Install ChickHEN R2 on PSP
In this PSP guide you’ll learn how to install ChickHenR2 on your PSP that let you hack your PSP and install custom firmware on PSP. Once you’ve installed custom firmware with the help of ChickHEN hack, you’ll be able to play iso/cso games on PSP, install themes on PSP and other fun stuff.
What is ChickHEN
ChickHEN is an loader for all Sony PSPs (1000, 2000 and 3000), developed by Davee and Team typhoon, to run homebrew apps on official PSP 5.03 firmware. The latest version of ChickHEN is ChickHenR2. Unless you stray away from the instructions, there’s no risk of bricking your PSP because everything runs on the onboard memory of the PSP.
WARNING: If you have official firmware 5.50 installed on your PSP, STOP NOW!
PSP OFW 5.50 has patched the TIFF exploit used to install chickHen hack so, you can NOT run chickHen on OFW 5.50. If you can’t install ChickHen it means you can’t hack PSP and install custom firmware on your PSP.
ChickHenR2 Requirements
- Your PSP firmware MUST be 5.03 or lower. on higher PSP firmware, you can NOT install ChickHen.
- Download PSP firmware 5.03: Mirror1 | Mirror2
- Download ChickHenR2: Mirror1 | Mirror2
Extract all the downloaded zip files into a folder.
How to Install ChickHenR2 on PSP
You can run ChickHenR2 on all PSP models (3000, 2000, 1000). Lets install ChickHenR2 on your PSP.
Step 1 – Update your PSP OFW to 5.03
In order to install ChickHen on your PSP, you need to update your PSP firmware version to 5.03 first. you can skip step 1 if you already have OFW 5.03.
- Connect your PSP to your computer in USB Mode. Your PSP memory stick will appear in your computer.
- Open the Memory Stick drive from your computer and copy EBOOT.PBP from PSP_Firmware_503 folder to the following directory on your PSP memory card:
/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/
(Create the directory if not available. Make sure you name folders in CAPS)
- Now Press the O button of your PSP to disconnect it from USB.
- Now go to Game > Memory Stick on your PSP. There you will find the PSP firmware version 5.03. Press the ‘X‘ button on PSP to execute it. It will install firmware 5.03 on your PSP.
Step 2 – Install ChickHENR2 on PSP
Assuming that your PSP is on Firmware 5.03, now is the time to load chickHEN R2. You can install ChickHENR2 on your PSP in two ways.
- Manual: you put all the files to the right folder by yourself.
- With easy installer: The little program copy all files to right folder with a single click.
you can follow any of these two ways to install ChickHEN.
IMPORTANT:
Before installing ChickHEN you should perform the steps below in order to increase the chances of running ChickHEN successfully on your PSP:
- Make sure there is no UMD in the drive
- Restore to Default Settings of PSP (Settings > System Settings > Restore Default Settings)
- Turn off UMD Auto-Start and UMD Cache (Settings > System Settings)
- Character set to US (Settings > System Settings).
- Revert theme for classic. (Settings > Theme Settings)
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Manually installing ChickHENR2
Assuming that your PSP is on Firmware 5.03, now is the time to load chickHEN R2.
- connect your PSP to your computer via USB.
- Copy h.bin file from ChickHENR2 folder to the root of your PSP. (ms0:/)
- For Phat (PSP 100x)
Go to PHAT folder in ChickHEN R2 folder and copy eggsploit.tiff file to the following directory on your PSP:
/PSP/PHOTO/FAT
(Create the directory if not available. Make sure you name folders in CAPS)
- For both PSP 200x and 300x
Open the SLIM folder from ChickHENR2 folder and Copy folder ChickHEN to the memory stick under:
/PSP/PHOTO/
- Disconnect PSP from computer. Turn it OFF and then back on.
- On your PSP go to: Photo > Memory Stick
- Go to FAT folder (if you have a 1000) or ChickHEN folder (if you have a 2000 or 3000).
for PSP Slim/Brite (2000/3000)
for PSP Phat (1000)
- The screen should blank out then flash green, showing that ChickHEN has loaded. The PSP will then reboot automatically.
If it just hangup and shutdown PSP then your got to retry until it automatically reboot your PSP. It may take a few tries to work, in fact, it took me 7 tries to get it to work. - To confirm go to: Settings > System Settings > System information. System Software should be: 5.03 ChickHEN R2
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Easy Installer to install ChickHENR2
If you’re too lazy to install ChickHENR2 manually, you can use an easy installer to install ChickHENR2 with a single click.
- Download the installer for your PSP Model:
for Phat (PSP-1000): Mirror 1 | Mirror 2
for Slim/Brite (PSP-2000/3000): Mirror 1 | Mirror 2 - Extract the zip file and execute the program included. (don’t worry it’s not a virus)
- Connect your PSP to your PC.
- Hit the install button from the software.
- If ChickHEN R2 is successfully loaded, PSP screen shows flashing colors, and it will reboot automatically into ChickHEN.
- To confirm go to: Settings > System Settings > System information. System Software should be: 5.03 ChickHEN R2.
- Download the installer for your PSP Model:
Now that you have successfully installed ChickHEN R2 on your PSP, it’s time to install custom firmware (PSP Hack):
- Install CFW 5.00 M33-6 (PSP 2000, 1000)
- Install CFW 5.03 GEN-C (PSP 3000, 2000 TA-088v3)
- Identify PSP Motherboard Model
- Install iso/cso games on PSP
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Hi! I’m a noob of this trick but I tried on my friend’s PSP that has chickHEN installed before and played ISO games until one day he accidentally formatted the memory stick and all games gone.
The firmware is 5.03 slim, I tried to install the chickHENR2 again which I downloaded here and installed successfully after a reboot. The firmware changed to 5.03 ChickHENR2 but still cannot play the ISO games I load.
after I rebooted again, the firmware goes back to 5.03 same as before without chickHENR2.
do I really need to install the CFW in order to run?
how does the formatting of memory stick affect the entire settings of chickHEN?
thanks
After ChickHEN you need to install CFW:
http://www.trickyways.com/2009/10/how-to-install-custom-firmware-cfw-on-psp-1000phat-2000slim/
then you can run ISO games:
http://www.trickyways.com/2009/12/how-to-install-games-on-psp-custom-firmware/
You’re the man!!!
I have tried many guides to install ChickHEN R2 on my PSP but yours is the best..
thanks for the superb guide..
Looking formward to see more on PSP Hacks.
Good job.
i have a really big problem here.. i cannt manage to upgrade my firmware to 5.03.. my current version is 3.02 OE-B. it just dont work…
how will i put the PSP firmware in my PSP?
Check this link to install custom firmware on your PSP
http://www.trickyways.com/2009/10/how-to-install-custom-firmware-cfw-on-psp-1000phat-2000slim
its my nth time to open the chickhen on the photo but the green screen never appeared and my PSP never rebooted..what other trick can i do to install install chickhen in my PSP?
same problem with pep pl. help us trickyguy..thanks
Hi..
I really have a big proble with my psp..
My psp is phat 1000x version 5.03..
I want to install chickHEN in my psp..
My cousin told me to install chickHENr2+recovery.zip, my question is what is the difference of chickHEN and chickHENr2?? and what is the use of recovery??..
I tried to install chickHEN but the green screen never appeared on my screen and it never rebooted by itself…
I also followed your steps but when I transfer the EBOOT.PBP my PSP says that,that file is corrupted…
SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!. I NEED YOUR REPLY ASAP!!!… THANKS…
follow this link:
http://www.trickyways.com/2009/10/how-to-install-custom-firmware-cfw-on-psp-1000phat-2000slim/
i have a PSP 1000 with the 5.03 firmware, so everyting on this tutorial is airtight as far as i’m concerned, however, i tried to use it manually, but it didn’t work. so i tried the automatic install program…same thing. it either freezes after it acsesses the photo portion of the memory, or it doesn’t reboot. i tried everything, from making a FAT folder in the photo with the auto install (or even putting the .bin or .tiff on the files.), but no results. any suggestions? any voodoo that will make it work either?lol
hahaha amazing.lol it worked without even picking the picture.lol sorry for wasted space.lol
i have been trying to open the chickhen but it doesnt. help.
Hi, im a total n00b i need help with the EZ installer thing i downloaded it but i dont know if i have to drag it over to my PSP thing or what…
and one more thing….does this hack the PSP so it will allow me to play ISO games on my PSP?
BTW i have a PSP 1000/PHAT/FAT
hey my chicken doesnt load specially when i wait at the slim tiff the screen doesnt break it just hangs everytime i already did the same thing over and over again this past few days it worked but now it doesnt even work!! please help me!
TrickyGuy,
I hope you can help me with this! I have PSP that is running on 6.10. All i want is to be able to transfer iso or cso games to this but each time i do so (and i have tried a number of ways) it tells me the file is corrupted. I tried to this that you wrote here the update shows on my psp but wont let me update. It says “the system software of your psp system is version 6.10 there is no need to update” so it wont let me update this. I dont know what to do
I just paid 40 dollars to be able to download all these games and i cant put any of them on here. All the iso files i try to put on here says corrupt data..
Can you help me? or point me in the right direction? do i need something else?
Please help after installing PSP Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D3 all the buttens stoped working any help Please any one know what to do i can start in recovery mode but not sure what to do next.
Please help after installing PSP Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D3 all the buttens stoped working any help Please any one know what to do i can start in recovery mode and all the buttens work there. but not sure what to do next. vsh menu enable or disabled dont matter dont work ether way. do you know of a way to resent it to the previous FW automaticaly because buttens are not working?? Please any help would be great
Is it possible to run HELLCAT’S CFW RECOVERY FLASHER from recovery mode??? does anyone know / and how
ITS NOT WORKIN AFTER CHICKEN HEN IMAGES THE GAMES ARE NOT STARTIN
lol..
diS is workin.. DUMBASS!!
i hv got motherboard model TA-090v2 v5.03 ihv successfully loaded chickhenr2 & gen-c but the games(iso/cso) are not working. pls help
Can you tell me the error message
game could not be started (80020148).
Try this
1. Hold the power button for 5 seconds to Turn off the PSP
2. Turn on PSP while holding the R-trigger to enter into the recovery mode
3. Open Configuration settings and locate UMD Mode setting
4. Keep press X button until you get this option UMD Mode (currently: m33 driver – no UMD -)
5. Go Back and Exit from recovery mode
sorry it is 80020321
thnx dude its working fine now.
Great!
why when i am hacking,it appears yellow scatters,not green scatters..why??pls reply
is their anyway to put the gameboy emulator on a psp with system software 6.20? and if not duz anybody have any ideas how to do it?
hi!i have psp 3000 version 6.20 how can i downgrade to 5.50 without pandora and play cso/iso games?
thank you
Hey
I am having problems, my psp is a 2000 slim with mother board TA-88
I previously has 6 some thing firmware and used magic stick and pandora battery to downgrade the firmware.
Now the firmware is 5.00 M3/4. When I update to 5.03 OFW the screen goes black and nothing happens I then have to hold down L and it shows various options 1)install 5.00 M33 2) Install 5.00 OFW 3) Test 5.00
But I have to go into test M33 to access the PSP. Do I need to remove the pandora battery and format the magic stick and use a normal battery to install the OFW 5.03 firmware and then the custom firmware
Please help
I NEED YOUR HELP. I THINK MY PSP MODEL IS 2000 SLIM. I PUT CHICHEN R2 AND EVERYTHING TO MY PSP BUT I STILL DO NOT NO HOW TO RUN IT. THANKS…
did u read the guide?
okay when you ment if it get stucks and off automaticly, did u mean u have to start all over again? i mean restoring defolt settings and everithing.
No.. simply go to Photo > Memory Stick and Chickhen or FAT folder again to retry..
my psp 2000 pb cant run games, says “the data is corrupted” plz help me out
anybody help me!!!!
i am using ver 5.03
pls help me…..how to downgrade or upgrade version 5.50 without using pandorama battery and magic memory stick?plsssssssss…..i trust this site…..thanks….
nice guide.. thnx man!
i have version 6.20 and which hacker do i need chickhenr2 or someting other.
help me out
Help !!!!!!!!!!!
I have PCP-2004, by mistake i install System Ver. 6.31, now I want to install 5.03 Hack, when i im going to install 5.03 the message appers “There is no need to update” please guide easiest way how could i convert my PSP system to 5.03
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdqz1i_how-to-easily-downgrade-from-6-20-o_videogames
Thanks Prince, I hope it will work, but dear Is there any other option other then Pandora battery, because i could’nt find pandora battery in a market.
Thanks again
not that ive found. though i am searching for a way to downgrade without one, though im starting to believe that there is no other way.
hi broww …
i tried install 5.03 firmware …
it successed …
i tried install ChikHen 2 didn’t work …
Can u give me link DL ChickHen2_R the newest …
i tried with 1 click didn’t work …
Thanks for read this …
try to download from this tricky ways website go in psphacks there you will see intall chicken hen for your perticular psp .Get it from there.
i trust this site
i have a quick question. i updated my EBOOT to higher than 5.03 is there any other way to do this? i know i cant downgrade an update so this is a problem for me.