Important Downgrading Info
~~~
Before you proceed, please read Copyright and Consumer Protection Issues.
~~~
WARNING:
The Monkey wants you to know that attempting to modify your PSP could result in a useless PSP “Brick,” rather than an awesome, cool, customized PSP.
Please take note:
PSP-Monkey did not create the downgraders and upgraders that are available on this website and takes no responsibility for their contents or performance. PSP-Monkey is merely informing our website visitors of the steps that we and many others have taken to successfully downgrade and custom upgrade PSPs and making software available that we believe will accomplish this. While we are confident in this process, based on our own success, PSP-Monkey in no way guarantees the success of this process.
You run the risk of permanently damaging your PSP if you attempt to modify it. You follow these guides and use the software at your own risk.
~~~
MOST IMPORTANT:
DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PSP UNTIL YOU READ THIS!!!!!
DO NOT DOWNLOAD ANY PATCH FROM SONY!!!
READ THIS GUIDE FIRST!!!
You will need:
- a PSP with A/C Adapter
- a PSP USB cable (not just any old USB cable that you have lying around)
- a GOOD Memory Stick with minimum 1 GB memory (2 GB is recommended)
- any PSP game UMD
- For Versions 2.81 through 3.50: You will need the version ULUS10002 US (US version) or ULES00043 UK (European version) of the game Lumines to allow the homebrew installer to work on your PSP. (Read on for more information on this)
Note: If you do not have a game UMD (game disk) in the PSP you cannot play downloaded games.
Exception: Downloaded PSOne games do not need a PSP game disk in the PSP in order to run.
~~~
How to Identify Your PSP’s Version and Motherboard
~
1.Turn on your PSP and go to
- Settings –> System Settings –> System Information.
Read the System Software information. This will tell you your version.
~
2. Now look up your PSP version on this chart. This will tell you where to start.
|
3.51 and higher |
To downgrade any psp 3.51 and higher you will need to use a pandora battery. When we get a new psp to test with we will make a Pandora Battery guide. |
|
3.50 |
Go to the 3.50 Downgrade Section |
| 3.40, 3.11, 3.10, 3.02, 3.01, 3.00, 2.81 | Go to the 2.81 - 3.40 Downgrade Section |
|
2.80 |
Go to the 2.80 Downgrade Section |
| For the earlier PSP versions 1.51 - 2.71 | You need to determine whether or not your PSP has a TA-082 motherboard. Continue reading for more information. |
~~~
The TA-082 Motherboard
~
IMPORTANT: If you are now at version 1.51 through 2.71 you need to check to see whether you have the TA-082 motherboard.
If you have the TA-082 motherboard, you have to upgrade to 2.80. If you do not upgrade to 2.80 you will “brick” your PSP.
To see the printed circuit board: open the PSP as if you were inserting a disk. Hold it so that you can see the upper right inner edge of the green motherboard. If there is no writing or numbers on it, then you do not have the TA-082 motherboard.
If you see IC1003 you do have the TA-082 motherboard. Here is a picture of what to look for and where to look for it. The area to examine is highlighted by the red rectangle.
~~
 |
~~~
|
1.51- 2.71 WITH THE TA-082 Motherboard |
Go to the 1.51-2.71 Downgrade Section |
|
2.71 WITHOUT THE TA-082 Motherboard |
Go to the 1.50 Downgrade Section |
|
1.51 - 2.70 WITHOUT THE TA-082 Motherboard |
Go to the 2.71 Upgrade Section |
~~~
Continue with PSP Monkey’s Guide Part 2 in the appropriate section for your PSP version.
~~~
[...] you looking for a 2.6 PSP downgrade? If you
Dontcha Want Some Articles? » Downgrade Your Version 2.6 PSP | August 2, 2007 | 10:07 pm[...] you looking for a 2.6 PSP downgrade? If you are looking for a 2.60 PSP downgrade you first have to figure out whether it has a TA-082 [...]
hi whenever i click on 3.50 it says where did you
dide463 | September 16, 2007 | 1:19 pmhi whenever i click on 3.50 it
says where did you get such a page
pls help
Thanks dide463. We fixed the links on this page.
Big Monkey | September 17, 2007 | 11:20 pmThanks dide463. We fixed the links on this page.
THIS IS SO REAL!!! THANKS PSP MONKEY! I OWE YOU MY COOL
MARCALEX | November 2, 2007 | 9:58 amTHIS IS SO REAL!!!
THANKS PSP MONKEY!
I OWE YOU MY COOL CUSTOMIZED PSP!
I DOWNGRADED MY 2.60 FIRMWARE (UPDATED 1.52) BY MYSELF.
thankz
frankie | November 12, 2007 | 2:26 pmthankz
Hi, How do I do with my PSP slim 3.80, any
Trent | April 12, 2008 | 11:11 amHi,
How do I do with my PSP slim 3.80, any chance of downgrading it??
/TC
Currently 3.50 is the highest firmware you can downgrade. Sorry
Rikto | April 15, 2008 | 11:45 amCurrently 3.50 is the highest firmware you can downgrade. Sorry
Hopefully they will be able to make a new downgrader soon.
my psp upgrade is 3.95 but it doesn't have iso
aldwin | June 1, 2008 | 5:00 ammy psp upgrade is 3.95 but it doesn’t have iso so that i can play the download games???HELP ME!!!
I just got my first ever PSP with upgrade 3.95
Alex McDonald | June 14, 2008 | 6:18 amI just got my first ever PSP with upgrade 3.95 how do I upgrade to costom firmware? This all new to me. Is it as complicated is it looks?
Please help me.
If your PSP has the 3.95 upgrade from Sony...than you'll
The Dude | July 5, 2008 | 1:38 amIf your PSP has the 3.95 upgrade from Sony…than you’ll just have to wait until a downgrader is released, up till now you can downgrade if you have lower than 3.50…..
i need ur help. how to downgrade 4.05 to 3.71M33.
ricky | August 6, 2008 | 11:47 ami need ur help. how to downgrade 4.05 to 3.71M33.
@#11 You need to use a pandora battery to downgrade that,
Rikto | August 11, 2008 | 1:52 pm@#11
You need to use a pandora battery to downgrade that, but until we get another psp we can’t make a guide for using the pandora battery yet.
I got my psp upgrade to 4.05 now i can't
Richard | August 16, 2008 | 12:27 pmI got my psp upgrade to 4.05 now i can’t make it work. No game found. Do i downgrade it? Pls help me.
i just upgrade to V4.05 i can't play all my
RoadKinG | August 21, 2008 | 7:01 ami just upgrade to V4.05 i can’t play all my game. Pls help me.
How to downgrade PSP version 4.05 with pendora bettery? Pls help
Waiyan | August 24, 2008 | 5:37 amHow to downgrade PSP version 4.05 with pendora bettery?
Pls help me.
Will this work for v3.30??
mubi | August 29, 2008 | 12:04 pmWill this work for v3.30??
I got my psp upgrade to 4.05 now i can’t
kerai | September 7, 2008 | 7:11 amI got my psp upgrade to 4.05 now i can’t make it work. No game found. Do i downgrade it? Pls help me and please guide me for using pandora battery
was wondering if u can use the uptv5 or maybe
1fuct1 | September 22, 2008 | 7:49 amwas wondering if u can use the uptv5 or maybe a pandora deluxe program w/the TA-082 motherboard. i have one semi brick TA, and a TA wearing a very pimped out 4.01m332, have used the noob doewngrader but screw 1.50 to 352 to 371 to 390 and finally get to use the BITCHIN network update,
one more Q: why would everything work fine using the noob pandora 1.50 downgrader lights screen everything, but when i take the battery out goes to black screen and nothing,
hey is there a Safe way to downgrade 4.05 firmware
burning | October 16, 2008 | 11:09 pmhey is there a Safe way to downgrade 4.05 firmware version in a slim 2001 psp without pandora bat and a magic memory STICK?
i have a psp which i think was originally a
michelle | November 11, 2008 | 5:34 pmi have a psp which i think was originally a 2.71 and has been upgraded to a 2.81.
i know i can downgrade using gta umd but was wondering if i could revert the psp back to its original firmware as it might have been lower than 2.71.
want to know if you can do a hard reset anyway not just system reset as i have tried this and its still on 2.81.
i dont have the gta or luminees disc so would like to see if i can do it without buying one.
even if i can get it back to a 2.71 it would be a help
thanks
First I updated my psp then it can't read my iso
Jason | November 11, 2008 | 6:52 pmFirst I updated my psp
then it can’t read my iso games
then I Formated my memory stick
now my ISO folder is gone
Where should I put my ISO games?
Pls. help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my psp does not have ic1003 on the green board
craig | December 14, 2008 | 8:05 ammy psp does not have ic1003 on the green board but on the sticker on bottom it says psp1003 does that mean i have ta -082 motherboard ?
hgow to downgrade my psp4-05 version to a 3.90 version
dexter | January 1, 2009 | 2:19 amhgow to downgrade my psp4-05 version to a 3.90 version
no craig that is the model of your psp
dexter | January 4, 2009 | 7:40 amno craig that is the model of your psp
how to crack psp 4.05
dexter | January 6, 2009 | 9:24 amhow to crack psp 4.05
hey..i have the Sony's latest firmware which is 5.something nd
LuiGi | January 6, 2009 | 8:55 pmhey..i have the Sony’s latest firmware which is 5.something
nd is there a downgrader, with or without a pandora bat.better if without :)?
You will need a pandora battery to downgrade that.
Rikto | January 7, 2009 | 7:51 pmYou will need a pandora battery to downgrade that.
I have a psp which is 5.03 version. How do
Danial | April 7, 2009 | 1:27 amI have a psp which is 5.03 version. How do I downgrade it?
just a pandora battery will do ? without other things?
prince | June 27, 2009 | 8:45 amjust a pandora battery will do ? without other things?
Hi I accidently upgraded my firmware to 6.10 , and
Afreen | November 16, 2009 | 1:20 pmHi I accidently upgraded my firmware to 6.10 , and lost the ability to play downloaded games, can you provide help what to do with that and what version do i ned to put back so thati can play thegames once again, i dont have a TA-08 2 motherboard, i also bought another PSP the same category but the firm ware is 4.1 something, can you please advice me how to modify it so that i can play download games it also the same without TA-082 motherboard.
Regards
Afreen
HOw to downgrade from 3.80 custom firmware to lower version?
jaztin | November 25, 2009 | 10:35 pmHOw to downgrade from 3.80 custom firmware to lower version?
hi guys, cud sum1 help me with this... i god
Jerome | November 27, 2009 | 8:19 amhi guys, cud sum1 help me with this… i god 4.01 version on my system software yet wen i couldnt download any games suitable n my psp, i got only 8 gb memory stick… im hoping sum1 cud help me… thnx
Omg i got my psp to the new upgrade 6.30
MarioKing | July 19, 2010 | 10:55 pmOmg i got my psp to the new upgrade 6.30 any chance of degrading it? lol i really need help