How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-4 Permanent CFW!

This tutorial covers how to install the latest ARK-4 Custom Firmware (CFW) on ANY model of the PSP! This is accomplished by updating to firmware 6.61, installing ARK-4 CFW, and then making the CFW permanent on coldboot with a cIPL and Full Flash Installation. Unlike older CFW developments, ARK-4 works on every single model of the PSP on the latest firmware, including the Street/E1000 model! No need to use Infinity anymore thanks to the latest cIPL working with every model of the PSP. Have fun getting onto the latest supported CFW quickly, easily, and safely!

#PSPModding #ARK-4 #CFW

This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.

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Timestamps!

0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Prerequisites
3:30 - Checking Current Firmware
3:59 - Downloads
6:12 - Software Setup
11:05 - Updating to 6.61
12:58 - Installing CFW
16:26 - ARK's CFW Features
17:19 - Custom Launcher with Themes
18:23 - Game & Homebrew Installation
21:50 - Game & Homebrew Usage
24:19 - Recovery Menu
26:06 - Outro

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Hardware Used for This Tutorial! (Affiliate Links):

PSP Console:
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PSP Battery (OSTENT Recommended):
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB48FV0
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PSP Charger:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFCh7bn
Amazon - https://geni.us/PSPCharger
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Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nt1pTT6
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SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
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Mini USB Cable:
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Other Hardware I Use for Making Videos & Modifications:
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UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011

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Downloads & Links!

ARK-4 CFW:
https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4

PSP 6.61 Firmware Download:
https://darthsternie.net/psp-firmwares/

PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/661.PBP

PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
6be8878f475ac5b1a499b95ab2f7d301

PSP Go 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP%20Go/661go.PBP

PSP Go 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
fd0f7d0798b4f6e6d32ef95836740527

MD5 Checksum Tool:
https://emn178.github.io/online-tools/md5_checksum.html

7-Zip:
https://www.7-zip.org/

How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
https://youtu.be/GY9gs5EJcMs

How to Backup & Play PSP Games on CFW:
https://youtu.be/1aviUdVcVTE

How to Play PS1 Games on PSP CFW with PSX2PSP :
https://youtu.be/gkcNFVn75iU

How to Update ARK-4 CFW:
https://youtu.be/f8p3Wvw3V24

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Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: secret garden
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: https://soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash

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