[jasonp2506]

I have a demo ps3 on 3.21 firmware. I guess my question is, can i update to official 3.55 and install cfw over the demo firmware? Just wondering. I have several ps3's but this one has a 38 blade steel fan installed from sony. Quite a find. CECHG01

[carldenning]

its not as simple as installing ofw on to the demo . u have to convert the ps3 to retail ps3 first

check here about converting to retail
http://www.ps3hax.net/2010/12/how-to...l-retail-unit/

[Wolfie708]

Isn't there something about a different graphics set up as well, or am I thinking of official Dev units?........... I get confused these days

[carldenning]

i think thats just the official Dev but not 100% sure , all i remember ther was as way to convert demo to retail

[Mistawes]

Isn't it just a case of doing the following:

To unlock your Demo PS3, go to the XMB, then Security Settings. While highlighted, press L1+R1+Select+Square and it will ask you for a 4-digit code. Then enter the appropriate 4-digit code from below and your PS3 will now be unlocked! 3.21 = 7818

Or the method Carldenning linked to..

Or installing Kiosk2Retail FW

[carldenning]

Originally Posted by Mistawes Isn't it just a case of doing the following: Or the method Carldenning linked to..

i think the way u put just removes the demo limitation but its dont make it a fully retail like the way i put . i might be wrong but if it was as simple as what u put there would not need to be the converter . also i dont think he be able to install cfw after the way u put

[TizzyT]

Originally Posted by carldenning i think the way u put just removes the demo limitation but its dont make it a fully retail like the way i put . i might be wrong but if it was as simple as what u put there would not need to be the converter . also i dont think he be able to install cfw after the way u put

Hmm last I remember a Kiosk unit can be converted using the unlock method then installing firmware over it. The kiosk units I believe are identical in hardware and specs.

[AmD92]

I seeeee!!!

[jasonp2506]

You guys are awesome. I believe i'm going to go with the tutorial from here on "how to convert a kiosk into a fully functional retail ps3". Looks like it makes sense and i already have a jig. So thanks for all ur help guys.

[jasonp2506]

Originally Posted by carldenning its not as simple as installing ofw on to the demo . u have to convert the ps3 to retail ps3 first check here about converting to retail http://www.ps3hax.net/2010/12/how-to...l-retail-unit/

Forgot to give thanks to my insperational decision maker. Thanks bro.
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Originally Posted by Mistawes Isn't it just a case of doing the following: Or the method Carldenning linked to.. Or installing Kiosk2Retail FW

If u don't mind me askin sir, what is ur source on this--->"]Kiosk2Retail FW? I have hundreds of ps3 files and have never comer across it