Hacking [OLD!] PS3 "jailbreak" F.A.Q.

[B-Blue]

Tell me if you manage to make everything working as you would like.

YES! Everything is working just fine

Uncharted 1
inFamous
GTA 4 LCS
LittleBigPlanet
3D Dot Game Heroes
The Sims 3
MGS4

All of 'em working like a charm from an external hard drive except MGS4.
Next, I'm gonna rent Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2, Ratchet & Clank, and Heavenly Sword. And according to this list they all seem to be working from both internal and external hd

QUOTE(Bloodlust @ Nov 11 2010, 10:08 AM) UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-BDRIPS.pkg
UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-GAMEZ.pkg

Which one should I use? My games are downloaded ones and not ripped...

I don't think it really matters. There won't be any difference in compatibility or anything. The only difference is the directory where you have the games rips/downloads.
I'm using the "GAMEZ" one btw !

 

[ComplicatioN]

Just looked up something called XLink Kai, apparently some players are playing CoD:BO on a jb PS3 atm.

 

[Cyan]

There's 2 different Windows softwares to enable LOCAL (lan) network emulation through VPN (I think Hamachi would work the same).

Xlink Kai : you only need to set your router to forward a port to another one. it rely on a server-client basis, and you have to create an account on their website.
XBSlink : this one rely on host-remote basis. You choose the host IP, there's no external server which can intercept your data, it's more straightforward for ping response, it's more secure but limited to people you know. Maybe a little more complicated ? but once you figured it out, it's ok I guess. Someone could even host an official gbatemp vpn server

I don't have any LAN compatible game to test myself.
the compatible games are not my taste.

 

[Bloodlust]

Which payload are you using? Is psgroove 1.1 compatible with GM 1.x?

Tell me if you manage to make everything working as you would like.

YES! Everything is working just fine

Uncharted 1
inFamous
GTA 4 LCS
LittleBigPlanet
3D Dot Game Heroes
The Sims 3
MGS4

All of 'em working like a charm from an external hard drive except MGS4.
Next, I'm gonna rent Heavy Rain, Uncharted 2, Ratchet & Clank, and Heavenly Sword. And according to this list they all seem to be working from both internal and external hd

QUOTE(Bloodlust @ Nov 11 2010, 10:08 AM) UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-BDRIPS.pkg
UP0001-GAIA01985_00-7679866932773369-GAMEZ.pkg

Which one should I use? My games are downloaded ones and not ripped...

I don't think it really matters. There won't be any difference in compatibility or anything. The only difference is the directory where you have the games rips/downloads.
I'm using the "GAMEZ" one btw !

 

[B-Blue]

Which payload are you using? Is psgroove 1.1 compatible with GM 1.x?

Hermes V4b and yes I think so.

 

[Cyan]

A little update on the patch mode (or mem patch).

There are two access level for files and folder :
either "user", and only the currently loaded game folder has write permissions
either "root", and all the folders from the internal are accessible and writable.

Hermes PSGroove use the Root mode, while PL3 use the user mode.
That why some games uploaded/updated using Hermes doesn't always work with PL3.

Either you have to dump/transfer them again while booting with PL3, or just remove the update/official installed data (at the top of the game menu) and reinstall the data while in PL3.

PL3 is more secure, it will prevent bad homebrew from accessing unwanted place.


About PSN access :
Many users reported the PSN working fine

I compiled HermesV4 mod PSNv2 for fw3.41
There exist a fw3.15 version and a PL3 mod PSN too, but I don't have what it needs to compile them.
DanyL and Fl0PPsy made them.

For my compiled Rockbox versions, check the payload FAQ (the other topic).


Edit for additional informations :
These informations could be useful for anyone interested.
I took the informations from PL3 sources

PSN access is controlled by 2 main variables : The server and the PS3 model.
Some devices using PL3 allow you to select the model and sub-model (dingoo for example).
PSGroove Hermes PSNv2 only fake the device model.

Spoiler: You can recompile by using these value

// Device model
0x81 = Reftool
0x82 = Debugging station
0x85 = Euro Retail
0x83 = Retail Japan
0x84 = Retail USA
0x85 = Retail Europa
0x87 = Retail UK
0x89 = Kiosk Australia(?)
0x8E = Retail Hong Kong
0xA0 = System debugger
default model used by payloads : 0x82
The 1st psn patch used 0x81 but quickly changed for 0x82 after Mathieulh message on his twiiter.

// Motherboard type
0x01 = CECHA (60GB Full PS2) - COK-001 + Memcard Daughterboard
0x02 = CECHB (20GB Full PS2) - COK-001
0x03 = CECHC (60GB Partial PS2) - COK-002 + Memcard Daughterboard
0x04 = CECHE (80GB Partial PS2) - COK-002W + Memcard Daughterboard
0x05 = CECHG (40GB No PS2) - SEM-001
0x06 = CECHH (40GB No PS2) - DIA-001
0x07 = CECHJ / CECHK (40GB/80GB No PS2) - DIA-002
0x08 = CECHL / CECHM / CECHP / CECHQ (80GB/160GB No PS2) - VER-001
0x09 = CECH20A / CECH20B (120GB/250GB Slim) - DYN-001
0x0A = CECH21A / CECH21B (120GB/250GB Slim) - SUR-001
0x0B = CECH25A / CECH25B (160GB/320GB Slim)
Default sub-model used by payload : 0x09

Spoiler: legend of payload versions and abbreviations

* PSN = Playstation Network Access - 11/18/2010 Not working
* Math = Matthieu stealth fix - stealthier way to connect to PSN - 11/18/2010 Not working
* 350 = fw 3.50 Spoof - Spoof your console to said firmware
* Spoof = fw 3.50 Spoof - Spoof your console to said firmware
* Eco = fw 3.50 Spoof - Spoof your console to said firmware
* NOUNAUTH = No Unauthorized Syscalls - PL3 Only
* Netkas = Multi-Player fix -
* XOEO = XOES's payload - ported the Spoof on Hermes

 

[Old Reprobate]

Whats up with the web page that was linked on the F.A.Q. ""check this list to make sure it can be updated with the latest payload" page everytime I download a file from them it isn't a hex file in fact it has no file extention at all. I renamed it to .hex and then I get a corrupt file when I try to flash it with the backcat program. What gives?

 

[Cyan]

I never tried to download from that page, sorry if it was only bad files

I suggest you check these one instead :

for hex dongles : http://www.project0.de/psgroove-maker/
for PIC dongle : http://psgroopic.blogspot.com/
for TI 84 : http://brandonw.net/ps3jb/
for TI 89 : http://brandonw.net/ps3jb89/
for rockbox : http://rockbox-psgroove.com/downloads/

I also compiled some PSGroove Hermes for rockbox, but they are now outdated :
Hermes V3 fix
Hermes V4(b)
Hermes V4 + PSN fix (but without 3.50Spoof)
But you better use the Rockbox builds from DanyL if you want the latest developement.

Edit :
The psclub site updated his hex repository webpage :
http://www.playstationclub.nl/hextest/

And the history of the payload modifications, and a lot of compiled files :
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f6/psn-online-...ied-hexs-70327/

 

[shanefromoz]

Got ps3 with v3.15 can someone please help me with files i require to put on my usb device to allow psn access also?
I can upgrade to 3.41 if required.
I know i need a payload and also a backup manager.
With files on portable hdd over 4gb is there a way around this yet or do i transfer to internal hdd usinf ftp?

Cheers Shane

 

[Cyan]

Got ps3 with v3.15 can someone please help me with files i require to put on my usb device to allow psn access also?
What device are you using to put the PS3 in debug mode ? (a retail dongle, rockbox, TI calculator, PIC, other ?)

I can upgrade to 3.41 if required.
It's not required anymore. 3.15 is working perfectly fine. it's the second best choice (3.41 and 3.15 are both first targeted firmware when the payload is updated)

I know i need a payload and also a backup manager.
With files on portable hdd over 4gb is there a way around this yet or do i transfer to internal hdd usinf ftp?

You can either use the FTP, or split the big files on your computer first.
Now all recent backup Manager can split/recreate complete file automatically.

If you want to split the files on your computer there's "Open Split", a Java program which is doing it automatically for all the game folder and sub-folder.
You select the game folder (BLESxxxxx root folder), and it will analyze all the sub-folders, and rename files to old_filename.666xx (where xx = 01, 02, 03 etc.).
If there's a file bigger than 4GB which has been renamed, the game folder is prefixed with an underscore "_BLESxxxxx"
put that underscored folder on your FAT32 HDD, the manager will detect the underscore and recreate the splitted .666xx files to the original one on the internal HDD.

 

[Rydian]

I'm able to download just fine from there, the seven files I tried were all zip files with various hex versions inside.

 

[doyama]

Got ps3 with v3.15 can someone please help me with files i require to put on my usb device to allow psn access also?
I can upgrade to 3.41 if required.
I know i need a payload and also a backup manager.
With files on portable hdd over 4gb is there a way around this yet or do i transfer to internal hdd usinf ftp?

Cheers Shane

The latest PSN update blocked the previously known way of accessing PSN through jailbreak PS3s. So it's a bit of a moot point for now. You'll have to wait for the next exploit to appear that allows PSN access.

 

[Old Reprobate]

I never tried to download from that page, sorry if it was only bad files

I suggest you check these one instead :

for hex dongles : http://www.project0.de/psgroove-maker/
for PIC dongle : http://psgroopic.blogspot.com/
for TI 84 : http://brandonw.net/ps3jb/
for TI 89 : http://brandonw.net/ps3jb89/
for rockbox : http://rockbox-psgroove.com/downloads/

I also compiled some PSGroove Hermes for rockbox, but they are now outdated :
Hermes V3 fix
Hermes V4(b)
Hermes V4 + PSN fix (but without 3.50Spoof)
But you better use the Rockbox builds from DanyL if you want the latest developement.

Thank you for this post the web sites are great! I found what I need in no time.

QUOTE(Rydian @ Nov 19 2010, 10:48 PM) I'm able to download just fine from there, the seven files I tried were all zip files with various hex versions inside.

I too can download the zip file, however; when I use winrar, to unzip it I just get a file with no extension, and the black-cat software will not recognize it even after I rename it with a “.hex” at the end. Maybe it's just on my end.

But no worries I have what I need thank you both, for your help

Respectfully

 

[Rydian]

The zip files tend to have a folder inside them.

 

[keine]

Is a full power cycle still needed each time before jailbreak?

 

[Rydian]

Is a full power cycle still needed each time before jailbreak?

Yes, we're not at lasting modifications yet.

 

[Bloodlust]

Is GT5 playable in any way now?

 

[ComplicatioN]

Is GT5 playable in any way now?

I think some people have got hold of the debug update?
Some same through this they can make it work?
xD not sure.

 

[yatesl]

Any recommended ones from UK websites? I've been on PSX Scene and there's so many reviews and such - Would a programmable board be able to use all the payloads or whatever, etc? For instance, will they ever get outdated?

 

[Cyan]

A Programmable device can't be outdated, because you can reprogram it to the new hacks.
But it can be outdated if it's really another way to hack the console(like using something else than USB).


About the best one, hummm the usually faster release devices are teensy, blackCat, AT90 etc.
But the other devices are updated fast, few hours after a new release.

The last device, with lot of possibility is P3GO (USB+ MicroSD to act as a real USB drive once booted in debug mode).