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How to dump a UniversalMediaDisc

Dumping a UniversalMediaDisc does not have a 100% perfect and easy solution still and many people argue over the best method even today. The main problem however are the discs with multiple "partitions" where the dump will appear incomplete as files inside the ISO seem to be missing or appear empty.

So why are multi-content discs a problem? - In short; The PSP mounts a different partition depending on where content on the UMD is accessed from! Meaning a Game or Firmware Update is loaded in "Game mode" and Audio/Video content in "VSH mode". This also means using a Homebrew for dumping will dump a different partition than using the USB connection from the XMB. For a single-partition UMD it will mount the same single partition in both cases.

This is also why for a single partition UMD it is perfectly fine to use PSPFiler, UMDumper, really any of the countless dumpers or a simple USB mount copy. In the end whichever method is being used - It doesn't make any difference!! (except for overdumping bugs under certain conditions)

For these multi-partition UMDs however, we will end up with two different ISO files which will have missing folders and dummy files for the other partition's files.

As having to deal with two ISOs for the same disc is weird and confusing, people used to merge both ISOs in the past. While it made things easier for groups like redump it is not practical for actually using the ISO backups as the second partition won't ever be mounted and only takes up space.

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Dumping a Single Partition disc 1) Install/update to one of the latest 6.60/6.61 Custom Firmwares. 2) Press the SELECT button and set the USB Device to 'UMD Disc' 3) Now connect your PSP to a PC and enable the USB Mode in the Settings category 4) Copy the .ISO which will always be called UMD9660 to the PC Done!

Dumping a Multi Partition Movie disc - WORK IN PROGRESS - Main Problem is the "Game" partition on "Movie + Update" UMDs as they are not "understood" by homebrew dumpers when "/USRDIR" is missing. Dumping the "Game" partition is only possible on 1.50 currently because of less firmware restrictions. Overdumping though.. which needs manual fixing of the ISO.

Dumping a Multi Partition disc 1) Install/update to one of the latest 6.60/6.61 Custom Firmwares. Game/Update Partition Movie/Audio Partition 1) Install Dumper Homebrew 1) Insert the UMD 2) Cycle to "disc0" with START, open the "Application Menu" with TRIANGLE 2) Press the SELECT button and set the USB Device to 'UMD Disc' and select "UMD Ripping" with the "R-Trigger" to start the dumping process. Now connect your PSP to a PC and enable the USB Mode in the Settings category 3) Copy the .ISO from the memory stick to the PC 3) Copy the .ISO which will always be called UMD9660 to the PC First Partition Done! Second Partition Done!