The Hack Your PSP Mega-Thread

[datha99]

Thanks a Ton for the help guide Scorpus

Originally Posted by Scorpus

Installing CFW using ChickHEN and Hellcat's Recovery Flasher

NOTE: This will not work with PSP-3000s [TA-090v2] or new PSP-2000s [TA-088v3]

Requirements:

- PSP running firmware 5.03 official
- Memory Stick
- Battery charged to more than 76%

I will guide you through loading 5.00 M33 on a PSP using the latest TIFF exploit - ChickHEN.

--NOTE-- If your PSP is anything below firmware 5.03 official, you will need to update to 5.03. Use this file. Place in /PSP/GAME/UPDATE/ and run -- http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1645

1) Download this file, it will have everything you need for the following -- HERE

2a) Assuming you have 5.03 official firmware already installed you must now load ChickHEN. Go into the ChickHEN folder of the file you just downloaded. Copy h.bin to the root (ms0:/) of your PSP.



2b) If you have a fat (PSP-100x) then copy the image inside the FAT folder to the memory stick under /PSP/PHOTO/. If you have a slim (PSP-200x) then copy the folder inside the SLIM folder to the memory stick under /PSP/PHOTO/

3) Go into the Hellcat's Recovery Flasher folder and copy the RECOVERY folder to /PSP/GAME/



4) Now it's time to unplug your PSP from the computer and load ChickHEN. Go over to the Photo section of your PSP and click on the ChickHEN folder (if you have a Slim) or just click on the Photo section and scroll down to the .tiff image (for phat users). The screen should blank out then flash green, showing that ChickHEN has loaded. The PSP will then reboot



5) Scroll over to System Settings > System Information and check that next to System Software it says "5.03 ChickHEN." If it doesn't say this then you will need to try and load ChickHEN again. It may take a few times to work, in fact it took me 6 tries to get it to work when I was writing this guide. If you are having trouble loading ChickHEN, make sure there is no UMD in the drive, the USB cable is unplugged and maybe restore default settings under System Settings

6) Assuming that ChickHEN has loaded, scroll over to GAME and load Hellcat's Recovery Flasher. When it loads, agree to the notice informing you that the program touches internal flash.

7) A brown menu will appear. Scroll down to Install M33 CFW and press X. An option menu comes up asking if you want to reset your settings. Choose the first option (reset). Then wait as CFW is installed. When it is done you will need to press X then boot up your PSP yourself



8) Fill out your settings again and enjoy 5.00 M33 on your PSP

[carlrac]

Originally Posted by Scorpus

4) Now it's time to unplug your PSP from the computer and load ChickHEN. Go over to the Photo section of your PSP and click on the ChickHEN folder (if you have a Slim) or just click on the Photo section and scroll down to the .tiff image (for phat users). The screen should blank out then flash green, showing that ChickHEN has loaded. The PSP will then reboot

Tried this 20-30 times and still not working. I have a PSP2003 if that makes a difference? Any tips/ suggestions for anyone who got ChickHEN to work?

Also, I am using an official Sony card but it's only 64MB ...does it only work with a bigger one?? Ordered another card but it'll take a couple of weeks to arrive and wanted to get this sorted in the meantime

Thanks

[logitekg25]

Originally Posted by Scorpus

Installing CFW using ChickHEN and Hellcat's Recovery Flasher

NOTE: This will not work with PSP-3000s [TA-090v2] or new PSP-2000s [TA-088v3]

Requirements:

- PSP running firmware 5.03 official
- Memory Stick
- Battery charged to more than 76%

I will guide you through loading 5.00 M33 on a PSP using the latest TIFF exploit - ChickHEN.

--NOTE-- If your PSP is anything below firmware 5.03 official, you will need to update to 5.03. Use this file. Place in /PSP/GAME/UPDATE/ and run -- http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1645

1) Download this file, it will have everything you need for the following -- HERE

2a) Assuming you have 5.03 official firmware already installed you must now load ChickHEN. Go into the ChickHEN folder of the file you just downloaded. Copy h.bin to the root (ms0:/) of your PSP.



2b) If you have a fat (PSP-100x) then copy the image inside the FAT folder to the memory stick under /PSP/PHOTO/. If you have a slim (PSP-200x) then copy the folder inside the SLIM folder to the memory stick under /PSP/PHOTO/

3) Go into the Hellcat's Recovery Flasher folder and copy the RECOVERY folder to /PSP/GAME/



4) Now it's time to unplug your PSP from the computer and load ChickHEN. Go over to the Photo section of your PSP and click on the ChickHEN folder (if you have a Slim) or just click on the Photo section and scroll down to the .tiff image (for phat users). The screen should blank out then flash green, showing that ChickHEN has loaded. The PSP will then reboot



5) Scroll over to System Settings > System Information and check that next to System Software it says "5.03 ChickHEN." If it doesn't say this then you will need to try and load ChickHEN again. It may take a few times to work, in fact it took me 6 tries to get it to work when I was writing this guide. If you are having trouble loading ChickHEN, make sure there is no UMD in the drive, the USB cable is unplugged and maybe restore default settings under System Settings

6) Assuming that ChickHEN has loaded, scroll over to GAME and load Hellcat's Recovery Flasher. When it loads, agree to the notice informing you that the program touches internal flash.

7) A brown menu will appear. Scroll down to Install M33 CFW and press X. An option menu comes up asking if you want to reset your settings. Choose the first option (reset). Then wait as CFW is installed. When it is done you will need to press X then boot up your PSP yourself



8) Fill out your settings again and enjoy 5.00 M33 on your PSP

first of all, i cold not fnd where you got the recovery thing...everything else i was able to find, there was only 1 image in the phat folder, and when i put it on my psp, it froze after about 10 seconds, then when i got to the image my psp just shut off and would not turn back on by itself...i think i copied everything to the right place.

[jamieshan]

Originally Posted by logitekg25

first of all, i cold not fnd where you got the recovery thing...everything else i was able to find, there was only 1 image in the phat folder, and when i put it on my psp, it froze after about 10 seconds, then when i got to the image my psp just shut off and would not turn back on by itself...i think i copied everything to the right place.

What problem are you having exactly? If you need to locate the Hellcat Recovery files they are all over the internet. Just use Google and search for the 1.6v. As for the chickHEN exploit it took me about 10 tries to get it to work. Keep trying and it will eventually happen. Do you know if your PSP can even be soft modded?

[logitekg25]

Originally Posted by logitekg25

first of all, i cold not fnd where you got the recovery thing...everything else i was able to find, there was only 1 image in the phat folder, and when i put it on my psp, it froze after about 10 seconds, then when i got to the image my psp just shut off and would not turn back on by itself...i think i copied everything to the right place.

this, and the posts i did a few posts back are pretty much all the info i have given...maybe a pm would be better

[kaan]

will it work with an 5.51 OFW

[theEvilOne]

Originally Posted by kaan

will it work with an 5.51 OFW

nope, only 5.03 or lower.

[eyasso]

Hello Scorpus,
I tried your guide but it doesn’t work.
After I click the image in the photo section, I get white screen and than the screen blank out then and not flash green.

I have FW version 5.03 phat 1001 PSP.
I used to have custom FW 3.71 m33 but I followed tutorial and end up in a case where my recovery mode doesn’t work.

Please help we with this. I bought it for my son in China and I am loosing my mind.
Thank you for your help.

[theEvilOne]

Originally Posted by eyasso

Hello Scorpus,
I tried your guide but it doesn’t work.
After I click the image in the photo section, I get white screen and than the screen blank out then and not flash green.

I have FW version 5.03 phat 1001 PSP.
I used to have custom FW 3.71 m33 but I followed tutorial and end up in a case where my recovery mode doesn’t work.

Please help we with this. I bought it for my son in China and I am loosing my mind.
Thank you for your help.

You may have to attempt it several times, the exploit will not always work on the first try.

[ijal.z]

must i download 5.00 FW update also and rename it too 500.PBP and put it in to root of the memory stick?