[HOWTO] Despertar del Cementerio v4 Installation

[FRanatic]

Intro:

Lots of questions pop up in these forums lately on how to install Despertar del Cementerio (DC).
Numerous threads on the matter are created, because the newbies can't find their answers.

This is not a complete howto, but should get people in the right direction.
And if they do have any questions, they can ask here instead of starting a new thread.

What is DCv* ?

DCv* is a powerfull tool created by the greatest devs in the psp scene. It is an evolved version of the Pandora's Battery. Pandora was first created to unbrick psp's. However Pandora wasn't compatible with the psp slim. Therefore DC was coded. The latest version (v4) has full compatibility with classic and slim psp's.

DCv4 allows you to:
- Write custom fw M33 3.80-5 to ANY model psp (regardless of fw version) to date
- Write official fw 3.80 to ANY model psp (regardless of fw version) to date
- Create a nand dump from the psp (the nand holds the fw on the psp)
- Write a nand dump to the psp.

NOTE: DO NOT USE A DUMP FROM ANOTHER PSP. IT WILL DESTROY THE IDSTORAGE. THERE'S NO WAY OF REGENERATING THE IDSTORAGE. THE ONLY WAY OF RECOVERING THE IDSTORAGE IS FROM A NAND DUMP FROM YOUR OWN PSP. THEREFORE ALWAYS MAKE A NAND DUMP BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING WITH DCv* !

To let the memstick do it's magic you'll need a battery which will put the psp in 'service mode'. There's several options how to obtain such a battery.

1) Create it with a homebrew capable psp. That's a psp running cfw or official 1.50 fw.

NOTICE: Newer slims can't convert batteries due to $ony hardware revisions. If you are a slim owner, already running cfw, who wants to check if you can or cannot convert batteries, run the PSPident tool. You can find it in the attachments.
Your slim can't convert batteries if the app displays these values:
Tachyon:0x00500000
Baryon:0x00234000
Pommel:0x00000123

Motherboard Type: Slim (02g)
Motherboard Model: TA-085 v2

2) Create it by hard modding a battery. This is not for beginners, it is potentially dangerous as you are opening your battery.
3) Buy a battery from the internet. Your on your own on this one, as I do not promote the financial exploitation of psp devs.

Once you have the battery all you need now are the correct files on the memstick. Once again there are several ways of putting them on.

1) Create the stick using a homebrew capable psp.
2) Create the stick without a homebrew capable psp.

That's all the options we have. Now you know what DCv* is, where it came from and how you can get it.
I'll put all the needed downloads and information below here in links and attachments.

Downloads:

If you do NOT have access to a homebrew capable psp use the following files:

- Use my DCv4 AutoInstaller to install DCv4 on your memstick. Just download the pack, extract the archive and run it by clicking "Install DCv4.bat" and follow the instructions on screen.
Mirror 1: Mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?02pyzhahmvm)
Mirror 2: Rapidshare (http://rapidshare.com/files/93497101/DCv4_TM_MultiBoot_Installer.rar.html)
This installer supports both XP and VISTA !
Special thanks go to outer92 for his original batch file.


- Hard modding your battery (http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=21280) This will tell you exactly how and which chip to alter.

- Free service (http://www.darkmessiah.byethost13.com/freeservice.html) Go here and let someone near you create you a DCv3 kit.

If you have access to a homebrew capable psp (slim or classic) use the following files:

-The 'DCv4 AutoInstaller' above (noobfriendly and for lazy people ;)).

-To create DCv4 use the 1.50 EBOOT (http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/4), the 3.40 BOOT (http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1130) and the 3.80 EBOOT (http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1377). Also use the DCv4 attachment. It comes with a comprehensive readme.

- To create the battery use one of the tools. Slim users and classic psp with M33 3.71 without 1.50 kernel use the 3.xx tool.
If you are on M33 3.80, use the BatTool 0.5 as the others will not work.
All tools will also allow you to convert your battery back to normal.

That should get all of you started. I know it's not complete. For usage of DCv4, check the readme included.
If you still have questions on DC, post them here please !!

Some reminders:
MAKE A NAND DUMP !!
DO NOT USE A NAND DUMP FROM ANOTHER PSP !!
USE DCv3 WISELY !!
WHEN IN DOUBT...DON'T !!

-FRanatic

[darkmaster_101]

Never ever use someone else's nand dump on your psp
The same goes for eeprom.bin from your battery

[3r14nd]

It's DDCv3 not DCv3...please stop leaving off the Extra D....you will confuse people

EDIT: My Bad...Just Ignore Me..

[FRanatic]

It's DDCv3 not DCv3...please stop leaving off the Extra D....you will confuse people

I don't think a minor difference will confuse people. Also in my first sentence I explained the abbreviation. And if you take a look at the attached files even D_A leaves out the 'd' from 'del' and replaces it with an underscore.

-FRanatic

[M-e-X-x]

oooh someone please sticky!!! :p

also, for some ppl that can't seem to boot dcv3 (or ddvc3 ;)) after making their mms + jigkick battery, use booster's multi-ipl

[FRanatic]

oooh someone please sticky!!! :p

also, for some ppl that can't seem to boot dcv3 (or ddvc3 ;)) after making their mms + jigkick battery, use booster's multi-ipl

I left out the Multi Loader (amongst other tools), to keep it simple for first time users. But yes, that's a nice extra to install for those who want to keep their battery on standby.

-FRanatic

[frazz]

It's DDCv3 not DCv3...please stop leaving off the Extra D....you will confuse people
We all know it as DCv3....it downloads as despertar_cementerio3

[3r14nd]

I don't think a minor difference will confuse people. Also in my first sentence I explained the abbreviation. And if you take a look at the attached files even D_A leaves out the 'd' from 'del' and replaces it with an underscore.

-FRanatic

OK I'll give you that one....It's just when searching for DCv3 alot of people call it DDCv3....so how about putting all 3 versions of the abbreviation in there for searching ability....DCv3 DDCv3 D_Cv3 ect..

@frazz this is the first thread (other than the one that stemmed this one) where I have seen it called DCv3 and not DDCv3.

[frazz]

@3r14nd
You haven't looked at many then!

[hartleyshc]

you're retarded if you use "DDCv3"
its like the word "the" or "of", those words generally aren't counted in abbreviations.

i love living in the USOA, oh wait, its USA.

on topic: great guide FRanatic, lets see how many lazy people actually read it.

[Xenogears V]

Good Thread. (For me to sticked).

I hope that this decreases the useless threads.:)

[FRanatic]

Good Thread. (For me to sticked).

I hope that this decreases the useless threads.:)

Let's hope so indeed.

-FRanatic

[koollectablz]

Only on this forum would you get the most response from people arguing about whether its DCv3 or DDCv3 and not the actual guide.

You gotta love it.

Oh, and this is the only time I've ever seen it referred to as DDCv3. WTF?

[FRanatic]

If that's what it takes to keep it on page 1...
Maybe the newbie's will actually find it that way ;)

-FRanatic

[souNReALseesAI]

quick question.....am i too much of a n00b if i use the easy installer? wanted to do it the 1337 way, but its such a pain to find the OFW eboots. bah!

[duncans_pumpkin]

if i remember correctly all the offical eboots are on the www.psp-hacks.com site. yes here it is FIRMWAREs (http://www.psp-hacks.com/category/36)

[souNReALseesAI]

if i remember correctly all the offical eboots are on the www.psp-hacks.com site. yes here it is FIRMWAREs (http://www.psp-hacks.com/category/36)

ah! thats the site. psphacks. much obliged sir.

[bloody0986]

Can anyone tell me where to get a Pandora Compatible Battery? Preferably a website. I am gonna Hardmod it (Physically).

[karsydragon]

during the the step when i do run->cmd-> msinst.exe e msipl.bin
it says "check free reserved sector:to small reserved sectors" is this a problem?

[JouDoos]

Great guide Frantic! Sticky!

[FRanatic]

quick question.....am i too much of a n00b if i use the easy installer? wanted to do it the 1337 way, but its such a pain to find the OFW eboots. bah!

Just read the first post. ALL the files you need are attached or linked to.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

during the the step when i do run->cmd-> msinst.exe e msipl.bin
it says "check free reserved sector:to small reserved sectors" is this a problem?

Here's a little tip for you:

-Open the cmd window
-Drag and drop the msinst.exe in it.
-Type the psp driveletter
-Drag and drop the msipl.bin from the psp into the cmd window
(Don't forget the spaces)
-Execute

Also make sure you did the mspformat to repartition the memstick.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Can anyone tell me where to get a Pandora Compatible Battery? Preferably a website. I am gonna Hardmod it (Physically).

Here's the compatibility thread (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=75986&highlight=battery+compatibility). Google for the batterytypes. Watch out for fakes, there's a lot of them on ebay.

-FRanatic

[souNReALseesAI]

Just read the first post. ALL the files you need are attached or linked to.

-FRanatic

i less than 3 you.

another question




- To create the battery use one of the two tools. Slim users and classic psp with M33 3.71 without 1.50 kernel use the 3.xx tool.
Both tools will also allow you to convert your battery back to normal.





can i make the battery tool on 3.52 m33-4?? big fan of that CFW, dont wanna upgrade if unnessicary.


edit: also need confirmation this will work for Vista users.

[karsydragon]

Here's a little tip for you:

-Open the cmd window
-Drag and drop the msinst.exe in it.
-Type the psp driveletter
-Drag and drop the msipl.bin from the psp into the cmd window
(Don't forget the spaces)
-Execute

Also make sure you did the mspformat to repartition the memstick.

-FRanatic

THanks, i found out the problem was the mspformat step. I had to do mspformat on an Xp computer, it didnt work on vista.

[FRanatic]

can i make the battery tool on 3.52 m33-4?? big fan of that CFW, dont wanna upgrade if unnessicary.

edit: also need confirmation this will work for Vista users.

Using M33 3.71 will not be any less than M33 3.52.

Don't think it'll work on vista, due to the incompatability of mspformat.
Create it on a xp machine or go here for vista (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=93563&highlight=vista).

-FRanatic

[souNReALseesAI]

Using M33 3.71 will not be any less than M33 3.52.

Don't think it'll work on vista, due to the incompatability of mspformat.
Create it on a xp machine or go here for vista (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=93563&highlight=vista).

-FRanatic


music.prx plugin reported not to work.
theme selector + cintro not sure if compatible with 3.71 m33
problems with sleep mode???



just want to know if its possible in 3.52 m33-4. if not "ill think about it"

[FRanatic]

music.prx plugin reported not to work.
theme selector + cintro not sure if compatible with 3.71 m33
problems with sleep mode???

just want to know if its possible in 3.52 m33-4. if not "ill think about it"

This music plugin (http://rapidshare.com/files/61637684/Music_Plugin.zip.html) seems to work on 3.71.

Cintro works on 3.71

Also no probs with sleep mode.

-FRanatic

[jas0nuk]

Good guide, I'm sticking it.

The NAND dump doesn't just contain the firmware, but the IdStorage too.

Just put a note that flashing someone elses NAND dump will DESTROY the IdStorage, which contains unique data. This cannot be recovered, unless a prior NAND dump was already made.

[FRanatic]

Good guide, I'm sticking it.

The NAND dump doesn't just contain the firmware, but the IdStorage too.

Just put a note that flashing someone elses NAND dump will DESTROY the IdStorage, which contains unique data. This cannot be recovered, unless a prior NAND dump was already made.

Thanks for the stick !
I'll add your comment.

EDIT: Comment added.

-FRanatic

[bloody0986]

Will the Datel TOOL batteries work? The Phat Battery or Slim? What makes the Datel Battery so different from other batteries?
P.S.- Sorry for sounding so much like a noob. Just wanna be extra sure. Don't wanna waste money.

[FRanatic]

Will the Datel TOOL batteries work? The Phat Battery or Slim? What makes the Datel Battery so different from other batteries?
P.S.- Sorry for sounding so much like a noob. Just wanna be extra sure. Don't wanna waste money.

They are for classic. They'll work.

-FRanatic

[bloody0986]

They are for classic. They'll work.

-FRanatic

There are some Datel TOOL Batteries made for the PSP Slim\Lite.

http://www.consoleshop.com/product.php?productid=17184&partner=googlebase&bid=3

So the Datel TOOL Batteries work just like a Pandora Battery?

[atlanticd]

They are for classic. They'll work.

-FRanatic

They have also the Datel TOOL battery for the slim version. Check this (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=91365) topic if you are interested.

[twistedjester]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I don't really have any experience with custom firmwares and the like. I don't even have a PSP yet. However, how would I do a nand dump? I understand you can do this with DCv3, but the instructions say to do this before doing anything at all with DCv3, and I'd really like to avoid bricking a brand new PSP.

[bloody0986]

Will using the Easy Installer work on Vista?

[bloody0986]

Does this all have to be on a XP Computer?

[bloody0986]

Forget it. I just did it all on my other XP computer and now have 3.71 M33 4 on all my PSPs thanks to FRanatic. Thanks!!!

[xist]

Sorry to further complicate matters but i consider myself a pretty well read (yet cowardly :p) noob who is learning as much as i can before installing cfw to a brand new slim psp. First thing i'm going to do before i go to cfw is the nand dump using DCv3, but i then learnt about the psp's keys and corys nandtool0.3....

I may have a go at making a nand dump with cory's tool too (just to be double safe) but what i am confused about is whether i'd need to do a dump of the slim psp's keys too using the new option in cory's tool. Looking at cory's nandtool readme it seems there is an element of risk associated in dumping the keys so i'd really like to know do i need them if i have an initial nand dump, and if not is it worth doing anyway?

And does booster's multiloader work for a pandora battery on a slim?

(....i'm not really sure what the keys are for, or how i'd wreck them...care to enlighten me?)

[FRanatic]

@twistedjester:
The first time you boot with DCv3, do the nand dump. Creating DCv3 and booting it will not brick your psp.

@xist:
Dumping the nand with DCv3 will suffice. Once you have a dump, you also have your keys. Flashing back the complete dump can be done with DCv3 pr nandTool. NandTool has some other nice options, like flashing back your keys from a nand dump.
If informed correctly the Multi Loader doesn't work on slim. (not sure as I do not own a slim)
The keys in the psp are needed for the correct operation of usb, wifi, umd drive, etc.

-FRanatic

[ogredeschnique]

Total success on my PhatPSP with no trouble. But when I got to the slim, I put the hard modded battery into the psp and instead of the menu being loaded from the stick, it appearantly did nothing but power up into the blank recovery screen.

I pressed X and let it sit. After a minute, it powered off. I switched out the battery and powered up to find that my wallpaper was missing. Checked the System Information and everything is as though the CFW went right on to the psp like it should have. This is just to let people, who receive no menu, know that:
Press X to install 3.71 M33
Press O to install original 3.71
Press [] to dump the nand
Press L+R+start+home to restore nand dump (dangerous!)

I did have OFW 3.80 so the blank screen might have been the result of a really sad attempt to keep this from happening. THis was my first time dealing with CFW. Thank you for the post, info links and files. ogredeschnique

[M-e-X-x]

And does booster's multiloader work for a pandora battery on a slim?

it partially works...

it can make it boot as a pandora battery for downgrading

[FRanatic]

it partially works...

it can make it boot as a pandora battery for downgrading

So the Multi Boot Loader will work on slim as far as the booting to DCv3 (by holding LTRG) or from flash.

Thanks for clarifying.

-FRanatic

[M-e-X-x]

So the Multi Boot Loader will work on slim as far as the booting to DCv3 (by holding LTRG) or from flash.

Thanks for clarifying.

-FRanatic

yup... only dcv3 though (as that's all i was using for downgrading a slim), not sure what u mean exactly by flash? if u mean internal flash (ie: regular booting) then no, it doesn't work

[xist]

Once you have a dump, you also have your keys. Flashing back the complete dump can be done with DCv3 pr nandTool. NandTool has some other nice options, like flashing back your keys from a nand dump.

So am i correct in my understanding that there's absolutely no need to do a separate key dump if i do a DCv3 nand dump on a virgin slim? And if that's the case when or why would anyone need to use the facility to dump the psp's keys if the nand has it all anyway?


it partially works...

it can make it boot as a pandora battery for downgrading

How is that any different from how the pandora battery usually works for downgrading?

Confused....:confused:

[FRanatic]

@xist:

You are right. Having a seperate dump from your keys is not really neccesary when you have a complete nand dump.

DCv3 and pandora are booted automatically when the battery is inserted. When adding a small app (Multi Loader) to the memstick you can choose how to start with the pandora battery; into DCv3 or normal boot.
That only works for classic. That's what the discussion was about.

-FRanatic

[xist]

Thanks FRanatic...that's cleared some things up for me....although from looking at M-e-X-x's post it reads to me that you can't use boosters app on a slim to use the Pandora battery normally.

[FRanatic]

Thanks FRanatic...that's cleared some things up for me....although from looking at M-e-X-x's post it reads to me that you can't use boosters app on a slim to use the Pandora battery normally.

True. I missed his post. Just read it and already edited my previous post.

-FRanatic

[twistedjester]

@twistedjester:
The first time you boot with DCv3, do the nand dump. Creating DCv3 and booting it will not brick your psp.Thanks a lot!

One last question, is it possible to create a pandora's battery with the default slim psp battery? I've been poking around and I've seen conflicting reports.

[FRanatic]

Thanks a lot!

One last question, is it possible to create a pandora's battery with the default slim psp battery? I've been poking around and I've seen conflicting reports.

Soft-modding is possible.
Hard-modding should be too, but not really sure on that one

-FRanatic

[blueacidic]

FRanatic, great effort for typing all these out ;)

[twistedjester]

Erm... final question. Would it be possible for me to do the nand dump and use DCv3 to get cfw, and then dump the contents of my memory stick into a file on my computer for later use so I could use the memory stick normally? Or does DCv3 ensure that files are located in certain memory addresses that are required for what DCv3 does?

[FRanatic]

Erm... final question. Would it be possible for me to do the nand dump and use DCv3 to get cfw, and then dump the contents of my memory stick into a file on my computer for later use so I could use the memory stick normally? Or does DCv3 ensure that files are located in certain memory addresses that are required for what DCv3 does?

Pnce you are on cfw, you can leave the stick as is. Only the ipl is stored on a different partition. The rest of the files are in the root. The DCv3 files do not interfer with normal usage.
Just create the folders on the stick which you'll need. That way you'll always have DCv3 on standby, just in case.

-FRanatic

[ogredeschnique]

Pnce you are on cfw, you can leave the stick as is. Only the ipl is stored on a different partition. The rest of the files are in the root. The DCv3 files do not interfer with normal usage.
Just create the folders on the stick which you'll need. That way you'll always have DCv3 on standby, just in case.

-FRanatic

So, keeping the stick "as is" is pretty much standard procedure? It's amazing how something like that ends up seeming like a "momentus reveal".
So the nand dump is really important. Gotcha. I should be able to switch back to OFW and do whatever, then make a nand dump and switch back and not do everything that I did before. I feel so free. Like imbaciles should be. THis stuff IS kind of confusing, after all.

[xist]

I've just read that every time a new cfw is installed that you should format flash1...so from the Official 3.60 i'd use DCv3 to install 3.71 m33-2 ->format flash1 -> Install 3.71 M33-4 ->Format flash1 -> Ready to go!

Is that correct, and if so what are the effects of (not) doing it?

[FRanatic]

I've just read that every time a new cfw is installed that you should format flash1...so from the Official 3.60 i'd use DCv3 to install 3.71 m33-2 ->format flash1 -> Install 3.71 M33-4 ->Format flash1 -> Ready to go!

Is that correct, and if so what are the effects of (not) doing it?

Formatting flash1 gives the psp a 'fresh' start. It can resolve issues like iso's and homebrew not booting.
It's not really neccesary but recommended.

-FRanatic

[xist]

What will be in there before and after the CFW install? By formatting will i lose anything i'd want at a later date (is a backup necessary?) or is flash1 effectively empty in a new psp?

[FRanatic]

What will be in there before and after the CFW install? By formatting will i lose anything i'd want at a later date (is a backup necessary?) or is flash1 effectively empty in a new psp?

You'll loose settings like time, date, sys language, background, networks settings, etc. After the format the psp will ask you to enter your settings the first time you boot the psp.

-FRanatic

[xist]

Thank you for the help!:)

[merlin8u]

I have done a few fat psps and a slim psp but I have never backed up the rand. What problem can come of this as all the psps work fine so far?
Thanks

[FRanatic]

I have done a few fat psps and a slim psp but I have never backed up the rand. What problem can come of this as all the psps work fine so far?
Thanks

Like all backups, it's just a safety precaution. When you backup the nand you you have all the important files on backup. Especially the ID storage is very usefull to have backed up.
Nand dumps can be done at any time. If you now have full functioning psp's, make the backups and keep them safe just in case you might need them in the future.

-FRanatic

[merlin8u]

You guys all had me worried. Whew!! Can I back up all my psps onto the magic stick? I used an extra 2gig memstick for it.

[rmg]

Intro:
guide snipped
-FRanatic

Thanks for this FRanatic.

I just got a new slim.

Im waiting on a pandora battery from a mate.

Im gonna create the mem stick using the total n00b installer linked in the first post.

Hopefully all will go well :)

[mike963]

Total success on my PhatPSP with no trouble. But when I got to the slim, I put the hard modded battery into the psp and instead of the menu being loaded from the stick, it appearantly did nothing but power up into the blank recovery screen.

I pressed X and let it sit. After a minute, it powered off. I switched out the battery and powered up to find that my wallpaper was missing. Checked the System Information and everything is as though the CFW went right on to the psp like it should have. This is just to let people, who receive no menu, know that:
Press X to install 3.71 M33
Press O to install original 3.71
Press [] to dump the nand
Press L+R+start+home to restore nand dump (dangerous!)

I did have OFW 3.80 so the blank screen might have been the result of a really sad attempt to keep this from happening. THis was my first time dealing with CFW. Thank you for the post, info links and files. ogredeschnique

I had the same situation, thanks for your post.
However, now i can only boot up by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, then replacing the battery. I want to get a second battery for everyday use. Will those cheap ones on ebay work? or does it have to be an official sony battery?

[dinoblue]

I had the same situation, thanks for your post.
However, now i can only boot up by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, then replacing the battery. I want to get a second battery for everyday use. Will those cheap ones on ebay work? or does it have to be an official sony battery?

you can return the battery to normal by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, replace the battery, run the battery creator and then pick the one which says to return the battery to its normal mode. :)

[FRanatic]

I had the same situation, thanks for your post.
However, now i can only boot up by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, then replacing the battery. I want to get a second battery for everyday use. Will those cheap ones on ebay work? or does it have to be an official sony battery?

If you don't have a slim, you can install the Multi Boot Loader. That allows you to boot into DCv3/Pandora or the xmb with the pandorized battery. Holding LTRG will boot DCv3/Pandora, otherwise you'll boot normally.
Doesn't work for slim.

-FRanatic

[simon k]

i have a psp slim and want to run custom firmware.
I have access to a fat psp running 3.71 M33-3 how do i find out if it has the 1.50 kernel as i wish to make the pandoras battery.

[tinpanalley]

Similar question here...

"To create the DCv3 yourself you need the 1.50 eboot, the 3.40 eboot and the 3.71 eboot. Also use the DCv3 attachment."

How do I know which kernel my fat PSP has? Or do I have to get all three boots?
Also, how do I run the app that's going to make the Pandora battery on my Fat PSP?

[FRanatic]

Ask the owner. If it has 1.50 kernel it was installed seperately. So the owner would know.
But if it doesn't have the 1.50 kernel there's no problem. DCv3 installer doesn't need it. As for the battery creator, just use the tool for 3.xx kernel.

-FRanatic

[simon k]

thanks so how do i create the battery do i install the DCv3 programme and the tool for 3.xx kernel. on the memory stick

[FRanatic]

Use the downloads in the first post. Read the readme's included. Everything is explained in them. If you still don't understand, post back.

-FRanatic

[simon k]

the downloads in your sig?

thanks

[tinpanalley]

You're the best, man. Putting up with all these questions.

I must be dense, but if I can't ask the person who flashed my fat PSP whether there is a 1.50 kernel on it, where can I check that? Although isn't the DCv3 installer going to work regardless of whether you have 1.50 kernel or not?
Lastly, I'll be getting the slim I'm going to flash very soon. It's the star wars version. Is there anything I should check on it to make sure it can be flashed? Weird firmware issues, serial numbers, etc? Or is it gonna be fine?

[FRanatic]

@ simon k & tinpanalley:
The DCv3 installer will run without 1.50 kernel.

You need to set the right kernel to game folder in recovery.
To get into recovery mode, completely switch off the psp. Hold RTRG and power up. You will see a text menu.
Scroll to 'configuration'with the d-pad and hit CROSS to select it. Scroll down to 'Game folder homebrew'.
Make sure 3.xx kernel is selected. If it says 1.50 kernel, hit CROSS to change it.
If that's done choose 'back' and then choose 'exit', the xmb will boot.

All you have to do now is place the DCv3 installer and Battery Tool for 3.xx kernel in the /PSP/GAME folder. Run them from the memstick under game.

@ simon k: All the downloads are in the first post of this thread
@ tinpanalley: All psp's know today can be unlocked with this procedure. No need to check or look for signs.

-FRanatic

[Garrett67]

Can you please explain this? I cannot figure out what c+d is. I hit 40 and the mind goes ! I dont' understand this step and although its probably obvious, I'm not quite understanding the references.

- Once finished, u will have msipl.bin on root. If you already have a pandora
ms, you don't have to do this step (ipl doesn't changes lol), otherwise,
use c+d msinst to install ipl on ms; or use dd command from unix, or any
hex-edit program to write on sector 16 on the physical drive.

[tinpanalley]

Ok FRanatic, (...or anyone else)
I'll probably be leaving you alone soon. I'm getting this slim PSP today with a battery. The battery will not have the Pandora files on it. It's just gonna be a straight up fat PSP battery. I will no longer though have my modded PSP to flash the new battery with. Is there anything I will be able to do to mod my new slim PSP? Or will I absolutely need the fat modded psp?

Let me make it real simple: With a slim PSP and a fat PSP battery and no modded PSP available to me, can I mod my new slim PSP?

[ogredeschnique]

I had the same situation, thanks for your post.
However, now i can only boot up by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, then replacing the battery. I want to get a second battery for everyday use. Will those cheap ones on ebay work? or does it have to be an official sony battery?

If you hard modded the battery, I think that you have to solder parts back together. The day I read about the hard mod, I went out and bought a new sony battery before I began to open up the one I had. Do research on cheap batteries.

tinpanalley wrote:
Let me make it real simple: With a slim PSP and a fat PSP battery and no modded PSP available to me, can I mod my new slim PSP?

You can do the hard mod, but run the battery down to empty first.

[ogredeschnique]

I had the same situation, thanks for your post.
However, now i can only boot up by removing the battery, plugging in the charger, then replacing the battery. I want to get a second battery for everyday use. Will those cheap ones on ebay work? or does it have to be an official sony battery?

If you hard modded the battery, I think that you have to solder parts back together. The day I read about the hard mod, I went out and bought a new sony battery before I began to open up the one I had. Do research on cheap batteries.

Ok FRanatic, (...or anyone else)
I'll probably be leaving you alone soon. I'm getting this slim PSP today with a battery. The battery will not have the Pandora files on it. It's just gonna be a straight up fat PSP battery. I will no longer though have my modded PSP to flash the new battery with. Is there anything I will be able to do to mod my new slim PSP? Or will I absolutely need the fat modded psp?

Let me make it real simple: With a slim PSP and a fat PSP battery and no modded PSP available to me, can I mod my new slim PSP?

You will have to hard mod the battery and use the files in the first post of this thread. Also look at the post I made for the blind instalation.

[tinpanalley]

"Read the readme's included. Everything is explained in them. If you still don't understand, post back."

Ok FRantic, I've tried to go through this and it's not that it's not clear, I just think I'm missing some understanding for this to make sense for me. I've placed the Battery Tool for 3.XX in "the PSP/GAME371" folder.

I'm on my fat PSP doing this with a 256 MB card to prep the Pandora battery and memory stick to flash my new slim PSP tomorrow.

Sorry to do this, but what's next?

[mikeydangerous]

I got Despertar del Cementerio, and followed all of the instructions, but I've gotten some strange results.

I have a Slim running 3.72, and when I have the MS in and put in the battery, the green power light comes on, but I can't see anything on the screen and I can't do anything.

A friend of mine has a Fat running 3.51 and when I used the MS and battery on his everything worked, but instead of installing 3.71m33, it downgraded his to 1.50 and I had to go from there.

Another friend of mine has a Fat running 3.71m33 and he tried the MS and battery just to see what would happen and he got the same as me, the power light would come on, but he couldn't see anything on the screen either.

Anyone know what's happening here?

[JoMacHo]

u should use despertar v3, v1 is the one that doesn't show anything on slim's screen and downgrades fats into 1.50.

[deli]

thanx alot for this

[kazuni]

I wonder if if will make one for the 3.80m33 =)?

[FRanatic]

I wonder if if will make one for the 3.80m33 =)?

Yes, the DCv4 (?) will come. It will install M33 3.80

-FRanatic

[pslimp]

I have a PSP slim upgraded to official 3.80, I don't know anyone with a 1.5. I hardware modded the battery by lifting pin 5 to make a Pandora. The screen won't work on the slim using a hardware Pandora, but the system is still running (blind install).

I have an 8gb Pro Dou memory stick. This works fine in the PSP and the DDC3 tool will format it and set it up for M33 install.

When I boot the PSP with the DDC3 stick in using the charger alone, I can see the setup files stored on it - can't run them from XMD since it's 3.80 official. I want to install M33 3.71, so chose option 4 when using DDC3 ('debrick and install M33').

Now I turn it off, drop the hardware Pandora in with the Magic Stick and wait. Nothing on the screen, but that's to be expected. If I hit X, none of the lights flash as I think they should if the install is actually running.

If I drop the battery out and put the charger in, it'll just boot to the official 3.80 XMD.

What could be going wrong? Watching the youtube videos, with the DDC3 stick and Pandora, I should just have to drop the memory stick and Pandora in, then hit X.

[FRanatic]

You might want to try creating DCv3 on a smaller memstick.
Maximium you can use is 4GB.

-FRanatic

[pslimp]

You might want to try creating DCv3 on a smaller memstick.
Maximium you can use is 4GB.

-FRanatic

That's annoying, I only just bought the 8gb one thinking it'd be useful once I have M33 installed - don't have any others.

Do you think DDC4 will support 8gb? Once M33 is installed will it read an 8gb stick?

I can either repair my Pandora battery and use it normally (but it took quite a bit of effort to make and will take more to repair), or buy a normal battery hoping that my stick will be supported in the next update.

Thanks for the help!

[Pejmany]

Can you, as of yet, install only despertar del cementrio on 3.80 M33? Or should i just wait for the pandora installation?

[FRanatic]

That's annoying, I only just bought the 8gb one thinking it'd be useful once I have M33 installed - don't have any others.

Do you think DDC4 will support 8gb? Once M33 is installed will it read an 8gb stick?

I can either repair my Pandora battery and use it normally (but it took quite a bit of effort to make and will take more to repair), or buy a normal battery hoping that my stick will be supported in the next update.

Thanks for the help!

The reason the 8GB stick wont work is the 1.50 ipl which is installed on it to get DCv3 working. The 1.50 fw doesn't support 8GB sticks, that's why.

Once you are on M33 the 8GB stick works just fine.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Can you, as of yet, install only despertar del cementrio on 3.80 M33? Or should i just wait for the pandora installation?

Don't quite get what you are asking.
DCv3 will not allow you to go straight into M33 3.80. Possibly DCv4 (yet to be coded and released) will do that for you. DAX hinted it would come in the M33 3.80 readme.

You can use DCv3 to flash M33 3.71-2 to ANY psp known today, regardless of fw version, so with 3.80 official installed it will work just fine.

When creating DCv3 on M33 3.80 you will have problems when installing 3.71-2. I recommend not doing so. If you want a DCv3 stick and you are on M33 3.80, just use the Totalnewbieasyinstaller.

Hope your answer is above.

-FRanatic

[Pejmany]

Don't quite get what you are asking.
DCv3 will not allow you to go straight into M33 3.80. Possibly DCv4 (yet to be coded and released) will do that for you. DAX hinted it would come in the M33 3.80 readme.

You can use DCv3 to flash M33 3.71-2 to ANY psp known today, regardless of fw version, so with 3.80 official installed it will work just fine.

When creating DCv3 on M33 3.80 you will have problems when installing 3.71-2. I recommend not doing so. If you want a DCv3 stick and you are on M33 3.80, just use the Totalnewbieasyinstaller.

Hope your answer is above.

-FRanatic

Sorry man, i said it wrong. I'm M33 (3.80) me self. I wanted to know if you CAN install it, because i've been trying to downgrade some poeple's psp, but i was stupid and didn't create my pandora's before upgrading. Would this work with downgrading OTHER psp (which are official).

P.S. I don't know why, but i sound like a noob, right?

[FRanatic]

You can use DCv3 to downgrade other psp's. But like I said in my previous post:
I do NOT recommend using a magic memstick with DCv3, created on M33 3.80.
It could brick the psp you flash.

Instead use the easy installer (see first post in this thread for the link) and create you stick with that. As for the battery, use the batTool 0.5, work fine under M33 3.80

-FRanatic

[Pejmany]

Okay, downloading easy installer now. So, in what series does it go?

Easyinstaller, DCv3, then BatTool?

or

Easyinstaller, BatTool, then DCv3?

Also, my eeprom didn't get backed up right, so my battery's an autoboot with no serial. If i get someone else's serial, would it cause problems putting that serial on mine?

Plus, how did i make a nand again (i forget)?

[FRanatic]

Ok.

Run the easyinstaller on your computer. That installs DCv3 to your stick (choose option 4 in the menu).

Once that is done run the batTool on the psp. Use it to create a service battery.
If you convert it back, just use the option of the fake serial. Works just fine.

The nand dump is the first thing you do when you boot DCv3. Hit SQUARE to start the dump.

-FRanatic

[pslimp]

The reason the 8GB stick wont work is the 1.50 ipl which is installed on it to get DCv3 working. The 1.50 fw doesn't support 8GB sticks, that's why.

Once you are on M33 the 8GB stick works just fine.

-FRanatic

That sounds cool, but I just tried it with my mates 32 mb stick and it wouldn't install, so do I need one bigger than that?

[FRanatic]

That sounds cool, but I just tried it with my mates 32 mb stick and it wouldn't install, so do I need one bigger than that?

Yes, it needs to be a Pro Duo stick. So from 64MB upto 4GB (included) will work.

-FRanatic

[Pejmany]

Ok.

Run the easyinstaller on your computer. That installs DCv3 to your stick (choose option 4 in the menu).

Once that is done run the batTool on the psp. Use it to create a service battery.
If you convert it back, just use the option of the fake serial. Works just fine.

The nand dump is the first thing you do when you boot DCv3. Hit SQUARE to start the dump.

-FRanatic

Thanks man.

[steplay29]

done a psp phat and a slim using this method and they flashed no problems at all.said at end of flashing successful.took battery out and put into non pandora one and switched on,but it froze at the xbm and then turned of,went o sh_t messed up psp's.

went into recovery mode then advance then used the format flash1 and reset settings.boths psp's now play fine.was just wondering is this a common problem.i am running vista ultimate and i know mspformat does not work so i used this command instead format X: /fs:fat X being your drive letter.

think this might be the reason y i have to use format flash1?

[FRanatic]

done a psp phat and a slim using this method and they flashed no problems at all.said at end of flashing successful.took battery out and put into non pandora one and switched on,but it froze at the xbm and then turned of,went o sh_t messed up psp's.

went into recovery mode then advance then used the format flash1 and reset settings.boths psp's now play fine.was just wondering is this a common problem.i am running vista ultimate and i know mspformat does not work so i used this command instead format X: /fs:fat X being your drive letter.

think this might be the reason y i have to use format flash1?

Did you create the DCv3 stick on a psp with a custom ptf theme ?
If so, that could create the problem. Registry files are copied, which look for the ptf theme on the stick. If the ptf file is not present it won't display the xmb correctly and it will crash and shutdown.

-FRanatic

[koji_nanami]

Ok.

Run the easyinstaller on your computer. That installs DCv3 to your stick (choose option 4 in the menu).

Once that is done run the batTool on the psp. Use it to create a service battery.
If you convert it back, just use the option of the fake serial. Works just fine.

The nand dump is the first thing you do when you boot DCv3. Hit SQUARE to start the dump.

-FRanatic

Are you sure? I got the totalnewbie pack but on a psp forum everyone told me to avoid it because it contains Cementario V2 not the latest V3 so it's not fully compatible with the Slims (no visible menu for example). So they suggested to find someone with a CF so i can create a DC3 memory.

Thinking about it there is no way to modify the Totalnewbie updating its files with the Cementario3 and Pandora 3xx r3a?

[steplay29]

yes i did create the stick on a psp with a custom theme.was a vista theme if i remember correct.do i have to make a new stick and copy the ptf file over or can i just copy that file onto the stick i have already made,and if i do where do i stick it (no smart asses now lol).many thanks.

[steplay29]

made another memory stick,this time without a custom theme.when i booted up psp i got the blue screen of death the one where it asks you to press O to repair.so i took out the battery and tried it again same thing,but did not want to press O as i heard some psp's were bricking (is this true?)so removed battery and booted into recovery.went to advanced and used format settings and hey it works.is this the norm?

[irulethegalaxy]

Forgive my utter noobness . . . it's early in the morning for me and I am just not following this for some reason.

I have a MMS and a Pandora (phat PSP battery modded to put CFW onto a slim). To turn my MMS (used to put 3.60 m33 onto my slim) into a cementario v3, do I just need to copy over the DdCv3 files?


EDIT: to clarify, this is where I am not getting it. I have the pandora, so, as I understand it, this is what I need to get/do:

>>- To create the DCv3 yourself you need the 1.50 eboot, the 3.40 eboot and the 3.71 eboot. Also use the DCv3 attachment.<<

Okay, download that stuff. No prob. What do I do with it once I've got it? Plop it all in the memstick root and run the DCv3?

Sorry, I realize this must be one of the dumbest questions EVER.:(

[FRanatic]

made another memory stick,this time without a custom theme.when i booted up psp i got the blue screen of death the one where it asks you to press O to repair.so i took out the battery and tried it again same thing,but did not want to press O as i heard some psp's were bricking (is this true?)so removed battery and booted into recovery.went to advanced and used format settings and hey it works.is this the norm?

Yes there have been reported bricks due to the BSoD loop. I also bricked it. But hey, what is a brick when you have DCv3/Pandora ? You can always recover.
You did the right thing. Don't press O and format flash1 from recovery will break the BSoD loop.
It happens.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Are you sure? I got the totalnewbie pack but on a psp forum everyone told me to avoid it because it contains Cementario V2 not the latest V3 so it's not fully compatible with the Slims (no visible menu for example). So they suggested to find someone with a CF so i can create a DC3 memory.

Thinking about it there is no way to modify the Totalnewbie updating its files with the Cementario3 and Pandora 3xx r3a?

AFAIK, it installs DCv3, but I could be off. It's not really a problem though. Once you are on cfw M33 3.71 you can creat DCv3 regularly.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Forgive my utter noobness . . . it's early in the morning for me and I am just not following this for some reason.

I have a MMS and a Pandora (phat PSP battery modded to put CFW onto a slim). To turn my MMS (used to put 3.60 m33 onto my slim) into a cementario v3, do I just need to copy over the DdCv3 files?


EDIT: to clarify, this is where I am not getting it. I have the pandora, so, as I understand it, this is what I need to get/do:

>>- To create the DCv3 yourself you need the 1.50 eboot, the 3.40 eboot and the 3.71 eboot. Also use the DCv3 attachment.<<

Okay, download that stuff. No prob. What do I do with it once I've got it? Plop it all in the memstick root and run the DCv3?

Sorry, I realize this must be one of the dumbest questions EVER.:(

I assume you have a psp running cfw. If that's the case you are almost right. If you want to know what to do with the files, read the readme which comes with DCv3. When it points to mspformat and msinst, you can also find those included in the DCv3 download.

-FRanatic

[Tumalu]

Hey guys. I have been out for so long and I really need to get up-to-date. It's hard and many would annoy me for asking things that are certainly already posted somewhere. But I can't search everything and I get more and more confused when I do so (I know myself ^^).

I have a couple of questions and I hope that someone or more someone's can help me answer them :)

First of all is this DCv stuff ONLY to unbrick PSP's or also to install firmware like 3.80 M33-5 to any PSP with any firmware? Or am I completely wrong here? Then I own a Phap PSP with 3.52 M33-4 wich works great so far. But I love playing final fantasy games and they already run quite well on that CFW. However I want to go to 3.80 M33-5 too. Is it possible to go from 3.52 M33-4 to 3.80 M33-5 in one step ? Stuff I still don't get is how u can get a CFW like mine (3.52 M33-4) with 1.50 kernel or not ? does this matter and why it's not always with 1.50 kernel but optional choice? and how to install btw? Things like this I still don't really get but I really want to understand all of this. I did install 3.52 M33-4 some months ago somehow and I was happy when it worked.

Can I just buy an extra battery and mem card only to make something like this DCV using my phat psp 3.52 M33-4? I am really still so confused... I need to know what it does and how to install 3.80 M33-5 without unbricking my phat :) So is it wise to create DCV v4?

All help is extremely welcome! Thanks a lot in advance :) Send me PM's or reply here I will read asap!

[irulethegalaxy]

I assume you have a psp running cfw. If that's the case you are almost right. If you want to know what to do with the files, read the readme which comes with DCv3. When it points to mspformat and msinst, you can also find those included in the DCv3 download.

-FRanatic

Thank you. I'll take a look at it tonight when I am home (and have had enough caffeine to be mentally alert lol). I'll probably have more doofus questions though :(. I'll read the readme through THREE times before I ask though :D.

BTW, your bug creeps me all the hell out. First time I saw it I thought it was real . . . (I kind of have a bug phobia).

[FRanatic]

Thank you. I'll take a look at it tonight when I am home (and have had enough caffeine to be mentally alert lol). I'll probably have more doofus questions though :(. I'll read the readme through THREE times before I ask though :D.

BTW, your bug creeps me all the hell out. First time I saw it I thought it was real . . . (I kind of have a bug phobia).

Huh ??
What bug ?

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Hey guys. I have been out for so long and I really need to get up-to-date. It's hard and many would annoy me for asking things that are certainly already posted somewhere. But I can't search everything and I get more and more confused when I do so (I know myself ^^).

I have a couple of questions and I hope that someone or more someone's can help me answer them :)

First of all is this DCv stuff ONLY to unbrick PSP's or also to install firmware like 3.80 M33-5 to any PSP with any firmware? Or am I completely wrong here? Then I own a Phap PSP with 3.52 M33-4 wich works great so far. But I love playing final fantasy games and they already run quite well on that CFW. However I want to go to 3.80 M33-5 too. Is it possible to go from 3.52 M33-4 to 3.80 M33-5 in one step ? Stuff I still don't get is how u can get a CFW like mine (3.52 M33-4) with 1.50 kernel or not ? does this matter and why it's not always with 1.50 kernel but optional choice? and how to install btw? Things like this I still don't really get but I really want to understand all of this. I did install 3.52 M33-4 some months ago somehow and I was happy when it worked.

Can I just buy an extra battery and mem card only to make something like this DCV using my phat psp 3.52 M33-4? I am really still so confused... I need to know what it does and how to install 3.80 M33-5 without unbricking my phat :) So is it wise to create DCV v4?

All help is extremely welcome! Thanks a lot in advance :) Send me PM's or reply here I will read asap!

You could upgrade to M33 3.80-5 with DCv4 when your psp isn't bricked. But some memstick drivers are screwed by sony in 3.80. So to avoid problems it's better to stay off it for now. As you really do not need to upgrade as your games are running fine, I'd wait if I were you.
Also you are already running cfw, so you do not really need DCv* to upgrade.
My advise, would be to create a DCv3. That installs M33 3.71-2.
Make a nand dump before upgrading !!
Make sure you read the first post again. All the questions you just asked are explained there.

-FRanatic

[TiagoMetal]

Hi people.
I´ve already read all the posts, but I still have a doubt.
I´ve a pandora´s battery (the first release), and now, i´d like to update to DCv4. Is it necessary any change on the battery? Or the update will be make only on the MS?

I´ve downloaded the TOTAL Newbieasy Installer PandorasMenu and Despertar del Cementerio v4.

Thanks for the help.

[JoMacHo]

Does battery tool 0.5 restore a battery without backup?

[FRanatic]

Hi people.
I´ve already read all the posts, but I still have a doubt.
I´ve a pandora´s battery (the first release), and now, i´d like to update to DCv4. Is it necessary any change on the battery? Or the update will be make only on the MS?

I´ve downloaded the TOTAL Newbieasy Installer PandorasMenu and Despertar del Cementerio v4.

Thanks for the help.

The battery stays the same. No need to change it.
You can install DCv4 on your pandora stick. I assume you have a psp on cfw.
I suggest you use the DCv4 attachment. The newbi installer doesn't install DCv4, but an earlier version.
Grab the DCv4 attachment and read the included readme for instructions.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

Does battery tool 0.5 restore a battery without backup?

Yes. It can write a fake serial to the battery, making it work like normal again.
Writing back the complete backup isn't recommended as it can screw up the battery eeprom, resulting in all sorts of weird problems.

-FRanatic

[JoMacHo]

Thanks FRanatic.

[JoMacHo]

Huh ??
What bug ?

-FRanatic

lololololololololololololol.

Well, sorry for the double post.

[moneyslap03]

nice i like

[TiagoMetal]

The battery stays the same. No need to change it.
You can install DCv4 on your pandora stick. I assume you have a psp on cfw.
I suggest you use the DCv4 attachment. The newbi installer doesn't install DCv4, but an earlier version.
Grab the DCv4 attachment and read the included readme for instructions.

-FRanatic

Thank you very much for the help FRanatic.

[outer92]

http://www.mediafire.com/?c9dxoxyzbd4

[FRanatic]

http://www.mediafire.com/?c9dxoxyzbd4

Thanks for the heads up. I think I'll do a complete rewrite of the [HOWTO] next weekend.
Any info on the installer ?

-FRanatic

[thefungusinmymi]

thankyou very much for this guide. it is very helpful, as the Universal Unbricker can be quite confusing.

i have just a few quick questions:

-i am planning to use a 4gb ms for the magic memory stick. i have heard that only memory sticks below 2gb should be used though. also, this memory stick is a sony memory stick pro, but when i press the triangle button on the XMB it says: Magicgate: Unknown. this leads me to believe the stick may be fake correct? I have never had a problem with it. if i use it, and it has 'unknown' for magic gate, will it still work correctly for the unbrick/downgrade?

-Is the Easy Installer Posted Above ok to use? i downloaded it and it looked pretty ok. the reason i originally bricked my psp was because i used an 'easy installer' though, so i am a bit nervous using another again!

thankyou!
thefungusinmymilk

[FRanatic]

thankyou very much for this guide. it is very helpful, as the Universal Unbricker can be quite confusing.

i have just a few quick questions:

-i am planning to use a 4gb ms for the magic memory stick. i have heard that only memory sticks below 2gb should be used though. also, this memory stick is a sony memory stick pro, but when i press the triangle button on the XMB it says: Magicgate: Unknown. this leads me to believe the stick may be fake correct? I have never had a problem with it. if i use it, and it has 'unknown' for magic gate, will it still work correctly for the unbrick/downgrade?

-Is the Easy Installer Posted Above ok to use? i downloaded it and it looked pretty ok. the reason i originally bricked my psp was because i used an 'easy installer' though, so i am a bit nervous using another again!

thankyou!
thefungusinmymilk

There's no guarantee that a fake stick will perform without problems. It could work or not. But 4GB sticks will work.

I don't know, I haven't used it yet. That's for the upcoming weekend. Meanwhile I suggest you use the tool and downloads from the first post, as they work and are well documented.

-FRanatic

[Jonny_doe]

http://www.mediafire.com/?c9dxoxyzbd4

Many thank for this , i'll try this out tomorrow .. ;)

[outer92]

http://www.mediafire.com/?c9dxoxyzbd4

add in convert to pandora battery and 3.80 for fat 1.50 addon kernel.

coming soon

[outer92]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.

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if you are a slim or fat owner, already running cfw

For both Fat and slim PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY-Hellcat's Pandora Installer

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.


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For Fat Pspinstall 1.50 addon kernel for 3.80m33
GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the 1.50 addon
kernel

[whysolate]

Thanks FRanatic! This thread really has the most complete information on CFW for newbies. outsider92, thanks for the download..but it lacks info on how to use those files. FRanatic, I'll be waiting for you to update your guide before i do anything else. Good day all!

[FRanatic]

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For Fat PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.
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.....

Mind you people, this still requires a homebrew capable psp. And yes, that is still a psp with either a cfw or a classic psp with 1.50 on it.

-FRanatic

[Pejmany]

Could you use the XMB recovery menu (recovery.prx) to make your battery into pandora instead of cody's?

[FRanatic]

Could you use the XMB recovery menu (recovery.prx) to make your battery into pandora instead of cody's?

I don't quite follow. What exactly do you mean ?

EDIT: I will try to rewrite the first post tomorrow. Also I will be adding a link to a revised Easy Installer for DCv4. Stay tuned...

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

UPDATE !! UPDATE !! UPDATE !! UPDATE !!
First post is now updated. Easy installer for DCv4 added (to be used without homebrew capable psp).

Also added an app to check if your new slim can convert batteries.

-FRanatic

[whysolate]

Hi, I've updated to 3.71 m33. Couldn't download 3.80 from rapidshare :( But after update there's a corrupted data. Is it normal?

[outer92]

Hi, I've updated to 3.71 m33. Couldn't download 3.80 from rapidshare :( But after update there's a corrupted data. Is it normal?

you mean update 3.71m33 corrupted data?

[outer92]

UPDATE !! UPDATE !! UPDATE !! UPDATE !!
First post is now updated. Easy installer for DCv4 added (to be used without homebrew capable psp).

Also added an app to check if your new slim can convert batteries.

-FRanatic
cant download from rapidshare

[whysolate]

you mean update 3.71m33 corrupted data?

yeah..i updated with TOTALnewbi easyInstaller...

[realg187]

Intro:
NOTICE: Newer slims can't convert batteries due to $ony hardware revisions. If you are a slim owner, already running cfw, who wants to check if you can or cannot convert batteries, run the PSPident tool. You can find it in the attachments.
Your slim can't convert batteries if the app displays these values:
Tachyon:0x00500000
Baryon:0x00234000
Pommel:0x00000123

Motherboard Type: Slim (02g)
Motherboard Model: TA-085 v2

I notice Des.Cemetery (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=89836) 4 also displays these values, so could one use that to check too (since I already have a DC4 stick).

But then again PSPident would still be good for those who dont already have a PB...

[realg187]

Okay Tachyon is 0x00500000,Pommel is 0x00000123, but Baryon isn't 0x00234000 but 0x0022B200.

Motherboard type is Slim (02g), but model is TA-085 not TA-085 v2.

Can mine write serials?

PS, is it safe to give these numbers out, like your mac adress isn't safe to for somereason.

[whysolate]

Okay Tachyon is 0x00500000,Pommel is 0x00000123, but Baryon isn't 0x00234000 but 0x0022B200.

Motherboard type is Slim (02g), but model is TA-085 not TA-085 v2.

Can mine write serials?

PS, is it safe to give these numbers out, like your mac adress isn't safe to for somereason.

same here...

[realg187]

same here...

Your numbers are the same?

I got mine in September, so I assume it was a early model...

[ogredeschnique]

Hi, I've updated to 3.71 m33. Couldn't download 3.80 from rapidshare :( But after update there's a corrupted data. Is it normal?you mean update 3.71m33 corrupted data?

I think he means when the install was through, there was corrupted data in the game folder. I had the same thing happen, but it was just the %pandora% folder or something like that.

(jk)Calm down. Your app is still righteous. Everything's ok.(jk)

[FRanatic]

@ realg and whysolate:

Like I said, if your psp displays those values you can't convert batteries. So if your psp dipsplays other values you can.
Still not convinced, just try for yourself.

@ outer92:

I'll upload the pack somewhere else aswell. Probably next weekend.

-FRanatic

[thefungusinmymi]

hi there,

thanks for this guide, it was very helpful.

i have successfully installed 3.80 M33-5 using the universal unbricker but i have one question that is probably very stupid....

what do i do now???

when i try to turn on the psp it goes straight to the DCv4 screen asking what option i would like. i have tried turning it on with the memory stick and battery out, just using ac adaptor but it does nothing - just a black screen, until i put the memory stick or battery in.

what should i do???

[thefungusinmymi]

sorry about the previous post, it started to work now. was weird. i just left it for about 10 minutes and tried again with just the ac adaptor and it managed to load to the XMB this time. thanks again!

[outer92]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora[/FONT][/B]

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

if you are a slim or fat owner, already running cfw

For both Fat and slim PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY-Hellcat's Pandora Installer

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Fat Pspinstall 1.50 addon kernel for 3.80m33
GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the 1.50 addon
kernel

[retsok]

Just a question about the "latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora".
I have succesfully installed this new version on my FAT PSP. So now I have a Pandora FAT battery and Pandora memory stick.
I want to continue to use this on PSP Slim/Light and have the following questions:
- 2 month ago I also updated a PSP Slim/Light. At that time when plugin the FAT battery into Slim/light PSP there was no screen visable. Completely black. Will this also happen with this latest version? So no menu visable to press X to install 3.80M33 version?
- Please correct me if am wrong... the only thing I have to do is to plugin the Pandora FAT battery and the Pandora memory stick into the PSP Slim/Light and press X to install the latest 3.80M33-5. Or do I need to take more actions? This Slim/Light PSP is from the self without any Custom Firmware.

Thanks in advanced,

Retsok

[merlin8u]

I also did a slim with the old version that made you execute blindly. I used the new version on a slim and it display's the options and can be viewed while updating.

[outer92]

Just a question about the "latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora".
I have succesfully installed this new version on my FAT PSP. So now I have a Pandora FAT battery and Pandora memory stick.
I want to continue to use this on PSP Slim/Light and have the following questions:
- 2 month ago I also updated a PSP Slim/Light. At that time when plugin the FAT battery into Slim/light PSP there was no screen visable. Completely black. Will this also happen with this latest version? So no menu visable to press X to install 3.80M33 version?
- Please correct me if am wrong... the only thing I have to do is to plugin the Pandora FAT battery and the Pandora memory stick into the PSP Slim/Light and press X to install the latest 3.80M33-5. Or do I need to take more actions? This Slim/Light PSP is from the self without any Custom Firmware.

Thanks in advanced,

Retsok

just plugin your memory magic stick and pandora battery , follow the display screen will do

[gojoe]

for a guy like me things like this aren't necessary but greatly appreciated for the ease of use VISTA users remember you cannot format memsticks (moving the 250kb cache) i had to go steal my old laptop from my dad (again for the 5th time) had 3.90m33 installed isnt it supposed to have better pops support cuz after installing lunar 2 wouldn't load cut scenes and would freeze trying to do so so i reverted back to 3.80m33-5 ta da! maybe i screwed up but that doesnt normally happen i'm more likely to drop my psp instead besides i dont really like skype so much

[FRanatic]

for a guy like me things like this aren't necessary but greatly appreciated for the ease of use VISTA users remember you cannot format memsticks (moving the 250kb cache) i had to go steal my old laptop from my dad (again for the 5th time) had 3.90m33 installed isnt it supposed to have better pops support cuz after installing lunar 2 wouldn't load cut scenes and would freeze trying to do so so i reverted back to 3.80m33-5 ta da! maybe i screwed up but that doesnt normally happen i'm more likely to drop my psp instead besides i dont really like skype so much

Really sorry, but your contribution to this thread is what ?
If you came just to express your 'feelings', you could have written your reply in sentences. Makes it a lot easier to read.

But if it's about the non compatibility with Vista, I'm planning on adding compatibility for vista to the latest easy installer any time soon.

-FRanatic

[retsok]

Thanks for your reply Merlin8u and Outer92. I have succesfully installed the custom firmware on the PSP Slim/Light.

Cheers,

Retsok

[gojoe]

But if it's about the non compatibility with Vista, I'm planning on adding compatibility for vista to the latest easy installer any time soon.

-FRanatic

Vista can't do that kind of partition move. Even enabling administrative control under all users and handtyping the format commad it won't allow it. So far I haven't heard of a way. Maybe a psp app could do it? (Oh by the way sorry bout the previous post waaay too late and a too much *pepsi* to drink.)

[FRanatic]

Vista can't do that kind of partition move. Even enabling administrative control under all users and handtyping the format commad it won't allow it. So far I haven't heard of a way. Maybe a psp app could do it? (Oh by the way sorry bout the previous post waaay too late and a too much *pepsi* to drink.)

I've seen a way here on mc to move the partition with vista, just need to find it now :rolleyes:

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

I added vista compatibility to the memstick installer.
However since I do not run vista I can't test it.

Therefore I am looking for people who want to test it.
So if you are willing to test the installer on VISTA please PM me. I'll send you the right files and instructions.

-FRanatic

[realg187]

My Eazy installer werks w/ Vista...

[FRanatic]

My Eazy installer werks w/ Vista...

Mine too :rolleyes:

-FRanatic

[lordkroq]

does it really matter if we dont partition it.....and how do we get the msinst 2 write the ipl onto the ms....all i get is command prompt popping up 4 a fraction of a second on xp

[FRanatic]

Use the installer. It does everything for you.

-FRanatic

[BlaXun]

How exactly would I make such a pandora battery and do I need a 2nd battery for this?

A friend of mine has a "old" PSP (fat) and can run homebrew.
What would I need to get such a pandora battery?

[FRanatic]

How exactly would I make such a pandora battery and do I need a 2nd battery for this?

A friend of mine has a "old" PSP (fat) and can run homebrew.
What would I need to get such a pandora battery?

Did you actually bother to read the first post ?
All you need t know is right there.

-FRanatic

[BlaXun]

I DID read it.
At a point all it says is that I actually NEED such a battery.

It says I can use a PSP fat, hardmodd a battery or buy it.

But it does not say HOW the PSP fat can make it ._.

my first day with my PSP Slim and I phail miserably Q__Q

[FRanatic]

Why didn't you say so. Next time please specify your question.

The classic psp on custom fw can run a homebrew program. This program allows you to write to the batteries chip by the press of a button. That simple, no hassle. The same app can also convert your battery back to normal. No need for a second one.

-FRanatic

[BlaXun]

So I basicly could visit my friend tomorrow and with the help of his fat PSP we could make mine able to run homebrew? :3

[FRanatic]

So I basicly could visit my friend tomorrow and with the help of his fat PSP we could make mine able to run homebrew? :3

Correctomundo !

-FRanatic

[outer92]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora[/font][/b]

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

if you are a slim or fat owner, already running cfw

For both Fat and slim PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY-Hellcat's Pandora Installer

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Fat Pspinstall 1.50 addon kernel for 3.80m33
GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the 1.50 addon
kernel
__________________

[realg187]

Maybe a psp app could do it?

Exactly, Vista users simply put the hellcat files on your memory stick and run it on the PSP!

[drflux]

Correctomundo !

-FRanatic

ok first i want to say im new to this website second my cuz that visited 2 years ago had a psp and i barrowed it for three days and i fell in love with it then he left. third i just got one less than a week ago and im still researching about custom firmware pandoras battery and all of that.

ok what i really want to say is that a have two friends that go to a different school. they both have slims and i have a fat one. one of them is getting custom firmware for 10 bucks tonite (he gets it back tomarrow). he is not really technical about many electronics. the other friend is and he would probably be able to help me more. Anyways, i want to know if this can work the other way around from either of my friends or what would be my options.

[gojoe]

one of them is getting custom firmware for 10 bucks tonite (he gets it back tomarrow). he is not really technical about many electronics.

I hope your friend lent it to a guy he knows otherwise he just lost his psp and ten bucks.

[biyong_88]

I've tried hard modding my battery but I was surprised when I carcked it open cos I don't see the chip it's all covered in alluminuim like paper oh well I guess I needtoopen it up or what??

[ogredeschnique]

I've tried hard modding my battery but I was surprised when I carcked it open cos I don't see the chip it's all covered in alluminuim like paper oh well I guess I needtoopen it up or what??

THat might be a bad Idea. Theree should be a chip visable close to where the battery terminals meet the psp. (the end where that little jag sticks out.)
If it is an origional battery, with the terminals facing you, flat on the table, the chip you are looking for is toward the right. and the pin is on the far right as well. If you are dealing with an origional battery. Not sure about newer batteries.

Good luck.

[gojoe]

I've tried hard modding my battery but I was surprised when I carcked it open cos I don't see the chip it's all covered in alluminuim like paper oh well I guess I needtoopen it up or what??

Yes just pull the paper stuff off. Remember the general rules of electronics 1) Once you f*** with it your chances of returning it are slim to none (unless it's a Wal-Mart they take anything). 2) Don't bridge any metal contacts EVER! 3) If you chose not to read all the steps in a tutorial or to just skip it all together you'll end up like the kid who's pants caught fire in school coz he didn't follow directons.

[BlackBriar]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora[/font][/b]

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.



Can I install this easy installer on my phat 3.90 M33? will it be compatibe? TIA!

[FRanatic]

Exactly, Vista users simply put the hellcat files on your memory stick and run it on the PSP!

So Vista user already NEED to be on cfw to create DCv4...
It can also be done with Vista without the need for a cfw psp.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

I managed to test the improved installer on Vista. Worked like a charm.
Added bonus, the same installer works on XP aswell.

So I'll be uploading the complete pack to rapidshare later tonight. Once it's on there you can find it in the first post.

EDIT: Done. Link updated.

-FRanatic

[dynamite]

Guys
how do i turn my despertar cementerio 4
into a normal one?

[FRanatic]

Guys
how do i turn my despertar cementerio 4
into a normal one?

The stick can be used as normal.
The battery needs to be converted back to normal, by the batterytool or by hardmod (in case it was hardmodded to pandora).

-FRanatic

[dynamite]

Thnx dude
you REALLY helped me out ;)

[ClearAcidBank]

quick question here
do I need to install the 1.50 kernal addon to my 3.90 m33-2 psp
so that I can make a pandora battery and stick? or can I just go on without?
thanks:D

[FRanatic]

quick question here
do I need to install the 1.50 kernal addon to my 3.90 m33-2 psp
so that I can make a pandora battery and stick? or can I just go on without?
thanks:D

Nope. 1.50 kernel is not needed to create a pandora battery and stick.
Just make sure you use the right battery tool from the first post.

-FRanatic

[dix]

This all worked perfectly for me on a new slim. Thanks a bunch!

[ClearAcidBank]

Nope. 1.50 kernel is not needed to create a pandora battery and stick.
Just make sure you use the right battery tool from the first post.

-FRanatic

Ah, thanks
nice to know
and by the right battery, you mean the battool .5 right?

[FRanatic]

Ah, thanks
nice to know
and by the right battery, you mean the battool .5 right?

Correct.

-FRanatic

[Mobius Archer]

you say the memory stick can be used as normal after the whole process is done, but is it ok to reformat it? Do i have to leave it as normal for the cfw to function right?

[kayemill]

you say the memory stick can be used as normal after the whole process is done, but is it ok to reformat it? Do i have to leave it as normal for the cfw to function right?

If you reformat it on your PSP you will lose your partitions and the stick will no longer work as a magic memory stick. However it's not really hard to remake. just back up the files to your PC. So say a new firmware comes out and once you've installed it you format your memory stick. All you have to do is use mspformat to repartition and msinst to install the ipl, replace your backed up files and your back to a magic stick. It only takes minutes.
Hope this helps.:)

[maxdy]

i just installed DCv4 for a PSP Slim. easy as it is, does the steps apply for a PSP Phat as well? without the 1.50 addon?

[outer92]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

if you are a slim or fat owner, already running cfw

For both Fat and slim PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY-Hellcat's Pandora Installer

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Fat Pspinstall 1.50 addon kernel for 3.80m33
GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the 1.50 addon
kernel
__________________
__________________
Play-Asia.com - Your One-Stop-Shop for Asian Entertainment

[FRanatic]

i just installed DCv4 for a PSP Slim. easy as it is, does the steps apply for a PSP Phat as well? without the 1.50 addon?

Yes it's for classic and slim.
On classic you could install 1.50 addon, but it needs to be done manually.

-FRanatic

[os94]

latest 3.80M33-5 Despertar del Cementerio v4 EASY INSTALLER+ 1.50 Kernel+ your battery to Pandora

http://www.mediafire.com/?az9zwbmzdxt


Connect your PSP in USB mode.
Run "Run This To Install!" by double-clicking it. Follow the instructions on the screen. DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS!
let installer do its thing.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

if you are a slim or fat owner, already running cfw

For both Fat and slim PspCONVERT TO PANDORA BATTERY-Hellcat's Pandora Installer

Go back to GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the hellcat Pandora Installer. Press R + 0 to backup the serial, and then press 0 to convert your battery to Pandora.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Fat Pspinstall 1.50 addon kernel for 3.80m33
GAME>MemoryStick, and launch the 1.50 addon
kernel
__________________
__________________
Play-Asia.com - Your One-Stop-Shop for Asian Entertainment

it asks back up my memory stick how do i do this

[os94]

it asks back up my memory stick how do i do this

i figured out how to back up my memory stick but when it asks what is you drive letter, i put F the what do i do, i put enter but it exits out

[maxdy]

Yes it's for classic and slim.
On classic you could install 1.50 addon, but it needs to be done manually.

-FRanatic

so 1.50 addon is optional. not a MUST install right?

[Croupier]

That is correct it is optional.

[mynoud]

Can we make a nand dump, when we put the magic stick and the pandora battery, on official firmware(before upgrading to M33). Thanks

[outer92]

Can we make a nand dump, when we put the magic stick and the pandora battery, on official firmware(before upgrading to M33). Thanks

yes , you can make nand

[FFWD]

Can I create a Pandora MS with DdCv4 with 3.90m33?

[outer92]

Can I create a Pandora MS with DdCv4 with 3.90m33?

yes , you can

[os94]

yes , you can make nand

what is a nand dump

[FRanatic]

what is a nand dump

That's a backup from the internal psp chip which holds the firmware and ID storage keys. Especially the keys are important, because they can't be regenerated.
So once you have DCv4 running, do a nand dump by pressing SQUARE.
The dump should be your first action before you do anything else.

-FRanatic

[Unceshinya]

Just CFW'ed a couple more PSP Slims over 3.6 FW(which I was only set-up for), one 3.72 and the other 3.8. The walk through was cake and I thank you for taking your time to collect the installer, etc.

*Hugs his pandora battery and his newly created MMS*

You rock, thank you.

[FRanatic]

Just CFW'ed a couple more PSP Slims over 3.6 FW(which I was only set-up for), one 3.72 and the other 3.8. The walk through was cake and I thank you for taking your time to collect the installer, etc.

*Hugs his pandora battery and his newly created MMS*

You rock, thank you.

Just out of curiosity. Which method did you use ?
The easy installer (if so which) or the psp installers ?
Thanks.

-FRanatic

[maxdy]

That's a backup from the internal psp chip which holds the firmware and ID storage keys. Especially the keys are important, because they can't be regenerated.
So once you have DCv4 running, do a nand dump by pressing SQUARE.
The dump should be your first action before you do anything else.

-FRanatic

is it a MUST-DO? i just flashed two PSPs without creating the nand backup.

[FRanatic]

is it a MUST-DO? i just flashed two PSPs without creating the nand backup.

If all goes fine, it's no problem. But since you never really know for sure the installation of cfw is going well, the wise thing to do is create a nand dump before installation.
With the nand dump the psp can be recovered 99.9 % of the times.

I'm glad people always know what's 'best' for them. Reading up on the issue before modding a $200 piece of equipment is not really neccesary. If you screw up you could always buy a new unit.

-FRanatic

[Unceshinya]

Just out of curiosity. Which method did you use ?
The easy installer (if so which) or the psp installers ?
Thanks.

-FRanatic

I have aim or if you're familiar with ventrilo, I can PM you server information.

[EAngelos89]

I got a fat PSP with 3.90 M33-2 and the 1.50 kernel addon v2 installed, will BatTool 0.5 still do the work for me?

[FRanatic]

I got a fat PSP with 3.90 M33-2 and the 1.50 kernel addon v2 installed, will BatTool 0.5 still do the work for me?

Yes it will.

-FRanatic

[FRanatic]

** UPDATE ** UPDATE ** UPDATE ** UPDATE **

- Removed all DCv3 files and text from the first post.
--> M33 3.80 (and higher) can now use the memstick driver fix (FATMSPATCHv2 by D_A (http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t=101073)) to solve lags when playing iso's and cso's.

- Added a NEW AutoInstaller for DCv4, using the TimeMachine ipl loader.
--> Improved compatibility for Vista users !!

Enjoy !!

-FRanatic

[blueturtl3]

Hi, I'm new to installing CFWs on PSPs.

I managed to use the DCv4 auto installer with a hard modded PSP battery, but when I turn on the PSP, I see the menu, but I can't move the cursor at all.

I tried using the Format Flash1 option, and the PSP resets to the language select screen, but I still can't move the cursor. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm using a PSP phat and I've tried installing other CFWs, but they have the same problem. With OFWs, they work 100%.

[bonesawmcgraw88]

im a total noob....so the only way i can get cfw is to use the dcv4 thing i get that part but i also need the pandora battery.....is my only option to hard mod it?? or buy one?? or is there another way?? my little bro has a psp that is a year old or something but im pretty sure it doesnt have cfw or anything(hes only nine)........how would i use his psp to help my get cfw on my v3.72 slim psp??? this is a reeeeeeally stupid question but when i get cfw 3.71m33 or whatever ill be able to play my old ps1 games like ff7 and stuff right?

[FRanatic]

im a total noob....so the only way i can get cfw is to use the dcv4 thing i get that part but i also need the pandora battery.....is my only option to hard mod it?? or buy one?? or is there another way?? my little bro has a psp that is a year old or something but im pretty sure it doesnt have cfw or anything(hes only nine)........how would i use his psp to help my get cfw on my v3.72 slim psp??? this is a reeeeeeally stupid question but when i get cfw 3.71m33 or whatever ill be able to play my old ps1 games like ff7 and stuff right?

The first post exactly tells you how you can obtain a pandora's battery.

[bonesawmcgraw88]

im having some trouble.....i hard modded my battery put the 3.80m33-5 dcv4 installer on my stick then i started it did the nand dump pressed x and it installed all the files......so i took the battery out filled it in with a pencil and put it back in the psp but it wouldnt turn on......so i just used the ac adapter went to my stick and went to the pandora installer 3.xx r3a.....then i pressed x to install a 1.50 firmware,containing pandora, to the memory stick and i pressed o to make the battery a pandora one and i set the serial number thing.....then i went to despertar del cememterio.....and it says press cross to begin the installation i did that......but its like my battery wont work now when i fill the cut with a pencil.....put when i erase it and put it in it goes to the service mode thing......i dont know where i fucked up doesn anyone know????

my system info says i have 3.80m33-5 and for some reason instead of using x to select things i have to use o now lol......also is it bad to install things twice........cause i did that too........

would it be better to just start over???

apreciate any help

[FRanatic]

im having some trouble.....i hard modded my battery put the 3.80m33-5 dcv4 installer on my stick then i started it did the nand dump pressed x and it installed all the files......so i took the battery out filled it in with a pencil and put it back in the psp but it wouldnt turn on......so i just used the ac adapter went to my stick and went to the pandora installer 3.xx r3a.....then i pressed x to install a 1.50 firmware,containing pandora, to the memory stick and i pressed o to make the battery a pandora one and i set the serial number thing.....then i went to despertar del cememterio.....and it says press cross to begin the installation i did that......but its like my battery wont work now when i fill the cut with a pencil.....put when i erase it and put it in it goes to the service mode thing......i dont know where i fucked up doesn anyone know????

my system info says i have 3.80m33-5 and for some reason instead of using x to select things i have to use o now lol......also is it bad to install things twice........cause i did that too........

would it be better to just start over???

apreciate any help

Dude, please write in a NORMAL manner. Your post is very very hard to understand.
Edit you post and try explaining the problem again.
Also tell us what you used to setup your memstick.

[bonesawmcgraw88]

i dont know what you mean by " write my post in a normal matter" whats normal??

i tried to as specific as i could

[FRanatic]

i dont know what you mean by " write my post in a normal matter" whats normal??

i tried to as specific as i could

In a normal matter like with sentences, capitals and stuff. You know the way learned at school...

[thefungusinmymi]

Hi there.

already used your guide before, and successfully downgraded 2 psps. thankyou all involved for putting together a good guide and for helping out.

i have just one question, i looked through this thread and on google, but couldnt seem to find a definitive and recent answer...

i now have a homebrew enabled PSP 2000, and want to use it to downgrade another PSP 2000....can i use my Homebrew PSP and turn my PSP 2000's SLIM battery into a Pandora Battery?

i am not sure if it is possible to turn the PSP slims battery into a pandora battery using a psp slim.

perhaps a stupid question, if so, im sorry! but thought it'd be best to double check to avoid damaging the system (s) or battery

thanks!

TheFungusInMyMilk

[FRanatic]

Hi there.

already used your guide before, and successfully downgraded 2 psps. thankyou all involved for putting together a good guide and for helping out.

i have just one question, i looked through this thread and on google, but couldnt seem to find a definitive and recent answer...

i now have a homebrew enabled PSP 2000, and want to use it to downgrade another PSP 2000....can i use my Homebrew PSP and turn my PSP 2000's SLIM battery into a Pandora Battery?

i am not sure if it is possible to turn the PSP slims battery into a pandora battery using a psp slim.

perhaps a stupid question, if so, im sorry! but thought it'd be best to double check to avoid damaging the system (s) or battery

thanks!

TheFungusInMyMilk

That depends on your slims hardware revision. Run the pspident app, from the first post and compare your values. If the app states you have a TA-085 v2, you are out of luck. If it's a regular TA-085 you can convert your battery without any problems.

[thefungusinmymi]

Thanks a bunch for that! the tool says i have a TA-085. looks like im in luck!

[thefungusinmymi]

Thanks Again FRanatic, managed to downgrade another slim today. Used your easy installer, it worked a charm, though i would recommend that you add Hellcat's Pandora program to it, that way a user is able to pandorise a battery at the same time.

Outer's releases include this, which is great idea, however his easy installers don't support vista, it'd be good to see an installer that has both!

anyway,

thanks again

[FRanatic]

Thanks Again FRanatic, managed to downgrade another slim today. Used your easy installer, it worked a charm, though i would recommend that you add Hellcat's Pandora program to it, that way a user is able to pandorise a battery at the same time.

Outer's releases include this, which is great idea, however his easy installers don't support vista, it'd be good to see an installer that has both!

anyway,

thanks again

I didn't add a battery converter on purpose.
To run it you either need cfw or a pandora's battery to run it from service mode.
So if you already have cfw, you can use the batTool I provided in the attachments in the first post.
If you don't have cfw you can't run it until you boot your psp in service mode or when you first flashed cfw. Both ways you already used a pandora's battery (you smell the irony ?).
I created the AutoInstaller for people without cfw, so that's why it isn't in there, because they can't use it anyway.

The fact that lazy people (;)) also use it...
(I'm just kidding here ^^)

[thefungusinmymi]

hahaha no i agree! thats why i was using it in the first place.

i have another query now though...after flashing my sisters new psp slim today (a Japanese one), the slim is acting really weird.

whenever she tries to play a song, or a movie, the song or movie will play for a few seconds...and then stop working, and suddenly turn into corrupted data!

this is really annoying!

i wonder, does your new DcV4 easy installer include Dark Alex's fatmsmmod patch? i heard that that patch was causing problems with psps being unable to play music or movies anymore.

because thats all i cant think of that would be doing it!

is it because its a Jap PSP, and i flashed it using (possibly) a USA 3.80 update eboot?

[FRanatic]

Install the fatmsmod patch v2. That should solve the problem. (99% guaranteed)
Get it from www.dark-alex.org

BTW the installer does not include it.

[JGDSL]

hi I am new to the psp scene and have some question that hopfully you guys can answer. Frist of all the easy installer looks great I have not used it yet because I haven't gotten my psp yet. I should get real soon. My questions are

1. when I run the easy installer does automaticlly install the 3.90-m33v2 firmware to my psp or do I have to do that after I run the installer? or should I use a differnt version thats better ?

2 it said in the first post that you need To create DCv4 use the 1.50 EBOOT, the 3.40 BOOT and the 3.80 EBOOT if you have a modded psp ? why is that you need those 3 and not any other ones what so special about those 3. that has me really confused.

3. why do I see some people use older custom firmwares Instead of the new ones is there any real advatage to useing older ones?

4. I plan to use my psp to load game iso from the memory stick and play psx games on m33-3.90 custom firmware is that the firmware that i should use to do those types of things or is there a better custom firmware that I should use that you recomanded?

thanks

[FRanatic]

1) The AutoInstaller sets up the magic memstick. With that stick (which needs to be accompanied with a pandora's battery) you can install M33 3.80-5. There's no other versions of DC which install highef cfw versions. To upgrade that version just use the custom fw installer manually / or through network.

2) If you have a custom fw psp, you can run the installer from it. The installer needs those official fw update eboots to extract the neccesary files to create the memstick.

3) The 3.80 and 3.90 version have a $ony bug built in. It affects the read speed from the memstick. There is a fix for it, but people mostly stay of these versions for that reason.

4) If you plan on using the 3.90 M33 cfw, make sure you apply the fatmsmod patch v2 to it to avaoid memstick read issues.

[thefungusinmymi]

Install the fatmsmod patch v2. That should solve the problem. (99% guaranteed)
Get it from www.dark-alex.org

BTW the installer does not include it.


i am pretty sure its just the fatmsmod that's doing it. i cant think of anything else.

the universal unbricker works on ANY psp correct? i assume that the 3.80 Update EBOOT that was used in your auto installer was an american version? because the unbricker was then used on a Jap psp.

just because i have no idea how the fatmsmod could have got on there in the first place!

i downloaded version 2. but it still doesnt sound tooo stable, is there a way to just revert back to normal 3.80m33-5, with no fatmsmod...just use DCV4 again?

[kayemill]

i am pretty sure its just the fatmsmod that's doing it. i cant think of anything else.

the universal unbricker works on ANY psp correct? i assume that the 3.80 Update EBOOT that was used in your auto installer was an american version? because the unbricker was then used on a Jap psp.

just because i have no idea how the fatmsmod could have got on there in the first place!

i downloaded version 2. but it still doesnt sound tooo stable, is there a way to just revert back to normal 3.80m33-5, with no fatmsmod...just use DCV4 again?

DCv4 will allways only install 3.80m33-5 without the fatmsmod.prx fix. If you used DcV4 originally that is what you have. Unless you manually extracted the 3.71 fatmsmod.prx from the Psar and applied the patch using Dark Alex's installer, then there is no way that this is the cause of your problem.
Also firmware eboots are universal. It doesn't matter if you use a USA eboot on a Jap PSP. They're all the same. The DCv4 works on any PSP.
As for being stable I have a Slim running 3.90M33 on the nand and Time Machine. I have applied the fatmsmod.prx patch and I have had no speed / media issues with any cards. Even prior to applying the patch it was fine.
I would try redoing the DCv4 3.80 install, upgrade to 3.90m33-2 and apply the fatmsmod fix. Then format your memory stick on the PSP, re apply the media and if you still can't play songs etc then is the stick fake?
Hope this helps.:)

[FRanatic]

DCv4 will allways only install 3.80m33-5 without the fatmsmod.prx fix. If you used DcV4 originally that is what you have. Unless you manually extracted the 3.71 fatmsmod.prx from the Psar and applied the patch using Dark Alex's installer, then there is no way that this is the cause of your problem.
Also firmware eboots are universal. It doesn't matter if you use a USA eboot on a Jap PSP. They're all the same. The DCv4 works on any PSP.
As for being stable I have a Slim running 3.90M33 on the nand and Time Machine. I have applied the fatmsmod.prx patch and I have had no speed / media issues with any cards. Even prior to applying the patch it was fine.
I would try redoing the DCv4 3.80 install, upgrade to 3.90m33-2 and apply the fatmsmod fix. Then format your memory stick on the PSP, re apply the media and if you still can't play songs etc then is the stick fake?
Hope this helps.:)

Quoted for truth !

[thefungusinmymi]

DCv4 will allways only install 3.80m33-5 without the fatmsmod.prx fix. If you used DcV4 originally that is what you have. Unless you manually extracted the 3.71 fatmsmod.prx from the Psar and applied the patch using Dark Alex's installer, then there is no way that this is the cause of your problem.
Also firmware eboots are universal. It doesn't matter if you use a USA eboot on a Jap PSP. They're all the same. The DCv4 works on any PSP.
As for being stable I have a Slim running 3.90M33 on the nand and Time Machine. I have applied the fatmsmod.prx patch and I have had no speed / media issues with any cards. Even prior to applying the patch it was fine.
I would try redoing the DCv4 3.80 install, upgrade to 3.90m33-2 and apply the fatmsmod fix. Then format your memory stick on the PSP, re apply the media and if you still can't play songs etc then is the stick fake?
Hope this helps.:)

Thanks a bunch.

i reflashed the psp, with DCv4, and am now convinced its the memory stick. i've since tried the same memory stick on different psps and they also have problems playing the media on it.

Although i have formated it a few times and it seems to be ok now...

either way, its not the psp, just the stick. thanks for the help with that, i was just worried, but all questions were answered, take care!

[xb0xb0y]

Hi, been away from the scene for a while. I have two phat PSPs. one NA and one JPN. Both have 3.51m33-7 and both were done by myself using pre-Pandora methods.

I'd like to create a Pandora battery and use DCv4 to put a CFW on a slim PSP with FW 3.90. First will DCv4 work on any FW, slim or phat? And do I have to update one of my phat PSPs to 3.71m33 or 3.80m33 to be able to use the utils in the first post?

To make a Pandora battery, is there any CFW requirements? or will any CFW do?

Thanx in advance!

[showstopper]

To make a Pandora battery, is there any CFW requirements? or will any CFW do?
Thanx in advance!

Any custom firmware or 1.5 will do.

[kayemill]

Please ignore this post I misread the question. Thanks.:(

[JGDSL]

1) The AutoInstaller sets up the magic memstick. With that stick (which needs to be accompanied with a pandora's battery) you can install M33 3.80-5. There's no other versions of DC which install highef cfw versions. To upgrade that version just use the custom fw installer manually / or through network.

2) If you have a custom fw psp, you can run the installer from it. The installer needs those official fw update eboots to extract the neccesary files to create the memstick.

3) The 3.80 and 3.90 version have a $ony bug built in. It affects the read speed from the memstick. There is a fix for it, but people mostly stay of these versions for that reason.

4) If you plan on using the 3.90 M33 cfw, make sure you apply the fatmsmod patch v2 to it to avaoid memstick read issues.



1. is there more risk of the firmware installer gettting corrupted if i intall it though the network or is it better to install it manually?

thanks

[FRanatic]

1. is there more risk of the firmware installer gettting corrupted if i intall it though the network or is it better to install it manually?

thanks

Both will do just fine.

[xb0xb0y]

okay, i created a pandora battery and memstick. but now i realize i didn't need to since DCv4 makes improved battery AND memstick, especially for a slim PSP, right?

can someone tell me if i can run this on 3.51m33 or do i have to upgrade one of my PSPs to 3.71m33 or 3.80m33? i'd rather not upgrade at the moment since both have customized XMBs.

[IrI13]

So, I've read every single post of this thread this evening hoping to streamline the installation of CFW to my brand new PSP Slim.

Things I have:
- PSP Slim (OFW 3.71)
- 4Gb Official Sony MS Pro DUO
- Pandora battery (Datel TOOL Slim)
- DCv4_TM_MultiBoot_Installer from page1

Process: (this is where I need some tips)
1/. Run Install DCv4.bat on XP machine
2/. Once complete, insert memory stick and pandora battery into PSP
- do I need to hit a button to boot, or will it boot automatically? Does the power cable need to be plugged in?
3/. Once booted, hit [] to dump NAND?
4/. Hit X to install CFW 3.80 M33-5
What do I do once this is complete? Will there be any visual indication that it is complete?
4.5/. OPTIONAL: Install the fatmsmod patch v2
5/. Do I now switch off PSP, remove Pandora battery, insert normal battery, and boot as normal to a shiny CFW system?

Any feedback on the above process that I'm intending on running would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[thefungusinmymi]

So, I've read every single post of this thread this evening hoping to streamline the installation of CFW to my brand new PSP Slim.

Things I have:
- PSP Slim (OFW 3.71)
- 4Gb Official Sony MS Pro DUO
- Pandora battery (Datel TOOL Slim)
- DCv4_TM_MultiBoot_Installer from page1

Process: (this is where I need some tips)
1/. Run Install DCv4.bat on XP machine
2/. Once complete, insert memory stick and pandora battery into PSP
- do I need to hit a button to boot, or will it boot automatically? Does the power cable need to be plugged in?
3/. Once booted, hit [] to dump NAND?
4/. Hit X to install CFW 3.80 M33-5
What do I do once this is complete? Will there be any visual indication that it is complete?
4.5/. OPTIONAL: Install the fatmsmod patch v2
5/. Do I now switch off PSP, remove Pandora battery, insert normal battery, and boot as normal to a shiny CFW system?

Any feedback on the above process that I'm intending on running would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Your steps are correct. try booting the Slim normal (with a flick of the switch), however, if that doesnt work, with Franatic's easy installer, i think you have to hold down [UP] on the D-PAD while you flick the switch.

once you have backed up the nand, and begin the flashing process, you will see lots of lines of code. after about 2 minutes they will stop, the last line will say the flash was complete, and to press X to shut down the psp.

then replace the battery with a normal one, or plug in the AC adapter, and it will boot to 3.80m33-5, after which you can add any of the extra features, such as fatmsmod, or the time machine.

[FRanatic]

If you used my AutoInstaller hold D-up to boot DCv4.
First dump the nand by pressing SQUARE in DCv4.
When the dump is finished, hit CROSS to install M33 3.80-5.
Press CROSS to shut down when prompted.
Power up psp normally to boot the onboard (freshly installed) firmware.
Now you can install the fatmsmod v2 fix.

[JGDSL]

this might be a stupid question and I am sorry but I don't wanna mess up my new psp

do I have to flash the 3.90 firmware from sony before I use your installer or if I want to upgrade to the 3.90-mm3 v2 custom firmware. Or there is no need and once I run the 3.90-mm3 v2 firmware I will have add the new add stuff in the orginal 3.90 frimware from sony?

[FRanatic]

this might be a stupid question and I am sorry but I don't wanna mess up my new psp

do I have to flash the 3.90 firmware from sony before I use your installer or if I want to upgrade to the 3.90-mm3 v2 custom firmware. Or there is no need and once I run the 3.90-mm3 v2 firmware I will have add the new add stuff in the orginal 3.90 frimware from sony?

The firmware DCv4 installs is M33 3.80-5. It will install the complete fw, so no need to previously install official 3.80.
Once you are on M33 3.80-5 use the network update to update the psp to M33 3.90-2.
Yes you have heard that correctly. Use the Network update from the xmb. Works flawless.

[drflux]

ok last time i posted on here it was about my friend and his slim and how he was going to get cfw. he couldnt because the guy that didnt has pandora for the slim.
since then i couldnt find this thread until now and i have a couple questions. i have a phat psp and i have the hardmod battery and a san disk 1GB ms. i need to make the magic ms but i cant because vista wont switch the partitions right it right? is there any possible way to make the ms on vista? i could probly do it on a friends xp that has a psp but im not going to see him this weekend. can anyone help me?

edit: i just tryied the dcv4 installer and after i put i the letter (mine is G) it says something on the bottom then it exits. is it done or did it fail? i hope i can get a response soon.

here is what i get when i do cd c:\msinst then msinst G msipl.bin http://i27.tinypic.com/de7bdv.png

i dont think thats normal

[thefungusinmymi]

drflux, use Franatic's easy installer, it is on the first page, and is compatible with Vista

[JGDSL]

hi I just got a white slim psp can I update to the latest sony frimware untill I get my PSP Battery Service Tool in the mail or its better to stay at 3.71 that my psp came with so don't have a problem puting the custom firmware on it?

[FRanatic]

hi I just got a white slim psp can I update to the latest sony frimware untill I get my PSP Battery Service Tool in the mail or its better to stay at 3.71 that my psp came with so don't have a problem puting the custom firmware on it?

Updating is no problem. DCv4 and a pandora's battery work on all official fw versions.

@ drflux:
Try formatting the memstick with you computer.
Open the dos-box and type:

FORMAT X: /FS:FAT
(x is the drive letter)

Now run my installer and follow the instructions on screen.

[JGDSL]

Updating is no problem. DCv4 and a pandora's battery work on all official fw versions.

@ drflux:
Try formatting the memstick with you computer.
Open the dos-box and type:

FORMAT X: /FS:FAT
(x is the drive letter)

Now run my installer and follow the instructions on screen.


1.when it ask for the cluster size what do I input the default 64k or another cluster size?

2. when I do the nand dump with dcv4 do I have to do any other nand dumps with any other programs or the one that I make with dcv4 is the only one I need if my psp gets bricked?

3. does that also backup my ID storage keys ?

4. what is the ID storage keys and why are they important?

thanks

[FRanatic]

1.when it ask for the cluster size what do I input the default 64k or another cluster size?

2. when I do the nand dump with dcv4 do I have to do any other nand dumps with any other programs or the one that I make with dcv4 is the only one I need if my psp gets bricked?

3. does that also backup my ID storage keys ?

4. what is the ID storage keys and why are they important?

thanks

1) Go with default.
2) The dump from DCv4 will be just fine.
3) Yes, they are stored on the nand, so you'll have them backed up.
4) ID storage keys are psp specific. NEVER use them on another psp or use an other IDstorage on your psp. If your IDstorage is corrupted you will (amongst other problems) loose the ability of playing UMD's, using USB, etc..

[JGDSL]

1) Go with default.
2) The dump from DCv4 will be just fine.
3) Yes, they are stored on the nand, so you'll have them backed up.
4) ID storage keys are psp specific. NEVER use them on another psp or use an other IDstorage on your psp. If your IDstorage is corrupted you will (amongst other problems) loose the ability of playing UMD's, using USB, etc..

thanks alot frantatic for ansewring all my questions

[squall78]

I have use the files attached to the original post and so far I have a pandora battery and the files on my memory stick.

I have a slim 3.80 psp and would like to install the latest m33 custom firmware on it. What are the next steps i need to take? I tried looking at the readme's and it is a little bit confusing and would like to make sure here before i do anything.

What additional files do i need to put onto the memory stick?

or do i already have all the files needed to first downgrade to 1.5 then install cfw from there?

note: for the memory stick files, i used the attatched 'easy installer'

[drflux]

@ drflux:
Try formatting the memstick with you computer.
Open the dos-box and type:

FORMAT X: /FS:FAT
(x is the drive letter)

Now run my installer and follow the instructions on screen.

i tried this but i have no luck. i tried different ways of formatting it but i dont know why it doesnt work. the installer closes after it asks me what letter drive the ms is. there is a message but its for a split second then it cuts off. any suggestions?

[FRanatic]

I have use the files attached to the original post and so far I have a pandora battery and the files on my memory stick.

I have a slim 3.80 psp and would like to install the latest m33 custom firmware on it. What are the next steps i need to take? I tried looking at the readme's and it is a little bit confusing and would like to make sure here before i do anything.

What additional files do i need to put onto the memory stick?

or do i already have all the files needed to first downgrade to 1.5 then install cfw from there?

note: for the memory stick files, i used the attatched 'easy installer'

Insert memstick, then insert pandora's battery while holding D-up button.
It will boot into DCv4.
Once you see the menu, choose SQUARE to dump the nand.
Once that is done proceed to install M33 3.80-5, by pressing CROSS in the DCv4 menu.
Let the installer do it's work.
Once it's done boot the psp normally. In the xmb, setup a wifi connection and use the Network Update function under Settings menu to update to the latest cfw.

The above is already well documented on the internet. Some googling would have given you the same answers.

[FRanatic]

i tried this but i have no luck. i tried different ways of formatting it but i dont know why it doesnt work. the installer closes after it asks me what letter drive the ms is. there is a message but its for a split second then it cuts off. any suggestions?

Could it be you have a fake memstick ?
Try another one and see if that will work.

[drflux]

a have tried it on a 2 gb ms but it didnt work either. i think it might be my computer though. im going to see if i could make it on another computer but that may take a couple days.

[mynoud]

Is this application correct to downgrade a PSP only ? cause i really don't care about the time machine. Will it install useless stuff in my psp flash or idstorage or change more keys ( ta-082) ?
- Where will be the nand dump stored ? Which folder of the ms(if the nand dump is puted there) do I need to back up before formatting my memory stick ? Thanks

[Malc`]

- To create the battery use one of the tools. Slim users and classic psp with M33 3.71 without 1.50 kernel use the 3.xx tool.
If you are on M33 3.80, use the BatTool 0.5 as the others will not work.

A friend of mine just got a slim 3.8, I have an oldschool psp fat 3.90-2 which I downgraded using GTA:LCS back in the day, only just reading about all this pandora stuff now. From what I can tell it seems pretty easy, I need to change my phat battery into a pandora then stick it in his psp and run the easy installer from the start of this thread right?

Quick question though, Do I need to use the batTool on 3.90-2 or will the easyinstaller automatically create a pandora battery for me?

Cheers!

[FRanatic]

@mynoud:
The TimeMachine itself is not installed. You'll see a folder named TM but that holds the ipl for DCv4. That's all.
With DCv4 you can flash cfw to your psp.
The nand dump will be written to the root of the ms.
Formatting will remove all data, so if you don't want to loose it, you'll need to back it up.

@Malc`:
You use the AutoInstaller to setup your magic memstick. The battery you create allows the psp to boot from that magic stick. The sticks holds an app (DCv4) which can flash cfw to your friends slim.
To create the battery, you'll need to run the batteryTool.

[JGDSL]

plz help I finnalt got battery tool service in the mail I have the easy installer installed in the memory I use the tool to converted my battery to pandora and I put in the battery the green power light comes on but not thing happens then I take it out and put it in wwhile holding the up on the d-pad and nothing what am i doing wrong plz help how do i do this?