I recently updated my PSP from ARK-4 to ARK-5. The initial upgrade appeared to work normally. ARK-5 booted successfully and the system seemed stable before I attempted any further updates.
After that, I enabled Wi-Fi specifically to test the online update function. I went into the ARK update option and it reported that an update was available. I proceeded with the download and then selected install.
The issue happened during the reboot/install stage. After the PSP rebooted to apply the update, the screen backlight came on, but the display stayed completely black. There was no visible text, no ARK menu, no Sony/PSP splash, and no recovery-style screen. After a short time, the PSP powered itself off and made the typical small speaker “pop” sound that happens when the unit shuts down abruptly.
So the sequence was:
System details:
Any recommended recovery steps would be appreciated. I can also test booting without the Memory Stick, holding R for recovery, holding Start to disable plugins, or rolling back to ARK-4 if that would help narrow it down.
After that, I enabled Wi-Fi specifically to test the online update function. I went into the ARK update option and it reported that an update was available. I proceeded with the download and then selected install.
The issue happened during the reboot/install stage. After the PSP rebooted to apply the update, the screen backlight came on, but the display stayed completely black. There was no visible text, no ARK menu, no Sony/PSP splash, and no recovery-style screen. After a short time, the PSP powered itself off and made the typical small speaker “pop” sound that happens when the unit shuts down abruptly.
So the sequence was:
- Updated from ARK-4 to ARK-5.
- ARK-5 initially worked fine.
- Enabled Wi-Fi.
- Ran the ARK online updater.
- Updater said an update was available.
- Download completed and I chose to install.
- PSP rebooted for the install.
- Backlight came on, but screen stayed black.
- PSP shut itself off with the usual speaker pop sound.
System details:
- PSP model: [PSP-2000]
- Official firmware prior: [6.61]
- Previous CFW: ARK-4
- New CFW: ARK-5
- Install type: [ark-4 was full flash]
- Memory Stick type/size: [MicroSD adapter]
- Plugins enabled: [no]
- Overclock settings: [383 XMB and Games]
- Battery/charger status during update: [charger connected]
Any recommended recovery steps would be appreciated. I can also test booting without the Memory Stick, holding R for recovery, holding Start to disable plugins, or rolling back to ARK-4 if that would help narrow it down.
