PSP firmware v2.0 released
Web browsing, custom backgrounds, AVC video and more - two of which PSP users have been using for a while in their homebrew form.* But as of today, everyone can update their PSP firmware to version 2.0, which has official support for these functions plus lots more:
The following updates will be added:
Revisions to strengthen security were added.
An Internet browser was added.
Go To was added as a feature under [Video].(This applies to UMD Video)
A-B Repeat was added as a feature under [Video].(This applies to UMD Video and video data saved on Memory Stick.)
4:3 Screen Mode was added as a feature under [Video].(This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Audio Options was added as a feature under [Video].(This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
AVC was added as a codec that can be played under [Video].(This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Support for Memory Stick PRO Duo was added to [Music].
MP4 (AAC) and WAV (LPCM) were added as formats that can be played under [Music].(This applies to music data saved on Memory Stick.)
Image transfer was added as a feature under [Photo].
Wallpaper was added as a feature under [Photo].
TIFF, PNG, GIF and BMP were added as image formats that can be displayed under [Photo].
Korean was added as an option to [System Language] under [Settings], [System Settings].
[Character Set] was added to [System Settings] under [Settings].
[Theme Settings] was added under [Settings].
WPA-PSK (TKIP) was added as a security method under [Network Settings].
Settings for Infrastructure Mode under [Network Settings] were revised to be easier to use.
Input modes were added to the on-screen keyboard.
Previous Update: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian were added as options to [System Language] under [Settings], [System Settings].
Previous Update: Support to retain the screen mode setting was added under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Previous Update: Support to allow resume play after recovery from sleep mode was added under [Video].(This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Previous Update: Support to allow resume play of audio tracks after recovery from sleep mode was added under [Music].
Previous Update: UMD Music can now be played under [Music].
The official Sony Japan website have made the update available, it has not yet appeared on the US site.* However, it is confirmed that the Japanese update works for all PSPs.* Don't forget, upgrading to v2.0 will prevent homebrew games and applications from working.* Not fussed?* Download it here.
http://www.PSPHome.com/index.php?do=viewarticle&id=259