You gotta love this dev 0okm. He has been banged up several times in the comments section and he just bounces back in the scene as if nothing happened. Whether you like him or you don't, you can't deny the fact that this is one talented and promising guy who tried to help out those unlucky TA-082 users via his TA-082 SoftDown downgrader, too bad that he stopped with that project of his. But being the resilient guy that he is, he just went on to do more stuff.

Recently, he has unleashed the PSP ButtonHook for FW2.71. Now, he has just released v1.28 of the ButtonHook. The app is basically a button changing application for the PSP, and as always, it is best that you know what you're doing if you're going to use this app, we don't want you to be relying on blind faith as you may cause harm to that precious PSP of yours. It is best that you read the readme file and our previous report on this app.

To install this, copy dh/kd/271CtrlP0okm.prx to the MemoryStick

• Add line ms0:/dh/kd/271CtrlP0okm.prx to ms0:/dh/271F/flash0/kd/pspbtcnf.txt and ms0:/dh/271F/flash0/kd/pspbtcnf_game.txt
• see pspbtcnf.txt.sample, pspbtcnf_game.txt.sample
  

• If in MemoryStick root have CtrlP0okm.bin then it will use it to Hook the Button.

Changelog for v1.28:

• Add FindExAddrByNid
  

Download: [PSP ButtonHook for FW2.71 v1.28]

Before anything else, we have to put up a disclaimer. When you mess with your firmware, you stand the chance of bricking your system. Let us repeat that once more: tinkering with firmware versions can render your PSP deader than roadkill. So. 0okm just released a downgrader from 2.50 to 1.50.

Yes indeed: 0okm claims to have come up with a 2.50 TA-082 SoftDown downgrader to 1.50. All you 2.60/2.71 users, however, still have to wait. It's time to tread lightly, folks, because 0okm requires people to email their own ISP email, PSP serial number, and FW dump Data. Here's 0okm's statement:

if your PSP is FW2.50 TA-082 and you

1. Trust me & support me
2. Agree NOT share my program & softdowned FW dump data to anyone
3. you know "Flash write" program may brick the PSP and Use it at your own Risk
4. you have a "ISP email Acc"

Q: Why need Trust me ?

A: because you need to give me your "ISP email", "PSP Serial Number" and "FW dump DATA".

Q: Why can't shared my program to other
A: because each program just for one PSP, other PSP use it will brick !!
Q: What happen if you shared my program & softdowned FW dump data to anyone ?
A: i will RELEASE ALL your personal information and STOP help people SoftDown !!!

Ok, so now that you know 0okm's terms, it's going to be up to you to decide. As we said, we have to tread lightly on this. It's pretty sensitive information you're giving out, so it's your call if you want to take up 0okm's offer. If you do agree with the terms, you'd have to email them in so you can find out what to do next. There's more info behind the Read link, so for those who want to pursue this, click below.

I'm sure all of you TA-082ers have been waiting with bated breath for 0okm's downgrader. And I wouldn't blame you - 1.5 land is magical, if you know what I mean. Well, granted that with the few big news lately, 1.5 is slowly starting to lose its shine to firmware 2.71, you still have to realise that the bulk of homebrew is made for 1.5 and thus, will have a few problems in 2.71.

When 0okm's downgrader news spread on the internet, people became restless. A few weeks down the line though, and there's hardly any information from him. Was he successful? Did he run into some problems? Thank 0okm because his latest entry in his blog is a nice update to all his fans:

"encounters some difficulties in the programming :(
diligently to solve :)
Please wait :P

when "TA-082 SoftDown" Release
it can support FW2.71(Original FW2.50)
if your PSP is "Original FW2.50"
feel free update to FW2.71 :)"

So, there you have it. I bet he's probably finished about 70% of the coding. And I'd trust him to get this thing finished before long. The other good news is that his downgrader will be supported on firmware 2.71. So all you TA-082ers, feel free to update to 2.71! It's got loads of goodies lately and it's where the party could be within the next few months!

As some 2.71 PSP’s say hello to the world, others will be saying goodbye at the same time as a downgrader has been released just a few moments ago!!

 

For this one occasion, I grant you permission to jump on your computer’s desk; jumping up and down until you have broken your desk. The reason for such a command is that after you have done it you probably won’t care about the desk, as you have just read that a 2.71 downdater (downgrader) has now been made available! Yes, that’s right – all you 2.71 owners (who do not have a TA-082 motherboard) will be able to downgrade your PSP to firmware 1.50.

Get the full details, install instructions, and the download by clicking on "Full Article" below!

Download: [2.71 Downgrader / Downdater]

Download: [1.50 Downhelper Program]

Read: [Forum Discussion Thread]
Learn: [Homebrew FAQ's and Guides]

"maybe late i will make a software to let "FW2.50 TA-082" user to dump "NandFlash & DDR DRam" data to me than i can make the "FW1.00/1.50 NandFlash img" to help them SoftDown their TA-082 :P"

These are the words of 0okm that a lot of TA-082 owners have been hanging on to since he discovered a method SoftDown for FW2.50 TA-082 to FW1.00/1.50. The process may be a bit lengthy and complex, but it sure is worth your while. And as promised (but more of teased don't you think?) it is finally here. 0okm on his blog writes:

you can use this software to Check your PSP if your PSP is NOT Original FW2.50 TA-082 this software will Display "Sorry, This Software CAN'T Support Your PSP" if your PSP is Original FW2.50 TA-082
this software will dump your PSP's DATA to Folder ms0:O250082CnD

when i finish the Write software i will post how-to send me your PSP's DATA
than i can help you softdown your Original FW2.50 TA-082 PSP

NOTE :
Now the SoftDown method NOT SUPPORT Original FW2.60 TA-082 PSP
Also NOT SUPPORT FW2.70/2.71/2.80 TA-082 PSP

Now that you've checked your PSP and it passed with flying colors, here are some new words to hang on to, "when i finish the Write software." Doesn't that just reverberate in your head, like a haunting melody? All we can hope for now is that it will be soon. You can depend on the QJ crew to give you the lowdown on any updates, however minute, on this SoftDown method.

Download: [FW2.50 TA-082 Check & Dump v1.10]

Some thought it might be impossible, others simply felt that only God's hands could code a software downgrader for the unfortunate TA-082 people. Well, let's just say that 0okm might have finally broken the shackles imposed by the TA-082 PSPs.

Firstly, a small primer for anyone new to the whole TA-082 thing. A while back, before the Undiluted Platinum modchip came out, most people were quite oblivious to the whole mobo-mania. Then it was revealed that the modchip wouldn't work with the TA-082 motherboards. Even Dark_Alex's "downdater" couldn't downgrade 'em. Few people who were brave enough to still try it were greeted by shiny bricks. Here's how you can check if you're one of the unlucky ones to have a TA-082 mobo PSP.

The reason was quite unknown. A lot of theories existed, but it was difficult to pinpoint the real problem. Well, we can safely consider it as part of the past now, because 0okm states that he has successfully downgraded a 2.50 TA-082 PSP using a software downgrader. Until now, the only other way to accomplish a downgrade was by using hardware hacks, like 0okm's multi firmware module.

Not anymore though, because we might just have a solution for the TA-082 motherboards! Here's what he states in his blog:

"Success SoftDown FW2.50 TA-082 to FW1.00/1.50

Had found a method SoftDown TA-082's FW2.50 PSP to FW1.00/1.50
But the method is quite complex, SoftDown a TA-082's PSP need about 45min

1. Use software Read Data From TA-082's NandFlash & DDR DRam
2. Analyzes the Data than make a "FW1.00/1.50 NandFlash img" that can Boot on TA-082
3. Use software Write that "FW1.00/1.50 NandFlash img" to TA-082

maybe late i will make a software to let "FW2.50 TA-082" user to dump "NandFlash & DDR DRam" data to me
than i can make the "FW1.00/1.50 NandFlash img" to help them SoftDown their TA-082 :P"

Well, so the method might take a while and it might be a bit complex. But trust the great programmers to make an easy installation method for everyone to use. 0okm has said that he might release something as a proof of concept. Keep the fireworks ready!