Firmware Version And Homebrew Details - PSP-Forum.com

Pagnell · 02-06-2006, 11:54 AM

Below is a small table I have compiled of each available firmware (at this time) and if and how to run homebrew on it. It is mainly to help new owners who want to use homebrew. To find out your firmware version, go to Settings -> System Settings -> System Information. Please note that, at this time, no downgrade is available once you install firmware 2.80 or above.

V1.0 - The original Japanese firmware and until April last year, the only firmware which could use homebrew. Homebrew can be run on this fine but as most releases are designed for V1.5 or above, a few modifications might need to be done to the EBOOT file if you are having problems. PSP Brew is the best program for doing this in my opinion.
V1.5 - The best firmware choice for homebrew. All homebrew releases work with this.
V1.51 - No homebrew available on this firmware. You need to upgrade to V2.0 minimum then either downgrade to V1.5, use the Tiff exploit or GTA method (all explained below).
V1.52 - As with V1.51.
V2.0 - You have three options here. You can use the V2.0 TIFF homebrew exploit, you can downgrade to V1.5 using the MPH Downgrader or use the GTA method. Note: The GTA method is not available on any firmware below V2.0 as the game will not run on these firmwares.
V2.01 - Will only work using the GTA method, check out Fanjita's superb website for compatibility and download links. This firmware can be upgraded to 2.50, 2.60 or 2.71 and then downgraded to 1.5 though. See below for details.
V2.50 - As with V2.01 in regards to homebrew BUT this and 2.60 can now be downgraded to 1.5 using Dark_Alex's 2.50/2.60 downgrader.
V2.60 - As with V2.01. Read 2.50 for downgrade details.
V2.70 - No homebrew support in any shape or form at the moment other than the limited amount using the inbuilt flash player. This firmware can now be upgraded to 2.71 and then downgraded. See 2.71 below for details.
V2.71 - No current proper homebrew but this firmware can now be downgraded to 1.5 on a non TA-082 motherboard with Dark_Alex's 2.71 downgrader.
V2.80 - No proper homebrew as of yet and no downgrader available.
V2.81 - As with 2.80.

Note:- Before you attempt any of the above downgraders you need to ensure your PSP sytem board is not a TA-082. If it is THE USE OF A DOWNGRADER WILL BRICK YOUR PSP AND RENDER IT USELESS. Check out the following picture to confirm.

Megaman · 02-06-2006, 11:47 PM

Nice! Awesome FAQ Pagnell.

Nice avatar.

weezer · 02-06-2006, 11:49 PM

yeah, nice/usefull faq

Constantine · 02-07-2006, 12:50 AM

Lmao! Bill Hicks pretty much rocks.

"yea, I use the word F*ck a lot. :|"

Constantine

02-07-2006, 07:39 AM

useful faq.. thanks

hobsa005 · 07-29-2006, 08:34 AM

were do you get a eloader

blackfiber · 08-18-2006, 02:19 PM

well i am a new kid here an i upgrade to 2.80 , stuckkkkkkkkkk...

Ryder · 08-18-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackfiber

well i am a new kid here an i upgrade to 2.80 , stuckkkkkkkkkk...

Damn I truly feel sorry for you...

jervaters · 08-23-2006, 10:50 PM

has any1 successfully downgradeed or bricked their psp with Dark_Alex's downgrader. ??

Ryder · 08-24-2006, 02:11 AM

What downgrader.... :? :? :? :? I thought all he did was unencrypt 2.70-2.71....

02-06-2006, 11:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pagnell Administrator / Grim Reaper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, England. Posts: 2,920	Firmware Version And Homebrew Details Below is a small table I have compiled of each available firmware (at this time) and if and how to run homebrew on it. It is mainly to help new owners who want to use homebrew. To find out your firmware version, go to Settings -> System Settings -> System Information. Please note that, at this time, no downgrade is available once you install firmware 2.80 or above. V1.0 - The original Japanese firmware and until April last year, the only firmware which could use homebrew. Homebrew can be run on this fine but as most releases are designed for V1.5 or above, a few modifications might need to be done to the EBOOT file if you are having problems. PSP Brew is the best program for doing this in my opinion. V1.5 - The best firmware choice for homebrew. All homebrew releases work with this. V1.51 - No homebrew available on this firmware. You need to upgrade to V2.0 minimum then either downgrade to V1.5, use the Tiff exploit or GTA method (all explained below). V1.52 - As with V1.51. V2.0 - You have three options here. You can use the V2.0 TIFF homebrew exploit, you can downgrade to V1.5 using the MPH Downgrader or use the GTA method. Note: The GTA method is not available on any firmware below V2.0 as the game will not run on these firmwares. V2.01 - Will only work using the GTA method, check out Fanjita's superb website for compatibility and download links. This firmware can be upgraded to 2.50, 2.60 or 2.71 and then downgraded to 1.5 though. See below for details. V2.50 - As with V2.01 in regards to homebrew BUT this and 2.60 can now be downgraded to 1.5 using Dark_Alex's 2.50/2.60 downgrader. V2.60 - As with V2.01. Read 2.50 for downgrade details. V2.70 - No homebrew support in any shape or form at the moment other than the limited amount using the inbuilt flash player. This firmware can now be upgraded to 2.71 and then downgraded. See 2.71 below for details. V2.71 - No current proper homebrew but this firmware can now be downgraded to 1.5 on a non TA-082 motherboard with Dark_Alex's 2.71 downgrader. V2.80 - No proper homebrew as of yet and no downgrader available. V2.81 - As with 2.80. Note:- Before you attempt any of the above downgraders you need to ensure your PSP sytem board is not a TA-082. If it is THE USE OF A DOWNGRADER WILL BRICK YOUR PSP AND RENDER IT USELESS. Check out the following picture to confirm. __________________ "Children are smarter than any of us. How do I know that? I don't know one child with a full time job and children." - Bill Hicks.

02-06-2006, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Megaman Scourge of the Internets Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Here Posts: 1,910	Nice! Awesome FAQ Pagnell. Nice avatar. __________________ "The Aperture Enrichment Center would like to remind you that the Weighted Companion Cube will never threaten to stab you and, in fact, cannot speak." -Portal A.I.

02-06-2006, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
weezer Moderator<>rotaredoM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Guess Posts: 3,789	yeah, nice/usefull faq __________________ Beware The Jub Jub Bird And Shun The Frumious Band

07-29-2006, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
hobsa005 Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	were do u get a eloader were do you get a eloader

08-18-2006, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
blackfiber Hi! I'm new around here... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	stuck with the 2.80 nothing to do ! well i am a new kid here an i upgrade to 2.80 , stuckkkkkkkkkk...

02-07-2006, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Constantine PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A PSPirate on the high-seas of treason Posts: 2,705	Lmao! Bill Hicks pretty much rocks. "yea, I use the word F*ck a lot. :\|" Constantine

02-07-2006, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
bull3t Guest Posts: n/a	useful faq.. thanks

08-23-2006, 10:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
jervaters PSP-Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 87	has any1 successfully downgradeed or bricked their psp with Dark_Alex's downgrader. ??

08-24-2006, 02:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ryder PSP-Forum User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Naples, Florida - U.S Posts: 2,383	What downgrader.... :? :? :? :? I thought all he did was unencrypt 2.70-2.71.... __________________ Ryder GTA IV - Pop-in much? Hahaha poor Master Cheif. MGS rocks. "Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score." - IGN Review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots

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