Firmware

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Table of contents
1 Firmware Releases

1.1 JP Firmware
1.2 US Firmware
1.3 EU Firmware
1.4 AU Firmware

2 Upgrade Instructions
3 References
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Firmware Releases

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JP Firmware

  1. Version 1.00 - Base Release.
  2. Version 1.50 - Direct Download: Sony Japan (http://dj01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/jp/2005_0324_e32eb27980ba8b291eb803e3397e4b24/EBOOT.PBP) Unofficial Mirrors: Lik-Sang.com (http://image.lik-sang.com/download/PSP_JPN_Firmware15.zip)
    • Sony announced Version 1.50 on 2005/03/24
    • Support for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian languages
    • Support to retain screen mode settings (For video stored on Memory Stick)
    • Support to allow resume play after recovery from sleep mode (For video stored on Memory Stick)
    • Support to allow resume play of audio tracks after recovery from sleep mode
    • (Should) no longer allows execution of unsigned code from DUO
  3. Version 1.51 - Security fix: Sony Japan (http://www.playstation.jp/psp/update/ud_01.html)
    • Sony announced a security fix release Version 1.51 on 2005/05/11
  4. Version 1.52 - Feature Update and Security fix: Sony Japan (http://www.playstation.jp/psp/update/ud_01.html)
    • Sony announced Version 1.52 on 2005/06/08
    • Strengthen on system software security
    • UMD music playback from home menu
  5. Version 2.00 - Major Feature Update: Sony Japan (http://www.playstation.jp/psp/update/ud_01.html)
    • Sony announced Version 2.00 to be available on 2005/07/27
    • Integrated Web browser / without flash support
    • Internet Browsing restrictions dialog
    • Support for Korean language
    • New character-sets
    • Support for full MP4 AVC h.264 playback (screen resolution still limited when playing from MS)
    • Support for 4:3 video mode
    • Support for ATRAC3plus on MS Pro Duo
    • Support for MP4 AAC audio
    • Support for WAVE audio
    • Support for A-B repeat loop
    • Support for UMD audio/video skipping/jumping
    • Enhanced volume adjustment
    • Support for TIFF, BMP and GIF image format
    • Support for themes
    • Support for user-customized wallpaper
    • Wireless exchange of wallpapers
    • Support for WPA TKIP WLAN security (only for games released after 2.00 and/or the new internal web browser)
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US Firmware

  1. Version 1.50 - Base Release.
    • Does not allow execution of unsigned code from DUO. **Edit** It has now been determined that unsigned code can be executed from Memory Stick DUO on firmware v. 1.50, but only using either the KXploit or the so-called "swaploit." As of the date of this writing, there is no known process for executing unsigned code on firmware v. 1.51 or 1.52.
  2. Version 2.00 - Major Update.
    • Although it's reported to work when updating an US PSP with Version 2.0 from Sony's japanese website, Sony states NOT to do so, and wait for the official US or any other countries release.
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EU Firmware

  1. Version 2.00 - Base Release.
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AU Firmware

  1. Version 1.52 - Base Release.
  2. Version 2.00 - Provided on UMD in retail packaging

It is believed, that there are no differences in JP/US/EU firmware. Only the shipped initial version number seems to differ.

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Upgrade Instructions

There are three ways to update your PSP to the latest version: Network Update, through the Memory Stick, and via UMD disc (the latest one probably through a retail outlet for the folks without wireless network and without a Memory Stick).

The easiest method is to simply use the Network Update function in your PSP menu. When you run the update via the PSP, it will first download the file to the Memory Stick (which requires 14MB free on the memory stick). After downloading it will present two options, update now or update later. If you select update later, you can run it from the "Memory Stick" option under the game menu.

For those who don't have wireless setup, you can download from the above links.

Please note that the update will not run if you have less than 50% remaining battery life and it is recommended to connect a power supply while running the update. All together it takes just a couple of minutes.

IMPORTANT: Follow the on screen instructions and do NOT disconnect the power or turn the PSP off. This will destroy (!! ) your PSP and Sony did not announce any way to recover a broken system yet. Normally you'd have to bring back your unit to their service center in Japan. Import Gamers beware, update at your own risk!

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References

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