This is a short FAQ about Total_Noob’s Hen for the PSP 6.20.
What is a HEN?
“HEn” stands for “Homebrew Enabler”. It is a piece of software that allows to run unsigned software (homebrews) directly from the XMB on a PSP OFW. TN Hen relies on a kernel exploit in order to achieve this.
How do I install/Run the Hen?
Our download page has all the information on the packages to download.
Does TN Hen run isos/cso?
Not directly. The Hen only allows to run unsigned Eboots. But iso loaders for the Hen are already available.
If a Hen doesn’t run isos, what’s the difference between TN Hen and a homebrew loader such as Half Byte Loader?
a Hen uses a kernel exploit, and gives users full control of the PSP. This means more homebrew compatibility than with HBL. For example homebrews that require kernel access will most likely work with the HEN. This also means that the Hen opens the door to iso loading, plugins support, etc… through a LCFW (Live/Light Custom FirmWare)
So, you’re saying it doesn’t run isos, but then you say it gives Kernel access. I thought Kernel access meant isos, I’m confused?
Hen will enable programmers to somewhat easily enable all these features (iso, plugins…) through a LCFW. But this requires extra work that is not part of the Hen. For example, Davee’s chickHen (for firmware 5.03) did not have any iso support. Iso support was added by external tools (LCFW) such as Gen for Hen (by team Gen) or CFWe (by Becus25 and Xenogears)
So, what’s the difference between a Hen and a CFW?
That’s a complex question, because the definition of CFW is vague. Because of that, I decided to create the term “LCFW” for “Live Custom Firmware” (in reference to the Linux “Live CD” distributions) or “Light Custom Firmware”, per opposition to the historical “CFW” from the psp1000/psp2000 era
Well, ok, so what are the differences between a Hen, a CFW, and a LCFW ?
I’ll try to make this short:
- a CFW (custom firmware) is a bunch of hacks that enable iso loading, plugin support, recovery menu, etc… on old models of PSPs. The most famous work on CFW was performed by Dark_Alex. a CFW gets installed in the flash of the PSP, and overrides the Official firmware at startup. Technically, for the end user, it means that if you turn off your psp, then turn it on again, you still have the CFW. Custom Firmwares in the “old school” meaning are not possible anymore on modern PSPs, as Sony patched a critical hardware bug that made CFW possible. The first motherboards to have this patch are the infamous “ta88v3″ released in summer 2008. Basically no PSP bought new after this period can get a CFW.
- a LCFW (Live/Light Custom firmware) is the same thing as a CFW (actually, the LCFW we currently know about are mostly made of reverse engineered files from earlier CFWs), except it patches the Ram after the PSP is turned on (LCFW are usually kernel mode homebrews, so they require a kernel hack, which is what the Hen provides, see below). While the CFW patches the PSP firmware at boot time, for LCFW you need to patch the Ram after the Firmware is booted. From the end user’s point of view, this means that if you turn your PSP off, you will need to run the LCFW again (and, of course, the Hen before that) in order to activate it. Keep in mind that putting your PSP in “sleep” mode is not equivalent to turning it off. If you put your psp in sleep mode, the LCFW stays in Ram
- a Hen, as we said earlier, is a kernel exploit + a few patches that allows to run unsigned software, including ones that have access to kernel. It is a necessary tool to install and run a LCFW.
So Summary: CFW can not exist anymore in the current state of our knowledge (although things change, there are ongoing discussions on the subject, since we’ve become able to sign some content…), and is replaced by Hen+LCFW, which are a combination of a kernel exploit and some patches in the Ram to allow a “CFW-like” experience.
Can the Hen brick my PSP?
The Hen itself, AFAIK, works only in the Ram, and will not brick your PSP. However, it completely unlocks the machine and gives you access to everything on the machine, which gives you the possibility to do everything you want, including bricking it. Most bricks come from people who think they can install a CFW on modern PSPs. If you read this FAQ, you know this will not work. If you brick a PSP that has a nonhackable motherboard, your PSP is dead.
If you read the “README” files of the tools you use, you should be safe. 
When will the TN Hen be released ?
The first release of TN Hen for OFW 6.20 was done on December 24th 2010, and the latest can be downloaded here
Where can I get more info?
Here, or on our forums
email me at [Wololo: scam email removed]
if you want to send me donations for the early release except ben_vangster2@hotmail.com cause he was the first to respond to me but i need donations to help the new animal care center that i currently work at. email me saying what to give and ill set up a paypal or something
okay um let me make an account unknown soldier
@ unknownsoilder
If you send me a donation of $100US I will send you $150US for your “animal care center”.
No, really I will.
I promise.
This is a really real, honest offer!
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@Wololo
Can you please remove this scammers comments? He hasn’t even shown proof about his idea. Please remove before someone actually falls for it. Thanks!
show me how to upload dumbshit!
yeah i just got it from unknown soilder and it freaking works it now is the best thing im posting the video today? and im going to give it to my good buddy psp 3000 hacker.
mrfree on December 8, 2010 at 10:50 am
Beats TN’s HEN? Damn, you don’t even know how to upload. I’m not a pro at the psp but I for one know how to upload. You’re a good joker man! XDhey listen i dont have internet except at school and so if would be in my position you would have a hard time trying to upload since all the sites are blocked. give me your damn email and if im ablr i send it to you until then good bye mr free cause im not free i dont get on the internet that often!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@wololo
do you want this i got it and its teady to upload .Yes people that actually like me got this and think its cool
@Unknown soldier: stop embarrassing yourself
stocktonsucks1 just gave me unknown soldiers exploit and it is very amazing!!! It beats TN Hen
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I will TEst it On my PSP 3004 ( 6.30 )sorry its (hasherhamz@gmail.com) JUst MAde A random ID for thIS
ONLy FOr DA HAck I put It IN my FRnds NAMe @wololo
Please REmove THIs SCAMMER ( UNKNOWN SOLDIER) AND (PSP 3000 HACKER)
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mediafire If u KNw Kernel Level programming u Would KNw wht to DO I was TEsting THis UNknown Soldier and GAve Him A random Email ID . BUt I realized That IT was A fake Whn he Tld Abt it !!
ANd Unknown Soldier HW can U Be at Skool on 10:33 pm and 1:13 pm ???????
@wololo
seriously, im all new with psps, and i bought a brand new psp3000 6.20
but u make all complicated stuff so easily understood. now im running hbl trough patapn 2 exploit, and playing wagic lol.plus ur website is really clean and neat, nice to the eyes.
gosh, if TN-HEN and an iso loader isn’t released in the next weeks, lol i think just wasted money buying a brand new psp 3000. i guess i gotta play the epic Wagic for now. XD
i really like ur site though, more power to ur mr. wololo, i actually check ur site everyday for updates. once again, thanks for all ur compilations and explanations
@andrew you need to give a try to Cave history a really GREAT homebrew game!!! it’s so good to be free
I will wait,but please be quick…
Will this work on my PSP 3000 version 5.5 running the latest HBL??? thanks for answering.. Ü
@wololo
can the HEn run the cxmb?i need 6.3x hen…
hi there.
is anyone know how to run 6.20 tn with psp 2k?
PLEASE HELP ME
I’ve got a 3010 PSP, bought it in July, firmware 6.20
Im no good at hacking stuff, know almost nothing about coding, and I’ve got no idea if my PSP has the unhackable motherboard.If this DOES work I would still be unable to do anything because I simply don’t know how to.
Please, if somebody DID unhack a PSP 3010 with 6.20, and does know how to do the whole process, pleasee contact me at “mirror_mimi@hotmail.com” (<– NOT a scam, stalker, perv, anything)
Please, pleasee, pleasee don't censor this post, I've been waiting for this since JULY, and I'm just sick of playing NFS Most Wanted EVERY frikin day.
Thank you.
MirrorMimi, there are thousands of websites that offer in-depth guides about this stuff. Just use google. And yes, your PSP is hackable in a sense, but only with the HEN or HEN+LCFW combination mentioned in Wololo’s post.
@Rodin
Well that made me feel loots better :’)
Thank you, I think I might have found one.If I have OFW 6.10, is it necessary to upgrade to 6.20 to run this HEN, or is there a better option?
Um? Can anyone tell me if this TN-Hen could lead to a Full CFW ? Like the one that is permanent?
And also, Can a VSH Exploit lead to a Full CFW????
Oh NEver mind
walolo, firts tanks, for the hbl, the best thin, ever made, then, 6.20 tn hen, awesome, my only request, please, update, fusa pluguin for play on tv(composite cable,) on 6.20 tn hen, b, thas hat i’m waiting for…
i already download and install the hbl in my psp ver.6.37 but i can’t open the games .there’s no games appear. although i have iso games in my psp
Hey @wololo keep up the good work man, I will never forget that hbl loader exploit hahaha
and to all those fake programmers out there stop, it takes years of dedication and perspiration to learn how to program well enough to make these type of things…
sheesh…and yes I would know becasue I am a developer myself (im not bsing you either)http://forums.dashhacks.com/f120/blox-t300326/
^
and btw anyone who wants to check out my latest homebrew go right on ahead, leave a commentHey Hey Will LCFW(Live/Light Custom Firmware as mentioned here)brick my PSP 3004 Slim and Lite??
Please Please Please Somebdy Help Me……………..Please I Don’t want my PSP Bricked…………..Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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