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Lucindas_PSP · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 09:19 AM

Hi all, I've had my PSP since Dec '05, it isn't a TA082 model (no text) but I vaguely recall updating the firmware when I first got it in order to play a game (Harry potter IIRC!), the firmware now says it's at 2.60 but I'm fairly sure this isn't the factory set level, will this cause any issues? I've read lots on the subject in order to try and avoid annoying noob questions but there are so many permutations of what to do/not to do I'm losing the will to live! Could anyone guide me to a step by step guide that would suit my psp please, ultimately I'm looking to run image files directly from a memory card, not really interested in emulators and whatnot.
Am I right in believing that a "Dark Alex" mod allows you to switch between 1.50 and 3.0?
I have a copy of GTA:LC too.
Many many thanks in advance,
Lucy xxx

theaceoffire · #2 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 10:46 AM

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Could anyone guide me to a step by step guide that would suit my psp please, ultimately I'm looking to run image files directly from a memory card, not really interested in emulators and whatnot.
Am I right in believing that a "Dark Alex" mod allows you to switch between 1.50 and 3.0?

Dark_AleX's game firmware is actually BOTH 1.50 AND 3.03 (or 3.10) combined together. You don't NEED to switch, although it does allow you to downgrade if you want.

If you want to "run image files" from a 2.60, stick your pics in the folder

sp\images I believe... a folder should exist there.

Callapidae · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 11:21 AM

To answer your question, upgrade to 2.71 (becaus its much easier to downgrade), you can get it from here. Then download this. That should get you to 1.50. Now you need this, that'll get you to 3.03OE-C. I asume by Images you mean ISO's. ISO's are not allowed to be discussed on this site, sorry.

dorkdork777 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 11:33 AM

BTW, what do you mean by 'image files'? If you mean pictures, they go in PSP/PHOTO, and you do not need to downgrade or upgrade. But if you mean game image files, (aka ISOs) they are unfortunately a forbidden topic on PSP3D.

Lucindas_PSP · #5 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bono

To answer your question, upgrade to 2.71 (becaus its much easier to downgrade), you can get it from here. Then download this. That should get you to 1.50. Now you need this, that'll get you to 3.03OE-C. I asume by Images you mean ISO's. ISO's are not allowed to be discussed on this site, sorry.

Thankyou for replies everyone, the links above to get to 2.71 are for US or Jap, mine is UK spec, does that matter or should I just go for US one? I'd normally jump in with both feet and try things out but with the very real prospect of bricking my lil PSP I'm a bit cagey about it! I don't mean picture files btw but I understand this can't be talked about, but I'd just the option of doing it, not that I ever would as it is illegal.
Thanks,
Lucy.

Michael M. · #6 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 03:47 PM

If you'd never do it, why would you want the option??

Lucindas_PSP · #7 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

If you'd never do it, why would you want the option??

Oh come on, I'm sure you're a bright person, I'm clearly just trying to abide by your rules. I'm just asking for help to get this 3.03 OE-C on there, why the interrogation?
If someone can give me a quick 1-on-1 from start through to completion I'll paypal them £10 (around $20), maybe via MSN or something, just guide me through each step and verify the US files etc will work on my UK spec psp, I assume it won't take long?
Lucy.
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Originally Posted by Bono

To answer your question, upgrade to 2.71 (becaus its much easier to downgrade), you can get it from here. Then download this. That should get you to 1.50. Now you need this, that'll get you to 3.03OE-C. I asume by Images you mean ISO's. ISO's are not allowed to be discussed on this site, sorry.

From the first link to get to 2.71, what do I do with the eboot.pbp file? Is there a how-to guide?
Many thanks in advance.
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Ok, I'm now down to 1.50 (2.71 was easy, the downgrade caused panic, locked up in the photo section before going red, left for ages and had to pull battery in the end, luckily it rebooted so I formatted card and did the 2.71->1.50 installer again but this time it succeeded)
Is 3.03 OE-C the best firmware to go to now for most flexibility?

Callapidae · #8 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 07:28 PM

Sorry about that, Iv'e never had any problams with it. Yeah, your best choice is 3.03OE-C. You can use 3.10OE-A, but you wont be able to customze its XMB.

Lucindas_PSP · #9 (**permalink**) 03-27-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bono

Sorry about that, Iv'e never had any problams with it. Yeah, your best choice is 3.03OE-C. You can use 3.10OE-A, but you wont be able to customze its XMB.

Not your fault

I went for 3.10OE-A and then to the bugfix 3.10OE-A2 (A'), not too fussed about customising anything, purrrrrfect now

Can happily run my usual UMDs, play demos and look at all of my "picture" files very happily, superb!
Cheers all,
Lucy.