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Nerd42 at 21:17, 3 February 2009

Nerd42 — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:17:16 GMT

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-	This is a Sony PSP unbricking/downgrading method that only needs ONE PSP, even if it's bricked.	+	<s>This is a Sony PSP unbricking/downgrading method that only needs ONE PSP, even if it's bricked.</s>
		+	<big><big><big>THIS INFORMATION IS OUT OF DATE AND PROBABLY WILL NOT WORK ON NEWER PSP MODELS. I SUGGEST LOOKING ELSEWHERE FOR HELP. SORRY</big></big></big>

	== Problem ==		== Problem ==

Nerd42 at 20:10, 16 July 2008

Nerd42 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:10:56 GMT

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu		* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
-	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part that normally requires a working PSP''' - ([http://www.pspmod.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=22 This site claims to have it - haven't tested yet] - [http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NGOH440I it links to this MegaUpload page])	+	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part that normally requires a working PSP''' - ([http://www.pspmod.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=22 This site claims to have it - haven't tested yet] - [http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NGOH440I it links to this MegaUpload page]) ([http://hak5.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9294 hak5 post] links to [http://www.mediafire.com/?terjhl4nok4 mediafire])
	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader.		* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader.
	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)		* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)

Nerd42: /* Needed items */

Nerd42 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:50:32 GMT

Needed items

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	== Needed items ==		== Needed items ==
	* PSP to be worked on		* PSP to be worked on
-	* Memory Pro Duo stick	+	* Memory Pro Duo stick (must be at least 1GB with [[Wikipedia:MagicGate\|MagicGate]] enabled - you don't have to use MagicGate DRM - you just need a memory stick that has it. As far as I know, only official Sony memory sticks have MagicGate)
	* USB Sony card reader		* USB Sony card reader
	* Service Mode Battery (Like the Datel Tool Battery from http://us.codejunkies.com/ )		* Service Mode Battery (Like the Datel Tool Battery from http://us.codejunkies.com/ )

76.215.139.192: /* Solution */

76.215.139.192 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:37:59 GMT

Solution

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	== Solution ==		== Solution ==
-	* Create a method for unbricking / downgrading any PSP running ~~the latest~~ firmware (like you'd buy used from anywhere) so that it will run both the latest games AND homebrew apps, without needing the help of anyone else's PSP even if your PSP is bricked.	+	* Create a method for unbricking / downgrading any PSP running or not running any firmware (like you'd buy used from anywhere) so that it will run both the latest games AND homebrew apps, without needing the help of anyone else's PSP even if your PSP is bricked.

	== Disclaimers ==		== Disclaimers ==

76.215.139.192: /* Steps */

76.215.139.192 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:25:45 GMT

Steps

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu		* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
-	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part that normally requires a working PSP''' - ([http://www.pspmod.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=22 This site claims to have it - haven't tested yet])	+	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part that normally requires a working PSP''' - ([http://www.pspmod.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=22 This site claims to have it - haven't tested yet] - [http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NGOH440I it links to this MegaUpload page])
	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader.		* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader.
	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)		* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)

Nerd42 at 20:47, 6 June 2008

Nerd42 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:47:06 GMT

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	== Disclaimers ==		== Disclaimers ==
	* This is NOT A NEW IDEA. It's just my writing down several old ideas in a row for future reference.		* This is NOT A NEW IDEA. It's just my writing down several old ideas in a row for future reference.
-	* If you screw up your PSP from following my noobish untested instructions, its not my fault. I~~'ll post if/~~when I ~~try this out~~ and ~~tell what~~ the ~~results were~~.	+	* If you screw up your PSP from following my noobish untested instructions, its not my fault. I did something very close to this when I did it the first time but with some wrong turns and un-needed steps in there so I'm attempting to streamline the process for you.

	== Needed items ==		== Needed items ==
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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu		* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
-	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' ~~since I'm not real sure where you can find this~~.	+	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part that normally requires a working PSP''' - ([http://www.pspmod.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=22 This site claims to have it - haven't tested yet])
-	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader ~~(No working PSP required this way)~~	+	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader.
	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)		* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)
	* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (Probably to 3.xx m33)		* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (Probably to 3.xx m33)

Nerd42: /* Steps */

Nerd42 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:41:40 GMT

Steps

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	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' since I'm not real sure where you can find this.		* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' since I'm not real sure where you can find this.
	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)		* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)
-	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install.	+	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install. (check the readme that comes with it)
	* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (Probably to 3.xx m33)		* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (Probably to 3.xx m33)

Nerd42: /* Steps */

Nerd42 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:40:01 GMT

Steps

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	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu		* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' since I'm not real sure where you can find this.		* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' since I'm not real sure where you can find this.
-	* Copy the DCv4 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)	+	* Copy the DCv4 or DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)
-	* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (To 3.xx m33)	+	* Copy whatever [http://alek.dark-alex.org/filez/psp_fw/ Official Sony Firmware] files are needed for the DC version you're using and the firmware you're wanting to install.
		+	* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (Probably to 3.xx m33)

	== Links ==		== Links ==

Nerd42 at 20:37, 6 June 2008

Nerd42 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:37:19 GMT

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu		* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
-	* Copy the ~~DCv5~~ files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)	+	* Get ahold of a file called "msipl.bin" and run the installer in pandora.zip using it - '''this is the hard part''' since I'm not real sure where you can find this.
-	* Ressurrect the PSP (To 3.xx m33)	+	* Copy the DCv4 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)
		+	* Put in your memory card, put in your service mode battery. If everything works right, you should see little words on the screen. Ressurrect the PSP (To 3.xx m33)

	== Links ==		== Links ==
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	* [http://dark-alex.org/ Dark Alex - PSP guru/developer]		* [http://dark-alex.org/ Dark Alex - PSP guru/developer]
	* [http://sceners.org/ Sceners.org - Dark alex stuff]		* [http://sceners.org/ Sceners.org - Dark alex stuff]
-	* [irc://irc.dark-alex.org/ Irc.Dark-Alex.~~Org~~ /join #sceners-en]	+	* [irc://irc.dark-alex.org/ Irc.Dark-Alex.org /join #sceners-en]

Nerd42: /* Steps */

Nerd42 — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:49:47 GMT

Steps

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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
-	* Copy the DCv5 files to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)	+	* Format the memory stick with the card reader using the mspformat utility in pandora.zip. You can download pandora.zip from noobz.eu
		+	* Copy the DCv5 files (from dark-alex.org) to the memory card using the card reader (No working PSP required this way)
	* Ressurrect the PSP (To 3.xx m33)		* Ressurrect the PSP (To 3.xx m33)