Hacking Unable to update to OFW 6.61 from CFW 3.71 M33-2. Help needed.

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Hi everyone, I am very new to the PSP and recently acquired a PSP-1001 (Phat) model but it is running an extremely old version CFW 3.71 M33-2. I am trying to run some UMD games I purchased and it is saying it requires at least OFW version 6.37 to run. Upon trying to run the System updater via the UMD it gives an error saying error reading disc (80010005). I also get the same error when trying to update the system to OFW 6.61 via the memory card (80010005) and subsequently (80020321). I can read and write to the memory card in USB mode and the update files and recovery apps like Hellcat or Kronosswitch are available under the memory card in the games menu. I tried running Kronosswitch but it also complains about not being on a support firmware level. Not sure where I go from here, I am fine going to an updated CFW or OFW just want to play these games I bought. I've looked through various articles but one of the hardest problems has been trying to find links to any source files that work, the old version of my current CFW seems to make it especially more difficult to update in any way shape or form. Any help or direction would be appreciated.

 

[kaymynd]

Hi everyone, I am very new to the PSP and recently acquired a PSP-1001 (Phat) model but it is running an extremely old version CFW 3.71 M33-2. I am trying to run some UMD games I purchased and it is saying it requires at least OFW version 6.37 to run. Upon trying to run the System updater via the UMD it gives an error saying error reading disc (80010005). I also get the same error when trying to update the system to OFW 6.61 via the memory card (80010005) and subsequently (80020321). I can read and write to the memory card in USB mode and the update files and recovery apps like Hellcat or Kronosswitch are available under the memory card in the games menu. I tried running Kronosswitch but it also complains about not being on a support firmware level. Not sure where I go from here, I am fine going to an updated CFW or OFW just want to play these games I bought. I've looked through various articles but one of the hardest problems has been trying to find links to any source files that work, the old version of my current CFW seems to make it especially more difficult to update in any way shape or form. Any help or direction would be appreciated.

Try uninstalling your current cfw and plugins first then try to update.

You can also try to update using wifi, if you have a phone with hotspot (or you can use your router) you just have to make it have no password, but this will make it unsecure and let anybody connect to your hotspot or router so I recommend you set ssid to not show, and just connect to it manually, and once done, resecure your connection.

Worst case scenario you can backup everything on your psp and then format and restore it and the memory card, update, install new cfw, copy your backup back onto your memory card.

 

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Try uninstalling your current cfw and plugins first then try to update.

You can also try to update using wifi, if you have a phone with hotspot (or you can use your router) you just have to make it have no password, but this will make it unsecure and let anybody connect to your hotspot or router so I recommend you set ssid to not show, and just connect to it manually, and once done, resecure your connection.

Worst case scenario you can backup everything on your psp and then format and restore it and the memory card, update, install new cfw, copy your backup back onto your memory card.

Silly question but how do I uninstall the CFW?

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Silly question but how do I uninstall the CFW?

How about installing CFW PRO?

 

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How about installing CFW PRO?

Is that possible with the current CFW installed?

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Is that possible with the current CFW installed?

We would need to go first to 6.60 OFW, but thats easy, give me 5 minutes.

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Try to update first to 5.0 m33 using this:
https://we.tl/t-PnVwNEssln

 

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That worked like a charm, you rock! What next?!

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Try to update first to 5.0 m33 using this:

OK, after the M33 5.0 Update I was able to update to OFW 6.60 and then went on to install OFW 6.61 followed by Infinity PRO CFW 6.61. You were essential in getting my PSP upgraded and I greatly appreciate your help many thanks! Time to enjoy my new PSP!

 

[ScarletDreamz]

That worked like a charm, you rock! What next?!

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OK, after the M33 5.0 Update I was able to update to OFW 6.60 and then went on to install OFW 6.61 followed by Infinity PRO CFW 6.61. You were essential in getting my PSP upgraded and I greatly appreciate your help many thanks! Time to enjoy my new PSP!

IM SO SORRY i wasnt able to reply after that, I got stuck at work, and did not have time to reply, my bad, but yeah, basically it was:

5.0-M33 -> 6.60 OFW ->> 6.61 CFW PRO.

However, if you went with infinity, it should work nice.

Glad you had it working, Enjoy!

 

[xmondas]

Try to update first to 5.0 m33 using

This link is expired. Would it be possible to share it again. Thanks in advance.

 

[Durelle]

A few months back I had this issue, I found that m33 caused alot of issues. I had to format by getting a Pandora battery, which I was able to make with homebrew. Once I had access to recovery mode via Pandora I was able to Install OFW then from there hack the psp

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IM SO SORRY i wasnt able to reply after that, I got stuck at work, and did not have time to reply, my bad, but yeah, basically it was:

5.0-M33 -> 6.60 OFW ->> 6.61 CFW PRO.

However, if you went with infinity, it should work nice.

Glad you had it working, Enjoy!

M33 actually blocks OFW install or updates

 

[xmondas]

Good day ScarletDreamz,

I am having the same issue with beholder. I would like to update the firmware to the latest version.
Current the PSP 1000 with 3.71 M33-3.

Do I need to install the OFW 5.0 before I install the 5.0 m33?
Could you please share the file 5.0 m33.

Thanks in advance =)

 

[Durelle]

Good day ScarletDreamz,

I am having the same issue with beholder. I would like to update the firmware to the latest version.
Current the PSP 1000 with 3.71 M33-3.

Do I need to install the OFW 5.0 before I install the 5.0 m33?
Could you please share the file 5.0 m33.

Thanks in advance =)

Can't share files, but just get OFW and forget m33 ever existed, get PRO cfw

 

[xmondas]

I found a solution for my problem. Use the Hellcat Recovery Flasher to install the OFW 5.0 and then update to 6.60.
After that you can install the CFW 6.60 Pro or up.

Cheers & Happy gaming =)