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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 11:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I got it from a friend and he doesn't know if it is jap,eu or us.Is there a way to find out it's area?

I am asking this because it's version is 1.52 and I want to downgrade it to 1.50.

Can anyone help me please?
Thank you very much!
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hexitnow
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 11:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it doesnt really make a difference where its from if the psp is in english then its a US one. Jap is jap psp of course. upgrade to 2.0, then downgrade with this file make sure to read the instructions.
http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/3
and u will also need the 1.5 eboot.
http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/4
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you so much for such a quick reply!!

It is in English(the menus) but was bought in China.

So what you are saying is that it doesn't matter if I upgrade using a us or a Japanese 2.0 firmware?

Please reply to this last one too.
Thank you again very much!!
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I belive you have to use region specific updates. The just change language again. Do that for safety reasons
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hexitnow
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It really doesnt matter actually when 2.0 first came out they first released the update for JAP psp's and I used the jap eboot. Still in english. Use the US version and you'll be doubly safe.
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So what upgrade do I have to use?

And do I need a specific area 1.50 upgrade as well after I downgrade to 1.00?

Thank you in advance.
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hexitnow
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Just get the one I linked you to above. It's fine for use. As I have used it on many psp's.
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
well do you have gta? if you do, upgrade to 2.0 then use MPHDowngrader to go to 1.5
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hexitnow
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
For 2.0 its a tiff exploit that flashes index.dat to change the version to 1.00 enabling you to run the 1.5 eboot.
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
have you done the 2.0 downgrader hex?
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you everyone!You are very nice guys!

There is no link to a version 2.00 upgrade but have downloaded the us 2.00 upgrade from the site you have mentioned.

Will it work?I have been told that it palys europian umds if it helps you....

Thank you yet again!
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 12:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
moufa if you have an older copy of gta use that upgrade then downgrade otherwise use the file update, and if theres a problem the psp will tell ya.
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rainst
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 13:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah it doesnt matter what region firmware you use they are all the same.

Its the IdStorage data on the JPN psp which reads the firmware and selects wether such things like ptv icon should be shown, same goes for the X/0 buttons.
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 13:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you!

Ok then I will try the us 2.00 upgrade and post the results!
This will not brick it right?

Also I wanted to tell you thatwhen I inserted a game (mercury I think) there was an option that read "upgrade firmware" or something along this words.Will this work or should I stick to the memery stick method(I got a 2 giga one)

Thanks again!
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 13:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what firmware will it upgrade to?
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Didn't try pressing it cause I was scared not to upgrade higher than 2.00.

So is there any difference using the jap or the us 2.00 upgrade?Please tell me.

Thank you very much.
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
no i dont think so.
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So which one should I try out?The jap or the us one?

I am so sorry being such a pain in the neck but I am a total noob and very worried not to brick my psp...

It was bought in China if it makes any difference.
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
lol its ok, well try the us one and it will say if it wont work. but it shouldnt.
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Moufa-man
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok then.Thank you very much man.

Hope everything works out right.

I will post as soon as I can!
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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 14:19 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ya, keep us informed.
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hexitnow
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 17:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes I have done the 2.0 downgrader. many many many times. I see what you're saying about GTA now. I thought that you thought you used GTA for the mphdowngrader. oops lawl.

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iPirate
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_ 		12. August 2006 @ 17:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
oh no, ya becasue the old gta upgrades to 2.0 and hes was at 1.51 i think
I seems firmwares updated with a .01 cant be downgraded. so i think 2.71 wont be downgraded
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