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Q: What are homebrews?
A: In short, homebrews are third-party programs developed by
programmers. Hence, PSP homebrews are third-party programs developed by
programmers or freelancers specifically for the PSP.
Q: Are homebrews legal?
A: Yes, they are perfectly legal unless it involves non redistributable
source codes from sony.
Q: Can my PSP run homebrews?
A: Yes. Its just a matter of is-it-ready-yet. If your PSP is of
versions 1.00 or 1.50, it s already homebrew-able by default. Else, if
your PSP is of versions 2.00 and above, it s not homebrew-able by
default. It needs some tweaks before it can run homebrews. The most
popular method to achieve this is to replace the official firmwares
with custom firmwares.
Q: What is a brick?
A: A brick is an
object that is most commonly used to build buildings. But in PSP terms,
a brick is a situation where your PSP becomes a lifeless object. This
can happen if the flash memory is corrupted.
Q: How can the flash memory corrupt?
A: It can happen in various ways. As long as it involves transaction of
data to and from flash (flashing), it s vulnerable to bricks. An
example of an activity which requires flashing is when performing
firmware updates. So, if the flashing process is interrupted (e.g. loss
of power), the PSP will then brick.
Q: Can the bricked be un-bricked?
A: Yes, but in only one of three ways:
- usage of the UP (Undiluted Platinum), and
- if you have custom firmwares installed (There s a Recovery Mode in
them.)
- (if your PSP warranted by Sony) send back to Sony for repairs.
- additional technical repair ways
Q: So am I prone to bricks if I use homebrews?
A: It depends, if you re using specific homebrews which modifies the
attributes/behaviour of the PSP, chances of bricks are there. Other
than that, they re not supposed to pose a threat.
Q: Will warranty from Sony void if I use homebrews/downgraders?
A: Yes. For the simple fact that these softwares are third-party and
unauthorized by Sony.
Q: Where can I find these homebrew programs?
A: You can easily find them in PSP-Hacks, PSP-Vault.
Q: How much do they cost?
A: Free of Charge
Q: How do I install them after I downloaded the programs?
A: Search for the tutorials at PSP-Hacks.
Q: How do I keep myself updated with the homebrew scene?
A: Bookmark and visit these sites regularly:
- PSP-Hacks
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