Ultimate PS3 Guide

[ZTTQ]

Moved to Github. If you have anything you would like to add please create issue here.

 

[Eveldee]

Hack your console using PS3Xploit, bgtoolset is currently down so you either wait for it to be online again or you use one of the unsafe mirrors that could brick your console. Then you install any CFW (Evilnat 4.88/4.89 is fine) and you enable QA Flags. Now you can downgrade by installing any older CFW.

But I don't really see why you would want to do that, there's no real reasons to stay on older firmware except for using DEX instead of CEX

 

[ZTTQ]

Hack your console using PS3Xploit, bgtoolset is currently down so you either wait for it to be online again or you use one of the unsafe mirrors that could brick your console. Then you install any CFW (Evilnat 4.88/4.89 is fine) and you enable QA Flags. Now you can downgrade by installing any older CFW.

But I don't really see why you would want to do that, there's no real reasons to stay on older firmware except for using DEX instead of CEX

Don't I need first to be on 3.55 FW after that I can install Evilnat 4.88/4.89 ?

 

[lwiz]

Don't I need first to be on 3.55 FW after that I can install Evilnat 4.88/4.89 ?

No need for that. Once the jailbreak is done, you can install any CFW of same or later version than the installed OFW. Console has to be downgradeable to 3.55 or earlier to be jailbreakable, but no actual downgrade is needed,

 

[ZTTQ]

No need for that. Once the jailbreak is done, you can install any CFW of same or later version than the installed OFW. Console has to be downgradeable to 3.55 or earlier to be jailbreakable, but no actual downgrade is needed,

So do you mean if I have PS3 slim I just use “MinVerChk” and if it is 3.55>X.XX I can install CFW without downgrading?

 

[lwiz]

So do you mean if I have PS3 slim I just use “MinVerChk” and if it is 3.55>X.XX I can install CFW without downgrading?

3.55 <= X.XX

But yeah, once safe CFW install method is available, there's no need for downgrade, just install highest available CFW.

Then afterwards, once you are on CFW, you can set QA flag and then downgrade to any CFW, mostly people downgrade to 4.84 Rebug DEX. (Well it's good idea to set QA flag in any case. Worth of DEX CFW for most users is very debatable,)

 

[ZTTQ]

3.55 <= X.XX

But yeah, once safe CFW install method is available, there's no need for downgrade, just install highest available CFW.

Then afterwards, once you are on CFW, you can set QA flag and then downgrade to any CFW, mostly people downgrade to 4.84 Rebug DEX. (Well it's good idea to set QA flag in any case. Worth of DEX CFW for most users is very debatable,)

Why downgrade to 4.84 Rebug DEX. Is there any special features only on it? And when I install 4.84 Rebug DEX, do I just download it like an official update via storage media?

 

[lwiz]

Why downgrade to 4.84 Rebug DEX. Is there any special features only on it?

DEX=DEveloper/DEbug. Used by devs of course. Then it's used for runtime modding (read cheaters) or people thinking DEX gives them street cred boost.

99.9% of users are fine using latest Evilnat,

 

[ZTTQ]

DEX=DEveloper/DEbug. Used by devs of course. Then it's used for runtime modding (read cheaters) or people thinking DEX gives them street cred boost.

99.9% of users are fine using latest Evilnat,

Is there DEX for later versions? 4.88 or 4.89

 

[lwiz]

Is there DEX for later versions? 4.88 or 4.89

No, as DEX CFW's were based on leaked Sony dev FW's. 4.84 is probably the latest ever published dev FW.

 

[ZTTQ]

No, as DEX CFW's were based on leaked Sony dev FW's. 4.84 is probably the latest ever published dev FW.

Do I install it like a normal update?

 

[lwiz]

Basically yes, although switching from Rebug REX (you use D-REX only once you are already in DEX mode) into DEX kernel needs doing couple of things more, eid root key dump and rewriting target ID in flash. I've got a slim PS3 earmarked for dev/debug, but haven't done the change yet so cannot give exact procedure (yet).

//EDIT
That said, get accustomed on "regular" CFW first, with recent Cobra and upcoming changes on EN 4.89.3 the DEX features most users need (IMNSHO) are included already. Only switch over to DEX if you really need the DEX stuff.

 

[MrLeche]

Hi, I kept my CFWed PS3 (I think it's on Habib) CECH2006-A and wanted to bring it to life. Not that it's dead but It's just that the lens doesn't read ps3 disc anymore. My CFW still needs some ISO to be booted by a legit PS3 Disc. Not all ISO needs it tho, but my ultimate question would be:

Is there a specific CFW or CFW version that would make all my ISOs run without asking for a pre-booting/mounting of a legit disc? It's just that I don't want to buy a new lens and tear open and install it on my PS3 if I really don't need to.

Thanks!

 

[nubie]

I still using cfw ferrox 4.82 so far , really great other than can't play any ps1 classic games in this version

 

[Eveldee]

Hi, I kept my CFWed PS3 (I think it's on Habib) CECH2006-A and wanted to bring it to life. Not that it's dead but It's just that the lens doesn't read ps3 disc anymore. My CFW still needs some ISO to be booted by a legit PS3 Disc. Not all ISO needs it tho, but my ultimate question would be:

Is there a specific CFW or CFW version that would make all my ISOs run without asking for a pre-booting/mounting of a legit disc? It's just that I don't want to buy a new lens and tear open and install it on my PS3 if I really don't need to.

Thanks!

You can find some NoBD CFW out there that may help you but I never had to use one so I'm not really sure of what they exactly achieve

 

[ZTTQ]

I still using cfw ferrox 4.82 so far , really great other than can't play any ps1 classic games in this version

Install the No BD CFW version for 4.88 or 4.89

 

[nubie]

I don't really see benefit to update my cfw

 

[ZTTQ]

Hi, I kept my CFWed PS3 (I think it's on Habib) CECH2006-A and wanted to bring it to life. Not that it's dead but It's just that the lens doesn't read ps3 disc anymore. My CFW still needs some ISO to be booted by a legit PS3 Disc. Not all ISO needs it tho, but my ultimate question would be:

Is there a specific CFW or CFW version that would make all my ISOs run without asking for a pre-booting/mounting of a legit disc? It's just that I don't want to buy a new lens and tear open and install it on my PS3 if I really don't need to.

Thanks!

Update your PS3 to CFW no BD version.

Post automatically merged: Jan 2, 2023

I don't really see benefit to update my cfw

Sorry i didn’t mean to reply to you.

 

[godreborn]

I don't really see benefit to update my cfw

Based on your current firmware, you don't need to unless you're wanting to sign in or have more features.