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Team C+D shocked the PSP world when they released the first tools to ultimately revive or downgrade any PSP. While many similar Pandora software solutions have been developed; Quake of SubZero DeZigns takes us back to where it all started—wrapping a GUI around Team C+D’s command line utilities.

Download:
Pandora CMD
Firmware Updates (1.50, 3.71, 3.80)
Pandora CMD Torrent (includes source, fw updates, etc…)

- source: trading-post.sytes.net

Gh0st’s UPMS Installer packs a collection of useful software tools for converting to & from a Pandora’s battery, writing the IPL to your memory stick, and creating the Ultimate Unbricker/Downgrader solution.

Easily achieve any of the following when combining both the Pandora battery and Ultimate Pandora Memory Stick (UPMS):

• Upgrade a Slim to 3.71-2 M33;
• Upgrade a Phat to 3.71-2 M33 w/ 1.50-2 kernel patch;
• Upgrade a Slim to 3.80-5 M33;
• Upgrade a Phat to 3.80-5 M33 w/ 1.50 kernel patch;
• Downgrade a Phat to 1.50;
• Upgrade a Phat straight to 3.52 M33 from Extended Boot Menu, then install update 4 via XMB — with no need to downgrade to 1.50;
• Boot the PSP using Ultimate Loader with support for choosing which Pandora you require — V1, V3, or V4;
• Boot to the XMB with the Pandora battery inserted (Phat Only);
• Boot to a full 1.50 firmware from the memory stick (Phat Only);
• Use PSP Filer and other tools;
• Upgraded a Phat or Slim to 3.71-4 M33 from the XMB with the update;
• Recover any bricked PSP (Phat or Slim).

Of course you’ll require the corresponding [official] firmware EBOOT(s) depending on your selection. Copy each EBOOT to the root of your memory stick — 1.50 (rename to 150.PBP), 3.71 (371.PBP), 3.80 (380.PBP), and also a second copy of 1.50 named “UPDATE.PBP.”

To start using UPMS Installer:

1. Ensure UMD Mode is set to “Sony NP9660.” Hold R-Trigger while booting to enter the recovery console, go to Configuration, and set the UMD Mode there.
2. Copy UPMSInstallerV3.cso to the ISO directory on your memory stick; i.e.) F:\ISO or /Volumes/PSP/ISO
3. Browse to the XMB game menu and launch.

Tutorial, other important info, and ongoing discussions concerning UPMS can be found here, and here. All software authors are properly credited.

Download:
UPMS Installer V3 (Sapphire)
Official PSP Firmware Updates

- source: upms-project.com

Word that a new PSP Slim motherboard preventing the creation of a Pandora’s battery is among us — the TA-085 v2. That’s not to say an existing Pandora battery won’t work — it still should.

Sony has apparently blocked access to the battery’s eeprom; meaning our [existing] software methods are rendered ineffective. The workaround: use a friend’s PSP or go the hardware route.

- source: psp-ita.com

The following “poor man’s” hardware guide to creating a Pandora Battery is aimed towards the non-handy man type. With that said you may potentially render your battery completely useless or cause another unforeseen disaster. Proceed with caution: (Thanks to James L for the guide.)

Unfortunately, I didn’t have the essential tools, and the soldering iron didn’t seem to want to work (possibly because it had solder on it). So I found a small way around using the “essential tools”. All you need is something that’s small enough to fit under the pin, a cutting utensil, and optionally, tape. Non-conductive tape, so NO DUCT TAPE!

Just pry open the battery by pinching the edges (with your teeth or something to that effect).

Once inside, this is optional, but I recommend it. Cut one of the batteries terminals, preferably, the one with a solid connection cable. One is solid, one is a flexible metal. Cutting the flexible one is fine, but it cause the battery to short, a problem I’m currently facing, every once in awhile, causing restarts. I’m guessing it’s because of the flexible material moving around inside the battery when the PSP is moved. Make sure to bend the metal GENTLY so that they cannot touch while you proceed.

Then, using your pry tool, make sure to get it just under the right pin, as seen in the diagrams. Preferably, get something that can wedge diagonally in the pin, then twist it.

Tape the battery terminal back together if you cut it, once you’ve safely removed the pin.

Put the battery back together. Don’t worry, it won’t snap together, thus, more tape! Wrap tape, and yes, you CAN you duct tape here, around the battery to hold it together. Scotch tape is recommended, because it’s not bulky, so it doesn’t prevent the battery from going in smoothly.

And that’s all there is to it. I was going to attempt to make a switchable service battery (even though this is possible VIA software, but it would have been cool to have), but the pin broke COMPLETELY off. Oh well.

The mentioned diagrams can be viewed here.

Looking for a simple software solution to create a Pandora/Service Battery and the whole shebang? Read this guide courtesy of Demonchild.

Back in October (see here) we covered OverfiendX’s compilation of tools responsible for creating the Ultimate Pandora Magic Stick. Its primary focus is to save yourself the hassle and time when it comes to the knitty-gritty task of flashing any custom firmware, reviving a bricked PSP, etc… With that said, the team’s latest work is now available.

Changes:

Full Version:

• Removed all Sony prx’s and bin files from CSO.
• Added latest battery code from Cory, now works for fat and slim psp’s
• Added automatic battery eeprom backup when you enter the battery menu.
• When installing you can now see what is being installed and to what folder.
• Both 371 - 150KernelAddon and 371Update3 are installed to the GAME folder no more corrupt icons (thanks to 1 of our members)
• Jas0nUK’s elf menu is installed directly.
• Cory’s NandTool is installed direct to the elf folder
• NandManager is installed direct to the elf folder

Limited Version:

• This is an EBOOT version and has the same functionality as the full but without the addition of the Utilities, these will need to be installed separately.

Ultimate Loader:

• Added PSP Model detection
• Added USB access (ms0, flash0, flash1)
• Added Shutdown option
• Reorganized a few things
• Added a tools menu to access various tools (only 1 option atm)
• Added a few colours to brighten it up a little

At the request of OverfiendX, the downloads are hosted on their end — click here.

Download:
Ultimate Pandora Magic Stick (Limited)
Ultimate Pandora Magic Stick (Full)

User guide included.

- source: servegame

“Pandoraize” your PSP Phat and/or Slim battery without any software related hacks; just take a close look at the diagrams provided by godzivan. If you have a steady hand, it only requires the soldering of one wire. Upon success, create your magic memory stick!

Thanks for sharing MoBillyAla.

psp phat battery

psp slim battery

- source: eurasia.nu

Update: Pandora’s Ultimate Magic Stick package is now at v3; download the Phat and Slim version below. Also available is the PUMS guide to help get you started.

Update: Re-download the archive below.

For the lazy folk, like myself, here’s a simple solution to easily accomplish any of the following:

1. upgrade slims to 3.71-2 M33
2. upgrade phat to 3.71-2 M33 w/ 1.50-2 kernel patch
3. downgrade phat to 1.50
4. upgrade phat straight to 3.52 M33 from Extended Boot Menu then install update 4 no need to downgrade to 1.50
5. start up PSP with Ultimate Loader with support For choosing which Pandora’s you reach V1 or V3(by hold L trigger)
6. Boot to XMB (Phat Only)
7. Boot to a full 1.50 from Mem Stick (Phat Only)
8. use PSPFiler and other tools (If it requires 1.50 slims can’t)

The release thread (see below) goes further in-depth, providing a complete guide to coincide with the download — you’ll need to scroll down a bit.

PUMS (not to be confused with premenstrual syndrome) Credits:
Founder/Assembler: OverfiendX
Tester/Tech support: lawthugg, BaNDiTo_RoX, MrMuzz, leiko
Slim Fix/Coder: BRONZ3gh0st
Additions: jd368

Mad props to Dark_AleX, Team C+D, BOOSTER, Hellcat, Klutsh, BRONZ3gh0st, Chilly Willy, and TEAM x4658. And there you have it.

Download:
Pandora’s Ultimate Magic Stick v3 (phat)
Pandora’s Ultimate Magic Stick v3 (slim)
P.U.M.S. Guide

psp firmware updates

- release thread -

Update: Version 2 –

It has been reported some cases of bricks in the previous version when pressing circle in the bsod. This seems apparently to be a bug in the sony firmware code.

To fix it, this version will copy the registry of the psp that created the memory stick.

Dark_AleX whips out his magic stick for everyone to see, err, use… uh… wait a minute… that doesn’t sound right…

But on the real, now anyone can convert their ordinary memory stick into a “magic stick” for use with Pandora’s battery. Unbrick your PSP Slim and/or Fat, install custom firmware 3.71 M33, and you’re lookin’ good.

Download: Universal Unbricker for PSP Slim & Fat version 2

- source: dark-alex.org

Fanjita of Team Noobz has discovered Sony’s official PSP-110 battery, that of the original fat PSP, can no longer be converted to Pandora. After receiving a new battery from Amazon, it would seem numerous errors occur when using the battery creator, or even when attempting to flash an EEPROM image from an older Sony battery. Drats!

Fanjita says…

It wouldn’t be surprising for Sony to have patched their batteries so that they’re Pandora-proof. If this is true, then it still shouldn’t be a big problem - I’d recommend buying a new, large capacity battery to use as a regular battery, and using the original battery that came with your PSP for Pandora. And of course, you can always use Booster’s multi-IPL loader to use your Pandora battery as your primary battery, if you want. Just don’t go buying new Sony batteries for use with Pandora.

- source: noobz.eu

Hellcat enters the scene swinging his magic stick. Uh… Hrm…

Anyway, while we’re on the topic of Pandora’s Battery, here is another interesting extension to Team C+D’s almighty unbricking solution. Once you have a fully functional Pandora Battery setup with bootable memory stick, follow the installation guide contained within README.TXT. Shortly thereafter — thanks to the skilled up & coming developer — you’ll have access to new functions and abilities.

Key features:

• Choose to boot firmware from memory stick, internal flash or the original Pandora main menu
• Fix flash1:/ (the one holding the settings and config) by formatting it and creating all directories
• Launch an additional application (PSPFiler or such) with working access to the real flash0:/
• Launch custom firmware installer (OE / M33) with working flash0:/ access, so it can install the CFW straight from a Pandora boot without the need to downgrade to 1.50 first, no matter of the current state (and version) of the internal flash.
• Access flash0:/, flash1:/ or memory stick via USB (straight from the menu)

If you can hit once, you can hit twice. Kudos, Hellcat.

Download: EPBM v0.8 | Pandora’s Battery

- source: qj