29 Comments

1. 

   alienkid
   08-06-2011
   11:57 AM

   1

   Shout out to BitsBubba and all involved on this.

2. 

   beanbaggins
   08-06-2011
   01:32 PM

   2

   Anyone know how compatible is the "Start Game (disc-less) to games category" option compared to kmeaw/mulitiman?

3. 

   BobbyBlunt
   08-06-2011
   01:33 PM

   3

   Originally Posted by beanbaggins Anyone know how compatible is the "Start Game (disc-less) to games category" option compared to kmeaw/mulitiman?

   Same as all other MFW's

4. 

   TizzyT
   08-06-2011
   01:35 PM

   4

   Originally Posted by BobbyBlunt Same as all other MFW's

   Hmm haven't heard of a "start game disc-less", does rebug 3.55.2 have this?

5. 

   itskamel
   08-06-2011
   01:36 PM

   5

   seen this last night somwhere else, wondered when it would be here. thank you none the less.

6. 

   ZOMBIEKILLAH
   08-06-2011
   01:44 PM

   6

   Thanks Bitsbubba ,The description looks good, i like it
   I might just try it out .
   If anybody installs Bitsbubba (NFW) for 3.55 Firmware before me.
   Please post ,how it went 4 u ...
   Since i am in no rush, someone may try it out there b4 me..
   
   Lots of good things have been patched sounds really good .
   Been waiting 4 something good to install on my new PS3
   Not saying there are not any good CFW MFW ,etc out there .
   
   I like what he has done here.
   +Me wanting to setup my new PS3 on CFW is getting me itching ,lol
   I watch a lot of movies & the annoying protection by by is a ++
   
   Since we who own movies ,have the right to watch them on our ps3 !
   As a whatever extension file we want rip our movie.
   Regardless of what the bad guys think = I like freedom ..
   Yes it seems the same as others ...
   Retail ,debug pkgs , being i have a collection of both ..

7. 

   BobbyBlunt
   08-06-2011
   02:05 PM

   7

   Originally Posted by ZOMBIEKILLAH Thanks Bitsbubba ,The description looks good, i like it I might just try it out . If anybody installs Bitsbubba (NFW) for 3.55 Firmware before me. Please post ,how it went 4 u ... Since i am in no rush, someone may try it out there b4 me.. Lots of good things have been patched sounds really good . Been waiting 4 something good to install on my new PS3 Not saying there are not any good CFW MFW ,etc out there . I like what he has done here. +Me wanting to setup my new PS3 on CFW is getting me itching ,lol I watch a lot of movies & the annoying protection by by is a ++ Since we who own movies ,have the right to watch them on our ps3 ! As a whatever extension file we want rip our movie. Regardless of what the bad guys think = I like freedom .. Yes it seems the same as others ... Retail ,debug pkgs , being i have a collection of both ..

   3.55 ps3hax v2, and rebug will do all the things you listed also. They both have cinavia removed and can install different types of pkgs.
   
   

   Originally Posted by TizzyT Hmm haven't heard of a "start game disc-less", does rebug 3.55.2 have this?

   Actually I believe it is just app_home/PS3Game renamed for better understanding, which is unique.

8. 

   beanbaggins
   08-06-2011
   02:06 PM

   8

   Originally Posted by BobbyBlunt Same as all other MFW's

   So, not so good then...boo.
   
   *waits for cobra

9. 

   BobbyBlunt
   08-06-2011
   02:10 PM

   9

   I doubt cobra is going to be that much better discless.

10. 

    beanbaggins
    08-06-2011
    02:29 PM

    10

    Why so? That was really the only feature I cared about.

11. 

    Wintersun
    08-06-2011
    02:34 PM

    11

    The whole useless icon removal is a pretty nice feature for those of us that like to clean up their xmb. Good show.

12. 

    KillerBug
    08-06-2011
    02:44 PM

    12

    Now we need a noob-friendly linux distro...something that installs and configures itself for PS3 settings with only the few clicks required to start loading any OtherOS installer, and then installs and configures a few things like VLC and GIMP for best performance. And of course, it changes the browser homepage and wallpaper to PS3Hax.

13. 

    ViruzZ
    08-06-2011
    09:21 PM

    13

    Question: I have a ps3 with 3.56, should i update it to 3.66?
    I see everyone is still doing the 3.55FW and people talking about 3.66, but no one is talking about 3.56?
    Any way to downgrade 3.56 to 3.55?

14. 

    BobbyBlunt
    08-06-2011
    09:41 PM

    14

    Originally Posted by ViruzZ Question: I have a ps3 with 3.56, should i update it to 3.66? I see everyone is still doing the 3.55FW and people talking about 3.66, but no one is talking about 3.56? Any way to downgrade 3.56 to 3.55?

    If you are on on 3.56 I would just update to 3.66 and enjoy psn. If you are passed 3.55 you are screwed unless you can use a hardware flasher.

15. 

    euss
    08-06-2011
    09:43 PM

    15

    Originally Posted by ViruzZ Question: I have a ps3 with 3.56, should i update it to 3.66? I see everyone is still doing the 3.55FW and people talking about 3.66, but no one is talking about 3.56? Any way to downgrade 3.56 to 3.55?

    Progskeet!

16. 

    DPT
    08-07-2011
    12:26 AM

    16

    Sorry noob here but what is a NFW and MFW?
    
    Im on Kmeaw is this CFW better?
    
    Regards and thanks.

17. 

    itskamel
    08-07-2011
    12:33 AM

    17

    nfw = noob friendly firmware
    mfw = built with mfw maker (same as cfw)
    cfw = custom firmware
    
    (all he did was change the name)

18. 

    lviv73
    08-07-2011
    02:10 AM

    18

    Now we need a noob-friendly linux distro...something that installs and configures itself for PS3 settings with only the few clicks required to start loading any OtherOS installer, and then installs and configures a few things like VLC and GIMP for best performance. And of course, it changes the browser homepage and wallpaper to PS3Hax.
    
    i been sayin that.
    How the fck do i respond to people on this site?

19. 

    Aling3
    08-07-2011
    04:58 AM

    19

    Originally Posted by lviv73 Now we need a noob-friendly linux distro...something that installs and configures itself for PS3 settings with only the few clicks required to start loading any OtherOS installer, and then installs and configures a few things like VLC and GIMP for best performance. And of course, it changes the browser homepage and wallpaper to PS3Hax. i been sayin that. How the fck do i respond to people on this site?

    You just click the at the lower right corner of the post =)

20. 

    doc81
    08-07-2011
    08:25 AM

    20

    does this cfw use 3.66 spoof???
    ************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
    hello nice job on this fw, does it use the 3.66 spoof??

21. 

    Dev-Dave
    08-07-2011
    02:01 PM

    21

    Originally Posted by BobbyBlunt 3.55 ps3hax v2, and rebug will do all the things you listed also. They both have cinavia removed and can install different types of pkgs.

    I have installed rebug, and now i am trying ps3hax v2 and so far it works very well on a bdvd drive less ps3 and a fully working ps3.
    Respect bobbyblunt and others for that, all working well so far, a part from the sound spike on startup.
    
    Note to newbies, reinstall ofw first if your coming from a cfw to install the ps3hax firmware or any other cfw or you will most likely brick your ps3, its not the firmware it just the way it is.
    
    Just a heads up on this as people will come screaming they have a blue screen of death, and blame ps3hax if they try their firmware.

22. 

    iDelete
    08-07-2011
    02:03 PM

    22

    Pirate, the "Read More" link is broken.
    ************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
    

    Originally Posted by doc81 does this cfw use 3.66 spoof??? ************* [ - Post Merged - ] ************* hello nice job on this fw, does it use the 3.66 spoof??

    No it doesn't.

23. 

    Dev-Dave
    08-07-2011
    02:18 PM

    23

    Ps3hax firmware dos use 3.66 spoofing tho Bud.

24. 

    itskamel
    08-07-2011
    02:23 PM

    24

    i think you can install rebugs spoof on any cfw. go to their page and download it there
    
    http://rebug.me

25. 

    JPOrtiz831
    08-07-2011
    04:00 PM

    25

    This is great thanks i really wanted the cinavia protection even though i use showtime.. perfect for the kids and family that dont know how to use the ps3 that good. now all they have to do is play and it will work without cinavia

26. 

    bitsbubba
    08-07-2011
    08:52 PM

    26

    The reason I didn't include 3.66 spoof is it can be done easily (and safer as it's uninstallable) with REBUG spoofer, I renamed app_home/PS3_GAME to "Start Game (disc-less)" for a more newbie friendly understanding, "The Homebrew Channel" was added as a tribute to 2 members of failOverflow, who happen to also be members of Team Twiizers. However I did find a bug and have fixed it & uploaded new link complete with checksums:
    
    NFW v2:
    
    EB5E3E3178133740817E014D701BE6D1 *NFWv2.7z
    3F8D28F68A0315CBAFE04B7929FFFB58 *PS3UPDAT.PUP
    
    
    

    Code:

    3.55 NFW v2 Features Enabled:
    Change PUP build / version
    
    Patch LV1 hypervisor
      Allow mapping of any memory area (Needed for LV2 Poke)
    
    Patch LV2 kernel
      Patch to add Peek&Poke system calls to LV2
    
    Patch package installer
      allow installation of pseudo-retail (geohot) packages
      allow installation of debug packages
    
    Patch Application launcher
      Patch to allow running of unsigned applications
    
    Added Start Game (disc-less) to games category
    
    Added "The Homebrew Channel" to XMB
    
    Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Videos Category
      Remove "Netflix" icon from the XMB Videos Category
    
    Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Games Category
      Remove "Minis Manual" icon from the XMB Game Category
      Removed "PlayStation Store" icon from the XMB Game Category
    
    Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Network Category
      Remove "Online Instruction Manuals" icon from the XMB Network Category
    
    Disabled Cinavia Protection (except AVCHD and BD: WIP)
    
    Custom coldboot by PatheticPuma
    
    Added Graffiti Dynamic Theme by DoctaIgnorantia

    NFW v2

27. 

    robroy90
    08-08-2011
    11:09 AM

    27

    Can someone please give me a little guidance? I installed this firmware over 3.41 OFW, and now I can't get my Phat unit to boot into the jailbreak. It isn't bricked or anything, and I am fairly certain that it flashed properly as I see the homebrew channel in the icons, but nothing works because my PS Jailbreak will not activate.
    
    Should I have flashed 3.55 OFW first before flashing this release? If so, what can I do to correct that? Do I need to downgrade and come back up?
    
    Thanks, just don't want to damage things further and just want to understand the procedure a little better.
    
    Thanks, please advise!
    
    -R

28. 

    Dev-Dave
    08-08-2011
    11:22 AM

    28

    Originally Posted by robroy90 Should I have flashed 3.55 OFW first before flashing this release?

    Yes bud, one of the best ways would of been to go to 3.50 from 3.41 then install this firmware on top of 3.50 ofw.

29. 

    bitsbubba
    08-08-2011
    07:52 PM

    29

    Originally Posted by robroy90 Can someone please give me a little guidance? I installed this firmware over 3.41 OFW, and now I can't get my Phat unit to boot into the jailbreak. It isn't bricked or anything, and I am fairly certain that it flashed properly as I see the homebrew channel in the icons, but nothing works because my PS Jailbreak will not activate. Should I have flashed 3.55 OFW first before flashing this release? If so, what can I do to correct that? Do I need to downgrade and come back up? Thanks, just don't want to damage things further and just want to understand the procedure a little better. Thanks, please advise! -R

    if your talking about the dongle by going to this FW it is no longer needed, as the FW itself is jailbroke (dongles only work on 3.41 FW)
    
    Edit: had a hiccup on bugfix, will be posting link later!
    
    Edit: bug fixes link added above