Following the update to backup manager IRISMAN developer @aldostools also recently updated webMAN MOD, this popular PS3 plugin is a manager but in plugin form. It contains many and also different functions then some of the homebrew apps that are managers such as the mentioned IRISMAN, multiMAN (by @deank) or ManaGunZ (by @Zar). This plugin is small in size but packs a powerful punch with a huge list of features and honestly this does not touch all the features for the plugin. Its a great piece of software for your Homebrew Enabled Console. Additional details about webMAN MOD can be seen in the webMAN MOD forum here in the psx-place forum >> Link
UPDATE: 4.82 DEX Supported Added Developer @aldostoolshas recently updated the Backup Manager IRISMAN (fork of Iris Manager) to version 4.82 with 4.82 CFW Support. This backup manager is feature rich and has alot of functionality, FTP support for transferring files from your PC to your PS3 via your local network, a very functional File Manager (pics included below) for the PS3, Also the homebrew has the MAMBA loader incorporated into the manager, which MAMBA is a payload with features similar to Cobra CFW, but MAMBA can be applied to Standard CEX CFW's. IRISMAN like many of the PS3 Backup Managers have so many features to list, just have to use them and view all the functionality yourself. IRISMAN has been a great homebrew that continues to get support from developer Aldostools.
While there has been the breaking news of installing CFW on OFW 4.82 from Team PS3Xploit, It seems there may be some imposter's and i have seen a few examples already of malicious/mis-leading webkit exploits that are designed to brick a user's console's or even other malicious activities. Included below in thisPUBLIC WARNING is an example, one of the scams going on they setup the exploit and package as working on a SuperSlim (it does not and will not), well due to meltdr2.in those SuperSlim's (and late Slim models) and also those later models we will not be seeing a CFW on those models. So there is red flag number 1, That is why the HEN style hack is the target for those console types., That portion needs developed still, but the hole to exploit is there with PS3Xploit. Unfortunately there might be other scammers and they make it look like its from PS3Xploit team using the same style to the page with Team PS3Xploit listed as the listed devs with this fake and dangerous release. To be safe make sure you verify that is been released here, as Team PS3Xploit will be releasing all materials on psx-place.com exclusively.
UPDATE (Jan 2017): v2.0 update has been releasedIMPORTANT UPDATE (MARCH-2019) v3.0.1 was released providing support for 4.84 HFW (a new hybrid firmware that restores PS3Xploit for 4.84 OFW user's (See Link to HFW))
. There has been alot of development going on around the PS3 since the discoveries of thePS3Xploit (webkit exploit) on 4.81 OFW, first we seen theIDPS dumper (4.81/2 OFW) released with some big news & hope to come along with it, like a Flash Writer (downgrader) for OFW, so if you have been reluctant to buy a Hardware Flasher such as the E3 Flasher and bust open your PS3, but have been wanting to get your PS3 FAT(PHAT) Console and your Downgradable PS3 SLIM Models (up to & including 25xx models with minimum installable version <= 3.56) on Custom Firmware, then here is your chance with a 100% SOFTWARE SOLUTION thanks to the work of PS3Xploit Team ( @bguerville, @esc0rtd3w & W) along with contributions from new team member @habib to help expedite this release. Essentially what this Software Solution does is write a patch to the CoreOS (on NOR/NAND Chip) and when the PS3 Console is then rebooted you can install a Custom Firmware directly, So downgrading back to 3.55 is not required in the process, rather "Direct OFW to CFW patching" is done to allow for Custom Firmware Installation.
{UPDATE v0.2.3 Released(See tab)} Following the official announcement of thePS3Xploit news (4.81 OFW Exploit), the devs behind the project have fulfilled the promises of releasing the IDPS Dumper for OFW 4.81/4.82 as this release is ready for the public. Now there is many more things being worked surrounding the overall project but this IDPS Dumper works on all models of the PS3 (NOR and NAND, note 12 GB EMMC will be supported soon in an updated release) and no reason not to release this tool. Since PS3 firmware 4.70 Sony had blocked flatz IDPS extracting tool (IDPS Stealer) and there has not been a known way to obtain the IDPS on OFW (4.70 +) consoles , but now this tool can now obtain your PS3's ID, which can have various uses, the tool has been confirmed to work on SuperSlim models by the team. . If you have not read the previous details about the PS3Xploit project, then checkout this official thread to get the firsthand information about this ambitious PS3 project.
UPDATE >>>>: Its appears that 4.82 DID NOT close the PS3Xploit. It appears Sony has released a system update to Firmware 4.82 for the PS3, which is likely to close and patch the recent 4.81 exploit (PS3Xploit) as expected, The update came a bit quicker then many (including myself) expected, but you just never know with these type of things. If you planned to take advantage of the PS3Xploit hacks (Software Downgrader / Possible HEN (Homebrew Enabler) on Super Slims) DO NOT UPDATE TO THIS NEW OFFICIAL FIRMWARE 4.82, Stay on Firmware 4.81. As this firmware is investigated by scene developer's and also as Sony releases official details will be posted/updated in this article.
Current CFW user's be sure to keep this thread in your bookmarks, As updated CFW ad new homebrew are released to support 4.82, we will add in our list that you can find >>> here <<<
Its very possible, we could see a new PS3 Firmware Update Coming in the near future for the PS3, the PS3Xploit Team wanted to be farther along with the project before any released files relating to the Exploit were released, so the project couldn't be patched before completion.The plan was not to release theIDPS dumper by itself, but with the entire project. However, when the leak occurred there was enough to give Sony a direction on what they needed to patch. So, that is when the team figured it was best to release what they have ready and tested. Which was the IDPS Dumper, since this Moronic Leak did nothing but alert Sony on what was coming down the road with enough clues to patch. The team detail what they have been doing/plans and then released the finished IDPS Dumper, to get awareness on this hack before an eventual firmware update arise, note that could be marked as 4.82 or higher when released. PS3Xploit will run on 4.81 Official Firmware. Do not update if a new System Software (firmware) update does arise.
We have seen recently Zelda Time to Triumph , Zelda ROTH (Return of the Hylian) &Zelda Oni Link's Begin already ported to VITA / PSTV (by various devs including usineur) and why stop there usineur has another port with Zelda NSQ - Zelda Navi's Quest as the story is a sequel to the trilogy series mentioned before. So there is plenty of gameplay in this series you can enjoy on the Vita, Tell us which is your favorite in the comments below :
Rinnegatamante is back with a new homebrew game port for to the PS Vita & PSTV. HCL-Vita is a port of Hydra Castle Labyrinth an original game by E. Hashimot (Buster). This puzzle platform takes you through a series of passages through a dungeon collection items to aid in your journey. Full details and screenshot of this homebrew can be seen here, also note Rinnegatamante does have a recent Patreon page that has been setup for anyone would like to support the developer's efforts. .
It was nearly 7 years ago since we have seen a PS3 Official Firmware Exploited (3.55 being the last), which predates many PS3 models and thus why those later Slim & SuperSlim models could never install Custom Firmware (CFW) and/or Downgrade. However that could all change as a team of three have been developing a new project (4.81 OFW Exploit) called PS3Xploit. The "Unhackable PS3 models" will be a term of the past, but the exploits not quite there yet but the possibility of a HENkaku (vita) style hack is very plausible. Currently the exploit has allowed for access to enable Flash dumps on all consoles, Then Write access to Flash, unhackables (25xx +) will not be able to write but all previous PS3 will so that means Goodbye Hardware Flashers and Hello Software Downgradrs. The team is consisting of psx-place's very own@bguerville, @esc0rtd3wand W form the team behind PS3Xploit.
