 1.50 it is posible to have 3.40 OE???

[TooManyGames]

I'm a little confused. I'm new to the PSP homebrew scene, so bare with me here. 8*)

From what I've read in the readme, this isn't a permanent downgrader? If I fully power off my PSP it reverts back to the normal 3.50?

Does this work with any firmware, or do I need to upgrade to 3.50 first (currently on 3.40) in order to use the downgrader? What firmware does it downgrade to?

What's all this about prx and hen formats? Is there a FAQ or Wiki somewhere that I can learn the basic terms and phrases I'm going to come across?

Thanks for your help with my concerns!

-- edit --

I missed the other readme for the downgrader itself, I only read the one for the patcher. Sorry about that.

[Wickaramnalka]

will this work on a Lumines II demo

[Wickaramnalka]

will this work on a Lumines II demo????

[jedikevin20]

I doubt it works on a luminess 2 demo. Secondly, wha what? a temporary downgrader. Something doesn;t sound right there. Re-read that readme. The question is, when will sony learn that firmwares are doing nothing but slowing down there sales. I think they allowed that battery unbricker to escape and i beleive they make these firmwares with the intension that they will be cracked and hacked. Its like lets publicize on as new psp that ha anti downgrading crap then watch bam omg 2 days after release new psp is downgraded lol. Downgrading= savior for psp community. It will be good to see new people getting onboard.

[micster]

Ive just downgraded to 1.50 from my 3.50 TA-082

Gonna get the OE later on!

[~~roach~~]

how do i tell if i have a ta-082 main bord on my psp, i have been waiting for this downgrader long enough and i want to know so i can buy anouther psp if needed, im not giving up the ability to play my raceing games (nfsc, & outrun 2006) just yet. besides i still have to find a copy of luminess before i can do any downgradeing
http://www.life4seekers.co.uk/images/Questionmarksfromistock_000.jpg

[~~roach~~]

if there is already a post telling us how to find out please direct me thanks
http://www.telesensory.com/images/pointers.gif

[sKilled]

after downgrade 3.50 to 1.50 it is posible to have 3.40 OE???

Yes it is - I just did it a couple of hours ago, and that is why I just signed up here! I also had a Japanese PSP with a TA-082 motherboard, so all can breathe easy - thanks to the fantastic work by n00bz and his team, it works flawlessly!

[~~roach~~]

Yes it is - I just did it a couple of hours ago, and that is why I just signed up here! I also had a Japanese PSP with a TA-082 motherboard, so all can breathe easy - thanks to the fantastic work by n00bz and his team, it works flawlessly!
how do you know what motherbord you have??????
will i be able to upgrade back without any problems????

[~~roach~~]

is it just the japanese psp that has the TA-082 board

[craigdanbeaton]

is it just the japanese psp that has the TA-082 board
No, The way to tell if your PSP is TA-082 is to open the UMD drive and look at the back of the inside. If it's TA-082 there should be text there saying something like "Ic1003"
Hope that helped.

If thats confusing heres a link to look at( scroll down to the photo)
http://www.modchipstore.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=164

[~~roach~~]

well i feel dumb, the only spot i didnt look(playing nfsc) but thanks so much

[Cokemusic]

"CokeMusic-Why the F wouldnt it be worth it to patch up Lumines? Are you a moron? Lumines WAS and IS one of the best psp games out there. "
.

You complete idiot , wether it's the best game or not (wich is your opinion not mine) has little do with it's sales , From what I can see Lumines wasn't selling very well to begin with , not because everyones bought the game and returned , as a matter of fact out of the 10 PSP owners I know not one of them have played let alone bought the game.

You wouldn't even get a 10,000% increase of the liberty city stories game after an exploit was found for it because everyone actually bought this title.

[~~roach~~]

well i feel dumb, the only spot i didnt look(playing nfsc) but thanks so much
life is good not TA-082

http://lemming.home.t-link.de/kris/smilies/smile_BIG_smiley_face_%5Bno_canvas%5D.jpg

[Cokemusic]

Your quoting yourself , why ?

[~~roach~~]

well i gues the only other ??? why lumines and how do you patch a umd and im shure im probly looking like a fool right now but i dont care

[~~roach~~]

why lumines, something about an exploit right

[~~roach~~]

Your quoting yourself , why ?
probly cuz i have about a zillion viruses on my comp and norton is working OT to keep up(not realy just a few)

[Xianfrost]

I successful downgraded my PSP without any hassle and i'm curious as to how i upgrade to the O.E firmware without hassle from an experienced PSP person in here how has used that before.

What recommdation firmware is the best ?

Are they any great PSP media palyers that will play Xvid or Divx at all ?

How can i play my Luminnes now that i have that logo or red screen ever time i press start or X hahaha

Thank you

my email is [email protected]

[tvrstl]

Should I sell Lumines now? Or should I wait till Lumines is patched everywhere? hmmm...

I'd wait:P

it'll be easyer to sell, and you can possibly sell it more expencive!

[Spooky_Cookie]

does it matter if i have a uk or eu psp and update using a north americal update?

Plus whats the best custom firmware to have?

Thanks in advance :)

[PhatWingChun]

I've just upgraded from 2.81 to 3.50 and then used this downgrader.

I have a Japanese PSP1000 and used the north american update.

Now to catch up on the things I've not been able to do. :)

[blackrave]

Fantastic news! Lumines is sold a bit expensive in retail stores. I'll try and get it to help others downgrade. Amazing work ... Spooky, doesn't matter and 3.40 OE-A is the best. :)

[pt9087]

If you have a question or need help go to the help section you will get more replies....

i noticed alot of unanswerd questions lol

[HumanIce]

OMFG.
3.50 downgrader has now been made! this is so awesome! its time to REALLY downgrade my friend's PSP once and for all!

[Axelius]

Phew, that was fast...(it took months after the tiff-exploit was found, until a downgrader was released). This will let one of my friends to join the "beautiful world of homebrew"

[gunntims0103]

This is great news. Good job noobz :)

[techgt]

I successful downgraded my PSP without any hassle and i'm curious as to how i upgrade to the O.E firmware without hassle from an experienced PSP person in here how has used that before.

What recommdation firmware is the best ?

Are they any great PSP media palyers that will play Xvid or Divx at all ?

How can i play my Luminnes now that i have that logo or red screen ever time i press start or X hahaha

Thank you

my email is [email protected]
Go here and download the 340 OE-A Easy installer , http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1134

[kjetil1991]

it works im on 1.5=) finaly

[Spooky_Cookie]

I can use homebrew now on my newly update 3.40OE-A :):):)

I was wonderin if theres like a guide on features and how to use recovery and stufff..........

[~~roach~~]

ultimatly i am new to the idea of homebrew i have downloaded the 3.50 downgrader and im trying to find a copy of lumines. Then im going to atempt after reading up a lil more on what i need to do and how to do it. i am excited at the idea of playing all my old nes games anywere. Any suggestions on what i should read(there is a whole lot to read) will be greatly appreciated. the only ???? i have is can i use my old nes roms on nesterJ???? I know all this is off the subject of this thead but i couldnt find any threads about the emulators or useing old nes roms

[donutman]

yea i dowloaded it but the problem is i cant get a copy of lumines....
it really sucks n cuz i went yesterday to like all the stores around n i couldnt find it....
its ok though cuz i have two psps
1 running firmware 3.40 wich is the one im gonna downgrade
n the other 1 running firmware 3.40 oe-a
so im ok for now =]

[Xianfrost]

Go here and download the 340 OE-A Easy installer , http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1134

Thank you worked like a charm :)


Only question now is how do i play luminess ? Can i get rid of the 1.5 downgrader info on my memory ?


Cause that seem sthe only way i can play luminnes again without it thinking i'm doing a firmware thing

[burrito]

Thank you worked like a charm :)


Only question now is how do i play luminess ? Can i get rid of the 1.5 downgrader info on my memory ?


Cause that seem sthe only way i can play luminnes again without it thinking i'm doing a firmware thing
After downgrading, all of the downgrader files (including the Lumines saves) can be deleted.

[gannon730]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEeeeeeeeessssssss about time lol ur my hero my bro is gunna love me

[Xianfrost]

Thanx :)

BTW where can i get a flash player to watch youtube videos on the 3.40OE and a Media player that playes all types of video files/versions

I had them when i had 1.5 when i first bought my PSP- can't find them(plus don't think they wil work with 3.40 oe)

Is there a place i can find applications and PSP and PSone games to download to my PSP ?

[Lodis]

I'm a little confused. I'm new to the PSP homebrew scene, so bare with me here. 8*)

From what I've read in the readme, this isn't a permanent downgrader? If I fully power off my PSP it reverts back to the normal 3.50?

Does this work with any firmware, or do I need to upgrade to 3.50 first (currently on 3.40) in order to use the downgrader? What firmware does it downgrade to?

What's all this about prx and hen formats? Is there a FAQ or Wiki somewhere that I can learn the basic terms and phrases I'm going to come across?

Thanks for your help with my concerns!

-- edit --

I missed the other readme for the downgrader itself, I only read the one for the patcher. Sorry about that.



It is a permenant downgrade and it reflashes the actual firmware on the Psp Nand. You will need to upgrade to an official Sony 3.50 firmware first before you can use this downgrader and it downgrades to 1.5.

1.5 firmware is completely open, from here you can either run Devhook to emulate higher firmwares or you can install 3.40 OE which is the best custom firmware in my opinion.

[sKilled]

yea i dowloaded it but the problem is i cant get a copy of lumines....
it really sucks n cuz i went yesterday to like all the stores around n i couldnt find it....
its ok though cuz i have two psps
1 running firmware 3.40 wich is the one im gonna downgrade
n the other 1 running firmware 3.40 oe-a
so im ok for now =]


If I were you I'd keep one on an OE and the other on an official Sony FW. Never know when that'll come in handy. Now that I've downgraded my PSP I'm going to get me another PSP for official Sony FW.

[donutman]

If I were you I'd keep one on an OE and the other on an official Sony FW. Never know when that'll come in handy. Now that I've downgraded my PSP I'm going to get me another PSP for official Sony FW.

i should huh....
i forgot about the sony checks thing so if i were to downgrade then i wouldnt be able to go back to the official firmwares....
thanx :thumbup:

[Sonicboy 101]

Awesome news! :)

[kjetil1991]

i used this now im on 3.40 oe =) i love the exploit and i grabbed the chance when i saw it no regrets love oe
OE4ever

[kyyubidx]

can anyone help buying from amazon?? i can't get it to work :(:(

[Veskgar]

Any response from SONY about this yet? They were real quick to act when the GTA 3.03 downgrader was released. Hell, there were articles about it on IGN, BBC, and everything. It could have been coincidental timing and SONY may have been ready to release 3.10 anyway, but the exploit was blocked and 3.10 was released within days.

I am really hoping that the new exploit won't be patched for some time. I am also hoping that Noobz haven't revealed all details about it or that maybe they have some more tricks up their sleeve in the event that SONY does block the exploit.

But I guess at this point, if people are foolish enough to upgrade beyond 3.50 despite the many downgraders, its their own fault.

Also, I've spotted PSP's at local stores within the USA with the letter R used as a box code. The letter R reportedly means 3.40 firmware pre-installed but I have not been able to verify. Does anyone know?

[Kimi_no_Zack]

wow, this is really great!
NOOBZ, you guys are amazing!!


yeah, any word from SONY yet?

[atari800]

it works
bought another one BRAND NEW and rented the game
it works 3.40 oe

now I got 2 - booohooohoohooohaaahaaahaahaha

[donutman]

well i went to the store and found lumines and bought it but since iz ma birthday i got two lumines umds now so im ok!!
told u i would get it sooner or later!
yea i havnt downgrded yet and not planing to and i think i might just sell 1 lumines on ebay becuz ppl are going bananas for this game right now!! lol

[Dr4X101]

Im a complete n00b to all this, so lemme get this straight: i have to buy lumines? and then run this thing on my psp, and it'll downgrade it so i can play all my homebrew games? and theres only a VERy small chance it'll totally screw my psp?

[jonezybaby]

^^ pretty much, read thru readme several hundred times so u dont do sumet wrong and fuk it up!

[JPJunkie]

Great News!

Downgrading is easy all you have to do is read the readme file over and over again and you will be fine

[PRAYING4TIDALWAVES]

any ****in time, any ****in day, learn2swim, see you down in Arizona bay........

[Goatfacekilla]

alright, my psp is downgraded to 1.50 and now I want to upgrade to 3.40OE. But now I try to plug the usb in my psp, and my computer doesn't recognize it. What's going on?

[Goatfacekilla]

nevermind, my computer is retarded. I got it. yay!

[PimpDaz]

i may be stupid here but the sony site will only allow me to download firmware 3.52 not 3.50 am i totally buggered or wot???

[Cloudhunter]

No, get the 3.50 update from http://dl.qj.net

[PimpDaz]

aha thanks dude got it
just need that pesky lumines game now lol
thanks anyway

[ichibanbaby]

HEY SORRY GUYS I CANT GET IT TO WORK WILL ANYONE HELP THIS LIL GIRL?

OK SO I READ " THE Downgrader_HOWTO"

Here are the steps to downgrade any 3.50 PSP to 1.50:

1 - If you have a 3.50 PSP skip to step 6

2 - Download 3.50 update from here:
http://dl.qj.net/PSP-Firmware-3.50-(North-America)-PSP/pg/12/fid/13840/catid/163

3 - Unzip and place the file in <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

4 - On the PSP, run the 3.50 update from the memory stick under the Game menu.

5 - Delete <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE

6 - Copy the contents of the folder MS_ROOT from the 3.50 downgrader ZIP to
the memory stick

7 - Unzip the 1.50 update to a temporary folder. Rename the EBOOT.PBP to
UPDATE.PBP and copy it to <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/ . DO NOT
OVERWRITE PSP/GAME/UPDATE/EBOOT.PBP!

8 - Load Lumines and press x to start the game

9 - The screen will clear to black and fill with a light blue colour, then
the PSP will reset itself

10 - Check that HEN is running by going to system settings, then to
"System Information" and it should show up as system version
350 HEN

11 - If it is showing up as HEN then go to the memory stick and
run the x.yz update

12 - If you have an unpatched TA-082 or higher motherboard, you will be
prompted to allow the downgrader to patch your motherboard so it
can be safely downgraded. The downgrader will not let you proceed
without patching, if your motherboard requires it.

13 - Before the downgrader does anything to your PSP it will ask
for you to agree to what it is doing, if you no longer want to
continue press the Right Shoulder Button (R-TRIGGER).

14 - Once you have agreed to start the downgrade do not unplug the
PSP, or try and restart it

15 - Once finished the PSP will ask you to press X, and reset itself

16 - If it comes up saying that the settings are corrupt, press x
to continue, this will mean you will need to re-enter the
settings for network connections into your PSP, otherwise go to
step 18

17 - Load the included NetConfigBackup application in your PSP, and select to
restore, this will take the backup that was done of the network config
that was done automatically during the downgrade.

18 - All done now :-) Hopefully you now have a 1.50 PSP. Enjoy it responsibly.




NUMBER 9 STEP - dont really happen for me..i have lumine the greatest hit verison..i have successfully upgrade from 2.81 to 3.50 but i cant down grade to 1.50

STEP 10 it tell me to check "System Information" and it should show up as system version
350 HEN" but my just says "verison 3.50"

and for STEP 7 Unzip the 1.50 update to a temporary folder. Rename the EBOOT.PBP to
UPDATE.PBP and copy it to <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/ .

i did tat also but my lumine wont reboot..can anyone help me out plzzzzz!!

[Takean]

Can someone plz help me. I have the TA-082 motherboard. I followed the directions to a "t"...and for some reason I am running into a problem. I am at the point where the psp is showing 3.50 HEN...so once I boot up the x.yz update...it loads, then says it cannot find update.pbp. Its in the correct folder..and it is the 1.50 update....just as the directions said....and i still cannot get it to do anything but continue to say...cannot find update.pbp. So now i'm stuck. Plz anyone :)

[Takean]

Can someone plz help me. I have the TA-082 motherboard. I followed the directions to a "t"...and for some reason I am running into a problem. I am at the point where the psp is showing 3.50 HEN...so once I boot up the x.yz update...it loads, then says it cannot find update.pbp. Its in the correct folder..and it is the 1.50 update....just as the directions said....and i still cannot get it to do anything but continue to say...cannot find update.pbp. So now i'm stuck. Plz anyone :)

Nevermind. It would appear sometimes windows renames the file: update.pbp.pbp ;p yay microsoft. Thanks anyway :)

[darkness angel 777]

I downgraded very easy without any problems.
you just need the 1.50 eboot and lumines I think
its the best downgrader.