Downgrading PSP Firmware
Downgrade PSP Firmware
Many people are asking if its possible to downgrade their PSP’s firmware version from 2.5 and 2.6 to 1.5, to enable the playing of homebrew software. At the moment, downgrading PSP firmware from 2.5 and 2.6 is not possible, and users contemplating upgrading their PSP’s with firmware versions 1.5 and 2.0 should think carefully before upgrading if they make specific use of homebrew software.
Downgrading your PSP to firmware 1.5 from 2.5/2.6 is now very much possible, so long as you don’t own a TA-082 motherboard equipped PSP.
See
Downgrading PSP Firmware 2.5 and 2.6
Hopefully sometime in the future, the requirement to downgrade PSP firmware versions will be redundant, instead somebody will develop a way to play homebrew on these higher firmware versions. This will allow those using firmware 2.5 and 2.6 to enjoy the benefits of running the most upto date firmware versions while being able to benefit from the huge homebrew network of developers.
Sony should perhaps open their eyes to the huge potential of bedroom coders who are developing applications for the PSP that rather than weaken Sony’s position in the market but actually strengthen it by making the PSP desirable to a wider market. I don’t condone software theft, and the problem of earlier versions of the Sony PSP firmware being exploitable to play pirated games is an issue, but by stopping the homebrew software from running on the PSP Sony seem to have used a sledge hammer to crack a very small nut.
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stefan
aw man i need to downgrade my psp to 2.00 but its 2.60
if nyone knows how can u email me at revolver397@hotmail.com thhhhx
Jan 15th, 2006
Administrator
Its looks like the need to downgrade from 2.6 to 2.0 may soon be a thing of the past, with the work that Fanjita has been doing over the last few weeks.
Jan 16th, 2006
Mike
Thats sounds mint, im stuck on 2.5 and really wish i could downgrade. Ill keep my fingers crossed and keep this iste in my favorites.
Feb 16th, 2006
Dave
Mike, check out the following list of homebrew applications and games that are working on firmware 2.6 – 2.6 Firmware Homebrew apps, so long as you have Grand Theft Auto you will be able to use at least some of the homebrew thats available at the moment.
Feb 16th, 2006
GARY K
DO U NO ANY SITES I CAN GET HOMEBREW FOR FIRMWARE 2.5 ?????
Feb 24th, 2006
Dave
Gary, homebrew running for 2.6 should work on firmware 2.5.
I suggest you start by checking the 2.6 applications to see what does and doesn;t work.
Feb 27th, 2006
kevin
i need downgrade for 2.6 to 1.50 if anyone has it just email me please
Mar 1st, 2006
andy pipkin ov britain
PSPs are getting so f***ing painful cos ov the firmware issue. Why can’t Sony just bring out new firmware which enables the playing of homebrew and uses a piracy protected ISO loader for demos and other cool stuff. They are putting so many people off buying them cos they are being f***ing stupid arses. Think of all the money they’d make this way. Stupid F*£%A$
Mar 2nd, 2006
Dave
Andy, the problem is that Sony want to ‘protect’ its position by removing the possibility of anyone getting an iso loader working.
Whether or not there actions are putting off that many peole from buying a PSP is debatable, I’m not sure that the general PSP buying public is really aware of the homebrew community and Sony’s attempts to stop it.
While we try and ensure everyone is informed about what the PSP is capable of, its only a small percentage of PSP owners who are really aware of the devices potential to run homebrew software.
Mar 3rd, 2006
Tom
Dont you guys get it…
sony make the majority of thier money purely from console sales, they dont give a shit what people do after they buy it.
they have enough money from console sales to make another 1000 games. they just release new firmware to make it look like they give a shit about piracy. otherwise they would have put protection through hardware and not software. if anything they actually condone piracy, it boosts console sales after the word gets around you can pirate everything for it..
it’s so damn obviously clear.
Mar 3rd, 2006
Dave
Tom, sorry but I’ve got to disagree with you.
I don’t believe companies make any money from the sale of consoles. Most are sold at a loss to the manufacturer, but this is recouped in software sales -
So in effect Sony do care about piracy, because anything that damages game sales hurts Sony in the pocket.
Mar 3rd, 2006
chris
THIS SUCKS I HATE 2.6
Mar 5th, 2006
lewis
wat is homebrew?
Mar 13th, 2006
Dave
Lewis, check out this :
http://www.pspculture.co.uk/psp-eloader-and-homebrew-how-to/
Mar 14th, 2006
Jordan
I have downgrade to 1.5 but now need to upgrade again to 2.0 to play some of my games (UMD’s) but i just get a blank screen with an X and O at the bottom??? Any ideas whats going on? i have tried various combinations but nothinhg has worked so far!!!
May 20th, 2006
Dave
Jordan, is that an X and O when you boot the PSP up?
Have you tried dropping the battery out, removing memory stick etc. Try booting the PSP up with no battery but the AC adapter plugged in.
What games required the 2.0+ firmware version to play – I thought the mph loader got around the 1.5 firmware version limitation?
May 20th, 2006
Jordan
I get the X and O when i try to run the update file, I have Fifa 06 but i cant play it through the emulator, it just says i need to update the firmware first??? Can you help???
May 24th, 2006
Jordan
Nevermind, sorted it with a version changer! now all good.
May 26th, 2006
Dave
Thats good to hear Jordan, glad you got it sorted in the end.
May 26th, 2006
Russ
Hi, does anyone know if websites like this one that “Guarantee” the ability to downgrade actually work – I’m assuming not but has anyone checked ?
http://www.pspdowngrading.com
May 30th, 2006
Dave
I would guess that site such as the one mentioned above will guide you through downgrading a PSP running firmware 2.0 to firmware 1.5 and nothing else.
If there was a way to downgrade any other firmwared PSP, we would know about it.
If someone found a way to downgrade a PSP, it would be public knowledge within hours so its very unlikely that a method would be found and repeatedly charged for.
May 30th, 2006
BOOOB
Surprise Release 2.60 each table there is a way to convert proven to Release 2.0, you must have the game The Legend of Heroes, which contains the Release 2.0 and the subsequent modernization will find Ba, issuance PSP automatically turns to 2.0 but it should work before the operation to make sure that the issuance of 2.60 PSP and PSP connected electricity was shipped Battarith full and the way is very secure and proven and even if it will not happen Shi detriment never PSP
This method discovered an Arab person named azzizan site http://www.gm-master.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192875&page=10
Jun 12th, 2006
alex
could u explain to me how exactly to do that? i hve star wars battlefront 2 and it also has the 2.0 update
Jun 14th, 2006
Xavier
BOOOB… can you please explain or translate what it says on http://www.gm-master.com/vb/showthread.php?t=192875&page=10
where the method is possible By Azzizan..
Jun 18th, 2006
Marc
You guys have got it easy, my firmware is on 2.7, I cant do anything about it please let me know if anything comes about!
Aug 15th, 2006
plipy
HELP needed, downgraded from 2.0 to 1.5 which was fine, but started to have problems so decided to go back to 2.0 and then go back to 1.5. Upgraded to 1.52 as when i tried to go to 2.0 the screen is blank of text with options to press X or O. Pressing O brings up the exit option and pressing X brings you nowhere, like I said no text on teh screen at all so cant see if it is prompting me for something.
Anybody got any advice?
Oct 7th, 2006
al
i have just found out about all this an just up dated my psp 2 v2.80 the other day how can i down grade? what can i do plaese help
Nov 13th, 2006
Bobby
There is this one shop that can downgrade psp’s and put games such as GTA:Vice City and PRo 6 on it, ive seen it with my own eyes
Dec 7th, 2006
Sasuke Uchiha
.Yeah but what about the people like me who have version 2.82 or higher. Is there a downgrader for it. I’ve only heard of one but you have to pay for a video which seems to be to be a rip-off. Is there only one way to downgrade.
Jan 24th, 2007
Dave
There is no way of downgrading a PSP with a firmware higher than 2.80 at the moment.
I will update this (old) post with some newer details when I get a moment, but for now, I would hold onto your money, as any downgrader that becomes available for PSP’s with firmware 2.81+ it will be available freely on the internet. You should not pay for any software for downgrading your PSP, that includes anyone trying to sell the software on eBay.
Jan 24th, 2007
Andy
HI guys any news about 2.82 ???? any downgrades yet?
thanks
Jun 14th, 2007
Dave
Andy See this post.
2.82 is easily downgradeable, just need to upgrade to firmware 3.03 first. You can then install the latest 3.40OE firmware by Dark_AleX.
Jun 14th, 2007
el-psp1006
my psp is 3.72….i want to know. how i can downgrade to version 2.5..
Sep 25th, 2007
nick
how do i downgrade 3.72 to anything
Nov 2nd, 2007
Azza
Yer i need to downgrade my psp from 3.72 to 2.0 or 2.6 so i can use the cheat device on gta lcs
Nov 3rd, 2007
Dave
to downgrade any PSP with firmware 3.51+ you need the Pandora battery – this is the battery tool that allows you to reset the PSP back to firmware 1.5.
Nov 3rd, 2007
walker142
i need to downgrade to 2.6 or lower from 3.72. im really stuck. if anyone is having the same problem email me. tjweisbeck@hotmail.com.
Dec 15th, 2007
walker142
i need to downgrade to 2.6 or lower from 3.72. im really stuck. if anyone is having the same problem email me. tjweisbeck@hotmail.com. without using pandoras battery
Dec 15th, 2007
Dave
walker, you will need a pandora battery to downgrade from 3.72, there are no other options.
Dec 17th, 2007
WESLEY
CAN SUM ONE HELP ME I NEED TO DOWN GRADE A 3.72 FIRMWARE BUTT I ONT NO HOW =( PLEASE ANYBODY WITH AN ANSWER EMAIL ME @ wesley_906@yahoo.com please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 19th, 2007
prince
How can i get Pandora’s Battery?
I don’t know where to go to get it or even how to install it on my psp.
Can someone help me?
if you can please email me with the answer.
Feb 1st, 2008
Dave
Prince – look here for more details on the Pandora Battery.
Feb 1st, 2008
БЛOHДИHKA
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