Video tutorial: Downgrade that FW 3.50

Posted Jun 28, 2007 at 1:31PM by QJ Staff Listed in: How-To, Videos Tags: downgrader, Fanjita, homebrew community, Noobz
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The homebrew community literally danced with joy when Noobz learned all about the heaven-sent Illuminati exploit for PlayStation Portable official firmware 3.50. In case you've been living in some other universe these past few days, this exploit allows you to downgrade and enable homebrew on your PSP with the help of innocent-looking Lumines UMD.

After that, Fanjita (with the help of other homebrew stalwarts) finally released the downgrader package we've all been waiting for. All of these updates are accompanied by step-by-step instructions on how to use the downgrader. To avoid any confusion and unwanted bricking, we're posting a video clip below showing how you can perform the trick.

The video was sent to us via email and is under the YouTube username of barroni1977. Thanks for the heads up!



 
 
 

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by Donkey - 2007-06-28 08:38
» ..

Nice!!

by FIRST - 2007-06-28 08:40
» FIRST

OMG GO TO BED LOSERS...good video

by second - 2007-06-28 08:41
» second

second

by iso - 2007-06-28 08:45
» iso

Can i use an ISO/CSO to downgrade?

by Third - 2007-06-28 08:50
» Third

Third

by Iso u retard - 2007-06-28 09:05
» retard n00b

Are you really retarded? if u can't run ISO/CSO files on 3.50 how do u expect to downgrade using it. And also ISOs ARE ILLEGAL u stupid pirate

by Forth - 2007-06-28 09:25
» Forth

Forth

by ISO - 2007-06-28 09:27
» ISO

My friend game me the luminies iso...how do i install it on my 3.50 to downgrade

by Fifth - 2007-06-28 09:32
» Fifth

Fifth

by Mister Common Sense - 2007-06-28 09:33
» Sixth

Sixth

by n00b - 2007-06-28 09:41
» omg

Are you really this stupid or are you joking. Regardless, you made me laugh.

by white - 2007-06-28 09:54
» damn..

damn! that guy is hella old.

by dude2883 - 2007-06-28 10:02
» FIRST

no?

by white's fan - 2007-06-28 10:04
» damn...........

thats the same thing i thought wow that dude is old

by cool dude - 2007-06-28 10:20
» whaty kind of psp

what kind of psp can it downgrade. if i bought my psp today with FW 3.50 and a Luminies UMD, would it be able to get downgraded? or would it brick?

by no one - 2007-06-28 10:42
» RE:

it might have a problem with the backlight but there is always a risk of briking.

by manaox2 - 2007-06-28 10:44
» OK?

Anyone think that big OK at the end of the downgrade process looked a little like the one in the video of the magical unbricker video from china. I mean... coincidence, planned?

by This Video is way better - 2007-06-28 10:45
» Check this video out

i think video



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+-hPTkegVo5w



is way better and he explains a lot more

by Ero-Sennin - 2007-06-28 10:59
» Attention ALL ppl who ARE somewhat or just Confused:

YOU NEED THE REAL "LUMINES" UMD



NOT ISO, CSO, or Whatever!!



THE REAL THING IS NEEDED!!



THE ISO WOULD NOT RUN ON ver3.50 Anyways, So Don't Even Try. *trust me, save you more time for ureself*



ALL YOU NEED IS THE "UMD"!! and 3.50 DOWNGRADER Pack!! found here or amywhere else with the homebrew community.



Amen *_*

by hi - 2007-06-28 11:01
» hi

calm down hes just asking a *****ing question DAMN!!!!!!!!!

by Erotic-Semin - 2007-06-28 11:10
» Attention ALL ppl who watched this video

Just read the *****ing README

by Bryan - 2007-06-28 11:22
» YES!!!

That looks identical to the unbricking memory stick vid! I thought the same exact thing when I saw that big OK at the end. was like WTF!!!??? Maybe the developers did that on purpose to make it look like those vids.

by Bryan - 2007-06-28 11:32
» Why was I banned??????

Why was I banned? Apparently I can reply to my own message but I cant post new messages. It says...You have been banned by administrator and you will not be able to post comments or submit trackbacks anymore. Whats up with that???

by hmm - 2007-06-28 12:16
» confused

my psp is version 3.50 how come i can't play games saved to the memory card or run homebrew... sony said upgrade, but then how do i do all the extra custom stuff?

by Mike - 2007-06-28 12:17
» LOL

ITS FAKE, THIS IS FAKE, J/K LOL!!! ^_^



Happy downgrading, wow! an new batch of homebrewers!!!

by rofl - 2007-06-28 12:22
» !

u broked da internet

by SEVENTH - 2007-06-28 12:22
» seventh

seventh!!

by cml - 2007-06-28 12:59
» ta 086

will this corrupt psp's with the dumb a** ta 086 motherboard? is there a way to stop that from happening if it doesnt work?

by killicam000 - 2007-06-28 13:08
» click here it really works (get a free ps3)

http://www.YourPS34free.com/index.php?ref=3906895


by rules - 2007-06-28 13:24
» rules

for everyone who is asking how to downgrade

1) you need to have a 3.50 psp (regardless)(it can be any type of psp)

2)you MUST have the uk or us version of lumines, that means no iso or cso.

3)your done and you hsve fun:)

by wtf - 2007-06-28 13:27
» WTF

W T F !

by DMan - 2007-06-28 14:04
» ULUS10002GH

Will ULUS10002GH work also? There are greatest hits versions out now.

by Kaja - 2007-06-28 14:08
» LOL

if you look at around 3:30 left in the video,

you can see the kids reflection in the screen reaching off screen and shoveling some food in his mouth



but anyways good video glad i found this

by Sentinel - 2007-06-28 14:18
» Here's the deal...

OK, In my case I bought a brand spankin' new psp that was "R" in the upper barcode, which indicated it was FW 3.40 inside.

When I got home, I opened it and saw it was FW 3.40 by default. I then looked at the motherboard and saw it was a TA-082 and thought "OMG, I'm screwed!"

This was 3 months BEFORE the 3.50 DGR release...

Then yesterday, I decided to take the risk because the PSP is MIGHTY boring with it by it self (no homebrew).

I followed the instructions PROPERLY and SUCCESSFULLY Downgraded my psp using Noobz DGRDR.

THIS IS FOR REAL GUYS. I couldn't believe it myself at first so I looked at the system info and saw it was 1.50.

YESTERDAY was the Happiest day of my PSP's life!

now I'm going homebrew crazy and even admit to have downloaded a few ISOs that I dont legally own just to *try out

Here are my specs for those wondering...



PSP Unit:

-psp 1002, FW 3.40 mobo TA-082 (Australian)

-UMD Lumines - Puzzle Fusion (ULUS-1002)

-PC running Vista Ult OS.

-Common sense + patience + the ability to follow instructions CAREFULLY.



If you have those, then I GUARANTEE you that the RISK of brickage is almost non existant.



Thank you Noobz, DA, Booster, Fanjita, Malemuth (I think...), and whom ever else that took part of this release.



I'l' be donating $20 AUS each to these guys using their donation link on their sites by Sunday (29-06-07) just to show how appreciative I am for their incredible work.

I suggest those who have the time and genorousity that use this product should also show it in some way.

Remember, those ppls probably lost their beloved psp during its experimentation days for the sake of THE WHOLE COMMUNITY benifiting as we do now. And the $ you give to them will assist them on their future releases.



*cheers to everybody in the scene and happy customizing! (I know I am... :D)

by Hesus - 2007-06-28 14:22
» ...

Amen broda!

by Sentinel - 2007-06-28 14:34
» I think...

It's probably due to the users that have bad eye sights

You can't miss that OOOOOOOOOOKKKKK KKKKKK! right. And it should also help the little kids that ettempts this process. most of them turns their psp off during the process, hence a brick. Then they go and make a youtube video on how stupid the Downgrader was and it broke their toy.



In my opinion, this HUGE "OK" is a good idea compared to the recent ones. The others you cant really tell unless you go close to the screen (viewable reach). In this case, it is MUCH easier to work with it when you have it docked and hooked up on the usb cable.



The only comment I can say is that it should've been in different color each release.

I'm personally starting to get annoyed at that pinkish/red/maroon text.



*I WISH THEY RELEASE IT WITH A TEXT COLOR OPTION! PLS!!!*



And it would be REAL AWSOME if they make a PROPER/OFFICIAL Mini CD Cover and Labels for this. It would be cool carrying a mini disc with an internationally reknowned cover that psp homebrew users can identify in 1st glance.

by d@rk51d3 - 2007-06-28 15:07
» lol

I had to look twice, cos he looks like me.



I'm 33, so yeah, I guess I'm old ;)

by fdfjfdjdfj - 2007-06-28 18:38
» dumd *****

first off who cares everyone eats and second hes like 30

by FUN TASTY - 2007-06-28 19:07
» FUN TASTY

FUN TASTY VERY VERY FUN TASTY!!!!! HAHAHAHA I EXTRA HAPPY (SORRY FOR BAD ENGLISH), ME JUST HAPPY!! :) :)

by just asking.. - 2007-06-28 21:24
» ???

as he was showing the downgraded vid..was the mac address supposed to be at the top most line when viewing the system info? or was dat due to the downgrader...???



anyways, kudos for showing the vid...

by Zeron_Strife - 2007-06-28 22:39
» Weird

ITs actualy ULUS 10002 for US version, not ULUS 1002

by That Dude - 2007-06-29 00:05
» Fun tasty!

Fun tasty!Fun tasty!Fun tasty!Fun tasty!Fun tasty! Woooo!

by boring - 2007-06-29 00:33
» boring

boring

by barroni1977 - 2007-06-29 02:29
» psp

cheers for that comment lol makes me feel great!

by barroni1977 - 2007-06-29 02:33
» psp

yeah it was a nice chip. and i was starving lol

by schiv - 2007-06-29 03:51
» what does it matter

who cares how old the guy is, if you think about it, its due to the older generation that we have such great games and newer systems.. without them none of this would ever have happened... THANK YOU to all that made this possible, and YES that includes the OLD GUYS & GALS!!!!!!!!

by This Vid SUKS - 2007-06-29 05:32
» This Video Sucks

this video is way better



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v+-hPTkegVo5w+eurl+http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eyoutube%2Ecom%2Fuser%2Fmastermoe1



Check it out and u will see

by tobyo1 - 2007-06-29 06:19
» downgrader

This is good, its great to see that those ppl who have been upgrading all this time and just recently discovered homebrew will get their wish.

We've won the battle to keep homebrew on the PSP but we arn't winning in the PS3 homebrew battle, I hope that exploit they found in the PS3 turns into a new world for the PS3 with custom fireware with a host of applications.

Does anyone know what happend to that story, if so please tell me

by Jared - 2007-06-29 06:26
» Great vid..

Great vid dude.. Even though i wasnt stupid enough to upgrade from 3.03 OE-C

by ugh - 2007-06-29 11:01
» ugh

i agree, but at least someone took the time to make a video for people who are more visual. plus it cant hurt to SEE something done.

by barroni1977 - 2007-06-29 11:47
» psp

wow im really sorry for the mistake im sure other people knew what i meant get a life

by Jaimie - 2007-06-29 15:21
» Song

Ok that is some cool techno song, anyone know where I can get that song?

by psp fan - 2007-06-29 15:59
» Random Comments below

Cool video, but I can't find the lumines umd in any store. I must of waited too long.



When is 3.50 OE going to be released???



Sony has already launched a counter attack by releasing 3.51 with their gay security patches.



Why don't the people behind the psp hacking work on doing the same for PS3???

by HELL YEAH! - 2007-06-29 16:16
» YEAH!!

hey my psp got brick but i used xpango and typed in the refferal code 90523051 and i swear it worked!!!!

i got a brand new white one!!!

by LOLZ - 2007-06-30 00:36
» ...

Get a life you moron!

Your probably the ONLY dumb f*ck gullable enough to fall for that stupid trick.

And is it WAS true (ur brickage), just comes to show hoe st000pid you really are.

I hope u brick that *new (*cough, BS!) one too!

Oh, did I mention that YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE!? if not then "GET A LIFE!"

by Kobe - 2007-06-30 00:51
» friggin' newbeez!...

Lumines (UMD), I suggest get it on-line. Like MANY psp users out there have done, some bought HEAPS and going to sell/bid it online for a MUCH higher price than they originally got it for.



3.50 OE-A, google it!



3.51 (Sony), this isn't Sony way of counteracting. Plus if they do want to make such move, they would probably do so in the NEXT FW release. 3.51 ONLY updates minor security bugs and others alike.

This was NOT release indirectly to "counter attack" CFW users.



and as for your 'PS3' question, It is so dumb of you to think that ps3 FW is ANYTHING alike psp fws. Ps3 would need a WHOLE NEW batch of developers/hackers to achieve something close to what us the psp community has now.

My suggestion is for you to just wait for a damn mod chip for the PS3, because chances are that a mod chip will be releasing FISRT before ANY softmod could even be completed.

X360 got lucky with their softmod technique and even so, it isn't 100% compatible with all of the hardware (DVD drive).

But I can assure you that someone or even many people as we speak have opened their ps3's and currently studying it's mechanics. In the hope of finding a 'softmod' or even a hwmod to achieve backup playback/execution. In the mean while, all I can say is good luck to them all, and we wish them all the luck in the world (and I mean that!)



Cheers

by Kobe - 2007-06-30 01:16
» 3.51...

But if you do upgrade to 3.51 (sony), you WILL lose homebrew capabilities. Not to mention ANY HOPE of downgrading will also go down the drain.

So make sure you weigh the odds before you make any decition.



I just hope sony doesnt pull another cfw bug like they did on 3.50. (Where if you downgraded while u where on fw 3.03 and a mobo ta-082 or +. They made a security patch that wont allow the user to go legit again above 3.40 *I think. There is a patch but its still in progress)

Or even a hw patch change to the future release of the psp unit or even the rumoured psp slim.



I'm just glad I waited a lil longer for this 3.50 noobz DGR. Or else I would've been in the same predicament as some users out there are atm.

by DannyMaxPower - 2007-06-30 08:22
» Conrats ! to the team

Amazing Video !



rushed out to asda and picked up a copy of lumines for a bargain tenner LOL ! with the recent sales boosting i thought that was pretty good :):P absolutley 100% working and trusted thanks !





DannyMaxPower

by Awais - 2007-07-02 11:49
» 1.50 eboot problem

when i rename the 1.5 eboot to update.pbp, my psp doesnt read it i placed it in psp/game/update . BUT IT DOES READ XYZ AND RITE NOW MY V IS 3.50. IS MY PSP SUPPOSE TO READ IT

by Awais - 2007-07-02 11:57
» need help!

when i rename the 1.5 eboot to update.pbp, my psp doesnt read it, i placed it in psp/game/update . BUT IT DOES READ XYZ AND RITE NOW MY V IS 3.50. IS MY PSP SUPPOSE TO READ IT or not

by monkeyman - 2007-07-08 02:28
» 3.50 downgrader

i gunna downgrade tommorow ive got everthing ready im just really scared to brick it what is the chance of bricking????

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