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1.
If you recently bought a psp first check witch version it has.
You can check this by doing the following: go to settings. go to system settings than go to system information. Check your system firmware. It is important to know what firmware you have.

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2.
If it is saying 1.5 than move to number 4
If it is saying 1.51 or 1.52 than update to 2.0.You can find the update 2.0 for US systems or japans psp. It doesnt matter only the 0 and the x functions are switched

For jap systems download the 2.0 update
Place the update on your memory stick in X:PSP/GAME/UPDATE do not forget caps lock(if the folder isnt already there make it)

If it is saying 2.00 than move to number 3 or if you wish to play homebrew on 2.0 move to 5



3.
once you have updated to 2.0 (or if it already was) you can
downgrade it to 1.5. this will let you be able to running homebrew
NOW WATCH WHERE YOU GET THIS FILE OFF IT MIGHT CONTAINS A
PSP VIRUS THAT WILL BRICK YOUR PSP.becuase of this antivirus
programs thinks that this is a virus. disable your antivirus program
and than download the downgrade and the 1.5 update wich is need
to downgrade. the best is getting it of here (MPH DOWNGRADER)
the update 1.5 can be found.
follow the mph instructions good. before posting here it doesn't work
- Create a UPDATE folder in PSP/GAME/ folder of your memory stick
- Copy EBOOT.PBP (update 1.50) in UPDATE folder
- Unpack MPHDowngrader.zip
- Copy overflow.tif in your PSP/PHOTO/ folder of your memory stick
- Copy h.bin in root of your memory stick
- Copy index.dat in root of your memory stick
- Plug the AC adaptor

Then, enter in PHOTO MENU, this will launch firmware Version Changer. this will display some letters and numbers on you screen, dont panic this is normal. wait about 30 seconds and than hold the power switch until the psp shuts off. Now turn your psp then go to GAME MENU and launch the 1.50 update.Follow the instructions when the update is at 99% the psp will give an error. This is normal just press ok and turn off your psp, now boot it up again its will give you a blue screen, just press o and wait until the psp is restart.Welcome to the world of homebrew!

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7.
if you have an 1.5 psp but you liked the features of the other firmwares than can use a firmware launcher.
with this launcher you can launch any firmware you like wich are 1.51 1.52 2.0, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6. you can NOT play games with these firmware loader. but you can use there video codes and you can test things like personal game boot movie. You can get it here (http://files.pspupdates.qj.net/cgi-bin/ … ,0,40,1838)
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8.

as you might know you can put video's on you psp but you need to convert it to mp4 format. you can do this with a hundreds of programs. but the one wich is most use is PSP VIDEO 9 wich you can get from here here (http://files.pspupdates.qj.net/cgi-bin/ … ,0,18,1657)
the first thing you need to do is to install the program psp video 9.
while it is installing you can make an folder on you psp.this is need to put in the video's.make the folder with the name MP_ROOT in this folder you make another folder called 100MNV01.now you that you have installed you program launch it. you see that the program ask wich drive name you psp has.now select the psp drive and press ok. now you can begin to convert. there are many options for you. all these options have different quallity making your movie bigger or smaller .choose one you like and convert it.
thats it

9.
ok here is a list with some info with all known emulators.

# Amiga 500
# Apple II
# Atari
# Atari ST
# Chip8
# Commodore 64
# Gameboy Color
# GBA
# Genesis/Megadrive
# Images
# Macintosh
# MAME
# MSX
# Neo Geo
# NES
# PC Engine
# PC-9801
# Playstation
# SCUMM
# Sega Genesis/Megadrive
# Sega Master System
# SNES
# Windows
# Wonderswan
# X86
# monkey64 ( still in progress )


if you want a other wich is not in this list you can donwload them here
here (http://pspupdates.qj.net/category/Homeb … ors/cid/61)
all the emulators contains a read me file for info. read them before posting something on the folder.

remember that some emulators are lagging in the game.you can set the clock speed on 333 mhz for better game play, the gameboy advance emulator is not a good emulator

11.

THanks to Fanjita you can run homebrew on 2.xx. but this doesnt work on 2.7
but the problem is you will need gta lcs. so to play homebrew will cost you money.probaly this can be done with other games.but for now its only gta.

To install:
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Use WinRAR to unpack the package into the root (topmost) folder on your memory stick. Note that if you have an existing GTA savegame that uses slot 5, then this will be overwritten by the eLoader savegame.
You can see which slots you are using by the folder names - ULES00182SX, ULES00151SX or ULUS10041SX : X is the slot number.

To make sure that the eLoader is not auto-started by GTA, you can copy another GTA savegame folder off your memory
stick, and then back onto the memory stick now.

Now you can copy your homebrew files into subfolders in the /psp/game/ folder.

To use:
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Start up GTA as normal. When it has loaded, select "Load Game", select the eLoader savegame and
confirm the load as normal. After a short delay, the eLoader menu should appear. Select the homebrew to run using
the D-Pad, and the X button. You can select a CPU speed with the L + R shoulder buttons, or press START to restart your PSP.

To return to the menu, you can usually hold the L+R shoulder buttons, then hold START for a few seconds. This doesn't work for every application.

The HOME button doesn't work, this is a known problem.


Troubleshooting:
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One common problem is that sometimes GTA has problems if it auto-loads this savegame at startup. You can
avoid this by making sure that the datestamp on the new savedata folders is older than the most recent
game that you saved with GTA. This should happen automatically if you use WinRAR to extract the files.
If you still have problems with GTA crashing as soon as it starts, then try this:

* Start GTA with no memory stick inserted. You should get a warning, and then start the intro movies.

* Once the intro has finished, either play through the first mission until you can get to a
game save point, or just load up an existing save (not the Tetris save).

* Now save your position in a new save slot.

You should then find that GTA autoloads your normal savegame, letting you select the eLoader savegame later.

You might find that removing unused save folders helps. There are 3 versions of the folders in this package,
to cover all known versions of the game. You only really need the version appropriate to your copy of the game,
which is:
ULES00182S* for German GTA
ULUS10041S* for US GTA
ULES00151S* for all other versions.

12.

ok here is a list of the performance of the memory stick
this is between the scandisk ms and the sony ms.

Write Speed Test - 394MB - (MB/s)
(higher numbers indicate better performance)

Transfer w/USB Card Reader (MB/s)
SanDisk MS Pro Duo 512MB
------------------------------5.55
Sony MS Pro Duo 512MB
-------1.86

Transfer w/Sony PSP (MB/s)
SanDisk MS Pro Duo 512MB
---------------3.75
Sony MS Pro Duo 512MB
------1.63

Write Speed Test - 769MB - (MB/s)
(higher numbers indicate better performance)

Transfer w/USB Card Reader (MB/s)
SanDisk MS Pro Duo 1GB
---------------------------5.27
Sony High-Speed MS Pro Duo 1GB
----------2.07

Transfer w/Sony PSP (MB/s)
SanDisk MS Pro Duo 1GB
------------------3.9
Sony High-Speed MS Pro Duo 1GB
-------1.79

Test System: Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz CPU, 1GB (512MB x 2) Samsung PC3200 Memory, 200GB Seagate Barracuda ST3120026AS HD, Windows XP Professional.

Memory transfer devices: Sony PSP, SanDisk USB 2.0 ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader/Writer.

Memory cards: Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 512MB, Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 1GB, SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 512MB, SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 1GB.

13.
since there are question about the datel hard disk. i decided to make an chapter about this. this chapter is almost the same as chapter 14.

Transferring Movies to the PSP

In this test a movie file with about 150 MB will be send from the PC to the PSP's Memory Stick slot.

• Transferring to Memory Stick using Media Manager: 44 Seconds.
• Transferring to 4GB Hard Drive using Media Manager: 90 Seconds.
• Transferring to Memory Stick using Windows: 35 Seconds.
• Transferring to 4GB Hard Drive using Windows: 75 Seconds.

Loading Times

here is a list how fast the loading times is from the three different solutions The times will of course depens on the file size.

• Loading from Memory Stick: 1 Second.
• Loading from 4GB Hard Drive: 8 Seconds.
• Loading from UMD: 27 Seconds.

Battery Life on Movie Playback

To answer the question if a Microdrive consumes more power than a normal Memory Stick, no

• Playing movie with Standard Battery and SanDisk 1G Memory Stick: 4.45 Hours.
• Playing movie with Standard Battery and Datel 4GB Hard Drive: 3.35 Hours.
• Playing movie with Datel X2 Battery and Datel 4GB Hard Drive: 5.45 Hours.

14.
There are some 2.0 games that will work on a 1.5 psp if you use this PSP 2.X PRX & EBOOT File Decryptor.
here is how to use it.
1.create a folder called Enc in X:Enc
2.in this folder you must place the eboot.bin and prx data files. wich can be found in the unpacked iso's
3. place the folders decrypt and decrypt% in X:PSP/GAME
4. launch the homebrew.
5. now it will encode the files. wait until it returns to home.
6. the new files are now in folder Dec wich the homebrew made.]
7.replace the new files over the old files from the iso.
8 now repack your iso.



15.

ok to begin lets start with psp birth
in 2005 the psp was borned
1.0 was the firmware.it was hacked so fast that sony was surprised.

1.0
Good things: allows to let you run homebrew easily.
bad things: the battery was drained quick by a 1.0 psp becuase the proccesor was on 333 mhz all the time.
wont let you run 2.0 games

then 1.5 came in America. and what a did they enjoy their psp. only problem no homebrew was allowed in the beggining of the 1.5 (its fully hacked now)

1.5
Good things: also allows you to run homebrew using kxploit and the battery live was increased.
bad things: wont let you run 2.0 games.

when 1.5 was hacked sony quickly hotfixed the psp by bringing 1.51 update. there was no reason to update to this psp version.it only patched the hole in the firmware wich let you run homebrew. stupid me i updated

1.51
good things: none
bad things: no homebrew.

than when all seemed right for sony it suddenly released a new update 1.52. still i dont understand why sony did this. any way some new fixes in the firmware.this firmware is also the firmware wich is on the EU psp.the so lazy sony just putted the new update on a umd disc

1.52
good things: umd movie is now under movie.
bad things: still no homebrew

than sony came out with the white psp. and with a new firmware 2.0 wich had many new options.a reason for some people to update.
than after a couple of weeks. it happend.....the first homebrew came on 2.0. and the best part is sony could have easily avoided it. sony dug his own grave by letting tiff pictures show on the psp.
hhahaha if sony didnt do this is would have been alright with the no homebrew.

2.0
good things: homebrew after a time. personal background option. avc code. web browser. many new pictures format like the tiff.
bad things: no iso could be launched.

after the amazing downgrader was released sony had to stop people from downgrading their psp. sony made a quick hot fix wich disallowed the downgrade. 2.1 was made.

2.1
good things: homebrew
bad things: you will need gta

but sony knew no one would update unless there where some new functions.this is where 2.5 was born.

2.5.
good things: local free player was added to the system and some minor funtions and homebrew
bad things: allowed to run homebrew but you will need gta


and than there is 2.6 the newest firmware version. for most people still no reason to update.( i dont know why sony made it mabye just for the fun for people)

2.6
good things: homebrew
bad things: you will need gta

now after the gta exploit sony launched 2.7 this version afcourse cant run homebrew, but it has a few good things

2.7
good things: flash player wich will allow you to play games over the internet
bad things: no homebrew

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this is from sony site
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New features in 2.70:

1. Network
* Internet Browser now supports Macromedia Flash playback.
Flash player supports Macromedia Flash Player 6 [some functions are not supported].
* The settings of the Internet Browser is added to Settings -> Connection Settings
* The audio contents from the RSS Channel section may now be saved to your memory stick.
* ‘Auto’ option added to Rate Change in the Location Free Player
2. Music
* Added support for AAC format.
3. Settings
* Added ‘Enable Flash Player’ in System Settings (required Internet access)
* “Simplified Chinese” and “Traditional Chinese” languages added
* Added RSS Channel Settings
* Added UMD Video L & R buttons into Video Settings
4. Bug fixes:
* Fixed issues when using memory sticks with more than 2GB of free space.

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2,6
Network
[RSS Channel] has been added as a feature under [Network].
bullet [Volume Adjustment] has been added as an option in the
[LocationFree™ Player] control panel.

bullet [Simplified Chinese (GB18030)]* and [Traditional Chinese (Big5)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
* The option has some limitations. For details, see "About the Internet Browser's Chinese fonts".
bullet Copyright-protected video data provided by a content provider or other services can now be downloaded directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ using the [Internet Browser].
For details, contact the video content provider.
Note that some content providers may charge fees for obtaining or using copyright-protected video.
Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries and regions.

Video
Music data in WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format can now be played under [Music]. (This applies to music saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.)
WMA9 Professional, WMA9 Lossless and copyright-protected WMA files are not supported.
Note that you must activate the [Enable WMA Playback] setting to play music data in WMA format.

Video
[Enable WMA Playback] has been added as a setting under
[System Settings].
A connection to the Internet is required for the one-time activation of this setting. Note that no personal information is collected during the activation process. For details, refer to the user agreement that must be accepted as part of the activation process.
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System Software Ver. 2.50 (October 13, 2005)
Network
[LocationFree™ Player]* has been added as a feature under [Network].
[Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] in [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
The input history of online forms accessed through [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
*Use of the LocationFree™ Player feature may not be supported in all countries and regions. Depending on where you live, the LocationFree™ Base Station may not be available for purchase or use. Certain models of the Base Station are not compatible with the PSP™ system. For details, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp

Video
Copyright-protected video can now be played under [Video]. (This applies to video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
For details, contact the video content provider.
Note that fees may be charged to obtain or use copyright protected video.
Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries and regions.

Settings
[Set via Internet] has been added as an option to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time Settings] under [Settings].
[WPA-PSK (AES)] has been added as a security method under [Network Settings].

Other
Korean input mode has been added to the on-screen keyboard.
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System Software Ver. 2.01 (October 3, 2005)
Settings
A patch has been added to address a security vulnerability in the system software.
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System Software Ver. 2.00 (August 24, 2005)
Network
An Internet browser has been added.

Video
4:3 Screen Mode has been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
Go To feature has been added (for UMDVIDEO and UMDMUSIC).
A-B Repeat feature has been added (for UMDVIDEO, UMDMUSIC and video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).
Audio options have been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).
MP4 (AVC) has been added as a playable file format (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).

Music
The combination of SonicStage version 3.2 (or later) and PSP system software 2.00 (or later) has made it possible for music files in ATRAC3 plus format to be transferred to a Memory Stick PRO Duo
MP4 (the audio codec for MP4 format audio files is MPEG-4 AAC) and WAV (Linear PCM) have been added as playable file formats (for music saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).

Photo
Wallpaper feature has been added.
Image transfer feature has been added.
TIFF, GIF, PNG and BMP have been added as viewable file formats.

Settings
Korean has been added as a system language in [System Settings].
[Character Set] has been added in [System Settings].
[Theme Settings] has been added.
[Internet Browser Start Control] has been added as a security mode in [Security Settings].
WPA-PSK (TKIP) has been added as a security mode in [Network Settings].
Web address shortcut feature has been added as an input mode for the on-screen keyboard.

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System Software Ver. 1.52 (June 15, 2005)
Music
UMD™MUSIC can now be played under [Music] in the home menu.

Settings
Security for the system software has been strengthened.

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System Software Ver. 1.51 (May 18, 2005)
Settings
A patch has been added to address a security vulnerability in the system software.

16.
here are the specifications from the psp. for the guys who want to know.

Product Name: PlayStation®Portable (PSP)
Color: Black/White/Misc
Dimensions: Approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)
Weight: Approx. 260 g (including battery)
CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)
Main Memory: 32MB
Embedded DRAM: 4MB
Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD
480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors)
Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)
Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
Main Input/Output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
USB 2.0 (Target)
Memory Stick™ PRO Duo
IrDA
IR Remote (SIRCS)
Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Playback only)
Profile: PSP Game
UMD Audio
UMD Video
Main Connectors: DC OUT 5V 1800mhah standard
Terminals for charging built-in battery
Headphone/Microphone/Control connector
Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
Analog pad
Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
Left, Right keys
START, SELECT, HOME
POWER On/Hold/Off switch
Brightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/-
Wireless LAN On/Off switch
UMD Eject
Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor
Access Control: Region Code, Parental Control
Accessories: Stand
Headphone with remote commander
Headphone with remote commander and microphone
External battery pack
Case
Strap

17.
if you like your psp but you want to make it look even better than this homebrew is really something for you.
xflash and pspset can customice your psp. everything you want can be changed. like your gameboot intro or your bootup sound, your font backgrounds and much more. however, this homebrew is dangerous and can easily brick your psp. but if you do it right, you can get a very cool psp.

here is a guide how to use it.
first you will need to unpack the rar file, put both folders (the normal and the %) in X:PSP/GAME/
put snapshot and thumb in the root of your folder
your modified stuff must be put in ''normal'' folder of xflash (without the %) open the xflash folder, after that open the folder which is also called xflash, put the modified files in the map modified. now boot xflash mod on your psp use the option you want, and done. * its not my fault if you brick your psp i did it and it worked fine*

pspset is almost the same, but you will need the modified files in the root of your memorystick.



18.
A gameboot is the video that your PSP plays just before you run a UMD or homebrew app.
If you are interested in changing your PSP's gameboot with a program like Xflash or PSPSet.