3.40 OE-A Install Guide

[x3sphere]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.40 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, or any of the OE series firmware to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.40 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/340_oea.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.40 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.40 Update (http://files.exophase.com/psp/340.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 340.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

Please note: If you get an error message that says "Invalid SHA-1" when creating the DXAR do not proceed further. This means you have a faulty memory stick and a corrupt DATA.DXAR was created. Start over using a different memory stick.

4. Copy 340oeflasher and 340oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 340oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.40 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.40 OE-A :)

[Di Vaio]

these instructions are awesome!
i can now play Vagrant Story on my PSP. probably the best game i've played onthe damn thing. i don't understand why Sony hasn't done this yet, if they were smart they'd take all the PSX games and put them on compilation UMD's. but unfortunately that probably won't happen.

Thank you

Di Vaio

[JKing]

I have 3.30 oe A and when i try this.....i click on PSP...and my game is game not game150.....is there another way for this??? or do i need to downgrade my psp again???

[x3sphere]

I have 3.30 oe A and when i try this.....i click on PSP...and my game is game not game150.....is there another way for this??? or do i need to downgrade my psp again???

Its the folder path, if you don't have it just make a GAME150 folder.

[JKing]

Its the folder path, if you don't have it just make a GAME150 folder.

I Love you....it worked great!!!

[Di Vaio]

k.. i can get Vagrant Story and Resident Evil 3 for PSX to work but how do i get Actual downloaded PSP games that are supposed to work for this firmware to actually work?


Thanks x3sphere for all your help!

[x3sphere]

k.. i can get Vagrant Story and Resident Evil 3 for PSX to work but how do i get Actual downloaded PSP games that are supposed to work for this firmware to actually work?


Thanks x3sphere for all your help!

they go in the X:/ISO folder, then you can select them from game menu

[Di Vaio]

Thanks again man, my memory stick didn't have that directory but it does now and everything is running perfectly.

Thank you man, you are freaking awesome!

[x3sphere]

Thanks again man, my memory stick didn't have that directory but it does now and everything is running perfectly.

Thank you man, you are freaking awesome!

hehe no problem :)

[XsavioR]

in the far left menu ... under system , goto "format memory stick"

you will notice dax wrote it in that now the necesary folders are generated.

any one installed it yet?

[JKing]

when I tried to update to 3.10 oe, It says cannot open file 303.PBP even knowing that I put that file on my psp, in the correct location, is anyone else having this same problem?
Also I am running in 3.03 oe C.
thanks

[x3sphere]

when I tried to update to 3.10 oe, It says cannot open file 303.PBP even knowing that I put that file on my psp, in the correct location, is anyone else having this same problem?
Also I am running in 3.03 oe C.
thanks

read the instructions, obviously you need to use 310.PBP ! xD

[JKing]

lmao, just found out, imma noob lol...thnx

Im in 3.10oe :)

[zoltrix]

Any way to fix this?

And does anyone know what the reboot310.def is?

[JKing]

What's up with people saying that you can change the speed of your psp on 3.10.... is this true??? and if so, someone plzz tell me how lol thanx....!!!

[x3sphere]

Any way to fix this?

currently no you can't use custom topmenu in 3.10 because of some changes Sony made, but I know people who are working on it. Fix shouldn't be too far off..

[MASTERshane]

Once down with the whole update can we delete the folders?

[zoltrix]

Once down with the whole update can we delete the folders?

Delete everything except for the RECOVERY folder.

And leave the reboot310.def file there since i don't know what that is.

[MASTERshane]

ok ty now I know this is a 3.10 forum but what about the 3.03OE-C folders? can i remove those?

[x3sphere]

Yes, feel free to delete the reboot310.def, its just a debug file not used after install is complete.

[JKing]

lol i deleted the whole GAME150 folder...mine works great.

[MASTERshane]

What about the 3.03OE-C folders? Can I delete these now:::

-Cube
-ipldump
-kdumper
-nanddumper
-polyphonic
-systemparam
-UPDATE
-%__SCE__NetConfBackup
-__SCE__NetConfBackup

[x3sphere]

yeah you can

[zoltrix]

Once down with the whole update can we delete the folders?

What about the 3.03OE-C folders? Can I delete these now:::

-Cube
-ipldump
-kdumper
-nanddumper
-polyphonic
-systemparam
-UPDATE
-%__SCE__NetConfBackup
-__SCE__NetConfBackup


Why did you have those?

[MASTERshane]

Thank you very much for all your help. Everything is working 110% perfect! :D

[Dashtuya]

I can't seem to make it work. I put the oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% folders into the GAME150 folder, then put the 150.PBP and the 310.PBP files in the oeupdmaker folder, but the update maker doesn't show up. I'm using the 3.03 OE Firmware. Can anyone help? >.<

[JKing]

I can't seem to make it work. I put the oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% folders into the GAME150 folder, then put the 150.PBP and the 310.PBP files in the oeupdmaker folder, but the update maker doesn't show up. I'm using the 3.03 OE Firmware. Can anyone help? >.<

Make the folder GAME150 under psp... put the oeupdmake and oeupdmake% in there, under oeupdmaker but 150.PBP, and 310.PBP. now, run this program it will make ur DATA.DXAR file, then add 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% and put the DATA.DXAR file in the 310oeflasher file, run the update, and ur now on 3.10 oe A, if this doesnt work.....delete all files can try again, took me 2 times for mine to work!

[Dashtuya]

I tried that, but it didn't work. D:

Oddly enough, when I put the files into the GAME folder instead of GAME150, the update maker showed up, but then i got the "The game could not be started. (8002014C)" error. The only thing that shows up in the game menu is the Loco Roco demo i downloaded (when the files are in GAME150). D:

[JKing]

I tried that, but it didn't work. D:

Oddly enough, when I put the files into the GAME folder instead of GAME150, the update maker showed up, but then i got the "The game could not be started. (8002014C)" error. The only thing that shows up in the game menu is the Loco Roco demo i downloaded. D:


What Firmware are you running?
If you made the folder GAME150 under psp....it should show up. :confused:

[Dashtuya]

Firmware 3.03 OE

[JKing]

Firmware 3.03 OE

update to 3.03 oe C, then try it, if not get back to me, i update my psp from 3.03 oeC like butter :cool:

[Dashtuya]

ooo.. noobie question.. how can i get to 3.03 OE C? >.<

[JKing]

ooo.. noobie question.. how can i get to 3.03 OE C? >.<

http://www.dark-alex.org/

then follow the same directions on updating to 3.10 oe A,
BUT when it says put files 150.PBP, and 310.PBP, DO NOT USE 310.PBP, use the old file 3.03, you can download this file from sony.com, download it and change the file name to 303.PBP, then put both 150.PBP, and 303.PBP, in the oeupdmaker, run the program, get the DATA.DXAR, then put folders 303oeflasher and 303oeflasher% in GAME150, and put the DATA.DXAR file in 303oeflasher and run it,... BAME 3.03 oe C

[x3sphere]

ooo.. noobie question.. how can i get to 3.03 OE C? >.<

why 3.03 OE-C, just go straight to 3.10 OE-A using this guide.

[JKing]

why 3.03 OE-C, just go straight to 3.10 OE-A using this guide.

He said its not working for him in 3.03 oeA so I thought 3.03 eaC might work!! Its worth a try.

[stublu]

thankyou.

do you know where i can get psx rips and how do i make my own from my games

[JKing]

thankyou.

do you know where i can get psx rips and how do i make my own from my games

Google it, Just type in
Psp Psx torrents....

[vladizlauz]

hi im havingtrouble with my psp 303oe-c thati cant get to the recovery menu even i hold the R trigger so can anyone give me tips what's going on
:(

[fsped09]

I am currently running PSP version 3.10, I've attached a "terrible" photo showing what I'm running.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/249532/Feb05_0001.jpg

My question is, can I do this 3.10 Oe-A update? My goal is play PS1 games on my PSP. I used IcedTea 1.1 to convert my PS1 game. Conversion went fine, I uploaded to my PSP, the PSP sees the file and when I select it I get "To use this content, you must activate the system"

I was running 2.6, when I tried to run my PS1 game it read "File is corrupt" not thinking I updated my 2.6 to a 3.10 using the Network Update on the PSP. After the update it read, ""To use this content, you must activate the system". I feel like I'm almost there, but I'm sure one of you will point out, that I have a way to go. Any help is appriciated. Thanks.

[JKing]

I am currently running PSP version 3.10, I've attached a "terrible" photo showing what I'm running.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-6/249532/Feb05_0001.jpg

My question is, can I do this 3.10 Oe-A update? My goal is play PS1 games on my PSP. I used IcedTea 1.1 to convert my PS1 game. Conversion went fine, I uploaded to my PSP, the PSP sees the file and when I select it I get "To use this content, you must activate the system"

I was running 2.6, when I tried to run my PS1 game it read "File is corrupt" not thinking I updated my 2.6 to a 3.10 using the Network Update on the PSP. After the update it read, ""To use this content, you must activate the system". I feel like I'm almost there, but I'm sure one of you will point out, that I have a way to go. Any help is appriciated. Thanks.


You feel like your almost there, nope you got a LONG way to go, you need to wait for 3.10 downgrader, unless you can update to 3.10oeA from the offical 3.10 which I dont belive so, so ethier buy a new psp, trade a friend, ebay. Sorry!

[kukam11]

PLEASE help ok i am trying real hard i am running psp firmware 3.03 the one from sony and have followed ur directions and it shows up and starts to run but then sais error what now???? ive been wanting some thing like this for a while ever since i updated it would be greatly apreciated ...bryan:)

[Dashtuya]

Hmm, I dunno. I think I'm just going to downgrade to 1.50 instead. :P

Thanks for helping~

[xi-bit]

I tried that, but it didn't work. D:

Oddly enough, when I put the files into the GAME folder instead of GAME150, the update maker showed up, but then i got the "The game could not be started. (8002014C)" error. The only thing that shows up in the game menu is the Loco Roco demo i downloaded (when the files are in GAME150). D:


you need to get back on 1.50 by recovery and then update... i got the same problem with both of my PSP's

[Dashtuya]

Back on 1.50 by recovery...?

[lpspl]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)


It's just work on oe because i have a 3.03 not open edition and how i can upgrede 3.10 oe a guys just explain to me i wonder about a lot of thing in here

[JKing]

It's just work on oe because i have a 3.03 not open edition and how i can upgrede 3.10 oe a guys just explain to me i wonder about a lot of thing in here

Well first off you need to find youself a GTA liberty citys with verison 2.00 on it so you can downgrade you psp to verison 1.50, which you can find on Dark alex's website (google it)
After downgrading your psp, you can then update to 3.10 oeA also found on Dark Alex's website. ANY FORM OF DOWNGRADING OR UPDATING YOU PSP TO OE, has a chance of bricking your psp, killing it, game over.
Downgrade you psp and get back to us, ask all the questions you have and ill try to answer them for you.

[fsped09]

Thanks, I guess I will have to wait for the 3.10 downgrader.

[rcck2000]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)

Hi x3sphere,
I am a newbie, my psp has fw 3.10 (offical update), is there a way to upgrade to 3.10 OE-A so that i can play my ps1 game? thanks for your help in advance.

[gerardo9]

Alright. success.

newbie here. thanks too all who help just to help.

what can i delete off the MS?

I'd really like for the 3.10 OE-A Install icon, the 3.1 OE-A Update icon, and the Update maker icon not to appear when I'm loading a game in order to avoid having my kids reinstall or do something worse when they're up at bat with the psp.

thanks for the help again.

[x3sphere]

^^ once you've gotten everything installed its safe to delete those folders.

[gerardo9]

^^ once you've gotten everything installed its safe to delete those folders.

delete both the 310oeflasher and the 310oeflasher% files and their contents?
as well as oeupdmaker and the oeupdmaker% and all its contents?

in other words, once, i've successfully flashed, I can re-format the MS without losing the 3.1 OE-A, right?

[x3sphere]

delete both the 310oeflasher and the 310oeflasher% files and their contents?
as well as oeupdmaker and the oeupdmaker% and all its contents?

in other words, once, i've successfully flashed, I can re-format the MS without losing the 3.1 OE-A, right?

yes you can :)

[Dashtuya]

Hmm, anyone know where I can snag a copy of the unpatched GTA LCS? I doubt there're any in stores, so.. does that mean I'm gonna have to get one off of eBay or something? lol

[JKing]

Hmm, anyone know where I can snag a copy of the unpatched GTA LCS? I doubt there're any in stores, so.. does that mean I'm gonna have to get one off of eBay or something? lol

Got mine at gamestop :):)

[capn0]

Hi, totally new to this forum... still kind of a noob when it comes to upgrading my PSP, i did it once to 3.02 OE-A a month or 2 ago, i just want to make sure i can jump right to 3.10 OE-A without any problems?

[x3sphere]

Hi, totally new to this forum... still kind of a noob when it comes to upgrading my PSP, i did it once to 3.02 OE-A a month or 2 ago, i just want to make sure i can jump right to 3.10 OE-A without any problems?

yes you can :)

[capn0]

yes you can :)

Thanks, worked like a charm :)

[XsavioR]

hmm question was answerd didnt see page 3 hehe

[stublu]

How do i backup my psx games?

where do i put my psx games?

[Big Shady]

How long should it be at:
"Extracting and packing 3.10 firmware..." ??
Just stays there started like 10 minutes ago and it's still there!
WTF did I do. Anyone else have this prob (I'm upgrading from 1.5)

[JKing]

How long should it be at:
"Extracting and packing 3.10 firmware..." ??
Just stays there started like 10 minutes ago and it's still there!
WTF did I do. Anyone else have this prob (I'm upgrading from 1.5)

I had that problem on two of my psp's....just wait for it.
Took my second psp over 20 min...lmao
You can try to format the mem card, if you wait like 1 hour with no luck.

[stublu]

How do i backup my psx games?

where do i put my psx games?

bump...........................

[JKing]

bump...........................

Back up...no clue....
Where do you put them....Under GAME, on your mem stick.

[acetken]

Purchased a new PSP today solely due to you guys. It's 2.71 out of the box. The install guide covers installing 3.10 IF you already have a cracked firmware installed. What do I do to start from scratch? Thanks for the help! (Might be a good thing to sticky for the new people)

[x3sphere]

Purchased a new PSP today solely due to you guys. It's 2.71 out of the box. The install guide covers installing 3.10 IF you already have a cracked firmware installed. What do I do to start from scratch? Thanks for the help! (Might be a good thing to sticky for the new people)

yeah I should write up a guide.. anyway first you need to check if the PSP is a TA-082 with this pic:

http://www.divineo.de/divineo_support/products/psp-udpl/files/ta-082%20check.jpg

[acetken]

After a quick check, I indeed do have IC1003 written there. Good or bad?

[x3sphere]

After a quick check, I indeed do have IC1003 written there. Good or bad?

nah, grab the TA-082 downgrader from http://downgrader.lan.st/ta082down.rar and follow the README. Instructions are really easy but if you have any questions ask..

[acetken]

Having trouble finding what HEN-D is. Other than that, so far so good.

EDIT: I think it's this (http://exophase.com/files/psp/hend.rar), but I have no idea how to install THAT.

[acetken]

Allright. Using an "Easy updater" I seem to have upgraded my firmware to 2.80 and HEN-D doesn't do anything but turn my system off. Fabulous. Now what?

[x3sphere]

you will need to get the files from here:

http://www.noobz.eu/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=88888898

starting Hen is easy, just copy the files from MS_ROOT to your memory stick drive, then go into the photo viewer and select the folder HEN_280. It may take a few tries for it to boot, but if you get a Blue screen that means it was successful. Now follow the instructions for the 2.8 downgrader on that page.

Keep note of the following step in the downgrader readme

- If running a ta-082 PSP execute the 2.80 idstorage changer. It needs 75% battery.
It will change some keys of your idstorage needed to downgrade the ta-082.

[acetken]

It works! Beautiful! (My screen kept turning off. I had to plug and unplug the power cable to get the screen to display when I was using 1.5. Irritating. 3.10 A' seems to have all that fixed.)
So where are all the extra options?
I downloaded a backup of ATV Offroad Fury since it came with my PSP (And it's legal to do so), but when I try to run it, I get "The game could not be started. (80020321)"
Any ideas? It's a .cso file and I put it in the ISO directory. I assume I did that correctly?

EDIT: Answered my own question! You MUST have a UMD in the drive to get rid of the error, but it works! Woo hoo!

[JKing]

It works! Beautiful! (My screen kept turning off. I had to plug and unplug the power cable to get the screen to display when I was using 1.5. Irritating. 3.10 A' seems to have all that fixed.)
So where are all the extra options?
I downloaded a backup of ATV Offroad Fury since it came with my PSP (And it's legal to do so), but when I try to run it, I get "The game could not be started. (80020321)"
Any ideas? It's a .cso file and I put it in the ISO directory. I assume I did that correctly?

EDIT: Answered my own question! You MUST have a UMD in the drive to get rid of the error, but it works! Woo hoo!

Support for PlayStation Network titles had been expanded

Support for the MPEG-4 AVC format has been added under [LocationFree Player]

[Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as a feature under [Sound Settings] in [Settings]

[Conserve Memory] has been added as an option in [View Settings] under [Internet Browser].

Also a third stage of light..Just as if you had it charging, you can now do with out a charging. :eek:

[acetken]

Cool. Picked up SSX On Tour today (It was 9.99. Why not.), so I downloaded a copy off of Demonoid to put on the memstick. (Load times are MUCH better on ATV, so why not?) Anyway, I tried to convert the iso I got as I did with my ATV: ARF game using CDVD-IML2ISO 5.0, but I get an error about it being a PS2 DVD iso? Errr? Inside the iso, it's very clear the game is for PSP. Is there any way to bypass that error and just compress the stupid thing anyway? Maybe a better program? I dunno...

[x3sphere]

Cool. Picked up SSX On Tour today (It was 9.99. Why not.), so I downloaded a copy off of Demonoid to put on the memstick. (Load times are MUCH better!) Anyway, I tried to convert the iso I got out of the rar as I did with my ATV: ARF game using CDVD-IML2ISO 5.0, but I get an error about it being a PS2 DVD rip? Errr? Inside the iso, it's very clear the game is for PSP. Is there any way to bypass that error and just compress the stupid thing anyway? Maybe a better program? I dunno...

never used that program before, try another one of the CISO compress programs, theres tons of them out there.

[acetken]

Tried another one and it worked like a charm. Man, you're incredibly helpful!

Now I've got a friend who wants to upgrade her PSP to the DA firmware. Problem is, she's got 2.81 installed and from what I read, we need Vice City to do it, right? Is there another way?

[lilkev247]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)



ok i have 3.10 from the network update..i have no oeupdmaker folder...so where so i put the B]150.PBP[/B] and 310.PBP. ?????

[x3sphere]

so does that mean you upgraded to 3.10? if so, you're out of luck

and note the first step that says copy the oeupdmaker folder

[lilkev247]

so does that mean you upgraded to 3.10? if so, you're out of luck

and note the first step that says copy the oeupdmaker folder

yes i upgraded to 3.10 from 2.81. So will it work? or do i need a downgrader?

[x3sphere]

yes i upgraded to 3.10 from 2.81. So will it work? or do i need a downgrader?

it will not work there is no downgrader for 3.10. the only choice is to wait for one.

[lilkev247]

it will not work there is no downgrader for 3.10. the only choice is to wait for one.
:( Ok Thanks so much for your time x3sphere...

[ondjce]

i deleted the recovery folder.... any way of getting it back??? thanks guys.


ondjce

[moskamorta]

Hi guys,

I'm new in this stuff, and i have a big problem;

I buy a PSP (one year ago) and it comes whit FW 2.71, then i downgrade to 1.50 and install devhook.
everything works 100%.

Then yesterday (14/02/20007) i upgrade to FW 3.10 OE-A then 3.10 OE-A2 (the little patch).
Now, the only game i can play is the PES 5.

For example,
- Burnout , the game freezes in "loanding" screen.
- Flight Academy, the games load, and if i start any mission, the game crash and the PSP shutdown.

If, there is no solution to my problem, is possible to downgrade to FW 2.71 again ?
Because one of my original UMD (F1 2006) ask if i want to "update" to FW 2.71 when i start the game.

Thanks in advance to all

PS: Sorry for my bad english

[x3sphere]

first you should go into recovery mode and ensure that plain modules and no-umd is turned off.

but to answer your question yes you can go back. just grab the RECOVERY folder from 3.02 OE archive, rename 2.71 eboot to UPDATE.PBP then place in RECOVERY folder.

then in recovery mode choose the option which says run program at ...

[moskamorta]

first you should go into recovery mode and ensure that plain modules and no-umd is turned off.

but to answer your question yes you can go back. just grab the RECOVERY folder from 3.02 OE archive, rename 2.71 eboot to UPDATE.PBP then place in RECOVERY folder.

then in recovery mode choose the option which says run program at ...


uuppss noob stuff :D

no-umd is turned on

Thanks x3sphere

[XTM_Rage]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.


I'm running the 2.60 firmware, is there a guide that you could direct me to for downgrading it to 1.50 or upgrade to 2.71 SE so that I can use this guide for installing 3.10 OE-A?

Please forgive me, I just got my PSP and therefore am a n00b with PSP modding.

[boongles]

I'm having an odd problem. I started on a 2.71 and went through the tutorial to upgrade to 3.10 OE-A then I did the patch to the revised edition. Now my psp shows that its system software is 3.10 OE-A' , unfortunately I can't seem to get anything to boot. Even after installing the new firmware I was unable to run the PSP Network Config Backup. This, along with any emulator gives me the "The game could not be started. (8002014C)" error. Besides this, holding R while booting doesn't give me any sort of recovery menu.

What should I do?

[x3sphere]

I'm having an odd problem. I started on a 2.71 and went through the tutorial to upgrade to 3.10 OE-A then I did the patch to the revised edition. Now my psp shows that its system software is 3.10 OE-A' , unfortunately I can't seem to get anything to boot. Even after installing the new firmware I was unable to run the PSP Network Config Backup. This, along with any emulator gives me the "The game could not be started. (8002014C)" error. Besides this, holding R while booting doesn't give me any sort of recovery menu.

What should I do?

try putting the folders in GAME150

[dubuque]

my umd drive no longer works

[JKing]

my umd drive no longer works

Does it say game will not start? Or does it like not do anything at all?? If so..Send errr out.

[x3sphere]

I'm running the 2.60 firmware, is there a guide that you could direct me to for downgrading it to 1.50 or upgrade to 2.71 SE so that I can use this guide for installing 3.10 OE-A?

Please forgive me, I just got my PSP and therefore am a n00b with PSP modding.

follow the 2.71 downgrade guide:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=563

[XTM_Rage]

follow the 2.71 downgrade guide:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=563

Great thanks. :) However, I just upgraded to the official 3.11 FW. I'm installing a modchip in my PSP in a few weeks, I will have the custom firmware on the modchip. :cool:

[JKing]

Great thanks. :) However, I just upgraded to the official 3.11 FW. I'm installing a modchip in my PSP in a few weeks, I will have the custom firmware on the modchip. :cool:

Cheers!!!!

[lonelyguy]

x3sphere, how can I run ps1 games on the psp???

[JKing]

x3sphere, how can I run ps1 games on the psp???

What verison of firmware do you have...maybe I can help.

[lonelyguy]

What verison of firmware do you have...maybe I can help.



I just install the 3.10 OE-A, and it work just fine, but just how do I make the PS1 games run. Its the same as the psp games, make an ISO files from the game and put it on ISO folder?and 1 more question. I download a ISO of a PSP game, I pu t it on the ISO folder and on the game menu of PSP, the game appears and everything. but when I open it, after a few seconds this message appears:

The game could not be started (800200321)

What does it mean? do I need to have a UMD inserted on the PSP or something like that, or what??

Thanx for the help man....

[x3sphere]

No, you must use popstation to convert the PS1 iso into an eboot. Give PSX2PSP a try

then once finished converting, transfer the game over into your GAME folder.

for example RE3 <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/RE3/EBOOT.PBP

[lonelyguy]

No, you must use popstation to convert the PS1 iso into an eboot. Give PSX2PSP a try

then once finished converting, transfer the game over into your GAME folder.

for example RE3 <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/RE3/EBOOT.PBP

ok, I downloaded PSX2PSP, I convert ps1 iso into an eboot, (this case the game is FF7 disc 1) I make a folder called FF71 and I transfer the folder into the GAME folder, so the url was this:

<pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/FF71/EBOOT.PBP.

On the PSP GAME MENU, there were something called HOT SHOT GOLF 2, but when I enter it, this message appear:

This game cannot be started. The data is corrupted.

What did I miss??? And thanx for the help

[x3sphere]

ok, I downloaded PSX2PSP, I convert ps1 iso into an eboot, (this case the game is FF7 disc 1) I make a folder called FF71 and I transfer the folder into the GAME folder, so the url was this:

<pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/FF71/EBOOT.PBP.

On the PSP GAME MENU, there were something called HOT SHOT GOLF 2, but when I enter it, this message appear:

This game cannot be started. The data is corrupted.

What did I miss??? And thanx for the help

eh.. that sounds like an error that would pop up on the official 3.10, but you say you're running OE right?

well, try making a GAME310 folder and put the FF71 there

[lonelyguy]

eh.. that sounds like an error that would pop up on the official 3.10, but you say you're running OE right?

well, try making a GAME310 folder and put the FF71 there

Yup. I'm running 3.10 OE-A. I try downloading other popstations, and 2 ISO makers, but I wasnt lucky. Even try to put the FF71\eboot.PBP on GAME310 but it did not work.
It is posible that maybe I didnt download the right popstation or something like that?

Once again dude, Thanx a lot for all the help.

[lonelyguy]

eh.. that sounds like an error that would pop up on the official 3.10, but you say you're running OE right?

well, try making a GAME310 folder and put the FF71 there

I forgot somethings. Some popstation didn't work, and some did, but the psp wont load. The reasons, 1 said it was corrupted (the one I mention earlier) another one says The game cannot be loaded, or simply the screen just went black, and nothing happends (for this reason, the only way to escape was throught the Home button). If is possible, Will you send me and Url where I can find the right popstation???

Thanx again.

[x3sphere]

Yup. I'm running 3.10 OE-A. I try downloading other popstations, and 2 ISO makers, but I wasnt lucky. Even try to put the FF71\eboot.PBP on GAME310 but it did not work.
It is posible that maybe I didnt download the right popstation or something like that?

Once again dude, Thanx a lot for all the help.

maybe, what version did you grab? the latest is on this site: http://www.exophase.com/files/index.php?download=psp&goto=page&s=3

[lonelyguy]

Hey x3sphere:

I kept looking for other versions of popstations and I just downloaded a nice version of PSX2PSP on this page, make the eboot file and is running perfectly. Sorry for causin you so much trouble and thanx a lot for everything. I think we all owe you big time buddy.

Once again, and the last for a long time. Thanx for all the help.....


ATT: The LoNeLy GuY

PD: You rock dude!!!!

[lonelyguy]

maybe, what version did you grab? the latest is on this site: http://www.exophase.com/files/index.php?download=psp&goto=page&s=3

jeje... got the message a little late. But thanx anyways.......

[lonelyguy]

I think this is the last question. LOL.

I have 2 UMD games, GTA Liberty and Ratchet clank. GTA loads perfectly, but ratchet, wont load. when loading the game, screen goes black and nothing happends, but still PSP doesn't freeze or anything like that. Is that normal because of the frimware, or not?

[x3sphere]

I think this is the last question. LOL.

I have 2 UMD games, GTA Liberty and Ratchet clank. GTA loads perfectly, but ratchet, wont load. when loading the game, screen goes black and nothing happends, but still PSP doesn't freeze or anything like that. Is that normal because of the frimware, or not?

well, the iso successfully loaded for me. are you running at 333mhz? try 222, I heard this game is buggy at higher clock speeds.

[lonelyguy]

well, the iso successfully loaded for me. are you running at 333mhz? try 222, I heard this game is buggy at higher clock speeds.

oh well, if the ISO works, then, never mind the question. but still, how can I change the clock speeds?

[x3sphere]

oh well, if the ISO works, then, never mind the question. but still, how can I change the clock speeds?

via recovery menu. hold R during PSP bootup

[zarathustra]

Hi all,

Well, thanks to everyone who helped, I'm now running on v1.50, and am in the process of upgrading to 3.10 OE-A'. Problem is, the 150.PBP & 310.PBP files add up to 34.1MB, which obviously won't fit onto the boggo 32MB stick you get with the PSP - D'oh! Nobody mentioned that!

I'm off now to get a bigger stick - does it necessarily _have_ to have 'Magicgate', though? From writeups, it seems that's just for copy-protected data - or am I completely off-the-mark here?

Thanks again. =]

zar

[shasto100]

I'm off now to get a bigger stick - does it necessarily _have_ to have 'Magicgate', though? From writeups, it seems that's just for copy-protected data - or am I completely off-the-mark here?

Thanks again. =]

zar

I recommend a 2/4GB duo pro disk for PSP homebrew/gaming. Buy either Sony or SanDisk duo pro, just used with copy protection (SDMI)

[gamerbase1]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)

Just to confirm with u the file 3.10 Update that u put here is the EBOOT.PBP right.
So, I need to rename it to 310.PBP correct...thanks

[gamerbase1]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://exophase.com/files/psp/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)

Just to confirm with U the file that u put here 3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP) is the EBOOT.PBP right...So I need to rename it to 310.PBP correct...

[shasto100]

Delete everything except for the RECOVERY folder.

And leave the reboot310.def file there since i don't know what that is.

I've just followed yr 1st post instructions (thanks), where is the recovery folder please?

PLEASE IGNORE THIS COMMENT, I'VE JUST READ A GOOD GUIDE TO 3.XX HERE:
http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=68591

[shasto100]

Just to confirm with U the file that u put here 3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP) is the EBOOT.PBP right...So I need to rename it to 310.PBP correct...

Yep, rename it before you move it otherwise it'll overwite EBOOT.PBP already in the folder.

[gamerbase1]

Yep, rename it before you move it otherwise it'll overwite EBOOT.PBP already in the folder.

Thanks...I'm going to try with my brother 1.5 psp. Mine is already on 3.10 oea but someone do it for me.

[JKing]

Thanks...I'm going to try with my brother 1.5 psp. Mine is already on 3.10 oea but someone do it for me.

Its easy as all hell...post up if you have any problems..ill help ya through it.

[zarathustra]

...& DAX - & everyone else involved in the scene. No, this isn't my Oscar acceptance speech - I've just gone from a 2.81 TA-082 to a b00tiful 3.10 OE-A' - w00tage!


Off to fuXor around with it now - mebbe iRShell for the USB-ISO jobby - or perhaps the GBA emu (got over 8000 ROMS heh - all legal of course!)

TTFN

zar =]

[x3sphere]

no problem, glad I could help :)

[Billyjj]

When i make the data.dxar it says cannot open file. What should i do?

[x3sphere]

When i make the data.dxar it says cannot open file. What should i do?

thats simply because it can't find the updater files - do you have 150.pbp and 310.pbp in your oeupdmaker folder ?

[Billyjj]

I did that and it still says cannot open file

[x3sphere]

er, which oeupdmaker folder did you put them in, the one without the % right?

if its still a no go format your stick and try.. otherwise you might have a fake ms

[zarathustra]

I did that and it still says cannot open file


List the contents of your 'oeupdmaker' directory, dude.

[Billyjj]

Its like this
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6376/untitled1gbbhbif2.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[x3sphere]

I know the problem :)

XP is hiding the file extension of your files. You really named the file 150.PBP.pbp

Go to tools -> folder options turn show file extensions on

[Billyjj]

Thank you its now extracting:)
How long should it take?

[x3sphere]

Thank you its now extracting:)
How long should it take?

Around 5-10 mins

[Billyjj]

Its been around 25 minutes now is it still working?

[x3sphere]

Its been around 25 minutes now is it still working?

Does not seem normal although I have a Sandisk memory stick and I've heard the Sony ones are slower.

it would be a good idea to format your memory stick clean then run the update maker

[Billyjj]

Can i cancel it or not?

[x3sphere]

Can i cancel it or not?

yeah just power off the PSP the update maker does nothing with the flash. If its still taking ~25mins after format I would consider trying a different memory stick

[Billyjj]

I have done it!:o

[lonelyguy]

eXophase.......

I have a friend that bought the same PSP that I bought. FW 2.71 w/TA-082. But he upgrade to 2.82 cause he didn't knew about 3.10OE-A. Its not the downgrade that worries me, is the motherboard of the PSP. If I'm correct, you have to upgrade the frimware to 3.03 and then downgrade to 1.50. but Im not sure what to do with the mother board. Do I have to do something first with the motherboard, or I only need to run the downgrader? Can ya give me a hint?

THX for the help dude..............

[JKing]

eXophase.......

I have a friend that bought the same PSP that I bought. FW 2.71 w/TA-082. But he upgrade to 2.82 cause he didn't knew about 3.10OE-A. Its not the downgrade that worries me, is the motherboard of the PSP. If I'm correct, you have to upgrade the frimware to 3.03 and then downgrade to 1.50. but Im not sure what to do with the mother board. Do I have to do something first with the motherboard, or I only need to run the downgrader? Can ya give me a hint?

THX for the help dude..............

From what I understand, there is nothing you need to do to it, plus what can you do?? I belive all you need to do is run the downgrade.

[jezuz_amaro]

I have a whole bunch of ps1 games but dont know how to get them to the psp.Can any one help? Oh and i have a friend who some how got the game file out of a umd how can i do that to back up my games?

[jezuz_amaro]

my vice city wont work on 3.10 oea. can anyone help?

[gamerbase1]

I have followed the upgrading instruction by x3sphere and have successfully upgraade from 1.5 to 3.10 OE A. Thanks........All instruction is very cleared and there is nothing to be affraid off as long as u followed all the step.... you guys are the best...:)

[gamerbase1]

How do i checked whether mine is 3.10 OE A or 3.10 OE A rev2 ?
I checked on psp system it is written there 3.10 OE A only.

Any instruction to upgrade from 3.10 OE A to 3.10 OE A rev2?

[x3sphere]

How do i checked whether mine is 3.10 OE A or 3.10 OE A rev2 ?
I checked on psp system it is written there 3.10 OE A only.

Any instruction to upgrade from 3.10 OE A to 3.10 OE A rev2?

just grab the OE-A2 update and place it in GAME150 then run from game menu. only takes a few seconds to update

[gamerbase1]

Thanks...Will try later.

[JKing]

my vice city wont work on 3.10 oea. can anyone help?

Weird?? Try running at 333.

[Acerthief]

help!!
Everything went fine, the DATA.DXAR was OKAY. I then install the 3.03OE-A Flasher (the red picture from the game section of XMB) then i pressed x to start the installation. then it was done and told me to press x and restart manually. i pressed x and then start turn on the psp. got into the logo welcoming, got into the xmb background but never saw the XMB, and i was into a program, then the screen turned black. dead. i waited for half an other and nothing came up. DON'T TELL ME IT'S BRICKED, is it?
what did i do wrong? i went with the directions, but nothing came out.
what should i do?

is it bricked?

my board is TA-082, it says IC1003 on in inside.
was it my motherboard?

[x3sphere]

help!!
Everything went fine, the DATA.DXAR was OKAY. I then install the 3.03OE-A Flasher (the red picture from the game section of XMB) then i pressed x to start the installation. then it was done and told me to press x and restart manually. i pressed x and then start turn on the psp. got into the logo welcoming, got into the xmb background but never saw the XMB, and i was into a program, then the screen turned black. dead. i waited for half an other and nothing came up. DON'T TELL ME IT'S BRICKED, is it?
what did i do wrong? i went with the directions, but nothing came out.
what should i do?

is it bricked?

my board is TA-082, it says IC1003 on in inside.
was it my motherboard?

I don't think its bricked you've just ran into the brightness issue with TA-082. hold down your brightness button or press it a few times

[part2]

Help please...

I am new here...

I have a PSP with system software 1.52 and i have tried to install 3.10 OE-A on it, like you have described in your 3.10 OE-A install guide.
But when i get to the point were is says "Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker", i get this error code "the game could not be started (80020148).
And after the other file is says corrupted data.

I hope you can help me with this problem.

Thanks for this awesome site...

[x3sphere]

Help please...

I am new here...

I have a PSP with system software 1.52 and i have tried to install 3.10 OE-A on it, like you have described in your 3.10 OE-A install guide.
But when i get to the point were is says "Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker", i get this error code "the game could not be started (80020148).
And after the other file is says corrupted data.

I hope you can help me with this problem.

Thanks for this awesome site...

the problem is that 1.52 cannot run homebrew. you will need to upgrade to 2.71, then downgrade to 1.5. Downgrading from 2.71 is very easy, just follow the guide here (http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=563).

[part2]

THX for quick replay....

do you have a link to upgrade to 2.71... yust so that i get alle the files i need :)

[x3sphere]

THX for quick replay....

do you have a link to upgrade to 2.71... yust so that i get alle the files i need :)

yup link to 2.71 firmware is in that post I linked you to. just rename it to EBOOT.PBP then place in <pspdrive>:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE to upgrade

[xbudboy]

Hi,
I am new to this, so please bare with me.
I have bought a psp at version 1.5 off a friend an he already had "fastloader" and "umd emulator" on the memory card supplied. can i change to version 3.10 safely and still play the games i have been given with my psp?
if so what do i need to remove from the setup folders etc to start the process successfully?
is it worth performing a "format memory stick" or will i just loose stuff i actually need to carry on playing the .iso games i have?

cheers

[JKing]

Hi,
I am new to this, so please bare with me.
I have bought a psp at version 1.5 off a friend an he already had "fastloader" and "umd emulator" on the memory card supplied. can i change to version 3.10 safely and still play the games i have been given with my psp?
if so what do i need to remove from the setup folders etc to start the process successfully?
is it worth performing a "format memory stick" or will i just loose stuff i actually need to carry on playing the .iso games i have?

cheers

Formate deletes everything, No it wont delete the files you need. 1.5 to 3.10 oe is a very simple update. Yes you can play your normal games on 3.10oe.
Cheers.

[Acerthief]

I don't think its bricked you've just ran into the brightness issue with TA-082. hold down your brightness button or press it a few times

is it possible that it didn't work because i copy the oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% only, ran it and got DATA.DXAR, then i copied 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher%, copied DATA.DXAR, and ran the flasher.

would there be any problem if i didn't copy oeupdmaker, oeupdmaker%, 310oeflasher, 310oeflasher% into the memory stick at the same time?

[JKing]

is it possible that it didn't work because i copy the oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% only, ran it and got DATA.DXAR, then i copied 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher%, copied DATA.DXAR, and ran the flasher.

would there be any problem if i didn't copy oeupdmaker, oeupdmaker%, 310oeflasher, 310oeflasher% into the memory stick at the same time?

Dont belive so, Will your psp turn on?

[xbudboy]

Formate deletes everything, No it wont delete the files you need. 1.5 to 3.10 oe is a very simple update. Yes you can play your normal games on 3.10oe.
Cheers.
thats great thanks, i will attempt it tonight, it seems pretty straight forward. one other question....where can i get some new games from as all the ones i have are 2 years old. (this is why i am trying to upgrade to 3.10 after all) you can pm me if its easier.
oh...I currently have a ridge racer umd in the psp, does this still need to be in to load up .iso games from my memory card?

cheers again

[xbudboy]

Can somebody list the advantages of 3.10 oe over my current ver1.50....yes i'm new to all this and i really dont want to brick my psp as i already have two emulators which play my .iso's but i think they dont play the newer games.

does 3.10 oe let me play my .iso's as i amn not sure exactly what it is, i'm pretty computer literate so dont mind giving it a go, just want to weigh up all the pro's an cons first....

thanks people....

[Acerthief]

Dont belive so, Will your psp turn on?

yeah, and the SCE logo comes out to welcome me, and the background comes out but no XMB comes out, and then the system automatically changes to the screen when you go in the game. then pitch black. hmm..... not bricked but dead.

[XTM_Rage]

I have a question. I'm going to put a custom firmware on my PSP soon, but there's a theme I want to use that only supports 3.03 OE, not 3.10 OE. Would the firmware updating be pretty much the same method as the quide for 3.10, just using the 3.03 files instead?

[x3sphere]

I have a question. I'm going to put a custom firmware on my PSP soon, but there's a theme I want to use a theme that only supports 3.03 OE, not 3.10 OE. Would the firmware updating be pretty much the same method as the quide for 3.10, just using the 3.03 files instead?

yeah, use 3.03 oe files instead, and 3.03 update instead of 3.10 for making the dxar

Acerthief: do you have a UMD in the drive?

[Acerthief]

yeah, use 3.03 oe files instead, and 3.03 update instead of 3.10 for making the dxar

Acerthief: do you have a UMD in the drive?

yes i do
i'd never took it out before since the first time i've played it.

[MenaceInc]

yes i do
i'd never took it out before since the first time i've played it.


you should take it out....cause the UMD being in the drive is making the psp automatically go into the game....if you have it out it'll go to the XMB.


although saying that,even if you had a game auto-loading,it shouldnt of froze up...unless the CPU speed wasnt set right....that happened to me and my copy of GTA:LCS where i had the cpu set to a higher speed and it just stayed at a black screen.

[x3sphere]

yes i do
i'd never took it out before since the first time i've played it.

for some reason there is a problem with the game you are playing.

your PSP isn't bricked, its just booting straight to the game and going to a black screen

to get the game working, make sure you have the same recovery config as me (hold R during PSP boot)

Plain modules: Disabled
Execute BOOT.BIN in UMD/ISO: Disabled
Use isofs driver: Disabled
Use NO-UMD: Disabled

[Acerthief]

for some reason there is a problem with the game you are playing.

your PSP isn't bricked, its just booting straight to the game and going to a black screen

to get the game working, make sure you have the same recovery config as me (hold R during PSP boot)

Plain modules: Disabled
Execute BOOT.BIN in UMD/ISO: Disabled
Use isofs driver: Disabled
Use NO-UMD: Disabled


yeah it worked!!! thanks a bundle here!!!

[lonelyguy]

I downloaded metal gear solid from psx and works perfectly, but I have a question. After I finish the last mission (killing sniper wolf) on disc 1, i must change to disc 2. So... how can I do that?. well, you know what I mean, how can I make the psp believe that i "change disks", after finish disk 1, i dont have the options to save, and then boot disk 2. Is this the only game with this kind of problem or there are others like this?? please help me here.

THX for the help

[x3sphere]

I downloaded metal gear solid from psx and works perfectly, but I have a question. After I finish the last mission (killing sniper wolf) on disc 1, i must change to disc 2. So... how can I do that?. well, you know what I mean, how can I make the psp believe that i "change disks", after finish disk 1, i dont have the options to save, and then boot disk 2. Is this the only game with this kind of problem or there are others like this?? please help me here.

THX for the help

I have a game save at the beginning of disc 2 if you want that. make sure the GameID of your disc 2 is set to SLUS00776

[T1KARMANN]

Hi this is my 1st post great site :cool:

my son has a jap version psp1000 which is running firmware 3.11 is it posable to cange the firmware to open edition if so what the best to put on it

from what i can make out as im new to this is its not possable to do anything with firmware 3.11 but i may be totaly wrong hear

any help would be great

[MenaceInc]

Hi this is my 1st post great site :cool:

my son has a jap version psp1000 which is running firmware 3.11 is it posable to cange the firmware to open edition if so what the best to put on it

from what i can make out as im new to this is its not possable to do anything with firmware 3.11 but i may be totaly wrong hear

any help would be great

nope,its not possible to do anything with sony's official v3.11 firmware yet.you can only really wait for a downgrader to come about or to swap your son's psp with someone else's who is running a lower firmware.

welcome to the site :)

[T1KARMANN]

nope,its not possible to do anything with sony's official v3.11 firmware yet.you can only really wait for a downgrader to come about or to swap your son's psp with someone else's who is running a lower firmware.

welcome to the site :)

dam so their nothing i can do what about putting dvd on the memory card with xoom

[MenaceInc]

dam so their nothing i can do what about putting dvd on the memory card with xoom

you can rip a dvd and play it on offical firmware,yes but it has to be in a certain format,mpeg4 i believe.really not sure of the specifics since i don't use my psp for videos but im sure that others on the forums could help you on putting dvds onto the psp

[lonelyguy]

I have a game save at the beginning of disc 2 if you want that. make sure the GameID of your disc 2 is set to SLUS00776

hmmm... so, there's no way to do what I'm asking, right??? if you find a way to do that, i'll be here. i suppose there has to be a way cause IF you can get PSX game throught PS3, i believe this problem wont happend.

Anyways, thx for the save...... I must check the game Id cause I didn't use a popstation to make the game for PSP, i just downloaded but thx for the help anyway.

[Alucard Hellsing]

They never seem to get mad they dont treat you rude here even as a noob to this
moding boxes psx and such simple but i was unsure of this .

and now i know why this forum is great the people.

[T1KARMANN]

is it posable to do FW change from v1.51 to what ever i want or do i need to swap to v1.50 1st

[n9805928]

Hi,

I've just installed the 3.10.oea patch and almost everything is working great. Aprt from the USB connection, my computer keps saying insert memory when i turn on the USB connection. I've used different memory cards and it does the same.

Another problem i keep having is that i can't update to version 3.10.oea2.

Any jelp would be really appreciated.

Thanks.

[JKing]

Hi,

I've just installed the 3.10.oea patch and almost everything is working great. Aprt from the USB connection, my computer keps saying insert memory when i turn on the USB connection. I've used different memory cards and it does the same.

Another problem i keep having is that i can't update to version 3.10.oea2.

Any jelp would be really appreciated.

Thanks.

Try again updating to oea2 is easy, just read the readme, Second format you MS , Save all you stuff to your comp so you can throw it all back on there after the format is complete.

[n9805928]

Thanks for that, i'll give it a go tonight and hopefully it'll work....!

I've tried some of the other funtionality like playing PS1 games on my PSP and it works really well... so thanks for that too....!

[JKing]

Thanks for that, i'll give it a go tonight and hopefully it'll work....!

I've tried some of the other funtionality like playing PS1 games on my PSP and it works really well... so thanks for that too....!

Np and gl bro.

[n9805928]

Hey there J King, you're a superstar, i did as you said and it's all sorted, the update worked and the USB connection works too....

Thank you!!!!

[n9805928]

PS Are there any specific files i must copy back onto the memory card after formating and updating to 3.10 oea2?

Som

[x3sphere]

PS Are there any specific files i must copy back onto the memory card after formating and updating to 3.10 oea2?

Som

Nope, once you've updated there is no reason to keep any install files on the ms.

[n9805928]

Thanks for that x3.
Another strange problem i have noticed is that i converted my original copy of Gran Turismo 2 (PS1) to PSP Format, it came out at around 500mb, but when i copy it into the PSP\Game folder (on the memory stick) and it keeps having a problem with the eboot.pbp file and stops copying the file across half way...

Alson when i check the memory card, the file is copied but it's taken 1000mb

It keeps doing this on all my memory cards so i know its not that... Have you any idea whats going on?

Thanks

[lonelyguy]

hey...

2 games, both FF7 but one was homemade with popstation and the other was downloaded... Here's the question, it doesn't matter how the eboot was made, or from where it was downloaded, or what name does the save files have, if the game ID and the save ID are the same on both eboots, then the save files should works on both games. right?

[x3sphere]

Thanks for that x3.
Another strange problem i have noticed is that i converted my original copy of Gran Turismo 2 (PS1) to PSP Format, it came out at around 500mb, but when i copy it into the PSP\Game folder (on the memory stick) and it keeps having a problem with the eboot.pbp file and stops copying the file across half way...

Alson when i check the memory card, the file is copied but it's taken 1000mb

It keeps doing this on all my memory cards so i know its not that... Have you any idea whats going on?

Thanks

Its probably your USB cable.

lonelyguy: yes that's correct

[lonelyguy]

I found a webpage where I can download some psx games. and for some reason my popstation isn't working, so Im gonna start downloading. anyways, when using popstation to make FF7 eboot, by default there was already a game ID and Save ID. if I didn/t change this numbers. then when I download the game, it suppose to be the same ID???? I know those are dumb questions, but hey c'mon, downloading the game takes me a couple of days.... so i just want to make sure. Once again, if I didn't change the ID, and the downloaded game has the same default ID, then the safe file should work, right?????


once again, thx

[x3sphere]

I found a webpage where I can download some psx games. and for some reason my popstation isn't working, so Im gonna start downloading. anyways, when using popstation to make FF7 eboot, by default there was already a game ID and Save ID. if I didn/t change this numbers. then when I download the game, it suppose to be the same ID???? I know those are dumb questions, but hey c'mon, downloading the game takes me a couple of days.... so i just want to make sure. Once again, if I didn't change the ID, and the downloaded game has the same default ID, then the safe file should work, right?????


once again, thx

yes, but if it doesn't match you can always reconvert the PBP with PSX2PSP and type in a new Save ID.

[xingkia]

A noob qn.
Getting a psp soon.
Just like to know if 3.10OE-A2 still require a UMD disc to play ISOs?
Thx!

[x3sphere]

A noob qn.
Getting a psp soon.
Just like to know if 3.10OE-A2 still require a UMD disc to play ISOs?
Thx!

most games work with no-umd, however, there are some that do not. For maximum compatibility its best to just leave a UMD in the drive.

[xingkia]

most games work with no-umd, however, there are some that do not. For maximum compatibility its best to just leave a UMD in the drive.

After reading this thread, i seriously think u rox with all that patient u showed.
Thx again!

[sharcsplean]

my install is at a pause, after creating and moving the DXAR file and running the flasher, it gave an error and the screen went black... any advice? did I brick it?

thanks

[x3sphere]

my install is at a pause, after creating and moving the DXAR file and running the flasher, it gave an error and the screen went black... any advice? did I brick it?

thanks

well what was the error? Have you tried turning your PSP on again?

[abel]

Hey all,

Just a quick question. When I am grabbing the 3.10 PBP file, my comp asks me to save a file called EBOOT.PBP.

Is this the right file, should I just rename it??

:confused:

[x3sphere]

Hey all,

Just a quick question. When I am grabbing the 3.10 PBP file, my comp asks me to save a file called EBOOT.PBP.

Is this the right file, should I just rename it??

:confused:

yeah, you need to rename it to what the guide says - 310.PBP

[abel]

K, just making sure. Thanks a lot x3sphere =)

Im getting a PSP 1.5 tommorow - heres hoping the memory stick im getting with it isn't a fake...

Thanks again

[katsuki23]

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)

--after running the 3.10 oe-a flasher...my screen went black and i saw the warning window..i pressed x and it continued the process but at the part where it was opening the 3.10 update it stopped at 30% ..i left it alone for 2 hrs and its still stuck on 30%..

..what should i do?

[x3sphere]

--after running the 3.10 oe-a flasher...my screen went black and i saw the warning window..i pressed x and it continued the process but at the part where it was opening the 3.10 update it stopped at 30% ..i left it alone for 2 hrs and its still stuck on 30%..

..what should i do?

opening the update or flashing the 1.50 subset?

If it stopped while flashing there's a high chance you bricked.. probably due to a fake memory stick. All you can do is just leave it there plugged into the AC for a few more hours and hope it finishes..

[katsuki23]

flashing the 1.50 subset..

..damn...i guess i bricked it..back to the store it goes or is there a way to recover..just in case..once i get my replacement is it better to do this upgrade using the original memory stick? because i was using my 2gb sony pro duo with this one..

[x3sphere]

flashing the 1.50 subset..

..damn...i guess i bricked it..back to the store it goes or is there a way to recover..just in case..once i get my replacement is it better to do this upgrade using the original memory stick? because i was using my 2gb sony pro duo with this one..

nope, cause the 1.50 subset is what contains recovery etc.. use a different memory stick next time you flash. if you can, return that sony 2GB and get a sandisk instead.. they have much faster read / write speeds.

[katsuki23]

thanks for the replies..sucks and i was so excited to use my psp too :(

[xingkia]

Hi, got a qn here.
I just got a psp pre-loaded with version 3.10OE-A'.
The problem is i do not know wat folders should i have in my memory stick.

How do i change these settings?
Plain modules: Disabled
Execute BOOT.BIN in UMD/ISO: Disabled
Use isofs driver: Disabled
Use NO-UMD: Disabled

Thx in advance!

[x3sphere]

Hi, got a qn here.
I just got a psp pre-loaded with version 3.10OE-A'.
The problem is i do not know wat folders should i have in my memory stick.

How do i change these settings?
Plain modules: Disabled
Execute BOOT.BIN in UMD/ISO: Disabled
Use isofs driver: Disabled
Use NO-UMD: Disabled

Thx in advance!

Those settings can be found in the recovery menu (hold R while booting up your PSP)

As for folders.. here are the main ones:

ms0:/ISO -> all your ISO games go here

ms0:/PSP/GAME150 -> place homebrew applications here

ms0:/PSP/GAME -> PS1 games

[xingkia]

Those settings can be found in the recovery menu (hold R while booting up your PSP)

As for folders.. here are the main ones:

ms0:/ISO -> all your ISO games go here

ms0:/PSP/GAME150 -> place homebrew applications here

ms0:/PSP/GAME -> PS1 games

THX! manage to do it. :)
Any must-have homebrew application to recommend?

[MenaceInc]

THX! manage to do it. :)
Any must-have homebrew application to recommend?

rRootage and snakeSP

rRootage is here--- http://www.psp-homebrew.eu/hbname.php?id=358

snakeSP is here--- http://www.psp-homebrew.eu/hbname.php?id=1098



also,different emulators such as gPSP (a GBA emulator :D ) and NesterJ (a NES emulator)

[thomas11]

My psp update to 3.10 just gets stuck on ectracting and packing 3.10. I have tryed formatting the memory card and re downloading it from a different site but still no luck i left it for about 45 mins

[x3sphere]

My psp update to 3.10 just gets stuck on ectracting and packing 3.10. I have tryed formatting the memory card and re downloading it from a different site but still no luck i left it for about 45 mins

its because you have a slow (possibly fake) memory stick. users with these memory sticks have reported that it took them 2 hours + to create the DXAR.

I have a 2GB sandisk myself, and it only takes around 10 minutes.. so I recommend you try using a different ms.

[thomas11]

:p Thanks for the help i'm going to just leave it until i go to bed hopeful it will be finshed.

[thomas11]

i done it yay where is this recovery folder and where do i out the games i download like this http://dl.qj.net/Beats-of-Rage-v1.2-PSP-Homebrew-Games/pg/12/fid/8251/catid/195
i deleted all the folders in game

[x3sphere]

They go in ms0:/PSP/GAME150

to enter recovery mode you hold R while turning your PSP on.

[thomas11]

They work but i get loads of corupt data is this normal

[MenaceInc]

They work but i get loads of corupt data is this normal

yes,this is normal.you can turn off the corrupt icons by going to the recovery menu (holding R while starting up the psp)

i cant remember exactly which option in the recovery menu its in but it should be there in configuration or something :)

[x3sphere]

They work but i get loads of corupt data is this normal

Yeah, there is an option in the recovery that you can enable to hide those.

Its in Configuration -> Hide Corrupt Icons

[thomas11]

Thanks for all you help

[thomas11]

Where do i put applications they come up as corrputed in game150

[thomas11]

where can i find flash0/vsh/resource i'm trying to use the custom theme pack 4

[thomas11]

I cant find this one ethier system_plugin_bg

[x3sphere]

I cant find this one ethier system_plugin_bg

Those will be found on the flash, not the memory stick. Use a program like PSP Filer to replace them, but be careful as writing to the flash can brick your PSP.

[thomas11]

i can't get the icons to change everything else worked like battery xmbwaves, sound bar but when i turn my psp on i just get the back ground come up. im trying to replace topmenu_plugin.rco

[x3sphere]

i can't get the icons to change everything else worked like battery xmbwaves, sound bar but when i turn my psp on i just get the back ground come up. im trying to replace topmenu_plugin.rco

ah.. well you are running 3.10 OE-A right? You can't change the icons in 3.10.. only 3.03 OE-C supports that (for now).

[thomas11]

nooooooooooooooooooo ill just have to wait ill probably have bricked my psp by the time it's out
Do i need a lua player to play some games because some of them don't work just says corrupted.
Are there any homebrew games you can recommend.
Thanks

[x3sphere]

nooooooooooooooooooo ill just have to wait ill probably have bricked my psp by the time it's out
Do i need a lua player to play some games because some of them don't work just says corrupted.
Are there any homebrew games you can recommend.
Thanks

If the game is written in LUA, then yeah.

Some games I'd recommend:

rRootage - http://www.psp-homebrew.eu/hbname.php?id=358

NoGravity - http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=816

Hexaxis - http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=1029

[Jaynb]

Here is a step by step guide for installing 3.10 OE-A. Please note that you must be running 1.50, 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE to begin this installation.

First grab the 3.10 OE-A files (http://exophase.com/files/psp/310oe_a.rar).

1. Copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://72.29.74.204/~exophase/external/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

3. Place these 2 updates in the oeupdmaker folder and ensure they are named exactly like this 150.PBP and 310.PBP. Now navigate to the game menu on your PSP and execute the update maker. It will take a few minutes to create the file, once finished a DATA.DXAR will be found in the oeupdmaker folder.

Please note: If you get an error message that says "Invalid SHA-1" when creating the DXAR do not proceed further. This means you have a faulty memory stick and a corrupt DATA.DXAR was created. Start over using a different memory stick.

4. Copy 310oeflasher and 310oeflasher% to X:/PSP/GAME if you are in 1.50, or to X:/PSP/GAME150 if you are running 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE or 3.03 OE.

5. Copy the DATA.DXAR created in step 3 to the 310oeflasher folder.

6. Navigate to the game menu on your PSP, run the 3.10 OE-A flasher and follow the on screen instructions. Once done your PSP will now be running 3.10 OE-A :)


I'm trying to do this update for the 1st time, but it doesnt seem to be working. What am i doing wrong?

I get to step 3. but when i go the the game menu on the PSP, i dont have "update maker". I have 2 "Corrupted Data" files on the MS.

What am i doing wrong? In step 1 where it says "copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker%" does that mean I make new folders called oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% under X:/PSP/GAME?

Thanks, You guys are great!

[x3sphere]

I'm trying to do this update for the 1st time, but it doesnt seem to be working. What am i doing wrong?

I get to step 3. but when i go the the game menu on the PSP, i dont have "update maker". I have 2 "Corrupted Data" files on the MS.

What am i doing wrong? In step 1 where it says "copy oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker%" does that mean I make new folders called oeupdmaker and oeupdmaker% under X:/PSP/GAME?

Thanks, You guys are great!

those two folders are included in the 3.10 OE-A archive, you are supposed to just copy them over. I guess you created the folders yourself because that would result in the two corrupted data icons.. so make sure you are copying them from the archive.

[Jaynb]

those two folders are included in the 3.10 OE-A archive, you are supposed to just copy them over. I guess you created the folders yourself because that would result in the two corrupted data icons.. so make sure you are copying them from the archive.

Thanks I thought that was where i was going wrong!

This probably sounds really stupid but when you say the 2 folders are included in the 3.10 OE-A archive, how do you get them? I downloaded the 310oe_a.rar but dont know how to get them from there?

Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

[x3sphere]

Thanks I thought that was where i was going wrong!

This probably sounds really stupid but when you say the 2 folders are included in the 3.10 OE-A archive, how do you get them? I downloaded the 310oe_a.rar but dont know how to get them from there?

Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

Open it up with WinRAR (http://rarlabs.com/rar/wrar37b5.exe), then just extract the files.

[Jaynb]

Hey, Thanks alot for all your help, you are too kind!

I did as you said and all ran fine. i then updated to 3.10 OE-A2 aswell.

Again, thank you, your help is much appreciated! ;) :) ;)

[hidehide]

I found a problem in the 3.10 OE-A'
It can be able to run ISO without UMD, however, if you hold the psp. The next time when you turn on the psp again, the game will hang and the psp will be closed.

[blazed78]

Hi,

I just updated my fw to 3.10 OE-A' and I always got error msg if I want to play homebrew, I want to upgrade my fw to 3.10 OE-A', please let me know how to do it.

Thx

[x3sphere]

Hi,

I just updated my fw to 3.10 OE-A' and I always got error msg if I want to play homebrew, I want to upgrade my fw to 3.10 OE-A', please let me know how to do it.

Thx

you are probably putting your homebrews in the wrong folder..

try putting them in

ms0:/PSP/GAME150

(if the folder doesn't exist create it)

[thomas11]

How can i get a background with the waves over the top of it(the xmb waves)

[thomas11]

What do gametboots do i just replaced mine and it didn't make any difference

[thomas11]

I cant add anything now to flash0 it keep saying its full. can i deleted anything

[x3sphere]

What do gametboots do i just replaced mine and it didn't make any difference

Gameboots are the opening animation that displays when you start up any game or homebrew.

As for your flash space problem.. I don't know, not much you can do.. delete the internet browser (that will free at least 1MB), unused fonts, etc. The PSP flash doesn't have much space, only around 24MB total.

[lilkev247]

Will this custom firmware work if i have DAX updated 3.10??

Thanks for the help guys yall are the shyt!

[abel]

Hey just wanted to say I finally got my PSP V1.5, upgraded on the spot to 3.10 OE and so far everything works like a charm.

For all those on this board who help noobs like me Thanks!!!! (for both the direct help and the indirect help reading convo's between you guys)

A big thanks to Dark Alex as well, you are the man!!

Once again thanks all, I hope I can contribute to this board from now on.

:D ;) :p :D :D

[thomas11]

Just converted my psx img to eboot with popstation then put it on my psp when i try and open it it just makes everything disappeared accept from the waves on the back ground. i used easy iso maker to converter it to iso. Then popstation gui2. i have 3.10 a oe

thanks

[x3sphere]

Just converted my psx img to eboot with popstation then put it on my psp when i try and open it it just makes everything disappeared accept from the waves on the back ground. i used easy iso maker to converter it to iso. Then popstation gui2. i have 3.10 a oe

thanks

Its probably one of the XMB mods you have loaded that is conflicting with the opening screen for PS1 games.

[thomas11]

Where can i get all the normal waves and battery sign from i did back them up somewhere but my folders are scattered around.

[x3sphere]

Where can i get all the normal waves and battery sign from i did back them up somewhere but my folders are scattered around.

Don't know but I think opening_plugin.rco is the problem, so replace that with the default

[thomas11]

Got the other thing fixed i now get the game could no be started 80010002

[thomas11]

I did it with another popstation witch give you the key.bin but its 100 mb bigger but i get the game could not be started 80000004

[x3sphere]

I did it with another popstation witch give you the key.bin but its 100 mb bigger but i get the game could not be started 80000004

Do you have any plugins loaded? If so try disabling them

Also try putting the game in GAME310 folder

[thomas11]

Nope still no luck i have no plugins i'm trying to play beyblade how sad am i lol :p its the only game witch will fit on my memory card ( well out of the ps1 games i can find)

[x3sphere]

Nope still no luck i have no plugins i'm trying to play beyblade how sad am i lol :p its the only game witch will fit on my memory card ( well out of the ps1 games i can find)

did you try following this guide?

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=987

guess it is also a possibility that the iso is corrupt (if you didn't dump it yourself..)

[thomas11]

I mange to get a demo to work but the screen is small is there nay way to fix this

[x3sphere]

I mange to get a demo to work but the screen is small is there nay way to fix this

small how? PS1 games by default won't fill the entire screen.. that's normal. You need to go into the pops configuration and set the video options to full screen.

[davers]

Hi guys. Relative newbie here.

Purchased a new PSP today, firmware was 2.71. Aware that I didn't want to upgrade to anything past 3.03, I upgraded to 2.81 so I could play the bundled game, otherwise I'd have an otherwise pretty paper weight.

I want to be running the 3.10OE-A firmware... what would be the best way of going about this? That is to say, should I downgrade to 1.50 and go to 3.10OE-A from there (I have a friend with GTA LCS) - and risk a brick - or should I just upgrade from 2.81 to the next best version from which I can safely update to 3.10OE-A? Exactly which version of 3.03OE do I need, as I've found about 6 different versions so far! Can anyone provide any answers, or even better, links?

Thanks guys. Apologies for the newbie questions, just wanted to get my PSP up to speed. Can't wait to start playing FF6, Tenchu, Bushido Blade... oooh. It tingles.

edit: by the way, it's one of those TA-082 motherboards or something, there's a number, 1003, and some letters visible when I open the UMD hatch, in the top right corner. If that makes any difference. I've done a bit of background reading, though obviously not enough :)

[x3sphere]

Hi guys. Relative newbie here.

Purchased a new PSP today, firmware was 2.71. Aware that I didn't want to upgrade to anything past 3.03, I upgraded to 2.81 so I could play the bundled game, otherwise I'd have an otherwise pretty paper weight.

I want to be running the 3.10OE-A firmware... what would be the best way of going about this? That is to say, should I downgrade to 1.50 and go to 3.10OE-A from there (I have a friend with GTA LCS) - and risk a brick - or should I just upgrade from 2.81 to the next best version from which I can safely update to 3.10OE-A? Exactly which version of 3.03OE do I need, as I've found about 6 different versions so far! Can anyone provide any answers, or even better, links?

Thanks guys. Apologies for the newbie questions, just wanted to get my PSP up to speed. Can't wait to start playing FF6, Tenchu, Bushido Blade... oooh. It tingles.

edit: by the way, it's one of those TA-082 motherboards or something, there's a number, 1003, and some letters visible when I open the UMD hatch, in the top right corner. If that makes any difference. I've done a bit of background reading, though obviously not enough :)

You'll need to upgrade to 3.03 then run the downgrader here:
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=525

That will get you to 1.5, then you can safely update to 3.10 OE-A by following the guide here:
http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=383

[davers]

Many thanks x3sphere. I'm a little nervous about bricking the damn thing to be honest, but I guess it's definitely worth it.

Is the TA-082 not an issue then?

[x3sphere]

Many thanks x3sphere. I'm a little nervous about bricking the damn thing to be honest, but I guess it's definitely worth it.

Is the TA-082 not an issue then?

correct, the downgrader supports all current motherboards.

[vandamage]

2. Now download the 1.50 and 3.10 updates which you can grab below:
1.50 Update (http://72.29.74.204/~exophase/external/150.PBP)
3.10 Update (http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2007_0130_81b8ca8f63db44996f6f5fbf03c5dee1/EBOOT.PBP)

link for 3.10 Update = The webpage cannot be found =/

[x3sphere]

link for 3.10 Update = The webpage cannot be found =/

works fine here..

here is a temp link:
http://files.exophase.com/psp/EBOOT_310.PBP (http://files.exophase.com/psp/EBOOT_310.PBP)

[vandamage]

works fine here..

here is a temp link:
http://files.exophase.com/psp/EBOOT_310.PBP (http://files.exophase.com/psp/EBOOT_310.PBP)

Thanks!

Upgrade went well, thank you for the guide much appreciated :)

Question, so when I want to play an iso (backup from my purchased and owned UMD) how do I load it...from the recovery console?

[x3sphere]

Thanks!

Upgrade went well, thank you for the guide much appreciated :)

Question, so when I want to play an iso (backup from my purchased and owned UMD) how do I load it...from the recovery console?

ISO files go in ms0:/ISO

then navigate to the game menu on your PSP, your iso games will appear there.

[vandamage]

ISO files go in ms0:/ISO

then navigate to the game menu on your PSP, your iso games will appear there.

Sweet!! I'm making a backup of one of my UMD's now to test.<