Hacking How to softmod your PSP v3

[cracker]

Is the EBOOT.PBP only around 400-500K? If so then that is the installer and you will need the 5.03 OFW that can be downloaded from here. Place it on the root of your MSPD and name it 503.PBP.

 

[ZeroTm]

Ok, flashed it. The psp was on a custom firmware, which is weird as it was new. oh well, everything's fine now, so thanks for that awesome guide!

 

[easycrashing]

Maybe someone returned it and they sold it as new.

 

[Bunie]

I finally got it to boot ChickHen, my PSP is "TA-085". Wich means "Creates Pandora" = No. What does that mean? Semi-hackable?

EDIT: This guide is so confusing. its missing so much information. Wtf is semi-hackable? ones where Hackable = Yes, but Pandora= no? Cuz hackable = yes means its hackable right? wtf, seriously.

 

[Rydian]

The ability to make a pandora and use a pandora are separate. Check the FAQ sticky for more info on the terms.

 

[Bunie]

Thanks for replying, sorry if i was a bit "Aggresive", im just a bit frustraited lol. whats the diff between fully hackable and semi-hackable? this guide doesnt tell. i also need to know how to tell v1 from v2. D;

 

[Law]

Thanks for replying, sorry if i was a bit "Aggresive", im just a bit frustraited lol. whats the diff between fully hackable and semi-hackable? this guide doesnt tell. i also need to know how to tell v1 from v2. D;

I'm pretty sure the "semi-hackable" ones have to be re-hacked every time you turn it off.

 

[Bunie]

Thanks for replying, sorry if i was a bit "Aggresive", im just a bit frustraited lol. whats the diff between fully hackable and semi-hackable? this guide doesnt tell. i also need to know how to tell v1 from v2. D;

I'm pretty sure the "semi-hackable" ones have to be re-hacked every time you turn it off.

Well i KNOW that. but i dunno how to tell wich one mine is. the ones that say hackable = no?

 

[Law]

You said you had a TA-085 motherboard; It's hackable.

The only semi hackable PSPs are the later Slims and the Brites.

 

[Bunie]

You said you had a TA-085 motherboard; It's hackable.

well im basing it on this:

But it doesnt say v1 or v2. i will take your word that its fully hackable, but this is not my PSP. if i brick it, i will be murdered. D;

 

[Law]

It doesn't matter, either is hackable.


edit: take a look at Rydians incredibly helpful thread: http://gbatemp.net/t268289-psp-hacking-modding-f-a-q

Every board other than the TA-088v3 on the slim is hackable.

 

[Bunie]

It doesn't matter, either is hackable.


edit: take a look at Rydians incredibly helpful thread: http://gbatemp.net/t268289-psp-hacking-modding-f-a-q

Every board other than the TA-088v3 on the slim is hackable.
im so freaking out lol. so if i follow this guide (This one, not rydians) i will be fine?

EDIT:
QUOTE4. Now select Install M33 CFW and wait until it asks you to reboot. Enjoy, you're now on M33!

i see "Install CFW", but not M33 CFW.

 

[Law]

Yes, you should be fine hacking it with Hellcat's Recovery Flasher.

edit: the guide is probably referring to an old version of the program, you're probably using an updated version.

And even if it does brick (which is probably a 0.00001% chance), your PSP is old enough to unbrick using a Pandora anyway.

 

[Bunie]

Pls reply to my last post X_X i edited it D;

i suppose that means "PUSH THE DAMN BUTTON" D;

oh geez, things are happening D; i cant watch lol

 

[xist]

Yes...if you click Install CFW and have followed the guide up until that point you'll be fine.

PUSH THE BUTTON! It's a gift that never stops giving.

 

[Bunie]

Hi xist.

one last question, assuming it doesnt brick, is there a point in updating the firmware past this? will i be able to run all ISO's and homebrew with 5.00? or do i need to update to run games that required them?

 

[Law]

Well for what it's worth, I was pretty much the same way when I first hacked my PSP. Sweating bullets hoping it was going to work and not turn into a brick.

edit: I think M33 will pretty much run any game (so far) as long as you patch the newer ones with Prometheus, or use the Prometheus plugin.

 

[xist]

If you're able to push buttons then use ISO Tool to patch the latest batch of games to work, or source fixed ones.

If you're feeling like you want a slightly less tried and trusted option but with less button pushing for newer games (but perhaps more for older) then update to Prometheus-4

 

[Bunie]

If you're able to push buttons then use ISO Tool to patch the latest batch of games to work, or source fixed ones.

If you're feeling like you want a slightly less tried and trusted option but with less button pushing for newer games (but perhaps more for older) then update to Prometheus-4


another thing! (thanks for helping guys)

i found a DL that says this:

QUOTEFirst off I will tell you that if you are using that shit Prometheus CFW you will have no sound so don't leave ANY bs comments about it ( you've been warned . As for us that use proper CFW ( GEN Firmware ) it works flawless

Whats he talking about?

 

[xist]

He's an idiot. Go somewhere else. Also please tell me it's not someone who begins with K...