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January 31, 2007
Easy Upgrade & Downgrade Packages

Posted by greg

After much praise from the fine IRC’ers in #psp-hacks, Team Reign has released what they call the “Complete AIO Upgrading & Downgrading Package.” Complete AIO (All-in-one) is a collection of packages to assist noobs with downgrading any PSP — from firmware 1.51 through to 3.03.

All 5 installers are packaged using ADePSP’s PSP Installer.

If you’re running any FW below 2.80 (1.51, 2.71, etc…), you’ll want to upgrade first using “280EasyUp” and then downgrade back to 1.50 using “280EasyDown.” You could also go straight to 3.03 — see below.

If you’re running a firmware version between 2.80 and 3.03 (2.81, 3.01, etc…) you’ll want to use “303EasyUp” and back to 1.50 with “303EasyDown.” — You get the idea. And yes, the unpatched Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories UMD is still required.

After you’re staring in awe at your new 1.50 PSP… Why not upgrade it to Dark_AleX’s 3.03 OE-C with “303OEC_EASY.”

Although the installers include everything and copy everything to the correct location on your memory stick, I still recommend reading through the included text files for guidance and any potential gotchas.

As with any downgrader: USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Download: Complete AIO Packages

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225 Comments »

    Comment by fuck1
    2007-01-31 22:24:15

    really good package, YAY 1st to post

     
    Comment by Ghost Haven
    2007-01-31 22:24:31

    Heh, wow this is pretty cool. This would help a lot of firmware hoppers like me and noobs who are clueless on downgrading. Nice job guys!

     
    Comment by kobe_24
    2007-01-31 22:27:05

    so this doesnt need gta lcs umd anymore?

    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:12:55

    holy crap read the post then ask questions

     
    Comment by Josh
    2007-02-07 16:02:35

    Eh i really don’t trust this bad boy. Although if you decompile GTA: LCS than yes it’d be possible to downgrade. But i don’t see how you’d decompile a UMD considering the file type.

    Second off i’m sure they have a good encryption method for that UMD although if it was really all that great, Downgrading wouldn’t be possible now would it?

    Third of off i think you’d need the source in order to even consider trying to make a non GTA: LCS downgrade! Yes and we all know that Rockstart is DEFINATELY going to give out the source to anybody that asked! (sarcasm)

    So i’m pretty sure that a non GTA:LCS downgrade will not be possible which sux cuz i can’t get my hands on that game for the life of me!

    Last it’s pissing me off that i can’t get Devhook 5.2 to run on 3.03 or i’d use and ISO for GTA:LCS

    >(

     
     
    Comment by reloaded
    2007-01-31 22:27:42

    In 3.03 downgrade, does it need GTA?

    Comment by goober
    2007-01-31 22:33:45

    yes

     
     
    Comment by kobe_24
    2007-01-31 22:33:35

    okay i didnt read carefully.. its on the site YES YOU STILL NEED IT!

     
    Comment by Terry H
    2007-01-31 22:42:17

    These files will be very helpful to a lot of people. Thanks for the great job !!!

     
    Comment by HookBott
    2007-01-31 22:43:21

    Back in my day you had to to this all by hand

    Comment by Zeroday
    2007-01-31 22:49:41

    LMAO!!! that comment made my day

     
    Comment by Anup
    2007-01-31 23:25:38

    LMAO also.. i had 2.71 with hen to downgrade

     
     
    Comment by bob
    2007-01-31 23:03:57

    very good software and yes 3.03 downgrade, u need need GTA. so go wild and cant wait for 3.10 OE-A

     
    Comment by chuchoman
    2007-01-31 23:08:31

    Damn it, when they gonna released one without using any game. There are many people that are stuck with 3.03 and they don’t have that game.
    Please realese one that doesn’t need any game

    Comment by lolol
    2007-01-31 23:16:46

    be thankful they made one. go get one off ebay or something noob.

     
    Comment by PepDawg24
    2007-01-31 23:17:56

    Easier said then done I’m sure…anyway great package especially for lazy people like me :-D

     
    Comment by axelixc
    2007-01-31 23:26:23

    no exploit no gta-less downgrader end of story

     
    Comment by axelixc
    2007-01-31 23:26:50

    no system exploit no gta-less downgrader end of story

     
    Comment by bob
    2007-02-01 03:17:13

    lolz you dumb ass go to a game shop or a 2nd hand shop they will have it

     
    Comment by don
    2007-02-01 11:57:48

    just rent it

    Comment by Jimmy
    2007-02-01 21:43:16

    where

     
     
    Comment by Roy
    2007-02-02 15:18:36

    turn ur psp off then turn bak on but hold the right trigger down untill u get in2 system setings..in there u will find disable umd do this then u can play without a umd in psp…

     
    Comment by NiTeMaRE
    2007-02-03 19:33:03

    Stop being a cheap f**k and buy the game. Fleebay has plenty. You nOObies want everything for free.

     
     
    Comment by Tensai Ninja
    2007-01-31 23:17:55

    I wish people would read before posting- it clearly says that GTA is still required.

     
    Comment by dama
    2007-01-31 23:19:52

    anyone else get an error with the easy 3.03 installer?

    Comment by sammy
    2007-02-01 00:45:22

    should just be an eboot update…its official sony so it shouldnt get any error unless you already have firmware 3.03…

     
     
    Comment by Denz
    2007-01-31 23:21:34

    Wow! I was hanging on until I needed 3.03, this updated my 3.02OE great ;D~
    Kudos to dark alex & team reign!

     
    Comment by ßyron™
    2007-02-01 00:40:27

    upgraded to 3.03oec yesterday, good stuff, started converting myPS1 games with popstation… they all work great , so far

     
    Comment by nerdypaul89
    2007-02-01 00:41:11

    remember the good old days when people actually had to read the instructions on how to downgrade and stuff?…

    SAY GOODBYE!!

    these guys just make things easier and easier and easier…

     
    Comment by lzybum
    2007-02-01 00:42:15

    too funny I manually upgraded to 3.03_C last night. Was super easy. I got the GTA exploit in AZ. Any1 need it?

    Comment by zailan79
    2007-02-02 10:05:06

    I would like to buy gta lcs from anyone or anywhere just email me for the price and postal service to my place Sabah, Malaysia. The payment is through PayPal….

     
     
    Comment by sammy
    2007-02-01 00:43:40

    just bought a 1.50 with 2 games off ebay one of them being lcs UNPATCHED…i got it cheap! that guy didnt know what he had!

     
    Comment by amos~
    2007-02-01 01:13:06

    i am waitting for non UMD downgrader….
    hope it can come out soon

    nice post!
    i just need that UMD= =

     
    Comment by samir
    2007-02-01 01:39:10

    Hey ur too cheap to afford the game than just rent it from a store or sumthin

     
    Comment by jason
    2007-02-01 01:40:42

    ok i ran into a problem. i came across step 9 my psp was saying the corrupt data. I followed the steps. and my screen went black. If I leave it for a while it shows the menu again. But what ever I do it goes back to the black screen. after like a half hour I checked the system info, and it says 1.5. Any suggestions?

     
    Comment by BABYBOY214
    2007-02-01 01:42:29

    i have a problem downgrading my 3.03 i have GTA-Unpatched i know that because i used to do the 2.60 downgrader with it and when i use the easy 3.03 downgrader with gta it gets stuck in the loading bar i keep trying and trying and never passese from where it gets stuck so i need help can someone tell me.

    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:18:57

    just do it manually it is really really easy. if your affraid and just want to click one button though maybe u need to wait a little longerl i noticed when i did a to82 board it takes about 5min longer.

    Comment by BABYBOY214
    2007-02-02 23:55:57

    so that means that if i am doing it to a ta-082 i will have to wait like 5min for the screen to turn blue??? so after that i can continue with the downgrader right?

     
     
     
    Comment by piewackete
    2007-02-01 01:49:46

    hey i have a question my psp is 1.50 (whent from 2.71 to 1.50 a while ago) but i want to know if i should keep my 1.50 or go with one of theese custom firmwares cuz it seems 1.50 isint the greatest anymore

    Comment by Tensai Ninja
    2007-02-01 01:59:31

    The benefits of the latest custom firmware are that you have access to most/all of the features of the corresponding official firmware, in addition to added or enhanced capabilities, in addition to being able to run homebrew and access to a recovery console. Have a look at the release info here for 3.03 OE-C for more info on the latest custom firmware. You will be pleased to know that the upgrade is quick and easily reversed if necessary or desired. ^_^

    Comment by ZX-81
    2007-02-01 13:40:47

    what should i do to come back to 1.50 from 3.03 OE-C?

    Comment by BABYBOY214
    2007-02-03 00:03:33

    what you should do is to have 3.03oe-c running in your psp and after having it you could access the recovery menu by holding the R triggerwhen turning on your psp from a hard reset and just go to configuration and set the 1.5 kernel mode and you are going to be able to play homebrew and all the new psp games as well as psx games also if you want your psp to be 1.5 again by any means you can do a recovery using the recovery folder and running it from the recovery menu not the xmb like when you run the games.

     
     
     
    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:20:52

    yes go to 3.03 oec with this you don’t need to run devhook or anything its all built into the firmware!

     
     
    Comment by PSPer
    2007-02-01 01:55:43

    I have a TA-082 PSP with 2.71, and wondering are these downgraders and upgraders for people without the TA-082 or they work on both?

    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:23:13

    i don’t know to be safe i would do it manually. the manual downgrade works ive done it on two ta-082 psps no prob. just read carfully

     
    Comment by royginald
    2007-02-01 10:00:59

    It works on TA-082 to TA-086 PSP

    If you have an unpatched TA-082 or higher motherboard, you will be
    prompted to allow the downgrader to patch your motherboard so it
    can be safely downgraded. The downgrader will not let you proceed
    without patching, if your motherboard requires it.

     
     
    Comment by zozo
    2007-02-01 02:00:36

    YOU SHOULD GO UP CUSTOM FIRMWARE IS THE WAY TO GO.

     
    Comment by Tensai Ninja
    2007-02-01 02:01:32

    These downgraders are for people with the unpatched GTA. There is a seperate easy downgrader available for your firmware- just do a quick search through the files and forums.

     
    Comment by baka
    2007-02-01 02:35:19

    does this works on all motherboard??? (For 2.8 and below)

    Comment by Tensai Ninja
    2007-02-01 03:13:37

    Yes should work on all motherboards.

     
     
    Comment by dave
    2007-02-01 03:51:19

    lame

    gonna wait for the packages that dont need the unpatched gta

    Comment by NoobSlayer
    2007-02-01 06:28:43

    Lame….

    How about you code the next one GTA free… THOUGHT SO… Tool…. Shut your mouth and WAIT to be feed….!

     
     
    Comment by SARUBA
    2007-02-01 03:55:46

    Thats good stuff
    you are the greatest team and ofcourse REAL DARK ALEX not tha Son Of A B…. whos going sending trojans using his name…
    3.10 OE!
    3.10 OE!
    3.10 OE!
    JUST CANT WAIT!!!!!!

     
    Comment by geordielad
    2007-02-01 04:16:40

    Just a bit of advice never trust an easy installer no offense to the creator great job but i would still double check the files are where they should be on the stick otherwise you might end up with a paper weight lol

    Comment by IDunno
    2007-02-01 04:55:52

    Yes, easy installers get a bad rap. I myself went from 3.03oe-c to 1.50 to 2.80 to 1.50 to 3.03oe-c JUST to test these installers. While I understand people’s want to ‘not do it the easy way’, or other worries about such things, I can assure you these were tested to a VERY extensive level.

    Want more proof of testing? These easy installers have been used in PSP-HACKS irc channel for a period of time before they made it here, and had no issues. That means, not just one ‘test’ but released AFTER testing, and have proven themselves to be effective to make the job easy repeatedly.

    To those that have errors with the installer: format your memstick with your PSP before getting started. Should fix the issue for most people out there.

    To each their own…. to those complaining about there not be a non GTA method of downgrading firmware 2.81+ - Note the exploit is ON the unpatched GTA. So, untill another expoit is found, keep waiting, for go find yourself a unpatched GTA. To those saying ‘easy installers bah!’ just move on.

    Team Reign hopes these easy installers make people’s PSP’s upgrading and downgrading experience’s more simple.

    Comment by Dan
    2007-02-02 21:58:02

    What means this
    “Grand Theft Auto, Unpatched?”

    Comment by BABYBOY214
    2007-02-03 00:22:47

    it measn that when you are in the menu or home in your psp you will see the 2.0 update from your GTA if the GTA shows a higher version then the game is patch and it wont work.

     
     
    Comment by si
    2007-02-11 15:48:40

    just done it spot on your too good gods got no chance!!!

    Comment by si
    2007-02-11 15:51:23

    now got to no how to use the homebrue

     
     
     
     
    Comment by piewackete
    2007-02-01 04:55:10

    ok well can anyone help me with a custm firmware (like what one to get and how to do it) im not a n00b but i also dont want to mess up my psp

    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:27:19

    downloade 3.03 oe-c or this program and upgrade to 3.03 oe-c

    Comment by piewackete
    2007-02-01 17:47:52

    ok thanks alot man i think ill do that now

     
     
     
    Comment by Shaun
    2007-02-01 05:07:04

    Hey guys, I’m running Sony’s firmware, version 3.03 and I have an unpatched version of the GTA:LCS. So I’m guessing all I have to do is run the 303EasyDown and I’m all set or would I have to run the 303EasyUp for any reason?

    Comment by phreak61
    2007-02-01 08:27:48

    no

     
    Comment by laptopfreek0
    2007-02-01 09:32:10

    just run 303EasyDown

     
    Comment by zailan79
    2007-02-04 12:49:27

    Hi Shaun. Pls lend/sell/rent me ur GTA LCS UNPATCHED. I will cover all the cost and if u r just want to rent it ur GTA UMD no problem and I WILL SEND YOUR GTA LCS BACK TO YOU>>> that’s a promise. All the postal service payment r on me. Plsssssssss

     
     
    Comment by tbag
    2007-02-01 06:51:55

    well hell…
    i put out my easy installs on day 1 of the new updates i even e-mailed this site with the links what gives my stuff is not here…
    o well its more about the progression of the community i guess good work.

     
    Comment by topcat
    2007-02-01 07:39:37

    just wondering guys, how do i know if gta umd is unpatched? im kinda new to this. my sis got herself a psp, maybe i can give her a hand or somethin. thanks in anticipation. site is great by the way. first time to crash here.

    Comment by Cloudhunter
    2007-02-01 08:23:13

    You look at the update on the disk… If it is 2.60, then it is patched.

    Cloudy

    Comment by BrendanL
    2007-02-01 09:45:53

    Holy Crap! It’s you from the Messenger Plus! forums.

    Comment by Cloudhunter
    2007-02-01 21:41:23

    Holy Crap - You’re right! :P

     
     
     
     
    Comment by tobster
    2007-02-01 08:33:26

    anyone know why talking about/linking to easy installers is banned on some forums eg maxconsole?

    Comment by laptopfreek0
    2007-02-01 09:22:22

    not sure I tried to post my own easy downgrader on this site and got a temp ban for a day

    Comment by tbag
    2007-02-01 13:02:42

    the ez installs have a illegal file in them the data.dxar is made of copy write files from sony

     
     
     
    Comment by anoymous
    2007-02-01 08:40:32

    BREAKING NEWS—
    DARK ALEX IS A FAKE….

    Comment by JimmyD
    2007-02-01 08:49:41

    You spelled “anonymous” wrong… nub. If DA is a fake… then where are these custom firmwares coming from? Are you suggesting its a alias for a group of hackers? Who cares? Aslong as they share the hacks…..

     
    Comment by laptopfreek0
    2007-02-01 09:21:11

    Breaking news its not DARK ALEX its Dark_Alex :-)

    Comment by laptopfreek0
    2007-02-01 09:34:49

    excuse me it is Dark_AleX

     
     
     
    Comment by JimmyD
    2007-02-01 08:46:56

    “So will this update to the new sony firmware? Do I still need gta? can someone walk me through this?”

    HAHA! I love noobies, they make me laugh.

     
    Comment by laptopfreek0
    2007-02-01 09:19:00

    good job guys

     
    Comment by someguy
    2007-02-01 11:48:06

    can you guys read, it says u need that gta game.
    you know what, this isnt a downgrader its just gonna brick ur psp.
    and dont hate on ppl, Darx_AleX is a cool guy

     
    Comment by Gamer8068
    2007-02-01 13:16:55

    Hi, had a 2.81 with ta 082, use to 3.03 easy upgrade with sucess but when load the 3.03 easy downgrade with GTA 2.0, every thing goes well till press X to reset, I had a blue screen with lots of wording and press O to continue, my system reset back to new confi but there after each time i press a button, the screen will turn black for like 2min before any thing come out and as soon as i press any button it goes black again, any ideas, Pls help, thanks.

    Comment by IDunno
    2007-02-01 16:37:51

    Press the brightness button. This is a known bug.

     
    Comment by jaslyn
    2007-02-06 07:25:48

    i think u have tried pressing the brightness button..but does it work?…cus i wan to fins out more before i downgrade..

     
     
    Comment by Ker
    2007-02-01 16:30:52

    Damn, I still need a downgrader cuz I don’t have Liberty City Stories.=( I’ll just wait, it will come. =)

     
    Comment by peter
    2007-02-01 18:31:19

    need hepl! i just insatll using ezy install for 303 c from 303a and i cant play mp4 video why? the 303a is working but 303c is not!!!!

     
    Comment by mo
    2007-02-01 18:32:54

    Hi Guys, has N E 1 had probs with easydowngrader 303???which is safer option downgrading manually or using easy downgrader303?

     
    Comment by Monkey In your Butt
    2007-02-01 18:48:00

    Hey I have a TA-082 PSP the firmware version dose not matter cause I can up grade if needed. But I just wanted to make sure that this will work on that motherboard before I try this. I have the unpatched version of the GTA. Just looking for a little hand holding if you know what I mean. I have already downgraded 6 non TA-082 MB PSP’s with full success. Well this site is the best. Thanks guys keep up the great work.

    Comment by Roy
    2007-02-02 18:59:47

    2.71/IC1003
    Used 280easy up then down then straight to 303OEC, it all installed ok but would not play any homebrew..used 303eeasyDown with gta which then semi BRICKED the PSP… Put the 1.50 recovery eboot in game folder & brought it back 2 life….THANK THE LORD…followed 303 easy steps & now plays homebrew..

     
     
    Comment by johnsstart
    2007-02-01 18:56:53

    hey im on 2.6 fmw not a ta of anysort wanna get to 303 can i get there without gta using these easy files or is gta just used to get out of the 3.03 fmw

     
    Comment by newbye
    2007-02-01 19:21:41

    THANK YOU BIG TIME. You guys are the real deal. This is what I call complete release. Sweet. And this site is the best. Only some lamer’s comments here and there drive me nuts, but I learn to ignore them. Long life to the revolution.

     
    Comment by Aoww
    2007-02-01 21:00:31

    Yea, My ex gf has the GTA game but, how do you tell if it’s unpatched, and btw I have trouble doing it, because my psp decided to be gay and read disk when ever the heck it wants. So I been waiting for the downgrade now’s the chance, and look i cant do it unless my psp works right, Cause since I cant really play games, I wanted to get homebrew and play some snes games and stuff or something to entertain me.

    Comment by asdfasdfasdf
    2007-02-02 05:14:06

    if it says update to 2.00 and not 2.6, then its a unpatched UMD GTA.

     
     
    Comment by Oxybate
    2007-02-01 22:36:33

    I have successfully downgraded a 2.71/TA-082 PSP to 1.50, and then using this 303Easy installer, gotten it to 3.03 OE-C. The question is: now that I have done so….can i COMPLETELY format my Memory Stick? Or are there files that must reside on the Memory Stick for me to be able to use ISOs, homebrews, etc?

    Comment by Roy
    2007-02-02 19:15:00

    once i finished installing 3.03OEC i formated the Memory Stick & all worked fine..

    Comment by Roy
    2007-02-02 19:55:56

    workin on 2 psp”s at the same time, just tried 2 play an iso after formating Memory Stick & it just freezes.. so dont 4mat files are missin on the memory stick…so unless u”v made a backup on ur pc..dont 4mat..

     
     
     
    Comment by larriebyrd
    2007-02-01 23:28:42

    format the stick after you see that the firmware is working.
    why dont you take out the stick and use your psp and answer your ?, hahaha j/k. happy homebrew

     
    Comment by grayOlorin
    2007-02-01 23:46:25

    question: does it make a difference if you already have HEN D installed?

     
    Comment by saif
    2007-02-02 01:17:11

    hi, what do u mean by unpatched GTA, does it mean original game umd?

     
    Comment by Terry H
    2007-02-02 01:53:51

    Just wondering? Can a TA-082 PSP that has 3.02 OE firmware be safely downgraded back to 1.5 in recovery or will it brick?

     
    Comment by keith
    2007-02-02 02:53:00

    i think i bought the gta with 2.6 updater. i think im screwed. any sugestions?

     
    Comment by keith
    2007-02-02 02:54:47

    is there any other UMD i can use to get this 3.03 off my psp? i bought the wrong gta

     
    Comment by PSP_nubz
    2007-02-02 02:56:23

    plz make a 3.03 dowgrader that will no need GTA LCS plzzzzz

     
    Comment by Anima
    2007-02-02 06:01:28

    Is it possible to downgrade a 2.82 Firmware WITHOUT the Gta UMD? Like upgrade first and downgrade afterwards?