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Your PSP firmware controls your system settings, and new versions get released to add features and fix errors and security problems. There are several ways that you can update the firmware on your PSP. If you have a network connection, you can update directly from the PSP itself. Otherwise, you can use a computer or a game disc that comes with update software. If you want to use homebrew software on your PSP, you can install custom firmware. | Your PSP firmware controls your system settings, and new versions get released to add features and fix errors and security problems. There are several ways that you can update the firmware on your PSP. If you have a network connection, you can update directly from the PSP itself. Otherwise, you can use a computer or a game disc that comes with update software. If you want to use homebrew software on your PSP, you can install custom firmware. | ||
| − | [[Category:Portable Media Players]] | + | [[Category: Portable Media Players]] |
==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
===Using the PSP=== | ===Using the PSP=== | ||
| − | #Connect your PSP to a wireless network. Your PSP will need to be [[Connect | + | #Connect your PSP to a wireless network. Your PSP will need to be [[Connect a PSP to a Wireless Network|connected to the network]] in order to download the update files. |
#*If you don't have a wireless internet connection, you can update your PSP using your computer. | #*If you don't have a wireless internet connection, you can update your PSP using your computer. | ||
#Open the Settings menu. This is located on the far-left end of the XMB. | #Open the Settings menu. This is located on the far-left end of the XMB. | ||
#Select "System Update". This can be found at the top of the Settings menu. | #Select "System Update". This can be found at the top of the Settings menu. | ||
#Select "Update via Internet". | #Select "Update via Internet". | ||
| − | #Select your network connection. If you don't have any networks to select, you will need to [[Connect | + | #Select your network connection. If you don't have any networks to select, you will need to [[Connect a PSP to a Wireless Network|setup a connection first]]. |
#Download any available updates. The PSP will search for updates. If one is found, you can press "X" to start downloading it. | #Download any available updates. The PSP will search for updates. If one is found, you can press "X" to start downloading it. | ||
#Start the update. After the update has been downloaded, you will be prompted to start installing it. Press "X" to start the update process. | #Start the update. After the update has been downloaded, you will be prompted to start installing it. Press "X" to start the update process. | ||
