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UPDATE: TA-082 Downgrader a fake, says Dark_AleX

Posted Dec 17, 2006 at 12:05PM by Victor B. Listed in: Homebrew Applications, News Tags: 2.71 Firmware, X-Flash, Dark-AleX, TA-082, Jas0nuk, ChaosZero

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UPDATE: Just as the title says, Dark_Alex claims that the recently released TA-082 downgrader is a fake. Chatting with jas0nuk (thanks for the heads up!), DAX mentioned a couple of reasons as to why he thought this release is not a legitimate one: "eloader don't load prxs", "the text file with keys that it generates don't seem to be used at all", "the person that creates it is not very reliable", and - probably the clincher - "the first result in google of him: a virus page".

Now, Dark_Alex is Dark_Alex and his word is always taken for the truth. TA-082 users have been waiting for this downgrader for such a loooong time now that we won't blame them if this time they take DAX's word with a grain of salt and scamper to try out this downgrader. But in the words of QJ blogger Pranav, "we don't want to be part of the confusion" and also since we don't wanna take part in you guys bricking PSPs, we decided to take down the file.

Now, we have warned you: This downgrader is a fake. If anyone does decide to go somewhere else for the files, you're doing so at your own risk.

As some of you in the forums have noted, ChaosZero of PSP HaXors wrote about the release of a TA-082 PSP downgrader for people to use. Made by dark_thug, he notes that with the proper additional software, TA-082 units with 2.50, 2.60 and 2.71 firmware types can now switch downgrade to 1.50 or 2.71 SE-C.

Now, on to the tough bits of this little article. There are a lot of warnings that need to be given in case you feel the urge to use this app. Here's the combined weight of PSP HaXors warnings and our own:

Some games will lock up in 2.71 SE-C.
On 1.50, trying to change settings menu gives a Blue Screen of Death. You won't be able to change your Video Options, System Settings, etc.
On a brighter note, the BSoD could theoretically be fixed, using an app like X-Flash to flash a new system reg from a 1.50 user! Or, while making the dump, switch the 2.50 reg with the 1.50 reg. This is risky however.
The TA-082 Boards can also be downgraded to 2.71 SE-C! The BSoD will be gone. The catch again, you may not be able to return (to 1.50). If you can, it will most likely use the same update made to downgrade from 2.50. That still has not been tested.
Using this to downgrade to either 1.50 or SE-C leaves you with that particular state. Attempting to upgrade, according to 0okm, will most likely brick your PSP so you probably shouldn't try it.
We haven't tested this on our unit, so you'll be attempting this at your own risk. Make sure you know what you're doing before you try it out.

In any case, we wish you all the best of luck. Again, make sure you know what you're doing or you might lose your PSP. Feel free to check back on this article or on our forums for more information, as we're pretty sure everyone watches each other's backs in the homebrew scene. Take care!

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by wee (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» wee

yay 1st

Re: chen - 2006-12-16

» 2nd

hehe lol

Re: 3rd (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» 3rd

3rd

Re: RaiderX - 2006-12-16

» ooooh 3rd!

lmao, nice *****! is it just em or is someone trying to imitate a nickname. dark_thug is just a bit too similar to dark_alex to me.

o well, nice work here! i wont need this, but im sure it will help others. I on the other, will now be getting swarms of noob questions on how to use this thing.. >_>

Re: lol internet (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» totally

I like big hairy wieners

Re: I R BABOON (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» xD

amagad 5th

Re: cowboy (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» sum

pumpin the handle of the chocolate screen saver brings in the rewinding magnitude needed to correctly perform the directing of the TA-082. trust me

Re: 2n (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» FAKE

FAKE - http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?t+39435

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Re: isti - 2006-12-17

» OMG!!

Responsibility guys!!!!
fragile community can be hurt badly!!

Re: 5th (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» 5th

5th

Re: nilzxx - 2006-12-18

» wooo

wooo, whoever made this fake is a fat f:u:c:k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by WILL MIZ (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» FIRST

IM THE BEST FIRST YOURE ALL FREAKS HAHAH FIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTv

Re: saf100792 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» LOL dumbazz

lol u *****in idiot learn to count ur second dip*****

Re: SpankyMCnoodle - 2006-12-18

» 2nd reply on 2nd Post WOOT

I would listen to Dark_Alex. He is really the only developer who has done alot for anyone with a newer(ta-082 psp). I have 2 psp's 1 is Ta-082 I'd luv to get 1.5 on it without emu. For now DAX's devhook port for HEN-D does everything I need on a second PSP.

by oogaboogaman (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» Holy crap

Holy crap.

by Intoxicator (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» ...

I'd wait on this people, too many buts about this makes you wonder. Give it time to mature as many talented coders out there can add to this.

Re: ... (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» thanks

that is sage advice. thank you for that

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by luke (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» sweet

santa bring us a 2.80 dg for xmas please ill be a good boy

by Lupin - 2006-12-16

» *****

***** I just sold my TA-82 2.71 cause I was tired of the stupid ***** i had to do on it

Re: . (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» .

haha

Re: I (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» Have said

over 100 (literally) that be patient you should have listened!

Re: eruditejok3r - 2006-12-17

» What?

Getting my TA-082 to emulate 1.50 + 3.2 took me a few days but it was fun learning new things in it.... now is just a breeze learning other new stuff.... If you didn't take the time to learn how then you are just plain lazy.

Log off life dude. Give up.....there is nothing beyond your moms basement

by risk (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» risk

risk risk risk risk

by DOPLIC (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» sweet

sweet

by proudpinoy - 2006-12-16

» yoohooo

calling all dark_thug haterz, here's the article from QJ you've all been waiting for.

Re: proudpinoy is gay (Unregistered) - 2006-12-20

» wtf

why are you so in love with dark_thug? he's obviously a fake, and you defended him on PSPMod too. what up wit dat?

by chen - 2006-12-16

» Horray for yall

sucks... im 2.8..

a TA-082 dg before the 2.8... suckage

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Re: matt (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» yeah

agree, ***** the ta-082 *****gots. they should go eat a russian prostitutes *****. *****ing *****gots, ***** the *****ing queer *****s. *****ing magots ***** you and your gay *****ing support for 2.8 eat my ***** you *****ing *****s... ***** i *****en i every *****ing 1 of you *****s. go ***** yourself and your mom. ***** you

ps. go ***** yourself queer retards

Re: lol (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» lol

lol @ matt, although I'm more interested in a 2.80 downgrader too (for the sake of a friend)

Re: matt (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» lol

i just felt like saying alot of swear words. haha, but yah jokes all around. let me know when the 2.8 dgrader is out :D

Re: erekiddo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» matt get out

matt if you dont even know how to talk get out we sure dont need you here ! BI@TCH

Re: nilzxx - 2006-12-17

» watch ur mouth

woho, watch ur moth, matt

Re: matts cool (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» STFU

STFU U GET OT MATTS IN
agree, ***** the ta-082 *****gots. they should go eat a russian prostitutes *****. *****ing *****gots, ***** the *****ing queer *****s. *****ing magots ***** you and your gay *****ing support for 2.8 eat my ***** you *****ing *****s... ***** i *****en i every *****ing 1 of you *****s. go ***** yourself and your mom. ***** you

Re: Spike (Unregistered) - 2006-12-18

» Agreed

Agreed

by asd (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» as

woot2

by LordOfTheStrings (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» Damn

This is awesome. I just bought a PSP for my little brother; TA-082 with 2.71 firmware. Can't wait to see if this works.

Now all we need is a 2.8+ downgrader for my cousins and we'll have ourselves a Liberty City Stories party. =)

Re: Spyder (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» WHAT THE

VCS is a lot better or you could do the UMD swap trick with ONE UMD and you could have a LCS party

by Scott (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» 342457687th

1,342,457,687th YES!!!!

by ??? (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» ???

has anyone tried it and had it work? or brick?

by Doug104231 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» XD About Time

well its been a good while since the last site of a softdown for all the TA-082 users although im a TA-079 user id just like to say Good Job To Any Inspireing Developers out there and good luck softdown-ing ^.^

by proudpinoy - 2006-12-16

» testing

@???

several forums have had success stories, albeit sporadic.

by WPSP (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» W00T!

OMG its a miracle!!!!! eventhough I dont have a TA-082 board
this is good for teh ones who have TA-082 baords!

by asdfasdf (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» sadfadfs

holy mother *****in *****@@

by ***** u *****s (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» ***** YALL *****S

IM THE BEST FIRST YOURE ALL FREAKS HAHAH FIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTFIRST FIRSTv

Re: erekiddo (Unregistered) - 2006-12-17

» yu $uck

we dont need ya get the ***** out ! BI@TCH

by yeeeehaaa (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» It works

It works for me !!!! loud and clear !!!! yes yes yes thank you all I m so lucky !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1.50 1.50 1.501.501.501.501.501.50!!!!!! Ive got it ha!!!!!!!

by yuj (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» yea

lol... damn i was gonna sell my psp to a friend just cuz the older psp's could be hacked.... dammit

by proudpinoy - 2006-12-16

» congrats

@yeeehaaa

congrats mah man :)

maybe you can share your experience @pspmod.com :)

by hpdarkman525 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» ...

SWEET... grats all you TA-082ers

by mikie209 (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» check and dump

Hey when I run the check and dump file it says i dont have the right psp even tho i downgraded to 2,50

by pharonyk - 2006-12-16

» NO WAY!

im not going to risk this.. no way..

by PaRaLLeL (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16

» Dark_thug

he's a filipino

by Enlightened...? (Unregistered) - 2006-12-16