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So previously I was running 6.61 LME saw a guiode for ARk-4 tried it out first I used chrono switch downgrader 7.4 did a clean install installed ark Currently says 6.61 ARK-4 cIPL now here is the issues I am having since trying to use this cfw....Only ps1 games work plugins don't work and most importantly no vsh menu no recovery menu when I hold R on boot no cfw settings tab under extras can someone please help!
EDIT:forgot to mention did a downgrade to clean ofw 6.61 a 2nd time still nothing! same result
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Well, make sure that you've installed ARK-4 properly. Follow the official guide. Make sure that you've got the necessary files in the correct path. AFAIK ARK-4 stores most of its core files inside of a save data (unless you make a full flash install), maybe some of ARK-4 files are missing? If not, then I'd say just go for other CFW. If the problem still persists there, then I assume it's a kind of hardware issue??? I had a PSP with a dead Lepton (UMD) chip and it always caused me problems when I installed perma CFW so I resorted to temporary CFW and used the PSP that way.
 
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Well, make sure that you've installed ARK-4 properly. Follow the official guide. Make sure that you've got the necessary files in the correct path. AFAIK ARK-4 stores most of its core files inside of a save data (unless you make a full flash install), maybe some of ARK-4 files are missing? If not, then I'd say just go for other CFW. If the problem still persists there, then I assume it's a kind of hardware issue??? I had a PSP with a dead Lepton (UMD) chip and it always caused me problems when I installed perma CFW so I resorted to temporary CFW and used the PSP that way.
Now that u mention it...my umd drive is a lil faulty it does read umd disc but even when a disc not in the psp it still constantly tries to read something to the point I had to install a noumd plugin for e.g when I boot it up I got to open the umd drive bay or it will just hang my other theory is could be the memory stick sd card adapter I use I currently don't have any oem memory sticks lying around anymore sadly hopefully I can get one and try again...p.s thanks for responding good to see good people out there still
 
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Now that u mention it...my umd drive is a lil faulty it does read umd disc but even when a disc not in the psp it still constantly tries to read something to the point I had to install a noumd plugin for e.g when I boot it up I got to open the umd drive bay or it will just hang my other theory is could be the memory stick sd card adapter I use I currently don't have any oem memory sticks lying around anymore sadly hopefully I can get one and try again...p.s thanks for responding good to see good people out there still
Yeah you're welcome, I don't think that it's related to the microsd adapter but if you have one with dual slots then that could be the issue... They really suck and are so fragile. Sometimes not reading UMD could be related to Lepton chip instead of the laser. FYI ARK-4 comes with built-in NoUMD feature but you need to enable it via CFW Settings in XMB.
 
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Yeah you're welcome, I don't think that it's related to the microsd adapter but if you have one with dual slots then that could be the issue... They really suck and are so fragile. Sometimes not reading UMD could be related to Lepton chip instead of the laser. FYI ARK-4 comes with built-in NoUMD feature but you need to enable it via CFW Settings in XMB.
Noted also yes it's a dual slot it stinks could you recommend a replacement and p.s tried on another PSP same result so I know it's not my psp...
 
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Noted also yes it's a dual slot it stinks could you recommend a replacement and p.s tried on another PSP same result so I know it's not my psp...
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I've used this one for years and never had an issue. Tbh any single slot adapter should be decent enough.
 

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I've used this one for years and never had an issue. Tbh any single slot adapter should be decent enough.
OK noted that's what I'll purchase then p.s giving a little update borrowed a oem memory stick from someone and everything works flawless even installed cIPL just that my current double sd card adapter once it's re inserted the psp goes haywire (also realized I couldn't even get PRO installed either it would just crash everytime) so that confirms my suspicion just need to get a single slot sd card adapter now thanks so much reha your help It is greatly appreciated
 
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Now that u mention it...my umd drive is a lil faulty it does read umd disc but even when a disc not in the psp it still constantly tries to read something to the point I had to install a noumd plugin for e.g when I boot it up I got to open the umd drive bay or it will just hang my other theory is could be the memory stick sd card adapter I use I currently don't have any oem memory sticks lying around anymore sadly hopefully I can get one and try again...p.s thanks for responding good to see good people out there still
If your UMD is trying to read constantly, it is possible that the UMD level switch is getting stuck. Is the laser on whenever you open the UMD door? It shouldn't be on unless the little black lever is being pressed down by the disk (or your finger/q-tip).

Someone on reddit has a picture of it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSP/comments/pe549h/after_opening_her_up_i_found_that_the_lever_that/

They have the opposite problem though! If it is stuck, you can very carefully spray contact cleaner or deoxit on it to restore operation. ENSURE POWER IS OFF, BATTERY OUT OF THE UNIT.
 

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