[VIRGIN KLM]

Originally Posted by Atrion For the Little I use Linux for the Debian distro and/or Red Ribbon work fine for me. Hopefully what you wish to install will be available and work soon. Also thanks for the file link.

Hahaha, no prob but before that we need to find a way to ENTER that Factory/Service Mode...
So here goes again my main post question...

[El Massman]

Same problem with ps3jig here. Thought it might have been because I was using it on a slim.

What are the downsides to being in service mode besides the big red square? Why is everyone always so concerned about getting out of it if it's able to do things like play ps2 games? Are there other limitations to it?

[VIRGIN KLM]

Originally Posted by El Massman Same problem with ps3jig here. Thought it might have been because I was using it on a slim. What are the downsides to being in service mode besides the big red square? Why is everyone always so concerned about getting out of it if it's able to do things like play ps2 games? Are there other limitations to it?

Yes actually, alot of them.
You cannot use DLC stuff.
You cannot update your games.
You cannot use unsigned apps even if you are on CFW that allows you to.
You cannot play Blu-Rays
You cannot use the backup utility.
PS3 doesn't save your settings and preferences.
and alot more annoying stuff.
But it's really worth making a simple app that lets you boot into service/factory mode and when you get borred of it, just exit it.
I think that PS3Jig MIGHT have issues with M33 firmwares OR isuues with any NOR console. Can you give me some details about your consoles?

[El Massman]

Originally Posted by VIRGIN KLM Yes actually, alot of them. You cannot use DLC stuff. You cannot update your games. You cannot use unsigned apps even if you are on CFW that allows you to. You cannot play Blu-Rays You cannot use the backup utility. PS3 doesn't save your settings and preferences. and alot more annoying stuff. But it's really worth making a simple app that lets you boot into service/factory mode and when you get borred of it, just exit it. I think that PS3Jig MIGHT have issues with M33 firmwares OR isuues with any NOR console. Can you give me some details about your consoles?

I have a PSP1000 running 5.00 M33-6 and a CECH-2503A running kmeaw.I have the same issue everyone else seems to in that the PSP shows as successful but I get booted straight to XMB.

[PS3Nor]

Entering Service mode is very similar to the qaflag.pkg released by gitbrew, ill look for the qa flag source we could modify it to possibly enter service mode.

QA Flag: ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy read_eprom 0x48C0A it should return 0xFF on retail ps3. write QA flag: ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy write_eprom 0x48C0A 0x00

To enter service mode:
ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy write_eprom 0x48C07 0xfe

Check to see if service mode is enabled.
ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy read_eprom 0x48C07

To exit service mode:
ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy write_eprom 0x48C07 0xff


The methods are very similar and a service.PKG should be doable.

I have NOT tested this method, just putting it out here for discussion and possible work around. use the information at your own risk. I take no responsibility for what you do!!.

[Rautz]

If you're having trouble with PS3jig, try holding the power button a little longer till the 1st beep then hit eject. That was the common problem solver I noticed popping up on forums.

[VIRGIN KLM]

Originally Posted by PS3Nor Entering Service mode is very similar to the qaflag.pkg released by gitbrew, if we had the qa flag source we could modify it to possibly enter service mode. To enter service mode: ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy write_eprom 0x48C07 0xfe Check to see if service mode is enabled. ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy read_eprom 0x48C07 To exit service mode: ps3dm_um /dev/ps3dmproxy write_eprom 0x48C07 0xff The methods are very similar and a service.PKG should be doable. I have NOT tested this method, just putting it out here for discussion and possible work around. use the information at your own risk. I take no responsibility for what you do!!.

This is the reason why I hate when stuff are not Open source, especially on the homebrew community and on purely technical stuff like that.
PS3JIG is open source, maybe somebody could use that as a reference to create a tiny PKG file that allows such thing, I don;t want to sound greedy but, I doubt it would be THAT tough, it looks like it just a matter or 4 or 5 commands.

Originally Posted by Rautz If you're having trouble with PS3jig, try holding the power button a little longer till the 1st beep then hit eject. That was the common problem solver I noticed popping up on forums.

Yes, I read that too, but it makes zero sense really. How can this be done in practice?

[PS3Nor]

Originally Posted by VIRGIN KLM This is the reason why I hate when stuff are not Open source, especially on the homebrew community and on purely technical stuff like that. PS3JIG is open source, maybe somebody could use that as a reference to create a tiny PKG file that allows such thing, I don;t want to sound greedy but, I doubt it would be THAT tough, it looks like it just a matter or 4 or 5 commands.

4 or 5 commands... check out the link below... its mostly error checking but still complicated stuff.

here is the qa flag source http://git.gitbrew.org/repos/?p=ps3/...17ff23c4b217ba

with a little modification the source code above, could be changed to flag service mode, however to exit service mode you might need linux or a jailbreak device.

[VIRGIN KLM]

Originally Posted by PS3Nor 4 or 5 commands... check out the link below... its mostly error checking but still complicated stuff. here is the qa flag source http://git.gitbrew.org/repos/?p=ps3/...17ff23c4b217ba with a little modification the source code above, could be changed to flag service mode, however to exit service mode you might need linux or a jailbreak device.

The whole procedure known as ''challenge'' is a process of 7 requests and 8 returns if I'm not wrong. QA flags are way too complicated and are sets of dozens of combined processes, it's not one thing. That's why I said it would be way more easy.

Also I've already provided above the way to exit factory mode. You don;t need a jailbreak device. Just the file on a FAT32 usb device.