Clearing Browsing Data on a PSP: What You Can and Can't Do

The original PSP (PlayStation Portable) does not store a traditional browsing history like modern browsers. Its NetFront browser was minimalistic and lacked a persistent history database, cache viewer, or "clear history" menu.

What Can Be Cleared

• Downloaded content: Games, demos, videos, and themes saved to Memory Stick Duo.
• Cookie-like data: Some sites stored small preference files in the /PSP/SYSTEM or /PSP/COMMON folders.
• Form auto-fill: Rare; only a few secure sites (e.g., PlayStation Store) cached credentials in the system registry.

Steps to Remove Stored Data

1. From the XMB, go to Settings → System Settings → Memory Stick / System Storage.
2. Select Memory Stick (or System Storage for PSPgo).
3. Browse folders: GAME, SAVEDATA, COMMON, SYSTEM.
4. Delete unwanted subfolders or files (e.g., old demos in GAME, corrupt saves in SAVEDATA).
5. For a full wipe: Settings → System Settings → Format Memory Stick (backs up saves first!).

Important Notes

• No "Incognito" or "Private" mode ever existed on PSP firmware.
• Firmware 6.60/6.61 (final OFW) did not add history management.
• Custom firmware (CFW) homebrew browsers (e.g., Simple Browser, NetFront Beta) may offer history clearing, but they are unofficial.

If your goal is privacy before selling the device, a full Format Memory Stick + Restore Default Settings (Settings → System Settings) is the most thorough method.