[Franklin S]

Originally Posted by theonlyrealman Even if he release this, 99% of people will still be on 3.55, because run backups is by far more important than homebrew games.

but for people like me, who does'nt wanna spend $100 to downgrade its awesome. I love all the homebrew applications :D plus before long a dev will figure out a way to find another exploit by running there own software on it. Think about what happened with the first cfw!

[ps3tricks]

Originally Posted by theonlyrealman Even if he release this, 99% of people will still be on 3.55, because run backups is by far more important than homebrew games.

of course,but as we all know the same thing was with 3.55 firmware,also on 3.73 u can (will probably be able) to play all Duplex PSN releases and your original 3.6+ games too at least something until some day someone patch lv1 lv2 and enables peek/pook

flukes1 was the one who has patch it on 3.55 then he left,maybe we see him again

[erexx]

Originally Posted by ps3tricks ...on 3.73 u can (will probably be able) to play all Duplex PSN releases...

Do you mean all PSN games that have been decrypted using ACT, RIF and PS3ID? and just nothing signed with the current ps3tools "make_self_npdrm" ...

I really have no idea what KaTaRoKo has or has not done.
My guess is that he is exploiting the Backup and Restore process of the PS3.
I am waiting for a PS3 to return from repair to test this old exploit that allowed the "installation" of any package on any PS3.
I just didn't want to announce anything without testing it first.

So anyway since no one is talking to me I might as well share it with everyone.

Google: PS3 Backup Tool Reloaded
You will see the original exploit.

I have been working on this for the last few months, so when I read that "K" announce his "jailbreak"
I really thought it was the same thing or some variation of it.

Money is a ***** when you dont have it
and a spare OFW PS3 is really the best way to test and use it.

I spent sometime creating the second half "backup packages" ready for anyone to use.
But again useless for homebrew... so none of the apps would work.

I wouldn't play any duplex games and connect to PSN using this.
That could result in a PS3 Hardware and or PSN account Ban.

The entire processes, not included here, would allow the capture of all PS3 and PSN account data without risking a ban.
That was the whole point imho... not CFW or Backup Managers.

This is the THEORY so far:
In short it uses a mixed backup from one PS3 to another.
By Mixing backup files from an OFW and a CFW PS3 it's possible to install any package on any PS3.
So its really not "installing" anything... and it worked from OFW to OFW way back then...
and of coarse it could always be done using an old backup of CFW PS3 data to OFW on the same PS3 without anything special.

There are 4 files created in the Data Backup processes:
archive.dat
archive_00.dat
and
archive2.dat
archive2_00.dat

The first 2 are unique to the PS3
The last 2 are generic and can be used on any PS3.

Successful Injection Restore Must INCLUDE
4 specifically created backup files:

1. From the OFW 3.73 PS3 (Target PS3)
archive.dat and archive_00.dat
These are unique to each PS3.
They will be large based on what is already saved on this PS3.
Game saves, themes, PSN account info.
I recommend creating it on a freshly formatted PS3.
The files are very tiny this way.

2. From the CFW PS3 (Source PS3)
archive2.dat and archive2_00.dat
These are generic to every PS3
This should only include the apps and or games you want to inject or "install."
They will be roughly the same size in data as the packages installed on the PS3.

3. Mix the backup files and perform a Data Restore of it on the OFW PS3.

If it works that's your "jailbreak" for 3.73 sort of.

[richi902]

i tried that a few days ago but, either i mixed something up, or it dosent work anymore. should try it again.....i guess.

edit: need to make a new backup first :P
i had that 99% error.

[ps3tricks]

Originally Posted by erexx Do you mean all PSN games that have been decrypted using ACT, RIF and PS3ID? and just nothing signed with the current ps3tools "make_self_npdrm" ... cut

General public (like me) don't know and will not know how Duplex is cracking PSN games so i don't really know if they are signed again with 3.55 keys or what,but since Duplex can crack games with req.FW of 3.66 and all latest games on PSN then they could probably sign stuff for 3.73 FW ??

anyway thanks for sharing this possible exploit and all what u said,very good.

[carldenning]

a easyer way if u got 2 ps3 1 on ofw and 1 on cfw is to do data transver from cfw to ofw then apps will got to 3,73 ofw , of course it wont boot because them keys are blocked

[erexx]

Originally Posted by carldenning a easyer way if u got 2 ps3 1 on ofw and 1 on cfw is to do data transver from cfw to ofw then apps will got to 3,73 ofw , of course it wont boot because them keys are blocked

Yes, it should. Thats a good point.
A data Transfer requires that the Source PS3 be deactivated first. Correct?
And both PS3's must be on the same firmware version. (spoofed for OFW)
Otherwise yes it should work the same.
But its not "generic" for all PS3's, which is the idea if it still works.

Originally Posted by richi902 i tried that a few days ago but, either i mixed something up, or it dosent work anymore. should try it again.....i guess. edit: need to make a new backup first :P

Cool, if it does not work please let us know what the error is.
I should have a PS3 to test by the end of the week to confirm the fail.

[japsander]

Originally Posted by erexx Do you mean all PSN games that have been decrypted using ACT, RIF and PS3ID? and just nothing signed with the current ps3tools "make_self_npdrm" ... I really have no idea what KaTaRoKo has or has not done. My guess is that he is exploiting the Backup and Restore process of the PS3. I am waiting for a PS3 to return from repair to test this old exploit that allowed the "installation" of any package on any PS3. I just didn't want to announce anything without testing it first. So anyway since no one is talking to me I might as well share it with everyone. Google: PS3 Backup Tool Reloaded You will see the original exploit. I have been working on this for the last few months, so when I read that "K" announce his "jailbreak" I really thought it was the same thing or some variation of it. Money is a ***** when you dont have it and a spare OFW PS3 is really the best way to test and use it. I spent sometime creating the second half "backup packages" ready for anyone to use. But again useless for homebrew... so none of the apps would work. I wouldn't play any duplex games and connect to PSN using this. That could result in a PS3 Hardware and or PSN account Ban. The entire processes, not included here, would allow the capture of all PS3 and PSN account data without risking a ban. That was the whole point imho... not CFW or Backup Managers. This is the THEORY so far: In short it uses a mixed backup from one PS3 to another. By Mixing backup files from an OFW and a CFW PS3 it's possible to install any package on any PS3. So its really not "installing" anything... and it worked from OFW to OFW way back then... and of coarse it could always be done using an old backup of CFW PS3 data to OFW on the same PS3 without anything special. There are 4 files created in the Data Backup processes: archive.dat archive_00.dat and archive2.dat archive2_00.dat The first 2 are unique to the PS3 The last 2 are generic and can be used on any PS3. Successful Injection Restore Must INCLUDE 4 specifically created backup files: 1. From the OFW 3.73 PS3 (Target PS3) archive.dat and archive_00.dat These are unique to each PS3. They will be large based on what is already saved on this PS3. Game saves, themes, PSN account info. I recommend creating it on a freshly formatted PS3. The files are very tiny this way. 2. From the CFW PS3 (Source PS3) archive2.dat and archive2_00.dat These are generic to every PS3 This should only include the apps and or games you want to inject or "install." They will be roughly the same size in data as the packages installed on the PS3. 3. Mix the backup files and perform a Data Restore of it on the OFW PS3. If it works that's your "jailbreak" for 3.73 sort of.

That is one of the ways that I saw but the folding @hom e/proxy method was the one I thought most likely to still work

[richi902]

i tried that folding at home proxy method but no luck :/, i could download the pkg but not install.

[japsander]

Originally Posted by richi902 i tried that folding at home proxy method but no luck :/, i could download the pkg but not install.

Did you try with a correctly signed pkg? an "official" pkg perhaps?
I guess that's what the npdrm needs sorting out for. Standard homebrew pkg won't install unless it is accepted by the OFW