Hello Everyone, today im gonna be showing you on how to Upgrade your previous Phat Psp with custom firmware 3.71 or 3.80 m33 to the newest and recent 5.00 and beyond which is 5.50 GEN-D3, without using any Pandora Battery or Magic Memory Card to save all the hassle. nuf said and let's start.
The Glory of 5.50 GEN D-3 and Custom Firmware running Psp's:
- You can run ISO,CSO, games directly from your memory stick.
- add contents that a normal Psp shouldn't have.
- Some newer Psp Games cannot be run in an older Custom Firmware Version such as 3.71, 3.80 and other else. so its recommended to upgrade your CFW to a newer and higher version if you want to play these games.
- You can now run custom ctf themes and other modifications using the latest 5.50 gen d3.
Requirements:
- a Phat Psp with Custom Firmware 3.70m33, 3.71m33, or 3.80m33 (includes upgrade like -2-3-4)
- a USB cable or Memory stick Adaptor
- an Internet Connection obviously to download the files.
- make sure your Psp battery is at least 75% power. (plug it in to make sure.)
Installation from 3.70,3.71, or 3.80m33 to 5.00 m33-6
Step 1: (Preparations)
- Plug your Psp to your computer using USB Cable or Memory Stick Adaptor, and save all the Important Files, like Images, Videos, Mp3, or even Save Data so you wont lost it.
- Unplug your Psp to your computer and make a Format by going to Settings/System Settings/Format Memory Stick (to make sure the safety of our upgrade.)
Step 2: (Downloading Files)
- Download the 5.00m33-6 Here.
- Download official 500.pbp Here.
- Extract all the contents of the file in your Desktop so you can find it easily.
Step 3: (Transferring Files)
- Plugin your Psp to your computer using USB cable or Memory Stick Adaptor
- Open the 5.00m33-6 Folder and Copy "Update" Folder to your Ms0:/Psp/Game
- Open the 500.pbp Folder and Copy the "500.pbp" inside "Update" Folder path is Ms0:/Psp/Game/UPDATE/
- Unplug your Psp to your computer and start the 5.00m33-6 Update.
- The Psp will turn black follow the txt instructions carefully. it should be asking for 500.pbp but since we already do that there wont be a problem. its because the 5.00m33-6 Update doesn't have 500.pbp included on their file for legal issue.
- It should bring your now to a Official Update Like screen but its not. just keep reading and follow the right way to Update it.
- Absolutely do not touch anything while the Psp is Updating, like turning it off, removing the battery, or unpluging it from adaptor cable. or else your Psp will bricked. that is why they recommend to make sure your Psp's battery is 75% in power, to make sure just keep it still in your power cable.
Step 4: (Finishing Setup)
- Once done your Psp should be 5.00m33-6 now.
- Before checking anything else, go to your Settings/System Settings/Restore Default and wait for it to reboot (for safety reason)
- Once booted go to Settings/System Settings/Format Memory Stick and wait for it to be formatted. (again for safety reason)
- Now your Psp Should be fully 5.00m33-6 if your check it on its System Information. Follow the next guide to make it 5.50 GEN-D3
Installation from 5.00 m33-6 to 5.50 GEN-D3
Step 1: (Preparations)
- Format your Memory Stick by going to Settings/System Settings/Format Memory Stick (for safety reason)
- Plugin your Psp on your computer using USB cable or Memory Stick Adaptor.
Step 2: (Downloading Files)
- Download 5.50 GEN-A Here.
- Download 5.50 GEN-D3 Here.
- Extact all the Content's on your Desktop so you can locate it easily.
Step 3: (Transferring Files)
- Open your downloaded 5.50 GEN-A file, click Game Folder and Copy the "Update" Folder inside your Psp path is Ms0:/Psp/Game
- Unplug your Psp from your computer and Run the 5.50 GEN-A
- Follow the provided Instruction carefully.
- Again don't you dare touch it when its updating. unless your want to brick your Psp.
- Once done your Psp Should now be on 5.50 GEN-A Firmware when you check the System Information in Settings/System Settings/System Information.
- Now do a quick format again by running Settings/System Settings/Format Memory Stick (for safety reason.)
- Plug back in your Psp to your computer using Usb cable or Memory Stick Adaptor
- Open your downloaded 5.50 GEN-D3 file, copy the 550.pbp at the root of your Psp the path is Ms0:/
- Open your downloaded 5.50 GEN-D3 file, click on "Psp" Folder and click "Game" Folder, copy the "Update" Folder and paste it on your Psp the path is Ms0:/Psp/Game/
- Unplug your Psp from your computer and run the 5.50 GEN-D3
- You should be prompted on an sony official update. follow the right instructions and i wont have to remind your again that don't touch anything while its updating. wait for it to be finished and press the key to reboot.
Step 4: (Finalizing)
- For Final do a Settings Restore by running Settings/System Settings/Restore Default Settings/ once done wait for it to be rebooted.
- Next do a quick reformat by running Settings/Sytesm Settings/Format Memory Stick/
- Now your check your System Information and your Psp should now be running on a custom firmware 5.50 GEN-D3 which is the latest.
- Get your self a beer and Ch33rs! the moment. xD
Reminder:
- just a quick reminder that this guide is voluntary for all to see, providing a free guide and tutorials on how to twick your psp in upgrading to a newers custom firmware, i will not be responsible for any damage it will cause you. though if your follow the guide carefully it should be just fine.
- remind me if there are broken links need to be updated.
Disclaimer:
- All links that has been provided and even some downloadable contents are belong to their respective owners. whoever they are. so thanks to them.
Credits:
- Sony for Psp, Psp Updates and other Psp relate content.
- Dark Alex for his Custom Firmware.
- GEN for their GEN CFW whoever they are.