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F.A.Q (frequently asked questions)

Question 1: I Have FW version <insert your version>, Can I Run Homebrews?? *update*

If you have FW version 1.51/1.52:
Update to 2.0 (not 2.01!) and then downgrade to 1.5 using the MPH downgrader or stay at 2.0 for most homebrew.
Then you can run homebrew! Yatta!

If you have FW version 2.0:
You can run homebrew via Fanjitas EBOOT loader, or downgrade using the MPH downgrader.
Then you can run homebrew! Yatta!

If you have FW version 2.01+:
You can run homebrew via Fanjitas EBOOT loader coupled with GTA:LS and the GTA:LS exploit or downgrade using proper methods (search the forums) to either 1.5 or 2.0.

Question 2: I Only Have 32MB Memorycard, Can I Still Use Homebrews??

Yes, without a doubt! You might not be able to emulate all systems and have all games at the same time but fear not, 32mb will get you far if its only emulators you are interested in..

Question 3: I Cant Get KXploit To Work!!

Everything is explained in the tutorial that comes with the release, make sure you have Acrobat Reader installed.
But if you are one of the lazy types read this: http://www.psp-hacks.com/psp-kxploit-howto.php
Still cant get it to work? Read this fine kxploit tutorial (Hello Everyone) by shalted, now you should definitly be able to play on your 1.50 PSP

Question 4: Can I Use Emulators/Homebrews On 2.0 FW?

As of this moment you can run some emulators on 2.0 via the 2.0 Eboot Loader v0.9 but since we still are held back because of being stuck in user mode. This is still under development mind you. An alternative if you do not want to risk bricking your psp with the MPH Downgrader (even though no reports of bricked psps yet).

Question 5: Why wont <your homebrew> start? I've tried everything!?

Make sure the homebrew you are trying to run is written for the firmware you are currently using.
A homebrew written for 1.5 will not run on a psp with 1.0 and vice versa.

Question 6: Why are my SNES roms playing so slow!?

1: The PSP is downclocked from the factory because of the battery-life to 222MHz, but with most emulators you can bump up the speed to 333MHz. This is relatively unharmful for your psp, it will get a bit warmer and consume more battery though.
2: Increase the Frame Skip to a level wich feels comfortable (usually around 3-4 skips).
3: Turn off 'transparency'.

Question 7: After the software and roms are installed and playing fine, can you then upgrade to ver 2.0 or ver 2.50 after that and still have the emulator working properly with the upgraded FW or will it stop working?

No that will not work since its not an install you do, everytime you run it it gets checked by the firmware to se if if it's digitally signed by Sony. Newer firmwares is yet to be hacked so the answer is simply no.

Question 8: What is this SCUMMVM?? And what games does it support?

I will redirect ALL questions related to SCUMMVM and its games to its homepage at http://www.scummvm.org/

Question 9: Can I run the EBOOT loader on my 2.01+ without GTA:LS?? *update*

No you cannot, since you have to execute the exploit through the game itself.

Suggestions/Improvements/Spelling/Whathaveyou are apreciated!

ADDITIONS:

from Jrmdb3
Now noobs wont look some dumb asking "is tehre homebrew for 2.xx??"...cuz guess waht..THERE IS!!!now ALL psp firmwares are capable of running vast amounts of homebrew..heres what pspudpates had to say:

Thatââ‚ ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s right, the day weâ₠¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Thanks to the fantastic work by our forum moderator Fanjita and his coding companion Ditlew, it is now possible to play vast amounts of homebrew programs and emulators on every PSP in the world, including those with 2.60 Firmware! Thanks to their monumental achievement, every PSP in the world is capable of playing homebrew!

We here at PSPUpdates and QJ.net are proud to be the first to bring you an exclusive release of eLoader BETA which now works on 2.01, 2.50, and 2.60 Firmware! With this ground breaking program, you are able to load the many of the existing homebrew games, applications, and emulators that are already available for earlier versions of PSP firmware.

You can find a complete list of working/not working homebrew [here]. But just to get you started, here are a few popular homebrew programs that are known to work so you can get started experiencing the full potential of PSP homebrew:

Super Nintendo Emulator
Sega Genesis Emulator
Atari Lynx Emulator
Vortex
Throttle-X
Squarez
Spider Solitaire
PSPRhythm
FileAssistant

And for all of the PSP enthusiasts reading this, here is a special message from Fanjita himself:

I just want to say thank you to all of the PSP lovers out there for supporting us. Keep checking back here at PSPUpdates -- our goal is to continue to give all PSP owners with all firmware versions the ability to play homebrew.

Thats a quote from www.pspupdates.com
And for everyone who is not really into homebrew ...YOU CAN EXPECT A MAJOR UPFDATE from Sony VERY soon!!
Fanjita is a god right now..thank you fanjita for all your time. I'm sure I speak for everyone hear when i say this. We know how hard it is (well some of us) to do this..and we know how much work youve putten into this..so thank you!
heres the link guys:)
http://dl.qj.net/eloader-beta-for-2..../885/catid/114
HAVE FUN!!

Last but not least a big thanks to the people who contributes/helps out!