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[Breaking News] 2.50/2.60 Downgrader - v5 Beta Released

Posted Jul 01, 2006 at 05:50PM by Justin B. Listed in: Firmware, Hacks & Exploits, Homebrew Development, How-To, News Tags: eLoader, downgrader, Fanjita, IRC, Exploit, Dark-AleX
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Yes, you have read the title right - 2.50/2.60 Downgrader. Dark_Alex, along with Mathieulh and Yoshihiro from SonyXTeam, have released the first working 2.50/2.60 downgrader. Most credit goes to Dark_Alex (as said by Mathieulh) as he is the founder of the downgrader. Also, we would all like to give our thanks to Hitchhikr for the exploit that made this all possible. We have seen several betas over the past few days, several of which have been confirmed as non-working. However, just a few moments ago, Mathieulh released a beta version of the upcoming v5 of the downgrader. Dark_Alex is currently asleep as I am typing this, and thus cannot release the final version (non-beta). If you choose to use this downgrader, use it at your own risk!! This is still a beta version!! A lot of people are reporting success, but please, try at your own risk!

The IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is full of discussion about this downgrader and we are right there, getting every bit of information for you. The main discussions occur at Fanjita's channel (join #fanjita on Toc2rta). Now, you are probably wondering how the downgrader works after the previous attempts failed. Mathieulh says it best in the release thread - "It uses some Sony libraries found in the 1.50 updater to perform the most critical steps, the logical format of the flash, and the ipl writing. See technical details for more info about how it works." The technical details can be found in the release thread.

Now, you are all wondering - "Well, how the "hell" do I use this?" Here's your answer.

The downgrade process is separated between two people, a 1.50 user and you (2.50/2.60 user). The 1.50 user must own a 1.50 firmware PSP and will have to follow simple steps to obtain some files for you. The instructions are as follows.

Before downgrading, make sure you meet the following requirements -
Your PSP is not a TA-082 (If you do have this PSP version, it may result in a brick). [Find out if you have one!]

1.50 User Instructions
  1. Copy the folders downhelper and downhelper% from the folder 1.50 HELPER folder to /PSP/GAME/ in your memstick.
  2. Obtain the 1.50 update and put it in /PSP/GAME/UPDATE in your memstick. You may find the 1.50 update in our download site here.
  3. Init the downhelper program.
  4. It will dump your flash and some files from the updater eboot to the memstick. (These files are illegal under US copyright laws, so please do not distribute them in the comments or on our forums)
  5. After that, the program will exit. You can now delete the updater from /PSP/GAME/UPDATE
  6. You'll notice that you have a new folder in the root of your memstick called "DOWNDATER".
  7. That's the folder you'll have to send to a 2.50/2.60 to let him test the downgrade.
2.50/2.60 User Instructions
  1. Copy the folder the DOWNGRADER/2.50/DOWNDATERTEST if you have 2.50
  2. or DOWNGRADER/2.60/DOWNDATERTEST if you have 2.60 to /PSP/GAME/ in your memstick
  3. Wait for someone with 1.50 to pass you a folder called DOWNDATER and copy it to the root of your memstick.
  4. Init GTA and the eLoader
  5. In the eLoader menu, choose the downdater test. WARNING: the program won't output any display and any warnings, it will init the downgrader process inmediatelly.
  6. You'll see that your memstick flashing. That means that your psp is being flashed from the memstick.
  7. You won't see any type of output in the screen (this is for safety). When the memstick finishes of flashing, WAIT at least a minute, and then reinit your psp by holding the power button.
  8. That's all. If all went right, you'll have 1.50. If it went less good, you'll still have 2.50/2.60. If all went wrong, you'll have a bricked psp(except in the case you have the modchip) Remember that you have accepted that risk.
  9. If your PSP is showing up as v2.01, this is fine. Just use Wab Version Changer and change it to v1.50
Update: For those of you wondering why your UMDs say "Disc cannot be read," take your battery out of your PSP (for up to 5 minutes) and then put it back in your PSP. Your UMDs will then work! Thanks to ZFB8 and Pranav for the information. Pranav has also successfully downgraded his 2.60 White PSP (originally 2.50 JP) to 1.50, upgraded to 2.00, and back down to 1.50 sucessfully as well.

Update #2: This will be sticky for awhile to ensure that everyone will see this amazing breakthrough! Interested in viewing our members success rate?

Update #3: Dark_Alex has informed everyone that he will release the "final" version tomorrow. The changes in this version are best to be heard from the man himself - "Well, really, there is no much that it can be done to the downdater. I'll add a check for the AC adaptor, it will display a red screen if it's not connected and return to eloader (note: that will be done in user mode because of the problems of the display functions with this kernel mode exploit). Also, remove the logs, since they could end the free space of a 32 MB ms, and that will be the latest version that will be released tomorrow. I prefer not to touch the "real thing". If something works, better not to change it"

Password for downloads (when you extract) is - I_USE_AT_MY_OWN_RISKS
Download: [2.60 Downdater (Downgrader) v5 Beta]
Download: [2.50 Downdater (Downgrader) v5 Beta]
Download: [1.50 Helper]
Download: [North American 1.50 Eboot Update]

Thanks to Fluff/Naoneo for the exclusive banner and everyone in Fajita's IRC (and PlanetPSP) for informing me of this breakthrough, FreePlay and everyone else for all your time and help as well during this awesome release.





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   by Teggles (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » Ah
Awesome


   Re: acid_burn423 (Unregistered) - 2006-10-16
 » SEND THEM PLZ!
CAN SOMEone plz mail me those files.
I dont know anyone with a 1.5....

   Re: stevie-p (Unregistered) - 2006-10-22
 » psp
can somene please mail me the files to steveo_no1@hotmail.com
   by Raul (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » Cool
Wow awsome man!!!

   by monaco (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » wow
dont know if i should try just yet but still awsome

   by Justin B. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2006-06-30
 » Comments/Article -
Please be sure to keep your PSP plugged in while downgrading, if you lose battery it may result in a brick.

   by MEXICANSNAKE (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » yay!!
yeah this is cool!!!!!

   by sam (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » Could someone...
Could someone with a 1.5 please send me these files? If they work, I will pass them on.

mahsahelknih@gmail.com

Thanks!


   Re: Advertising -


   Re: christy (Unregistered) - 2006-10-21
 » I'm looking for those files too
Any luck?
   by milkman - 2006-06-30
 » YES!
SWEET MERCIFUL GOD

this marks a new cornerstone in the fight against sony

Good JOB

   by nevercominghome - 2006-06-30
 » Congrats
Now start working on something for us 2.7+'ers. JESUS. ♥

   by seargent007 - 2006-06-30
 » the MOBO
TA-082 MAY result in a brick


"may" is a wierd word

who wants to check this?

   by andrewtr89 (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » OMG
A GREAT DAY FOR 2.5/2.6 PSP USERS!!

GREAT WORK DARK_ALEX!

   by yourdaddy (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » cool
cool eventhough im already rokin a 1.5

   by dissapointed psp owner (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » DAMN!!!
Damn. I hate myself, I have 2.7. Crap.
I would use if I still had my beloved 2.6 :(

   by LORDBRASKA1987@SBCGLOBAL.NET (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » d
NICE WORK GUYS

   by strider (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » hmmm
HOW do you find out if you have a TA-082 psp or not??? How can you know.

   by Advertising -
   by drew4237 - 2006-06-30
 » TA-082
i wouldnt try it if u have a TA-082 unless alot of people try it and they dont brick their psp.
i dont have a 2.5/2.6, i have a 1.5 but i have been watching this cause my friend does have a 2.5 and my brother has a 2.6 and they both want to downgrade


   Re: hayz (Unregistered) - 2006-10-23
 » 1.5 folders
hi i have a 1.5 but have no idea where the helper files are, needed for the downgrade 2.6. thanks plz send to HayleyNicola03@aol.com
   by HELLO (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » YEAH QJ.NET
I always belived in you !!! you are the best no matter what the others say!!

   by robert (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » 1.5 users
can someone send me the files my email is robertperez@charter.net

   by Pox (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » Awsome news!
But, what does happen if it's a native 2.5/2.6?

   by Rehevkor - 2006-06-30
 » Yay
Awesome news. But where is this IRC channel people keep talking about?

   by noobhelper (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » omg
geeez the 1.50 files are on the article downloads.......

   by Mc K (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » downgraer ****** i have factory 2.5
How do u know if u hav a TA-082? and 1.5 users plz send in files

   by jakl_53 - 2006-06-30
 » TA-082
How do you know if you have one of those psps or an original 2.5/2.6, because after i got mine i upgraded, then found out i shouldnt. So i dont know what my original fw was. Help someone!!

   by Canis Lupus (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » 1.5 Downdater
Much apreciated if someone with 1.5 sends me the downdate files to me at my email. Thanks. I am eternaly greatfull if you do. Email: canislupus@armfork.com

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   by Muhu (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » FINALLY
I now have a 1.5 psp. I was waiting in irc all day for the word from Math. This is a HUGE breakthrough. Congrats to Dark_Alex and SXT.

   by Blah (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » :)
I think im gonna bite the bullet and do this. i will make shure to record a video for everyone also for everyone. i would hate a repeat of the last few days.

-blah

   by kramer11 (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » ASS CLOWN!
This is what this guy sent me.

Jon Tichenor
jagojon3@gmail.com to me
More options 8:46 pm (1 minute ago)
If you paypal $15 to me (jagojon3@gmail.com) I will send you all of the files necessary with detailed instructions to downgrade your PSP, only if it is 2.5 or 2.6.


I would be greatful if someone would please send me the real files

Kramer11@gmail.com

   by Unknown (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » HELP
The creator of this downgrader if you are reading this PLEAZ start working on trying to make on for 2.71 because i really want 1.5. I will be whating for the great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   by xiringu (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » woooooohooooooooo
yeah baby yeah baby yeah baby

now, I have to wait, because I'm a factory 2.5

but....kernel mode, here I come!!!!!

:)

   by Arikado_MX (Unregistered) - 2006-06-30
 » Welcome!!!!! Bienvenidos!!!!!
I have a 1.5 fw psp and I´m just happy for you 2.5/2.6 users. You´ll see the PSP power.

From Mexico with love...............

   by yoshinatsu - 2006-06-30
 » Ok
I will do the right thing and send the files to all of the guys...
Just wait a bit...


   Re: Rocky (Unregistered) - 2006-10-20
 » Yoshinatsu plz help me!!!
Can you please send me those 1.5 files?
I need to downgrade my psp also, it is 2.6

Thanks a lot !!

   Re: Rocky (Unregistered) - 2006-10-20
 » This is my email
709zzy@gmail.com

   Re: norax (Unregistered) - 2006-10-21
 » files
Can I get a copy of the files?

scott@norax.net

Thanks!


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