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How to Fix a PSP From Corrupting the Save Files of a Game

The Sony PSP is a portable video game/media device that was released in 2005. It has been one of the most successful devices in the history of video games, but problems can ensue if the system becomes unstable. Permanent damage may result as well as corruption of your PSP game save data. The only way to fix this problem is to reflash the PSP system software to the device.

Things You'll Need

Magic memory stick
Pandora battery

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your Sony PSP (if it can be turned on) and select the "System Update" icon on the PSP main menu. This will update your PSP to the most recent update. Select "Update Via Internet" and verify the update by pressing the "X" button on the PSP gamepad. The PSP will reboot. If the problem is fixed, you are done. If the PSP cannot be turned on or if you have already installed the latest system update, proceed to Step 2.
- 2
  Turn off the PSP and remove the battery and memory stick from the appropriate compartments. Insert the magic memory stick into the PSP card reader. Follow this up by inserting the pandora battery into the PSP battery compartment. This will force your PSP to turn on automatically.
- 3
  Press the "X" button two times to reflash the PSP firmware onto the device. This will take a few minutes to complete. Press the "X" button once more to power down the device. Remove the magic memory stick and pandora battery.
- 4
  Insert the normal battery and memory stick into the PSP. Turn the PSP on and repeat only Step 1 of this guide. This will bring you to the most recent Sony PSP firmware update. Your PSP will be fixed and will not corrupt your game saves.

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