Using the "Pandora's Battery" Unbricker

[x3sphere]

Note: Following the instructions in this guide will NOT unbrick a PSP Slim. If you're looking to unbrick your PSP Slim, please check out the Universal Unbricker guide (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780). The universal unbricker works with both the PSP Phat and Slim, whereas this method only works on the Phat.

What is Pandora's Battery?
Sony's unbricking services use a special battery to boot up the so-called "Service Mode" on PSP. By following this guide, you will be able to convert any ordinary PSP battery into the very same battery Sony uses to unbrick and restore PSP firmwares.

Who created it?
It was created by a team consisting of some of the most well-known developers on the PSP scene, including Adrahil, BOOSTER, Cswindle, Dark_AleX, Ditlew, Fanjita, Joek2100, Jim, Mathieulh, Nem, Psp250, Skylark, and TyRaNiD.

Guide Credits
Posted with credits and permission from FreePlay @ http://f6y.ath.cx/pspdev/PandoraGuide.html

The following steps will guide you through the process of converting your PSP battery into Pandora's Battery, which then can be used for restoring the PSP firmware a.k.a unbricking. Please note that you must be running firmware 1.5 or any custom firmware to convert the battery. Once the battery is converted, however, it can be used on any PSP.

Requirements:
Firmware 1.5 Update (http://72.29.74.204/~exophase/external/150.PBP)
Pandora Battery ZIP Archive (http://exophase.com/files/psp/pandora.zip)
Memory Stick PRO DUO (32MB sticks are usually DUO, so they won't work)
Regular PSP Battery (do NOT use Slim batteries, they won't work)

Step 1: Extract the .ZIP file, using WinRAR or any similar utility.

Step 2: Insert the memory stick that you want to turn into a "magic memory stick." Back up the contents of the stick to your computer.

Step 3: Use the built-in format tool (in the PSP System Settings menu) to reformat your memory stick.

Step 4: Connect your PSP in USB mode.

Step 5: Open a command prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd)

Step 6: In the command prompt, switch into the 'mspformat' folder you extracted in step 1... wherever you put it.

Step 7: Type "mspformat X" where X is the drive of your PSP. Do not include the colon. For example, my PSP is connected at O:, so I type "mspformat O".

You should see a prompt like this:

>>> C:\psp\pandora\mspformat>mspformat.exe O
>>> You are about to format the drive O.
>>> All data will be lost. Do you want to continue? [Y]


Type 'y'.

>>> y


and you should see

>>> Drive successfully formatted, and partition moved.


Step 8: Disconnect from USB mode, then remove and re-insert your memory stick. Reconnect in USB mode.

Step 9: On the root of your memory stick if there is not a folder called PSP than create it, next go inside the PSP folder and make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150. If you don't have them, make them.

Step 10: Copy the two folders from 'battery' into GAME (for 1.50) or GAME150 (for custom firmware). The folders should be named "pandora_battery" and "pandora_battery%", so they should be \PSP\GAME\pandora_battery and \PSP\GAME\pandora_battery% (or \PSP\GAME150\pandora_battery and \PSP\GAME150\pandora_battery%).

Step 11: Disconnect from USB mode, insert the battery you wish to use as your unbricker, and run "Pandora's Battery Creator" from the Memory Stick section of the GAME menu.

Step 12: ***OPTIONAL - SEE NOTE *** Press Triangle to back up the contents of your battery's flash into a file on you memory stick. The program will automatically exit. Run "Pandora's Battery Creator" one more time. *Note:* This step is REQUIRED if you want to make this a normal battery again; otherwise it's optional.

Step 13: Press X to turn your battery into an unbricking battery (a Service Mode battery). The program will automatically exit.

Step 14: Connect in USB mode.

Step 15: Copy the Firmware 1.50 update file onto the root of your memory stick; it should be the same place as your "PSP" folder. Rename it to "UPDATE.PBP".

Step 16: The extracted folder "installer" contains two folders. Copy both of these into the same place you copied "pandora_battery".

Step 17: Disconnect from USB mode and run "Pandora's Battery Firm. Installer" from the Memory Stick section of the GAME menu.

Step 18: Press X to unpack the 1.50 firmware files into their proper place on your memory stick. The program will automatically exit. If this step fails, go back into USB mode and rename "UPDATE.PBP" to just "UPDATE", then try again.

Step 19: Connect in USB mode. Look in the root of your memory stick (where you have the PSP folder and the UPDATE.PBP file). There should be a file named "msipl.bin".

Step 20: Copy "msipl.bin" into the folder called "msinst" that was extracted from the ZIP file.

Step 21: In the Command Prompt, switch into the "msinst" folder... wherever you put it.

Step 22: Type "msinst X msipl.bin" where X is the drive of your PSP. Do not include the colon. For example, my PSP is connected at O:, so I type "msinst O msipl.bin".

You should see a prompt like this. I guarantee that your stuff will be slightly different; it depends on how your computer is set up, what sort of memory stick you have, and so on. As long as you get the "Are You Sure? [Y]" prompt, you know that the msipl.bin file is OK.

>>> C:\psp\pandora\msinst>msinst O msipl.bin
>>> PSP MS IPL Installer
>>> Load IPL code msipl.bin
>>> 241664 bytes(59 block) readed
>>>
>>> Target DRIVE is 7
>>> Check partation Sector
>>> boot status 0x80
>>> start head 0x05
>>> start sec/cyl 0x0004
>>> partation type 0x06
>>> last head 0x0F
>>> last sec/cyl 0xB7E0
>>> abs sector 0x00000810
>>> ttl sector 0x000767F0
>>> signature 0xAA55
>>> Check BPB Sector
>>> signature AA55
>>> Check free reserved sector:OK
>>> Write ABS Sector 0x10 to 0x1E7
>>> Are You Sure ?[Y]


Type 'y'.

>>> y


and you should see

>>> Write MS BOOT CODE


That means that you now have a "magic" memory stick.

You're all set!

To unbrick a bricked PSP (this part's a lot easier, I promise):

1. With a working PSP or memory stick reader, copy the firmware 1.50 update file into the root of the "magic" memory stick, namd UPDATE.PBP, just like in step 15 above.
2. Insert the "magic" memory stick.
3. Insert the unbricker battery. Your wifi, memory stick, and power lights should all turn on temporarily, and a menu should appear.
4. Press X. After it checks the update file, you should get another menu.
5. Press X to write Firmware 1.50 onto the PSP.

That's it... just let it work!

[Chilly Willy]

I just got through trying all this: it works just as advertised, folks. No worries. I backed up the eeprom on my battery for the heck of it, and ran Pandora and dumped my nand. I have to say, I'm VERY impressed with what these folks have done. Just when I thought I couldn't be amazed any more. :D

[supaquickt]

Thanks to FreePlay and x3sphere for putting this up. Posted in News thread but I think its good to stick it here as well as I'm sure people want to know experiences at this early stage, followed this guide and had no problems at all downgrading a 3.40.

I used the following:

Memory Stick: 1gb pro duo Original SANDISK
Battery: Original SONY

EDIT: And another successful downgrade 3.11

[Acerthief]

this is awesome! i downgraded three 3.10, one 3.40, one 3.51 and all worked!
This a just.... damn i can't put this into works. too fascinating

[dennis96411]

But what do you mean when you say:
Step 6: In the command prompt, switch into the 'mspformat' folder you extracted in step 1... wherever you put it.

[cyrus]

uhm so wait.. how do you use this to downgrade a psp that has 3.50 fw?can somebody pls tell me or show me how?im a little confused..thanks in advance guys.. :w00t:

[Acerthief]

But what do you mean when you say:
Step 6: In the command prompt, switch into the 'mspformat' folder you extracted in step 1... wherever you put it.

say you put the mspformat folder in C:\. then after you get to C:\ on your command line, type mspformat.exe i (i stands for the letter of you PSP drive). then press enter, and it's going to ask you if are sure to format. type y, and format.

uhm so wait.. how do you use this to downgrade a psp that has 3.50 fw?can somebody pls tell me or show me how?im a little confused..thanks in advance guys.. :w00t:

after the batter and memory stick is made, take out the battery and ms out of the psp for a few seconds, the put the memory stick in back FIRST then the battery. it's going to get to the "service mode" screen, press X and follow the instructions.


EDIT: no offence x3, but i'd say it might still be confusing. i'll take a few screen shot and see if you want to put it on. how bout that?
EDIT2: uploading picture on photobucket done! waiting for your call x3sphere!!

[Chilly Willy]

uhm so wait.. how do you use this to downgrade a psp that has 3.50 fw?can somebody pls tell me or show me how?im a little confused..thanks in advance guys.. :w00t:

Pandora's battery requires a homebrew enabled PSP to make the battery and memstick. After they are made, they can be used on any PSP to downgrade or unbrick the PSP. People are already making and selling Pandora batteries and sticks on eBay for people without access to a homebrew enabled PSP to make their own.

Assuming you have the battery and stick, you put the stick into the PSP, then insert the battery. The PSP will automatically turn on and go into service mode, showing the Pandora menu where you can choose to downgrade the PSP, back up the NAND flash, or restore the NAND flash. It's that simple. It's MAKING the battery and stick that is confusing to people.

[x3sphere]

But what do you mean when you say:
Step 6: In the command prompt, switch into the 'mspformat' folder you extracted in step 1... wherever you put it.

In the command prompt, just switch to the mspformat folder. Like this:

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Typing "cd .." takes you to the previous folder, and typing "cd folder_name" will enter the folder.

[supaquickt]

Its a great guide the only mistake I had was on step 9 when it says:

"Step 9: On your memory stick, make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150 in a folder named PSP. If you don't have them, make them."

I was eager to get this to work and stupidly just create the GAME and GAME150 folders straight on the root (hits head). I realized in step 10 when I read the path, absolute noobs to CFW and DOS might not pick it up.

Maybe something like:

"Step 9: On the root of your memory stick if there is not a folder called PSP than create it, next go inside the PSP folder and make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150. If you don't have them, make them."

[x3sphere]

Its a great guide the only mistake I had was on step 9 when it says:

"Step 9: On your memory stick, make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150 in a folder named PSP. If you don't have them, make them."

I was eager to get this to work and stupidly just create the GAME and GAME150 folders straight on the root (hits head). I realized in step 10 when I read the path, absolute noobs to CFW and DOS might not pick it up.

Maybe something like:

"Step 9: On the root of your memory stick if there is not a folder called PSP than create it, next go inside the PSP folder and make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150. If you don't have them, make them."

Yeah good idea. I updated it :)

[Chilly Willy]

Its a great guide the only mistake I had was on step 9 when it says:

"Step 9: On your memory stick, make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150 in a folder named PSP. If you don't have them, make them."

I was eager to get this to work and stupidly just create the GAME and GAME150 folders straight on the root (hits head). I realized in step 10 when I read the path, absolute noobs to CFW and DOS might not pick it up.

Maybe something like:

"Step 9: On the root of your memory stick if there is not a folder called PSP than create it, next go inside the PSP folder and make sure that you have folders named GAME and GAME150. If you don't have them, make them."

Oh, by the same token, having JUST game and game150 won't work (or didn't for me). You also need to make the following in PSP before it shows the games: COMMON, SAVEDATA, and SYSTEM. You don't need anything in them, but the directories need to be there or the XMB won't show the games (it didn't for me in 3.52 M33-4).

[jedsteroo]

Currently I don't have a USB cable to connect my computer to my PSP. However what i've been doing all these while is by using a memory card reader which is plugged into the USB slot of my computer to read my Sandisk 2GB MS PRO DUO. I have executed the programme to extract the firmware of 1.50 and the file mispl.bin is in the root folder of my memory stick.

my msinst folder containing the msint.exe file is on my desktop.

what should i do now?

[x3sphere]

Currently I don't have a USB cable to connect my computer to my PSP. However what i've been doing all these while is by using a memory card reader which is plugged into the USB slot of my computer to read my Sandisk 2GB MS PRO DUO. I have executed the programme to extract the firmware of 1.50 and the file mispl.bin is in the root folder of my memory stick.

my msinst folder containing the msint.exe file is on my desktop.

what should i do now?

Move the msipl.bin file to the msinst folder

Then open up command prompt, switch to the msinst folder, and type:

msinst X msipl.bin

Remember to replace X with the letter of your memory stick drive.

[jedsteroo]

how to 'switch to the minst folder' in command prompt? what do i type in there

[Acerthief]

cd\ to go the out of the directory.
cd folder_name to get in a specific folder.

[jedsteroo]

Currently this is the scenario,

my "msinst" folder containing the msinst.exe and msipd.bin file is on my desktop.

therefore my memory stick itself does not contain the msipd.bin file and the msint folder containing the msinst.exe file right??

also, i go to start>run>cmd

C:\Documents and Settings\user\cd\ --------> bold is what i typed in

i get this:

C:\cd folder_msinst ------> bold is what i typed in.

the reply was:

the system cannot find the path specified.

[x3sphere]

Currently this is the scenario,

my "msinst" folder containing the msinst.exe and msipd.bin file is on my desktop.

therefore my memory stick itself does not contain the msipd.bin file and the msint folder containing the msinst.exe file right??

also, i go to start>run>cmd

C:\Documents and Settings\user\cd\ --------> bold is what i typed in

i get this:

C:\cd folder_msinst ------> bold is what i typed in.

the reply was:

the system cannot find the path specified.

Command prompt works like this..

You can type "cd .." to go back a folder, or type "cd folder" to enter a folder, where "folder" is the folder you want to enter.

I don't know where the Pandora archive contents are located on your computer but if you had them in C:\ then the MS-DOS window would look like this:

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Hopefully that makes more sense.

[jedsteroo]

C:\Documents and Settings\msinst>msinst H msipl.bin
PSP MS IPL Installer
Load IPL code msipl.bin
241664 bytes(59 block) readed Target DRIVE is 1
Check partation Sector
boot status 0x80
start head 0x0B
start sec/cyl 0x0018
partation type 0x06
last head 0x7F
last sec/cyl 0xCFE0
abs sector 0x00000177
ttl sector 0x003CF689
signature 0xAA55
Check BPB Sector
signature AA55
Check free reserved sector:to small reserved sectors

This is what i get i don't have an option to hit Yes!

[x3sphere]

C:\Documents and Settings\msinst>msinst H msipl.bin
PSP MS IPL Installer
Load IPL code msipl.bin
241664 bytes(59 block) readed Target DRIVE is 1
Check partation Sector
boot status 0x80
start head 0x0B
start sec/cyl 0x0018
partation type 0x06
last head 0x7F
last sec/cyl 0xCFE0
abs sector 0x00000177
ttl sector 0x003CF689
signature 0xAA55
Check BPB Sector
signature AA55
Check free reserved sector:to small reserved sectors

This is what i get i don't have an option to hit Yes!

You probably haven't ran the mspformat utility which was mentioned in the steps before this.

[Chilly Willy]

The mspformat utility leaves some space free in front of the partition on the stick. The free space is room for the custom IPL which msinst writes to that free space. So if you don't use mspformat, there's no free space before the FAT partition on the stick for msinst to save the IPL to. Sevice mode merely loads whatever data is at the start of the stick, so the IPL HAS to be in that part of the stick. Think of it as the boot sectors of the harddrive in your computer.

[dwarrior]

after reading all this i am not able to do this on 3.51?

[x3sphere]

after reading all this i am not able to do this on 3.51?

Well, of course you can use the battery to downgrade 3.51, but you'll need someone with firmware 1.5 or any custom firmware to convert the battery for you.

[jedsteroo]

what if i tried reformatting my battery and the result was FAT 12 not supported?

[jedsteroo]

solve my own problem by a lil trial and error.

anyone out there who faces such a problem simply type "cd .." (without the " ") to get out of that specific folder.

2nd step: type "format X:" (where X is your drive for your memory stick ; without the " ")

click "enter" key

3rd step: type "cd mspformat" (without the " ")

4th step: type "mspformat X" (without the " ")

type "y" (without the " ")

[PhreakAccident]

I made my magic stick using a Sony 512MB Duo Pro. After creating the magic stick I then copied the 3.40OE updater with the DAX file to my GAME folder of the magic stick, as well as the M33 Update and M33-4 Updater into the GAME150. So all I have to do once I get any PSP to version 1.50 is to change out the battery, keep my magic stick in, and update away. A tremendous time saver!

I've done from 3.52 on a new mobo with no problems.

PA

[imobile]

when i was trying to format the men stick with mspformat it keep popping up "open error [read]??? so where did i do wrong???

[x3sphere]

when i was trying to format the men stick with mspformat it keep popping up "open error [read]??? so where did i do wrong???

By any chance are you running Vista? I don't think the program is compatible with Vista (got the same error) - I had to use XP when running it.

[puffedkirby]

Ok.
i understand the whole making a special battery idea.
but one thing puzzles me.

i want to downgrade my friends 3.52 for him and i CAN make the battery b/c i have a 3.52 M33 firmware. The thing i want to know is can you use the pandora battery to play the psp, or do u have to buy another one AFTER you unbrick the psp?

Thanks.

*edit*
i just read through the guide
and


Step 12: ***OPTIONAL - SEE NOTE *** Press Triangle to back up the contents of your battery's flash into a file on you memory stick. The program will automatically exit. Run "Pandora's Battery Creator" one more time. *Note:* This step is REQUIRED if you want to make this a normal battery again; otherwise it's optional.

how do u change it back after?

[Acerthief]

Check out THIS (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3225) guide here. You'll need to take out your A/C adapter.

If you made a backup(backup eeprom.bin by pressing triangle before you convert it into a jigkick battery)
don't press square like what it said in the guide given above.
press L+R to put the eeprom.bin back to the battery.
it might get an error the first time, but try a few more times and it will flash the battery eeprom.bin properly.

[puffedkirby]

many thanks
:biggrin:

[Harrash]

how do you play psp games on a psp if you already downloaded the roms

[Cheezeball99]

how do you play psp games on a psp if you already downloaded the roms

:ohmy:No, no, no. We don't support piracy here.

[Nutronic]

So can i turn my psp with official 3.52 firmware into a 1.50 psp with this routine?

[Acerthief]

yup you can. any firmware on an old PSP works.

[Nutronic]

Its just a shame I dont know anyone with a 1.5 psp otherwise i'd have a go!! and I aint buying one off ebay.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/pandora-psp_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300

[Acerthief]

anyone with a custom firmware (3.40OE or 3.52M33) works as well!

[TimTiger]

I can honestly say this thing works, just bored I did every method I could think of to brick the thing. the only thing I havent done is the tiff brick that came out for a bit. I still have a running PSP on 3.52 M33

[gkid007]

SO, i am a newbie, can i downgrade 3.71 with this process? because i'm currently running 3.71 on my fat psp. ALso how safe is it?

Thank you all, you are all wounderfull people

[Acerthief]

It works on all firmwares, and you don't have to worry if it fails.
Pandora batteries is also used to unbricked PSP. so if anything happens just unbrickit using the same method.

[cody23]

On cmd mine says that the msipl.bin cant be opened. I was wondering if anyone could please helpl me , thanks in advance.

[x3sphere]

On cmd mine says that the msipl.bin cant be opened. I was wondering if anyone could please helpl me , thanks in advance.

Is the msipl.bin file in the same folder as msinst.exe?

[assasinbob]

did they block this or somethin because i just upgraded to 3.7, well i shouldnt say i my stupid brother did and when i run the pandora battery it say cannot start game and i cant proceed any further

[x3sphere]

did they block this or somethin because i just upgraded to 3.7, well i shouldnt say i my stupid brother did and when i run the pandora battery it say cannot start game and i cant proceed any further

You need a homebrew-enabled PSP to convert the battery and install the memory stick files.

If you don't know anyone who has a homebrew-enabled PSP, then you can buy an already converted battery.

Refer to SonicTH's post for more information:

http://forums.exophase.com/showpost.php?p=19084&postcount=19

[assasinbob]

You need a homebrew-enabled PSP to convert the battery and install the memory stick files.

If you don't know anyone who has a homebrew-enabled PSP, then you can buy an already converted battery.

Refer to SonicTH's post for more information:

http://forums.exophase.com/showpost.php?p=19084&postcount=19


so basically u need an already messed with psp crap. is there ANYWAY besideds buying one to converta a stock psp running 3.7 into 1.5 then m33. this is my ultimate goal, plus ive never done this b4 so that doesnt help

[x3sphere]

is there ANYWAY besideds buying one to converta a stock psp running 3.7 into 1.5 then m33

Nope, not at this time.

[assasinbob]

Nope, not at this time.

k then ill prob stick with ofw for right now

[Clyde18]

Forgive me for being such a n00b to ask the following questions...

Okay lets say I decide to use this "Pandora's Battery" Unbricker to downgrade an a PSP, as I've read, its not a full 1.50 FW right? But, does this still mean that in order to "upgrade" to OE firmware, like say 3.40-OEA, do i just follow the guide made for normal 1.50FW?

Do do i need to do something more to this "not-full 1.50FW" first before I can upgrade it to OE?

Thanks a bunch, I hope you guys can understand what I'm trying to ask here...

[Cheezeball99]

Forgive me for being such a n00b to ask the following questions...

Okay lets say I decide to use this "Pandora's Battery" Unbricker to downgrade an a PSP, as I've read, its not a full 1.50 FW right? But, does this still mean that in order to "upgrade" to OE firmware, like say 3.40-OEA, do i just follow the guide made for normal 1.50FW?

Do do i need to do something more to this "not-full 1.50FW" first before I can upgrade it to OE?

Thanks a bunch, I hope you guys can understand what I'm trying to ask here...

Don't be afraid, no need to forgive, all questions are welcome here.:smile:

Anyway, no, you don't need to do anything special before install, say, an OE or M33 firmware after using Pandora's Battery.:thumbup1:

[Clyde18]

Don't be afraid, no need to forgive, all questions are welcome here.:smile:

Anyway, no, you don't need to do anything special before install, say, an OE or M33 firmware after using Pandora's Battery.:thumbup1:

Wow! That's great news then! Hmm... the only thing left for me to do is to pluck up my courage and try this myself!

Thx Cheezeball99 :smile:

[Cheezeball99]

Wow! That's great news then! Hmm... the only thing left for me to do is to pluck up my courage and try this myself!

Thx Cheezeball99 :smile:

No probs, d00derino, anytime.:thumbup1:

[donsammy]

Ive Got A Phat Psp With Ofw 3.71, Can I Use The Pandora To Download To 1.50???

[Cheezeball99]

Ive Got A Phat Psp With Ofw 3.71, Can I Use The Pandora To Download To 1.50???

You should be able to. I'm not 100% on that, but I don't see why not.

[donsammy]

Has Anydody Try The 3.71 Downgrader With Pandora???

Cheezeball99: "Answered in another thread."

[komplexq]

Hey, a couple quick statements that I need confirmation on, as I have loads of pages of printed guides (obvious noob), and just when I think I've gotten exactly what to do, something throws me off


1) Pandora's battery (to d/g to 1.5) can be made with any PSP which has an official Sony FW as long as we use the files provided in this thread?

2) Making pandora's battery using these files can only be done up to Sony official 3.52FW?

3) If one has official Sony FW 3.71, they will need to either find a PSP with a custom firmware already installed, or purchase a pre-made pandora's battery online?

4) Lumines or GTA is not necessary for this process, but it is an alternative method?

Thanks a bunch in advance, you guys are awesome in those forums.

[Acerthief]

1)Pandora Cannot be made on ANY Sony official Firmware.
Only with custom firmware can you make the battery (3.40OE-A, 3.51/3.52M33)

2)Answered in 1).

3)As long as they have official firmware, they will need to either find a PSP with a custom firmware already installed, or purchase a pre-made pandora's battery online. (Ctrl+C Ctrl+V RocksXD)

4)For any official firmware later than 3.51 (including 3.51), there's is no other methods

[gargoyle67]

Hi Just been reading the guide and I'm just about to order a GENUINE SONY 1800MAH REPLACEMENT BATTERY, But it's for a normal PSP do I need a slim version for a slim and lite PSP or will any battery do? To make a Pandora's Battery.
Thanx:smile:

[Cheezeball99]

Hi Just been reading the guide and I'm just about to order a GENUINE SONY 1800MAH REPLACEMENT BATTERY, But it's for a normal PSP do I need a slim version for a slim and lite PSP or will any battery do? To make a Pandora's Battery.
Thanx:smile:

Quite the contrary, gargoyle- If you use a PSP Slim and Lite's battery it won't work- the battery itself will be come unoperable. You need to use a PSP phat's battery.

[gargoyle67]

Thanks Cheezeball, so I'll be ok with this phats battery http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120165377140&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

[Cheezeball99]

Thanks Cheezeball, so I'll be ok with this phats battery http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120165377140&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

Should be.:smile:

[b4k4kun]

There's a universal unbricker release that does 3.71M33 now. Universal meaning that it works for both the old and slim psp. I tried it myself, and it works perfectly fine(although on the slim since you can't see any menu it was all guess and check). The one downfall though, is that I am unable to run the Pandora Battery Creator on my 3.71M33 firmware to restore back my battery, so I had to borrow my friend's 3.52 to convert it back to normal.

*edit* forgot to mention that i was trying to restore using my 3.71M33 old school psp. that's the one coined as "phat" right? :X

[x3sphere]

There's a universal unbricker release that does 3.71M33 now. Universal meaning that it works for both the old and slim psp. I tried it myself, and it works perfectly fine(although on the slim since you can't see any menu it was all guess and check). The one downfall though, is that I am unable to run the Pandora Battery Creator on my 3.71M33 firmware to restore back my battery, so I had to borrow my friend's 3.52 to convert it back to normal.

*edit* forgot to mention that i was trying to restore using my 3.71M33 old school psp. that's the one coined as "phat" right? :X

Yep that's the Phat PSP.

In case you need to use it in the future, there is a version of the Pandora Battery Creator that can be run on 3.71 M33:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3759

[nmb]

Quite the contrary, gargoyle- If you use a PSP Slim and Lite's battery it won't work- the battery itself will be come unoperable. You need to use a PSP phat's battery.

sorry bout the noob question but a phat pandora battery and stick, can we "fix" slim psp's?

[Acerthief]

yup. as long as there's the battery and memory stick you can fix any PSP, both phat/slim.

[x3sphere]

sorry bout the noob question but a phat pandora battery and stick, can we "fix" slim psp's?

yes but this guide is not for Slim PSPs, only for Phat.

Alex released a new version of the unbricker which works on both.

See here: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[nmb]

another noob stupid q. is there a problem of using a pandora battery always? instead of reverting to a normal battery?

[x3sphere]

another noob stupid q. is there a problem of using a pandora battery always? instead of reverting to a normal battery?

One drawback, sleep mode won't work if your PSP is running on a pandora battery.

[NinjaMaster]

So I used Dark Alex's guide for 3.40OE-A on a PSP FW1.5 (I done this a stack of times on others but this is the 1st time I've encountered a problem!) Everything appeared to run fine but on powering the PSP up all I get is a quick flash of the memory stick light then nothing. PSP stays powered up but blank screen. Can't power it down either have to take out the battery.

So I attempted to make a Pandora battery on my own (working!) PSP running FW 3.40OE-A. Followed the instructions but after inserting the stick and battery to bricked PSP same results. I'm assuming the battery can be made with this FW (3.40OE-A?)

Does it also have to be Sony parts? I'm using a 3rd party battery and memory stick?

Any clues/help appreciated.

[NinjaMaster]

Was the 3rd party battery. Used an official Sony battery and working now.

[Acerthief]

Sadly, your PSP is bricked.
and you can't make a battery with a bricked PSP :(

On the other hand,
I Recommend Using SanDisk memory sticks,
and here are the list of compatible batteries to make a Pandora.

Known compatible batteries:

* Sony PSP 1800mAh Battery Pack
* Datel PSP Battery 3600mAh 2X
* Datel PSP Battery 1800 MaxPower
* Sony PSP-280 2200mAh
* Atomic Battery Pack 3.6v 1800 mAh

[NinjaMaster]

Sadly, your PSP is bricked.

Nope! Used an offical Sony battery and everything working fine. :)

[Acerthief]

great then!
i jsut remembered.
you can't use the pandora battery for a normal boot unless you've modded the memory stick.
I believe that's your problem right?

[x3sphere]

great then!
i jsut remembered.
you can't use the pandora battery for a normal boot unless you've modded the memory stick.
I believe that's your problem right?

That's right... but I don't think he asked that anywhere :P

[fluoride]

So I have a PSP running 3.71. Will all these instructions also just work without problems because in the OP it says that I must be running firmware 1.50 or any custom firmware to convert the battery. Right now this is not the case for me. Can I just go ahead and do it or should I do something else first?

I have no other previous experience when it comes to PSP modifacations so I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Thanks!

[Acerthief]

So I have a PSP running 3.71. Will all these instructions also just work without problems because in the OP it says that I must be running firmware 1.50 or any custom firmware to convert the battery. Right now this is not the case for me. Can I just go ahead and do it or should I do something else first?

I have no other previous experience when it comes to PSP modifacations so I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Thanks!

If your on the official 3.71, then I'm sorry, you're stuck. Mostly because this process needs a homebrew-enabled PSP to do the "final" job.
Look around for people that has homebrew-enabled PSP, or you can check out people will to in the forum or noobz.eu (http://noobz.eu)

[bad boy]

dose this work for psp fw 3.71

[x3sphere]

dose this work for psp fw 3.71

It does, but you need a PSP with custom firmware or firmware 1.5 to create the battery + magic memory stick.

[NinjaMaster]

After I have "pandora"'d my battery how do I get it back to a normal battery. I backed up the firmware from original onto memory card but now everytime I boot up it's asking me to downgrade my PSP.

I did "undo" the changes last week but can't remember how :confused1:

[Acerthief]

HERE (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3225) is the guide to convert back. :)

[bru]

Thank You x3sphere

(My first time.)
I picked up a PSP with the dreaded V3.51 off ebay and followed your brilliant guide to the letter.

I now have a beautiful version 1.50.

Next update is 3.52m33 > 3.71M33, (I love the mini menu) I don't care if I screw something up and brick it as I am now fully loaded.
1 Gb Scandisk Duo Pro.
Sony 1800 mAh pandora battery.

[franky_402]

ok, i know theres a way to harmod the battery to make it a pandora. Couldnt i just buy a spare battery hardmod it to be a pandora. Then Use cmd and all that stuff to change the logical partitions, and have someone else send me all the files needed so i can unbrick my psp. I live in a small town and i dont know anyone running a 1.5 firware or custom. Thanks for the help. I was using someone elses guide to downgrade my ta-082 board with 2.71 on it and it was bricked in the process. I can just buy a battery from walmart and hardmod the damn thing!!

[x3sphere]

ok, i know theres a way to harmod the battery to make it a pandora. Couldnt i just buy a spare battery hardmod it to be a pandora. Then Use cmd and all that stuff to change the logical partitions, and have someone else send me all the files needed so i can unbrick my psp. I live in a small town and i dont know anyone running a 1.5 firware or custom. Thanks for the help. I was using someone elses guide to downgrade my ta-082 board with 2.71 on it and it was bricked in the process. I can just buy a battery from walmart and hardmod the damn thing!!

Yes, there is a guide here on doing the hardware mod:

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=21280&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=3e8b48219f77c7bf42d182ed1e5451ba

Then you can have someone send you the files.

[koifishgamer]

just found this really informative article but i was woundering if it only works on the m33's 3.71 version or will it work for a standard 3.71

-noobest of the noobz:koifishgamer

please reply

[Acerthief]

just found this really informative article but i was woundering if it only works on the m33's 3.71 version or will it work for a standard 3.71

-noobest of the noobz:koifishgamer

please reply


It works on any firmare
but this works on a phat PSP only.

If you have a slim, then you should use the "Universal Unbricker/Installer (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780)".

[koifishgamer]

thxs man because my brother told me it has to be a m33 version

[Acerthief]

thxs man because my brother told me it has to be a m33 version


Np.

Just to note that to make it you'll need a custom firmware PSP to install and make the memory stick.

[koifishgamer]

Np.

Just to note that to make it you'll need a custom firmware PSP to install and make the memory stick.

so you really need the custom firmwares then

[Acerthief]

so you really need the custom firmwares then


To make one YES,
but to unbrick a PSP then NO.


If this makes it more clear ;)

[koifishgamer]

ok then i guess i wont be able to do it then because i have a 3.71 and not the m33
probrably have to wait for a new hack

[Acerthief]

ok then i guess i wont be able to do it then because i have a 3.71 and not the m33
probrably have to wait for a new hack


What you could do is, check out this thread HERE (http://forums.noobz.eu/downgrader-support/people-who-can-help-you-unbrickdowngrade-a-psp-using-pandora/0/) (noobz.eu), and see if there's anyone near your area that can help you flash your PSP into cfw.

[Irishman909121]

If someone is wiling to make a Pandora's battery and magic memory stick for me, could we negotiate a price? Irishman909121@gmail.com

[Acerthief]

Check out this Forum HERE (http://forums.noobz.eu/downgrader-support/people-who-can-help-you-unbrickdowngrade-a-psp-using-pandora/0/).

[Gwapingn8]

i get all the way to step 7, then when I initiate the mspformat drive e: which is the ms drive, i get this message..


Open error (read).

what does that mean?:confused1:

am i doing something wrong?

[x3sphere]

i get all the way to step 7, then when I initiate the mspformat drive e: which is the ms drive, i get this message..


Open error (read).

what does that mean?:confused1:

am i doing something wrong?

Why are you following this guide instead? It's outdated. What OS are you using? This doesn't work correctly with Vista, which is probably why you are getting that error. The other guide does all of the formatting on the PSP itself.

[Gwapingn8]

Why are you following this guide instead? It's outdated. What OS are you using? This doesn't work correctly with Vista, which is probably why you are getting that error. The other guide does all of the formatting on the PSP itself.

is it that outdated?... yes i'm vista with the OS.. my psp firmware is 3.80 m33-5... is there another guide for that? universal unbricker el cementerio? do i have to do this on XP OS?

[Acerthief]

is it that outdated?... yes i'm vista with the OS.. my psp firmware is 3.80 m33-5... is there another guide for that? universal unbricker el cementerio? do i have to do this on XP OS?


You've got it, DC v4. You can make it with your PSP, instead of this guide which needs a XP computer.

[x3sphere]

is it that outdated?... yes i'm vista with the OS.. my psp firmware is 3.80 m33-5... is there another guide for that? universal unbricker el cementerio? do i have to do this on XP OS?

The guide I linked you to in the previous post is the newest one. It doesn't require use of a PC to format the stick, does everything on the PSP.

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[Gwapingn8]

You've got it, DC v4. You can make it with your PSP, instead of this guide which needs a XP computer.

thanks... courage and bravery prevails.... after collecting my thoughts, i just went to that thread that xsphere gave me that uses a hellcat program.. SWEET!!!!! with this battery it's pure LAZINESS!!!! :w00t::w00t::w00t:
thanks everyone!:smile:

[|una]

Hey thanks for the info. But why when i copied the files over to my psp it reads all the files are corrupted. The Installer and Battery. I have sufficient space in my "magic" memory stick.

[Acerthief]

Turn off your PSP completely, holding the button up to ten seconds, take out the battery and the memory stick, dance around for 20 seconds with the memory stick in your hands (jk XD, but do wait for a few seconds), plug everything back in and try again.

[|una]

it still says its corrupted.... help please ?

[x3sphere]

it still says its corrupted.... help please ?

If you see corrupted data files it is normal... it's because of the % folder. Do not delete the % folders either.

[ccchua22]

hi X3sphere, I follow the guide on the first page but until the step 11 , i got this message " The game could not be started 80020148 , Please help.

[ccchua22]

sorry for double post.
hi X3sphere, I currently using 3.90 M33-3 to convert the memory, both of my friends also stuck at step 11, please advise. thanks.

[moose187]

it says on mine that it "cannot open msipl.bin" .. what is the problem ?

<edit>

i got it. but now it wont boot in black screen for psp slim...

<edit>

i got m33 on my slim so disregard this message..

[x3sphere]

it says on mine that it "cannot open msipl.bin" .. what is the problem ?

<edit>

i got it. but now it wont boot in black screen for psp slim...

<edit>

i got m33 on my slim so disregard this message..

Just to be clear, do NOT follow this guide if you have a PSP Slim. This is the initial Pandora battery release and firmware 1.5 only works with Phat PSPs.

An updated guide that works with both models can be found here: http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

[StickDude]

You say "connect the PSP to USB mode", so i wondered, can i use an adapter plug instead?

[x3sphere]

You say "connect the PSP to USB mode", so i wondered, can i use an adapter plug instead?

That's fine, as long as you get the files on the memory stick.