PS3 4.81 FERROX COBRA (7.3) CFW by Alexander [UPDATED v1.01+ Released]

Update [November 20 2016] Version 1.01+ Released (Bug Fix Cobra now fully operational)

Following the release 4.81 FERROX Standard Edition CFW, Alexander has now put the finishing touches on 4.81 FERROX COBRA (7.3) CFW. This firmware comes with all the features of the Standard Edition plus has Cobra v7.3 and all the features like plugin support on boot, ISO support for PS3/PS2/PSP ect, NetISO Support (network loading/streaming of games and movies with ps3netsrv) . Checkout out the full details from Alexander..

Official Support Forum for FERROX CFW: cybermodding.it​

UPDATE v1.01+ Features & Patches Tested Models Installing CFW

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  UPDATE v1.01 & v1.01+​
  
  After considering the reports of some users, alexander updated version 1.01. Console on some fact was not syncing the controller to 'start, if you turn on the console via the Wireless Controller in the same mode. In fact, using the cable, or turning on with POWER button, the problem would not show up. Well, the problem was solved. This problem had previously seen on some firmware. The problem was in the TAR. On the advice of Developer Habib, and Evilnat collaboration, here we give the revision 1.01+
  
  CHANGELOG v1.01 +
  
  • Fixed the Controller to sync Boot via the Wireless Controller for PS button.
  • Fixed XMB InGame.
  
  We thank the users and developer who helped Test. If you aiutassimo more often at each other in the PS3 scene, between Developer and Tester, it would be a different story. Special thanks to Atreyu and Kozárov by PSX-Place site, for testing on older FAT Console. A big thank you also to our @mizio90 for the 'Installer. It must be said that the new version of the CFW was ready already for a while, but I did make late because of the 'Installer
  Thanks Habib and Evilnat for your cooperation to fixed the Controller's question.
  
  
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  This version does NOT have the Mod Graphics you saw in FERROX 4.80. However it will be added later, releasing a separate version, or a simple package.
  
  The Developer Alexander tells us that the Source Code of its Porting COBRA will be available soon in its Github.​
  
  
  FEATURES:
  
  • Built on the basis of 'OFW 4.81 SONY.
  • PSN / SEN Enabled.
  • Update from any possibility of CFW (CEX).
  • Ability to Upgrade from OFW 3.55.
  • Ability to Downgrade from any CFW with QA active Flags.
  • QA Flags active if previously enabled.
  • FEATURE - Added COBRA PATCH 7.30!
  • FEATURE - Compatibility PS2 games.
  • FEATURE - Compatibility with the 'latest version of ReactPSN.
  • FEATURE - RSOD Bypass Screen Console sufferers RSOD.
  • FEATURE - 4.81 Key to start games signed with 4.81 keys.
  • FEATURE - app_home / PS3_GAME.
  • FEATURE - XMB Support In-Game Screenshots.
  • FEATURE - Support Remote Play.
  • FEATURE - Integrated Package Manager, replaces the classic Install Package Files.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched to remove the LV2 protection.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched the CoreOS Hash Check to prevent Brick Console Downgradate non-Dehashed.
  • PATCH - LV1: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - LV2: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - PS3 BT Remote Patch.
  • PATCH - PS3 BluRay Disc Patch.
  • PATCH - Disabled Epilepsy Message to Boot.
  • PATCH - Disabled Cinavia protection.
  FEATURES COBRA:
  
  • Loading Plugin to Boot automatically, through boot_plugins.txt File to 'internal dev_hdd0
  • Support for ISO PS3
  • Support for ISO PS2
  • Support for ISO PSX
  • Support for ISO PSP
  • Support for ISO DVD
  • Support for ISO BluRay
  • Support for ISO Splittate on Fat32 Devices
  • Support for NTFS formatted devices (dear External Hard Disk)
  • NetISO support (Ps3netsrv) PS3-BD-DVD-PSX ISO / CUE / BIN
  
  
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  TEST PERFORMED:
  These are the tests carried out by us on the console in our possession.
  
  • 2 CECH2004B - Tested and Working - @ Red Dead and @ modderfantasy
  • CECH2104A - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECH2504A - Tested and Working - @ dodero4
  • CECHG - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECHK - Tested and Working - @ modderfantasy
  
  
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  INSTALLING THE CFW:
  
  • Download the CFW at the bottom. Rename the File .pup exactly: PS3UPDAT.PUP and confrontatene the 'MD5 with what you find at the bottom! You can use the Tool md5sums.
  
  
  • Take a USB FAT32 formatted, and create a new folder called PS3, inside this create another 'other still called UPDATE, and inside latter' inseriteci the PS3UPDAT.PUP File, which would be the custom firmware.
  
  
  • Insert the USB in the far right of the PS3 port.
  
  
  • Be sure to: Remove any disc from the player Ps3, Remove any games loaded with any Manager, Disable Internet Connection.
  
  
  • Ok. You can choose to install the CFW from the XMB or from Recovery.
  
  
  • On the XMB will just go into 'Settings' column, then 'System Upgrade' and choose 'With storage media'. Select the CFW and will start the process.
  
  
  • To enter Recovery Instead, turn off the console. Turn it back on by holding down the Power button until the console is turned off again. Now turn it back on by holding down the Power button until you hear two beeps very close. Then release the Power button! Recovery time from the menu, select 'System Update' and follow the instructions.
  
  
  • For a clean installation, you can install 2 times the CFW. You can also go back into Recovery and click Options for Rebuilding the Database and Restore the System File. So you'll have a setup more than clean and safe.

Download (v1.01+): 4.81 FERROX [COBRA v7.3) CFW

Md5: a90225408ba549db8102177100e3083c​

Spoiler: V1.00

DOWNLOAD v1.00 4.81 FERROX COBRA 7.3 CFW
v1.00 MD5: cfa9e3e52c164251c3d96dc1cc6e8d17

Source: cybermodding.it/​

 

So, how do i disable cobra patches on this cfw ???

 

So, how do i disable cobra patches on this cfw ???

1. Manually
Simply rename the stage2.bin file in /dev_flash/sys.
Enable /dev_blind first then rename it to stage2.bak or whatever.

2. Using a toggler app.
You could use Habib's latest Cobra toggler released for 4.78. It will work with this new Ferrox as well as long as the path to stage2.bin remains the same.
https://www.sendspace.com/file/f7rf2d

 

You are mistaken, CCAPI did not create a ftp connection. There is no ftp server in Ccapi.
You used either webMAN-MOD or a standalone ftp plugin loaded into vsh but not CCAPI directly.

i dont know, but i tried connecting before i installed & didnt work then i installed it, rebooted, & i was able to connect even when on the xmb menu. ftp was automatically checked in webman when i installed it, but i still couldnt connect before hand

 

So, how do i disable cobra patches on this cfw ???

Definitely the quickest and safe choice is to use the toogle apps, as suggested by @bguerville if you do not want to navigate the dev_flash with a file manager and create damage.

 

For user noBD, Ferrox 481 Cobra 730 noBD Released

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For user noBD, Ferrox 481 Cobra 730 noBD Released

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So is fully working with ISO when logic board is DISCONNECTED?

 

Really? Iso support without logic board?

 

Really? Iso support without logic board?

If no then why cobra on no-bd? Any explanation will be useful here @Alexander

 

PSX/PS3/2/PSP ISO working on Internal HDD

 

So i tried to install this cfw over my 4.80 ferrox cobra, but it freezes in 99%. Now, everytime i switch the ps3 on it automatically starts the update and freezes in 99% . Recovery menu is the same, start the update automatically and freezes on 99%. Someone PLEASE HELP ME, i dont want to lose my cfw !!!!!

 

So i tried to install this cfw over my 4.80 ferrox cobra, but it freezes in 99%. Now, everytime i switch the ps3 on it automatically starts the update and freezes in 99% . Recovery menu is the same, start the update automatically and freezes on 99%. Someone PLEASE HELP ME, i dont want to lose my cfw !!!!!

Did you check the md5 sum of the pup file?

 

Did you check the md5 sum of the pup file?

No, and when the ps3 is about to start the recovery menu (holding the power button until the 3 bips), its starts updating in the recovery menu mode

 

No, and when the ps3 is about to start the recovery menu (holding the power button until the 3 bips), its starts updating in the recovery menu mode

Well start by checking that the pup is not corrupted with a md5 checker.

What kind of message do you get?
Does it ask to reinstall the CFW?

 

Well start by checking that the pup is not corrupted with a md5 checker.

What kind of message do you get?
Does it ask to reinstall the CFW?

i checked it now with 2 programs and the number of MD5 matches. I get no message, it just freezes on 99% anda when i turn my ps3 on its just start directly into the instalation, no XMB menu.

 

Like a loop? In recovery mode & always freezing at 99%?
Have you tried using another USB device? The recommended device is a USB pendrive/stick/key/dongle whatever you call it.
You should avoid using a hdd for instance..

 

Like a loop? In recovery mode & always freezing at 99%?
Have you tried using another USB device? The recommended device is a USB pendrive/stick/key/dongle whatever you call it.
You should avoid using a hdd for instance..

Exactly, like a loop! And yes, tried with 2 pendrives but i think that the ps3 are using the update file from inside the HD, and not the update from the usb (That are the same by the way, because when we go to update, the ps3 copy the update file to its internal HD).

 

Exactly, like a loop! And yes, tried with 2 pendrives but i think that the ps3 are using the update file from inside the HD, and not the update from the usb (That are the same by the way, because when we go to update, the ps3 copy the update file to its internal HD).

Before anything, this is the fix I suggest but don't blame me if anything goes wrong.. It should not go wrong but one never knows...
You are responsible for your own console as usual ok?

I have an option that worked for me in the past & should do the same for you but you need a 2nd hdd, any size will do.

You just install the pup when it freezes at 99%. Switch off the console. Swap the internal hdd with your spare.
Restart the console, it should install the CFW without problems, wait until you get to the language selection screen.
Switch off the console but leave your USB key in the USB port all the time.
Swap the hdd again. Now your old drive is back in the ps3.
Switch back on.
You should get an error & a screen asking you to press Start+Select to reinstall the CFW.
Go ahead with the installation...
Hopefully it works now...

 

Exactly, like a loop! And yes, tried with 2 pendrives but i think that the ps3 are using the update file from inside the HD, and not the update from the usb (That are the same by the way, because when we go to update, the ps3 copy the update file to its internal HD).

You can also look in hdd1:/ if you habe your eID root key to view the contents on your PC and wipe any update that may be stuck in there. That helped me when I didnt have a spare HDD to do as @bguerville suggested.

 

That's why users should always keep the eid_root_key, among other things, safe!
Few people do...

 

Before anything, this is the fix I suggest but don't blame me if anything goes wrong.. It should not go wrong but one never knows...
You are responsible for your own console as usual ok?

I have an option that worked for me in the past & should do the same for you but you need a 2nd hdd, any size will do.

You just install the pup when it freezes at 99%. Switch off the console. Swap the internal hdd with your spare.
Restart the console, it should install the CFW without problems, wait until you get to the language selection screen.
Switch off the console but leave your USB key in the USB port all the time.
Swap the hdd again. Now your old drive is back in the ps3.
Switch back on.
You should get an error & a screen asking you to press Start+Select to reinstall the CFW.
Go ahead with the installation...
Hopefully it works now...

I saw something like that in other forums, but i think that he continues the instalation until end, and not just until the language selection. So i will have to buy another HD, i think that this is the correct to do anyway. I Will lost all my save games? when i restart the console (after the half instalation in the spare hd), i will install the cfw in recovery menu or the ps3 will ask for cfw (start + select)