Im sure a few of you know that i created a competition a few days ago, the competition was to create a Cold Boot for the PS3 and win a prize, some of you may have found the process quite awkward, or didnt know where to start, so here is a tutorial created by Holmesinfive:

Rtype a developer from PSX Scene has compiled Hatari for the PS3, Hatari is an Atari Emulator, here is a quote from the read me:

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A Lame hatari 1.6.1 DBG release for PS3.

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What?: A quick port of hatari 1.6.1 to ps3 using PSL1GHTV2.
Why? : Because i like old atari computer
Who? : Rtype

So far ,i ve just compil the lastest hatari src (1.6.1) with psl1ghtv2 (SDL used) and i only make few hacks to done it work (a little) .
All the credit to the HATARI TEAM ( http://hatari.tuxfamily.org ) and to the PS3DEV team .

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Know Problems:

- Works only with a keyboard & a mouse cnx to the ps3 !

- Some pb with SDL1.2 hatari code (ex: code Keysym 1.2 different from 1.3) so i make quick dirty hack , not all the keys are working
and it’s seem to break a lot keyrepeat .

- Hatari & sdlgui use partial screen update , and PS3 SDL don’t have hardware cursor code , so i make another quick & very bad hack to
show something we can call a mouse pointer (hum i know it’s a square) and force the gui redraw , this make the gui very bad and slow,
and there is a big lag between mouse action and screen update. Apologize for this.

- In fullscreen mode Gui seem not working correctly so change to desktop mode if needed.

- XMB seem to freeze PS3 when calling from home button so exit from the gui or AltGr-Q combo.

- I ve not tested all the option , just few games , so maybe other pb around …

Sorry for all this problems but i hope you enjoy anyway ( i mean Atari lovers ) somes old good games .

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Quick Install & Start:

- Create somes dir in /dev_hdd0/ :

/dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW and /dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW/ST/ and /dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW/ST/TOS/ and /dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW/ST/CONF/

- Put a valid tos named “rom” in:

/dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW/ST/TOS/

- Put some ST/MSA dsk in :

/dev_hdd0/HOMEBREW/ST/

- Install the pkg .

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INGAME CONTROLS :

works only with a keyboard & a mouse !
joystick:LSTICK= JOY MOVE CROSS= Button1 SQUARE= button2

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Credit:

Special thanks to PS3DEV guys , KaKaRoTo (very big thanks for your works) , Hermes ,Oopo , Deroad (for help with V2) .

Bonjour chez vous!

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Today AS-Team Released A new Version By “ASToolPS3″
The correct name Of This Application Was “ASToolPS3″
I mistakenly said that the Name Of program is ASTOOLS

What is New in This Version?
This version has extra features added.
First feature that ADD This Version IS New Method For EBOOT Fix
This Method is exclusive to AS-team & Is much better than previous methods.
Just Select Out Put For Fixed File

Second Feature That ADDED is Simple PKG Extractor
This extractor is easiest method For Extract your Package
When You Enable this Feature, A new option in right click menu Called “Extract PKG” Is added.
Now just Go on Your PKG File And Right-click on it & Select “Extract PKG”
For Extract Your Package

Third Feature That ADDED is “PKG Builder”
With this option you can easily build your favorite package.
This is Easiest method is in World to build a package

Fourth Feature That ADDED is “Build PS3_Disk.SFB”
With ASTOOLSPS3 You Can Build Your favorite PS3_Disk.SFB.

Fifth Feature That can be named the greatest feature added is “All in One Package”

What is That?

If you remember Duplex Games Are 3 File:

*DUPLEX.*.Install.pkg
*DUPLEX.*.Patch.vX.XX.pkg if any
*DUPLEX.*.Crack.pkg

With This Application For the first time,You can Merge them in a PKG file And And instead of three PKG files just one PKG file to install
This feature is great

Also a new option for decryption PKG files Added in This Version.

And Latest Feature That ADDED is “Find FW Information”

Just Select You PUP file To see your All Information As MD5 And
OFW /CFW /JFW/MFW

Other Feature:

Ability to provide backup Before Fix EBOOT
ID And Real name of PKG Finder
Convert all files to play a pkg (WSW procedure and PSN, and GDS)
Convert ELF to EBOOT.BIN
convert EBOOT.BIN to ELF
Editing PARAM.SFO
Internal and external hard drive formatted to FAT32 (for PS3)
Useful links about games and PS3
Internal software for ps3
Construction of fixed EBOOT
Rip 3D Files And Extra Language
Two Language(English And Persian)
And………………………………………….

Download ASToolPS3 Version 2.3/Mirror

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Developers Grimm and Berion have created an application, which checks and PS3 firmware you have downloaded, it reads all information on the firmware and tells you whether the firmware is MFW or OFW, the application also works with PSP and PS Vita firmwares, though the main basis of the application is for PS3 firmwares, here is a quote from the ReadMe:

Hello.

Custom Firmware Validator is a program designed mainly for veryfing downloaded or manually patched firmwares for PS3. This aplication compares checksums from the database with those which are being calculated on the currently open file. If at least one would match, the following things will appear: the name of the firware and its short description, the option to show the list of additional functions and the option to visit the author’s webpage, also one could copy a file onto USB with the proper directory stuctrure and its name (PS3, PSP, PSV).

Databases are external, written in the stardard XML and UTF-8 coded, so everyone can edit them and propose any possible corrections, what we encourage you to do.

We prepared three different bases for the program (the one for PS3 is loaded by default, but one can choose others from the option menu):
- The first one for PS3 (currently with all CFW/OFW (*.pup) and upadate packages *.pkg for Rebug and TB dongle).
- The other ones function as examples and need to be completed.

Please be advised: in order for Custom Firmware Validator to work properly Microsoft .NET Framework 4 at least ver. 4.0 is required. the program works on windows 7 – was not tested on XP, Vista or 8 (Developers/Consumers Preview).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do you plan to make databases updates?
A: Yes, but only the one for PS3. In this aspect we count on the community’s involvement. ;]

Q: Do you plan to release program updates?
A: Sure, but it depends on whether the submitted errors could be verified and whether we have ideas for new functions.

Q: What checksums are generated and will you add new in the future?
A: CRC32 (CRC32b), MD5, SHA1, SHA2-224, SHA2-256, SHA2-386 and SHA2-512. In future, probably SHA3. Others not, for the time being.

Q: Can I use CFV in order to generate checksums from other files than consoles’ firmware?
A: Yes, basically the source of no importance, because the program reads descriptions and checksums which can be freely edited and picked from the options menu.

Q: Is CFV legal?
A: Yes, it is, it doesn’t contain any keys/hashes used to sign files.

Q: Could I modify my console using the program?
A: Nah…

Grimm, Berion
@2012

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Here is a video of it in action:

Before when one wanted to remarry their BD Drive, they needed to downgrade their console to 3.50, but thankfully due to an awesome anonymous person/persons, this can now be accomplished on firmware 3.55, here is a quote from the source:

Remarry guide for 3.55 firmware

1. Have the console on a working 3.55 firmware

2. Download the Remarry files (remarry-3.55.rar) and unpack to root of USM Mass Storage device. The following line is already changed from 1 to 0:

#———————————————
# Install Systemsoftware
# 0 = ���s���Ȃ�
# 1 = ���s����
#———————————————-
0

This will make sure the drive init PUP is not installed, thus preventing RLOD because of syscon hashes on downgraded consoles.

3. Download official firmware <=3.30 as drive init PUP and put it root of USB Mass Storage device

Content of USB Mass Storage device should be thus be:

• Lv2diag.self
• manufacturing_updater_for_reset.self
• fdm_spu_module.self
• PS3UPDAT.PUP
• cfg/standalone.cfg

4. Put the service mode JIG/dongle/PSGrade into port 0 (closest to the reader) and get into factory service mode.

5. Put the created USB Mass Storage device from step 3 into port 0 (closest to the reader) and run.

Drive Init Executing means it is starting the remarry process
Drive Init Failed with big pink letters ‘NG’ (No Good!) means the process failed. Most likely solved by fixing the communication issue with the drive.

6. After you run the initial remarry process, do not take it out of factory service mode.

7. Put a BD movie disc in and run it on the PS3. (This restores your DRL files!)

8. Then you can take it out of factory service mode.

9. Launch as normal.

Source and files

Remember, that all and everything related to the PS3 can be found at:
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/

Thanks euss for the tip

Update

- Small error fixed, FDM is resigned proper now for all versions (3.15, 3.50, 3.55)

http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/remarry/

^previous posted question, answered:

- Yes, PUP files are international, nothing PAL/Euro or NTSC/USA about them

- For Bluray playback prohibited errors, you can use
Recovery
+ Remarry, or the
DRL tools.
For the latter you dont need the exact last played disc, just the highest keyversion that was used.

- In some rare cases enabling QA-extra solves dive init issues.

See also:
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Remarry_Bluray_Drive

Im sure all of you know who CondorStrike is by now, he is the creator of the awesome ‘Solar’ app, today he has released an app, that should save a bit of time and the annoyance of holding the power button.

His app, puts the PS3 into a pseudo recovery mode, without having to go into recovery by holding the power button, here is a quote from the source:

This app allows pseudo-recovery mode system firmware update from xmb.
I’ve tested it with Rogero CFW and Kmeaw, but should work with any Firmware that allows the PKG to install.
No more hold down power crap…lol.

If anyone wants to try on 3.55+ to try and downgrade, my answer is try it…what’s there to loose…
It should also work on PSP and PS VITA, but I haven’t tested.
I think this is a very handy app, and as always, I hope you enjoy my releases…caw!

steps:
Install PKG.
Run Condor Updater.
PROFIT!!!

***Disclaimer***
I am not liable if this application disables or damages your console and or handheld, use at your own risk.

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PS3 Developer deank has once again updated his multiMAN app, here is a quote from the changelog:

* Added new display mode (“TMB” – Top Media Bar) to replace “Box-art” mode
* Added new option in Settings – “Top Media Bar Color” to set user-defined color for top and bottom stripes in TMB mode
* Added new background image in the original theme (TMBBG.JPG) for TMB display mode
* Improved speed when copying files
* Optimized memory usage (another 10MB of RAM available for operations)
* Added support for scanning /dev_usb010 to /dev_usb099 for PSX/PS2/PS3/PSP/BD/DVD ISO files
* Added four (4) new colors to SIDE/TMB color setting options and two options in COLOR.INI to set side/tmb colors from themes
* Added function to “Quit to XMB” if [CIRCLE] (or [CROSS] if X/O swap is set in options) button is held pressed
* Added visual slider indication when scrolling trough a lot of entries (XMMB, TMB and XBDM modes + when browsing devices)
* Reminder for BD-Remote colored keys: RED – Quit, GREEN – Screen Saver, YELLOW – Restart, BLUE – To File Manager and back

Source

multiMAN ver 04.02.00 FULL (20120228).rar (163 MB)
multiMAN ver 04.02.00 BASE (20120228).rar ( 22 MB)

French Developer Markus95, has released an awesome mod for Paintown,here is a quote from the source:

My Mod is dedicated to one of my favorite manga: Saint Seiya (Knights of the Zodiac) . This is no more than a first version, far from being finished, but already well supplied … J ‘I gathered the bulk of the manga, trying to be as faithful to the work of the great original Masami Kurumada . I have therefore taken the broad outlines of this fabulous manga, my Mod starts at the beginning of the latter and end at the end of the period of the Sanctuary (which for me is the best part of the work of the master …)

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Well its been a while since i last held a competition, so i thought id start my first one of 2012, which should be fun for all of you that decide to participate. You will have a chance to win $50 PSN card or for those of you on CFW a chance to have $50 credited to your PayPal account, now onto what you have to do.

To have a chance of winning:

• Be a member of the forum.
• Create a custom colour PS3 Cold Boot, it can be still image or animated, as long as it is Colour.
• The Cold Boot MUST be your own work.(If work is found to be someone else, immediate disqualification)
• The Cold Boot MUST come with a preview image.(If a preview is not posted, then the Cold Boot cannot be judged)
• The Cold Boot must not be the same as someone elses, this is one of the reasons previews are a must, if you see an earlier Cold Boot that is the same as yours, then create a new one.
• If you have created a custom Colour Cold Boot in the past four weeks, then you are eligible to enter.
• Adding a sound that accompanies your ColdBoot may help you get more likes, also adding a video showcasing your finished product may also help
• The Rules are 100% clear, any post on this thread which asks a stupid question, or does not have a Cold Boot in the post, will be deleted.
• I will be adding my on created ColdBoots, but i am auto disqualified, so like away  
• Finally, EVERYONE can enter, Moderators, Admins, TizzyT, Homebrew Developers etc, as long as you have followed the above rules

Here is a sample of a preview image: The above Cold Boot is the work of CrystalWolf and can be downloaded here.

What Software Do I Need To Create A Cold Boot:

• PhotoShop.
• TizzyT’s Playstation Color Logo Creator v2(CLICK TO DOWNLOAD)

For those of you that may be struggling or not understand what to do, then join IRC and speak to TizzyT, you can find us on irc.ps3sanctuary.com.

Or view this video by Holmesinfive

The competition will run from now until the 31st of March, with the Winner being announced on Pirates birthday(1st April) So you have plenty of time and chance to win, anyone can enter as long as the work is yours.

The winner will be selected using by the amount of likes the Cold Boot receives, note that if you enter multiple Cold Boots, you will not win if all your Cold Boots likes combine to the highest, it is the single post/Cold Boot with the highest that will win.

EDIT

Ok guys, i have moved all the posts with no ColdBoots in them to this thread:
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=34835
Anyone that needs help, go to that thread, any posts not containing a ColdBoot, will automatically be moved to that thread.

Most of you think of a Backup manager when the name ‘Rogero’ is mentioned, but the cool PS3 Dev also creates MFW/CFW, which is dedicated for those of you that downgrade, but can be used even if you aren’t a downgrader, here is a quote from the source:

Usage / Compatibility:

• - Can be used for Downgrade directly using a hardware flasher like Progskeet / E3 Flasher / Teensy++, etc…
• - Can be used for normal system update like any other CFW/MFW from XMB or from Recovery Menu.

Internal Structure:
New Features:

• - Built-in system version spoof to 4.11 to prevent accidental system updates (won’t allow going online in any way)
• - NoBD Patch to allow installing it with the Blu-Ray drive disconnected (especially for downgrading purposes)
• - Have other fixes that prevents the Black screen or Payload loading problems encountered on some PS3 systems.

Standard Features:

• - Kmeaw patched Lv2 with necessary patches to allow Peek/Poke support (same games compatibility as Kmeaw CFW)
• - LV1 Checks Disabled to bypass the Syscon hashes for downgraded consoles.
• - Privacy Patch applied to block communications with all Sony servers.
• - Custom Boot Logo.
• - built-in “Heavy Rain” dynamic theme.

This is a better optimized version of the previous MFW released, This one is a Custom firmware
built manually by patching and packing the files and the final PUP package using the well known
“failoverflow” public set of tools and having ”Kmeaw” as the base firmware unlike it’s previous
version which was a Modified firmware built using the famous MFW builder application and using
an OFW3.55 as the base firmware.

History:

After several days and more testing of the first MFW released for downgrading from 3.70–>3.55
I had some users feedback from #progskeet-support that some PS3 machines are having either
the Registry Corrupted/Blue Screen or just a Black Screen after downgrade that required re-installing
the MFW from Recovery Menu or reflashing the NOR in some cases.

Further research about the donwgrade V2 patches and the no_check.PUP with some more testing
showed that a Kmeaw based LV2 seems to have better compatibility with the Downgrade patches
applied to the NOR image then a MFW built with a patched LV2, so I decided to build a new version
manually which is a custom firmware that combines Kmeaw LV2 patches with Dospiedras Lv1 no-check
patches and having the minimal/necessary set of patches to preserve the best overall stability.

Thanks to the all the beta testers especially Blakcat & Marlboro1 

Source/Download/Help/Discussion – Tortuga Cove

Im sure you are all aware of the reDRM device known as True Blue, the device that uses stolen code and craps on everything a scene is supposed to be about, a couple of months ago, a clone was released called JB-King and it seems that another clone called JB2USB has been released, or has it.

Ill explain the ‘or has it’ part
A few days ago, PS3HaX member warning made this post:

Then yesterday news emerges about JB2USB which claims to be a clone of True Blue, here is some information on the device:

The device retails at $19.99 as well.

So your opinion, is it a new clone, or is it the True Blue devs with a new device ?

Today AsTeam Released A New Version Of ASTOOLS

What is This?

ASTools is comprehensive software Which includes all of the useful tools and now complete Pc-tools For PS3

What is features?

Convert ELF to EBOOT.BIN

convert EBOOT.BIN to ELF

Editing PARAM.SFO

PKG and the 3.41 and 3.55, and fixed manufacturing EBOOT.BIN

PKG file extraction

PKG files to the HDD and Disc Patch PSN

Internal and external hard drive formatted to FAT32 (for PS3)

Useful links about games and PS3

Convert all files to play a pkg (WSW procedure and PSN, and GDS)

Internal software for ps3

Construction of fixed EBOOT

Edit SFO

Burn Games in DVD or CD For play directly from PS3

Rip 3D Files Simple

Add 2DIRGame For Convert Game

And……………………………………….

This post will be updated

PS3 Developer CrashSerious and his team have released an update to their Factory Service Mode tool, the application that allows you to enter Service mode, without any rubbish dongles, here is the changelog, followed by the readme:

Changelog:
LV2 restart
logging overhauled (more verbose)
added peek/poke test with error logging
added hvcall 114 test with error logging
Copies Lv2diag_exit.self to dev_usb000
^^^^ (user would need to rename to use it)

+============================+

Look ma, no Downgrade Dongle
v0.2

+============================+

In keeping with our Red Valentines theme this month… we release another red themed app.
Tonight, in our second release we bring you a second handy app that continues our
commitment to the removal or the need for ANY dongles. A simple app that should likely
make it into everyone’s PS3 tool set. An XMB application that places the PS3 into factory
service mode. Now, You can now throw away that downgrade dongle! Also, as an added bonus
we’ve included CEX and DEX versions of the pkg.

Psgrade was ported to all sorts of devices, even calculators … none of those external
devices are needed any longer! You may now re-purpose them!

Usage:
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When you run the app it will beep once and reboot if successful. Three beeps indicates a
failure, report the contents of factory.txt in this thread for help. (Factory.txt will
save to the USB flash if you put on in the right most USB port of the PS3.) At this point
you will come back up in Factory Service Mode (FSM). Place the Lv2Diag.self on the USB the
Lv2diag.self will perform its intended purpose automatically. So be aware of that feature
should you not be expecting the PS3 to boot back into the non-FSM XMB.

This app will not work on any of the “reDRM” firmwares, aka Cobra or TrueBlue CFW.

1. Install the appropriate pkg for your system; FactoryServiceMode.gnpdrm.pkg for CEX and
FactoryServiceMode.pkg for DEX. Leave the USB Flash Drive in the PS3.
2. Run the app and listen for the single beep, you should enter FSM automatically.
3. rename/copy the Lv2diag_exit.self on the root of the FLASH Drive to Lv2diag.self
Note: This release simply exits FSM. Do NOT use the RSOD Lv2Diag released earlier unless you have RSOD.
4. Place the USB Flash Drive in the right most USB port of the PS3.
5. Restart the PS3. When it boots up, you will be out of FSM.
5. Enjoy sticking it to the dongle makers in your own little way.

Information:
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The app detects the firmware you are running on so it should work on all the firmwares
supported by “one” previously. (3.15, 3.41, and 3.55. Basically, Ones that are lower than
3.56.) During creation of this tool, the open-source ps3toolchain, and a slightly modified
make_self were utilized. All code is original and makes use of no previously released or copyrighted
code, this Lv2diag.self is made 100% with the PSL1GHT SDK so it can be shared freely and without
concern for breaking any laws in your country. So, “no sony code inside!”

FAQ:

Q: Can I use this with the RSOD fix self you released earlier?
A: You should only use the RSOD fix Lv2Diag.self to repair a RSOD PS3. Use the suplied Lv2diag.self
packaged with this release to simply get out of service mode.

Q: I’m having problems… help!!!!?!?!?!?
A: Post the contents of the factory.txt, which is stored on the root of the USB flash drive where
you put Lv2Diag.self, along with a detailed explanation and we will try to help you out. Without
the contents of the factory.txt file… we will not be able to help.

Q: Why didn’t you just name the release .self file Lv2diag.self and save us a step?
A: We intend to release more fun tools for you at some point, this just helps you keep them
straight from the start.

Q: It doesn’t beep a single time for me, it beeps 3 times and goes back to the XMB. Can you help?
A: We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you have that one installed. If
you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting down or restarting the PS3.

Q: I see this, “ERROR: failed to read EPROM”, in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
A: You likely heard 3 beeps. We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you
have that one installed. If you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting
down or restarting the PS3.

Q: I see this, “ERROR: SS EPROM read error returned: 1, product_mode: 0″, in the factory.txt error
log. Can you help?
A: You likely heard 3 beeps. We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you
have that one installed. If you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting
down or restarting the PS3.

Q: I see this, “ERROR: LV1 mmap hvcall 114 not available:”, in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
A: You likey have OFW (With Original PSJB Dongle even) or a reDRM Firmware. You will need to switch to
a MFW to get this application to work.

Q: I see this, “ERROR: LV2 poke syscall not available:”, in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
A: You likey have OFW (With Original PSJB Dongle even) or a reDRM Firmware. You will need to switch to
a MFW to get this application to work.

Q: I get a 80010505 error in factory.txt on the USB drive sometimes. HELP!?!?!
A: We noticed this on one Phat CECHG system in testing. but could not replicate it on other PS3′s
and it only occured after the initial run from a power on of the PS3. In this case, every time we
ran it a second time the application worked with out fail. Try again and post the factory.txt if the
problem persists.

Q: Could you have made this just a little easier to use?
A: Nope!

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Some nice news from a ‘real’ developer as opposed to some random text editors.

PS3 Homebrew game developer ThatOtherDev has released a Homebrew game called Neo Trail, here is a quote from the source:

In Neo Trail you control a ship that is constantly moving forward. Once you pass over a square on the grid it will begin to raise up. If you get pushed up onto the top of a fully raised block then the game will reset.

The high score is displayed but not saved.

I’m not sure if it’s similar enough to be considered a clone (although that is what it was originally going to be) but it’s obviously inspired by that movie. You know the one.

Later I might add split screen multiplayer and/or an NPC to play against.

PS3 controls:
Analog sticks = Turn

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Im sure you all know of the popular text edit mistake, discovered by DeViL303, that resulted in XMB Filemanager, well he got together with a bunch of other text editors over at PS3Crunch.

Anyhow, these guys, which includes work from developer aldostool, have released XMB Manager Plus, here is a quote from the source:

XMB Manager Plus (XMBM+) is a new XMB category based off of REBUG’s “Package Manager”, which is a modded version of the official (debug/Jailbreak) “Install Package Files” XMB option.

This will replace the “Install Package Files” option or for REBUG CFW “Package Manager”.

XMB Manager Plus allows the entire PS3 filesystem to be browsed and/or deleted (all file types supported), We have added functions to REBUG’s
“Package Manager” and renamed it to “Package Manager Plus”, it consists of all previous features plus it now includes new Homebrew Category that has
options to download a selection of popular PS3 homebrew packages. We have also added a new “Game Data Manager” that contains all games data type
tools, like saves, backups, etc. There are plenty more options also available in this new update, see the changelog below.

Main Features in XMBM+ v0.10

Package Manager Plus
Allows homebrew/packages to be easily downloaded, installed and deleted.

File Manager Plus
Browse and Delete files from all locations such as hdd, usb, etc.

Game Data Manager
Includes all the game data tools from main XMB plus some more additions. Things like Gamedata, Savedata, Backups and trophys are contained here.

Multi-Media Manager
Browse, Copy, Rename and Play all your PS3′s internal hdds media from one location. All options from the normal XMB categories are available in
one new combined category.

Web Links
This section includes links to some popular websites for easier access.

About
Contains XMBM+ info, links to TBCrunch release thread, updater option, etc.

Source PS3Crunch

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PS3HaX member aldostools has released a few personal apps that he has created for use with the PS3, here is a quote from his post:

UPDATE 2012-02-10:
Updated my collection of tools for PS3

It now includes 7 tools that I have developed for personal use. See downloads at the bottom of the post.

PS3 NET Server GUI 1.0 updated!
It’s an improved GUI for the PS3 NET Server (the PC side of multiMAN).
(hosts hide in system tray, remember last used folders, supports up to 10 hosts, white list, etc.)

Changes: Fixed a bug where port was always “38008″, now supports drag & drop

mmTM_GUI 1.0 new!
It’s a tool that pack and unpack multiMAN’s theme files (THM).
(supports drag & drop of THM file, THM file as command line, browse for THM file)

PKG ContentID 1.0 new!
It’s a tool for view quickly the ContentID of a PKG.
(It does more than that, please read the readme for details)

PARAM.SFO editor 1.0 new!
It’s a tool to edit PARAM.SFO files and the PARAM.SFX files created by “Create PS3_EXTRA” (see below).
(supports drag & drop of PARAM.SFO, PARAM.SFO as command line, browse for SFO/SFX file)

Create PS3_EXTRA 1.1 updated!
This tool scans for the PKG, MP4 and P3T files copied to each game folder, its PS3_UPDATE folder, PKGDIR or PS3_CONTENT, and store them under a PS3_EXTRA structure.

PS3RIP 1.0
It’s a tool that should help you gain some space on your external HDD, removing unnecessary files.

renam 1.0
This tool, if copied to the GAMES or GAMEZ folder, will rename the games sub-folders
from the default “BLUS0000-[Title]” format to “Title [BLUS0000]“.

…don’t be fooled with the small size of the files 

All these tools are Win32 and require the VB5 runtime DLL.
XP users should have this already installed (if not, download & install the DLL).

That’s all for now 

av.-

Source here On PS3HaX

Download: PS3 NET Server GUI 1.0
Download: The Other 6 PS3 Tools
Download VB5 runtime DLL (Required)

To read the full thread or for updates, visit:
aldostools PS3 Tools Thread.

A few days ago, an anonymous person gave me a file, claiming it to be 4.10 Dev Firmware, unlike the durandal file, this one was checked by someone on IRC, who confirmed it to be 100% Dex, before i created this post as to not cause any false hope or unfortunate false news, as with all unknown files, i do air a warning of caution, don’t install if you are not sure and install at your own risk.

A note, this firmware is useless to most of you.

Download.

By now, im sure you all know who deroad is, just recently, he has released a PS Vita version of fail0verflow’s PS3 Tools, here is a quote from his blog:

I uploaded a new version of pkg_reader and added the awsome pupunpack for PSVITA PUPs (i built this one right now. just 30 mins it works as the ps3 version. )!!

i hope that these tools will be useful someday!

i want to thanks fail0verflow team for their src. it’s really useful for me (i made a few changes to the files to allow debug message)!

ps: the vita version was written entirely by me!

Available Options:

• it can extract and show “debug” messages (-d).
• it can only read the file (-r).
• it can only read the file + debug messages (-rd).

Source deroads Blog

Download

Don’t forget to visit
Vita Dev Wiki.