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Newer UMD Games and Browser come to 1.50 PSP's! *UPDATE*

Posted Jun 08, 2006 at 01:50PM by Jamie M. Listed in: Firmware, Hacks & Exploits, How-To, Wi-Fi Tags: eLoader, DevHook, PSP Web Browser, Booster
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Needless to say Sony has sent a endless stream of firmware updates at the PSP's dedicated fans, thats 6, no make that 7 upgrades to the PSP firmware to date. Don't get me wrong, sometimes the updates are fairly welcome. With the web browser for instance, other times however the update is minor, and somewhat lackluster, even making gamers question the necessity of another update. Think back to yourself, how many times did you contemplate to update your Playstation Portable to a newer firmware simply because Sony required you to have the latest firmware in order to shake down hustlers and go down in history as Liberty City Stories #1 Gangsta. We know we have many times.

Well as they say, if your dreams are not extravagant then they may be answered. Enter Device Hook 0.41 Sample Launcher. Dev Hook is a device redirecting driver created by Booster. The application or firmware emulator as one of its features enables provides support for newer firmwares up to 2.5. This is a new update to what was a somewhat outdated loader, and something that we are sure you will enjoy. When we say enjoy, we mean love, because with this application you will be able to emulate full 2.5 edition PSP Firmware Support.

Defy the Update Machine. Play 2.5 UMD's and Browse the Web with 1.5 Firmware!


Yes, this means full support and access to the Web Browser among other features. Not just that, but think back to when your world trembled beneath you as you realized that playing Grand Theft Auto would require you to leave behind your beloved homebrew and update to a new firmware, albeit our beloved eLoader. Now GTA with full WiFi access, the fully functional web browser, and everything from firmware 2.5 and below can be yours with the latest edition of Device Hook. Oh, and did we forget to mention that WiFi is working (note below) with some minor exceptions? Leading us to believe that once any remaining bugs get ironed out that Location Free would be fully accessible on 1.5 as well.

So just how do you go about running GTA on your 1.5 PSP? We have put together this simple walkthrough below, taking you step by step and you can rest assured you will be enjoying the features that 2.5 firmware provides on your 1.5 PSP. Even before you can "Sony Firmware Update 3.0".

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Once you extract Device Hook onto your computer, copy both folders over to your PSP like any other homebrew. Then you are going to want to run it from the game menu on your PSP. The issue at hand here gamers is running newer games and taking advantage of the full blown PSP web browser. In order to take full advantage of the PSP 2.5 Firmware's features jog through the following steps.
  1. Go to the Boot Select Menu and choose "Reboot XMB"
  2. In the Firmware Menu and select "2.50 + 2.00"
  3. Next go to UMD Version and make sure it is on "2.xx -> 2.00"
  4. (optional) Overclock the PSP to "333mhz"
  5. Finally, in UMD Mount, select "UMD Disk"
  6. Return to the Device Hook Main Menu and click "Start"
Once your PSP reboots you will be in 2.50 mode. You are able to view the PSP Web Browser via this menu as well as play UMD's that require up to version 2.5 Firmware. This application will allow you to jump between newer PSP games that require firmware updates, the web browser, AND great games and applications such as Callisto that require 1.5 firmware all without upgrading or downgrading. They say miracles dont come true...

You will need to add the firmware dump from the firmware(s) that you wish to emulate. Included with the application are folders/files that specify the exact location where the files from their respective firmwares should be placed.

Changelog:
- FW2.50 reboot support
- plain20.prx loading location changed
- UMD read stack extension location moved to support FW2.50

Todo:
- FW2.00 No-UMD loading
- FW2.71 reboot
- NAND driver emulation

Note: There are two versions below. The 0.40 update showcases the Dev Hook Installer which allows redirects flash access to the PSP Memory Stick. The 0.41 version does have full 2.5 support, however WiFi is reportedly not functioning. In addition, overclocking was noted to possibly have a negative impact on Wifi. One thing to consider, while using the application it was noted that it might be possible to emulate 2.5 on a 2.0 version PSP allowing newer UMD's to be played on 2.0 PSP's, but no one at QJ.NET had one handy...

Update: Booster has released v0.41a of DevHook which fixes some small issues regarding wallpaper not restoring properly and other fixes when switching back and forth between the XMB and DevHook (Home + L/R). WiFi still does not work properly when set to 333mhz. Version 0.40/0.41 is needed as this version is not a standalone.

Download: [ Device Hook 0.40 Sample Launcher]
Download: [ Device Hook 0.41 Sample Launcher Update ]
Download: [ Device Hook 0.41a ]

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593 Comments


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   by Herlin (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » ....
wtf????

   by hmm (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » sounds cool
Gj

   by anti (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » iso loader :P
Usually you can't post iso loaders on qj.net but since this is also a firmware emulator, it doesn't matter :P
This is awesome news!

   by peeInMyPantz (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » so that's why...
no wonder.. i can't seem to find updates on devhook here....
didn't know that iso loaders are not allowed to be posted here
anyway.. this sounds like good news, but could've simplify the info and made that news easier to understand

   by alja (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » hmmm
ISO loaders.........THEY RULE I GOT A 1.50 HAHAHAHAHAHA!

   by blast (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » ..
oh joy

   by band-aid (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » socom
will this let me play socom online?

   by easy (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » iso loader or not?
is it even an iso loader? from i what i see seems like you can only play 2.5 games from the actual umd disk...

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   by Eddy (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » Get this to work
I have 2 psp's one 2.7 and one 1.5...so can anybody get this to work?..I want to be able to play GTA on my 1.5 without upgrading...with this program can I do that....I dont want to brick or mess up my 1.5 psp

   by ys9101 (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » cool
this is a great news for 1.5ers, including me!!!

   by band-aid (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » another question
will it run "Daxed" isos?

   by fraseyboy (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » YAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY
HOW IS EVERYONE KEEPING SO CALM!!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!! PANDAS ARE FLUFFY AND CUTE!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   by waz (Unregistered) - 2006-06-05
 » not iso
this does not load ISO's
instead it loads the higher firmware UMD

its AMAZING PROGRAMME

TRYING IT OUT NOW

   by pringle (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » pringle
it loads ISOz

   by Gwan (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » WOWZAH!!
I'm with you 12. everyone should be going crazy!!, this is ammaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!!!!
whooo i love you *whoever made this*

   by Contre - 2006-06-06
 » Katamari Question
Any word on Katamari Functionality?

   by Hypodrive - 2006-06-06
 » not yet
It should work if the update is below 2.6

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   by Eddy (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » So...
If i install this i can still load ISO's from my UMD loader and with this program I can load UMD's over 2.5 like GTA

   by me (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » ?
when it says it emulates 2.5, do i need to download the 2.5 eboot update or something?

Im not too bothered about playing 2.5 required games, i just want to use the psp web browser

   by COOLLL (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » OCCCCCCCOOOOLLL
HOLY SH**!!! THIS IS AMMAZING!!!! BEST THING FOR THIS YEAR!!!-atm

   by me aslo (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » to #13
yes it does load isos.. it emulates the firmware first and then it loads up the game.. THIS IS AWSOME!!

   by me again (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » forgot
it also lets u play ATTRAC3 when emulating 2.5.. something i've always dreamed of.. THANK YOU!

   by Travis134 (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » pretty kewl
This rocks and works!!! It also autoboots after you configure it the first time, so you can change the icon and Eboot name to something better like 2.5 mode.

Everyone who finds that network doesnt work, please try the full version and not the update and do NOT overclock.

UPDATE: Hmmm.... whenever I try to use navigate w/ the browser it crashes the psp

   by anon (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » whatever
does QJ actually have the downloadble version with the FIRMWARE DUMPS ON THEM...this site is so jokes with it's whats good and bad....especially with this ISO loader...

   by ciberwolf (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » Dax support?
Anyone knows if this version supports Dax??? or there is any tutorial to use Ciso???

   by WIFI (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » .
set the cpu speed tp 222/111 or else wifi wont work.

wifi refuses to work if you clock to 333/166

fair warning

   by Chathurga (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » !
Holy *****!

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   by Chathurga (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » Mmmm
I know this would be completely pointless but technically you could run the eLoader, right?
Now that would be weird.

   by Help! (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » A Little Help Please
Why am I getting the message that my PSP cannot load/start DevHook?

   by FallenAngel (Unregistered) - 2006-06-06
 » Great!!
Thanx for that , amazing work....



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