Hacking [idea] Browser downgrading

[Lacius]

maybe there's a way to create a channel for the old browser, like the channels created for flappy bird, Wup Installer, etc.. ??

That kind of channel would require CFW in order to be able to run, which defeats the purpose.

 

[godreborn]

I believe someone on here (may have been @Ryccardo ) used ftpii everywhere to downgrade the browser. I just remember a video of him doing that.

 

[Lacius]

I believe someone on here (may have been @Ryccardo ) used ftpii everywhere to downgrade the browser. I just remember a video of him doing that.

Yes, that is correct. Details can be found in this thread. However, according to some posts in the thread, the downgrading process with FTP is actually pointless, because the downgraded browser can only be run with CFW. I'm not aware of anyone successfully downgrading the browser on 5.5.2 in a way that can be run on OFW.

As far as I'm aware, the only way to have 5.5.2 with a 5.5.1 browser is to manually update to 5.5.2 from a lower version using a modified WUP Installer without installing the 5.5.2 browser.

 

[godreborn]

does it brick if not running cbhc or does it simply not work on ofw?

 

[Lacius]

does it brick if not running cbhc or does it simply not work on ofw?

I'm pretty sure it simply doesn't work, but I don't know for sure.

 

[godreborn]

I see. I've been trying to help a friend downgrade his browser, but now it seems pointless. he's running cbhc though. he accidentally updated by accessing the eshop.

 

[Lacius]

I see. I've been trying to help a friend downgrade his browser, but now it seems pointless. he's running cbhc though. he accidentally updated by accessing the eshop.

If I were your friend, I would do the following:

1. Add the proper DNS settings to block possible future updates.
2. Delete the update folder from the NAND with FTP to block possible future updates.
3. Download Crunchyroll from the eShop to be used as an emergency primary exploit in the future if something were to happen to his Haxchi/CBHC.

 

[jbuck1975]

does it brick if not running cbhc or does it simply not work on ofw?

Didn't work for me. But I've got cbhc and still didn't work

 

[OrGoN3]

I think people wanted to restore the browser as an option in case they needed to remove Haxchi for whatever reason. They just want to undo the damage that 5.5.2 did, if that makes sense.
I know a lot of people who were inadvertently updated that would prefer to have the exploitable browser even if they have Haxchi.

Ah, so paranoid people who have no real reason for needing it. Thanks for clarifying and good luck with the project!