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Totally Confused - Maybe I'm Just Too Old
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elric1966
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17. March 2008 @ 21:27 |
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Greetings! :)
I am TOTALLY confused on trying to figure out how to play some of these ISO's that I've downloaded. With my DS, I just bought the R4, some MicroSD Chips and was set.
Now, I have a PSP (Slim) with 3.90 Firmware (it was the 'Daxter' set if that makes a difference) and everything I'm reading says that I need to either have a PSP Phat or already have the Firmware Modded before upgrading to the latest versions.
WHAT do I need to do (step-by-step) to setup my PSP with what I need to be able to play ISO's (or any other game I can download - I'm a member of PSP Blender).
I'm 41, a returning student and have a full time job so my brain is kinda 'full' right now on trying to figure all this new stuff out.
Am I just screwed or can I partake in the fun?
Thanks! :)
[Elric]
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17. March 2008 @ 21:53 |
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Most importantly you need to get your hands on a pandoras battery. Then you can follow thisguide.
My PSP Life 1.00>1.50>2.70>2.71>1.50>3.52-M33>3.71M33-4>BRICKED>1.5>3.71M33-4>BRICKED>1.50>3.71M33-4>3.80M33-4>BRICKED>1.5>3.71M33-4 >3.80M33-5>3.90M33-2
http://darksiderg.com/
If you live in London ON,Canada and need to Pandora,PM me
INVENTORY:T-79 phat untouched/T-81 phat duel nub,trigger lights/T-85 black slim sound reactive trigger lights,umd swap external speaker,clear faceplate/2 T-85 Darth Vaders-haven't decided what to do next |
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elric1966
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17. March 2008 @ 22:03 |
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Originally posted by rickem:
Most importantly you need to get your hands on a pandoras battery. Then you can follow thisguide.
Thanks for the reply! :)
Is there a particular source? I've read some stuff about fake batteries being out there.
[Elric]
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17. March 2008 @ 22:08 |
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lol - you're never too old elric1966 :)
I know the feeling on the fired brain syndrome - same boat here - school & work.
Follow the guide rickem linked too - it's step by step and easy to follow.
For a pandora's battery I'd suggest buying a Datel Tool Battery - you can get one from codejunkies.com or consoleshop.com.
BTW pspblender is a scam - they just link you to other sites.
Try pspiso.com.
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17. March 2008 @ 22:08 |
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Read my post Started by hockey91 ^^^^^^^^
My PSP Life 1.00>1.50>2.70>2.71>1.50>3.52-M33>3.71M33-4>BRICKED>1.5>3.71M33-4>BRICKED>1.50>3.71M33-4>3.80M33-4>BRICKED>1.5>3.71M33-4 >3.80M33-5>3.90M33-2
http://darksiderg.com/
If you live in London ON,Canada and need to Pandora,PM me
INVENTORY:T-79 phat untouched/T-81 phat duel nub,trigger lights/T-85 black slim sound reactive trigger lights,umd swap external speaker,clear faceplate/2 T-85 Darth Vaders-haven't decided what to do next
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elric1966
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17. March 2008 @ 22:15 |
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Originally posted by binkie7:
lol - you're never too old elric1966 :)
I know the feeling on the fired brain syndrome - same boat here - school & work.
Follow the guide rickem linked too - it's step by step and easy to follow.
For a pandora's battery I'd suggest buying a Datel Tool Battery - you can get one from codejunkies.com or consoleshop.com.
BTW pspblender is a scam - they just link you to other sites.
Try pspiso.com.
I saw they have them on Divineo as well (that's where I got my R4's) - but they're out of stock and I'd like to find someone in the states to cut down on the shipping. I'll check the 2 you listed and also the other site.
Thanks! :)
[Elric]
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 07:30 |
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Okie Dokie - The Battery Tool has been ordered and ahould be here Saturday/Monday. I also downloaded the Universal Unbricker 'Pack' - is there ANYTHING else I need to find/download to accomplish what I'm trying to do (besides find ISO's of what I'm wanting?)
Thanks! :)
[Elric]
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 07:34 |
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Oh - and I forgot to ask, I'm ONLY supposed to use the Battery Tool for the purposes of changing the firmware right? Once I complete this task, I go back to using the Battery that came with the PSP?
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18. March 2008 @ 15:17 |
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Yes the Datel Tool Battery is a service battery only used to get custom firmware on the psp by putting the psp in service mode.
When you get the tool battery - charge it with your psp. Needs to be charged to at least 80%.
Yes - once you complete 'the task' - you would put back in the regular battery.
Nothing really to do now but what for the tool battery. Then proceed on to custom firmware :)
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18. March 2008 @ 15:21 |
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you can make up the magic stick and have it ready for when ur datel tool battery arrives so then u will be able to grt straight to cf :)
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 20:17 |
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Originally posted by rickem:
Most importantly you need to get your hands on a pandoras battery. Then you can follow thisguide.
Followed the tutorial and went ahead and created the Magic Stick so it's ready when the Battery gets here. I may go ahead and buy a 512M Card and use that since it seems to be a waste of using a 1G and have so much space left over.
Is there ANY reason I would NOT want to go ahead and install the 390M33-2 Update and have my PSP using the newest?
What about this 'Time Machine' thingy I've read about?
Thanks! :)
[Elric]
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18. March 2008 @ 20:35 |
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You can go straight to 3.90 m33 then go to 3.90 m33-2.
There's a 3.90 PBP file that comes w/ 3.90 m33 that is used to then upgrade to 3.90 m33-2.
But in the recent custom firmware you can now use the network update option to update the custom firmware - it's set by default now. Very easy :)
So go to 3.90 m33 then use the network update or just run the installer.
I can't help on Time Machine - I have yet to use it or download it.
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18. March 2008 @ 20:57 |
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hey .... you cannot play iso on a psp that has official firmware on it. first of all you need to downgrade it using the pandora battery and the magic stick hope i help. there are many guides on how to downgrade : )
OH AND KEEP IN MIND THAT DOING THIS COULD BRICK YOUR PSP
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 20:58 |
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Originally posted by binkie7:
You can go straight to 3.90 m33 then go to 3.90 m33-2.
There's a 3.90 PBP file that comes w/ 3.90 m33 that is used to then upgrade to 3.90 m33-2.
But in the recent custom firmware you can now use the network update option to update the custom firmware - it's set by default now. Very easy :)
So go to 3.90 m33 then use the network update or just run the installer.
I can't help on Time Machine - I have yet to use it or download it.
Thanks binkie7! I appreciate ALL the help you guys have given me thus far. I just received notification that the Battery has been SHIPPED so I'll be tracking it and eagerly anticipating it being here. I already have several ISO's and really look forward to chekcing them out. :)
[Elric]
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 21:02 |
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Originally posted by isonewbi:
OH AND KEEP IN MIND THAT DOING THIS COULD BRICK YOUR PSP
I understand - but I'm hoping that (IF) it does, the Universal Unbricker will fix that.
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18. March 2008 @ 21:03 |
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OK good luck then ( :
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 21:05 |
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Originally posted by binkie7:
But in the recent custom firmware you can now use the network update option to update the custom firmware - it's set by default now. Very easy :)
At that point, will I need to use the Datel Battery to do the updates or will the regular battery work?
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18. March 2008 @ 21:07 |
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The chances of bricking your psp doing this aren't that great.
Follow the guide and you'll be set.
One heads up - if you have a custom installed switch it back to the default one. But I think the new installers give you a warning now and won't let you upgrade until the theme is on the default.
Check out this link as an fyi in preparation for putting the games on the psp - link
And no problemo on the help :)
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18. March 2008 @ 21:08 |
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sorry for jumping in... after the psp is downgraded you will not need the Datel Tool Battery for anything.. you can use your regular one fro updates
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18. March 2008 @ 21:09 |
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At that point, will I need to use the Datel Battery to do the updates or will the regular battery work?
Regular battery will work. The datel tool battery has done it's job once the custom firmware is installed. It's no longer needed. Well if you ever brick it or want to mod a friends/family members psp.
edit to add: @isonewbi - no need to apologize - all help (worthwhile that is :)) is always welcome here.
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elric1966
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18. March 2008 @ 21:09 |
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Originally posted by isonewbi:
sorry for jumping in... after the psp is downgraded you will not need the Datel Tool Battery for anything.. you can use your regular one fro updates
Feel free to jump in whenever you feel the need. :) That's what Forums are FOR.
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elric1966
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21. March 2008 @ 15:21 |
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UPDATE!
OK - received my Datel Battery and charged it up. Now, when I pop the battery into the PSP, the green power light comes on - that means it's in service mode right? Even if the screen stays black?
I've tried inserting the MagicMS into the unit after inserting the battery and I've tried inserting the battery after inserting the stick but the light never flashes to let me know that it's reading the memory stick. If I check the stick (either using the regular battery or via USB mode), it looks fine.
Now I should point out that when I followed the guide given at the beginning of the thread, the installation never showed me the information in the PSP MS IPL Installer Box (the one asking about the Write ABS Sector...).
Did I miss something?
Thanks! :)
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21. March 2008 @ 15:34 |
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i had thisproblem i was trying to create a magic memory stick on a vista pc and it did not format correctly and made a bad ipl i ended up using a hacked psp and using hellcats 3.xx pandora creator first i used it to format the memory stick (using hellcats reformat option) re copied the files and used it to install the ipl and it started to work like magic
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21. March 2008 @ 15:35 |
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Originally posted by elric1966:
UPDATE!
OK - received my Datel Battery and charged it up. Now, when I pop the battery into the PSP, the green power light comes on - that means it's in service mode right? Even if the screen stays black?
I've tried inserting the MagicMS into the unit after inserting the battery and I've tried inserting the battery after inserting the stick but the light never flashes to let me know that it's reading the memory stick. If I check the stick (either using the regular battery or via USB mode), it looks fine.
Now I should point out that when I followed the guide given at the beginning of the thread, the installation never showed me the information in the PSP MS IPL Installer Box (the one asking about the Write ABS Sector...).
Did I miss something?
Thanks! :)
[Elric]
hi when u put in the memory card then the battery a menu should appear
250gb ps3 non modded and 60gb launch model 3.55cfw
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21. March 2008 @ 15:40 |
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correct it should be a text only menu with 4 options
back up nad
restore nad
install custom firmware
install offical firmware
memory stick does go in first if the memory stick light does not come on and the battery is a pandora the stick was not written correctly.
what os is on your pc?
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