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PSP firmware 2.0 is out

July 27, 2005
Keywords: PSP firmware 2 US Japanese home brewn browser

Firmware 2.0 is out for the PSP and it has a wide range of new functionality.

• A web browser has been added. It is fairly modern and supports CSS, HTTPS (secure browsing), JavaScript and graphics intensive web sites. It does not support Flash. GMail works but Ebay doesn't.
• You can customise your PSP with themes and wallpapers
• WiFi networking now supports WPA (much better security than WEP).
• Atrac3+, WAV and MP4 (AAC) support (you may have to change the extension of your tracks to *.mp4)
• UMD video viewing enhancements (go-to, 4:3 mode and more)
• Support for more image formats (TIFF, GIF,PG, BMP)

To update: download the file from the Japanese site (translated press release). Transfer the file to your PSP and place the file in F:\PSP\GAME\UPDATE\EBOOT.PBP. Restart your PSP. It will detect the new firmware and proceed to update. Your media files (mp3s, photos, videos) will remain intact during the update process.

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This entry was posted at 08:22 AM.

Comments

1. PM Says:
   August 22, 2005 06:31 PM

   

   I see you found a wholesome website to get your photo!!! Well done that man

   David says:

   A much better "read" than sun.com :-)

2. Alex Says:
   August 24, 2005 10:49 PM

   

   I just got the psp update 2 and i would like to know what i need to do in order to acess the internet with my psp. than you

   David says:

   You need a wireless router or access point (AP) at home.

   Flick the wireless switch to on.

   Configure your PSP to connect to said router/AP. Choose easy setup which means DHCP (PSP will get an IP automatically).

   If you are using WEP/WPA, configure the PSP in the same way. Make sure to add PSP's MAC to allowed devices on your router/AP.

   PSP is WiFi B standard only so make sure your router is in Mixed mode.

   Any more questions see the PSP forum!