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Easy 2.80 to 2.71 Downgrader

greg | January 3, 2007

Exactly two posts down you’ll notice 0okm’s 2.80 -> 2.71 downgrader for TA-079 to TA-086 pcb’s. With many reported successes we now have an Easy Downgrader courtesy of ~maniac~ from Klm Software.

Simply connect your PSP to an available USB port and run the supplied Windows executable. All the required downdater files will be copied to the correct location on your memory stick.

Simplified instructions:

  • Install xLoader
  • Install DownDater
  • Start xLoader
  • Run DownDate
  • Pray

Download:
Easy 2.80 to 2.71 Downgrader (for TA-079–TA-086)
eLoader 0.995 (xLoader included)

- source: KlmSoftware

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242 Comments »

Comment by JCLG
2007-01-03 15:19:51

great release

 
Comment by 123
2007-01-03 15:29:39

so how do u downgrade?

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 15:42:19

read the instructions

 
 
Comment by PSP-HACKs
2007-01-03 15:36:20

this made my psp blow up and the shards of plastic killed my dog :(

Comment by dj dumbi
2007-01-03 16:23:21

that looks way better than watching a cat getting microwaved.

 
 
Comment by Ken-Dawg
2007-01-03 15:42:42

Man with all these grat programs comming out I might go out and get me ta-082 psp. I put 3.02oe-b on my nephew’s ta-082 psp last week I was so jealous (my analog is always thinks its pressing left for reason) Great job opening up the scene to all new audiences !!!!! You guys know who you are that rules!!

Comment by The race leader
2007-01-03 17:08:50

My psp does tht aswell.

So anoying specially in racing games and even more so in gta.
we will need to find some way of stoping it.
I think the faceplate isnt attached properly or has been damaged and i think it is a generic problem cause my pals does it as well.

 
 
Comment by lol
2007-01-03 15:58:58

i like how praying is part of the instructions.

Comment by dj dumbi
2007-01-03 16:20:51

Hey, sometimes it does get you somewhere at least to pray, there is a golden psp and then there’s the psp gods. =]

 
 
Comment by KILLER X
2007-01-03 15:59:15

man i saw this thing on qj.net like 4 hours ago this website takes too long to update

Comment by rafi
2007-01-03 16:12:26

nahh, i think psp-hacks.com just wants to make sure everything is safe before they post

Comment by greg
2007-01-03 16:17:58

exactly. I was actually in communication with the author because they specify TA-082–TA-086, when it’s in fact TA-079 to TA-086 compatible. And I’m also not around the computer 24/7 to immediately post such updates. So, like the guy below says, go elsewhere if you don’t like it.

 
Comment by comicgeek
2007-01-03 20:44:12

Greg you Rock! hehehe! Some people just don’t appreciate whatever other do.

 
 
 
Comment by Parker
2007-01-03 16:05:05

aww too bad you dont like how long it takes…go to a different website then. good downgrader i like the pray part

 
Comment by brazilian
2007-01-03 16:21:44

hey greg… I was intalling it and noticed the TA-082 to TA-086… my PSP is a TA-081. Will this downgrade work for it?

Thanks…

Comment by greg
2007-01-03 16:28:46

according to 0okm it should — it’s his downgrader, and that’s what it says. Of course it’s use at your own risk. However, there are other downgraders available for you I’m sure… http://www.psp-hacks.com/category/35

 
Comment by psh
2007-01-04 21:39:07

by the way, how do u know if you’re psp is ta-081?

 
 
Comment by brazilian
2007-01-03 16:32:24

Yep… thanks for your repply.

But the other ‘easy downgrader’ had a lot of ‘bricked’ PSP. Right? I know it is a low percentage. But there were a risk of briking.

As so, I was waiting for another easy downgrader… a safe one.

Noob… I know… =)

Comment by greg
2007-01-03 16:36:11

there’s always a risk in bricking when writing to flash :)

 
Comment by The race leader
2007-01-03 17:13:24

Look mate i have used tht easy downgrader 4 times now! i have done it 2 mine, my bros and 2 of my friends. Sometimes it takes ages to start and u have to turn on and off several times but if u have a non ta-082 i would definatly recomend using it.
also if u load a game or somit then go back to the xmb it will work.
& once i have to remove a battery to do it.
Shouldnt brick it mate.
Have faith

 
 
Comment by zero x
2007-01-03 16:35:34

i have fmw 3.01 fuck!!!!!!!

 
Comment by brazilian
2007-01-03 16:37:30

The last question Greg…

Its safer to use the original 32mb memory stick or to use my random 2gb?

Thanks for your patience… =)

Comment by greg
2007-01-03 16:48:31

i don’t think it’s a matter of which is safer… i’d use the 2gb — more space to work with.

 
Comment by Shadow lankan
2007-01-03 16:50:32

Hi i was wondering does it matter if the memory stick is changed. shouldn’t it make no difference if u change it.

Comment by The race leader
2007-01-03 17:15:40

if u mean start the process on one psp pull out da memory card and stick in another.
then i wouldnt do it.
everything usually fits on the standard 32mb card. so just delete some stuff and do it.
doesnt work? reformat and start again.

 
 
 
Comment by Tomba
2007-01-03 16:40:02

Maybe soon they’ll have 2.81 downgrader.

Comment by The race leader
2007-01-03 17:19:09

yea this would be really usful cause i was brought i pink psp (ta-086 i believe) but it had 2.81 factory on it so i couldnt do anything with it!

Then again if u upgraded it ur own fault.

We need an exploit done we?

Also we should see if Dark Alex can set about a way to upgrade to 3.02OE. That would be good.

 
 
Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 16:58:02

Some clearifications:

This just makes it easier to use 0okm’s downdater

It will work on PSPs with ALL Motherboards BUT must have Firmware 2.80

I submitted this app to PSP Hacks much LATER than to QJ.net

I have tested this on 2 PSPs and QJ.net’s Vincent has tested it on his. Every time it was tested, it worked.

 
Comment by Shadow lankan
2007-01-03 17:00:30

hi guys i was wondering im at 1.5 and then i went up to 3.2oe-b can you run all kind of home brew application. and can u please suggest me something cool i can do cause i dont know what to do now.

Comment by sammy
2007-01-03 17:21:43

just get some homebrew from under downloads in this site…try some emulators if you have downloaded the roms or vector infector is pretty good…just put it into GAME150 folder which you need to create and this folder should be located in the same directory as you find GAME and GAME270 i believe…enjoy!

Comment by sammy
2007-01-03 17:22:27

-edit-
next time try to post on the forum for that app not this one

 
 
Comment by The race leader
2007-01-03 17:21:54

From 3.02oe-b u can run any homebrew!
Something cool would be to get a ps1 game on it.

Can do tht no problem.

Need help with it search this site. Or google psp-stuff.

3rd entry on the list and ur sorted.

Enjoy

 
Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 17:21:55

There are many benefits to upgrading to OE
firmware. here are some:

-Use of your own Playstation 1 Games on the PSP (aka popstation)
-PS3 Connectivity
-Custom PRX loading
-Downgrade whenever you feel like it
-Homebrew using the 1.5 Kernel
-Homebrew using the 3.02 Kernel (only 1 or 2 so far)
-Web Browser, RSS and Location Free Player

 
Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 17:23:52

Here is a link to the custom PRX compatibility thread for 3.02 OE:

http://forums.qj.net/f-psp-firmware-discussion-253/t-se-c-prx-loading-compatibility-thread-80310.html

 
 
Comment by billy gates
2007-01-03 17:32:43

is their a new wab chager to rename the firmware 1.5 to say its 3.03 to stop accidental fw upgrades ?

 
Comment by Kaim_I
2007-01-03 17:34:34

so how many sucessful downgrade?

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 17:36:10

around 85% success rate. The noobs that bricked switched off their psp before the process finished.

 
Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 17:42:47

remember, i didn’t write the downgrader, 0okm did. I only wrote the easy installer

 
 
Comment by getPSP
2007-01-03 17:42:47

My system version is 2.71 and my motherboard in the umd says ic-1003. Is this version PSP downgradeable with this software? Thanks noob

 
Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 17:46:36

no, use dark alex’s downgrader. here:

http://www.dark-alex.org/

Comment by getPSP
2007-01-03 20:30:36

Thanks maniac much appreciated. It says to “Get the official sony 1.50 eboot and put it in the /PSP/GAME/UPDATE folder with the name of
UPDATE.PBP” Where do I find this file?

 
 
 
Comment by Shadow lankan
2007-01-03 17:56:03

Maniac man u been a big help a big heads up to u man thanks u so much.

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 18:08:14

no prob :)

glad to help

 
 
Comment by sendblink
2007-01-03 17:58:44

I Totally Love the Praying Part!! ;) Hey Super nice work there. (just randomly asking what’s the point of downgrading to 2.71, When you can just downgrade to 1.50… If you later Emulate to 3.02 OE-B which so far is the best Version for Homebrew) ??? Just randomly saying it.

Cause everything I’ve tryed of Homebrew Stuff, Emulators, PSP Iso’s and PSX .. everything works fine (From downgrading 2.80 - 1.50 - 3.02 OE-B ) sooo… whats the diffrence having 2.71 ??

Still its a really Kick Ass Thing what all you gusy are making Super Cheer Ups!!! And yes also good help for the Noobs.

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 18:30:24

because TA~082 and 086 can’t run 1.50.

The only way it can is to use DAXs 2.71-1.5 downgrader.

 
 
Comment by Darkington
2007-01-03 18:00:54

I am a complete “newb” to PSP hacks/exploits and homebrew, and pulled off the downgrade fairly successfully. I can confirm 100% that this package does work, as I have successfully downgraded my one and only TA-082 with Firmware 2.80, down to Firmare 2.71.

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 18:11:59

now, go to:

http://www.dark-alex.org

and download both the 2.71 downgrader and the 3.02 OE-A, (not rev b)

first run the second downgrader, then follow the instructions to get to OE-A

Once at OE-A, upgrade to OE-B (rev b) from DAX’s Site.

Good luck!

Comment by Darkington
2007-01-03 19:35:29

CONFIRMED SUCCESS! I am now running FW1.50 on my TA-082 PSP. When I get the time later, I will procede to OE-A and OE-B. :)

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 20:07:51

good job :)

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Comment by JCLG
2007-01-03 18:06:20

the diference is psp TA-082 can downgrade to 2.80 2.71 and then 1.50 3.02OE-B thas it and for the others motherboards you can do it with the 2.80 to 1.50

 
Comment by ds is better
2007-01-03 18:06:27

i feel sorry for u people the psp is boring ds lite is better

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 18:14:03

Then y r u on a PSP hacking site?!?!?!

Comment by ds is better
2007-01-03 18:15:25

cause i wanna c how ur little dumb psp is still livin..the ds has better games

Comment by [cMf] 22. Cali
2007-01-03 18:25:12

you probally an imature kid who still like all those gay pokemon games. The psp mainly attracks older gamers, and thus saying that the ds is more for younger kids

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Comment by ds is better
2007-01-03 18:39:32

everyone get the ds it has better graphics

Comment by Samy
2007-01-03 19:15:58

The psp is way better, i have a ds lite too and its not any where close to as good as the psp, and by the way i started hacking 2005 when i was 13 =)

 
Comment by highpower
2007-01-03 20:28:25

DS SUCKS! …i cant wait to get my son’s 2.80 psp so i can use this to go 2.80-2.71-1.50-3.02oeA-3.02oeB like i did mine!!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Comment by silky_z
2007-01-03 18:31:01

nice…
sooo….

…. you know what i’m about to say
….when is the 3.0 downgrade coming out??

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 18:33:05

possibly never

sorry, but u should have never upgraded

Comment by hacks
2007-01-03 18:40:45

later this year

 
 
Comment by Spikey
2007-01-03 18:42:07

people said 2.80-1.5 was impossible.

they said NEVER 1.5 dg’d ta-082s!!!

just wait and dont upgrade further!!!

Comment by 3.xx sucks
2007-01-03 18:44:15

i cant wait for a downgrade

 
 
 
Comment by everyone
2007-01-03 18:37:43

hey I know this has nothing to do with anything here, but I think its a great idea and someone should try working on it.

has anyone ever thought about making a ported version of LIMEWIRE for the PSP, or any torrent type app?

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 21:12:19

wouldn’t work cause the PSP has a slow network transfer rate. It can download at a max of about 20kbps (my approximation from experience)

Comment by everyone
2007-01-03 21:37:39

as slow as that may be, it’s still something to look into. especially for those of us who would rather have total anonymity when searching for some of those ever elusive GBA bios files, or keys.bin…

those files are pretty small anyway, so I’m sure transfer rates wont matter

Comment by Suru
2007-01-13 12:22:36

Go to a proxy site or take a laptop to a starbucks.

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Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:01:05

hey this has nothing to do with downgrader but i was downloading 2.0 and it seemed like my psp froze so i took the battery out and now when i tyr to play it the green light only comes on for 45 seconds then shuts off again. the screen stays black. does anyone know whats wrong plz tell me if you do.

Comment by Kaim_I
2007-01-03 19:13:32

ya, it brick dude try to return it and say that it doesnt work when i turn it on.

 
 
Comment by heyyyyy
2007-01-03 19:08:50

its bricked

Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:13:22

hey what does that mean

Comment by maniac
2007-01-03 20:10:01

means ur PSPs dead. call sony and tell them the story bet say u were upgrading the firmware, it crashed so u took out the battery.

 
 
Comment by sendblink
2007-01-04 00:10:28

Better Idea SMACH it… i bet u it will work again.. I’ve smashed miens many tiems ut does that, and believe me take out teh memory card, hit the PSP(in the Back… trun it on… Hold agian teh power button(to turn it off , then hit it again.put back up the memory Stick, take off teh batery, put it back on, (open the UMD lid( turn it on… it suppose to COme back to Life.

if not yeah you guessed it… Take it back(its smashed u should definately get a Refund ajajaj) But well for my PSP(is one of teh originals.. it works for me the Smashing Fixing Brick thing. ;)

 
 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:12:15

i would greatly appreciate it if someone would wright back

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:12:42

what does that m,ean its bricked?

Comment by Samy
2007-01-03 19:18:21

it means ur psp is an entertaining as a brick

 
Comment by psp hacker
2007-01-04 07:20:51

ur psp is gone forever meaning its useless

 
 
Comment by heyyyyy
2007-01-03 19:17:58

its broken u cant do anythin try returnin it and say it didnt work

 
Comment by Jeremy
2007-01-03 19:18:07

it means its an unfunctional piece of garbage :D

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:18:20

where do i return it i bought it off ebay

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:19:11

sorry lol not exactly a psp expert

 
Comment by Samy
2007-01-03 19:19:40

lmao

 
Comment by Jeremy
2007-01-03 19:21:32

you probally cant
did you buy it off someone or a store?

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:21:34

could i take it to hastings

 
Comment by heyyyyy
2007-01-03 19:21:39

just buy 1 at wal-wart and return the broken one and say it never started up and ull get ur money back with a brand new psp.. lol thats what i did

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:22:56

bought it off some one
could i put it in my bros psp box with the directions and stuff with out a reciet and they would exchange it?

Comment by Jeremy
2007-01-03 19:24:36

exchange it where?

 
 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:23:34

yeah i oculd do that think i will

 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:24:33

so that means i get a free psp plus money back plus another better brandnew one

Comment by Jeremy
2007-01-03 19:26:53

and next time your in a downgrading process dont take the battery out

 
 
Comment by tyrel
2007-01-03 19:25:29

well thanks to you all for answering me i was getting really pissed off at it lol well thanks guys

 
Comment by BRICK!!!
2007-01-03 19:26:21

WTF this downgrade just brick my psp
my firmware is 2.8
while downgrading under xloader it stop with an error. The last message i saw was “write Flash0″ something than an error showed up and my brick!!!! help me i

Comment by Samy
2007-01-03 19:31:42

hmmmmm…..

did u forget to pray?…

Comment by lol