How to Upgrade a Modded PSP to ARK-4 CFW

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This tutorial covers how to upgrade a previously modified PSP's installation of Custom Firmware (CFW) to the latest ARK-4 CFW Full Flash Installation! The process here involves cleanly installing the official 6.61 firmware update using Chronoswitch Downgrader and then remodifying the PSP with the latest ARK-4 CFW.

#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
3:00 - Prerequisites
4:09 - Downloads
6:51 - Software Setup
11:35 - Reinstalling 6.61 Firmware
13:43 - Installing CFW
16:55 - Import Classic Plugins
17:57 - ARK's CFW Features
18:41 - Custom Launcher with Themes
20:18 - Outro

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PSP Console:
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PSP Battery:
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Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
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SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
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Downloads & Links!

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

Chronoswitch Downgrader:
https://github.com/krazynez/Chronoswitch

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

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

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

How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-4 CFW:
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How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
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