[Tutorial] How To Install 4.30 PS3 CFW (From 3.55 CFW)

neokyo21
02-13-2013
10:32 AM

1

I have a question... when can we install this CFW on a PS3 with OFW 4.21???, i have a Ultra Slim PS3.

PS: Sorry but my english is poor.

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
10:34 AM

2

Originally Posted by neokyo21

I have a question... when can we install this CFW on a PS3 with OFW 4.21???, i have a Ultra Slim PS3.

PS: Sorry but my english is poor.

No you cannot.

You cannot install CFW over OFW higher than 3.55.

You cannot jailbreak 300X (slim) or 400X (ultraslim) PS3's AT ALL.

0% possible.

FYI PS3 ultraslim has a min FW of 4.10.

haz367
02-13-2013
10:42 AM

3

u never go wrong with a "holmesinfive" video-guide

miepmiep 4.xx here we come..

bearmon2010
02-13-2013
10:43 AM

4

Still stuck on 3.55 MFW and want to update to the latest MFW

Confusion. Don't you mean: "Still stuck on 3.55 CFW and want to update to the latest CFW" ?? Correct me if I misunderstood or wrong.

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
10:48 AM

5

Originally Posted by bearmon2010

Confusion. Don't you mean: "Still stuck on 3.55 CFW and want to update to the latest CFW" ?? Correct me if I misunderstood or wrong.

Modified Firmware (MFW) === (CFW) Custom Firmware.

It means the same thing really.

tech3475
02-13-2013
11:57 AM

6

Just curious, are there any downsides to QA flagging? I remember reading ages ago about potential issues with it unless it was due to something else.

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
11:59 AM

7

Originally Posted by tech3475

Just curious, are there any downsides to QA flagging? I remember reading ages ago about potential issues with it unless it was due to something else.

Nope.

Its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

tech3475
02-13-2013
12:04 PM

8

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB

Nope.

Its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

Thanks. I'm guessing the issues were related to OOS++ then (I genuinely can't remember).

Kratos8051
02-13-2013
12:05 PM

9

Hi Guys,

I was out of the PS3 hacking loop for a bit and want to upgrade my 3.55 KMEAW PS3. I see this tutorial installs the REBUG firmware. What is the difference between the REBUG firmware and the ROGERO one? I'm assuming DEX is for devs only?

steliosaa
02-13-2013
12:06 PM

10

Originally Posted by tech3475

Just curious, are there any downsides to QA flagging? I remember reading ages ago about potential issues with it unless it was due to something else.

Yes there is. Make sure that you backup hdd_001\home folder as it may delete the act.dat file found in the directories. I am backing it up right now. Mine is 1.14 GB in size.

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
12:12 PM

11

Originally Posted by Kratos8051

Hi Guys,

I was out of the PS3 hacking loop for a bit and want to upgrade my 3.55 KMEAW PS3. I see this tutorial installs the REBUG firmware. What is the difference between the REBUG firmware and the ROGERO one? I'm assuming DEX is for devs only?

You can use DEX if you use REBUG REX 4.21.1 (cex2dex), not standard 4.30.1.

Rogero 4.30 2.05 is just like KMEAW tbh, it does what it needs to with no extra things confusing you or getting in the way.

Rebug is for advanced users, Rogero is for anyone imho.

You can update to either through XMB, though we recommend to QA flag + dehash before hand, if it is a downgraded machine.

Kratos8051
02-13-2013
12:18 PM

12

Great! Thanks DEFAULTDNB!

tech3475
02-13-2013
12:22 PM

13

Originally Posted by steliosaa

Yes there is. Make sure that you backup hdd_001\home folder as it may delete the act.dat file found in the directories. I am backing it up right now. Mine is 1.14 GB in size.

I always make two backups of my HDD, one via the backup utility (to backup profiles, etc.), another via FTP and another via file manager and checksum compare both so thankfully that's not an issue.

I know it's overkill but it's better to be safe IMO, plus it saved me bricking my PS3 when installing firmware due to a power cut because it took so long LOL.

steliosaa
02-13-2013
12:54 PM

14

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB

we recommend to QA flag + dehash before hand.

Backed up the Xregister, dev_flash3 bd files and dev_hdd0/home files so nothing goes wrong while QA flagging. What is a dehash? Mine is normally from 3.55 OFW to KMEAW. No downgrade!

and is there anything else to backup or write down (console id??) before updating to Rebug 4.30. If yes, how do i do it? Is the console going to be downgrade-able after update?

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
01:27 PM

15

Originally Posted by steliosaa

Backed up the Xregister, dev_flash3 bd files and dev_hdd0/home files so nothing goes wrong while QA flagging. What is a dehash? Mine is normally from 3.55 OFW to KMEAW. No downgrade!

and is there anything else to backup or write down (console id??) before updating to Rebug 4.30. If yes, how do i do it? Is the console going to be downgrade-able after update?

Lol I didnt back up any of those files before updating from kmeaw.

If you didnt downgrade = no need to dehash.

Just update to rebug 4.30 cfw from XMB update via storage media.
(make sure to verify your downloaded cfw pup using my tool: http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=51288 )

Done

EDIT: yes you can downgrade back to 3.55 using REBUG 999 downgrader pup or Rogero downgrader pup. No hardware needed and no problemo.

alkalinelito
02-13-2013
01:27 PM

16

I'm sorry , I've been out of the loop since 3.55 days.
I have a question , 4.xx cfw's allow psn access ?

Thanks

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
01:32 PM

17

Originally Posted by alkalinelito

I'm sorry , I've been out of the loop since 3.55 days.
I have a question , 4.xx cfw's allow psn access ?

Thanks

Yes it does.... but you will 99% likely get your console banned... so don't bother.

micro_master
02-13-2013
02:34 PM

18

Hey guys, sorry for being that guy, but I have a few games on my hdd that I've damaged the disks for. I'm aware that 4.30 will not accept fixed 3.55 eboots, does this mean I will have to manually download the original eboots/files? Or is there some automated way of doing this? Or has this problem been rectified altogether?

Thanks

DEFAULTDNB
02-13-2013
02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by micro_master

Hey guys, sorry for being that guy, but I have a few games on my hdd that I've damaged the disks for. I'm aware that 4.30 will not accept fixed 3.55 eboots, does this mean I will have to manually download the original eboots/files? Or is there some automated way of doing this? Or has this problem been rectified altogether?

Thanks

Some say the 3.55 eboots work on 4.30 cfw, but for me it didnt.

Just revert to the original untouched eboots (if you had the foresight to back them up

) or update your game from here: http://yifan.lu/psn/ enter the game id (EG: BLES112233), download PKg, instal through IPF, and boot game as normal.

Or let mM update the game for you, click triangle on your game, hit update.

Done.

BEnemy
02-13-2013
02:57 PM

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My question is "is my ps3 still considered downgraded even after I went from rogero 4.21 to 4.30? I downgraded, dehashed, n updated. I had many problems during that time such as a formatted hdd. I wasn't sure if a new cfw comes if I'm still considered downgraded. (Slim 2001a, 2.xx lowest fw, went from 3.41-3.55-3.55Kmeaw.)

chris_j11
02-13-2013
03:18 PM

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currently in 3.55Kmeaw, is it necessary to go back to 3.55 OFW first or just go straight to Rogero3.40
also, does this format my hdd when updating to rogero4.30 (will i lose any of my games in my internal hdd

steliosaa
02-13-2013
03:35 PM

22

Originally Posted by chris_j11

currently in 3.55Kmeaw

First backup the following folders just to be safe:
dev_hdd0\home
dev_flash\
dev_flash2\
dev_flash3\

and then enable QA flag following this guide

http://www.ps3hax.net/2013/02/tutori...-3-413-55-cfw/

This is because once you update you cannot enable QA flag so you must do it before updating.

Then follow the instructions on the video on this post and go from 3.55kmeaw to 4.30 Rebug (or Rogero)

Make sure to check the downloaded update file (.pup) with the following checking tool from trusted PS3HAX member.
https://anonfiles.com/file/1897af6e2...7f3c4ac6219fd0

micro_master
02-13-2013
04:03 PM

23

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB

Some say the 3.55 eboots work on 4.30 cfw, but for me it didnt.

Just revert to the original untouched eboots (if you had the foresight to back them up ) or update your game from here: enter the game id (EG: BLES112233), download PKg, instal through IPF, and boot game as normal.

Or let mM update the game for you, click triangle on your game, hit update.

Done.

Damn, wasn't aware MM could do the whole job for you!
Thanks

james28909
02-13-2013
05:31 PM

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when i updated to rebug 4.21.2 all my eboots worked fine.

if they dont work, use a resigning tool.

youngmemp
02-13-2013
11:19 PM

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I aint even jailbreak a ps3 and just by reading sht if i had a ps3 on 3.55 i wuld be serious THANKS TO PS HAX YALL OPEN MY EYES UP TO THIS TYPE SHT I LEARN ALOT OF SHT

HolmesInFive
02-13-2013
11:32 PM

26

Originally Posted by haz367

u never go wrong with a "holmesinfive" video-guide

miepmiep 4.xx here we come..

Cheers mate! Glad you appreciate the videos =]

MotoXpro
02-14-2013
03:01 AM

27

After installing the standard rebug 4.30-1 CFW, I no longer have the ability to play SACD's.

I have a CECHA01 NTSC 60gb console. Is anyone else having this problem. I would love to listen to my SACD's again.

-Thank You

-Edit
Never mind I figured it out. All i had to do was enter retail mode. When in debug mode SACD is disabled.

khanbot
02-14-2013
04:49 AM

28

hi
i just read somewhere above 3.55 eboots don't work on 4.30. I updated to rog 4.30 few weeks ago and ran a older game that didn't require patched eboots(god of war 3 lol) just to see if things are working fine. I didn't have the time to turn it on again for a while.
So my question is, do games on 4.30 requires no modded/patched eboots? of newer/older games? or does it requires eboots signed with different keys than 3.55 or something like that? will original eboots work?
Thanks.

haz367
02-14-2013
05:09 AM

29

depends what key-rev is used, also the app-version = reporting 355?! then it needs resigning..easy stuff..

khanbot
02-14-2013
05:22 AM

30

Originally Posted by haz367

depends what key-rev is used, also the app-version = reporting 355?! then it needs resigning..easy stuff..

assuming it was directed at me..

umm...what? lol sorry but I haven't been active here for a while. I do visit every now and then, but avoided getting in till some sort of stable CFW release. I guess its time now

so yeah, hit me with some info/tuts etc. anything.

edit: app-version? my firmware version showed 4.30 I think last I checked. It wasn't 3.55 thats for sure. whats app-version?
thanks

haz367
02-14-2013
05:28 AM

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ah for whoever needs it...first always run it to see if things work or use an game update
sometimes it wont move..the old 3.55 stuff and then it needs resigning, specially the ones signed with the older scetool and putting incorrect app-version= 3.55, u can check this on ur own with ScetoolGUI and drop EBOOT.BIN into it to verify

to resign..just make sure u resign a disc eboot as APP and a gameupdate/NPDRM file as NPDRM, for howto's pls check the "resigners", batch scripts etc.. its all there no need to invent the weel again...u learn alot from reading the scripts..

whizzer
02-14-2013
05:48 AM

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Quick question I installed gitbrews 3.55 otheros++ pup to get Linux back on my ps3.does anybody know if it has the spkg sig check that the fw needs so I can upgrade to 4.30.1 thru xmb.I tried to find an answer but couldn't thanks.

HolmesInFive
02-14-2013
06:20 AM

33

Just as a short message for anyone reading, but are there any other tutorials that people would want to see? I've got time and I want to get back into the PS3 scene =] nothing too outrageous of course haha.

steliosaa
02-14-2013
08:11 AM

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Hey Chris! How to downgrade from 4.30 rebug to 3.55 kmeaw without any hardware! That is what i would like to see. Also add info in the tutorial of how to hash and when must you hash or not and how you can update again(not sure if it is the same method as the current one)!

If you have time Chris you can do a EBOOT.bin resigning tutorial for 3.55 kmeaw and 4.30 rebug.

DEFAULTDNB
02-14-2013
08:13 AM

35

[MENTION=97159]steliosaa[/MENTION] you mean dehashing.

zelee
02-14-2013
06:39 PM

36

i've been updated from 3.55 to 4.30 rogero and my ps3 always force shutdown at least 2-3 times,does anyone here have a same problem

MotoXpro
02-14-2013
10:34 PM

37

Ok, I am still having a problem with SACD Playback. I did finally get them to actually show up on the XMB but when I attempt to play them I get a 80029bc1 error. The SACD I am using is Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral:Deluxe Edition. Is anyone else having troubles playing SACD's on Rebug Standard 4.30-1 CFW?

Keep in mind not all PS3's play SACD's

steliosaa
02-15-2013
03:51 AM

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[MENTION=97159]steliosaa[/MENTION] you mean dehashing.

[MENTION=224021]DEFAULTDNB[/MENTION] when downgrading don't you have to hash? And dehash before updating? I meant to hash after downgrade, and what consoles require hashing after downgrade!

DEFAULTDNB
02-15-2013
04:31 AM

39

Originally Posted by steliosaa

[MENTION=224021]DEFAULTDNB[/MENTION] when downgrading don't you have to hash? And dehash before updating? I meant to hash after downgrade, and what consoles require hashing after downgrade!

No you have to DEHASH when you downgrade.

To "Dehash the PS3" (Reset the syscon) and have the PS3 back to normal safer mode like any original ( non Downgraded ) PS3

http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Downg...r#QA_dehashing

Never heard of "hashing" when you update?!

gorkky
02-15-2013
04:17 PM

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hi everyone i would like your help, i haven't been on ps scene about a 6-9 months and i i am still on fw3.41. So i saw this and i would like to update my ps3, what should i do to all work correctly and can we play new ps3 games with this firmware. tnx in advnance

hakushox
02-15-2013
11:51 PM

41

I guess I'm finally ready to make the jump from 3.55 to 4.30. Just one question though. Since I no longer have flasher for my ps3 I would liek to know if anyone could answer this question for me. Once I upgrade to 4.30CFW and then 4.31+ CFW comes out. Will i need a hardware flasher to downgrade back to 3.55 to upgrade to the newer version of a CFW? I don't know if it matters or not but my PS3 slim was originally a pre 3.55OFW. Thanks in advance for any helpful responses.

ferchu
02-16-2013
12:26 AM

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I was in CFW Kameaw 3.55 and decided to install rebug 4.30.1 . I watched the videos of HolmesInFive , first I Qa flag my ps3 following the instructions of his video on youtube and then I installed CFW rebug 4.30.1 on my ps3 . The problem is that after installing I see a blue screen and if I press the x button, the screen turns black . Is there a way to fix this? I have a phat ps3 model CECHE01 .

edit3: I think I know the reason now, I made the mistake of not going into safe mode , I thought the ps3 was in safe mode, but I was wrong . I did the recovery mode phase without the safe mode . What a stupid mistake -.-

Weirdo
02-16-2013
08:33 AM

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He Guys,
yes, I am a NOOB at this, please help.
I have a slim PS3, and if I am in regular startup, it shows to be on 3.55.
I have installed Rogero 4.30.
Most of my bu games don't work, since it is on 3.55, although Rogero 4.30 makes me think I am on 4.30
What am I missing here?

Thanks
************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
He Guys,
yes, I am a NOOB at this, please help.
I have a slim PS3, and if I am in regular startup, Systeminfo shows to be on 4.25 With the Rogero logo at startup.

Most of my bu games don't work, I often see error code 80010017 after starting a game.
I also have Multiman 4.19.07 installed, since Multiman seemed to work before Rogero update for most games.

When I am on Multiman, system info shows me to be on 3.55 (SC-36 Hermes)

What am I missing here?

Thanks

jackal1234
02-20-2013
12:15 AM

44

Originally Posted by Weirdo

He Guys,
yes, I am a NOOB at this, please help.
I have a slim PS3, and if I am in regular startup, it shows to be on 3.55.
I have installed Rogero 4.30.
Most of my bu games don't work, since it is on 3.55, although Rogero 4.30 makes me think I am on 4.30
What am I missing here?

Thanks
************* [ - Post Merged - ] *************
He Guys,
yes, I am a NOOB at this, please help.
I have a slim PS3, and if I am in regular startup, Systeminfo shows to be on 4.25 With the Rogero logo at startup.

Most of my bu games don't work, I often see error code 80010017 after starting a game.
I also have Multiman 4.19.07 installed, since Multiman seemed to work before Rogero update for most games.

When I am on Multiman, system info shows me to be on 3.55 (SC-36 Hermes)

What am I missing here?

Thanks

Me too. I have the origianl disk for GT5 and I get the same error. Dunno if there is something borked in Rogero or if I should have done a clean install, or how to fix it. Same thing with new versions of emulators, no joy

Aikhen
02-20-2013
10:19 PM

45

guys i have a question my cfw now is 4.25. can i upgrade it to 4.30 cfw?

sealtiel
02-21-2013
06:49 AM

46

Originally Posted by DEFAULTDNB

No you cannot.

You cannot install CFW over OFW higher than 3.55.

You cannot jailbreak 300X (slim) or 400X (ultraslim) PS3's AT ALL.

0% possible.

FYI PS3 ultraslim has a min FW of 4.10.

follow up question from this matter.,if i can't install CFW on 4.21

what should i do to play download games.?

DEFAULTDNB
02-21-2013
06:56 AM

47

Originally Posted by sealtiel

follow up question from this matter.,if i can't install CFW on 4.21

what should i do to play download games.?

Dont buy an ultra slim console, dont buy a slim 3K serial console.

If you have a slim 3k/ultra slim 4k: sell it, trade it, buy a hackable model.

Its the only way.

You need to have a slim (2k or 250X) or an old phat PS3 that is no later than march 2011 manufactured, that has 3.55 on it or has a min fiw praxis of 3.55 or less.
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Date_Codes

If you get a slim PS3 (that IS hackable) and it has 4.21 OFW on it, you will need a hardware flasher and FSM dongle to open up your PS3, solder/clip on dump NAND/NOR etc etc to downgrade it.

smittie850
02-21-2013
10:30 AM

48

I was connected to a network for just a moment and now while trying to update from 3.55 to 4.30 (w/ QA flagging) the system update requests an update of version 4.40 or higher and while the rebug or rogero installs its followed by a second screen that says file corrupted or error occurred. I can stay on 3.55 just fine without any prompts.
Suggestions plz?

NickelbackII
02-28-2013
12:27 PM

49

Hi am on 3.21 on PS3 fat .... what the first thing to do after upgrading to official 3.55 in order to get last jailbreak

meyersica
03-06-2013
09:19 PM

50

On the same issue, i have tried to search through the forum and asked for solutions: i have modified from 3.55 to Rogero 4.30 2.5. but there were some games that i could not play and was so frustrated, such as LBP karting, Ghost sniper, MWF2, etc.

I understand some help offered was to do 'resigning'. i am sorry but it was too technical challenged for people like me.

Bros here, any other solution or advice tat i could do??

Tks

playerkp420
03-07-2013
12:59 AM

51

Originally Posted by meyersica

On the same issue, i have tried to search through the forum and asked for solutions: i have modified from 3.55 to Rogero 4.30 2.5. but there were some games that i could not play and was so frustrated, such as LBP karting, Ghost sniper, MWF2, etc.

I understand some help offered was to do 'resigning'. i am sorry but it was too technical challenged for people like me.

Bros here, any other solution or advice tat i could do??

Tks

For games that don't work, delete the game data. From the Game Data utility.

Then install the latest game update when prompted.

I also always keep a disc in the drive and load from there, not app/home.

meyersica
03-07-2013
09:03 PM

52

Originally Posted by playerkp420

For games that don't work, delete the game data. From the Game Data utility.

Then install the latest game update when prompted.

I also always keep a disc in the drive and load from there, not app/home.

Hi playerkp420,

done that for one of the games (cant rem which one) and it worked. However, some other games did not have any updates. for MFW2, the games data was only 3KB (which is dubious). Tried this method for the rest of games, didnt work.

Newer games like Farcry 3 and Nino Kuni have no problem at all.

So frustrating.

playerkp420
03-07-2013
10:45 PM

53

Originally Posted by meyersica

Hi playerkp420,

done that for one of the games (cant rem which one) and it worked. However, some other games did not have any updates. for MFW2, the games data was only 3KB (which is dubious). Tried this method for the rest of games, didnt work.

Newer games like Farcry 3 and Nino Kuni have no problem at all.

So frustrating.

What I do is first try the game.
If it doesn't work, I go into the game settings in multiman. click on external (or internal if you have it on the internal). Try the game again.
If it still doesn't work, I go back to game settings and also choose bd mirror. Try the game again.
If it still doesn't work, back to game settings and choose run permissions. Sometimes this can take awhile. Just be patient.
Then the game will work.

The only time it didn't work after all that, was with Disney's Epic Mickey 2. The BLES version only worked on the internal, for some reason. Once I got the BLUS version it worked from external.

This backup compatibility list helps to figure out what games need special attention.
But I don't think there has been a game yet, that I couldn't get to work on 4.xx CFW.

chadsisson
03-11-2013
10:38 PM

54

are you able to play online with this cfw?

icu360
03-13-2013
01:41 AM

55

Originally Posted by chadsisson

are you able to play online with this cfw?

no online once you jailbreak..

igor253
04-04-2013
04:25 PM

56

Hi,

I have a little problem with updating, so I am hoping you can help me.

I have a Multiman 3.55 firmware, I tried updating using the steps provided in the video, but after the first stage of checking the update and rebooting I get a message "The file is corrupt".
I must say I skipped the QA Flagging part, because you said something that its kind of risky and it is used just for downgrading which I don't need so I thought "There's no need for this then..."

Anyway could it be because I am using Multiman and I need to convert it to some other firmware or do I need to do the QA Flagging part, or is it maybe something else causing the problem.

Thanks in advance!

chaps3
06-03-2013
01:43 PM

57

Any workaround updating the roster on NBA 2K13?

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[Tutorial] How To Install 4.30 PS3 CFW (From 3.55 CFW)

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