CFW For Dummies – 6.20 (or below) 3000, Go, Ta8v3

Important note: This page is obsolete, and kept for archive purposes only. I now recommend a much easier technique to install a CFW on your PSP. If you reached this page from an other website, I recommend you go back to the page presenting the easy technique to install Pro CFW. This page is kept for archive purposes only.

You reached this page because you want to install a Custom Firmware on your PSP3000, PSPGo, or a PSP2000 with a UNhackable motherboard (ta88v3), and you currently have a firmware 6.20 or below installed on your PSP. If you’re not sure of that anymore (psp 2000 owners, there is a chance your motherboard could be hackable), or if you want to check again, or if you have a different PSP model, please go back to the main page of this guide.

You basically have two choices. you can either upgrade to Firmware 6.35 and run the 6.35 CFW By Virtuous Flame, or stay on firmware 6.20 (or upgrade to it) and use Total_Noob’s Hen for 6.20. The choice is up to you, these systems both have pros and cons, so pick the one you prefer.

You’re still here? It means you made your choice, and you want to stay on 6.20, and install TN’s Hen. First, if you’re under firmware 6.20, follow this essential step:

  • If your psp has a firmware under firmware 6.20, Upgrade your PSP to the official firmware 6.20. If you own a PSP 1000/2000/3000, you can download the firmware here (or alternate link here). If you have a PSP Go, download the firmware here. Once you have the firmware, place it in your PSP/UPDATE folder, and running it from your PSP menu.

Done? Good. Now, to run TN’s Hen, just do the following:




  1. Download TN’s Hen here (or alternate link here)
  2. unzip the Hen archive (download above) at the root of your memory stick
  3. Go to the “Game” section in your PSP menu, and Run the Hen
  4. That’s it! You’re now running the Hen, which you can confirm by pressing the “select” button (you should see the VSH menu appear)
  5. If you want to go further, you might need to look for additional tools such as iso loaders. But you can already enjoy homebrews and plugins from now on

Note that every time you turn your psp off (I mean, really off, sleep mode is NOT the same thing), you will need to run the Hen again… but hey, that’s 5 seconds of your life, not a big deal I think 😉

    28 Responses

    1. pietro025 says:

      Wololo, is this update for Go! or for 1K, 2K, 3K series??

    2. Bub says:

      3K Babey!

    3. Mr.henderson says:

      Wololo 5.03 genc/prome4 user have a question should we ugrade to 6.20tn or 6.35pro-b or not?

      Will we be able to use all 5.03genc/prome4 capablitiy’s (like: all 5.00m33-5.50gen plugins) on 6.20tn or 6.35pro-b?

      • wololo says:

        I think 6.xx is where all the fun stuff will be happening from now on. I don’t play official games that much, so for me the best firmware is still 5.00m33. In your position I’d go to 6.XX, but that’s a personal choice.

    4. BlkHalo says:

      Can’t you have a full CFW with a PSP 3k? Isn’t it better than HEN and pro? If so, why use these methods…

    5. Mr.Henderson says:

      No you can’t have full cfw on 3k only on 1k and 2k and cfw is always better than hen

    6. ReaperX says:

      I wonder if its possible to downgrade to 5.00 by faking to 3.50 and trying to upgrade to 5.00

    7. GuinnessLife says:

      I Have A GT Sp 3002 from au with ofw 5.70 Now If I update it to 6.20 ofw then use Total_Noob’s Hen for 6.20 then run hallcat flasher & try install 5.00m33 Has Any One Try This Out?

      OR IS IT MOST LIKE TO BRICK UP?

      Thanks In AV If Any One Can Help.

      • BlueMew151 says:

        From what I know, any 3k PSP can’t be installed with any CFW on 5.00 or 5.50. I have a 3k and I used to have 5.03, but I personally prefer 6.20 TN-D. It’s your choice if you want 6.20 TN HEN or 6.35 Pro-B3…

        • GuinnessLife says:

          Ok Thanks BlueMew151 For You InFo .

          Here Is What I Have Done To My Aud Psp.

          I Have a Psp From JBHIFI GT SP 3002 With 5.70 UpDate It To 6.20
          Now Useing tb-c & The Iso LoADer To Play iso.
          Can Play Most Iso & Cso
          I Run PSPident 0.73 Can Not Get Bord Type InFo.

          Any Way Of Change The Game Boot For Games On This?

          note Games That Did Not Show InTheloader
          MVP Base Ball ?
          Have A Good DayAll

        • Danzilla says:

          Actually, on a 3000 if you have 6.20 you can install the 6.20 Pro B5 permanent patch. So yes, you can have a CFW.

    8. Newbie says:

      The 6.20 update doesn’t seem to be compatible with PSP Go (v5.70). Is the d/l link compatible with 1k, 2k, or 3k only?

    9. help says:

      can you pls make 6.37 pro cfw or downgrader 6.37 for (psp go) (psp3000

      PLSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

      THANKS YOU!!!

    10. John says:

      Hello, i bought a 3010 with 6.20 tn-b but i want to change to 6.20 tn-d, what i have to do? do i have to donwload the ofw 6.20, update it to it and then follow ur steps ? Thanks

    11. Fade says:

      You should include 6.20 pro B6 aswell

    12. pietro025 says:

      It’s missing the PRO LCFW which is already available for 6.20 and all that Permanent-Patch and Dualboot stuff.

    13. sarah clift says:

      PLEASE HELP !!!! I CANNOT SEEM TO DO THIS ,I NEED STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS,IT DID HAVE ISO ON IT BUT I DELETED IT AS IT SAID CORRUPTED PLEASE HELP X,MY 5 YEAR OLD SON IS VERY UPSET WITH ME X

    14. andrewjackson says:

      is it supposed to start and then return to the home menu?

    15. Chris says:

      I have 6.20 PRO-B5, how do I update it to 6.35 PRO?

    16. Jan says:

      Following your instructions I made a downgrade of PSPgo from 6.38 to 6.20. All went fine. Installed TNH for go, installed ISOLoader, palyed games from ISO, again all runs fine.
      Then tried to start licensed games that were at the flash already and an error message appered “The game could not be started (80010087)”

      Is there any way how to play the licensed games with above modifications?

      Thanks, Jan

    17. jj says:

      hey noob here
      i know how to install Hen on 6.20 but how can i get and iso loader (preferably for mph3 )
      any help would be massively appreciated
      jj

    18. nenni says:

      Hi Guys, psp e 1000 hack is available?

    19. fall3n says:

      DUDE THIS ROCKS!!!!
      i have a psp-2000 with a ta88v3.
      and i have done it.
      now my ver is 6.20TN-E
      THANKS ALOTTTTTTTTT

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