Need Help

[DJ Toffee]

I hope your post wasn't a shot at me for telling him to use a NAND dump of someone with the same custom firmware.

I've done it before and I'll confirm it works.
I didn't mean to overwrite his entire flash0 with it but to use to to overwrite files that maybe corrupt.

[shinjion07]

No, my post wasn't a shot at you. It's true that you can over-write some of the flash0, or else XMB editing wouldn't work, but unless he knows exactly which file in the flash0 is the culprit, it won't be that easy. From the sounds of it, it could be a number of files considering his bricks prior to the XMB actually loading, but after the gameboot.

All i was saying in my post, is that taking someones entire flash0 and rewriting his will absolutely brick his psp.

Again, my post was by no means a shot at you or your advice. You're definately right in saying his Flash0 is corrupt, but finding the corrupt file in his case is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Plus, us helpers are kind of at a loss of information here. We don't know if he tried installing a XMB/Flash theme or what. If he did, that would make this so much easier. Did you, mufc21?

[mufc21]

so where can i get the recovery for my psp if i cant get some1z flash0

[mufc21]

i did try 2 install the xmb themes and change the gameboot

[Bex]

Originally Posted by mufc21

i did try 2 install the xmb themes and change the gameboot

Did that help any?

Originally Posted by mufc21

thnx but there a problem i put in the eboot n the 3.90pbp and then i press on the psp/game/recovery and i says 3.90pbp does not exist do you want to download it from internet? (x=yes, R=no). and if i press yes it just shuts down.
plz help
thnx in advance

When you put the 3.90pbp in the folder, what is it named?
It needs to be named 390.PBP (in caps)

[shinjion07]

Originally Posted by mufc21

i did try 2 install the xmb themes and change the gameboot

Umm, okay.
First off, by default, windows hides important system files. This means that unless you enable Windows to show these files, your PSP's real flash0 is somewhat hidden. There's a folder named Module, on your PSP's Flash0. This is hidden, but vital to any kind of customization/backup.

Step 1 to XMB editing/switching is of course, enabling windows to see such files. Do this by in any folder in Vista, go to Organize -> Folder and Search Options -> View tab -> Check "Show hidden files and folders." and UNCHECK "Hide protected operating system files.". The process in Windows XP is similar, but i forget, to be honest.

Step 2 to XMB editing/switching, is making a complete backup of your Flash0's "vsh" and "font" folders. After that, go to town. As said above, some files in your flash0 are built for your psp and your psp alone; partition wise. Certain files that deal directly with the current installed firmware (System functions, etc) are built for your PSP's partition on the Flash0, you can't use mine, or anyone elses. However, for customization, such as the thousands of XMB themes floating around the net, those files are free game; they aren't tied down to your unit.

If you didn't enable Show Hidden Files/Folders, your PSP's flash0 is probably a mess beyond repair. I'd say a good 80% of a custom XMB's files will remain hidden. A custom XMB contains two elements; resources and modules. Said modules, require said resources. As i said, the "module" folder is hidden; for that reason, the resources you threw on your flash0 (which are f0:/vsh/resource) don't have the matching modules (f0:/vsh/module).

That being said, there is one thing you could try. If you do not have Hidden Files and Folders checked, check it, and then re-copy the custom XMB to your Flash0. This might over-write any errors your PSP is having. If that doesn't work, Pandora is the only way. The recovery function in the m33 Recovery Menu is hit or miss. The function used to be a lot more compatible back in the days of 3.52 m33, but as sonies firmware went on, it became more difficult to accomplish. To this date, i believe you must have a decrypted firmware of said version you want to install in the root of your memory card. Since you can't turn your PSP on, you won't be doing this, but a friend may be able to do it for you, just google "decrypt m33 firmware", very easy. After that, i believe you throw the 3.90 Official Updates eboot.pbp into your recovery directory and rename it "390.PBP" as Bex said above.

Again, it seems to be hit or miss, it'll either fix it or do nothing, but don't quote me on it's usage, it's changed quite a bit.

Also, if this fails, you've one easy option. If you're on a slim, you can hard-modify your battery by slicing it open and severing a lead on the PCB board. It's very easy, but should be used only if you're comfortable with your hands. After you do that, you'll need to make your memory stick a magic memory stick, thankfully you can still use your PSP as a card reader by using USB mode in the recovery menu. Google "Pandora Easy Installer", and you're bound to find one. If not, look for a mpsformat/msinst guide. I would provide links, but i'm still new here and i don't wanna tick anyone off.

Hope this helps!

[mufc21]

thank but i didnt quite get that that much