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Hy this is my new account former username was x0BlackTeresis0x , since i lost my email and everything i made a new account to share with you guys something i started since 2 weeks. Yeah a PS3 4.50 CFW. There might be some others but they have a lot of bugs and non stable, since most of them are rushed like Habib, Steve, and so on....... 4.50 Venom Corp - most stable, fast, and bugless Firmware at this time. This CFW was tested only on PS3 Slim CECH25xx as far no problems were encountered. Everything seems very Smooth , and stable. Any CFW must be installed with caution. This system firmware update has been modified from the original, and is therefore unofficial and not endorsed by SCE. Use at your own risk. And only if you own a e3Flasher or any other flasher like infectus or ProgSkeet. The creators do not condone piracy.Use only your own buyed games. Its only your fault if you Brick your PS3 , no one is responsible if your Destroy it. I would appreciate it if some guys here can give a feed back after they tested it. This CFW can be downgraded. This CFW can be Installed on all OFW up to max 3.55 OFW and Any CFW 3.41, 3.55, 4.21, 4.46, 4.50..... This CFW was not made by MFW Builder. Its a CFW from Ground Made out of OFW 4.50 FW. And about Patches they are like most CFW 4.50 But there are some new Extras in Work as also some in the CFW. More Updates to come in the next Time. Enjoy! our awesome CFW 4.50 Venom Corp ATTENTION : PLEASE USE THIS FIRMWARE ONLY IF YOU OWN A FLASHER AND KNOW HOT TO UNBRICK YOUR PS3 IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Custom Firmware Info: Developer: Venom Corp Installs on: 3.55 OFW / over any CFW Released on: 14.11.2013 Firmware Type: CEX MD5 Checksum : EEB161949F88A2D38D4FC2EA140C361F *4.50_VENOM_CORP_PS3UPDAT.PUP only use with same checksum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patches Info: New BootLogo New BootSound Removed PSStore from Game Column Homebrew Category implemented - change in Param.sfo the category AT Some optical changes Video Uploader Removed Photo Editor Removed Code Optimized for Stable and Smooth Operating. RSOD Bypass Patched and Working PSP Remaster and Minis Patched to Work PS1 and PS2 Games Working PS3 Backups Working up to 4.50 Keys without to Patch Game or even another files. PSN Compatible - But not recommended (use PSNPATCH to be more Stealth) Venom QA Enabled QA - Install Package Files fixed to Install All Package Files Install Package Files Moded to PKG Manager Downgradeable CFW Installable on any CFW from XMB or Recovery app_home/PS3_GAME moded to Discless Patched all CoreOS ECDSA Check Patched ReactPSN for Offline and Compatibility Patched Complete LV1 and LV 2 to add Support for Peek and Poke LV1 Patched to disable LV2 Protection No BT / BD Patches Removed Remote Play Restrictions Patched vsh.self IN GAME SCREENSHOOT Removed Cinavia System Information Shows now the real CFW Name Epilepsy Message removed and More ........................... https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5D16460E0372209A!113&authkey=!ALjoV1bRylzabPY

Hi all! So I just got my hands on a backwards compatible PS3 phat that I'm going to downgrade using a teensy 2.0 ++. Thing is, I haven't had a finger on the PS3 scene for a looooong time. Apparently, Rogero is no longer in the scene and his CFW was my go to back in the day. So question is, with all the different CFW flavors out there, does anyone here have a recommendation on which firmware I should go with? And if you have the inclination, could you tell me why?

LATEST REBUG FIRMWARE BUILDS D-REX Cobra 7.02 EDITION – INSTALL ON DEX PS3 SYSTEM REBUG 4.65.1 D-REX EDITION – OCT. 29TH 2014 (See below for full D-REX EDITION features) REX Cobra 7.02 EDITION – INSTALL ON CEX PS3 SYSTEM REBUG 4.65.1 REX EDITION – OCT.. 29TH 2014 (See below for full REX EDITION features) FEATURES FOR REBUG REX/D-REX EDITION FEATURE – Dual LV2 Kernels CEX/DEX (Swap your EID0/LV2 kernel using Rebug Toolbox in seconds) FEATURE – ALL Retail functions available in CEX mode (No need to install different firmware) FEATURE – ALL Debug functions available in DEX mode (No need to install different firmware) FEATURE – ProDG Connectivity in DEX mode (Disabling Cobra recommended?) FEATURE – QA Token compatibility FEATURE – OtherOS++ support enabled (Use Rebug Toolbox to Boot OtherOS with different LV1 patches) FEATURE – Package Manager (Replacement for the standard ‘Install Package Files’ option) INCLUDED – Rebug Toolbox 02.02.1 (Install included Rebug Toolbox or higher for full compatibility) PATCHED – LV1: Disable System Integrity Check (Safe to use with mismatched COREOS/SYSCON versions or if PS3 is not QA enabled) PATCHED – LV1: Undocumented function 114 (Allow mapping of protected memory) PATCHED – LV1: Skip all ACL Checks (Needed to allow booting of OtherOS) PATCHED – LV1: Peek and Poke support (Unused LV1 call 182 and 183) PATCHED - LV2: Peek and Poke support (LV2 Syscall 6 and 7) PATCHED - LV2: Peek and Poke support for LV1 (LV2 Syscall 8 and 9) PATCHED - LV2: LV1 CALL System call (LV2 Syscall 10) PATCHED - VSH: Allow Unsigned act.dat and *.rif files PATCHED - VSH: Disable Unlinking/Deleting of act.dat FUN FEATURE – Fake Save Data Owner (Use Game Saves from ANY Owner) FUN FEATURE – Lock/Unlock Trophies FUN FEATURE – Cinavia protection fully disabled (Supports optical media/bd iso, AACS must be decrypted) FEATURE – QA Token compatibility FEATURE – OtherOS++ support enabled (Use Rebug Toolbox to Boot OtherOS with different LV1 patches) FEATURE – Package Manager (Replacement for the standard ‘Install Package Files’ option) FEATURE – Cobra 7.02 (Updated Cobra to 7.02) FEATURE – 1.30.33 MOD (Full Webman intergration supports both CEX/DEX 4.65) PATCHED – LV1: Disable System Integrity Check (Safe to use with mismatched COREOS/SYSCON versions or if PS3 is not QA enabled) PATCHED – LV1: Undocumented function 114 (Allow mapping of protected memory) PATCHED – LV1: Skip all ACL Checks (Needed to allow booting of OtherOS) PATCHED – LV1: Peek and Poke support (Unused LV1 call 182 and 183) PATCHED - LV2: Peek and Poke support (LV2 Syscall 6 and 7) PATCHED - LV2: Peek and Poke support for LV1 (LV2 Syscall 8 and 9) PATCHED - LV2: LV1 CALL System call (LV2 Syscall 10) PATCHED - VSH: Allow Unsigned act.dat and *.rif files PATCHED - VSH: Disable Unlinking/Deleting of act.dat PACKAGE MANAGER Package Manager is a replacement for the standard Install Package Files option under Game in the XMB. It allows for the install and deletion of .pkg files from dev_hdd0/packages, dev_usb/packages and the standard Install Package Files locations. In addition to this, your downloaded PSN content ‘bubbles’ will appear under this option instead of cluttering your Game menu with uninstalled content. USAGE: Navigate to Game in your XMB and click on Package Manager (It will be where Install Package Files usually is). You will find three options. PlayStation®Network Content Manage your downloaded PlayStation®Network Content. Install Package Files INSTALL package files from Storage Devices and your PS3. PS3 Hard Disk (dev_hdd0/packages) Package Folder (dev_usb/packages) Standard Package Location (Standard Install Package Files locations) NOTE: The Install All Packages is only available by pressing the TRIANGLE button when the Standard Package Location option is highlighted because the PS3 will only install ALL packages from the root of a storage device as of the moment. Delete Package Files DELETE package files from Storage Devices and your PS3. PS3 Hard Disk (dev_hdd0/packages) Package Folder (dev_usb/packages) Standard Package Location (Standard Install Package Files locations) DELETING FILES: 1: Highlight the file you would like to delete and press TRIANGLE. The sidebar should appear. 2: Press CROSS on either Unlink or Unlink(Folder) (Both do the same thing for now). REBUG TOOLBOX Rebug Toolbox is application designed to complete the full function of REBUG REX EDITION firmwares. Besides from performing the CEX/DEX EID0 and LV2 Kernel Swapping it is also an FTP server and is packed with a bunch of other useful tools. INSTALL: 1: In the PS3 XMB go to Game menu 2: Select Package Manager 3: Select Install Package Files 4: Select PS3 Hard Disk 5: Select REBUG-TOOLBOX-02.xx.xx.pkg Cobra 7.02 Auto-Boot: Plugin System (sprx) ISO Suppport: PS1/PS2/PS3/PSP/DVD/BluRay Network Support: PS1/PS3/DVD/BluRay PS3 games with files > 4GB on external USB HDD (FAT32) Blu Ray Movie region free functionality[/size] NTFS HDD Support[/size] PS2 ISO Support for BC (HW) / non-BC (SW) Consoles[/size] Syscall 11 – Toolbox CEX/DEX Support *PS2 Support on Internal HDD ONLY: dev_hdd0/PS2ISO/ General Cobra Plugin Information Support for plugins at boot time:The number of vsh plugins has been increased from 1 to 7 slots. Slot 0 is reserved for use for iso plugins (netiso.sprx and rawseciso.sprx). Slots 1-6 are for boot plugins. Plugins are loaded in the following way: text file: /dev_hdd0/boot_plugins.txt shall contain a plugin path per line. How to Install a Plugin: Copy plugin_name.sprx to you internal ps3 hdd (ex: /dev_hdd0/). Create or Edit boot_plugins.txt in the root of the hdd (/dev_hd00/boot_plugins.txt) and add a line for the new plugin. Assuming you placed the sprx also in the root of the disk, add: /dev_hdd0/plugin_name.sprx). Add a new line for each plugin. Then Reboot PS3 Console! In the event of a bad plugin that crashing the system and causes a pseudo-brick A Safety System has been designed: Enter PS3 Recovery Mode and select the option “Rebuild database“. The recovery process, emer_init.self, will mount dev_hdd0 for a short moment, Cobra core will detect that and it will delete boot_plugins.txt. Cobra core won’t load vsh plugins when there is not VSH: like for example, in recovery and update modes. Cobra 7.02 PS2 Features (4.65 Cobra) PlayStation 2 on NON-BC Consoles Software (SW) Emulation:Support for PS2 ISOs in non BC consoles was removed in Cobra 4.30 (usb), due tops2_softemu missing. It has been re-enabled now by hacking of ps2_netemu. You can use it in the same way as before, just load an ISO and launch from disc icon, Cobra core takes care of rest. No need for encrypted isos, isos patched with limg sectors, etc. Just your normal PS2 isos dumped from discs. However, there is no support for optical discs in ps2_netemu.Note: Don’t forget to set the memory cards in XMB, in the old memmory card utility for PS/PS2, as ps2_netemu won’t let you assign them in game. PlayStation 2 on BC Consoles Hardware (HW) Emulation: PS3 Models: CECHC, CECHE, CECHA and CECHB Backwards Compatible (BC) Consoles will still use their respetive emulators(ps2_emu, ps2_gxemu), which have much better compatibility and also support optical discs, original or backup. IMPORTANT INFORMATION QA SUPPORT QA is supported in all REBUG FIRMWARE. It is good practice to enable QA for a smoother experience on any CFW not just REBUG. OTHEROS++ SUPPORT OtherOS++ is supported by all REBUG REX EDITIONS and will detect your existing OtherOS HDD partition. However none of the REBUG REX EDITIONS have emer_init.self patched (create smaller GameOS partition). We are working on a solution to this from GameOS. In the meantime if you do want to create an OtherOS partition you have two options: 1: Use a 3.55 firmware that already has emer_init.self patched to the size you want. 2: Patch REBUG 3.55.x REX EDITION in PS3MFW Builder If you choose option 2 we highly recommend that you ONLY patch emer_init.self. Also the resulting PUP will only be able to be installed on 3.55 firmware as the spkg_hdr will be mismatched. REBUG 4.21.x AND HIGHER INSTALL: From XMB install REBUG 4.21.x AND HIGHER over any 3.55 OFW/CFW/MFW or the same or lower firmware version CFW with spkg sig check patched or any firmware version CFW with spkg sig check patched and QA enabled. UNINSTALL: From XMB REBUG 4.21.x AND HIGHER can be uninstalled with the same or higher firmware version OFW/CFW/MFW or with REBUG 3.55.x REX EDITION on a QA enabled PS3 or with the ‘999’ DOWNGRADER if QA was NOT enabled. Known Bug(s) PS2 Pad Sync – As of 4.50 Enjoy ~Codename: REBUG Team. Codename: REBUG New Team Members: ** Joonie ** ** Habib ** - Without them this version of Rebug would never exist. These are some very talented developers so please show them the same respect you have shown us over the years. Codename: REBUG would like to thank: graf_chokolo (as always) and The Three Musketeers for the work they have done in the past and (hopefully) future. Big thanks to: naehrwert - For scetool (its elf compression played a big part in 4.21.1) deank - Helping us get the Rebug Toolbox up and running, and Webman aldostools m@tsumot0, haxxxen – Webman MOD 1.30.33 Our BIGGEST thanks: flatz - Helping with the OtherOS testing and well… You know what you did.. Rebug Scorpion Artwork: by blastleaf - blastleaf@gmail.com Rebug Customised Font: by @GDcooya MD5 CHECKSUM: LINKS AS OF 10/29/2014 REBUG_4.65.1_D-REX_PS3UPDAT.PUP – 1e3bf35fcfec29ab8528e2d6d4ec680e REBUG_4.65.1_REX_PS3UPDAT.PUP – 24edec72160f35b387843d53fc17df2f Rebug asks that no site host links to their pups so visit the news source for links. Source (Rebug's Website)

Posted on Wednesday 27/Mar/2013 MD5: e0cd3eab262c7703e17dae7cb3fc5d4e Size: 193 MB (202,921,747 bytes) This CFW was tested on most PS3 Models by different testers and no problems were encountered. But as any CFW release you must install it with caution and by following proper instructions, No one will be held responsible for any damage caused. Rogero CFW4.40 v1.02 [*]v1.00 (initial build) [*]v1.01 (private beta build) [*]This CFW can be installed fine from XMB Update over OFW3.55 or any CFW ver: 3.55/4.21/4.30/4.40 [*]Added the Cinavia Patched Video Player to disable the Cinavia Protection on HDD based content. [*]Added the needed patches for the Original "*Install Package Files" Credits to Szalay and "hidden Man". [*]HDD can be swapped/changed and the CFW will re-install without any problem. [*]Patched LV1 to disable LV2 Protection. [*]Patched LV1 to add peek/poke support. [*]Patched LV1 Core OS Hash Check (to prevent Bricking on non-dehashed downgraded consoles) [*]Patched LV2 to add peek/poke support. [*]QA Flag enabled by default to allow for easier downgrading using Recovery Menu. [*]RSOD screen bypass patch for RSOD machines (it won't fix the RSOD but allows the PS3 to boot fine into XMB) [*]PSN/SEN access is available as long as the current "passphrase" still the same but it's not recommended. [*]It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.40 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed. [*]The CFW can be used directly for Downgrading with Hardware flashers using the new tool "PS3 Nor and Nand Auto Patcher v0.04". SingStar Icon Replacement http://www.sendspace.com/file/klv9jz installPKG [singStar Replacement].pkg (254.08KB) multiMAN 04.30.00 (older multiMAN versions won't work on CFW4.40) * Added support for various 4.40CFWs * Added support for loading PS2 Classics (from /dev_hdd0/PS2ISO) (thanks flatz & ing.pereira) Base 04.30.00 --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/j5dua4 multiMAN ver 04.30.00 BASE (20130324).zip (115MB) Includes: [*]multiMAN ver 04.30.00 BASE CEX (20130324).pkg [*]multiMAN ver 04.30.00 BASE DEX (20130324).pkg [*]multiMAN ver 04.30.00 BASE STEALTH (20130324).zip [*]Showtime 04.03.100 [CEX].pkg [*]Showtime 04.03.100 [DEX].pkg Update 04.30.00 --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/hqz7dz multiMAN ver 04.30.00 UPD (20130324).zip (19MB) Includes: [*]CEX, DEX and STEALTH updates. Remember to show your appreciation for multiMAN http://multiman.deanbg.com/ multiMAN Support Link [*]For details about Downgrading back to CFW/OFW3.55 from OFW4.40 (with Flasher) or any CFW Please refer to this new Downgrading thread (link coming soon) ATTENTION: [*]This CFW does have LV1 checks disabled and can be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles even if not dehashed after downgrade. Just in case anyone still need to dehash, here's the link Link ----> Dehashing Tutorial [*]Always make a NOR/Nand dump using multiMAN before installing any CFW to have a recovery backup in case of any bricks. Having a valid NOR/Nand dump is an essential step before upgrading, because you will always have a chance to recover when you have a valid dump. ** A Hardware Flasher alone without a valid dump may not fix your bricked PS3 ** [*]Please Check the MD5 of the downloaded PUP file before installing any CFW to avoid possible bricks. [*]DO NOT HAVE DISC IN PS3 WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARES..As the PS3 will take the UPDATE from the DISC First. [*]You need to be already on a 3.55OFW or 3.55/4.21/4.30/4.40 CFW to install this. Installing from any OFW > 3.55 won't work. (Hardware Flasher needed) Credits [*]All the Beta Testers: Nice69, Domelec, CondorStrike, Windrider, Abkarino, BlakCAT, Swizzy, GoTiT4FrE, lexou, oceansoul and all the rest (Thank You). [*]All Tortuga-Cove Staff from Admins and Moderators (Thank you Windrider for the mirror uploads). Source and Download(Tortuga-Cove)

Posted on Tuesday 20/Nov/2012 Link -------> multiMAN ver 04.12.00 BASE CEX (20121120).pkg Prepared by DeanK for full compatibility with CFW v2.00 * Added full support for Rogero 4.30CFW Version 2.00 - LV1 peek/poke support - PS1 disc backups support - Direct Disc Access support * Added new function in "Home" column - "* Install Package Files" * Added new option in "Settings" - "Install Package Files Method" - User can pick from either "Standard" or "PSN Style (bubble)" modesf - Bubble mode shows installable packages as PSN downloaded content in Game column (or under Rebug's Package Manager/PSN Content) - To select a package file (*.pkg): -- Use [* Install Package Files] option in Home column or -- double click on a pkg file in mmOS/File Manager (when "bubble" method is used the PS3 will reboot) * Fixed copying of AVCHD/Blu-ray movie backups from Video column Link -------> Showtime ver 04.01.224.pkg N.B: You must have multiMAN version 04.12.00 installed on the PS3 before updating to CFW4.30 v2.00 or you won't be able to install Package files until you downgrade again to version 3.55 and Install multiMAN 04.12.00 Link -------> Rogero_CEX4.30_V2.00.PUP CFW4.30 Version 2.00 MD5: 116ecceb79b2adde8479fd24951a5a90 CFW4.30 Version 2.00 Size: 191 MB (201,263,364 bytes) Link -------> Rogero_CEX4.21_V2.00.PUP CFW4.21 Version 2.00 MD5: 9e3053031c58490ebaf5ea5e6c7cb34c CFW4.21 Version 2.00 Size: 191 MB (201,153,979 bytes) This CFW4.21 is almost the same as the 4.30 version except it have some add-ons that can't be added to ver 4.30 currently: 1- It does have the default "Install Package Files" node on XMB. (no need to have multiMAN installed before using it) 2- It does have LV1 Checks Disabled and can be used directly instead of Rogero3.55 v3.7 while downgrading with Hardware Flashers. 3- It does have the Proper Cinavia Disabled Files for the users who needs it. This CFW was tested on most PS3 Models by different testers and no problems were encountered. But as any CFW release you must install it with caution and by following proper instructions, No one will be held responsible for any damage caused. * For details about Updating from any CFW to CFW4.30/4.21 v2.00 Please read the Guide below * For details about Downgrading back to CFW/OFW3.55 Please read the Downgrade Guide below Rogero CFW4.30/4.21 v2.00 Details 4.30 v2.00 - Rebuilt from scratch using OFW4.30 files only (no DEX/SEX files) with official XMB and full features working as in OFW4.30 - All known problems like XMB icons sorting and Demo Mode issues from v 1.04 are now all gone with the use of the official XMB. - Removed the classical "Install Package Files" Icon from XMB to have a 100% original XMB (no DEX/SEX files used). - Installing Package Files can be done from multiMAN 04.12.00 (XMMB Home column or MMOS File Manager). - Patched LV1 to disable LV2 Protection. - Patched LV1 to add peek/poke support to replace hvc 182/183 (multiMAN Direct Disc Access is now working fine with CFW4.21/4.30 v2.00) - Patched LV1 to disable SYSTEM MANAGER INTEGRITY CHECK (to prevent Bricking on non-dehashed downgraded consoles) - Patched LV1 Core OS Hash Check (to prevent Bricking on non-dehashed downgraded consoles) - Patched LV2 to add peek/poke support. (for both LV1 and LV2) - Patched VSH to enable ReActPSN compatibility (Allow Unsigned act.dat and *.rif files, Disable Unlinking/Deleting of act.dat) - Spoofed the system version to latest OFW version 4.31. - PSN/SEN access is available as long as the current "passphrase" still the same. - Loading games from App_home Icon is now fixed. - It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.30 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed - Games can be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and from app_home (Disc-less, but not all games). - Current 3.55 homebrew applications can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly for FW4.21/4.30 4.21 v2.00 - Same Features as CEX_4.30 v2.00 plus the following add-ons: 1- It does have the default "Install Package Files" node on XMB. (no need to have multiMAN installed before using it) 2- It does have LV1 Checks Disabled and can be used directly instead of Rogero3.55 v3.7 while downgrading with Hardware Flashers. 3- It does have the Proper Cinavia Disabled Files for the users who needs it. ATTENTION: 1- This CFW does have LV1 checks disabled and can be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles even if not dehashed after downgrade. Just in case anyone still need to dehash, here's the link Link ----> Dehashing Tutorial 2- Always make a NOR/Nand dump using multiMAN before installing any CFW to have a recovery backup in case of any bricks. Having a valid NOR/Nand dump is an essential step before upgrading, because you will always have a chance to recover when you have a valid dump. ** A Hardware Flasher alone without a valid dump may not fix your bricked PS3 ** 3- The QA flag is better to be always Enabled on your PS3 for safer upgrading/downgrading operations. Link ----> toggle_qa.pkg 4- Please Check the MD5 of the downloaded PUP file before installing any CFW to avoid possible bricks. 5- DO NOT HAVE DISC IN PS3 WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARES..As the PS3 will take the UPDATE from the DISC First. 6- You need to be already on a 3.55OFW or 3.55+ CFW to install this. Installing from any OFW > 3.55 won't work. (Hardware Flasher needed) - Updating from CFW3.55/4.21/4.30 to the CFW4.21/4.30 v2.00 should be done using the following steps : 1- If you are on any CFW newer then 3.55 you can try updating from Recovery Mode to CFW4.21/4.30 v2.00. ---- If it didn't work (Data corrupted Error), then you'll have to Downgrade back to Rogero CEX3.55 v3.7 using the guide above. 2- Once on Rogero CEX3.55 v3.7 or any 3.55OFW/CFW, Update using the XMB update option to CFW4.21/4.30 v2.00 ---- If it didn't work (Data corrupted Error), Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and update yo CFW4.21/4.30 v2.00. - Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using the following steps : - Download the Downgrader PUP ---> Downgrader PUP mirror ---> Downgrader PUP ...Size 176MB (184,595,263 bytes) MD5: 49d80e07fc1f5ca1b0840e02e94635db - Rename the downloaded file to "PS3UPDAT.PUP" and put it on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" - While on Rogero CFW4.30, go to System Update from XMB and install the Downgrader PUP. - After the Downgrader PUP installs you'll be on a hybrid CFW3.55 that will still shows ver4.21/4.30 from system settings. - Enable QA flag by following these steps: 1- Download the Rebug QA_Toggle package from here ---> toggle_qa.pkg 2- Put the "toggle_qa.pkg" on USB and Install it on the PS3. 3- Run the "Rebug Toggle QA" from XMB, the screen will go Black and you will see HDD Led activity then if all went fine you will hear 2 or 3 Beeps and the PS3 will Restart back to XMB. 4- If you want to make sure QA flag was set, go to "Network Settings" then apply the following key combo (all at the same time): [highlight=#ffff00]L1 + L2 + L3 (press left stick) + R1 + R2 + dpad_down[/highlight] You should see Edy Viewer, Debug Settings, and Install Package Files if done correctly. - Now put "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" ---> Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7.PUP - Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and install "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" (from Recovery Menu, this is important) - Once you're back on Rogero CFW3.55 v3.7 Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and install any CFW 3.55/4.21/4.30. Useful Hint ( for Slims / FATs with NOR Flash only ): you can simply use CondorStrike's Updater package from XMB to enter Recovery Menu directly from XMB without going through several restart/shutdown sequences. --> Condor Updater v2.0 - Changing/Upgrading the HDD while on Rogero CFW4.30 should be done using the following steps : - Download the Downgrader PUP ---> Downgrader PUP mirror ---> Downgrader PUP Size 176MB (184,595,263 bytes) MD5: 49d80e07fc1f5ca1b0840e02e94635db - Rename the downloaded file to "PS3UPDAT.PUP" and put it on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" - Swap the current HDD with the New HDD, Turn the PS3 on, follow screen instructions and let it install the Downgrader CFW. - After the Downgrader CFW installs you'll be on a hybrid CFW3.55 that will still shows ver4.21 from system settings. - Enable QA flag by following these steps: 1- Download the Rebug QA_Toggle package from here ---> toggle_qa.pkg 2- Put the "toggle_qa.pkg" on USB and Install it on the PS3. 3- Run the "Rebug Toggle QA" from XMB, the screen will go Black and you will see HDD Led activity then if all went fine you will hear 2 or 3 Beeps and the PS3 will Restart back to XMB. 4- If you want to make sure QA flag was set, go to "Network Settings" then apply the following key combo (all at the same time): [highlight=#ffff00]L1 + L2 + L3 (press left stick) + R1 + R2 + dpad_down[/highlight] You should see Edy Viewer, Debug Settings, and Install Package Files if done correctly. - Now put "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" ---> Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7.PUP - Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and install "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" (from Recovery Menu, this is important) - Once you're back on Rogero CFW3.55 v3.7 Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and install any CFW 3.55/4.21/4.30. Useful Hint ( for Slims / FATs with NOR Flash only ): you can simply use CondorStrike's Updater package from XMB to enter Recovery Menu directly from XMB without going through several restart/shutdown sequences. --> Condor Updater v2.0 Credits to : - PS3DevWiki for the valuable and always up-to-date source of information. - Deank for his continuous efforts on Multiman and all his assistance during the build process. - Cybrskunk for the hints about fixing the UPL package and the Build number ( although it didn't work yet as it should ) - Tortuga-cove staff for the support forum. - Andoma for his work on his excellent Showtime Media Player. - All the Beta-Testers and all Tortuga-Cove members for their support and patience. Source: Tortuga-Cove

update ---> Rogero CEX-4.21 v1.09 MD5: e777351e788a7eb4007a2280abca7fbd Size : 192 MB (201,329,483 bytes) v1.09 Details and Changes - Compatibility problem with some Slim models (CECH-25xx) is now fully fixed. - XMB Icons problem from in-game PS button is now fixed. - Loading games from App_home Icon is now fixed. - Many other fixes from version 1.00 for a better performance and added stability. - It was tested by hundreds of testers on all PS3 models (FAT & Slim) and no problems were encountered. - It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed - Games can be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and from app_home (Disc-less, but not all games). - Current 3.55 homebrew applications can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly for FW4.21. ATTENTION: 1- This CFW doesn't have LV1 checks disabled and can't be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles unless you have Dehashed/Reset Syscon Properly (if you're not sure about your PS3, Dehash it anyway to avoid any risk) Link ----> Dehashing Tutorial 2- Always make a NOR/Nand dump using multiMAN or memdump before installing any CFW to have a recovery backup in case of any bricks. Having a valid NOR/Nand dump is an essential step before upgrading, because you will always have a way to recover (using hardware flashers) when you have a valid dump. ** A Hardware Flasher alone without a valid dump cannot fix your bricked PS3 ** 3- The QA flag must be always Enabled on your PS3 for safer upgrading/downgrading operations. Link ----> toggle_qa.pkg 4- Always use the Recovery Menu while installing this CFW to avoid possible bricks (XMB update works, but Recovery Menu is safer). 6- Please Check the MD5 of the downloaded PUP file before installing any CFW to avoid possible bricks. 7- DO NOT HAVE DISC IN PS3 WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARES..As the PS3 will take the UPDATE from the DISC First. 8- You need to already be on 3.55 to install this. Installing from any firmware other than 3.55 will simply not work - Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using the following steps : - Download the 4.25 downgrader PUP ---> 4.25 Downgrader Size 176MB (184,595,263 bytes) MD5: 49d80e07fc1f5ca1b0840e02e94635db - Rename the downloaded file to "PS3UPDAT.PUP" and put it on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" - While on Rogero CFW4.21, go to System Update from XMB and install the 4.25 downgrader CFW. - Once installed, now put "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" on your USB in: "USBPS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP" ---> Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7.PUP - Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu and install "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" (from Recovery Menu, this is important) - Once the install is finished, you're now back on Rogero CFW3.55 v3.7 (from here it's better to dehash again before installing any other OFW/CFW 3.55) - Updating from CFW4.21 v1.00 to the CFW4.21 v1.09 should be done using the following steps : 1- Proper Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> CFW3.55 --> CFW4.21 v1.09 ) ---- Downgrade back to ver3.55 ---- Once on Rogero CEX3.55 v3.7 you can update again from Recovery Menu into the new CFW4.21 v1.09 2- Alternative Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> Recovery Menu --> CFW4.21 v1.09 ) ---- You can try updating from CFW4.21 v1.00 to CFW4.21 v1.09 from Recovery Mode first. ---- If it didn't work, then you'll have to use the first Proper Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> CFW3.55 --> CFW4.21 v1.09 ) Credits to eussNL and the PS3DevWiki for the valuable and always up-to-date source of information. Credits to Deank for his continuous efforts on Multiman and many other PS3 tools/fixes. Source: Tortuga-Cove

v1.09 Details and Changes - Compatibility problem with some Slim models (CECH-25xx) is now fully fixed. - XMB Icons problem from in-game PS button is now fixed. - Loading games from App_home Icon is now fixed. - Many other fixes from version 1.00 for a better performance and added stability. - It was tested by hundreds of testers on all PS3 models (FAT & Slim) and no problems were encountered. - It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed - Games can be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and from app_home (Disc-less, but not all games). - Current 3.55 homebrew applications can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly for FW4.21. Click here to read more