Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Black screens or even freezing on bootup after installing ARK-5 CFW on a PSP might not always be the result of a bricked console or a failed installation! This typically results from a bad plugin or CFW specific settings which might not play nicely with your console. Thankfully since a typical ARK-5 installation includes flashing cIPL to the console, you can get back up and running quickly with a few key combinations to use on bootup! This not only goes through the options you have, but also how to diagnose and fix these so you're not stuck bypassing plugins, settings, or CFW every time you want to play a game.
#PSPModding #ARK5 #CFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
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Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - Disable CFW
3:23 - Disable Plugins
3:42 - Disable CFW Settings
4:43 - Diagnosing Bad Plugins
6:22 - Diagnosing Bad Settings
8:53 - VSH Menu Button Combinations
9:38 - Exit to Custom Launcher
10:41 - Exit to VSH/XMB
11:06 - DC-ARK & Recovery Menu Options
12:55 - Outro
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Hardware Used for This Tutorial! (Affiliate Links):
PSP Console:
Amazon - geni.us/c5NsNC
eBay - ebay.us/XrUpNJ
PSP Battery (OSTENT Recommended):
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB48FV0
Amazon - geni.us/PSPBattery
eBay - ebay.us/5HWCE8
PSP Charger:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFCh7bn
Amazon - geni.us/PSPCharger
eBay - ebay.us/GvGgna
Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nt1pTT6
Amazon - geni.us/3NtYTz
eBay - ebay.us/FnGJyA
SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
Amazon - geni.us/N0QU
eBay - ebay.us/np5OVd
Mini USB Cable:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bauZyc2y
Amazon - geni.us/Ji9WOh
eBay - ebay.us/dM17vR
Other Hardware I Use for Making Videos & Modifications:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
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Related Links!
ARK CFW Key Combos:
psp-homebrew-community.github.io/wiki/troubleshooting/tips-and-tricks.html
How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-5 CFW:
youtu.be/yiXp4rZymQQ
How to Upgrade Any Modded PSP to ARK-5 CFW:
youtu.be/oOqFitYCQIM
How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
youtu.be/GY9gs5EJcMs
How to Backup & Play PSP Games on CFW:
youtu.be/1aviUdVcVTE
How to Play PS1 Games on PSP CFW:
youtu.be/t1wh4dlbyPM
How to Install PSP Plugins:
youtu.be/yo11CIFl_RY
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Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
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Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: plugged in
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
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Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
Black screens or even freezing on bootup after installing ARK-5 CFW on a PSP might not always be the result of a bricked console or a failed installation! This typically results from a bad plugin or CFW specific settings which might not play nicely with your console. Thankfully since a typical ARK-5 installation includes flashing cIPL to the console, you can get back up and running quickly with a few key combinations to use on bootup! This not only goes through the options you have, but also how to diagnose and fix these so you're not stuck bypassing plugins, settings, or CFW every time you want to play a game.
#PSPModding #ARK5 #CFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
--------------------
Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
1:58 - Disable CFW
3:23 - Disable Plugins
3:42 - Disable CFW Settings
4:43 - Diagnosing Bad Plugins
6:22 - Diagnosing Bad Settings
8:53 - VSH Menu Button Combinations
9:38 - Exit to Custom Launcher
10:41 - Exit to VSH/XMB
11:06 - DC-ARK & Recovery Menu Options
12:55 - Outro
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Hardware Used for This Tutorial! (Affiliate Links):
PSP Console:
Amazon - geni.us/c5NsNC
eBay - ebay.us/XrUpNJ
PSP Battery (OSTENT Recommended):
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB48FV0
Amazon - geni.us/PSPBattery
eBay - ebay.us/5HWCE8
PSP Charger:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFCh7bn
Amazon - geni.us/PSPCharger
eBay - ebay.us/GvGgna
Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nt1pTT6
Amazon - geni.us/3NtYTz
eBay - ebay.us/FnGJyA
SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
Amazon - geni.us/N0QU
eBay - ebay.us/np5OVd
Mini USB Cable:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bauZyc2y
Amazon - geni.us/Ji9WOh
eBay - ebay.us/dM17vR
Other Hardware I Use for Making Videos & Modifications:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
--------------------
Related Links!
ARK CFW Key Combos:
psp-homebrew-community.github.io/wiki/troubleshooting/tips-and-tricks.html
How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-5 CFW:
youtu.be/yiXp4rZymQQ
How to Upgrade Any Modded PSP to ARK-5 CFW:
youtu.be/oOqFitYCQIM
How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
youtu.be/GY9gs5EJcMs
How to Backup & Play PSP Games on CFW:
youtu.be/1aviUdVcVTE
How to Play PS1 Games on PSP CFW:
youtu.be/t1wh4dlbyPM
How to Install PSP Plugins:
youtu.be/yo11CIFl_RY
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Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
--------------------
Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: plugged in
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
--------------------
Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
