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[b]The Table of Contents:

I. FAQ
II. Installing Custom Firmware 4.01 M33-2 from 1.50 or any other Custom Firmware
III. Installing 3.60 M33 on your PSP Slim
IV. How to get back to Official Firmware from Custom
V. Pandora Battery Hardware Mod & Slim Battery Pandora Mod
VI. What is Recovery?
VII. How to install CWCheat and what it can do
VIII. Making ISOs of games you own
IX. How to get PSX games working on your PSP
X. How to make multi-disc PSX games into one
XI. How to get Music on your PSP
XII. Flashing your PSP
XIII. Video output details for the PSP Slim
XIV. Downgrading
XV. List of good PSP games to collect
XVI. Helpful links, and other things
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This is to answer most of the commonly asked questions around here. If you have
anything to donate, please do. If you have any questions, please ask. I may not
be able to help, but I'm sure someone else will. If there are any corrections or
any errors in this FAQ/Guide, you have every right to correct me.
If there are any major updates to the PSP, I will be sure to add them in future
versions of the guide. If you have any recommendations for the guide, please post
them in this topic. Also, there are some things I am unsure of in this FAQ.
Please post in this topic with the answer if you know the 100% correct answer to
the things I don't know for sure, or if I have any errors in this FAQ. I will
give credit where credit is due.

Here are some minor warning precautions about the PSP you should know about.

* You should only EVER use the Sony brand batteries, NEVER use a 3rd party battery
(for dangers of explosion/over-heating etc)
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Sony-Warning-Use-Only-Sony-Battery-for-Your-PSP-
/pg/49/aid/57944

* Always make sure you use reliable sources for obtaining your files (NEVER use
PS3 News for obtaining files for the PSP), because you have a chance of bricking
if you don't
http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-general-7/t-official-the-qj-brick-list-68602.html

* You should never purchase a Memory Stick off of eBay, for dangers that it could
be a fake (fake Memory Sticks can have faulty issues, won't run certain programs,
won't store as much data, etc)
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Real-V-S-Fake-Inside-The-Memory-Sticks/pg/49/aid/18198

[b][i]Also, please note that Kurgan's list will be added further down in the
topic. So if you're looking for it, it'll show up here![/i][/b]

Another thing I have to mention is this, all things illegal will not be discussed
in this guide.

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[b]I. FAQ[/b]

Q: What is the root of the Memory Stick?

A: The root of your memory stick is basically just what it is: the root of your
MS. You can get to it by plugging in a USB cord to your PSP, going to "My
Computer" and selecting whatever removable disk drive it is. Right when that
opens up, that's the root of your MS.

Q: Why isn't there a MUSIC folder in my PSP when I open it up on my PC?

A: You need to format your memory stick. You can do this by going to System
Settings and selecting "Format Memory stick." Formatting your memory stick will
create all of the necessary folders that your PSP needs if you plan to make it
into a multi-media device.
Note that you will lose ALL data on your memory stick if you format yours. If you
decide to format your memory stick and you want to keep some of the data on it,
then back up that data to your PC.

Q: What is XMB?
A: The XMB is the main menu of the PSP, where you select things like Music,
Movies, Photos, Games, etc. XMB stands for "Cross Media Bar."

Q: I have a CSO file, where do I put it?

A: The same place where ISOs go - in your ISO folder.

Q: Help! One of my ISO's isn't working! How do I fix it?

A: With 3.52 M33-4 out, which has a full No-UMD mode as far as I know, you
shouldn't come across this problem. If you still do, here are some things you can
do make the ISO work:

Don't use CSO

Mess with the Advanced configuration in Recovery, it's something like Advanced -]
Advanced configuration before you get to two options which you can turn off/on.

Make sure you're using Sony NP9660 –NO UMD- in UMD Mode in Configuration in
Recovery.

If three of the above does not work, please ask your question here.

Q: How can I tell what Update my GTA:LCS has?

A: Put it in the UMD drive, turn on your PSP, below the UMD will be an update. If
it's 2.6, you won't be able to use it. If it's 2.0, you're good to go.

Q: How can I tell what copy of GTA:LCS I need without buying it?
A: You can look on the back of the cover. Here's a link to help you out:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/How-to-find-a-Homebrew-Friendly-version-of-GTA-LCS-
Updated/pg/49/aid/58178
Click on the picture of the Cover & Back to get more detailed information.

Q: Where can I get free ISOs?

A: I'm sorry, but if I answered your question, this entire topic would be deleted.
So, no, I can't tell you. Use Google.

Q: But I don't know how to use Google!

A: Type in the key words for your question. Typing in free iso's won't really
work, either. Go do some research. Learn how to do research.
(Honestly, I'm losing hope in the schools these days...)

Q: Is it possible to downgrade any firmware?

A: With the discovery of the Pandora's Battery, yes, it is now possible to
downgrade any firmware at all. Anything Sony can do at this point is futile, in
resistance to Homebrew.

Q: What is the ideal memory stick for the PSP?

A: Truly, the best answer I can give you as of right now is a 4GB. The reason
being is that most (if not, all) 8GB memory sticks won't run a lot of Homebrew,
due to their slow speed in general. 4GBs, however, don't seem to have this
problem.

Q: Why is my M33 CREATOR program taking so long?

A: Don't worry, that's normal. Some people get it done in less than a minute,
some in over an hour. Just be patient and make sure that your PSP doesn't shut
off, although I don't know for certain if it can shut off doing a process like
that.

Q: What is POPS?
A: POPS is the Playstation emulator built into the firmwares 3.XX and up. You can
change the version of POPS you use by holding the R Shoulder button as you start
up a PSX game, should you be on CFW.

Q: I have 3.40 OE-A. I want 3.80 M33-4. What do I do?

A: Upgrade to 3.52 M33. Then to 3.52 M33-4. From there, install 3.71 M33. Then
install the 3.71 M33-4 update. After you're at 3.71 M33-4, install 3.80 M33.
From there, install the latest patch to the firmware.

Q: Does Final Fantasy VIII work?

A: Yes, it works, assuming you use the 3.80 M33-5 Pops. Just 3.80 pops, and use
the game code SLPS02180 when converting it with PSGUI3.

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[b]II. Installing Custom Firmware 4.01 M33-2 from 1.50 or any other Custom
Firmware
*Your battery power must be at or above 78% to update.
*You need to already be on 3.52 M33-4 or higher to update to 4.01 M33-2.[/b]

Get the 4.01 M33 files from here:

http://dark-alex.org/
(You will need WinZIP to unzip them. It can be obtained here:
http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm , click on the free version)

Extract the files to whatever folder you wish. Take the UPDATE folder and drop it
into your GAME folder, under PSP, in your ROOT folder.

Download the official 4.01 Update from here:

http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1506

Take the update and rename it to 401.PBP . Drop it into the UPDATE folder that
you just put on your memory stick in the GAME Folder.

Run the program through the game XMB, and there you have it. You should be all
done, you can delete the files you just downloaded off your memory stick and hard
drive, should you choose so.

To update to M33-2, all you could do is the Network Update option. But for those
of us that don't have access to Internet through our PSPs, here is a method for
you:

Download the 4.01 M33-2 update from http://dark-alex.org/ . Take the UPDATE
folder and place it in your GAME folder on the Memory Stick, and start it from the
Game XMB. Afterwards, you'll be on 4.01 M33-2.
[b]*Note that you should already be on 4.01 M33 before installing this update.[/b]

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[b]III. Putting 3.60 M33 on your PSP Slim[/b]

*This method only supports those who have access to the Pandora battery
**You can purchase a Datel Tool battery in place of a regular modded PSP Phat
battery, and the method is still the same

-Get your Magic Memory Stick inserted into your PSP Original (which has CFW on
it), and put the folders "pandora_slim" and "pandora_slim%" to /PSP/GAME150 (or
/PSP/GAME if you're on 1.50).

-Drop the updates 3.40 and 3.50 (renamed to 340.PBP and 350.PBP respectively) in
the "pandora_slim" folder. In your PSP's XMB menu, run the program.
To avoid confusion: These firmwares are used ONLY to extend the memory stick
pandora kernel. NOTHING FROM THOSE FIRMWARES WILL EVER BE FLASHED ON THE SLIM.

-Confirm everything, and you'll have the files on your Memory stick. Take the
magic memory stick and the Pandora's battery, and insert both into the PSP Slim,
while it is off.

-After both are inserted, turn on the PSP Slim (from a complete shut-down, of
course). The screen will stay black for a while. After a little while (I'd wait at
least one minute or so, just to be safe [I haven't confirmed this]), press X and
it will shut down.

-Re-insert the original battery for the PSP Slim, along with a normal memory
stick, and boot the PSP. Check System Information under System Settings and you
should have 3.60 M33!

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[b]IV. How to get back to Official Firmware from Custom[/b]

There are different methods of getting back to Official Firmware depending on what
Custom firmware you're on. Here's some:

[b]3.03 OE-A to 3.52 M33-4[/b] - Downgrade to 1.50 using the Recovery method, and
update to the latest official firmware if you wish. *Note that for TA-082/86
users, you need to go to 2.71 and use HEN for 2.71 to run KeyCleaner and clean
your keys, then update to whatever official firmware you please.

[b]3.71 M33[/b] - Just upgrade to 3.72, it's that simple.

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[b]V. Pandora Battery Hardware Mod & Slim Battery Pandora Mod[/b]

Hardware-wise:

I don't know the step-by-step process of doing this, but here's a detailed guide
on how to modify the original Battery to allow service mode, through means of
modifying the hardware of the battery (meaning you don't need a CFW PSP to make
it):

http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=21280

Slim Battery Pandora Mod:

[i]*Note: You will NEED a PSP with CFW 3.XX*[/i]
[i]*Note 2: You will NEED a COMPUTER with XP*[/i]
[i]*Note 3: Be Sure to READ all of the STEPS!*[/i]

Links you will need:

[b]Slim MMS[/b]: http://www.savefile.com/files/1329666

[b]Slim Pandora Files[/b]: http://www.savefile.com/files/1329616

[b]Magic Memory Stick[/b]:

1) Extract the SLIM Magic Memory Stick files to your desktop.

2) Open the "Open First!" folder.
3) Drag the "msinst" and "mspformat" folders to the root of your C DRIVE.
4) Hook up the USB to your PSP and enable USB mode. [i]*Note: remember what drive
your PSP is*[/i]
5) Open the COMMAND window (start ] run ] type "cmd" without quotes)
6) Type CD C:\ and press enter.
7) Type mspformat\mspformat.exe X and press enter. [i]*Note: X = your PSP
drive*[/i]
8) Type Y and press enter.
9) It should say the following: "Drive succesfully formatted, and partition moved"
if you did it correctly.
10) Take out the Memory Stick FIRST, then disable USB mode.
11) Put in the Memory Stick FIRST, then enable USB mode.
12) Go to DESKTOP and open up the "files" folder.
13) Open up the "Despertar v3" folder and COPY AND DRAG to the ROOT of your PSP
DRIVE!
14) Go back to the COMMAND window and type msinst\msinst.exe X msinst\msipl.bin
and press enter. [i]*Note: X = your PSP drive*[/i]
15) Type Y then press enter.
16) It should now say "Write MS BOOT CODE" if you did it correctly, you are NOW
done.

[i]*Final Note: I do not think the "Despertar v3" folder matters, but it is USED
for PRECAUTIONS!*[/i]

[b]Slim Pandora[/b]:

1) Extract the SLIM PANDORA files to your DESKTOP. Enable USB mode on PSP.
2) Drag the folder to your PSP GAME FOLDER.
3) Disable USB mode on PSP, go to the memory stick under GAME, and run the program
that is now there.
4) Press X, and then be SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP OF THE EEPROM!
5) After making a backup of the eeprom, select the option that says SERVICE MODE!
6) After that, quit, and your pandora is done.

You should now have a MAGIC MEMORY STICK and a SLIM PANDORA! Place both into the
PSP of your choice you want to flash and press X on the "Flash 3.71 m33" or
something along those lines, and then you will be done.

Restoring the Slim Pandora (Not Necessary):

1) Whilst the PSP is on USING THE AC ADAPTOR, place the battery in, and run that
program from the Slim Pandora steps.
2) Select "Flash FULL SERIAL EEPROM" or something along those lines, and then you
will have to select "Return to NORMAL MODE!".

You have just restored your Slim Battery.

*Thanks goes to urmomishawt04 for providing this guide

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[b]VI. What is Recovery?[/b]

Recovery is a nifty little menu that you can access with Custom Firmware. Any
known custom firmware has this menu, including OE-A, and M33. To access this
menu, turn your PSP completely off, and then hold the R shoulder button and turn
the PSP back on. This will bring you to Recovery.
*I'm only going to go over the Recovery menu for 3.71 M33 in this version of the
guide.

This is how the Recovery menu looks like when you first get to it:

Toggle USB
Configuration -]
Run program at /PSP/GAME/RECOVERY/EBOOT.PBP
Advanced -]
CPU Speed -]
Plugins -]
Registry hacks -]
Exit

Toggle USB – this will enable the USB function to be used while in Recovery.

[b][i]Configuration -][/i][/b]
[b]Skip Sony logo[/b] – Skips the Sony logo when you turn your PSP off and then
back on. Makes it quicker to get to the XMB from a complete shutdown.
[b]Hide corrupt icons[/b] – Hides corrupted icons (usually the % folder in
homebrew). If you have a lot of corrupted icons in the menu, it could slow down a
bit.
[b]Game folder homebrew[/b] - Changes what kernel programs in the GAME folder will
run in, for example if you have it set at 1.50 you can put your 1.50 homebrew in
the GAME folder instead of GAME150. Default is 3.52 since there is a folder
specifically for 1.50 homebrew.
[b]Autorun program at /PSP/GAME/BOOT/EBOOT.PBP[/b] - Enabling that will
automatically run the EBOOT in that location whenever you turn on your PSP, used
with some homebrew.
[b]UMD Mode[/b] – Switches the modes for ISOs. Currently, the best one is Sony
NP9660, which is a full No-UMD mode. Great for broken UMD reader PSPs.
[b]Fake region[/b] – This is used to make your PSP act as though it is from a
different region, mostly only useful for watching other regions UMD Videos
[b]Free UMD region[/b] - This is used to force UMDs to act as region free. Fake
region does something similar I'm not entirely sure.
[b]Hard Reset on Homebrew[/b] – Enabling makes the PSP reset (like when you turn
the PSP all the way off and on) when you exit homebrew instead of just going back
to the XMB.
[b]Use VshMenu[/b] – If you enable this, pressing the Select button while in XMB
will bring up a little menu which lets you change the UMD mode, speeds in Game and
XMB, and changes the USB mode from the Memory stick to flash, etc.
[b]XMB USB Device[/b] - Changes what you access when you enable USB mode in the
XMB. For example, you can make it access flash0 instead of the memory stick like
it usually does. You can also make it access the UMD and back it up.

[b][i]Advanced -][/i][/b]
[i]Advanced configuration -][/i]
[b]Toggle USB (flash0)[/b] - Enables you to configure the files for Flash0. This
contains the files that the PSP runs on, and you should only mess with them if you
know what you're doing, or you could end up with a bricked PSP. It is highly
recommended that you back up these files if you're going to mess with them.
[b]Toggle USB (flash1)[/b] - That enables you to play with the flash1 files in USB
mode, flash1 contains stuff like XMB settings, the wallpaper, cookies, etc.
[b]Toggle USB (flash2)[/b] - Same thing, but the only thing in flash2 is part of
the PS1 emulator, but you can use it to redirect some XMB files to it.
[b]Toggle USB (flash3)[/b] - Same thing, but it's empty, and you can have stuff
redirected to there.
[b]Format flash1 and reset settings[/b] – This will reset your PSP's flash
settings and other things. It will help with any flash problems you could have,
and is usually quicker than using Recovery to go back to 1.50 and then back up to
3.52 M33-4.
*Something to note. Flashing can be dangerous if you don't know what you're
doing. Please look in my Flashing section for more info.

[i]Advanced configuration -][/i]

[b]Plain modules in UMD/ISO[/b] – This allows certain forms of unsigned code to be
run from within an ISO. There aren't really any practical uses to this function,
and it can make some UMDs and ISOs incompatible with your firmware. Developers can
use this function to experiment with running homebrew from within an ISO.
[b]Execute BOOT.BIN in UMD/ISO[/b] – This runs BOOT.BIN inside the ISO instead of
EBOOT.BIN. Useless unless you're a developer experimenting with the Plain modules
in UMD/ISO feature, you shouldn't use this feature; average users have no need to
toggle this.

[b][i]CPU Speed -][/i][/b]

[b]Speed in XMB[/b] – Setting this to 333 will make everything in the XMB run
smoothly, and very quickly. This will drain battery power a little faster,
though.
[b]Speed in UMD/ISO[/b] – Setting this to 333 will make everything in the UMD/ISO
load faster and run smoother, but will drain battery power a little faster.

[b][i]Plugins -][/i][/b]
This can change depending on what plugins you have collected. If you enable them,
you will have changes in the XMB and other performances of the PSP. AntiUpdate is
a plug-in that will not show the update from the UMD, should you have one in your
PSP at the time. CWCheat (for POPS or for ISOs) enabled will allow you to cheat
in games, by bringing up the menu by pressing and holding Select for a while in a
game.
[b][i]Registry hacks -][/i][/b]
[b]Button assign[/b] – Changing this will make O the confirm and X the back
button, instead of vice versa. This ONLY APPLIES TO XMB!!! Please remember this.
You can always change it back to X confirm and O back if you wish.
[b]Activate WMA[/b] – Quicker than using internet to enable WMA Playback
[b]Activate Flash Player[/b] – Quicker than using internet to enable Flash Player
(only supports up to Flash 6, so no Youtube)

[b][i]Exit[/i][/b]
This takes you directly to the XMB.

That covers most of the Recovery menu…

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[b]VII. How to install CWCheat and what it can do[/b]

CWCheat is a soft ware program designed for Custom Firmware versions from the Open
Editions to the M33 editions. It is a universal cheating device, much like Game
Shark, but it's for the PSP. Above all? It's free.

To start off, you'll need the actual files for installing it. They can be found
here:

http://cwcheat.consoleworld.org/

From here on out, it's a step-by-step process to install CWCheat.

1. Open up the CWCHEAT_0_1_9_REVI folder. Inside, you should see a bunch of

files/folders. What you want depends on your firmware.
1a. If you have CFW that is below 3.71 M33, then you want the normal MS_ROOT
folder.
1b. If you have CFW that is at 3.71 M33, you'll want the MS_ROOT_371 folder.
2. Copy the [i]seplugins[/i] folder to your PSP. It goes into the very first
folder that opens up when you begin to view your PSP's folders.
3. Go into the Recovery menu which can be accessed by turning your PSP completely
off, and hold the R button down while you power it on.
4. Select Plugins, and enable the [i]cwcheatpops.prx [POPS][/i] and [i]cwcheat.prx
[GAME][/i] plugins.
5. Exit Recovery, and you should be done installing CWCheat.

While in a game, press and hold the [i]SELECT[/i] button and wait for a menu to
pop up. Welcome to CWCheat's main menu. Here are explanations as to what some of
the options do.

[i][b]Select Cheats[/b][/i] - Self-explanatory. Toggle Y/N to enable/disable the

cheat.
[i][b]Enable cheats[/b][/i] - This is the main toggle for ALL cheats activated in
the Select Cheats list. It ONLY activates the ones titled [Y] within the list.
[i][b]Enable dump function[/b][/i] - This option is used to make a file that saves
user data to the memory stick. Be warned, the data can take up to 30 MB, which
can add up.
[i][b]Enable USB[/b][/i] - Toggles the USB to on or off, allows you to browse your
PSP's files whilst in a game.
[i][b]Enable remaPSP[/b][/i] - I believe this is a macro option, but I'm not sure.
[i]More on this later.[/i]
[i][b]CPU frequence[/b][/i] - It's the same as always, set it to the highest it
can go (333) to overclock your PSP, making games run smoother. Or you can lower
it to save on battery power for those games that don't require a lot of focus.
[i][b]BUS frequence[/b][/i] - The same as CPU, it just doesn't go as high as 333.

[i][b]Manual cheat apply[/b][/i] - This function will apply for one time all the
cheats enabled under the Select Cheats menu and won't continue to apply them when
you return to the game like when you Enable cheats.
[i][b]RemaPSP by danzel[/b][/i] - This menu entry will open the RemaPSP menu which
will let you choose what configuration to use for the RemaPSP functions. [i]More
on this later.[/i]

[i][b]Text Reader[/b][/i] - This will open a file named text.txt from the root of
the memory stick and show it on the screen. This text reader should open files up
to 4MB in size.
You can scroll it line by line with Up/Down directional buttons, or screen by
screen with Left/Right directional buttons.

[i][b][0 to 255] Reload Cheat Databse[/b][/i] - This function will let you have
more than one database and load it during runtime or reload the database you are
using (if you changed it with the usb function or with a card reader) without
reloading the game. It's very useful because you can use this to use more than
550 cheats for a game by changing databases when needed. The databases are called
cheat.db for 0, and then cheat1.db for the databases 1-225. For example, if you
wanted to reload say, #213, then you'd make a new database and put it in the
[i]cwcheat[/i] folder titled [i]cwcheat213.db[/i].

[i][b]Settings[/b][/i] - This entry will let you open a menu to change some less
to be changed options and save all the configuration to the configuration file in
order to be automatically loaded when loading cwcheat in a game.
[i][b]Cheat searcher[/b][/i] - This entry will let you open a menu to search
easily with some automated functions for new cheats.
NOTE: This isn't available in cwcheat lite and won't respond to commands. [i]More
on this later.[/i]

[i][b]Manage memory cards[/b][/i] - This is an option that will open a menu which
will let you do various operations on POPS memory cards used by POPS games.
[i]More on this later.[/i]

[i][b]Return to game![/b][/i] - This will return you to the game. Note that you
can always press the O button to exit out of the menu quicker.

Now, you have one of the most powerful tools to cheat at your command. You can
get the cheats from a database, which the latest Database can be found on the site
provided for the main CWCheat files. [b]Or[/b] you can make your own cheats. The
guide can be found here:

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/385163

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[b]VIII. Making ISO's of games you own[/b]

Put the UMD in your PSP, and turn on the VSH menu. Select USB Device, and change
it to UMD Disc. Hit Exit, and in your XMB go to USB Connection. Connect the USB
cord to your PSP and PC, and on your PC Desktop, a window should pop up with the
game ISO in it. You can just drag and drop it onto your PC Desktop, and it should
begin the process of copying the data to your PC. Afterwards, you're done. Enjoy
your new, legal ISO.

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[b]IX. How to get PSX Games working on your PSP[/b]

**This is not against the ToS, because it will only be covering how to do it if
you have the actual disc. Your disc, your ownership, do whatever the Hell you
want with it.

First of all, you will need a program that rips images from the PSX disc. I
believe MagicISO does this. Make sure you use the Bin-Cue mode, which you can set
under "output format" when the window comes up after choosing the "Make CD image
file from CDROM" option near the top. Take the IMG created, and use a program
like icetea or PSGUI3 to convert it to Eboot. Once it's a .PBP file, name it
EBOOT, create a folder with the name of the game, and put it in the GAME folder.
No, not GAME150, not GAME3**, just GAME. Afterwards run it from the XMB, under
the game menu.

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[b]X. How to make multi-disc PSX games into one[/b]

This is a rather simple process, with the GUI programs released for the function.
You [b][i]must[/i][/b] have 3.71 M33-4 to make this work. Here's the GUI I use
for making my eboots:

http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1375
[b]Note that this GUI only works for Windows operating systems.[/b]

After downloading that and getting everything straightened out, start it up and
you'll be introduced with a window that has five browse buttons and such. It
starts out with only two, but if you go to "Settings" and change the number of
discs, it will have all five, or four, or three…but anyway.

After you get the number of CDs down, it's time to find them. The top one should
be your first, the second one down should be your second, and so on and so forth.
After you have all the files you need, put in a Game Title. If you're going to
have spaces, you'll need to put quotation marks (" ") around the name of your
game.
Example: "Final Fantasy VII"

Once that is done, I believe you come across the Game Code option. I think you'll
have to insert the game's Sony Code, which you can find with CWCheat Database
editor, or with PopStation GUI 3, I believe. After you've inserted the code, it's
time to set the compression levels, if you want them. Now you're all set to go!
Click the "MAKE" button and wait for it to finish making your eboot. Afterwards,
copy the EBOOT to a folder titled the name of the game you just made, put that
folder in your /PSP/GAME directory, and you're set to play it. Also note that you
should use the POPS version from flash when playing multi-disc games in one.
*More on the "Extras" features later

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[b]XI. How to get Music playing on your PSP[/b]

Some people actually don't know how to do this, which surprises me every time I
see a topic come up with "How do I get music on my PSP?" in the title.

Connect your PSP to your PC via USB. Find the music files you want on your PSP,
and make sure they're at least .WMA or .MP3 format. Make sure that your PSP has
been formatted, too, so that all the necessary files and folders have been
created. Put them in the MUSIC folder, and you're done!

If you haven't enabled WMA playback yet, I suggest you do so now. You can do this
if you have a wireless internet connection. Enable that, and go to System
Settings and select "Enable WMA Playback". It'll do everything for you. Also,
while you can, select "Enable Flashplayer" to be allowed to see flash files while
browsing the web.

With Custom Firmware, you can open up Recovery by turning your PSP completely off,
and turning it back on while pressing the R shoulder button. Go to Registry
hacks, and select WMA Playback and Flashplayer. Done, easy and quick with
Recovery, huh?

As far as I know, the PSP will play .MP3, .WMA, and .AAC (some kind of format from
WinAMP).

Please refer to Kurgan's video guide (found in the Helpful links section) for a
guide on how to put videos on your PSP.

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[b]XII. Flashing Your PSP[/b]

Flashing is a rather simple process that if you don't follow, you'll brick your
PSP. Now then, let's get started.

First, you'll want to back up your flash files. Either by using the VSH Menu, or
Recovery, activate your Flash0 USB. Connect your PSP and PC via a USB cable, and
a window should pop up. In this window, you'll see folders such as vsh, data,
dic, font, kd, and kn. High light all of these folders, and copy them to a good,
safe, place. For me, I copied them to a folder titled "FLASH0," which was in my
PSP folder on my Desktop. Now that those are backed up, you're good to go on
Flashing!

There are themes created specifically for certain firmwares. Make sure the theme
you get is for your firmware!!! If not, you will semi-brick. Semi-bricking is
absolutely okay, if you have your Flash0 backed up.

When you get the flash files/folders, they'll all be named the names of the
files/folders of the Flash0 files/folders. That's a good thing, because it makes
it [b]that much easier[/b] to just copy them to your PSP, because they just over-
write each other. Copy the folders to your PSP's Flash0, and you're done. If
everything works okay and the background shows up and you can access all the main
menu stuff (Photos, Music, Movies, Games, etc), you're good to go. Sometimes
using a custom theme will result in some stuff not working – some Homebrew didn't
work for me when I used a custom theme.

If your Custom Theme isn't satisfying you/not working, just copy [b]ALL[/b] of the
main flash files/folders to your PSP from your PC back-ups, and you'll be set.
They'll over-write all the custom ones, don't worry. After that, your Flash0 will
be as clean as if you just updated.

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[b]XIII. Video output details for the PSP Slim[/b]

[i]*You need a progressive scan TV that supports 480p input/output for component
cables
*It hasn't been confirmed to be 100% true, but composite cables will work on any
TV
*It hasn't been confirmed yet that you can play UMD movies with the composite
cables, but you can play regular movies[/i]

You'll need to obtain a component cable that looks like this to play games on your
PSP:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412U%2Brsu09L._SS500_.jpg

You would [b]most likely[/b] find the cable near the PSP section of the store of
your choice. Don't get the cables that are in "general media" or something like
that, it's a cable designed specifically for the PSP Slim. The reason why you
need a cable like that is because the other cable can only play videos, music,
photos, and no games. This cable can play games and all of the above.

Feel free to get composite cables if you don't plan to play games on your TV,
though. They look like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41hYYSiiwfL._SS500_.jpg

Connect the cable to your PSP Slim, and then plug in the other five cables into
your TV (gamebox switchers for consoles and the like haven't been confirmed to
work with this method as far as I know, but it's a theory, and I believe that if
you use the composites you can use a gamebox switcher, since they're only three
cords), go to your XMB and find "Connected Display Settings." "Switch Video
Output" is the option you use to switch from your PSP to your TV, once the cables
are connected.

[b]TV Type[/b] choices are 16:9 or 4:3.

[b]Component/D-Terminal[/b], you want progressive if you're going to be playing
games.
[b]Screensaver[/b] should be self-explanatory.

You can also connect your PSP Slim to your PC. Details here:
http://www.xcm.cc/xcm_1080p_vga_box.htm

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[b]XIV. Downgrading[/b]

There are many ways of downgrading, mainly because there's a different way of
downgrading for each different firmware. It is recommended that you have firmware
2.00 to 2.71 to downgrade, if you do, you won't need Lumines, GTA:LCS, or the
Pandora's Battery to downgrade your PSP. If you have 2.81+, get Lumines, unless
you already have GTA:LCS. Finding an unpatched copy of GTA:LCS is HARD. Lumines
isn't so bad. Pandora's Battery requires that you own another PSP, with CFW, or
have a friend who uses CFW (very unlikely).
Since I do not know everything about downgrading, please refer to this thread for
all help with downgrading, under the section "How do I downgrade official
firmware?":

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=918340&topic=39298836

If you have any questions concerning downgrading, please feel free to ask them in
this topic if you wish (although there's nothing stopping you from asking them in
that topic, either)

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[b]XV. List of good PSP games to collect[/b] - Given to me by urmomishawt04

[i]*Note 1: Import refers to a European game (100% English) [Excludes DJ Max 1/2]*
*Note 2: All ETA's refer to the US release date*

Action/Adventure:
Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles
Daxter
Dead Head Fred
God of War: Chains of Olympus (ETA 3/04/08)
Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories
Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories
Lego Star Wars 2
LocoRoco
Manhunt 2
Me and My Katamari
Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter
Mega Man: Powered Up
Prince of Persia: Rival Swords
Ratchet and Clank Size Matters
Silent Hill: Origins
Tokobot

Fighters:
Dissidia: Final Fantasy (ETA: TBA)
Power Stone Collection
Street Fighter Alpha Max 3
Tekken: Dark Resurrection

Puzzle:
Crush
Exit
Exit 2 (Import Only)
Gunpey
Lumines
Lumines 2
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Bust-a-Move Deluxe
Ultimate Block Party

Racing:
Burnout: Dominator
Burnout: Legends
Pursuit Force
Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice
Ridge Racer
Test Drive Unlimited
Twisted Metal: Head-On
Wipeout Pure
Wipeout Pulse (ETA: 2/12/08)

Rhythm:
Beats (PSN Store Only)
DJ Max Portable (Import Only)
DJ Max Portable 2 (Import Only)
Gitaroo Man Lives!
Parappa the Rapper

RPG:
Aedis Eclipse: Generation of Chaos
Brave Story: The New Traveler
Breath of Fire 3 (Import Only)
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (ETA: 3/25/08)
Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition
Final Fantasy II Aniversary Edtion
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
Jeanne D'Arc
Justice League Heroes
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep
Lord of the Rings: Tactics
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Monster Hunter Freedom 2
Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner
PoPoLoCrois
Riviera: The Promised Land
Spectral Souls
Star Ocean: The First Departure (ETA: TBA)
Star Ocean: The Second Evolution (ETA: TBA)
Tales of Eternia (Import Only)
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
Wild Arms XF (ETA: 3/17/08)
X-Men Legends 2
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

Shooter:
Call of Duty: Road to Victory
Chili Con Carnage
Coded Arms: Contagion
Killzone Liberation
Medal of Honor: Heroes
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops +
SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo
SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 2
SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Tactical Strike
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Sqaudron
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow
Simulation:
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

Sports:
FIFA 08
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
Virtua Tennis 3
Virtua Tennis World Tour

Strategy:
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Metal Gear Ac!d
Metal Gear Ac!d 2
Worms Open Warfare
Worms Open Warfare 2

List with Box Art: http://pspguides.exelements.net/pspgames.html

Box Art: http://www.sendspace.com/file/8js3yj
Mirror 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X1POFQ51
Size: 22 MB rar'd, 24 MB unrar'd

Credit goes to bobafett2 for hosting the list with the box art.
[b]**Credit goes to urmomishawt04 for providing this list.[/b][/i]

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[b]XVI. Helpful links and other things[/b]

Kurgan's "How to put videos on your PSP (Version 4.1)":

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=918340&topic=39705242

(Updated and replaced with every update to this guide if he makes an update to
that guide. Updates to that guide will not result in a replacement of this topic
with a newer update, but rather with a post further down the topic)

Pandora's Battery FAQ/Guide by Sephiroth:

http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=918340&topic=39298836

Downgrading guide (Written by Brad/bsk8er48 of the QJ Net forums, graphics by

Vulpix):
http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-hacks-9/t-guidethe-ultimate-downgrader-guide-90916.html

How to determine box codes (Compiled by NeilR of the QJ Net forums and other
people):
http://forums.qj.net/f-guides-general-psp-42/t-determining-psp-firmware-using-box-
codes-september-7-2006-28718.html

Evolve XMB (A site for those of you who wish to customize their XMBs):
http://www.consolespot.net/index.php?network=xmb

Custom XMB Guide (Written by Brad of the QJ Net forums):

http://forums.qj.net/f-guides-mods-and-media-44/t-faqguide-customizing-your-psp-
read-first-109192.html

A list of RPGs for the PSP:

http://tlrgames.com/psprpgs/PSPrpgs.html
Taking apart the PSP (for custom shells, etc):
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=380915&rl=1

List of great games for PSP as of September '07:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188225

List of PSP games to look forward to in the year 2008:

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/01/07/psp-games-to-look-for-in-2008/

Updates:

- Good PSP games list added. Given to me by urmomishawt04, so that we may link to
this guide whenever anyone asks the question, "What are some good PSP games?"
- Table of Contents moved to the very top of the guide
- Updated 3.71 M33-4 CFW upgrade method to the 3.80 M33-2 upgrade method
- Some minor wording has been changed

Thanks & Credit goes to:

Anyone who helps me in completing this guide (can't name everyone)

Brad of the QJ Net forums for making a great Downgrader guide
DeadVutts for information concerning CWCheat
Everyone on the PSP Board who has an IQ above 5
Korlithiel for reviewing my FAQ & Guide and offering his criticism
Kurgan for letting me link to his video guide
TheMegaSecret of these boards for the Recovery menu info & video output details +
component/composite cables pictures
MrMurkobo for more video output details
Sephiroth for making a great Firmware FAQ, and for helping me with the CFW to OFW
methods
Sony for making the PSP
Thanubis for more of the video output details
therisingdeath for information concerning CWCheat
urmomishawt04 for the list of good PSP games and the PSP Slim battery Pandora mod