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psphome · 11-25-2006, 10:57 AM

Hello New Psp Modders. so you just got a brand new sony psp huh? excited? i bet you are. but before u go and run system update, check to see which firmware you are running and what the mod community offers for it. so without further ado, heres a simple how to on checking which firmware aka system version you are running on your psp. before we begin, you may be asking yourself "whats firmware?" well, heres how Wikipedia describes it:

Firmware: In computing, firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device. It is often provided on flash ROMs or as a binary image file that can be uploaded onto existing hardware by a user

Wait, What Did You Just Say?
well its simply a program that tells the hardware how to act. firmware versions can be upgraded and downgraded or, backdated to please the owner of the psp, but its not without risk, so please understand these risks when you take on the task of messing with the firmware.

So Where Do I Go If I Want To Change My Firmware?

Sonys official site usually has the latest firmware avalible for download, but we dont encourage keeping your psp up to date if you wanna enjoy the mod scene. older firmwares can be found at psp-hacks.com as well as pspupdates.qj.net. its wise to read about the art of psp modding before u start flashing the rom and such. its a shame to see a new modder damage his psp out of enthusiam.

now, on with the tutorial:

Step 1:

Heres whats called the XMB, aka the Psp's operating system. its like Windows for a computer. it lets u launch applications, tweak the system settings, and much more. You can access the XMB by turning the psp on without a umd in the drive.

Step 2:

In order to check what "Firmware" you're running, youll need to scroll all the way to the left in the XMB. this is where you should be at this point

Step 3:

Now, scroll down till you see System Settings. Click on it with the X button

Step 4:

Scroll down again till you see System Information and click it with the X button. now youll be able to see the basic info about your psp, mac address, the software version and the psp's name.

And there you have it. you've successfully check your firmware version. now you can continue to read threads in the forum to determine what you can do with the version you have. good luck!

11-25-2006, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
psphome Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 760	Newbie Tutorial: Checking Your System Firmware Hello New Psp Modders. so you just got a brand new sony psp huh? excited? i bet you are. but before u go and run system update, check to see which firmware you are running and what the mod community offers for it. so without further ado, heres a simple how to on checking which firmware aka system version you are running on your psp. before we begin, you may be asking yourself "whats firmware?" well, heres how Wikipedia describes it: Firmware: In computing, firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device. It is often provided on flash ROMs or as a binary image file that can be uploaded onto existing hardware by a user Wait, What Did You Just Say? well its simply a program that tells the hardware how to act. firmware versions can be upgraded and downgraded or, backdated to please the owner of the psp, but its not without risk, so please understand these risks when you take on the task of messing with the firmware. So Where Do I Go If I Want To Change My Firmware? Sonys official site usually has the latest firmware avalible for download, but we dont encourage keeping your psp up to date if you wanna enjoy the mod scene. older firmwares can be found at psp-hacks.com as well as pspupdates.qj.net. its wise to read about the art of psp modding before u start flashing the rom and such. its a shame to see a new modder damage his psp out of enthusiam. now, on with the tutorial: Step 1: Heres whats called the XMB, aka the Psp's operating system. its like Windows for a computer. it lets u launch applications, tweak the system settings, and much more. You can access the XMB by turning the psp on without a umd in the drive. Step 2: In order to check what "Firmware" you're running, youll need to scroll all the way to the left in the XMB. this is where you should be at this point Step 3: Now, scroll down till you see System Settings. Click on it with the X button Step 4: Scroll down again till you see System Information and click it with the X button. now youll be able to see the basic info about your psp, mac address, the software version and the psp's name. And there you have it. you've successfully check your firmware version. now you can continue to read threads in the forum to determine what you can do with the version you have. good luck!