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Here's a quick Table of Contents in order to save some mousewheels from buring up :)

Tutorial On Running ISO's Via USB On Devhook, Firmware 1.5 ONLY
by amitguru.


Guide To Opening A PSP
by iPirate.


Guide: WI-FI Max - IP Cannot Be Obtained, It Timed Out
by bombayboy.


PSP Motherboard Compatibility Guide (Full)
by legend999.


Guide - Installing Music And Images On A PSP.
by Liez4Love.


Super NooB Guide - Downgrading, Devhook And Compression
by RavenLife.


Guide - Converting ANY Video To PSP Format.
by NGSpec.


Making A PSP Movie
by BeezeyBam.


Guide - Run Homebrew On v1.50 PSP.
by triplebud.


Guide for 2.71 TA-082:: Playing ISO Games In Memorystick, Via USB And Emulating 3.01 With Devhook 0.51 BETA For 2.71 HEND
by kealvalro.


UMDDaxDumper Tutorial - Dump ISO's to Your HDD.
by hodgins91.


Guide: How to play ISOS/ CSOS via USB In FW 3.10 OE-A' or lower with usbmount v1.03 - (Buggy) (updated 02/28/07)
by ThisDude.


How to dump a rip from your PSP game with "USB Special System Storage
by ThisDude.


How to load "Recovery Mode" using the "Network Update" icon or run it under "Game".
by ThisDude.


Stream TV to PSP Via TVU player and Tvants
by johnc1234

Tutorial On Running ISO's Via USB On Devhook, Firmware 1.5 ONLY

Originally posted by amitguru.


For Devhook 0.46

1)Download Devhook 0.46 FULL (Ive already included the mods) from here- http://www.megaupload.com/?d=55KKC6HB
OR
http://rapidshare.de/files/29399904/MS_ROOT.zip.html

2)Download USBHOSTFS from here-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SYGGLTOG
OR
http://rapidshare.de/files/26705803/usbhostfs_PC_Win.zip.html

For all the people who already have dh 0.46 installed on their PSP's and just want the mod's download from here- http://rapidshare.de/files/29406200/MS_ROOT.zip.html
OR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0E6QTXGN

AND overwrite the files onto your memory stick's root.

2)Unzip the files after they are downloaded.

3)Enable USB and backup all the files on your memory stck and format your memory card.

4)Open the folder MS_ROOT folder which you just uzipped and copy/paste the folders dh and PSP onto the root of your PSP.

5)Disable USB via the PSP but keep the cable plugged in and launch DEVHOOK launcher mod 1.35 from under GAME-->Memory stick on the PSP XMB (this is actually dh 0.46)

6)Your PSP should make a noise...STOP here for the PSP part and open the usbhostfs_PC_Win folder you just unzipped, double click usbhostfs.exe, it should say USBHostFS <c> TyRaNiD 2K6 and under that Connected to device. If it does not say connected to device and the PSP does not make a noise when devhook opens and it says Found new hardware PSP type B go to step 7) or else skip to step 8).



Your usbhostfs_PC_Win folder and usbhostfs.exe running should look like this

7)After launching devhook with the USB cable plugged in and launching usbhostfs.exe, a box will pop-up on your computer saying 'PSP Type B' New hardware found...then it will ask you to install drivers, at the first menu select the option not to connect to search for updates and choose to search for drivers manually, then simply select the folder usbhostfs_PC_Win/driver ... it will automatically install the drivers and usbhostfs.exe should now say 'connected to device'

Bascially all you are doing is installing the drivers (located at usbhostfs_PC_Win/driver/)

8)Now on your PSP go to UMD SELECT and you should see an option "usbhostfs0:/" open this and you should see ISO/ and driver/, open the ISO folder and your ISO's should be there!

9)Now using these settings launch your games...

UMD-ISO: ubshostfs0:/ISO/game.iso (your ISO)
BOOT SELECT: reboot XMB
UMD-MOUNT: ISO ANYUMD
FIRMWARE: 2.71
CPU CLOCK: 222MHz/111MHz (I use Home+Select once in XMB to play games at 333MHz/166MHz)
FLASH ROM>>: Just leave this...

OTHER MENU>>:
UMD VERSION: 2.xx -> 2.00
REMOTE: remote controller
PRELOAD ADDR: 0x89200000 (Try playing around with this one)
AUTORUN: DISABLED
ScreenShot: Capture to MS
XMB Keys: Single-Key Style
XMB Text Color: Leave this
BG Text Color: Leave this as well.

AND now press START, if all goes well your game should launch. Make sure you follow the steps closely and if you have a problem PM me ;) LOL ive said that so many times...

10)After you're done with playing your game go back to the XMB and check out the Escape from DEVHOOK from FW2.xx under GAME-->Memory stick it has some cool mods, the HOME+START return to 1.5 mod is working perfectly, and if you selected save screenshots to MS you can take screenshots using Devhook by pressing the note button, they will be saved in ms0:/PSP/PHOTO/CAPTURE.

NOTES- Only download files from the links provided...in many cases files downloaded from other sites have not worked. You have to have a UMD inside to make it work. It will diconnect and reconnect while launching/exiting/playing the game it's normal. If it still does not connect to device then try different USB ports, doesn't matter if the port is slower and then re-install the drivers...if the problem still persists go to your device manager with the PSP connected and uninstall PSP type B, unlug USB and install drivers again. DO not disconnect the USB cable throughout until you have finished and booted back to 1.5 and quit Devhook. This mod for dh 0.46 also launches directly at 333MHz.



The compatibility list is under the Devhook 0.45 guide...

For Devhook 0.45

1)Dowload USBHOSTFS from here-
http://rapidshare.de/files/26705803/usbhostfs_PC_Win.zip.html
or
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SYGGLTOG

2)Download Devhook Ultimate installer from here- http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/648

3)Download USB/No autorun/screenshot for Devhook 0.44/0.45 from here- http://rapidshare.de/files/28056231/Ms_root.zip.html
OR
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DHQ7VKC8

4)Unzip Ms_Root and USBHOSTFS.

5)Run devhook_ultimate_installer_v1091.exe (Devhook ultimate installer.exe) and select only the top option, that is Devhook 0.45 with 2.71 firmware and install it on your PSP (G: in my case). Note you should have atleast 25 MB free for this to work.


6)Go to where you unzipped Ms_Root and and copy the dh and PSP folder to the root of your MS..click yes to all (overwriting)

7)GO to the usbhostfs_PC_Win folder (wherever you unzipped it) and put your ISO, in the ISO folder (put .iso infront of your ISO filename).

8)Disconnect USB (keep the cable plugged in) and go to devhook 0.45, launch and go to other and Enable USB.

9)Double click usbhostfs.exe in the usbhostfs_PC_Win folder and it should say Connected to device. (If this does not happen and your PSP says Found New Hardware "PSP Type B" got to step 10 or else skip to step 11)

10)After selecting 'Enable USB' in devhook and launching usbhostfs.exe, a box will pop-up on your computer saying 'PSP Type B' New hardware found...then it will ask you to install drivers, at the first menu select the option not to connect to search for updates and choose to search for drivers manually, then simply select the folder usbhostfs_PC_Win/driver ... it will automatically install the drivers and usbhostfs.exe should now say 'connected to device'

Bascially all you are doing is installing the drivers (located at usbhostfs_PC_Win/driver/)

11)Now, return to the Devhook GUI to mess around with the settings with usbhostfs.exe running (and saying- "Connected to device") and USB enabled, use these settings-

TARGET: (reboot XMB)
UMD-ISO: ubshostfs0:/ISO/game.iso(your iso in the ISO folder in the usbhostfs_PC_Win folder)
UMD-MODE: ISO ANYUMD
FLASH: ms0:/dh/271(MS HOOK)
UMD Ver.: 2.xx -> 2.00
CLOCK: 222/111 (I use Home+Select once in XMB to play games at 333/166)
REMOTE: remote controller
PL-ADDR: 88E00000 (some games also use the 2nd option)
Autorun: Disabled
USB: Enabled
ScreenShot: Disabled

11)Press start, if all goes well your game should launch! If it doesnt make sure your folders are in the right place and try plaing around with the PL-ADDR.

NOTES- Only download files from the links provided...in many cases files downloaded from other sites have not worked. You have to have a UMD inside to make it work. It will diconnect and reconnect while launching/exiting/playing the game it's normal. If it still does not connect to device then try different USB ports, doesn't matter if the port is slower and then re-install the drivers...if the problem still persists go to your device manager with the PSP connected and uninstall PSP type B, unlug USB and install drivers again. DO not disconnect the USB cable throughout until you have finished and booted back to 1.5 and quit Devhook.

I have confirmed these are some ISO's that are working using this method:

WORKING:

US - 007: From Russia With Love
EU - 2006 FIFA World Cup
JP - Aedeus Memories ~Shinten Makai GOCV~
US - Ape Escape: On the Loose
US - Ape Escape Academy
JP - Armored Core Formula Front: International
US - Astonishia Story
US - ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails
JP - Beithell 2000
US - Blade Dancer - Lineage of Light
JP - Bleach: Heat the Soul
JP - Bleach: Heat the Soul 2
JP - Bleach: Heat the Soul 3
JP - Boku No Natsuyasumi Portable: Mushi Mushi Hakase To Teppen Yama No Himitsu!!
JP - Boku No Watashi No Katamari Damacy
JP - Bomberman Portable
AS - Bounty Hounds
JP - Brave Story - Aratanaru Tabibito
EU - Breath of Fire III
EU - Burnout Legends
US - Burnout Legends
US - Bust-a-Move Deluxe - Powers down after "Majestic" logo is displayed.
US - Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge
US - Capcom Classics Collection Remixed
JP - Carnage Heart Portable
US - Cars
EU - Championship Manager
EU - Coded Arms
US - Coded Arms
EU - Colin McRae Rally 2005
US - Crash Tag Team Racing
US - Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
US - Daxter
US - Dead to Rights: Reckoning
US - Death, Jr.
JP - Densya De GO! Pocket Toukaidousen Hen
JP - Derby Stallion P
JP - Derby Time 2006
EU - Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai
JP - Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable
EU - DTM Race Driver 2
JP - Dynasty Warriors
US - Dynasty Warriors
JP - Eiyuu Densetsu Gagharv Trilogy - Umi No Oriuta
EU - Everybody's Golf
EU - Exit
US - Exit
US - Field Commander
US - FIFA Street 2
US - Fight Night Round 3
JP - Finder Love: Hara Fumina ~Our Time Together~ - Hangs at the loading screen.
JP - Finder Love: Hoshino Aki ~Nankoku Trouble Rendezvous~
JP - Finder Love: Kudou Risa ~Fast Shoot Wa Kimi To~
EU - Formula 1 Grand Prix
EU - Formula One 2006
US - Frantix
US - Generation of Chaos
JP - Generation of Chaos IV: Another Side
JP - Genso Suikoden I & II
US - Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
US - Go! Sudoku
JP - Goku Makaimura
US - Gradius Collection
JP - Gradius Portable
US - Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
US - Gretzky NHL 06
US - GripShift
JP - Gundam Battle Tactics
US - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
JP - Honnkaku Younnindatsu Pro Mahjong Mahjong-Ou Portable
US - Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
US - Infected
JP - Initial D: Street Stage
US - Juiced: Eliminator
US - Kao Challengers
EU - Key of Heaven
JP - Kidou Senshi Gundam - Giren No Yabou - Zeon No Keifu
US - King Kong
US - Kingdom of Paradise
EU - Lemmings
JP - Lisa To Issyo Ni Tairiku Oudan ~A Retsusya De Ikou~
AS - LocoRoco
EU - LocoRoco
KR - LocoRoco
JP - LocoRoco
US - Lumines
JP - Machi ~Unmei No Kousaten~ Tokubetsuhen - Selecting any mode goes to a black screen and powers down.
US - Madden NFL 06
JP - Magna Carta Portable
JP - Mai-Hime Bakuretsu! Fuuka Gakuen Gekitou Shi!?
JP - Mai-Hime Senretsu! Shin Fuuka Gakuen Gekitoshi!!
US - Major League Baseball 2K6
EU - Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects
EU - Me & My Katamari
US - MediEvil Resurrection
EU - Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X
US - Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X
US - Mega Man Powered Up
JP - Megami No Etsubo - Hangs at the "new" screen.
US - Mercury
US - Metal Gear AC!D
EU - Metal Gear AC!D 2
US - Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel
EU - Miami Vice
EU - MicroMachines V4
EU - Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
US - Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition
EU - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
US - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play
JP - Minna No Golf Portable
JP - Minna No Golf Portable - Coca Cola Special Edition
US - MLB
US - MLB 06: The Show
EU - Monster Hunter Freedom
JP - Monster Hunter Portable
JP - Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner
US - MTX: Mototrax
US - MVP Baseball
US - MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge
JP - Myst
JP - Nakahara No Hasha -Sangoku Shouseiden-
US - Namco Museum Battle Collection
JP - Namco Museum Vol. 2
JP - Nana - Subeta Wa Daimaou No Omichibiki?!
JP - Naruto: Naruteimeshito Portable - Mugenjou No Maki
US - NBA
US - NBA Ballers: Rebound
EU - NBA Live 06
US - NBA Street Showdown
US - NCAA Football 07
US - Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0
EU - Need for Speed Underground: Rivals
US - Need for Speed Underground: Rivals
US - Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing
US - NFL Street 2: Unleashed
EU - Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast - Stays at the loading screen when you attempt to start a race.
US - Pac-Man World 3
US - Pinball Hall of Fame
US - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
US - PoPoLoCrois
JP - Portable Island: Tenohira Resort
JP - Power Smash: New Generation
US - PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient
EU - Prince of Persia: Revelations
JP - Princess Crown
EU - Pursuit Force
JP - Puzzle Bobble Pocket
JP - Quiz Kidou Senshi Gundam - Monsenshi DX
JP - Reishikikanjousentouki Seikuuou
US - Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory
JP - Rengoku 2 - The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N.
US - Ridge Racer
JP - Rockman DASH 2: Episode 2 Ooinaru Isan
JP - Sakura Taisen 1 & 2
US - Samurai Warriors: State of War
JP - Sangokushi V
AS - Sangokushi VI
JP - Sangokushi VII
JP - SD Gundam G Generation Portable
JP - Shin Sangoku Musou - 2nd Evolution
JP - Shinki Gensou ~SSII Unlimited~
JP - Shinseiki Evangelion 2 - Another Cases
JP - Shutokou Battle
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 1 The Table Game
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 2 The Tennis
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 3 The Doko Demo Suiri ~IT Tantei Zen 68 No Jikenbo~
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 4 The Unou Drill
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 5 The Block Kuzushi Quest - Dragon Kingdom
JP - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 6 The Sensya
US - Smart Bomb
US - SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo
US - Spiderman 2
US - SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger
EU - SSX on Tour
US - Star Wars Battlefront II
US - Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX
US - Street Supremacy
JP - Super Robot Taisen MX Portable
US - Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
EU - Tales of Eternia
JP - Tales of Eternia (English Patch)
EU - Tekken: Dark Resurrection
JP - Tekken: Dark Resurrection
US - Tekken: Dark Resurrection
JP - Tenchu: Shinobi Taizen
EU - Tenchu: Time of the Assassins
JP - Tengai Makyou - Daiyon no Mokushiroku - The Apocalypse IV
US - The Con
US - The Legend of Heroes
US - The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moodlight Witch
US - The Lord of the Rings: Tactics
US - The Sims 2
US - Tiger Woods PGA Tour
US - Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006
EU - TOCA Race Driver 2
US - Tokobot
EU - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials
EU - Tomb Raider: Legends
EU - Tony Hawk's Underground 2: Remix
US - Twisted Metal: Head-On
JP - Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0
US - Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
US - Untold Legends: The Warrior's Code
US - Valkyrie Profile - Lenneth
JP - Vampire Chronicle: The Chaos Tower
US - Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
EU - Virtua Tennis: World Tour
US - Wipeout Pure
US - World Championship Poker 2
US - World Poker Tour
US - World Series of Poker
EU - World Snooker Challenge 2005
US - World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
US - World Tour Soccer
EU - World Tour Soccer 2
US - Worms: Open Warfare
EU - WRC: FIA World Rally Championship
EU - WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
US - X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
US - Ys: The Ark of Napishtim


NOT WORKING - These are probably modified copies I have; May work for you:

EU - Armored Core Formula Front: Extreme Battle - Goes to a black screen and powers down.
US - Armored Core Formula Front: Extreme Battle - The game could not be started (80020148).
JP - Bomberman Bakufuu Sentai Bombermen - The game could not be started (80020148).
US - Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai - Goes to a black screen and does nothing.
EU - Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories - The disc could not be read.
US - Gretzky NHL - The game could not be started (80020148).
US - Metal Gear AC!D 2 - The game could not be started (80020148).
EU - Pro Evolution Soccer 5 - The game could not be started (80020148).
US - Race Driver 2006 - My CSO image is corrupt so I couldn't test this any further.
US - The Hustle: Detroit Streets - The game could not be started (80020148).
US - The Silent Hill Experience - The disc could not be read.

September 18, 2006:
More.
Added: Gurumin (JP) - Jissen Pachislot Hisshohou! Portable Hokuto no Ken (JP) - Jitsuwa Kaidan [Shin Mimi Bukuro] Ichi No Shou (JP) - Kamaitachi No Yoru 2: Tokubetsuhen (JP) - Kotoba No Puzzle: Mojipittan Daijiten (JP) - Kuru Kuru Chameleon (JP) - Nanpure & Oekaki Puzzle (JP) - NBA 06 (US) - Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 (EU) - Ooedo Senryoubako (JP) - Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (US) - Payout Poker & Casino (US) - Rain Wonder Trip (JP) - TalkMan (EU) - TalkMan (JP) - Tama-Run (JP) - Twelve ~Sengoku Fuushinden~ (JP) - V8 Supercars Australia 2 (EU) - Win-JPT Japanese Primary (KR)
Updated: Re-ripped "Metal Gear AC!D 2 (US)" and "Race Driver 2006 (US)." and moved them to the working list.


September 15, 2006:
More.
Added: 50 Cent: Bulletproof G-Unit Edition (US), Blood+: Final Peace (JP), Carol Vorderman's Sudoku (EU), DJ Max Emotional Sense Portable (KR), Gangs of London (EU), Go! Sudoku (EU), King's Field Additional I (JP), King's Field Additional II (JP)


September 7, 2006:
I've been really sick the last couple weeks. I have a lot of games I need to add to this list and I'll do so over the next week or so.
Added: Adventure Player (JP) - AI Mahjong (JP) - Baku-No (JP) - Bomerman: Panic Bomber (JP) - Coded Arms (JP) - Comic Party Portable (JP) - Glorace: Phantastic Carnival (KR) - Guilty Gear Judgement/Guilty Gear XX Slash (JP) - Guilty Gear XX #Reload: The Midnight Carnival (JP) - Harukanaru Toki No Naka De 2 (JP) - [Hg] Hydrium (JP) - I.Q Mania - Intelligent Qube (JP) - Koukyou Shihen Eureka Seven (JP) - Madden NFL 07 (US) - MotoGP (JP) - Soukyuu No Fafner: Dead Agressor (JP)

August 11, 2006:
Added: Armored Core Formula Front: Extreme Battle (EU) - Boku No Natsuyasumi Portable: Mushi Mushi Hakase To Teppen Yama No Himitsu!! (JP) - Boku No Watashi No Katamari Damacy (JP) - Bounty Hounds (AS) - Carnage Heart Portable (JP) - Coded Arms (US) - Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai (EU) - Finder Love: Kudou Risa ~Fast Shoot Wa Kimi To~ (JP) - Genso Suikoden I & II (JP) - Go! Sudoku (US) - Gradius Portable (JP) - Gundam Battle Tactics (JP) - Magna Carta Portable (JP) - Major League Baseball 2K6 (US) - Me & My Katamari (US) - MLB 06: The Show (US) - Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner (JP) - Nakahara No Hasha ~Sangoku Shouseiden~ (JP) - Namco Museum Vol. 2 (JP) - Need for Speed Underground: Rivals (EU) - NFL Street 2: Unleashed (US) - Pac-Man World 3 (US) - Portable Island: Tenohira Resort (JP) - Power Smash: New Generation (JP) - Pursuit Force (EU) - Rockman DASH 2: Episode 2 Ooinaru Isan (JP) - Sangokushi VI (AS) - SD Gundam G Generation Portable (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 2: The Tennis (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 3: The Doko Demo Suiri ~IT Tantei Zen 68 No Jikenbo~ (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 6: The Sensya (JP) - Street Supremacy (US) - World Series of Poker (US) - World Snooker Challenge 2005 (EU) - World Tour Soccer 2 (EU) - WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006 (EU)
Updated: Need for Speed Underground: Rivals (US), Prince of Persia: Revelations (EU), Pursuit Force (EU) - Had rips before.


August 10, 2006:
I have a lot of games I'm adding right now. I'll have a new list uploaded tomorrow and I'll probably add the new games to this list here tonight.


August 2, 2006:
Tested 16 more games.
Added: Ape Escape: On the Loose (US) - Densya De GO! Pocket Toukaidousen Hen (JP) - Derby Stallion P (JP) - Derby Time 2006 (JP) - Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai (US) - Dynasty Warriors (JP) - Goku Makaimura (JP) - Lisa To Issyo Ni Tairiku Oudan ~A Retsusya De Ikou~ (JP) - Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel (US) - Minna No Golf (JP) - MVP Baseball (US) - NBA (US) - Puzzle Bobble Pocket (JP) - Sangokushi V (JP) - Tekken: Dark Resurrection (US) - Tiger Wood PGA Tour (US)
August 1, 2006:
Obtained a full copy of Colin McRae Rally Plus and it works fine. The update doesn't really apply to this list but it will apply towards my next spreadsheet update.
Updated: Colin McRae Rally 2005 Plus (EU)


July 30, 2006:
Comleted my testing of 0.46. I did the whole flash0 and flash1 thing and didn't really notice a difference in performance too much but there was a difference. All games still worked except those that didn't.
Added: Bleach: Heat the Soul 3 (JP) - Bomberman Portable (JP) - Cabela's Dangerous Hunts: Ultimate Challenge (US) - Finder Love: Hara Fumina ~Our Time Together~ (JP) - Finder Love: Hosino Aki ~Nankoku Trouble Rendezvous~ (JP) - Formula One 2006 (EU) - LocoRoco (KR) - Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition (EU) - Naruto: Naruteimeshito Portable ~ Mugenjou No Maki (JP) - Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing (US) - Princess Crown (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 1 The Table Game (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 4 The Unou Drill (JP) - SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger (US) - Tekken: Dark Resurrection (EU) - Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0 (JP)
Updated: Crash Tag Team Racing (US)


July 29, 2006:
More games and testing with 0.46 coming soon.


July 20, 2006:
Added: Beithell 2000 (JP) - Blade Dancer: Lineage of Light (US) - Eiyuu Densetsu Gagharv Trilogy: Umi No Oriuta (JP) - Honnkaku Younnindatsu Pro Mahjong Mahjong-Ou Portable (JP) - Megami No Etsubo (JP) - Miami Vice (EU) - Nana: Subeta Wa Daimaou No Omichibiki?! (JP) - Reishikikanjousentouki Seikuuou (JP) - Sakura Taisen 1 & 2 (JP) - Sangokushi VII (JP) - Simple 2500 Series Portable!! Vol. 5: The Block Kuzushi Quest / Dragon Kingdom (JP) - Tengai Makyou: Daiyon no Mokushiroku The Apocalypse IV (JP) - Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth (US) - World Championship Poker 2 (US)


July 14, 2006:
I'll do testing with DevHook 0.45 once a USB mod is released for it. I expect all the games that work now to work with 0.45 anyway since it's still using 2.71 firmware.
Added: Exit (US) - Kidou Senshi Gundam - Giren No Yabou - Zeon No Keifu (JP) - LocoRoco (EU) - LocoRoco (JP) - Metal Gear AC!D 2 (EU) - Minna No Golf Portable - Coca Cola Special Edition (JP) - NBA Street Showdown (US) - NCAA Football 07 (US) - Quiz Kidou Senshi Gundam - Monsenshi DX (JP) - Rengoku 2 - The Stairway to H.E.A.V.E.N. (JP) - Shinki Gensou ~SSII Unlimited~ (JP) - Super Robot Taisen MX Portable (JP)
Updated: Tokobot (US)


July 13, 2006:
Added: Aedeus Memories ~Shinten Makai GOCV~ (JP) - Bleach - Heat the Soul (JP) - Bleach - Heat the Soul 2 (JP) - Bomberman Bakufuu Sentai Bombermen (JP) - Brave Story - Aratanaru Tabibito (JP) - Championship Manager (EU) - Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable (JP) - Kao Challengers (US) - LocoRoco (AS) - Mai-Hime Bakuretsu! Fuuka Gakuen Gekitou Shi! (JP) - Mai-Hime Senretsu - Shin Fuuka Gakuen Gekitoshi (JP) - Shin Sangoku Musou - 2nd Evolution (JP)


July 12, 2006:
Added: Initial D: Street Stage (JP) - King Kong (US) - Machi ~Unmei No Kousaten~ Tokubetsuhhen (JP) - Shinseiki Evangelion 2 - Another Cases (JP) - Shutokou Battle (JP) - Tekken: Dark Resurrection (JP)


List, Courtesy of imk at PS2nfo.com


Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/369769

Guide To Opening A PSP

Originally posted by iPirate.



Here is a good guide for those who are afraid about opening their psp to replace the MoBo, faceplate, L+R buttons or screen.

First lets change the faceplate.
1. Remove any UMD and MS in the PSP
2.Remove the outer screws that are circled. Not the ones on the right side of the battery placement.
(If your wanting to get at the MoBo or LCD then remove them all)





Since your replacing the faceplate only, only remove the screws on the outside border. not the two on the right side of the battery.
* The bottom silver screw (located on the bottom part, opposite the top part, which has the USB port)
* The top left black screw (underneath the battery)
* The bottom left black screw (underneath the battery and the left side of the warantee sticker)
* The top right screw (located on the back side of the psp in a hole on the outer casing)
* The bottom right screw (located on the back side of the psp in a hole on the outer casing)

Ok, now gently pull off the faceplate and place it aside.

DO NOT TOUCH THE INSIDE OF YOUR PSP WITH ANYTHING BUT COMPRESSED AIR OR A LINT-FREE CLOTH.

Now get your replacement faceplate, and put the buttons like they were when you remove the OEM faceplate. You can use the OEM with the new faceplate if you did not get any with the faceplate.

Then just reverse what you did to put the PSP back toghether.
Also, when you have the LCD screen in the open, it will get dusty. use a Lint-Free Cloth to wipe it clean before putting it all back toghether.

I read that there is a little bugger of a screw that makes every PSP UMD drive close kinda crooked or not straight. Here is the screw that you can remove to fix this.


This is a good working mod if your UMD tray is bothering you.

Wanna replace the LCD screen?
Still haveing the faceplate off, nudge around the LCD screen to pry it up. Having done this is will become loose and movable, but still connected via cable.

There a brown cables, flip up the clasps with a small screw driver or tooth pick, the wide one will be a little difficult. I find starting at one end flip up the clasp and slide towards the other end.


Having remove those the screen is free.
Now there is a peice of metal holding the screen which needs to be removed.

Pry the four tabs holding the screen.




A gentle pull will remove the screen now.

There is a small notch in the lower right of the white plastic case holding the LCD wafer, this is where you start leveraging out the screen.


And just pull.
Get the new screen, remove protective film on the back


Line the screen up top first, its important to get it all the way forward and then the PSP just lays in there.


Now remove the other protective layer.

Now re-attach the cables, start with the wide one first, it slides in there quite a ways so make sure it is in good. Then snap down the clip. Now the little one, this one is usually the hardest, note that there are two tabs that stick out close to the end. I find pushing on those tabs with a small screw driver helps guide it in nicely. If the screen is laid forward the small connector cannot reach so tip up the screen when installing the little one.


The screen wil just layback down in the PSP, snap down the sides.


And it should be up and running. Replace the faceplate to make it look normal.

1.b How to fix those annoying stuck L/R buttons

What you will need-

- A small screw driver
- A small nail file preferably (any size would do just fine)

Ok so if your having this annoying problem this is how it should look, it's not very common but i have seen it a few times
. Luckily enough its easy to fix.




So now that youve confirmed you have this problem open her up again just like described by Ipirate and remove the R button , it is very simple and should remove whithout much pressure



This is a photo of the psp opened exposing the stuck button



This is a photo of the stuck button being removed



Before you start doing this step, check what part of the plastic that actually get stuck and then just use a nail file to remove some of the plastic, put it back, test again if it still get stuck. If it does then file down some more, Note: be careful not to remove to much or you will end up with a lose button instead.




place it all back and screw her up , Now your ready to get some serious gaming done


1.c How to replace the analog stick

What you will need-

- a #00 or a #000 philips screw driver


Replacing the Analog Stick Assembly is one of the easiest repairs on the PSP. Here's how you do it.




Step 1. There are 6 screws holding the faceplate to the PSP console. Remove all 6 of these screws. You will need a #00 or #000 Precision Philips screwdriver.




Step 2. There are two tiny screws holding the Analog Stick Assembly to the PSP faceplate. Remove these 2 screws and the assembly lifts right off. Pop in the new assembly, replace all the screws and you're set!

1.d How to replace the umd door

What you will need-

- a small #000 phillips screwdriver
- a small flat head screwdriver
- a UMD door

Ok so open your psp if instructions needed visit ipirates guide here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/370436

Remove the button bar by inserting your small screw driver tip under the lip and sliding it up until the button bar becomes loose like so..




Now gently life the button bars cable, by lifting it upwards and sliding it free. Or you can keep it connected but you must be 100% carefull that you do not damage or tear the flex cable which is a priority




OK so now were going remove the lcd screen to allow us to get at the bracket, this is a more harder part as it is very fragile look above at the guide for a more detailed instruction on how to do this.

NOTE: If you are installing a new door and do not need to remove your old door you can either remove LCD and store in safe place or unscrew the 2 screws and carefully work around the LCD. If you are removing the UMD door you must remove the LCD(although i reccomend removing it at all times to do things carefully).

Ok so lets remove the lcd brace ,Start by removing the following screws in the photo below , note that the pink stars unscrew from behind the battery back




Right now gently wedge the bracket outwards between your dpad and the housing of your flat head driver




Now that the tabs are free from the Dpad, You can press the latch to open the UMD door. This allows the UMD Latch to move through the hole on the backside of the case. Now you just wiggle her free




Again take your flathead and gently wedge to the side and out like the pic below . NOTE: Too much pressure will break the hinge so beware




Eventually we got her loose Woo hoo!




Now to fit your UMD door correctly!

Start by sliding the left corner in first(looking from the back)



Make sure that your UMD Metal housing is properly connected to the inner UMD door. Also make sure the spring is in its slide grove.




Press the other clip (right side) in and test to make sure your UMD door is opening correctly.Now lets finish up by inserting the lcd back to original status (have a look above for more info) and then screw her back up .Once again back to your original psp with working umd door :D

1.e i Making the LED circuit

A Parallel circuit for LED's is a circuit which incorperates a number of LED's together in which the same drop is shared between all LED's on the chain. What this means to you is that each LED that you attach will use the exact same voltage as theWe are going to learn how to setup a simple circuit for our project. The circuit is completed in this case by whats called a Parallel the other ones. Which results in all LED's giving off the same amount of light. Here is a textbook example of a typical Parallel LED Circuit provided by Metku.



So now that we have the basic structure of a LED circuit down we need to apply this to our PSP Trigger LED Mod. I measure out the lenth of wire I will need for my project so I have it handy (especially if I am planning to do more then one modification that day.) As you can see from the image on the left we have the wire soldered to the positive conductor, then to the resistor (hidden in the electrical tape) and finally bridging the LED's in parallel and coming back via the negitive wire (not attached yet in the image). Similar to the picture in above and to the right, you can trace the wires to see they make the exact same style of circuit.
Heres a sneek peek into how the resistor was hooked up. I have taking the resistor and bent one of the legs back up against the side of it (typical if you have modified Xbox Controller Ports to add leds. Then you are able to solder a short length of wire onto the end (for the positive connection) and wrap the resistor up. You will be able to then solder the positive wire to the respective contact point and procede with wiring up your LED harness.




In order to get a really good connection make sure that the items you are trying to bond stay in a fixed location for a few seconds after the solder connection is made. Also remember that too much or too little solder can both cause problems. The better your can get the connections the better, however you may need to open up your PSP again to adjust the wires if the circuit isn't working correctly for your LED Modification.

Now that you have your LED's wired up, it would be a wise idea to test them prior to inserting them into the triggers (or the other location we will get to in a minute). Make sure all the wires are looking good, and nothings touching, then pop your battery back into the PSP. Flip the switch to the on position and if you did everything correctly you will be rewarded with some nice bright light coming from your SMT LED's. If your LED's don't turn on, double check to make sure the wires are correct and that you didn't accidently hook up the LED backwards (which happens to the best of us).

If you did not drill your triggers now that you have mastered making a circuit you need to check the spot where the LED is installed. When not drilling the LED will be installed in a tiny cavity behind the trigger. In the small picture on the bottom you can see how the wire is bent keeping a low profile to retain responciveness. When you install the led make sure that it is as far back as possible and you can use a bit of hot glue to keep it in place. Once both LED's are installed put your triggers back in and if you want toss your faceplate on (without LED screen etc to see how they look and modify as necessary. Once you are satisfied, reassemble your PSP and enjoy!




However, If you are putting the LED's in your Triggers then you will need to take the leds and insert them into the holes that you drilled previously and then use the hot glue gun to seal them in. Once sealed inside this will keep them from moving around a bit and aid your solder connections. Then you can simply insert the Triggers back in their normal position and if you want to double check (not a bad idea) toss in your battery and flip on and off your PSP again to make sure they are still working and the buttons motion is not hindered by the wire or glue. If everything looks good you can seal up your PSP and enjoy the new modification thanks to your fine handywork.

Good Luck

Credits to Jamie M from QJ for this Mod


Collaboration by iPirate and tam2oo5
images Llamma and Kevin101, from QJ.


Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/370436

Guide: WI-FI Max - IP Cannot Be Obtained, It Timed Out

Originally posted by bombayboy.


Don't buy a Wi-Fi Max, they are flipping useless for many people. But if you are the unfortunate person to have bought one, read below....

I have searched 3 sites to get all this information, if your quotes appear below Thank you, sorry I don’t have enough time giving everyone credit. If you need help on Wi-Fi max, then read below...If you still have the problem post it in this thread not a new Thread,

Try everything there is below(they’re not in certain order); if it doesn’t work then post a message in this thread:

1) You need to enable your normal internet connection for 'internet sharing. if you have XP, go to start, settings, control panel, network connections. Then right click on your internet connection and go to properties. Go to 'advanced' and make sure internet connection sharing is ticked. Make sure they're all ticked. Now try connecting with your wifi max and it should work
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2)Try opening your ZDwlan configuration tool at the bottom open it (make sure your in access point) go to more settings then make sure your network mode is on 802.11b authentication mode to open system. on the mac address click settings and disable it. now click on ya wirless network connection (which ever one it is) click the tab at the top then click repair , then try connecting with ya psp
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3) ZDwlan make sure your internet connection is listed.
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4) Only if you have a Router
In windows go to
Start - run - type in cmd and press enter
command prompt pops up in a black screen type in
ipconfig.
Now where it says default gateway write that number down that is your routers ip , you can close command prompt
Go to internet explorer now in the address bar type in
that number you just got, it should take you to your router.
If there is a password it usually is username:admin, password:admin (default unless u changed it) Now your in your router go to settings or config, find a setting called wireless security and find out your password or settings eg which type of security your using WEP/WPA or none. If youve messed with it and still doesnt work turn off your security for abit and see how it goes, turn it back on once youve got your problem.
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5) do you have a firewall enabled? your firewall might be preventing u from connecting. Disable it and try
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6) 'limited or no connectivity' issue, you can fix this by entering in IP address manually.
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7)Try this site http://uk.codejunkies.com/support_articl...6&g=5&ProdId=26
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8)

1. First i set my IP on my WiFi dongle to 192.168.0.1 and my subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and i put my preferred DNS server to 61.171.70.72

2. I went into the LAN connection and put 'aquire IP automatically' and turned the 'allow other users to connect using this connection' (or something like that) on.

3. I repaired my WiFi connection using right click 'repair'

4. I searched for a dongle and called my connection 'connection 1'. On network, i set my PSP to address custom, IP automatic and DNS manual and entered 61.171.70.72 and searched for the connection. Save 'connection 1' and test the connection. it found the IP but couldnt connect to the internet.

5. change the Modem to 'allow other users to connect using this connection' and searched on my PSP using 'connection 1'.
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9)First go to ur local area network connection, the one in network connections, right click and go to properties-->advanced tab--->, where it says INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING click on settings and enable the following DHCP (67) DHCP(68), DNS, FTP Server and bam the limited connection problem is solved. Keep in my mind u will only see thsi box if u have already installed the wireless connection. Please give me feedback if it worked for anyone else
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(thanks to-darquorze)

To Set up a Connection
>
> Go on control panel, Network Connections and then set up a new
> connection.
>
> Then, choose these options
>
> Connect to the internet -> Set up manually -> Connect using a
> broadband connection that requires a username and password
>
> Then choose what to call it, "AOL"
>
> Type in your username: yournamehere@aol.com and then your AOL
> password. From now on use THIS to connect to the internet, dont go
> into the AOL program itself.
>
> After youve done that, right click it, go on properties, click the
> advanced tab and check "allow other users to share this connection".
> And there you go.
> Re: Wifi Max
> >>Step 3:
> okey dokey, for those who want the wifi dongle working and you don't
> have a network setup... this might not work for everyone and bear in
> mind im running Windows XP
>
> Step One: Install Wi-Fi MAX drivers
> Bung the CD in the drive and follow the instructions basically.
> Remember to install the drivers before plugging in the dongle - it
> will go mad otherwise.
>
> Step Two: Plug the Wi-Fi MAX in.
> Once you have plugged it in, you should get a little balloon appear in
> the taskbar that goes *ploooop* NEW HARDWARE DETECTED. INSTALLED AND
> READY TO USE - or something along those lines. This means that the
> dongle can talk to the computer (A good thing!)
>
> Step Three: Telling the Wi-Fi MAX where to go.
> Right, this bit might be a little different for everyone, but I'm
> assuming that since you don't have a home network setup, you won't
> have a network card installed (or at least not in use).
> What you want to do is go to Control Panel -> Network Connections.
> Then find the Wi-Fi dongle (It should be in the 'LAN or High-Speed
> Internet' section.
>
> Once you have done this, right click on its icon and click Properties.
> Now, on the GENERAL tab, in the box that says:
> "This connection uses the following items:"
> Scroll down to 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select that option and
> click Properties.
>
> Now what we are going to do is tell your Wi-Fi MAX where it can find
> your pc...kinda like the postcode when sending a letter. So, where it
> says 'Obtain an IP address automatically' we want to click the option
> underneath - 'Use the following IP addresses'.. this will give the
> exact location of your computer.
>
> The one I used was: 192.168.0.1
> The subnet mask is: 255.255.255.0
>
> Don't worry about the Gateway or DNS numbers, they don't need to be
> filled in.
>
> You should now have a dongle that knows where to do to get on the
> internet. Now all we need to do is allow it to get on the internet!
>
> Step Four: Setting Access Rights.
>
> Ok, so now we have a working Wi-Fi MAX talking to our computer, what
> we now need to do is let the DS access the internet. This is really
> simple, just go to Network Connections again like before but this time
> right click on your broadband connection. Then click Properties.
>
> Along the top bar is the ADVANCED tab, so click this and some options
> will open up to you - the most important being 'Internet Connection
> Sharing'.
>
> All you have to do is click the box that says
> "Allow other users to connect through this computers internet
> connection"
>
> Click OK and restart your computer!
>
> You should now be able to get online with your DS and Wi-Fi MAX!
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Many thanks to Infinite_Fire for the comment below.
I've read many posts in my search to get this dam thing working but nobody seems to have found a solution so i thought i'd help by letting you know what i did to fix the problem of not obtaining an IP address or failing to access the internet.

Open the properties of you internet connection in 'my network places' (after clicking 'view network connections') and on the 'general' tab double click 'internet protocol (TCP/IP)' and make sure this is all set to automatically obtain IP address's. Click ok and go to the advanced tab and make sure your sharing the internet connection with your wifi connection (wifi max) and click ok. Now open the properties to the wifi connection and open the TCP/IP options and enter the following static values;

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 86.21.4.1 -This can be obtained by 'start>run>cmd>ok' and entering 'ipconfig'. It is the value here for your internet connections default gateway.
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 194.168.8.100
194.168.4.100 -These are obtained same as above but your internet connections DNS servers.

click ok and turn on your PSP.

Network settings> Infrastructure mode> New connection> give it a connection name anything you like> enter manually> enter the SSID that you have give to the Datel software (default is 'PSP_WIFI_DONGLE')> if you set a WEP key in the Datel software choose WEP and enter it in the next screen if not choose none> custom> manual> and enter these values;

IP address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default router: 192.168.0.1 -Must be the same as the IP address you gave the WIFI connection.
Primary DNS: 194.168.8.100
Secondary DNS: 194.168.4.100

> do not use> do not start> save settings and test.

That sould fix any problems as it did mine and also if you want to add another Wifi device to the connection just use the same settings but change the last number in its IP address to something unique.

Infinite_Fire

Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308564

PSP Motherboard Compatibility Guide (Full)

Originally posted by legend999..




The following motherboards are either capable or not capable with the new 2.60/2.50 downgrader and MPH downgrader 2.0 to 1.50.

CAPABLE:

1CB001
1C6001
1C9001
No Code
1C1003 a.k.a TA-082
Yeah,that's true,you can downgrade your TA-082 PSP.
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What Firmware PSP am I buying?

American Box:



Australian Box:



Asian Box:




Codes:

No letter = 1.0 (Japanese Release) 1.5 (North-American release) confirmed
A = 1.5 confirmed
B = 1.51 confirmed
C = 1.52 confirmed
D = 1.52 confirmed
E = 1.52 confirmed
F = 2.0 confirmed
G = 2.01 confirmed
H = 2.50 confirmed
I = 2.60 confirmed
J = 2.70 Probably
K = 2.71 confirmed
L = 2.81,here's the picture:




Does my GTA work with the new 2.60/2.50 to 1.50 downgrader?




The following are for the EU/UK versions of the game:

GTA: LCS (Non-Patched 2.6 version):
ULES-00151#

GTA: LCS (Patched 2.6 Version):
ULES-00151#2

For the U.S version of the game:

GTA:LCS (Non-Patched Version):
ULUS 10041

If you buy a used one here's the patched version:





These differ from country to country.

Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/369035

Guide - Installing Music And Images On A PSP.

Origianlly posted by Liez4Love


If you would like to put songs and an image on your PSP, you must first connect your PSP to your computer through a USB connection, Most camera USB's work well with the PSP, you just have to find one that fits.

Once you connect the PSP to your computer and PSP, turn on your PSP, and go to the far left on your PSP, and look for "USB Connection" hit x, your psp should say "USB MODE" now your computer should manually pick up the new hardware and give you a list of program to run with it, just hit "Cancel"

Now, i am assuming you have Windows XP, so, this part may vary a little, now go to the "Start" button at the bottem left, then open up "My Computer" There should be a couple diferent things in here, so look for something that says something like "Removable Disc" and open it up, when you open it up, there should be a folder called "PSP" if you dont see it, its the wrong thing and try another.

Once in the folder called "PSP" inside that, there should be a folder called "SAVEDATA" dont click inside "SAVEDATA" just stay in the PSP folder, now right click, and hit "NEW" then "NEW FOLDER" , once you have made a new folder, name it "PHOTO" or "MUSIC" , depending on what you would like to put on your psp, or you can just make both.

Now, get the photos you want on your psp, and click and drag them on your "PHOTO" folder, Same applies to music,

Now once everything is put in those folders, you can just exit that box, and look at the bottem right, where te time is listed, there should be a little thing with a green arrow, double click that, and then click "stop" and now it should say you can safely remove the new hardware.

Now on your psp, hit circle, and go to the Music/Photo thing, and check if you see what you installed on it is there.

If not, it is most likely because the format of the music or image are not correct.

The most common form of music you should put on your PSP, is MP3 Format, which you can transfer CD's, to MP3's using MusicMatch JukeBox using the recorder tool. And I beileve the only form of Pictures you can have are JPEGS, which you can to change, just google it.

Anymore questions you can PM or post them hear. Below i will post the Pictures hopefully to help even more.

The PSP when connected to your computer should look like this




That is the PSP folder which means thats the right one.




How you create a new folder





and what the created folder should look like




and finally this is what it should look like when dragging files to your psp.



I hope this helps. and please try not to make threads invloving this subject...

Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread found here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/204176

Super NooB Guide - Downgrading, Devhook And Compression

Originally posted by RavenLife

THIS IS A LOT OF TEXT - BE WARNED

Alright so I’m doing it again for you.

Up until Saturday – I to was a complete noob with a 1.5 PSP, so this guide should take the form of a COMPLETE NOOB guide. So should be simple to follow and easy to understand.
If you find this guide useful, please consider going to my website - and sign up, or even make a small donation. thanks and good luck
This guide includes

You can navigate quickly through this FAQs by pressing CTRL + F then typing in the following header

Installing eLoader
Installing the DownGrader (Downdater)
Downgrading (Downdating)
Installing Devhook 0.41d
Installing the firmware Files for devhook
Compatibility List
Simple and Easy ISO Compression
More advanced reading

So Here Goes…..

Installing eLoader

First of all you need GTA (old version unpatched) UMD to be able to use eLoader and to downgrade if you do not have GTA then you needn’t continue.

Download eLoader here - http://blindraven.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&op=getit&lid=29
Plug in your PSP to your PC and put it in USB mode
Unpack the Rar file and run eloader097.exe
Don’t worry if it says it cannot find PSP - you can select it manually
Now just follow the onscreen prompts to install eLoader (YES ITS THAT EASY!)

Installing the DownGrader (Downdater)

First of all if you have a PSP with the TA-082 motherboard DO NOT attempt to downgrade, there is a VERY strong chance you will BRICK your PSP
Now…
download the downgrader here - http://blindraven.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&op=getit&lid=46

unpack the file – password = I_Use_It_At_My_Own_Risk

now open the file – you should see 3 folders, 1.5 HELPER, DOWNDATER FINAL AUTO EBOOT and SRC – you should also see a readme – YOU SHOULD READ THIS

Now copy DOWNDATER FINAL AUTO EBOOT folder to the PSP/GAME folder on your PSP.

Now you will Need the DOWNDATER folder – you can get this from numerous sources – but please remember that it is illegal
I CANNOT HELP YOU WITH THIS

Once you get the DOWNDATER folder it should have two folders (DUMP + PRX) and two files (nputfl.bin + outputfl.bin) in it

You need to place the DOWNDATER folder on the root of your PSP
i.e (using x as drive letter)
x://DOWNDATER

that’s it for that part – now PLUG YOUR PSP INTO YOUR POWER SUPPLY
and load up GTA
select to load a gamesave (if eloader doesn’t auto boot)
and select eloader.

Now – if you have never used eloader before you should be still able to figure it out
Select DOWNDATER FINAL AUTO EBOOT and click X

Now wait do not touch anything

Your PSP will go black and your memory stick light will flash like mad – this is normal.
Once it has finished (usually about 2-3 minutes)
Your PSP will reboot
And you will see a blue screen
Just hit O
And continue on to set up your PSP’s settings

if all went well, you now have a 1.5 PSP
Sorry if you bricked it


Installing Devhook 0.41d

Download devhook here - http://blindraven.net/modules.php?name=Downloads&op=getit&lid=27
Extract it
Open The MS_ROOT folder
And copy the two files in there
Now connect your psp and paste the two files into the root of your memory stick
Your PC will ask you if you want to overwrite – click yes

That’s it – now go on your PSP and scrool across to Game and then down to memory stick you should see two things
A picture saying DeviceHook on it
And a white picture which is a firmware installer
For now leave them both and go onto the next guide

Installing the firmware Files for devhook

First you need these files –
PSPBREW - http://dl.qj.net/dl.php?fid=7996
2.0 FW - http://dl.qj.net/dl.php?fid=280
2.5 FW - http://dl.qj.net/dl.php?fid=283

Now unzip and install PSPBREW
Also unzip the firmware files

Open up PSPBREW and load up the 2.0 FW EBOOT
At the bottom of PSPBREW you will see a list at the bottom of this is DATA.PSAR
Select that and click extract
Heres a pic, by PSPMeep



Extract the file onto the root directory of your PSP
i.e
x://DATA.PSAR

Now go onto your PSP and back to your Memory stick, and select the white one Devicehook Firmware Installer
It will detect the date and ask you to extract it, hit extract

Now do the same for the 2.5 eboot – extract it – overwrite the old 2.0 one – and install with devicehook firmware installer.

You can now delete the DATA.PSAR file from your memory stick. And your done.


Compatibility List

For the full compatibility list go here its HUGE
http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/about14028.html

Simple and Easy ISO Compression

WARNING - if your file needs a ppf patch you will need to patch it before you compress - or your patch will not work

This is just a very simple and easy way to compress your ISO’s, not a particularly great compression, but you can know anything from 15 to 500mb off of the size of the ISO.
This is simple achieved by unpacking and recompiling the ISO,
Below I explain…

For this part of the guide you need:

WinRar - http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm - these are trial versions, if you do not have WinRAR then it’s a program you should think about purchasing, its one of only 3 programs I can say that about.

UMDGEN - http://www.umdgen.com/utilities.html

And of course an ISO.

So here goes….

Download and install WinRAR – if needed

Download UMDGEN and open it up, just make yourself comfortable with it, look to see what the various buttons do, when you’ve done that just minimise it, we don’t need it yet.

Now go and find your ISO (check the size)
my computer is set up so that WinRAR will automatically open ISO files by double clicking them, yours may be different – if it is right click on your ISO and select Extract Files see image below, click to enlarge

Now if you are used to WinRAR you can skip this part, if not – then you will see this screen –




Extract the file to a folder on the desktop, mine is called AGAME – name it whatever the name of the ISO is.

Once it’s finished you will find your game on the desktop – open it and you will see a folder named PSP_GAME and a file called UMD_DATA.BIN

If you do that part is done

Now open UMDGEN back up – and move those two files onto the right hand side of the screen, using the old drag and drop technique

Now go to File -> save as -> and save the file as an ISO (name it whatever the original name was)

And that’s it once it’s done - check the size – see how much you lost, below is the test sizes I did for this guide. (Click to enlarge)




As you can see I lost all together 540mb, pretty nifty for five minutes work right?


More advanced reading

For more advanced reading visit the links below
Downgrading - http://blindraven.net/modules.php?name=F...445357fd2719411
Devhook Evolved - http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=25509
Playing Homebrew - http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=2189
PRX files - http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/about26286.html

thanks to

In no particular order
Freeplay, PSPMeep, Craig, Syn13, Clay, and all the guys at afterdawn
But most of all to the members of my site, blindraven.net.

And Finally

Okay so that’s it, damn that’s a lot of typing, if I have got anything wrong or missed anything off please tell me and I’ll add it.

Thanks

RavenLife

Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread found here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/361257

Guide - Converting ANY Video To PSP Format.

Originally posted by NGSpec.

Converting ANY Standard Video to PSP Format - A Guide by NGEvo (AKA NGSpec)

Yep. You didn't read that wrong! Converting has never been so easy. But Some may find the app Odd, So heres a quick guide.

1. The App is called SUPER, http://www.erightsoft.net/Superdc.html , It converts vice-versa to these formats, PSP, iPod, H.264/AVC, VCD, SVCD, DVD, FLV, 3GP, XviD, DivX, MOV, MP4.. and more if you have the DirectShow Plugin for the format you want to convert.

1.1 Direct Download Link - http://update6.free.fr/AF6BAD6D99C5E7E3A932A6/SUPERsetup.exe . (If it doesn't work, say here).

2. Install SUPER, the load it up... you will find something like this...





(Don't forget to read the message!)

3. Right, now to get things going, In the 1st box (top left) Click on it and choose "Sony PSP".

4. In the 2nd box, click on it and pick "H.264/AVC".

5. You don't do anything in the 3rd box, DON'T CHANGE ANY ENCODE OPTIONS, just ensure DirectShow is on, Now, to the "VIDEO" Section of SUPER.

6. Looking at the "VIDEO" Column of the app, If you want to encode WIDE, or STRETCH SCREEN, go to 6.1, If you want Standard, GO TO 6.2. If you want the settings I use and recommend, go to 6.3.

6.1. Choose the "Video Scale Size" 384x160 and ensure "Hi Quality" and "Stretch It" are both ON, Aspect 16:9

6.2. Choose the "Video Scale Size" 368x208 and ensure "Hi Quality" is ON and "Stretch It" is OFF, Aspect 4:3

(IF YOU FIND BETTER RES OR SETTINGS, POST HERE AND I WILL CHANGE, RECOMMEND USING THE WIDE-STRETCH NORMAL MERGE SCREEN SETTINGS, which is 6.3, next...)

6.3. Choose the "Video Scale Size" 368x208 and ensure "Hi Quality" and "Stretch It" are both ON, Aspect 16:9

7. This bitrate is fine, a 22-25 Min Video will me 95 MB Approx, decrease the bitrate if you want lower quality, smaller size.

8. Leave the "AUDIO" Column! The Settings are perfect.

9. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND Dragging the Video File into the "Encode Job List Box", therefore BYPASSING extension limitations. Oh, yeah, Drag'n'Drop your file into the Box with Nothing in it, THAT is called the "Encode Job List Box".

10. Click "Encode (Active Job-List Files)" DON'T WORRY about where they go, when finished, it will open the folder for you.

11. Transfer your file to "?:\MP_ROOT\101ANV01" and make sure its named with the number 10001 on the end, then 10002, 10003, etc.

12. Watch and enjoy your video!

Enjoy!

NG

Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread found here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/message_edit.cfm?msg_id=2232969

Making A PSP Movie

Originally posted by BeezeyBam.



1) You're going to need your video files in MPEG4 file format for the PSP to read. With the proper instructions (the PSP manual isn't much help), you'll be ripping DVDs like a pro. Start by choosing the DVD you want to rip and putting it into your computer's DVD drive.

2) Download DVD Decrypter v3.5.4.0 at
www.dvddecrypter.com

3. Click the Mode tab, scroll down and select IFO.

4. Now click the Tools tab, select IFO Mode and make sure the option File Splitting is set to "None."

5. Click OK, under the Input window click the movie.

6. Now select the Stream Processing tab, enable Stream Processing, and select your video.

7. You're now ready to start ripping. Click that big DVD disc to begin the processing of ripping the DVD into a file stored on your hard drive.

8. Now with the video file on your HD, you have a variety of programs at your disposal which will help you convert the file into proper formatting for PSP viewing. Download (3GP Converter at www.xilisoft.com/video-converter.html, (iPSP)at www.kaisakura.com/iPSP/, or the new PSP Video 9 at www.pspvideo9.com will yield programs you can use to convert that ripped video file.

9. For Mac users, give iPSP a shot. And for PC users not comfortable with talk of bitrates and encoding will enjoy PSP Video 9's user-friendly interface.

10. Now connect your PSP using a USB 2.0 cable and click the "USB Connectivity" option in the PSP's main menu. This will allow you to browse the Memory Stick Duo inserted into your PSP.

11. Be careful where you place the video file on the Memory Stick. Unlike music and picture files, your video files need to be placed outside of the "PSP" folder. Create a folder called "MP_ROOT" and inside that folder create another folder named "100MNV01." That is the folder you need to copy your encoded video files to.

12. Be careful how your video files have been named. Programs like iPSP will properly name your video files automatically. Naming your MP4 files "24_Season_3.MP4" won't work. The files need to be named like this: "M4V00000.MP4"; you can change the numbers "00000" to fit your preference (like "M4V00027.MP4").

13. You're done! If you get stuck on any of the above steps, scour internet message boards for help. Hundreds of philanthropic techies will be explaining the above steps on forums come March 24, and thousands of others will be pleading for their help.



Further information can be found and questions asked in the original thread found here,

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/172920

Guide - Run Homebrew On v1.50 PSP.

Originally posted by triplebud.


There seems to be nothing but weird and confusing posts about everything PSP in here. Usually AD is the place to go for info and MATURE people. I'll be creating a few guides and FAQ's in the next couple days.

R