Did someone just say custom firmware? Yep, KaKaRoTo, after all the crazy news the last few days, has pumped out the FIRST PS3 custom firmware! What does this CFW allow? Throw those USB boards and those cheap clones out the door because now we can install PKG files without the need of “jailbreaking” the PS3! KaKaRoTo’s CFW currently does not support booting of backups but it is very possible to do and expect the feature to be available VERY soon.
To quote from KaKaRoTo’s blog:
IF SERVER DOWN…here my hard copy…
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PS3: First ‘Custom Firmware’ now working!
Great news!
Thanks to the tools made by the fail0verflow team (and thanks to sven in particular for his work on the pkg/unpkg tools), the first “Custom Firmware” is now available for the PS3!
I see a lot of questions coming up really fast on my Twitter account, so here are the basic things you need to know :
Because of legal/copyright issues, I will not provide the custom firmware to anyone, however, I’ve made available all the tools necessary to transform an Official firmware update, into a custom one, just grab my ps3utils repository from github, compile, then run :
./create_cfw.sh PS3UPDATE.PUP CFW.PUP
This will take the official firmware, unpack it, modify it, then repack it correctly (requires you to install ps3tools).
This requires Linux of course, but I’m sure others will do it for the masses and illegally release those files somewhere.
The advantage here is that you can do it for any firmware, if you want to keep version 3.41, then give it the 3.41 update, if you are on 3.55 already and can’t downgrade, then run the script on the official 3.55 firmware and it will create a modified 3.55 firmware.
You can put the file in a USB drive under the filename “PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP” and then go to system update in the XMB, and it will allow you to install the update (even if you’re already on 3.55).
People are asking what are the features of this firmware, it’s simple, all it does is to add those “Install Package Files” options to the Game section of the XMB. It doesn’t do anything else!
This firmware will not allow you to run the currently available homebrew application. Once the homebrew developers re-package their files in a ‘retail’ .pkg format with signed executable, then it will work (this should be coming soon thanks to the work of the fail0verflow team).
Since the kernel is left unmodified, this means that this custom firmware is really meant for future homebrew installation, and it will not allow piracy. I plan on keeping it that way.
This is just the first attempt at custom firmware, and it only contains a minor modification to allow you to install pkg files directly, eventually we’ll get some more options added to it in the future. This is just starting to get interesting!
p.s: Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible!
Enjoy! Smile
KaKaRoToEnjo also from me
Video of this baby running in action:
Some updates from his Twitter:
KaKaRoToKS:
Thanks to @b3ll for testing and confirming my create_cfw script does create a valid, working cfw update file More to come
56 minutes agoKaKaRoToKS:
First CFW working. Grab http://bit.ly/hszcH3, then “./create_cfw.sh PS3UPDAT.355.PUP CFW.PUP”. Permanently adds “install pkg files” menu.
Because of LEGAL and COPYRIGHT issues the compiled download version will not be provided, but you can grab the required files VIA GitHub below (if you jumped down here to see the download link read the blog quote above to see how to compile):
[Download KaKaRoTo CFW via GitHub]
STORY UPDATES:
UPDATE 1:
Confirmed working ontop of FW 3.55 – please be patient as updates and progress roles in – don’t rush and do something you will regret in the future!
Have not tested yet, original source here:
I created a 3.55-CFW (thanks to KaKaRoTo’s tools) and uploaded it
More info about this CFW can be read from KaKaRoTo’s blog , check it out here before installing PS3: First ‘Custom Firmware’ now working! « KaKaRoTo's Blog
Links :
Link : PS3UPDAT.355Cfw.KaKaRoTo.pup
Mirror (from freeforall9) : PS3UPDAT.355Cfw.KaKaRoTo.pupMD5 : 38BE61D5B4D1E33BA91632994275DA8E
Note 1: you can install 3.55 signed packages with this without dongles and get on PSN (for now)
Note 2: I would NOT currently recommend installing this CFW for anyone without the official 3.55 installed, I’d wait for more testing to be done
Note 3: Only 3.55-signed pkg files will install with this and only 3.55-signed code will run
UPDATE 2:
Greg over at PS3-Hacks.com has created a compiled copy for us to enjoy with the newest updates of KaKaRoTo (fixed missing XMBs and PS1/PS2 support for compatible models):
Quick rundown on how to install this (same as a normal firmware) – you may have to access PS3 reovery mode to install CFW. This is how you would go back to your ORIGINAL PS3 firmware too:
Depending on your situation you may need to install the CFW PUP from the PS3 Recovery Menu. To do that, follow these steps:
- Ensure the PS3UPDAT.PUP is in /PS3/UPDATE/ on your USB device.
- Power down the PS3.
- Now press and hold the power button, the system will startup and shutdown again.
- Release the power button, then press & hold power again, you’ll hear one beep followed by two consecutive beeps.
- Release power then follow the on-screen instructions. You’re now in the recovery menu.
- Connect the USB device and select “System Update.”
- Hope for the best.
Download: PS3 CFW 3.41 | PS3 CFW 3.55
More updates as they roll in, stay tuned to PS3Hax for them
01-04-2011
10:39 PM
What a great day!!
Someone kindly compile and upload this bad boy please.
01-04-2011
10:43 PM
01-04-2011
10:47 PM
Thanx KaKaRoTo For Your Hard Work! :D
01-04-2011
10:49 PM
Here Peeps. Got It From Another Website
http://www.mediafire.com/?y29f9tfucakv4nh
01-04-2011
10:50 PM
:')
Too bad I cant get the script to work. I think its because I cant find the ps3utils.
01-04-2011
10:51 PM
be wary of unverified pups = brick
01-04-2011
10:52 PM
and u can do it with any firmware but still just 3.41 and lower are "jailbreakable". I think this means that u can have a 3.55 CFW and play online but u cant then jailbreak ur PS3.
01-04-2011
10:53 PM
Well slap my ass and call me Shirley. Yes I am serious and do call me Shirley. Nice job. I recently updated to 3.55 as I use Netflix and media server apps more than games, and it just wasn't making sense, but now the world is awesome again. Keep up the good work.
01-04-2011
10:53 PM
01-04-2011
10:55 PM
01-04-2011
11:01 PM
can you link me to the thread that confirms that it does indeed work and not brick my ps3?
01-04-2011
11:04 PM
so just makg sure I can update my 3.41 jb ps3 to 3.55 cfw play online then downgrade it back ?
01-04-2011
11:05 PM
Hes the link
http://www.ps3iso.com/showthread.php?t=42981
01-04-2011
11:05 PM
This is awesome!
01-04-2011
11:07 PM
yeah i read that but nowhere did i see anyone confirm that exact pup itself works so i would wait until someone does confirm this to work
01-04-2011
11:09 PM
He didn't state for which firmware its working on. I guessing it works with all due to the root key. If this is true im going straigh online to get me some dlc's. Can someone confirm which firmware it works on
01-04-2011
11:10 PM
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01-04-2011
11:12 PM
So we don't need the dongle to install this? I'm kinda confused on the installation procedure.
01-04-2011
11:14 PM
01-04-2011
11:18 PM
He told in his twitter that this would work on any firmware so if u want to make a 3.41 CFW u can do it and still be able to jailbreak ur PS3. That 3.55 CFW is a POC FW so if u want ur backups dont use it yet.
01-04-2011
11:19 PM
01-04-2011
11:22 PM
guys just wait few more days and there will be pkg files working with this firmware but for now its just show u that u can jailbreak the console without the the dongle anymore i mean u will see that folder install package files no more usb dongles anymore i am on 3.41 now and i am not gonna do it till they release that signed pkg files and this is my advise to all of u
but for people on 3.55 no problem if u want to try it
nothing to lose right:aetsch:
01-04-2011
11:23 PM
01-04-2011
11:23 PM
It installs like a normal PS3 firmware - be weary of that link however and don't install it unless you see concrete confirmation.
01-04-2011
11:25 PM
successfully installed above link with no problems
01-04-2011
11:26 PM
I guarantee by tomorrow there will be some sort of modification to this cfw. I just hopes someone enables to actually install and use hombrew like emulators and such. I hope someone makes a file for us so I can update to 3.55 until then im not upgrading lol
But thanks Kakaroto! Your awesome and thanks failoverflow and geohot! Can't wait until tomorrow to see what happens!
01-04-2011
11:28 PM
I don't plan on installing this one. I was just asking for future reference. Good to hear this news though. I was gonna buy a dongle tomorrow but now I can save my money.
01-04-2011
11:28 PM
01-04-2011
11:28 PM
LoL...I knew it; the day I finish my AIO-arduino JB, it becomes pointless thanks to a CFW. All well, I'll find some use for it...
01-04-2011
11:31 PM
Have not tested yet, original source here:
01-04-2011
11:32 PM
awesome! i'll be waiting for a cfw that actually does something, but there ain't no limits to that now. amazing, i bet tommorow we'll get a few new cfw that enable package installs.
01-04-2011
11:33 PM
Above link is the same as is posted on psgroove.com
Can confirm it works as expected.
Although homebrew doesn't seem to work? An error occurred during the start operation (80029519)
Although i think it isn't meant to.
PSN seems to be working. Can sign in etc. Haven't tried playing online though yet
01-04-2011
11:34 PM
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01-04-2011
11:39 PM
yh i know n yes psn is working fine
01-04-2011
11:40 PM
I just installed it on my ps3 and it works fine. The only problem is nothing above the app folder appears. i.e. my trophies, games saves blah blah. They are still there though because when I play games they still load my saves fine, I just can't see them anymore.
01-04-2011
11:44 PM
Hi!!
Can't wait till we can run Boxee & Justin.TV with one of this great modefied CFW in Future!
Massive Respect to all People working hard outthere for PS3's Future!
cheers from Switzerland!
01-04-2011
11:44 PM
01-04-2011
11:46 PM
will trophies upload to your online profile?
01-04-2011
11:52 PM
01-04-2011
11:52 PM
So what version is this based on? If we upgrade to this, what will the ps3 allow us to upgrade after. I ask because I have a preloaded 3.50 that won't downgrade. If I use this it could overcome that limitation. Perhaps I can upgrade to a normal os after or a better custom firmware as long as the ps3 will allow it.
01-04-2011
11:53 PM
01-04-2011
11:57 PM
Just so everyones clear, this will only run signed packages and these will start appearing this week now that the keys have been released. Patience is a virtue. Also please dont feel the need to Put A Capital At The Start Of Every Word. :aetsch:
01-05-2011
12:02 AM
01-05-2011
12:09 AM
Oh The Capital Letter Thing Is A Habit.
01-05-2011
12:14 AM
Awesome progress in the ps3 scene now its all a matter of time kakaroto u may be the dark_alex the ps3 scene is looking for props to you and all those out there who work hard to make CFWs a beer glass all round
01-05-2011
12:16 AM
is it possible to downgrade
01-05-2011
12:18 AM
01-05-2011
12:26 AM
so technically if im on 3.41 i will still be able to jailbreak with dongle to play my backups?
01-05-2011
12:29 AM
01-05-2011
12:43 AM
Would this lead to more emulators being released like the psp scene did almost anything is playable now including the nintedo ds emulator on the psp
01-05-2011
12:43 AM
An awesome development, but I have just one concern.. there will eventually be a CFW that allows backup loading. While that's not inherently bad, the fact that people can modify backups is. So, a CFW could easily allow people to cheat online if they wanted to.
I think that any CFW that allows backup loading should forcibly log you off of PSN to prevent this. And yes, I know logging into PSN with a CFW is inherently a bad idea as it is, but people are going to do it, and they're going to cheat. There should be safeguards in all CFW that come out to prevent cheating online.
Back more on topic.. aside from trophies etc disappearing from the XMB, has anyone found any problems with this CFW?
01-05-2011
12:44 AM
How did Geohot sign this ??
http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/01/geohot...gned-homebrew/
Will it be the same procedure with the game loader PKG??
01-05-2011
12:50 AM
KakaRoto doesn't want us using backups with his firmware i see, strange when everyone running emulators will be downloading illegal roms i'm sure, dreamcast etc etc, how will he stop those people lol.
No offence but he should just let us use unsigned code, since what he is doing is illegal anyway, right....... i expect some flame from this but you all know unsigned will happen :thefinger:
01-05-2011
12:52 AM
Will making a 3.41 cfw with the ps3tool erase the hard drive on a slim? Am thinking it would, but would like a second opinion
01-05-2011
12:53 AM
Is this correct?
- Can be used to allow 3.55 to install and run homebrew (if it's been signed for 3.55)
- If you install this as a CFW for 3.41 you can install and run current homebrew without the need of a jailbreak device
01-05-2011
12:53 AM
01-05-2011
12:56 AM
Im far from an expert but reading some of these comments does make you wonder what it is some people read when they come to this site because it sure as hell isnt the INFORMATION PROVIDED!
Its an insult to the creators of all this that we now have people installing this CFW and starting threads saying "crappy backup manager 1.1 wont work,this this things ****!" (well you get my drift anyway).
Next time just post "first",its not even half as annoying
01-05-2011
01:03 AM
Now I guess we just have to wait for some homebrew that is actually signed for 3.55cfw. Since right now really can't use the cfw for anything.
01-05-2011
01:03 AM
Thank you for your opinion ASSITCH, your answer was intelligent and detailed about the subject at hand.
If anyone thinks i was insulting the coder thats not my intention, i just don't see any point in not allowing unsigned code, like i said what he is doing is illegal anyway.
01-05-2011
01:07 AM
Awesome work, even if it isn't a genuine CFW, its still allowing homebrew, even if of a presently unused, but future used kernal.
Thanks
Unfortunately, the compiling process isn't working for me...
I thought I'd ask though...
From what I can tell its all open source, but is it legal...?
01-05-2011
01:11 AM
01-05-2011
01:12 AM
As i understod this CFW from KakaRoto will currently only be useful for those who wants to install signes .pkg files.
Currently the only useful signed .pkg`s out there is game demos like nfs hot pursuit demo that cant be found on the psn.
This is not useful at all until people start signing .pkg`s
And that KakaRoto suddently changes his mind about piracy/Backups is stupid. That guy have worked hard to release such hacks like payloads for the jailbreaking that increases game compatibility if i aint wrong.
01-05-2011
01:16 AM
I've seen a few ads saying that jailbreaking is legal, so I figure CFW should be as well, but I figured I'd ask those more knowledgeable than me.
01-05-2011
01:19 AM
Wait, but I thought the tools to sign/encrypt your own packages had been released, so whats stopping homebrew deveoplers signing their own packages? Are they asleep?
01-05-2011
01:27 AM
KaKaRaTo was never For BM's you orginally HAD to patch PL3 for it. same with PSGroove
honestly most game i care about are on PSN + homebrew not many PS3 titles disc wise have caught my eye except for Tron: Evolved but i have it for the PSP.
i applaud KaKaRaTo by not making it compatible w/ BM/ Backups atm.
01-05-2011
01:41 AM
great news but still waiting 4 backup support also will OM still be used with cfw once it supports backed up games?
01-05-2011
01:46 AM
Pandora's box is open anyways. Someone will do it sooner than later.
01-05-2011
02:25 AM
01-05-2011
02:28 AM
n00b in the house!
What happens when you use this CFW and than sign a back-up manager PKG and install this?
Edit: Evil_Intentions was quicker ;-)
01-05-2011
02:31 AM
01-05-2011
02:40 AM
Hmm i cant exit game when i push PS button//
01-05-2011
02:46 AM
so damn kool but too bad for me to try this my ps3 ylod
but its great to have cfw to the scene... as its jus the beginning just too excited .... Great job.
01-05-2011
02:52 AM
can anyone confirm that you can still play blu-ray movies
01-05-2011
03:04 AM
I think I will wait just a little longer... Don't forget the backup loader had to be refined several times, as did the payloads, before everything was working properly!
Considering the actual cost of the hardware, I can't install something like this unless I read everything about it first! So I will..
01-05-2011
03:27 AM
Let me get this right, it does not allow you to play your owned backed up games? Isn't PS3 primarily a game machine allowing you to play PS3 games? The main benefit of JB PS3 for me is to play from the hard disk, am I missing something? I hope I am!
01-05-2011
03:36 AM
seems game save data etc that was lost under game folder has been restored,also with PS1/PS2 support for BC machines (unlike the jailbreak)it has been pushed out for use http://twitter.com/KaKaRoToKS
01-05-2011
03:50 AM
Custom Firmware would be really nice if it came with AsbestOS or similar bootloader
- AsbestOS( /dev/sda )
- AsbestOS( /dev/sdb )
- Sony XMB
- MythTV
- VLC
- Optical Media Management
and maybe some modification to the media player? Did anyone look into the media player yet?01-05-2011
03:57 AM
Looking forward to the backup manager for 3.55CFW.
01-05-2011
04:10 AM
very good, thanks =)
01-05-2011
04:12 AM
Was gonna get a P3GO tonight so i could play gt5, but should i save my $23 and wait instead?
01-05-2011
04:25 AM
with the cfw i can ----------play online----------
and i can ------look BD-------------
i tested it a min ago xD
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with the cfw i can ----------play online----------
and i can ------look BD-------------
i tested it a min ago xD
01-05-2011
04:36 AM
whooop!
excited argh! This is awesome
now all we need is a pops loader to backup all of those classic psx games, and i suppose we could do with backup manager support to backup all of our new current gen games too.!
I am very happy atm. Well done to everyone and thanks!
01-05-2011
04:38 AM
I just got one question... (I'm a noob to all this stuff) If I update from OFW 3.55 to CFW 3.55, will there be a risk to losing my PSN privileges? I really don't want to lose PSN, I know you can sign in to PSN now but knowing Sony, they'll eventually start banning people, can they see that the PS3 is different with the custom firmware? Can someone please answer this because I got the CFW sitting in my USB drive waiting to be installed on my PS3. The only thing that is holding me back from doing this is the risk of getting banned. Thanks in advance
01-05-2011
04:55 AM
to all the ppl that is asking what firmware this is for read it propley cos it tells u if u too lazy to read the news of this witch i think u are other wize u wouldnt of missed it ,
quote from the post
The advantage here is that you can do it for any firmware, if you want to keep version 3.41, then give it the 3.41 update, if you are on 3.55 already and cant downgrade, then run the script on the official 3.55 firmware and it will create a modified 3.55 firmware.
so if u cant understand that nore read it how u gunna expect to make the firmware ya self , To me is tells me its for all firmware. you just mod the firmware u want . how hard was there to read .
good work KaKaRoTo
01-05-2011
04:56 AM
i installed from the ps3-hacks website and it works well, though i am waiting on the update that brings back the trophies and save games
01-05-2011
05:01 AM
01-05-2011
05:07 AM
Yeah, so I skimmed these comments and I would like to state something
1) If you are going to use this I recommend disabling your PS3 to your PSN since there is a very great chance of being banned
2) (I haven't tested yet) But I'm pretty sure just going System Settings --> System update won't work if you are on 3.55 since this is already 3.55
To bypass this you can either enter Factory/Service mode and install, or just hold the power button for 3 beeps (until System turns off) then hold again until double beep and go 'System Update'.
01-05-2011
05:17 AM
2 ) it will update the normal way. this is what it says when i try to install it
Update data of the same version as the current system software was found. Do you want to install the same version?
01-05-2011
05:22 AM
its awesome, just great.
now im still waiting for the first homebew on 3.55 =) i neeeeeeeed snes emu =) hehe. thanks
01-05-2011
05:38 AM
Pointless unless you know how to sign pkg files to run from the harddrive (ie NON firmware pkgs). All tools currently out do not allow signing of pkg files that contain sub directories.
Shame really that the scene is turning into a e-penis competition, instead of actually releasing proper firmware that has a proper proof of concept, as in a pkg file to install, people jump at the chance of going *FIRST*.... (You know the annoying trolls you get on forum posts when they're the first poster)
I could have released this custom firmware a couple of days ago, but decided it was pointless to the average end user (Because anybody with write access to dev_flash can very easily patch the vsh/module/xmb/explore/category_game.xml file) and was working on getting pkg's signed properly.
Shame.
01-05-2011
05:51 AM
ok let me get this aswell,
if i install 3.55 cfw, i will lose my ability to run my backups, if thats the case ill pull out my orignals.
also there is a 3.41 cfw out on ps3-hacks, would that be the same........
but again many thanks to : KaKaRoTo
01-05-2011
05:51 AM
01-05-2011
05:53 AM
01-05-2011
05:53 AM
As far as I am aware backwards engineering a console is not illegal even in USA cracking a console therefore is also not illegal,
But enabling people to play or reproduce copyrighted code is illegal in 99% of countries by creating or distributing fully compiled software.
Custom firmware imho skims the line of on the legal side as long as the custom firmware it's self does not include said software. even if the cfw enables said software to be run.
WHOOT -=NINETY FIFTH=-
01-05-2011
05:54 AM
Actually, I was running OFW 3.55 and I was able to update to CFW 3.55, I hacked it, I was too excited to not do it, but yeah, it works on a OFW 3.55.
I need help with the CFW, what directories do I have to make for the PS3 to recognize the .PKG files? I put some .PKG files on my USB but it doesn't show up, so I need to create the necessary folders for it to show up on my PS3, so please someone let me know what they are.
Also I've heard that you can return back to OFW 3.55 by going into recovery mode and putting the OFW 3.55 on a USB and have it install.
01-05-2011
05:55 AM
01-05-2011
06:01 AM
yes it be the same .unable to run home brew at this moment. we are unable to sign homebrew pkg apps untill the software is relesed so we will beable so sign stuff
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01-05-2011
06:03 AM
once you have some jam them on the root of any fat32 formatted usb stick/hard drive, and you should see them when you select the 'install package' option
01-05-2011
06:13 AM
Does this CFW provide anything or is it just a proof of concept. BTw I'm glad I waited for this, didn't want to get inviolved with the jailbreak crap, deep down I know someone would crack the encryption.
01-05-2011
06:20 AM
01-05-2011
06:20 AM
Assuming youve done a very simplistic hello world, one with a code so basic it will run on every FW released and yet to be released. As it stands now, it wont wun in this CFW.
Q1: Will just sign it make it runnable on this?
Q2: Which tools are out there to this effect?
01-05-2011
06:28 AM
Can't wait for good signed homebrew. Specially a Lua interpreter.
01-05-2011
06:32 AM
This is great news, although I've never been the type for patience. Think i can make an exception this time. Im curious about one thing, with this can we get to PSN from any cfw, atm im running 3.50, and didn't want to update to 3.55, so if i get cfw 3.50 can i connect to PSN, or should i now just upgrade to 3.55. i really dont feel like getting bricked or banned on my brand new $600 ps3 though.
01-05-2011
06:55 AM
A2: There is a tool in the FailOverflow toolset, but it is incomplete at the moment. Once it is fixed, then Developers will be able to sign their homebrew and release it for people to install on this FW.
01-05-2011
06:57 AM
I'm a newb but this is all very exciting (and overwhelming). Custom Firmware should be a gamechanger!
What I'm wondering is when (rough time frame) will users be able to play back ups or even pirated games without jailbreaking/being banned from PSN (regardless of with or without CFW)?
01-05-2011
07:09 AM
Hi
I am new to all this, allthough I did have my PS3 hacked untill Gran Tourismo came out then I sacrificed the jailbreak for the game..
What I am wondering is
Can I just run this CFW from the PS3 as if it was a OFW, or does it need to be in Engineer mode first?
Thanks
PS keep up the great work
01-05-2011
07:09 AM
I have a 500gb wd internall hdd running the dgf.rar mod 3.41 pup if i use this 1 to update my ps3 will it completely format tht drive 2 bcause i think id cry if i had to re rip all my legitimate backups cough ???
01-05-2011
07:10 AM
Give it time for the creators of backup managers to re release their apps as Official Signed .pkg's. Which is most likely as others are saying, a couple of days.
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01-05-2011
07:12 AM
thank u
01-05-2011
07:18 AM
I understand, I'm more curious about back up games and other things like wide support of codecs, subtitles and other video player features. I just mentioned piracy because it's virtually inevitable. Just wondering about a time frame.
01-05-2011
07:23 AM
01-05-2011
07:30 AM
I see, ballpark wild guess?
01-05-2011
07:34 AM
The scene is moving very fast since the usb master keys etc were released, though saying that even since psgroove came out theres been something new every day.
01-05-2011
07:34 AM
lol quit trolling
01-05-2011
07:37 AM
lol, and if you or anyone had to guess, someone would do that by...? A Couple Days? Next Week? February?
01-05-2011
07:44 AM
01-05-2011
07:45 AM
It will happen very soon no doubt, especially if the likes of the psjailbreak team (who hold no moral high ground and are more like a business) use the available tools to make something
01-05-2011
07:45 AM
if you want a wild guess,then just have a guess,you know as much as anyone else mate.thats a really dumb question,you looking for answes that are not there YET!be patient.
01-05-2011
07:48 AM
Just wait or guess yourself.
I have faith and wait patiently.
your guess is as good as ours
01-05-2011
07:51 AM
on 3.55 this doesn't seem to work from xmb, so I guess I need to go to recovery menu and update from there?
Anyone confirmed if you can go back to official firmware via recovery menu and update from there?
Can you use cfw compiled from usa fw update, if you've EU ps3?
Probably going to wait for better cfw, but it's always fun to know stuff.
01-05-2011
07:51 AM
You dont need to enter Service Mode (which requires JB and these keys make that method unnecessary.)
01-05-2011
08:00 AM
Thanks byteslash,
Thats what I was hoping for
Cheers
01-05-2011
08:05 AM
01-05-2011
08:23 AM
NOOOB here I've never used any jb or anything else on my ps3 because I play mainly online,i was just wondering if I use this cfw will I always be able to use psn or not? I appreciate th help thnx (again sorry if it's a nooby question)
01-05-2011
08:26 AM
Everytime i use the tool with different UPDAT.PUP`s for 3.50 getting this error:
Could not unpkg ../dev_flash3_022.tar.aa.2010_09_13_230920
Any idea?
THX
01-05-2011
08:41 AM
01-05-2011
08:47 AM
01-05-2011
08:50 AM
Just a quick one, feel free to answer if you know
As we have keys, and now CFW, can we copy our original games (the ones that are small enough) to DVD9 discs and sign them so they play as if they were Bluray discs ? If im miles off and this is out of the question then fair enough, but i think it would be a nice feature as there are quite a few titles that are less than 8.5gb as far as im aware. Thanks in advance
01-05-2011
08:54 AM
Hi Guys,
I want to install the CFW but would i then need to download all of my PSN bought games again? if so i'm afraid 2 get a ban, because I worked my ass of getting all of my trophies...
will my psn downloaded content still be on my PS3 after installing the CFW? or do I have 2 download it all over again?
and i guess if i install the CFW that over time my trophie index is worthless anyway, because Sony will probably find a way to detect the custom firmwares when u go online... and u will need to stay offline
or am i totally wrong?
or maybe i'm just a noob
(Piracy sucks ass, just buy a game if u like it!)
01-05-2011
08:59 AM
Yesss it worked!!! You can go from OFW 3.55 to CFW 3.55 and then back to OFW 3.55 using the Recovery menu, I tested it and it works :D
01-05-2011
09:02 AM
Jus another quick one, i know it says it will work on any firmware, im on 2.3 or 2.4 or something, very old firmware, anyone recommend using that older firmware, or upgrading first ?? Thanks again
01-05-2011
09:10 AM
01-05-2011
09:16 AM
ust a quick one, feel free to answer if you know
As we have keys, and now CFW, can we copy our original games (the ones that are small enough) to DVD9 discs and sign them so they play as if they were Bluray discs ? If im miles off and this is out of the question then fair enough, but i think it would be a nice feature as there are quite a few titles that are less than 8.5gb as far as im aware. Thanks in advance
Read more: http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/01/kakaro...#ixzz1AAcaNL6B
I would imagine that it will work because thats already possible with the 3.41 jailbreak method and this will be far more advanced when its fully implemented.
01-05-2011
09:20 AM
I've tried to install the CFW 3.41 and it says that the firmware that I have is the newest one. Means it won't work any helps pls?
01-05-2011
09:32 AM
01-05-2011
09:50 AM
right this is blagging my head.
i was on 3.41 so updated to 3.55 and put cfw on dongle and goto update but it just says 'no applicable update data was found'
well how come? its right there on the usb stick in the correct folders?
or is this one big hoax to make people upgrade?
01-05-2011
09:55 AM
01-05-2011
09:55 AM
01-05-2011
09:56 AM
if i cant get it working then ill throw me jailbreak in the bin lol
01-05-2011
09:57 AM
They aren't going to release a hoax with such limited functionality...Jeeez.
01-05-2011
09:58 AM
im presuming ive got a crap copy of the pup file? does it need compiling? if its not that then my phat 60gb on 3.55 OFW is not picking up this cfw!?
HELP lol
01-05-2011
10:01 AM
try doing the update through recovery.
nothing connected to your ps3 via usb.
hold down power button,keep it held. ps3 will turn on and off.
repeat again,and you get 3 beeps.
and make sure update file is setup like below
usb storage------ps3------update-------PS3UPDAT.PUP
give a whirl, and post results
01-05-2011
10:07 AM
in the menu i went to system update, it then said errrr atach storage media
the rest is self explanitary lol
hardest part was finding my usb cable for the controller hahahaa
rep to you m8 thanks.
01-05-2011
10:20 AM
Ok I have put the file on my usb, in the right folders etc, but it keeps telling me no data on my usb, I have tried from the XMB & recovery mode & no luck... I installed the file using my ps3 internet browser tho... that mk a difference?
01-05-2011
10:25 AM
damn playstation home wont work
Network Error
The conection to the server was lost
Z(7, -4)
01-05-2011
10:29 AM
Where in the world did you just pay $600 for a new PS3? I would have sold you one for $500!
Chad
01-05-2011
10:34 AM
delete ps home off yur ps3 and reinstall
SWEEEEEEETTTTT
01-05-2011
10:44 AM
well good new people, fail0verflow team has released some new tools
such as pkg creating & signing tool.
check out thier website:
http://git.fail0verflow.com/?p=ps3tools.git
01-05-2011
10:57 AM
Here come the managers!yay!
01-05-2011
11:06 AM
I hope that when a true dongle-less CFW comes out either it retains OOS or a 3.15 version is released.
01-05-2011
11:13 AM
Installed all the way up to 70% but then just put me back to XMB all the same. No install package files menu there.
Gonna give it another go though!
01-05-2011
11:28 AM
I'd rather wait for a less ethical CFW; all this "I don't support piracy" agenda is not my cup of tea.
01-05-2011
11:37 AM
@ majiid
PATIENCE my friend
01-05-2011
12:01 PM
K I read the blog I'm really bad at this so please forgive me I'm trying to learn I read th blog and it made no sense to me pls tell me in th noobiest tut ever how to compile plsplspls sum1 again sorry for noobyness
01-05-2011
12:05 PM
Just download the pre compile PUP file which has been very kindly supplied, and install it like anyother update. Put it on Fat 32 USB stick. Inside PS3 folder and then UPDATE folder. Plug into console go to update from storage media.
Blam.
01-05-2011
12:13 PM
For all the new people first read the whole thing and also if you don't understand something google it first and then ask for help here. Try to speak English so you don't look like a mindless 12 yearold even if you happen to be one.
01-05-2011
12:26 PM
Okay guys, ive downloaded the pup from the first post and already installed.
While installing the percentage jumped from 71% to 100% and it was done.
Now this 2 menus are on my ps3, it works, but there are some menus gone, like trophys, savedata, game packages! I thing thr person who compiled this, did not everything right. So for now its woriking but have some bugs, like i meantioned allready. AND YOU GOT PSN ACCES on 3.55, BUT YOU CANT RUN HOMEBREWS OR COPIED GAMES, so just wait for more updates of this
PS: Im not english so forgive me for my bad endlish
01-05-2011
12:31 PM
not all pirate steal games, i dl them only cos my bluray lense has gone, i buy the retail disc before i dl them.
01-05-2011
12:34 PM
Greg over at PS3-Hacks.com has created a compiled copy for us to enjoy with the newest updates of KaKaRoTo (fixed missing XMBs and PS1/PS2 support for compatible models):
Quick rundown on how to install this (same as a normal firmware) - you may have to access PS3 reovery mode to install CFW. This is how you would go back to your ORIGINAL PS3 firmware too:Read more: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php...#ixzz1ABQi7gH3
01-05-2011
12:35 PM
i'm on 3.55 60 gig launch unit, i use a sd card but the ps3 won't see it after i put the update in all the correct folders on it, i had to use safe mode in order for my ps3 to see it and it still wouldn't see the very first Kakarotok mfw package (i think because i didn't change the file name), i just got the newest (but still the same) mfw with the correct title, i entered safe mode and now the ps3 will see my sd card and the update. i shut the machine off when it started to download the update before it was completed.
SUCCESS though in finding the sd card!
great work and great job to all who toiled away to make this happen. very soon signed packages will be ready and the limitations are gone!
01-05-2011
12:53 PM
you cant close your game in the xmb menu
so please fix it
01-05-2011
01:10 PM
do i have to back up my files?
01-05-2011
01:14 PM
i see some people are having trouble with the folder structure -_- so this pic is from sony
and the attachment is for those who are lazy
(these are just the folders you have to put the update in yourself)
AND MAKE SURE YOU RENAME THE PUP TO PS3UPDAT.PUP
(if its to hard just copy and paste it :aetsch
and here are steps to get into and what the recovery menu(safe mode) options do
http://us.playstation.com/support/an....htm?a_id=1488
01-05-2011
01:22 PM
Yay im now compiling CFW for 3.41 and 3.55 both
On my fresh installed Ubuntu :D
01-05-2011
01:39 PM
ok sorry for the newb question but i got this on my system 3.55 and i was wondering what could i do with it now will it let me use psn .pkg or what? or is this just for proof of concept nothing more?
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01-05-2011
01:46 PM
soon people will start compiling the apps that were running on 3.41 fw (people jailbroke so they could run unsigned .pkg files) now we can sign them so we can use the cfw to install signed .pkg's with a usb stick, such as FTP servers and backup manager i believe. There arent any .pkg's available so far that i am aware of. The apps have to be re-compiled (?) with the new 3.55 keys i think but i wouldn't be surprised if we had many of the 3.41 apps by the weekend.
if any of this is wrong then please correct me as i am a noob to this as well :P
01-05-2011
01:52 PM
any plus members do the CFW update?
just wondering if the plus icon still shows up after the update
thanks for all your hard work people!!
01-05-2011
01:56 PM
01-05-2011
01:58 PM
01-05-2011
02:00 PM
hey i just installed and it works great i got all + i got 2 new folders, how can i use them??? thanks
01-05-2011
02:05 PM
yeah I agree, that especially kids with tiny brains will start cheating on PSN. but im sure people will start to get banned. prolly game developers will start monitoring their servers like Treyarch doing with balck ops right now
01-05-2011
02:09 PM
Great job to all the people involved...ive recently acquired a ps3 with 3.42 but the wife updated for netflix to 3.50...although i didnt let her back on it past the fw 3.50 *luckly i have a xbox360 lol* so ill just wait it out for the official update of 3.50....looks like 3.55 and 3.41 are the only cfw's available...thanks again and will keep eye on the subject at hand...great work again guys...
edit* Should i stay on 3.50 and wait or is it safe to update to 3.55 then Download the pre compile 3.55 cfw and run it that way or just stay at 3.50 fw to be safe?? thanks for the answered replys to my post in adv
01-05-2011
02:20 PM
i put the cfw on my ps3 but when i turn it on it still in 3.41 but i got the 2 extra folders and i cant use the homebrew and all the trophies and save data folders but it wont let me sign into to psn it ask me to update but when i put it in jb mode wit my ti 84 it says it in 3.55 but it still wont let me sign into psn it ask me to update still but i can use homebrew did i do something wrong
01-05-2011
02:39 PM
iTz ThE 1N OnlY
it depends what you want to do. If you want to downgrade back to 3.41 then stay on 3.50. Soon though it will be easier to do what you can do on 3.41 (jailbreak-run unsigned code) on 3.55, with the bonus that you can play on psn.
I would upgrade unless you don't care about playing online, 3.50 can do everything else that 3.55 can do, in which case you could wait untill everything you want to do is possible on 3.55.
01-05-2011
02:52 PM
01-05-2011
02:52 PM
Is it just me or were we told that we wouldn't need custom firmware to run homebrew?
If we were to sign into PSN I'm sure sony will have a check to see if we are running CFW and therefore ban you. It just seems more practical to run homebrew on OFW if possible.
01-05-2011
02:54 PM
01-05-2011
02:56 PM
01-05-2011
02:59 PM
How can I sign Homebrews PKG?
01-05-2011
03:00 PM
01-05-2011
03:02 PM
no, and there is no real need to unless you are impatient as ****
01-05-2011
03:02 PM
i agree with junkbox but i do got to say junkbox that if we use cfw also we will gain more of options.
homebrew is a great source to us all of the sony scene.
but for me i love custom firmware it means alot to me. but if someone makes a custom firmware i think its best if theres always a recovery option like the psp cfw has.
but know this ok this is just the begining of the greatest thing that has and will happen for the ps3.
so with that said i have to say i thank all of you devs and people with ideas for the ps3 scene.
keep up the great work...
01-05-2011
03:09 PM
Mathieulh Mathieu Hervais
All the known ps3 keys are now on the spreadsheet.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...GB&output=html
01-05-2011
03:17 PM
Can you run isoloader on CFW 3.41 ??
01-05-2011
03:24 PM
01-05-2011
03:24 PM
01-05-2011
03:30 PM
http://rapidshare.com/files/44095984...KAROTO_CFW.RAR
01-05-2011
03:30 PM
Very excited, but still very confused and not sure what I'm going to do.
Right now I have two ps3s that have never been jailbroke, one of which has never been online. I have a bunch of games on an external that were ripped on my old jailbroke 60gb.
One system will remain untouched, the other for homebrew. I have one system on 2.43, not sure how far I want to update it. Should I stay on 3.15 for Linux.. which I never used. Or go to 3.41??
01-05-2011
03:35 PM
01-05-2011
03:40 PM
01-05-2011
03:42 PM
01-05-2011
03:43 PM
01-05-2011
03:56 PM
I have just read the BBC News article about all this new root key ma-larky and have been trying to keep up with scene in terms of what is happening next. But I keep on seeing a common saying from egoHot, KaKaRoTo, fail0verflow and the rest in regards to our old friend "piracy"
I must have read about a million times, a thousand posts on how piracy is bad and how it is not condoned.. and I for one really don't care. Download your games, Buy your games its completely up to you. Don't get me wrong I don't love or hate "pirates" but they are around and always be around.
Because of this piracy non-sense, I really doubt there will be a backup manager anytime soon just incase one of the scene users use it to play a downloaded copy of mini-ninjas or sumthing. Which completely buggers me up who has the original games, made legal backups but can not play either because my BR drive is now completely shagged and because the "piracy crusaders" won't enable anything that could be used for illegal gaming.
01-05-2011
04:29 PM
@DaveOMac
You are right. There is no point in arguing about piracy anymore. Its going to happen no matter what you try to do to prevent it. As i see it right now us legit people with backups are being screwed over by pirates. Everyone is so frantic about people hacking on PSN games and it ruining everything. Your taking it way out of proportion. People hack online on xbox and wii even today all the time and nobody cries about that. PC gaming is even worse since its incredibly easier. All i want to say is please don't disregard the backup manager. I just want to have my friends list back and play my ps3 games online. Right now they are just sitting on the shelf useless because i have a ****ty blu-ray drive.
01-05-2011
04:41 PM
One question. With these CFWs can I install the pkg's that are uploaded in PS3 News ? They are official sony pkgs, arent they?
01-05-2011
04:41 PM
i only want to say: Many Many Thanks for all nice things going on here!!!!
cheers
01-05-2011
04:43 PM
iTz ThE 1N OnlY
No, i don't see any reason to stick with 3.41. Updating will remove your ps3's jailbreaking capability but jailbreaking is now a thing of the past. So update to 3.55 and enjoy your last week or so of fair gaming before the noobs with their aimbot and "teleport to crosshairs" **** ruin psn.
01-05-2011
04:54 PM
1) Update through internet to 3.55 from 3.50 fw currently
2)Format a usb to FAT32 The create folders PS3>UPDATE>PS3UPDAT.PUP
3)Plug usb in go to system settings update etc and the update should be found on the usb automattically?
If so thanks because i have downloaded the 3.55 v1.2 and will do the steps as i have stated above and post results i guess with thanks to you of course...
Thanks again for replys in adv
01-05-2011
04:54 PM
01-05-2011
04:58 PM
01-05-2011
05:08 PM
01-05-2011
05:19 PM
Tried to install psn game from memstick. Installed fine, but asks to renew license in playstation store when trying to launch it.
not very suprising info, but didn't find any info about this anywhere so i needed to try myself.
Probably still no homebrew to try with this?
01-05-2011
05:22 PM
I agree with your thinking it should be fair to test something out before you potentially purchase it with your money. iv been in your same position with buying crappy games.
Also a quick question to people using cfw3.55, if you had games installed from the psn store on your hdd will they play on the cfw or will they get deleted/blocked?
01-05-2011
05:29 PM
I'm trying to understand how to sign my pkg file.
I compiled it using ps1light sdk, with make pkg to create pkg file..
Looking latest news on ps3tools github it seems that pkg can sign pkg file.
How do I do that? i tried with pkg retail mypkg.pkg signedpkg.pkg but it won't work.. I neither succeed to unpack a pkg file (every try ends with
./unpkg everypkgitried.pkg unpack/
no .pkg file
Any help?
Thanks
01-05-2011
05:34 PM
Iam not much of an online player myself but has anyone thought that sony may do a xbox live membership and make you PAY !!! To play online and all the freebies you once had are no longer free ?
01-05-2011
05:40 PM
sony would be sued for bait and switch by millions for billions if they now decide to charge all users to play online. but they have broken advertised promises before.
01-05-2011
05:41 PM
01-05-2011
06:02 PM
Also a quick question to people using cfw3.55, if you had games installed from the psn store on your hdd will they play on the cfw or will they get deleted/blocked?
Nope it doesnt get deleted or blocked mine works fine! any clue on how to get psn games on my ps3 through a memstick or usb? wont install through (install packages) any help?
01-05-2011
06:07 PM
Incase no one confirmed this or if anyone was wondering. I can confirm this will not erase data on PS3 Slim
01-05-2011
06:35 PM
ATTENTION!
Retweeted by KaKaRoToKS:
Though this is only for firmware pkgs, not devs pkgs.:aetsch:
01-05-2011
06:44 PM
this adds no real functionality over what is currently available and can potentially damage consoles it is installed on. Wait for someone who knows what they are doing to release custom firmware.
reports of users Trophies have gone and would not reappear, the save data has gone, along with the data utilities - Pretty much everything under the Game category.
Ouch.
01-05-2011
06:47 PM
01-05-2011
07:05 PM
So far this can only be used as a normal firmware update, you can do all things like a normal console but with added functionality as to install pkgs. But can not be used (as of now) to boot backups or FTP functionality. Is this correct? Just want to make sure I get all of the added "functionality" before upgrading.
01-05-2011
07:27 PM
01-05-2011
08:06 PM
Question guys
Is the KaKaRoToKS PS3 CFW 3.41 allows me to enter the psn or not yet?
Because i installed it and I have the same problem, unable to enter to the psn
Thanks in advance And great thanks to everyone who contributed to this work
01-05-2011
08:16 PM
You need cfw 3.55 to use psn, anything lower will not work
Sent from my myTouch 4G via Tapatalk
01-05-2011
08:38 PM
i have the new update ready to install, but i'm gonna wait and ride out this storm until its worth installing. right now as it stands, i think its still just a proof of concept with no real benefits for me.
don't care too much about backups or piracy. i just want full control over my ps3, my yellow dog back and a saturn emulator so i can once again enjoy my panzer dragoon saga.
and Tcraw, warhawk is the greatest online only ps3 game ever! that game does online and dlc perfect!
01-05-2011
09:02 PM
01-05-2011
09:51 PM
well i dont know if this is true but i read somewhere yesterday that geohot said something like you have to use the cfw and then boot into service mode and then you can install homebrew apps but i dont know if this is true and has anyone tried also i wonder cant sony just send out 3.60 with new keys and then force the game dev in there game updates?
01-05-2011
10:09 PM
01-05-2011
10:15 PM
you can't change the locks if the keys don't fit, you'll be stuck on the outside with no way in to change them via game update as the system won't allow you to boot the game.
this is what i think anyhow, if i'm wrong, correct it.
well, that was a redundant reply on my part but i should make sense.
01-05-2011
11:39 PM
01-05-2011
11:41 PM
reading in spanish forums I found that waninkoko's betatester, hectorcasa said that Wanin has already made a own CFW with other posibilities but he wont realease it for legal issues. -.-'
01-06-2011
12:31 AM
Now The Real Challenge is 2 Add Support For NTFS.
01-06-2011
12:31 AM
I just ordered the e3 card reader. To downgrade my system to 3.41. So then I can backup my games to my to HDD or external HDD. Say I download my games with v3.41 open managerv2.2. When I up grade will cfw3.55 allow me to play my backup games, when the open manager or backup manager releases on cfw 3.55. U understand?
01-06-2011
12:51 AM
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01-06-2011
12:57 AM
You can format your external HDD drive to FAT32. Even if the option isn't there. I heard some people are able to bypass the 4Gb limit with swissknife or something. I would like to know how to do that
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I just ordered the e3 card reader. To downgrade my system to 3.41. So then I can backup my games to my to HDD or external HDD. Say I download my games with v3.41 open managerv2.2. When I up grade will cfw3.55 allow me to play my backup games, when the open manager or backup manager releases on cfw 3.55. U understand?
Read more: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php...#ixzz1AESAse8b
01-06-2011
01:03 AM
01-06-2011
01:06 AM
01-06-2011
01:08 AM
So this will allow me to bypass the 4gb limit per file? Never mind I see now.
01-06-2011
01:14 AM
On topic good stuff guys and cant wait for these next couple weeks to hopefully have ubuntu running on my 3.55 ..thanks again
01-06-2011
01:19 AM
01-06-2011
01:29 AM
completely off topic.
but maybe now full access is given, someone will find a way to format external drives with sony proprietary FS used for internal.
who gives a **** of ntfs? as long as its not fat32 and its stupid 4GB limit...
01-06-2011
01:31 AM
01-06-2011
01:33 AM
Ok before I do this I was wondering if I update to 3.55 cfw then go online is there any way Sony can detect this and could I get banned ?? Thanks in advance
01-06-2011
01:35 AM
01-06-2011
01:40 AM
01-06-2011
01:46 AM
So you can only play 4gb games from your internal and external HDD? Is there a list of the 4gb ps3 games, if not i'll google it.
01-06-2011
01:52 AM
Ok so now this cfw is out and online hacking is now possible could any1 explain how to get th socom hack working (sorry if nooby question)
01-06-2011
01:54 AM
01-06-2011
02:08 AM
have you been reading this at all? you ain't playing your backups or hacking anything online with this firmware. yet.... but don't cheat online. thats some straight bs.
01-06-2011
03:42 AM
Do anybody think that cfw3.55 will let you install some kinda backup manager anytime soon.
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Is there a site were I can download jailbroken games.
01-06-2011
03:49 AM
we do not support piracy on this site
01-06-2011
04:17 AM
01-06-2011
04:23 AM
01-06-2011
04:38 AM
01-06-2011
04:41 AM
CFW works fine and you can install signed PKGs!
Just tried out with some demos and now I will install Betas like Killzone 3, LBP 2! Find PKGs linkes on your own! I dont give you any links! I just confirm that this CFW works, and dont have any bugs, for now!
01-06-2011
05:00 AM
The 3.55 is a Modified Firmware not a CFW! .. If people haven't read from the thousands of other posts. All this does is give you the "Install Packages" & PS3_GAME options you would find under 3.41 Jailbreak.. but does have a couple of differences. Firstly you don't need a donge with 3.55 and Secondly with 3.55 unfortunately you can't do anything really with it, no homebrew as of yet, no backup manager yet and they may not come for some time. Honestly if your still on it, keep with 3.41 for now.
01-06-2011
05:21 AM
Maybe someone can help me here I have a P3GO i was originally on 3.41 using gaia manager and everything worked fine i have now installed the 3.55 CFW thinking i could still boot with my P3GO to use gaia manager but when i try to boot it by pressing power then eject like usual it does not go into jailbreak mode and i cannot boot gaia manager. I thought you could still play backups on the 3.55 CFW as long as you have a dongle. Thanks in advance.
Also if this will not work is it possible for me to go back to 3.41 CFW or am i screwed now until a 3.55 signed backup manager comes out?
01-06-2011
05:30 AM
You cant run any backup manager at the min ....... am on 3.41 and am staying there ....why dont you go back to the first post and read it and you will get all the info that you need
01-06-2011
05:30 AM
Just w8 for and stable working 3.55 cfw and a downgrader to go back to 3.41 whenever i want
01-06-2011
05:31 AM
Nowhere did it say you could run Gaia or any other homebrew
You cannot downgrade
You cannot jailbreak
You need to wait until signing apps and packages has been perfected but I don't expect backups to be working for quite some time
Please everybody, read the whole post/thread/readme BEFORE installing/flashing anything.
01-06-2011
05:42 AM
01-06-2011
05:58 AM
If they installed the 3.41 Cfw they could run with Jb.
01-06-2011
06:05 AM
01-06-2011
06:19 AM
01-06-2011
06:23 AM
=> There is no other way to run homebrew apps than JB
Nevermind...
BTW, i cant see the use of a MFM 3.41.
This is even more useless than the MFM 3.55
Not only cant you run signed code (since as off today you cannot go past the DRM pb), but why would you install this if you still need jailbreaking?
Personaly, having on the XMB two newer menus that i cant use... is definitly useless.
Japs, i guess you just wanted to be a pain in the ass, just like you always are to me :P
01-06-2011
06:26 AM
01-06-2011
06:32 AM
01-06-2011
06:49 AM
That would be incredible thank you so much for the suggestion I was unaware of the 3.56 pup hopefully this can be accomplished unfortunately I just got to work so will have to try later if this cannot be don't then my 3.55CFW is going to gamestop and I will buy another with 3.41 or under used. Thanks.
01-06-2011
07:02 AM
As for timings no clue just that last post made it seem ominous talking of further hacking needed to allow it.
01-06-2011
07:04 AM
If you have a jailbroken console, you have no need whatsoever for this, this fw was not made for you, forget it and move on.
If you have no Jb this IS made for you.
It is the only way you will be able to install homebrew files on virgin consoles. How else would you get the pkg to install?
01-06-2011
07:15 AM
I cant see why this wouldnt work.
We have all the tools needed to install from USB a PUP containing 3.41, havent we?
01-06-2011
07:16 AM
01-06-2011
07:25 AM
Modifying the files within a pup carries a high risk of permanently bricking your ps3 with no hope of recovery unless you have a NAND flasher.
People have been trying to modify pups to trick into downgrading but as far as I know, last night saw a few RSOD results from just that.
Like I said, don't use this unless you have no jb, and still wait until we have signed apps.
Implementing the patches needed to run unsigned code into the firmware is dangerous and a waste of time when signing is on it's way.
There are still hurdles to pass but we need to be patient.
01-06-2011
08:24 AM
mine failed on retail OFW 3.55 through the xmb. I used the 3.55 updated pup. fails on 71 % corrupted data, everytime.
D
01-06-2011
08:27 AM
So now people with 3.55 firmware can host Mw2 Challenge Lobbies?
01-06-2011
08:28 AM
It doesnt work for me
I created the folders PS3 and UPDATE and the name of the PUP-File is PS3UPDAT.PUP..
Why it doesnt work for me
01-06-2011
08:48 AM
simple u didnt do it right. try going into recovery mode
01-06-2011
08:59 AM
I'm really really looking forward to the first application/game PKG for the 3.55 CFW! don't call me impatient, i'd rather call it Excited!
01-06-2011
09:11 AM
Same here WeZZeY f5'ing this website every 2minutes!
01-06-2011
09:20 AM
haha, Me 2 Ewok
cant anyone create a PKG that refreshes PS3hax.net every 5 minutes? 
and i'm at work! have been F5'in all day long!
01-06-2011
09:29 AM
lol no wonder i struggle to actually get to the site sometimes... 20,000 people all mashing F5 lmao
01-06-2011
09:34 AM
Does any one know what time zone this site is on looks to me to be somewhere around los Angeles??
01-06-2011
09:44 AM
Actually for you to return back to OFW 3.55, you don't need to go into recovery menu, I was able to return from CFW 3.55 to OFW 3.55 via XMB, it just asks you if you want to install the same version, just select yes and presto! You'll be running OFW 3.55 again
01-06-2011
10:15 AM
Can anyone repack this?
http://www.playstationlandia.com/for...le.php?id=1508
is the Blackbox FTP server SIGNED!...
It's necessary that someone can create the PKG file of this homebrew!
01-06-2011
10:18 AM
01-06-2011
10:19 AM
According to the top of KaKaRoTo's blog,
"DO NOT try to install this from the service mode, it might brick your console, install it normally from the normal menu or the recovery menu."
So people doing it that way should be extremely careful!
01-06-2011
10:20 AM
01-06-2011
10:25 AM
We can install this only with install packages, that loads PKG files
So... Can anyone repack this and create the PKG file?
http://www.playstationlandia.com/for...le.php?id=1508
Thanks a lot
01-06-2011
10:27 AM
01-06-2011
10:29 AM
Someone is having a Major-Ass-Itch, little grumpy today?
01-06-2011
10:30 AM
It hasn,t been a week yet and ppl r already *****ing with their impatient ****.
Give it a week guys...everything will be cool.
01-06-2011
10:34 AM
I'm only saying that this is the files of the blackbox ftp signed... So, if someone can repack this, every person can install this pkg file on the 3.41/3.55kakaroto's cfw!
Simple this i'm saying
P.s. sorry for my bad english, but i'm italian!
01-06-2011
10:39 AM
We are fine with waiting a week just if black box is here now the guy posted the link and (asked! being the operative word, not demanded) that someone with the correct skills package it up for him and everyone.
stop giving everyone **** for getting a bit fidgety when something cool is happening. if you don't want to help don't just stop throwing your toys out of the pram!
*Braces for the torrent of abuse to rain down on me*
01-06-2011
10:42 AM
01-06-2011
10:48 AM
On topic...Its good to see the ps3 coming along so nicely...the pkg signer for homebrew im sure will be released soon as i cant wait for ubuntu again...anyways great job
01-06-2011
10:50 AM
01-06-2011
11:05 AM
KakaRoTo interview with ************ HERE
KaKaRoTo tweet:
01-06-2011
11:07 AM
01-06-2011
11:08 AM
when Sony releases a new firmware update, i wonder if they would block installing firmware upgrades from a usb device and if that would help them to stop CFW installs?
01-06-2011
11:14 AM
01-06-2011
11:20 AM
01-06-2011
11:21 AM
01-06-2011
11:24 AM
01-06-2011
11:35 AM
SCEkrit v1.0 Sony's Private Key Generator, they can't use this to generate keys for homebrews or it's only run at 3.41/3.50
01-06-2011
11:38 AM
melcarthus just wait for a week dude, you can install CFW but cant really do anything after that. just hold tight and keep your eyes glued to the home page of this site and you will find out everything you need to know.
01-06-2011
11:55 AM
01-06-2011
12:00 PM
Just install from USB as you would an official one
01-06-2011
12:12 PM
01-06-2011
12:15 PM
01-06-2011
12:18 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=282455 - and heres what Sony responded with .. Not much as usual! lol
01-06-2011
12:27 PM
01-06-2011
12:29 PM
200 should do it. Or you could just download a fw, and see how big it is. No current homebrew, including bm's are signed to work with the new CFW.
01-06-2011
12:32 PM
01-06-2011
12:38 PM
01-06-2011
12:41 PM
01-06-2011
12:47 PM
yae, i would wait and am waiting as well.
as much as i want to scream gimme the beef now dammit! i can't because i'm not doing anything to help further progression in this field. but i've had a ps3 since launch with no homebrew, gone this long right?
it don't really matter if i never get it, i still have tons of fun without it and have made tons of friends without as well too. homebrew is just an extra layer of icing on the cake. just as linux was before it was taken away. i'll survive with or without.
patience is a virtue. if you don't have it, it'll always waiting for for you.
01-06-2011
01:21 PM
What does it mean does not play backups? Is it saying Open Manager doesn't work? And why would we want this if all it does...is allow pkg installing? This means nothing to me. When they come out with a "real" cfw then maybe I'll be more excited. It's nice they made it so people won't need the annoying usb dongles. But that's about it. And since Sony is working against us I'm afraid the work they are doing on this may be put on hold. x.x
01-06-2011
01:30 PM
01-06-2011
02:00 PM
not to tell that even if they sign the backup managers, it wouldn't run anyway.
01-06-2011
02:41 PM
What do you think how long will it take for the first singed apps to be release?
Sent from my Milestone using Tapatalk
01-06-2011
03:03 PM
i think most of the people who installed the mfw are idiots right now to install a proof of concept with, at the moment, zero capabilities to use any of it except to get on the psn, which most could do anyway if they were already on 3.55.
i'm not saying its not good to have it, hell, i have it, but i don't have it installed.
************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
has anyone tried that signed package geohotz created the other day on this firmware? i know it doesn't do anything other than a poc but it is signed and should load, correct?
01-06-2011
04:52 PM
01-06-2011
06:00 PM
well dam, i was hoping it would be a good test.
01-06-2011
06:02 PM
I hope that the devs can make a full cfw with the following features:
1- full hombrew, backup mangers and games support
2- PSN and DLC support
3- ps1 and ps2 full backward backup support for all ps3 models (even the ps3s that has no backward compatibility)
01-06-2011
06:54 PM
01-06-2011
07:31 PM
01-06-2011
07:33 PM
if i install this one can i than download backupmanager.apk and backup ps3 games and play them without dongle of somethink else
or is this just a jailbreak and not for copyed games
and if it is for copyed games what can i use CD,externel drive or internal????
please reply
01-06-2011
07:39 PM
no you can't play backups.
01-06-2011
09:10 PM
01-06-2011
10:04 PM
Yeah, I have a 60 GB... it feels weird to say that when you might not have 60 GB hard drive, I do, but still. Anyway, so let me get this completely straight, this gives the ability to install homebrew applications without the USB dongle as long as the .pkg file is signed?
Be that as it may, since there are no homebrew applications that are signed, and you installed the CFW 3.55, can you still use the USB dongle to run homebrew applications until a week from now when signed .pkg files are released?
01-06-2011
10:11 PM
I might be wrong, but please correct me those who know that I am incorrect.
Also, jailbraking a PS3 requires CFW/FW3.41 or lower. You are right now in CFW 3.55, which is not jailbrakable.
So from my knowledge, I don't think you can run homebrew games with your USB dongle.
01-06-2011
10:18 PM
01-06-2011
10:21 PM
01-06-2011
10:21 PM
no you would not be able to jailbreak it, the problem is people mixing things, the jailbreak we have on 3.41 and lower firmwares is one thing, the custom firmware that will allow us to install signed files is another.
01-06-2011
10:23 PM
01-06-2011
10:26 PM
no signed pkg have been made, but if you install a demo from ps stor they will work. the point is custom firmware is the future, not the present, if you have a 3.55 only your best option to mess arround would be installing that custom firmware which doesn't do much yet, if you do have a 3.41 system just stick with it cause its still the best option for now.
01-06-2011
10:56 PM
Maybe this will help...
THOSE WISHING TO PLAY BACKUP GAMES, CONTINUE TO USE THE DONGLE METHOD !!
BACKUP MANAGERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME....
01-07-2011
12:36 AM
01-07-2011
02:13 AM
01-07-2011
04:40 PM
01-08-2011
01:46 PM
omg what news. I will install now.
01-08-2011
01:49 PM
01-08-2011
02:28 PM
With this one I can downgrade to FW 3.41? I now have FW 3.55.
01-08-2011
02:41 PM
01-08-2011
02:51 PM
01-09-2011
12:16 AM
01-09-2011
12:26 AM
01-09-2011
12:45 AM
Read more: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php...#ixzz1AVw0q124
01-09-2011
12:56 AM