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How to Update a PSP by USB

The PSP system uses a wireless connection to search for and download system updates. However, if you do not have a wireless connection, you can use your wired connection to download the update to your PC and then use a USB cable to transfer the update install file to the PSP. Though this may seem more complicated than using a wireless connection, the process is actually fairly easy and should take no more than 15 to 20 minutes.

Things You'll Need

PSP-compatible memory stick
Computer

Instructions

- 1
  Load the memory stick into the PSP. If it needs to be formatted, the system will notify you; follow the onscreen prompts to complete the formatting process.
- 2
  Connect the PSP to your computer using the USB cable. Allow the computer to recognize the memory stick.
- 3
  Access the memory stick via My Computer. Locate the PSP folder and open it. Inside, you'll find a folder labeled GAME. Open that folder and you should find another folder labeled UPDATE. If you don't find these folders, you will have to create them manually using your computer. You must use all-caps to name them.
- 4
  Download the PSP system update to the UPDATE folder from the PlayStation Support website (see references).
- 5
  Disconnect the PSP from your computer. Locate the Game icon on the XMB dashboard and access the memory stick icon in this column.
- 6
  Install the system update by highlighting it, selecting it and following the onscreen prompts as they appear. The PSP must be fully charged and plugged in to a power source using the AC adapter for this process to work.

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