Firmware is the basic software included in the device’s operating system. In this case, we are talking about PSP game consoles. However, the term “firmware” also applies to the description of other technical devices, such as mobile phones.
What is this software for and what is it for? The devices released for sale already have a certain version of the firmware installed by the manufacturer. But in most cases, owners have the opportunity to change it themselves. This is done in order to gain access to the launch of new versions of games and applications.
How to flash PSP: three available options
Time does not stand still, and firmware, just like gaming devices, quickly become obsolete. Therefore, at some point, almost every console owner is guaranteed to wonder how to flash PSP. Consider several ways to accomplish this task.
One of the most reliable options should include an appeal to professionals. In the electronics markets, the console will be flashed to you quickly and reliably, for a maximum of an hour and a half. In the end, people make money from this, and therefore it is beneficial for them to do their job well. The probability of a successful outcome for the PSP itself after flashing here approaches one hundred percent.
In addition, if you are lucky and you have a friend who is versed in software, you can turn to him for help. Especially if he himself already has a stitched console. Probably, for a small fee or just out of interest, a friend will try to solve your problem. But here one must be confident in a person, since a favorable outcome will depend solely on his knowledge.
The third method takes the top lines in popularity, but there is no reason to count on a guaranteed favorable outcome. On the contrary, in this case, the owners are faced with the greatest number of difficulties. And all because the question of how to flash PSP, they try to solve on their own. Often - without the necessary basic knowledge and skills. Let us dwell on this option.
So, how to flash PSP yourself
Firstly, not all game consoles are suitable for flashing. These include PSP Go or, for example, PSP 3000. For the latter, virtual software installation is suitable in some cases , but such an opportunity is not always present. And it depends, first of all, on the current firmware version. You can find out this version through “settings”, then “system settings” and “software information”. If there are numbers from 1.50 to 3.97 inclusive, then firmware is possible. In the remaining versions starting with 4.01, you will have to use the virtual method. But the figure above 5.03 does not bode well, because means that flashing such a console will fail.
Now we pass directly to the most problematic model. How to flash PSP 3000.
First you need to find on the Internet and download the firmware called ChickHEN. Remember that one of the distributed versions has long been unviable, and you need the one that is marked R2. Previously, you must also update the console using official firmware. To do this, download version 5.03 and rename the file to “EBOOT.PBP”. Then you need to move it to the device’s memory card in the X section: / PSP / GAME / UPDATE /. All that remains is to start the console and through the “Game” directories, then “Memory Stick” start the update.
If the device software has already reached the desired version, an update is not required. Then you can immediately proceed to install the ChickHEN firmware. First, connect the device to the computer via USB, then find the downloaded file and run the installation. Now you need to open the PSP through the computer and go to the "Photos" section. Scroll to the end and wait for the installation to complete. Remember that the first time is not always obtained. Often the console freezes or shuts down, then you have to try again.
If everything goes well, the software version will change to 5.03 ChickHEN R2. As mentioned above, it must be viewed in one of the "Settings" sections. Now it will be possible to install other open firmware versions on the device. Detailed instructions are usually supplied separately. That’s probably all. Now you know how to flash the PSP yourself, and you can try to do it at your own peril and risk.