Posted Feb 04, 2007 at 04:30PM by Victor B. Listed in: Hacks & Exploits, Homebrew Applications Tags: Dark-AleX, Noobz, TheAceOfFire
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With the new 3.10 OE-A on the loose, you can expect lotsa apps catered for 3.03 OE-C to be updated to suit the new homebrew wonder. And TheAceOfFire may as well be one of the first developers to do just that.

He has now updated his AutoDowngrade Generator to v1.01 and it will allow you to upgrade to 3.10 OE-A from 3.03 and below. AceOfFire says he's also added an option 0 that allows users to acquire files needed for upgrade to 3.10 OE-A.

Here are other notes from the developer:

^_^ This needs the update eboots, so find:

1.50 Eboot, rename to 150.pbp, move to CoreData

2.80 Eboot, rename to 280.pbp, move to CoreData

3.03 Eboot, rename to 303.pbp, move to CoreData

3.10 Eboot, rename to 310.pbp, move to CoreData


One more thing, if your just downloading my file to update, you can create two fake files and call em 280.pbp and 303.pbp, and the continue like normal to speed up download time. My package is more like a tool to help others.



Just make sure you dig into the readme for more specifics on this app such as installation and usage instructions.

Download: [AutoDowngrade Generator v1.01]
Download: [Dark_Alex's 3.10 OE-A custom firmware]
Download: [PSP Firmware 3.10 (US) Update]



Handy dandy Tutorial - Image 1TheAceOfFire released a rather newbie-friendly new application based on the downgrader made by Noobz. It's called AutoDowngrade Generator v1.0 and it's meant to take care of the downgrading process for you, along with teaching you how to use the app itself in the process.

TheAceOfFire recommends that you have 75% battery life, or are plugged in. He also has two versions: the complete version, which is 56 MB, and a smaller version for those who already have specific Eboot updates. We've got them linked below. Just rename to [firmware number].pbp and transfer them to CoreData.

Best of all, he's got a running tutorial during the whole process of using the app. It includes instructions on figuring out what motherboard type you have. Just remember to check the readme before you try this, so you know what you're getting into. Enjoy it, and good luck!

What it does:
  • Detects if you put the 150.pbp, 280.pbp, 303.pbp in the wrong place
  • Quits if you are missing one of the above
  • You tell it what firmware you have, program changes based on that.
  • It will tell you if you need to upgrade, and provide files to do so.
  • Shows a picture of a TA~XX psp and the unpatched GTA for convenience.
  • It will give you files to downgrade to 1.50
  • Gives a mini tutorial, based on the firmware you are on
  • It gives you the choice to upgrade to 3.03 OEC by Dark_AleX
  • If you do choose to go to 3.03 OEC, it gives another mini tutorial
  • Warns people who are above 3.03 Not to downgrade until we get there
Download: [Complete AutoDowngrade Generator v1.0]
Download: [AutoDowngrade Generator v1.0]
Download: [1.50 Eboot Update]
Download: [2.80 Eboot Update]
Download: [3.03 Eboot Update]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]


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   by pspdude4life (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » sweet

does this mean i can downgrade my 3.10 now?


   Re: me (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » no

No it doesn't. Where does it say its a 3.1 downgrader? Did you read the article?

   Re: pspkilla08 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » haha

are you kidding me. read the post if you are above 3.03 you can't use this downgrader. god. but, all of this isn't really gonna matter soon. my brother is a programmer (psp devision) at sony, and he told me that the next firmware is going to bring some very bright suprises for homebrew lovers, and might just put people like Booster, Fanjita, and Dark_AleX out of the job.

   Re: Snarg (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » .

pspkilla08
Well first off all none of them have a "job" in regards to PSP deving, so they wouldn't be put out of anything.
And second, your comment is obviously a load of crap so point #1 doesn't really matter anyways.

   Re: maxid (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » why

why did you upgrade?
i said this was gonna happen all i have to say is that you dont have to worry about another downgrader for a long time

   Re: LordPhrozen (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » doubtful

>>pspkilla08

Proof, or your an ignorant moron

   Re: Question (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Answer please

Do you need Liberty city for this downgrader?

   Re: Drunk Vegan (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » Surprise

>>>"my brother is a programmer (psp devision) at sony, and he told me that the next firmware is going to bring some very bright suprises for homebrew lovers, and might just put people like Booster, Fanjita, and Dark_AleX out of the job.>>>"

* Puts on his tin foil hat *

Sounds like BS to me. What are they going to do, buy us all a pony?

Sony will never support homebrew. The closest they'll ever come to enabling homebrew is when they stop supporting the PSP and stop releasing their useless firmwares.
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   by me (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » .

"...based on the downgrader made by Team C+D"

Team C+D found the exploit used by the downgrader but they didn't create it.
Noobz did.


   Re: Victor B. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2007-02-04
 » Whoops.

Sorry about that. We're fixing it now. :)

   Re: Coolvibes - 2007-02-05
 » OMG Brother works at psp prog div PLEASE

OMG What a complete WA---R (wait you are not English) please your comments made me embarased for you What a pleb Here you read it first here and iam not a programmer at the psp div (lol for to mins dry me eyes) Sony if they ever get over themselfs will realese a homebrew friendly firmware sure but it will still have restrictions(unlike the dark alex clan) who can deal anythink sony throughs his way and ***** if they do do it the Dark will follow with somin they missed out forgot to metion or both good work Dark Alex NOObz and me personal fave *****y***** well in boys

   Re: Master Debugger (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » >>Coolvibes

Congratulations, that was most likely the most poorly written rant I've ever seen in my life, and that's saying something here. Not saying I disagree, because I don't know what you said, and since it was a reply to a post about some misinformation in the article, context clues are of no help. Please don't ever post something like that again. Thank you.
   by guytheguye (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » no more gta?

what is this TOMFOOLERY? Just an instalotron?

   by doug (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » nice

very nifty app i like it alot will hope to see a guiof it in the future

   by bonzai10 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Well...

That's good for newbies if they want to use homebrew, but honestly most in my country want to use isos :/. Advanced users who read QJ or know something about PSP scene won't be needing that as they already have 3.03 OE-C or other OE Custom firmware. It's good for me too cause people keep asking me if it is possible to downgrade.

   by .:: Eclipse Element ::. (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » help

does this mean i can downgrade my 3.03 without GTA:LCS? please help!


   Re: Nicko01 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-17
 » no

You still need it to launch this.
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   by blackhowling (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » pretty nice

except i've known homebrew from when it first started , this should help all those's 3.03's.
why in god would anyone what to update to 3.10?
seriously some ppl never learn to stop , won't be long till there a wave of ppl saying i I/I/AIVT d0wIVgrad3r !


   Re: TheAceOfFire (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Yerp

True, 3.10 kinda is silly. No real changes except security.
   by .:: Eclipse Element ::. (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » ?

so i don't need a GTA:LCS to downgrade then?


   Re: me (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » .

You still need GTA, there are no other currently known exploits.
I don't recall any part of this article saying otherwise.
   by PSP peedro (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Yes it means.

You Don't Need GTA: Lcs! :)
Very nice program :P

Now 3.03 OE-C :)


   Re: triobot (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » No it doesn't...

You need GTA LCS..

How else? HEN??? NOOO you need to HEN the psp then downgrade it using GTA so your wrong...

Lol i'd like to see u try to DG without gta...
it'll just say NOOOO
   by .:: Eclipse Elements ::. (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » ?

so i don't need it then? can some one try it out or something
?


   Re: Nicklefrits (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » eclipse is a retard

of course you do u retard!!! ppl have said that like 5
times to you, so shut up u freakin *****skin
   by psp fan (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » ? PSP peedro

so many confusion i wish people would explain things better "PSP peedro " says you don't some say u do, im gonna check with aceoffire to see

   by psp fan (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » .:: eclipse element ::.

i have checked yes u need a gta copy to run, it was not made clear enought i must agree


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   Re: TheAceOfFire (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » ^_^ Sorry bout that

Yeah, sorry. My program uses the existing downgraders, and makes packages and tutorials for you based on what firmware you are on currently.

Its like having someone walk you through it.
   by psp fan (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » : TheAceOfFire

ah okay, do u know any news on a 3.10 eo? im despert to downgrade my 3.03 but i carn't find a GTA umd

   by curious (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » about the app

has anyone tried this and confirmed that it is working?

   by noo wayyy (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » this is so wrong

i cant find a gta lcs also they need a downgrader without using the lcs umd so in other words some one needs to find an exploit that alows the user to load gta without the umd on versions above normal homebrew versions

   by drom11 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » This thing bricked me...

Used this app last night. Everything worked fine until i actually executed the oe dxar maker and updater. Im now the proud owner of a sony paperweight. Use with caution.


   Re: PotFarmer (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » well

obviously you screwed up emphisis on the you
   by DaveyBoy (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Seriously...

The percentage of us with access to an unpatched copy of GTA: LCS appears to be pretty small. I'm honestly happy for all of you who have homebrew -- but devs: PLEASE don't forget those of us who haven't been able to take advantage of Noobz breakthrough. The world is still as homebrew-less for me as it was the day before this downgrader was released.

I know, boo-hoo... you would too if you were in our shoes!!

   by adil (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » psp 3.03 user

do u need gta umd

   by alexo (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » How did you try it last night?

Drom11

This thing bricked me...

Used this app last night. Everything worked fine until i actually executed the oe dxar maker and updater. Im now the proud owner of a sony paperweight. Use with caution.

It was released today at noon. How did you use it last night? hmm?

Do I need GTA LCS?

   by Izikdela (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Advice Please?

hey i'm on 2.71, and Ive been playing it safe by just running HEN C and executing the homebrew on that. But I am kinda tempted now with all the homebrew excitement lately, But im a little wuss and dont want to risk Brickin a PSP again. what do you reccomend? or what would be the safest way to downgrade so that it would ensure that I would not Brick it like last time? Because that was a terrible feeling.

   by MickMog - 2007-02-04
 » PSPKILLA...YOU LIE!!!

lol, never heard that sorta *****e since in a while ;-

   by ppl (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » 3.10 downgrader

Everybody there's a 3.10 downgrader at jufjufjuf.piczo.com they're deleting it soon hurry!!!


   Re: gabby (Unregistered) - 2007-02-17
 » really

did you see it cause i didnt fint it...and if so did it work
   by Yus (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » IT WORKED!!!!!!!!

I just downgraded from 2.8 to 1.5 with it. There really is a God, and I can feel his smile upon me as I type.

   by r£n£g@d£ (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Please Help

i own a (factory firmware 2.50) which i upgraded to a 3.00. is it still possible to downgrade to a 1.50. i'm missing out on some great homebrews. pls help


   Re: dc (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » Renegade

yes. upgrade to 3.03 and find an unpatched version of grand theft auto liberty city stories game. it is unpatched if on it there is an updates to 2.00. once you get there run 303 hen and downgrader. for 3.03
   by Keaton (Unregistered) - 2007-02-04
 » I confused

What's the point of the motherboard check, I thought the new downgrader worked on all motherboards. Doesn't it?


   Re: ^_^ (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » ^-^

The motherboard check is for people below 2.81
Everyone below there gets upgraded to 2.80, and then gets the 2.80 downgrader (Which will not auto check the motherboard).

Thats why I added in the pic for them.
   by korean psp user (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » psp 3.03

so it mean i need gta:lcs for DG psp V.3.03??


   Re: Orange ga (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » Yes

It still need a gta:lcs UMD to DG PSP V3.03.

lolz!!
   by blah (Unregistered) - 2007-02-05
 » help?

How can I downgrade from 3.02b back to 1.5?

   by PSPnewbies25 (Unregistered) - 2007-02-06
 » HELP

hey i get HEN working but it says that u must check to make sure ur UPDATE.pbp is a valid update?


   Re: ??? (Unregistered) - 2007-02-06
 » what

eso te pasa por pendejo hijo de tu puta madre lol
   by yankorg364 - 2007-02-09
 » confuse....

will the gta lcs be needed or not?....pls confirm...


   Re: psp on the line (Unregistered) - 2007-02-09
 » gta

you need gta. ive tried this more than 30 times. no bricks at all
   by hi (Unregistered) - 2007-02-09
 » ...

I never dg usually i flash firmware onto my psp. flashing is risky if you dont know how to.


   Re: thomas (Unregistered) - 2007-02-09
 » psst

noooo


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