Downgrading

[MicroNut]

Just like Xandu said you will need a modified PSP to change the batteries serial number which you don't have.
You have 2 other options available to you.
Read again.

[bishop_74]

So I have been trying to figure this out for the past 24 hours. Seems like you need a Pandora's battery to downgrade to get Homebrew, and if you want a Pandora's battery you need to format the battery with a PSP with Homebrew already on it. Hmmmm... Confucius say conundrum.

[bishop_74]

FYI...

Found this but you have to physically crack open your battery. Really hoping to avoid this but since I do not have access to another PSP with Homebrew already on it I think it is my only option.

http://www.pspmod.com/forums/psp-har...ew-method.html

[MicroNut]

Yes that an option that I mentioned in my post
Did you read it?
You have 3 options.

[bishop_74]

Yes that an option that I mentioned in my post
Did you read it?
You have 3 options.

Sure did MicroNut. Just thought it was the least desireable of all the options. Looks like I don't have any other options unfortunately. Still not seeing a foolproof way of doing it without:
A) Spending money and destroying a battery.
B) Knowing someone that has a spare PSP that happens to have Homebrew on it.

[No_one_in_particular]

I dunno, but buying a Datel tool battery sounds pretty fool-proof to me, if you're unwilling/unable to mod a battery yourself.

I wouldn't say Pandora-izing a battery is necessarily destroying a battery either, it's always wise to have one incase anything goes wrong, or you'd just like to be able to freely go from firmware to firmware.

[MicroNut]

Well you don't have to destroy the battery with a hard mod. (even though thats easy to do)
Technically it is reversible or you can install a switch.
But it is the hardest and if you not savvy with type of thing its best avoided.

Changing the serial number of the battery does not destroy it and it is reversible. (Although not a wise thing to do)
Like I said it also possible to use a Pandora battery as normal if you know who to further modify the boot processes on the memory stick.
You "could" run on AC power until you figure out how to modify you memory stick to dual boot.

Why not buy a Datel Battery TOOL?
As "No_one_in_particular" pointed out (lol)
That seems like a pretty fool proof way to go.
(Although its not possible to Dual boot to one)

A Pandora Battery is an extremely wise thing to own if you want custom firmware on your PSP.
The amount of time and agony you save if something goes wrong is well worth the investment.
Its the ultimate insurance.

[Ultimate warrior]

http://www.pspmod.com/forums/psp-har...ew-method.html

That link will lead you to make a magic memory stick and a Pandora's Battery (although I HIGHLY suggest you just buy one). When it gets to the optional step of upgrading your firmware, go for m33 3.71-4 instead of 3.71-3,since the -4 version has less bugs in it. Also, I would highly suggest you not upgrade to anything after 3.71-4. Just stick with 3.71-4 as it runs PS games the best, and since all you want to do is emulate games, you won't need to upgrade your CFW at all. Need any help just PM me. I will be glad to answer all of your questions!