How to Upgrade Your PSP Firmware

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Your PSP firmware controls your system settings, and new versions get released to add features and fix errors and security problems. There are several ways that you can update the firmware on your PSP. If you have a network connection, you can update directly from the PSP itself. Otherwise, you can use a computer or a game disc that comes with update software. If you want to use homebrew software on your PSP, you can install custom firmware.

Method 1
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Using the PSP

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  1. Your PSP will need to be connected to the network in order to download the update files.
    • If you don't have a wireless internet connection, you can update your PSP using your computer.
  2. This is located on the far-left end of the XMB.
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  3. This can be found at the top of the Settings menu.
  5. If you don't have any networks to select, you will need to setup a connection first .
  6. The PSP will search for updates. If one is found, you can press "X" to start downloading it.
  7. After the update has been downloaded, you will be prompted to start installing it. Press "X" to start the update process.
    • If you need to go back and install the update later, navigate to Settings, select "System Update", and then select "Update via Storage Media".
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Method 2
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Using Your Computer

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  1. Name it PSP . It must be all upper-case.
  2. Again, it must be all upper-case.
  3. This one must be upper-case as well.
  4. You can download the PSP firmware from the system updates page .
    • The file you download should be called EBOOT.PBP .
    • The latest and final firmware version is 6.61
    • If you connect your PSP to your computer, navigate to the Settings menu and select "USB Connection".
  7. When you connect your PSP or insert your memory card, you should be asked if you want to open the folder. If not, open your Computer window and select the "Ms Duo" option.
  8. You may already have a PSP folder, which you can overwrite. This will add the update data to your PSP.
  12. The PSP will begin the installation process.
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Using a UMD

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  1. Some games contain firmware updates on the disc. The last firmware included on a UMD was 6.37.
  3. X.XX ". The X s will be replaced by the version number of the update. The update will have a UMD icon, and is typically below the actual game in the Game menu.
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Installing Custom Firmware

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  1. Follow one of the methods above to do so. This is required to install the custom firmware.
  2. These are the custom firmware files that allow you to use homebrew programs on your PSP. They can be found at a variety of places online.
    • Make sure to download the latest version that is compatible with 6.60.
  3. This will extract into the familiar PSP/GAME folder structure. The GAME folder will contain the custom firmware files.
    • If you connect your PSP to your computer, navigate to the Settings menu and select "USB Connection".
  5. When you connect your PSP or insert your memory card, you should be asked if you want to open the folder. If not, open your Computer window and select the "Ms Duo" option.
  7. Insert the memory card back in the PSP if necessary.
  8. Follow the prompts to install the custom firmware.
  9. This can be found in the Game menu, and is required to reactive the custom firmware when the PSP restarts. [1]
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    Is there a limit to how many times you can update?
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    No, but it may lag a bit if you install a lot of updates.
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    Does anything happen to memory stick games while updating?
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    Nothing is going to happen to anything on the memory stick while the system is updating.
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    Will PSP custom firmware revert to original if I do a factory reset?
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    Yes, it will revert back to the original firmware when factory reset. You will have to reinstall CFW.
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