Multi Boot Loader For Pandora’s Battery Released

by Mike Bendel on September 21, 2007 @ 8:44 am


BOOSTER has released an enhanced version of his normal boot loader tool, which enables users to boot normally with a Pandora battery inserted.

The new release, dubbed Multi Boot Loader, now allows users to choose from up to five IPLs installed on the memory stick. This means that it is now possible to have a Pandora memory stick which boots normally, but also can enter service mode when needed.

How to use.

1.Copy bootfile to “ms0:/ipl/ipl_xxx.bin” of MsProDuo which installed MultiLoader.
(see “RECOVERY_LOADER/readme.txt” to boot padnora’s “Magic Memory Stick”)

2.Power off the PSP.

3.Hold LTRG and allow key to select boot file,or LTRG off to normal boot.
LTRG+UP    -> load/run “ms0:/ipl/ipl_up.bin”
LTRG+LEFT  -> load/run “ms0:/ipl/ipl_lt.bin”
LTRG+RIGHT -> load/run “ms0:/ipl/ipl_rt.bin”
LTRG+DOWN  -> load/run “ms0:/ipl/ipl_dn.bin”
LTRG       -> load/run “ms0:/ipl/ipl.bin”
other      -> normal boot from internal NAND flash.

4.Insert “JigKick Battery”.

The MS and WLAN LED are flashing when boot file are missing or boot error.

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Comments
Jaynb says:

Does this mean that we no longer need 2 batteries, so that you can use the 1 battery as normal and as a Pandora?

September 21, 2007, 5:56 pm
x3sphere says:

Yup.

September 21, 2007, 6:04 pm
Jaynb says:

Awesome, I wanted to start using Pandora but couldn't justify getting another battery just yet. I was hoping they would make something like this!

(Thanks BOOSTER!) :biggrin:
September 21, 2007, 6:32 pm
canadajames says:

Time for a conversion for me :)

September 21, 2007, 9:16 pm
Acerthief says:

There IS some thing you should know first.

when you push the power button to go to sleep mode, it turns off compeletly instead.

so don't be shocked when you find out you didn't save.
September 22, 2007, 12:02 am
frosty5689 says:

isn't the unable to enter to sleep mode caused by the wrong ipl? so wouldn't it be possible to make it use the correct ipl to sleep?

November 11, 2007, 6:08 am
x3sphere says:

from my understanding... the PSP has a read-only pre-ipl that is booted before the actual IPL. If the battery serial is 0xFFFFFFFF, then pre-ipl will boot the IPL from the memory stick, if not, then it will boot the IPL from flash.

That being said, I'd say its not possible since code cannot be executed before the pre-ipl starts. So you couldn't really tell it load a different IPL based on the fact you are resuming from sleep mode.
November 11, 2007, 7:39 am
frosty5689 says:

Well i hope there'll be a sleeple multi boot loader anyhow. That'll save me from sacrificing my sony original battery.

November 14, 2007, 1:26 am
Maniakc says:

It will work with sleep mode, I just figured out that when you put it on sleep, if you hit the power switch again, but while holding L down, it seems to resume where you were!

December 3, 2007, 11:49 pm
xuxdude says:

will this only work with 1800mah 3.6v or can it work with others like 1200mah 3.6v

March 26, 2008, 2:35 am
Acerthief says:

Here you go:

March 27, 2008, 3:45 am
manny1545 says:

how would get the thing i need to do this and from where

April 4, 2008, 4:18 am
capsgram says:

so you if am HEARING YOU CORRECT, a person would still have to crack open your battery and unhinge a part of it , but you can still use it as a normal battery with this multi-boot, right???? and you would still need A MAGIC STICK AS WELL?

THANKS!!! IF ANYONE REPLYS
July 7, 2008, 1:30 am
x3sphere says:

Yeah, it'll work, but you may be better off just following the most recent universal unbricker guide here:

http://forums.exophase.com/showthread.php?t=3780

If you install the magic memory stick files as detailed in the above guide, the PSP will boot normally with a Pandora battery inserted, unless the UP button on the D-pad is pressed.
July 7, 2008, 2:14 am
jtan710 says:

what does LTRG mean?

Im a noob
March 16, 2009, 1:57 pm
x3sphere says:

The PSP's left shoulder button.

March 16, 2009, 6:03 pm
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