

Allows the PSP to boot into service mode when an MMS is inserted. Service Mode : This menu accessed with MMS/Pandora allows you to install CFW/OFW or unbrick the PSP. Simply a memory stick formatted with DC software to allow service mode on PSP. Some hombrew is dependant on the kernel.ĭCv3/4/5/6/7/8 - : DC or Des Cem means Despertar del Cementerio and is the software created by Dark~AleX that allows PSPs to be downgraded or unbricked.

(Look it up at To view the link you have to Register if you're confused. Think of it as Windows XP running on NT kernel.

Kernel (1.50/3.XX/4.XX/6.XX) : The kernel is sort of like the firmware and what it runs on. OFW : Official Firmware released by sony. It lets you run homebrew (unsigned code) and PSX/UMD backups from the memory stick. Allows the PSP to perform extra functions. Updates are released every now and then that may improve functions of the PSP, add PSX compatibility or it may be an attempt by Sony to fix exploits.ĬFW : Custom Firmware. Section 1: GLOSSARY OF VARIOUS TERMS USED IN MODDINGįirmware : Firmware is the operating system of the PSP, similar to what your computer runs (eg. So those who have them please visit this section. However Section 6 is dedicated for UNHACKABLES. IMP: All the steps which I have mentioned in this guide are only for PSP 1k or PSP 2k (with mobo below TA-088v3) and not to be tried on any other PSP
