PSP:Updating your Firmware (OFW)

Updating firmware on the PlayStation Portable is a fairly simple process, and is required to use newer custom firmwares.

Updating with the Internet

The PSP does not support modern Wi-Fi encryption standards (WPA 2/3), so you will need access to a network with WPA 1/2 mixed, WPA 1, WEP, or no encryption. A mobile phone's hotspot with open security is an easy solution to get a PSP online temporarily.

The PSP Street (E1000) does not have any Wi-Fi connectivity!

1. Select (Settings) > (System Update).
   • You must have a Memory Stick inserted if you are using a PSP Street (E1000) or PSP-1000/2000/3000 series system. 32 MB Memory Sticks cannot store updates newer than 6.20.
2. Select [Update via Internet].
3. Select the connection that you want to use. The system connects to the network using an access point.
   • If you do not have a connection saved, select [New Connection] to create a connection.
4. Download the update data. When connected to the network, the system scans for the latest update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the update data and to start the update.
   • If you do not want to update the system immediately after the download, you can do so later by selecting (Settings) > (System Update) > [Update via Storage Media] to install the update data.
5. Press the X button. (O button if on a Japanese console) The update process will begin.

Updating with Storage Media

To perform an update via storage media, you must first download the update data by selecting [Update via Internet] or by using a PC. Some game discs may also contain update data. You can find official firmware updates on Darthsternie's archive or the Midnightchannel archive.

1. Connect either the PSP to a computer/phone/tablet using a mini-USB cable, or connect its Memory Stick to a computer using a Memory Stick compatible card reader.
   • You must have a Memory Stick inserted if you are using a PSP Street (E1000) or PSP-1000/2000/3000 series system. The PSP-Go has built-in memory, but requires a USB cable to be accessed. 32 MB Memory Sticks cannot store updates newer than 6.20.
2. If you are connecting the PSP directly to a computer, you will need to enable the USB connection in the settings if USB Auto Connect is disabled.
3. Install and rename the desired firmware update to PSP/GAME/UPDATE/EBOOT.PBP on the console's Memory Stick.
4. Select (Settings) > (System Update).
5. Either select the update application in the (Game) coulumn or select [Update via Storage Media]. in the Settings.
6. After running the update application, the update process will begin.