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andrewwan1980 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 07:07 AM

Initially when I formated my memory stick I had these files/folders:

\ISO\
\MP_ROOT\
\MUSIC\
\PICTURE\
\PSP\
\VIDEO\
\MEMSTICK.IND (readonly & hidden)
\MSTK_PRO.IND (readonly & hidden)

After installing & setting up Pandora I notice these additional files/folders:

\kd\ (massive folder with lots of elf,prx files
\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\EBOOT.PBP
\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\ipl_update.prx
\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\libpsardumper.prx
\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\pspdecrypt.prx
\registry\system.dreg
\registry\system.ireg
\eeprom.bin
\msipl.bin

Is it okay to delete all of these since they were not originally on my memory stick? If not, then what is the significance of the \PSP\GAME\UPDATE\ folder? That's probably the Pandora icon I see in my menu...

EDIT: whoops, I just checked the 1.50addon v2 for 3.71M33 and that is what the GAME\UPDATE folder is. So it was okay to delete that (I think!)

EDIT: just found \PSP\GAME150\pandora_battery & \PSP\GAME150\pbfirm_install folders. Safe to delete?

iamstrange14 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 08:00 PM

if you actually want to use the pandora, you need all those files. (and it wouldn't have hurt to keep the 1.50 update, cause you'll need to reinstall that once you use the pandora)

andrewwan1980 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 05:03 AM

Basically the pandora tutorial for fat psp isn't clear as to what files are generated, what files are temp and can be deleted and what files are important and must NOT be deleted.

1. I assume the \eeprom.bin & \msipl.bin files in root folder are some binary dumps and probably can be deleted.

2. Some people told me you can delete the \kd & \registry folders... others say not to.

3. I just found \PSP\GAME150\pandora_battery & \PSP\GAME150\pbfirm_install folders. I guess this was the pandora installer/setup. Safe to delete?

dq9 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:43 AM

Keep everything until the entire process is complete. Afterward delete anything you want. And eeprom.bin is for your battery, you kinda want to keep that.

dorkdork777 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 10:56 AM

Here's an explanation of (AFAIK) what each file/folder does:

\kd - exactly the same as the \kd folder from a 1.50 flash0 dump. These files are needed to run the unbricker software.
\registry - the registry from a 1.50 dump - needed to run the unbricker.
\eeprom.bin - backup of the battery's EEPROM.
\msipl.bin - the file that tells the PSP to start in Service Mode when a Pandora is inserted.
\PSP\GAME150\pandora_battery - the app used to turn the battery into a Pandora, and if you want, back to normal.
\PSP\GAME150\pbfirm_install - the app used to install all these files to your MS.

All of that (besides the last two) are needed if you want to keep the MS as a Magic MS for use with Pandora. But IMO, I'd just keep all of it. Best to have it there when you need it than nowhere.

andrewwan1980 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 02:24 PM

Yes, what I should really do is perform a "proof of concept" type/like to see whether my pandora battery jig & magic stick really works.

I will play about to see what happens with & without folders \kd\, \registry\, \eeprom.bin & \msipl.bin.

So I guess these four files are the magic files, eh?

Will report back with what actually happens during a pandora reset. I thought pandora unbricks & resets PSP firmware back to 1.50? If so, then shouldn't it need the 1.50 firmware somewhere on the magic stick? But everyone has told me it was safe to delete the 150.pbp file.... hmmm... let's see what happens... probably my pandora will brick my perfectly working non-bricked PSP??!?!
Doubleposted Message Below:
I think I confused a lot of people including myself. When I said that am finished with pandora I mean I finished creating the pandora battery and magic stick... but still awaiting for the day my PSP bricks and I have to use my magic stick.

Since I found out that the pandora I made is the old classic pandora from last year... I am now wanting to create the new pandora for slim/fat... or the ultimate pandora... hoping one day in near future I will get slim (no, am not fat).

So, question 1: do I need to revert my pandora battery back to normal? Question 2: since I already formatted the magic stick, will formatting it again for new/ultimate pandora magic stick be ok?

iamstrange14 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 04:36 PM

the 1.50 firmare is in the kd and registry folders. eeprom.bin is the serial for your battery, meaning its needed to convert your battery back to a normal one.

chessus123 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 04:45 PM

if you have fully completed the process of downgrading and upgrading to custom firmware (assuming that is what you wanted to do) AND converted your battery back to normal then its safe to get rid of all of the files however its always handy to have a back up of all them files as its a bit annoying trailing all over the internet to find them.

dorkdork777 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-08-2008, 12:01 PM

OK, OK, OK, this has gotten confusing enough. I'll try and explain everything.

-The kd and registry folders contain just enough of 1.5 to be able to start the program that downgrades your PSP using the update. The .PBP files containing the update (i.e. 150.PBP) are still required.

-eeprom.bin is only there in case the battery needs to be restored to *exactly* how it was out of the factory. It's very easy to turn a Pandora into a normal battery without this file - anyone who says otherwise hasn't tried it. It just sets the EEPROM to 0x12345678, which is recognised as a non-Pandora battery.

-To (FINALLY) answer his questions...
---1. No, not really. All Pandora batteries ever are the same.
---2. Yes, and it is recommended.

And to create the Ultimate Pandora Magic Stick (UPMS), see here for a decent tutorial.