PS3 4.93 Evilnat w/ Cobra v8.5 - (CEX/PEX/D-PEX) 4.93

[Pooka]

Thanks for Evilnat 4.91. While the PS3 homebrew scene is quiet, I'm glad we still have new custom firmwares and in a timely manner too.

I like the inclusion of the Redump decryption feature, but I want to ask if it's possible to also support it for real discs. Some discs can be dumped perfectly but only in encrypted form, as the console is unable to read their decryption keys for some reason - and they spit out 80010514. I figure hijacking the console's decryption process for real discs with xai's in case there's a valid key file could make them work.

 

[NiQ]

Thanks for Evilnat 4.91. While the PS3 homebrew scene is quiet, I'm glad we still have new custom firmwares and in a timely manner too.

I like the inclusion of the Redump decryption feature, but I want to ask if it's possible to also support it for real discs. Some discs can be dumped perfectly but only in encrypted form, as the console is unable to read their decryption keys for some reason - and they spit out 80010514. I figure hijacking the console's decryption process for real discs with xai's in case there's a valid key file could make them work.

Are those promo discs by any chance?

 

[Pooka]

Are those promo discs by any chance?

Not even. They were regular discs, and very pristine too.

Anohter feature I thought about is stopping the console from constantly interrupting the game to say there's an update. Would help with games that have mods working only on older versions like GT5.

 

[NiQ]

Not even. They were regular discs, and very pristine too.

Anohter feature I thought about is stopping the console from constantly interrupting the game to say there's an update. Would help with games that have mods working only on older versions like GT5.

Well you can just disconnect from the Internet when you play those games.

 

[Sharingan33]

@Evilnat i'm already on 4.91 [BETA 1] and i'm trying to install [BETA 2], but i can't do it: i always get 8002F997 error no matter what.
I'm trying to install the normal PEX version.
My CRC32 is dfb7b86f
My MD5 is 9cd96c82d5de0b5334561eb6fe43028f

 

[Sighfur]

@Evilnat i'm already on 4.91 [BETA 1] and i'm trying to install [BETA 2], but i can't do it: i always get 8002F997 error no matter what.
I'm trying to install the normal PEX version.
My CRC32 is dfb7b86f
My MD5 is 9cd96c82d5de0b5334561eb6fe43028f

I was able to install the [BETA 2 - 4.91 Cobra 8.5] earlier today without issue and it reported an MD5 of "A3988E6D3C0A7344A5B0E8D430038E04", although an MD5 txt was not included in download to compare, it went without a hitch and up and running smoothly. I would possibly try re-downloading and also ensure that you've switched back to CEX if flashing PEX variant before updating. I have not yet tried the D-PEX version from a DEX conversion so I cannot report on that. I hope this helps!

 

[Ketxxx]

I'll give this a go when my replacement PS3 slim comes in, my ex-slim recently died - YLOD Either a NEC/TOKIN issue (only outside chance) but more likely the RSX itself - 65nm right around the time iffy ones were still floating around, 2009, ex-slim model 2003A.

 

[XDeltaOne]

Evilnat you have a great performance Evilnat you've done a great job, thank you for being there for the PS3 scene.

 

[RandomGuy2024]

Why is my XMB in DEX Mode every time I install a new Evilnat [PEX] CFW version?

 

[joonbo]

CFW 4.91.2 Evilnat release details Tested Models Improvements to xai plugin Savegames / act.dat / PSN Block Tuts Warnings Credits & Acknowledgments

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  4.91.2 EVILNAT BETA2 (Cobra 8.5)​
  
  Features
  
  • Made out of 4.91 OFW (CEX)
  • Ported Kernel and some modules from OFW 4.84 DEX
  • Made manually without automatic tools
  • PSN/SEN enabled
  • Fixed layouts 272/480 from OFW 4.90
  • Disabled deletion of unsigned act.dat and .rif files
  • Allowed unsigned act.dat and .rif files
  • Allowed running of unsigned applications
  • Compatibility with FSELF
  • C00 demo unlocker
  • Disabled LIC.EDAT license check
  • Can be installed over 3.55 OFW
  • Can be installed over +3.56 OFW (bguerville Toolset)
  • Can be installed over any CFW CEX
  • Cobra 8.5 added and enabled as default
  • Full PS2 Games Compatibility
  • Possibility of Downgrade from any CFW with active QA Flags
  • QA Flags active if previously enabled
  • Disabled Epilepsy Message on Boot
  • Compatibility with PSX/PSP/PS2 games in ISO
  • Compatibility with PS3 games in ISO/JB folder format
  • Compatibility with ReactPSN
  • Display of Temperatures in XMB In-Game on PS2 Games
  • RSOD Screen Bypass
  • BSOD Screen Bypass
  • PS3_GAME/app_home
  • XMB In-Game Screenshot
  • Added Package Manager
  • CoreOS Hash Check patched to prevent Brick on non-dehashed Downgradate consoles
  • Patched to remove LV2 Protection
  • Peek and Poke (LV2)
  • Peek and Poke (LV1)
  • CINAVIA protection disabled
  • Option to sort games by name and date
  • Allow to use 3rd party controller in Recovery Menu
  • Compatibility with OtherOS
  • Disabled update from OFW PUP in Recovery Mode
  • Dualboot compatible
  • Allowed installing of retail PKG on DEX
  • Allowed installing pseudo-retail PKG
  • Enabled [★Unlock], [★Lock], and [★Delete] options in Trophies
  • Compatibility with Remote Play
  • Added gameboot_multi.ac3
  • Deleted gameboot_stereo.ac3 and coldboot_stereo.ac3
  • Replace "Unlink" with "Delete Folder" in XMB
  • Bypassed PAL broadcast error on BD/DVD movies
  • Bypassed all error codes on BD/DVD movies
  • Enabled Debug menu in PS2 games (ps2_netemu.self)
  • Patched CBOMB issue
  • Target Manager patched to show version 4.9.1
  
  Cobra 8.5
  
  • Failsafe Cobra stage2 (by bguerville/aldo)
  • Restore CFW Syscalls without reboot just entering to 'Settings > System Update' on XMB (by aldo)
  • Integrated Dynamic Control FAN (to control fan when webMAN is unloaded) (by aldo/Evilnat)
  • Support Photo GUI integration with webMAN MOD (mount games from 'Photo' column) (by aldo/DeViL303)
  • Get/Set FAN speed (by aldo)
  • Enable/disable features: Photo GUI, Restore Syscalls (by aldo)
  • Opcode to create CFW Syscalls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 35) (by aldo)
  • Opcode to create license (RIF) (by Evilnat)
  • Updated ps3mapi_load_process_modules to load custom modules and system modules (by haxxxen)
  • Added ps3mapi_get_process_module_info
  • Increased from 24 to 32 the max number of map paths (by aldo)
  • Added sm_get_temperature patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_get_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_set_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Added support for REDUMP ISOs decryption on-the-fly (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle coldboot animation (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle epilepsy warning (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle gameboot animation and sound (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle hidden trophy info (by Evilnat)
  • Target Manager fix for DEX (By haxxxen)
  • Fixed Control FAN payload, avoids loading previous mode (by Evilnat)
  • Disable stage2.bin while Recovery Menu is loaded (by haxxxen)
  • Fixed max FAN speed after shutdown (by Evilnat)
  • Fixed black screen in CFW2OFW converted games (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_ring_buzzer with single_beep, double_beep and triple_beep (by Evilnat)
  • Skip license creation (rif) if it already exists (by aldo)
  • Opcode to toggle PS2 icon (ISOs/BIN.ENC) in XMB (by Evilnat)
  • Added cellFsMkdir symbol (by Evilnat)
  • Added constant FAN Speed while a PS2 ISO is launched (by Evilnat)
  • Creation of fake act.dat while launching a PSN game (by Evilnat)
  • Block Log In on PSN/SEN when CFW syscalls are enabled (by DeViL303)
  • Toggle OFW Mode on Boot (by aldostools and Evilnat)
  • Block of PSP Launchers if a PSPISO has not been mounted (by aldostools)
  • Small optimizations (By aldostools)
  • Removed "unnecessary" code (By aldostools)
  • Opcode to toggle gameboot (By Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle coldboot and sound (By Evilnat)
  • Opcode to toggle epilepsy warning (By Evilnat)
  • Added cellUsb000_mount_symbol (By haxxxen)
  • Added usb_flag and no_cobra flags (By aldostools and Evilnat)
  • Load external stage2 and plugins from /dev_usb000 (By aldostools, haxxxen and Evilnat)
  
  Translations
  
  • Portuguese: @jcorrea and @LuanTeles
  • Polish: @KcrPLo and @Agrippa and HackZy01
  • Italian: @Sheireen
  • Spanish: Evilnat
  • Chinese Traditional/Simplified: @xiaoyang
  • Japanese: @Kyan_dudl
  • Russian: @MrYadro
  • French: @EimGdt and @Chronoss09
  • German: @FadedHD3
• 
  Tested in:
  
  • CECH-2000A
  • CECH-2000B
  • CECH-2001A
  • CECH-2002B
  • CECH-2003A
  • CECH-2004A
  • CECH-2004B
  • CECH-2012A
  • CECH-2104B
  • CECH-2500A
  • CECH-2501A
  • CECH-2504A
  • CECH-2511A
  • CECH-2511B
  • CECH-L04
  • CECHA01
  • CECHE01
  • CECHB01
  • CECHC04
  • CECHG01
  • CECHP01
  • CECHM
• 
  Improvements xai plugin
  
  These options are in XMB's Network tab under [★ Custom Firmware Tools] option:
  
  Power Options
  
  • Turn Off: Turns off the PS3
  • Hard Reboot: Reboots the PS3 completely
  • Soft Reboot: Reboots the PS3 softly
  • Reboot LV2: Reboots the LV2
  
  File Manager
  
  • Internal Hard Disk Drive 0: Manage PS3 files in /dev_hdd0
  • Internal Hard Disk Drive 1: Manage PS3 cached files in /dev_hdd1
  • USB Mass Storage Devices: Manage files on your USB devices
  • Internal Flash Memory: Manage PS3 internal flash files
  • Optical Disc: Manage optical discs
  • Memory Cards: Manage memory cards
  
  Basic Tools
  
  • Decrypt 3k3y/Redump ISOs (HDD): Decrypts 3k3y/Redump ISOs from dev_hdd0/PS3ISO with 'd1/disc' key file if it is available
  • Decrypt 3k3y/Redump ISOs (USB): Decrypts 3k3y/Redump ISOs from dev_usb/PS3ISO with 'd1/disc' key file if it is available
  • Fix CBOMB: Patches RTC with static value (default) or current updated PS3 system date. Useful for PS3 with dead CMOS battery
  • Show Total PS3 Usage: Shows the total days that the PS3 has been on, number of times it has been turned on and off
  • FAN Speed: Shows current FAN speed
  • PS3 Temperature: Shows current CPU and RSX temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Check GPU/VRAM clock speed: Checks current GPU/VRAM clock speed
  • Show IDPS: Shows current IDPS
  • Show PSID: Shows current PSID
  • Show IP: Show current IP if it exists
  • Toggle DLNA: Allows you to share content between devices through your home WI-FI network
  • Toggle Coldboot: Toggles between custom/original coldboot.raf
  • Show XAI Version: Shows the current version of xai_plugin
  
  Basic Tools > xRegistry Tools
  
  • Show Region Info: Shows current DVD TV mode and BDVD/DVD/PS3 region
  • DVD TV System: Switch between PAL and NTSC for DVD Movies
  • Backup xRegistry.sys: Creates a backup of xRegistry.sys to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Button Assignment: Switches O and X buttons
  
  Basic Tools > xRegistry Tools > Region Tools
  
  • Default/Disabled: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Default in xRegistry (0x00)
  • Japan: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Japan in xRegistry (0x83)
  • USA: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to USA in xRegistry (0x84)
  • Europe: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Europe in xRegistry (0x85)
  • Korea: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Korea in xRegistry (0x86)
  • United Kingdom: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to United Kingdom in xRegistry (0x87)
  • Mexico: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Mexico in xRegistry (0x88)
  • Australia: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Australia in xRegistry (0x89)
  • Asia: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Asia in xRegistry (0x8A)
  • Taiwan: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Taiwan in xRegistry (0x8B)
  • Russia: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Russia in xRegistry (0x8C)
  • China: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to China in xRegistry (0x8D)
  • Hong Kong: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Hong Kong in xRegistry (0x8E)
  • Brazil: Sets BDVD/DVD/PS3 region to Brazil in xRegistry (0x8F)
  
  Basic Tools > Led Tools
  
  • Off: Turns off the PS3's power LED
  • Red (Static): Sets the PS3's power LED to static red
  • Green (Static): Sets the PS3's power LED to static green
  • Yellow (Static): Sets the PS3's power LED to static yellow
  • Red (Slow blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to slow blink red
  • Green (Slow blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to slow blink green
  • Yellow (Slow blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to slow blink yellow
  • Red (Fast blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to fast blink red
  • Green (Fast blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to fast blink green
  • Yellow (Fast blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to fast blink yellow
  • Yellow + Green (Fast blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to fast blink yellow + green
  • Yellow + Red (Fast blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to fast blink yellow + red
  • Yellow + Green (Slow blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to slow blink yellow + green
  • Yellow + Red (Slow blink): Sets the PS3's power LED to slow blink yellow + red
  • Rainbow Mode: Sets the PS3's power LED to rainbow mode
  • Special Mode 1: Sets the PS3's power LED to special mode 1
  • Special Mode 2: Sets the PS3's power LED to special mode 2
  
  Basic Tools > Buzzer Tools
  
  • Single Beep: Generates a single beep with the internal buzzer
  • Double Beep: Generates a double beep with the internal buzzer
  • Triple Beep: Generates a triple beep with the internal buzzer
  • Continuous Beep: Generates a continuous beep with the internal buzzer
  
  FAN Tools
  
  • Control FAN Mode: DISABLED: Disables Cobra's Control FAN
  • Control FAN Mode: SYSCON: Allows the PS3's SYSCON to control FAN speed
  • Control FAN Mode: MAX: Set Cobra FAN speed to 0xFF
  
  FAN Tools > Dynamic FAN Control
  
  • Maximum temperature: 60°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 60°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 65°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 65°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 70°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 70°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 75°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 75°C
  
  WARNING: Some PS3 cannot reach/stay some option temperatures, use with caution
  
  FAN Tools > Manual Speed
  
  • Manual Speed: 40%: Sets the fan speed statically at 40% (0x67)
  • Manual Speed: 45%: Sets the fan speed statically at 45% (0x75)
  • Manual Speed: 50%: Sets the fan speed statically at 50% (0x80)
  • Manual Speed: 55%: Sets the fan speed statically at 55% (0x8E)
  • Manual Speed: 60%: Sets the fan speed statically at 60% (0x9B)
  • Manual Speed: 65%: Sets the fan speed statically at 65% (0xA8)
  • Manual Speed: 70%: Sets the fan speed statically at 70% (0xB5)
  • Manual Speed: 75%: Sets the fan speed statically at 75% (0xC0)
  • Manual Speed: 80%: Sets the fan speed statically at 80% (0xCE)
  • Manual Speed: 85%: Sets the fan speed statically at 85% (0xDA)
  • Manual Speed: 90%: Sets the fan speed statically at 90% (0xE7)
  • Manual Speed: 95%: Sets the fan speed statically at 95% (0xF4)
  
  WARNING: The chosen speed will be static, it will not be changed at any time automatically
  
  FAN Tools > PS2 FAN
  
  • PS2 Fan Mode: DISABLED: Disables Control FAN on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: SYSCON: Allows the PS3's SYSCON to control FAN speed on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 40%: Sets FAN speed to 0x66 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 50%: Sets FAN speed to 0x80 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 60%: Sets FAN speed to 0x9A on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 70%: Sets FAN speed to 0xB4 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 80%: Sets FAN speed to 0xCE on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 90%: Sets FAN speed to 0xE8 on PS2 game
  
  WARNING: There is no Control FAN in a PS2 game, select with caution
  
  QA Tools
  
  • Check QA Flags: Check if QA flags are enabled or disabled
  • Enable QA Flags: Enables QA Flags
  • Disable QA Flags: Disables QA Flags
  
  Cobra Tools
  
  • Cobra Information: Shows current Cobra information
  • Check Syscall 8: Checks Cobra's Syscall 8 status
  • Create Syscalls: Create syscalls 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 35
  • Enable PSN Protection: Blocks PSN login when syscalls are enabled
  • Disable PSN Protection: Enables PSN login when syscalls are enabled
  • Enable FTP: Enables FTP connection in port 21
  • Disable FTP: Disables FTP connection
  • Enable TrophyUnlocker: Enables TrophyUnlocker INGAME plugin
  • Disable TrophyUnlocker: Disables TrophyUnlocker INGAME plugin
  • Allow Restore Syscalls: Allows restoring syscalls through "System Update"
  • Skip license creation: Skips overwriting license file (RIF) if it already exists
  • Create license: Creates RIF licenses from RAP files from "x:\exdata"
  • Toggle Plugins: Enables/disables Cobra plugins from /dev_hdd0/boot_plugins.txt
  • Toggle OFW Mode on Boot: Toggles between CFW syscalls on boot: enabled, disabled and partial
  • Toggle PS2 Disc Icon: Toggles between default and blue PS2 disc icon in XMB
  • Toggle Gameboot: Enables or disables original PLAYSTATION 3 gameboot when starting a game or application
  • Toggle Hidden Trophy Info: Enables or disables hidden trophies title, details and icon in XMB/INGAME
  • Toggle Coldboot Animation: Enables or disables the coldboot animation and sound on boot
  • Toggle Epilepsy Warning: Enables or disables epilepsy warning on boot
  • Toggle External Cobra: Enables/disables loading external Cobra payloads and plugins from /dev_usb000
  • Toggle Cobra Version: Toggles between release and debug versions (reboot is required)
  • Toggle Cobra: Enables or disables Cobra (reboot is required)
  
  PSN Tools
  
  • Disable Syscalls: Disables syscalls and remove history files
  • Spoof TargetID: Spoofs current TargetID in LV2 with EID5's TargetID
  • Spoof IDPS: Spoofs IDPS in LV2 with a valid IDPS from "/dev_usb/IDPS.txt"
  • Spoof PSID: Spoofs PSID in LV2 with a valid PSID from "/dev_usb/PSID.txt"
  • Spoof MAC: Spoofs MAC in LV1 with a valid MAC from "/dev_usb/MAC.txt"
  • Show accountID: Shows current user's accountID
  • Create accountID: Creates a fake accountID for current user's in xRegistry
  • Overwrite accountID: Overwrites current user's accountID with a fake one in xRegistry
  • Activate account: Creates act.dat file in the current local account
  • Create license: Creates RIF licenses from RAP files from "x:\exdata"
  • Backup activation file: Creates a backup of act.dat to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Disable account: Deletes current user's activation file act.dat permanently
  • Convert savedata: Converts savedata from "/dev_usbXXX/PS3/SAVEDATA" to your own savedata
  
  Dump Tools
  
  • View Log: http://localhost/dev_hdd0/tmp/cfw_settings.log (webMAN MOD is required for this
    function)
  • Clean Log File: Resets /dev_hdd0/tmp/cfw_settings.log file
  • Dump IDPS: Saves IDPS to log file
  • Dump PSID: Saves PSID to log file
  • Export RAP license: Exports the RAP license from the RIF licenses installed in the current user account in /dev_usb/exdata
  • Dump LV2: Dumps LV2 to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump LV1: Dumps LV1 to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump Flash: Dumps NOR/NAND Flash to dev_hdd0/tmp or /dev_usb
  • Dump RAM: Dumps RAM to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump SYSROM: Dumps SYSROM to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump EEPROM: Dumps 256 bytes of EEPROM data from offsets 0x2F00, 0x3000, 0x48000,
    0x48800, 0x48C00 and 0x48D00 in /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump ERK: Dumps eid_root_key to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump SYSCON Error Log: Dumps current SYSCON error log in /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump Token Seed: Dumps current token seed in /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Log KLicense usage: Saves filename and klicensee to log file
  • Log Secure File ID usage: Writes save data name and file ID key to log file
  • Dump Disc Hash Key: Retrieves disc hash key from an ORIGINAL game disc
  
  Rebug Tools
  
  • LV1 Peek/Poke Support: Patch unused LV1 syscalls 182 and 183
  • LV2 Memory Protection: Patch Shutdown on LV2 modification
  • HTAB Mapping With Write Protection: Enable or Disable protected HTAB mapping
  • Access to all INDI Info Manager Services: Enable or Disable INDI access
  • Update Manager EEPROM Write Access: Patch Update Manager access to EEPROM
  • Dispatch Manager Access: Patch Dispatch Manager access to all services
  • Allow ENCDEC IOCTL Command 0x85: Enable IOCTL Command 0x85
  • System Manager Ability Mask of GameOS: Allow access to all system manager services
  • Extract all PKG Types: Allow Update Manager to extract all PKG types
  • Full Access for Repo Nodes in Any LPAR: Allow create, modify, delete for repository nodes
  • LV1 Full Access to MFC_SR1 SPE Register: Allow all-bit access to the register
  • LV1 Access to set Data Break Points: Enable LV1 access with lv1_set_dabr()
  • LV1 Access to GPU GART Memory: Allow LV1 to use 4KB IO page size
  • Storage Manager ENCDEC Keys Access: Allow Storage Manager to clear ENCDEC keys
  • Skip all ACL Checks: Enable skipping of ACL checks for all storage devices
  • Initial GuestOS Loader: Enable GuestOS mode 1 for GameOS
  
  
  OtherOS Tools
  
  • Resize VFLASH/NAND Regions: Resizes VFLASH/NAND Regions 5 to allow OtherOS
  • Install Petitboot: Installs Petitboot to VFLASH/NAND Regions 5 from USB device
  • Set OtherOS Boot Flag: Reboots the PS3 and boot OtherOS
  • Set GameOS Boot Flag: Fixes issues loading PS2 games when OtherOS boot flag is set
  
  CEX2DEX Tools
  
  • Convert to CEX: Converts PS3 to CEX/RETAIL with eid_root_key from /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Convert to DEX: Converts PS3 to DEX/DEBUG with eid_root_key from /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Swap Kernel: Swaps between CEX and DEX Kernels
  • Check TargetID: Checks current TargetID from EID0 and EID5
  • Toggle Host Information on XMB: Enables/disables host information on XMB
  • Toggle XMB Mode: Switch between CEX and DEX XMB
  • Toggle Debug Settings: Switch between CEX and DEX Debug settings
  • Show Information: Shows current Firmware, Kernel, TargetID, VSH, XMB Host and Debug Settings
  
  Service Tools
  
  • Display Applicable Version: Displays minimum downgrade version
  • Check File System: Reboots and allows you to check and repair filesystem
  • Rebuild Database: Reboots with Database rebuilding flag set
  • Toggle Recovery Mode: Reboot to Recovery Mode (Not supported on NAND models!)
  
  Service Tools > Advanced Service Tools
  
  • RSOD fix: Re-initialize VTRM-Region to attempt to fix RSOD
  • Toggle Factory Service Mode: Enter/Exit Factory Service Mode (DON'T INSTALL CFW ON FSM)
  • Remarry Bluray Drive: Requires: Enter to FSM and copy "eid_root_key" to /dev_usb
  • Toggle HDD Space: Unlocks/restores 8% extra total space on the PS3 internal HDD
  • Show ROS Bank: Shows active ROS bank
  • Check 8th SPE: Checks if 8th SPE is currently enabled or disabled
  • Toggle 8th SPE: Enables/disables 8th SPE
  • Enable VSH Debugging: Enables debugging vsh.self
  • Enable Support for DEX OFW: Enables OFW DEX installation on converted PS3 Retail
  • Disable Support for DEX OFW: Disables OFW DEX installation on converted PS3 Retail
  • Load LV2 kernel: Loads lv2_kernel.self file from /dev_usb000 or /dev_flash
  • Update xai_plugin: Updates xai_plugin downloading and installing a PKG from Evilnat's xai_plugin repository
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  Savegames conversion tutorial
  
  WARNING: This option will overwrite your current savedata in dev_usbXXX, use it with caution
  
  • Download someone else's savegame for your game of your choice
  • Put the savedata in your pendrive in "X:\PS3\SAVEDATA" (pendrive must be in FAT32)
  • Put in the pendrive in the PS3
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Convert Savedata
  • Wait until the conversion finishes
  • Once finished, copy your converted savedata throught XMB "Saved Data Utility (PS3)"
  • Launch your game and load your new savedata
  
  

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  .Creation of act.dat tutorial
  
  WARNING: The accountID is linked to savedata and trophies, so, if your current user already have a valid accountID and you overwrite it, you will be unable to use your trophies and savedata on that account until you restore the original accountID in xRegistry.sys.
  
  I recommend to use an empty account without trophies and savedata or an account without accountID.
  
  To create a fake act.dat, Cobra 8.5 must be enabled, and your PS3 must have at least one account with a valid accountID and launch a game that requires a RIF/RAP license file.
  
  Cobra will search a valid accountID in all existing accounts and create act.dat while the game is launched through the XMB. If no accountID is found, act.dat will not be created.
  
  You can create a fake accountID (like reactPSN), to do this go to Network > ★ Custom Firmware Tools > PSN Tools and choose between "Create accountID" or "Overwrite accountID" (Be careful about the last option because if you already have a fake/real accountID it will be overwritten). It is recommended to use these options in an account that does not have an ID. The PS3 will restart if everything went well.
  
  The tutorial would be the following:
  
  • Download your purchased PSN game from PS Store
  • Put game RAP file in "X:\exdata" or "/dev_hdd0/exdata"
  • Launch your purchased PSN game
  • Cobra will check if any of your PS3 accounts have accountID
  • Faked act.dat will be created while the game is launching
  
  If none of your accounts have a valid accountID you will need to create it. To do this log into the local PS3 account where you want to create the accountID. You can see if your current local account has an accountID choosing Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Show accountID.
  To create a faked act.dat do the following:
  
  • Make sure Cobra 8.5 is enabled
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Create accountID
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Activate account
  • Launch your purchased PSN game
  • Faked act.dat will be created while the game is launching
  Now you have a faked act.dat and your local account is activated. The act.dat file works for every local account, you only need one file for all accounts.
  

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  Block PSN log in
  
  This method is developed by @DeViL303, it will only work with Cobra enabled, Cobra will block log in on PSN/SEN while the CFW syscalls are enabled, to enable it again you need to disable CFW syscalls completely (you can do it with webMAN MOD, psnpatch, SEN Enabler, etc…).
  
  If you want to disable this feature, simply use the option Cobra Tools > Disable PSN Protection and you will be able to log in with syscalls enabled. To enable it again use the option Cobra Tools > Enable PSN Protection
  
• 
  There is some information that need to be aware, are the following:
  
  
  • The accountID is directly linked to savedatas and trophies data. If you have trophies or savedatas in
    your current local account, THEY WILL BE CORRUPTED after setting FAKE accountID. To fix this, copy the
    savedata to the root of a USB, convert it and then copy it back through XMB in 'Game' tab. To fix
    corruption in trophies you need to delete it/them. Is highly recommended to do this on a local account
    without trophies/savedatas
    
    
  • The FAN speed is constant when in a PS2 game, BE CAREFUL while selecting modes because it will not
    change after the PS2 game is loaded. It is also static when choosing a mode in the "Manual Speed"
    option. All current speeds in xai_plugin must keeping a correct temperature in CPU and RSX
    
    
  • Do not rename vsh.self manually and ALWAYS use the option for it in xai_plugin, it can cause that the
    PS3 can't load the XMB when you have full version of webMAN MOD, DEX Kernel and CEX vsh.self. The
    CFW has a protection to avoid this
    
    
  • If you want to install OtherOS on PS3's internal HDD you first need to go to Recovery Menu and select
    [Restore PS3 System], this will format the HDD and create a partition for OtherOS. Remember to make
    a backup of all your data before
    
    
  • DON'T TRY TO SWAP KERNEL WHEN YOU HAVE LOADED AN EXTERNAL KERNEL FROM USB/FLASH!!
    This can cause brick and you may need a hardware flasher to repair the PS3
    
    
  • You can unload Cobra/plugins if you have any problem with them, for this you need to go to Recovery
    Menu and then reboot the PS3, this will disable both
    
    
  • It is recommended to ALWAYS activate the QA Flags, it is very important, it allows you to install CFW
    from versions prior to the one installed and also avoids issues
  • If you can't dump or make an ISO of your game disc in multiMAN, go to mmCM tab and select [Switch
    to multiMAN mode], this will reboot multiMAN and now you will be able to dump/make an ISO of your
    disc
    
    
  • OtherOS on PS3 with NAND is very dangerous if you don't know what you are doing (for example using
    the wrong image to install petitboot), it can cause brick and the only way to repair it is with a hardware
    flasher. PLEASE USE IT WITH CAUTION!
    
    
  • Make sure you are installing the correct image for OtherOS. xai_plugin tells you what image need to be
    installed too. For NAND you need dtbImage.ps3.bin.minimal and for NOR dtbImage.ps3.bin. If the
    wrong image is installed, it can brick on NAND, needing a HW flasher to repair it, in NOR you can fix it
    formatting the HDD
    
    
  • If your PS3 has a CFW noBD (in any of its variants) and latest versión of webMAN MOD (1.47.42 at the
    time of writing this guide), there are chances that the PS3 can't read an external devices (/dev_usb000,
    /dev_usb001, …) in the next two minutes. To fix this, go to webMAN Setup page, click on webMAN
    MOD Setup and check noBD patch and reboot the PS3, now it may read external devices
    
    
  • Enable FTP and Disable FTP can fail randomly, if you want to use any of them wait a few seconds before using any again.
    
    
  • The option Check GPU/VRAM clock speed now should work fine without crashes
    
    
  • In PEX and D-PEX versión some of the debug options pressing triangle are missing because a/some
    file/s hasn't been ported yet (needs a lot of research with XMB layouts, I have patched some of them
    but others not, for example, trophies entries are messed up), those options are (maybe more):
    • ★ Check
    • ★ Owner Information
    • ★ Cancel Purchase
    • ★ Performance Bar
    • ★ No Memory Limit
  
  
  • If you have OtherOS/Petitboot installed it can created issues while loading PS2 games or rebooting the LV2, to fix this you need to use the option [OtherOS Tools > Set GameOS Boot Flag], now you can use the PS3 as always
  
  
  • The CFW is meticulously tested and no bugs have been found, but that does not mean that there are
    any or that it fails at any specific time. If that happens, contact me as soon as possible so that I can
    solve it.
    
    
  • It is recommended to use webMAN MOD, especially with some PSX games that have libCrypt (Dino Crisis for example), and for PS2 games
• 
  Credits and Acknowledgment
  Credits to Team Rebug, Team Cobra, @mysis, @Joonie, @habib, @aldostools, @haxxxen, @DeViL303, @zecoxao, @3141card, @Berion, @kakaroto, @KW, @naehrwert, @flatz, @Dean, @Rogero, @Estwald, @sguerrini97, @TheRouLetteBoi, @bucanero and anyone who has contributed to the PS3 scene.
  
  Thanks to @DeViL303, @Berion, @Brandon Stump, @jcorrea, @nhie07, @NSC-Modz, @LuanTeles, @thejavigames, @raidriar, @xiaoyang, @Zwei, @haxxxen, @RetroFan_90, @SpyroMancer, @patricksouza472, @MrYadro, @CFW-Us3r, @Andrio, @KcrPLo, @nur @Rakhmadi Rajab, @Lwiz, @Sheireen, @TheWizWiki, @A79266251, @EimGdt, @Kyan_dudl, @hackzy01, @kernaltrap, @wintr, @Paweł, @ORION_games_, @Mikeclan_, @MlK3YY_, @XxalexXrey, @MurilloMadriz, @ReinSertt , @vitormoraes1903 and all who helped me testing the CFW 4.91.
  
  If I forgot someone, I apologize, there are many people in the PS3 scene and you are many people who
  have helped me to test the CFW.
  
  

Download: MEGA FOLDER WITH ALL 4.91.2 BETA CFW VERSION MARCH 29TH, 2024​

- Cobra updated to 8.5
- Fixed blackscreen/freeze while launching PS3/PSP/PSX ISOs
- Fixed freeze while installing PKGs from external exFAT/NTFS device
- Reverted patch that caused problems while playing BD movies
- Updated Trophy Unlocker to version 1.1
- Created [noBD] variants for PEX and D-PEX

Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 BETA2 [PEX] [CEX]
Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 BETA2 [PEX] [CEX] [noBD]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [PEX] [CEX] [noBD+noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [PEX] [CEX] [noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [PEX] [CEX] [OC]

Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 BETA2 [D-PEX] [DEX]
Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 BETA2 [D-PEX] [DEX] [noBD]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [D-PEX] [DEX] [noBD+noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [D-PEX] [DEX] [noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [D-PEX] [DEX] [OC]

Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [CEX]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [CEX] [noBD]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [CEX] [noBD+noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [CEX] [noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [CEX] [OC]

Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [DEX]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [DEX] [noBD]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [DEX] [noBD+noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [DEX] [noBT]
Download: Soon CFW Evilnat 4.91.2 Cobra 8.5 [DEX] [OC]

Download: MEGA FOLDER WITH ALL 4.91 CFW VERSION MARCH 12TH, 2024
​

Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91 Cobra 8.4 [PEX] (OUTDATED LINK)
Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91 Cobra 8.4 [D-PEX] (OUTDATED LINK)
Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91 Cobra 8.4 [CEX] (OUTDATED LINK)
Download: CFW Evilnat 4.91 Cobra 8.4 [DEX] (OUTDATED LINK)

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Final Words
I hope that the CFW is working fine and without issues for everyone, but if you see any issue, please let me know in my twitter and I will try to fix it as soon as possible: @xXEvilnatXx​

Cobra 8.3 and 8.4 and xai_plugin source code can be found in my Github repository:

• Cobra 8.3: https://github.com/Evilnat/Cobra-PS3/tree/master/8.3
• Cobra 8.4: https://github.com/Evilnat/Cobra-PS3/tree/master/8.4
• xai_plugin: https://github.com/Evilnat/xai_plugin

slightly new to this and couldn't find an answer. i have two slims, one completely functional, and one without a BD. do i need to get separate updates for them, or will the no-bd update also work on my fully functional one as well?

-edited for grammar

 

[XDeltaOne]

Can someone tell me if I can delete Syscon Error Logs?

 

[LuanTeles]

Why is my XMB in DEX Mode every time I install a new Evilnat PEX CFW version?

This is the default vsh mode in PeX

 

[RandomGuy2024]

This is the default vsh mode in PeX

Then why did you ask me why did I make a change when a message appeared saying "An error ocurred during the download operation. (80710A06)" when trying to update xai_plugin since after all it's the default XMB mode? Again with the VSH mode? Did you mean XMB mode? VSH is for the PSP.

 

[Sighfur]

Then why did you ask me why did I make a change when a message appeared saying "An error ocurred during the download operation. (80710A06)" when trying to update xai_plugin since after all it's the default XMB mode? Again with the VSH mode? Did you mean XMB mode? VSH is for the PSP.

I believe Luan was only trying to help, and from a development standpoint, "VSH" is in fact the internal name coined by Sony for the VSHELL, also known as the VirtualShell and is responsible for loading the XMB... This is an executable (vsh.self) loaded by the lvl 2 kernel. In order to provide the ported DEX customizations to our beloved PEX variant, this and xia plugin were highly customized in order to implement these options..
As for your error message, I would check to ensure the console time is set by internet and be thankful we still have developers working on this device, less fire, more reading.

 

[Chubs]

I have released PEX and D-PEX [BETA 2] with [noBD] variants for everyone who want to try them

https://mega.nz/folder/FYtlAaZS#LSVjUjgZAAX6AoxMqeYZEg

Changelog
- Cobra updated to 8.5
- Fixed blackscreen/freeze while launching PS3/PSP/PSX ISOs
- Fixed freeze while installing PKGs from external exFAT/NTFS device
- Reverted patch that caused problems while playing BD movies
- Updated Trophy Unlocker to version 1.1
- Created [noBD] variants for PEX and D-PEX

Download
- https://mega.nz/folder/FYtlAaZS#LSVjUjgZAAX6AoxMqeYZEg

@Evilnat , when upgrading, the installation failed halfway through (PS3 had reboot and failed there) and I received the following error message. It reboot and tried again, successfully installing the second automatic attempt.

• Error: An error occured during the update operation. Restart the system and perform the update again. (8002F155)
• Model: CHECHA01
• HDD: Upgraded to 1TB HDD
• Before Update FW: EvilNat 4.91.2 [BETA 1] [PEX]
• Before Update CEX/DEX: Network > * Custom Firmware Tools > CEX2DEX > Show Information:
  • Firmware: 4.91 CEX
  • IDPS: Original
  • TargetID: CEX
  • VSH: DEX
  • XMB Host: CEX
  • Debug Settings: DEX
• QA: Network > * Custom Firmware Tools > QA Tools > Check QA Flags
  • QA Flags are enabled

Seems like after it auto attempted to update again, everything is working fine. I confirmed that I am on 4.91, Cobra 8.5 in the Cobra menu. Just wanted to drop a note here in case this was unexpected and you needed anything from my device.

 

[Sighfur]

@Chubs I wonder if this error was a result of having Debug settings toggled to DEX as opposed to CEX before flashing, as this is known to cause issues being that we are actually on retail consoles and not true development rigs... When flashing REX or PEX variants I believe we need to be fully swapped to CEX versions, with the exception of course of the VSH portion. Well hopefully some additional info will come down the pipeline, and I am glad it worked out on 2nd attempt in the end. We are still in Beta after-all..

 

[RandomGuy2024]

I believe Luan was only trying to help, and from a development standpoint, "VSH" is in fact the internal name coined by Sony for the VSHELL, also known as the VirtualShell and is responsible for loading the XMB... This is an executable (vsh.self) loaded by the lvl 2 kernel. In order to provide the ported DEX customizations to our beloved PEX variant, this and xia plugin were highly customized in order to implement these options..
As for your error message, I would check to ensure the console time is set by internet and be thankful we still have developers working on this device, less fire, more reading.

I'm only calling it by the name that appears on the screen. I already set the console time by Internet like Luan said and I did read what he said, hence my reply. He confuses me by talking about VSH mode, even if he's trying to help. He's the one who started the fire and I did read (what's on the screen), hence why I told he's referring to a setting called XMB mode, not VSH mode.

 

[Ketxxx]

I'm not sure if this is a bug or something that's been fixed in the new CFW but is there any way to get the PS2 emulator to play PS2 games directly from the disc on later model PS3s? Just seems really weird to *have* to make an ISO for the PS2 games to run on PS3 models without PS2 hardware.

 

[GuilloteTesla]

I'm not sure if this is a bug or something that's been fixed in the new CFW but is there any way to get the PS2 emulator to play PS2 games directly from the disc on later model PS3s? Just seems really weird to *have* to make an ISO for the PS2 games to run on PS3 models without PS2 hardware.

No, it's not a bug. It's simply not possible because the later PS3s lack any kind of PS2 hardware.

There are 3 PS2 emulators for the PS3:

1. ps2_emu (full hardware emulation GS+EE, only for models CECHA and CECHB).
2. ps2_gxemu (partial hardware emulaiton GS, only for models CECHC and CECHE).
3. ps2_netemu (full software emulation, used for PS2 Classics and via ISO mounting with homebrews).

That's why the only option to run PS2 games on non-BC consoles is to inject ISO images into ps2_netemu.

There is a full article on PS2 emulation on PS3 in the Dev wiki: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PS2_Emulation

 

[Ketxxx]

Thanks GuilloteTesla for that nugget. I have a fat PS2 so it's not a huge issue for me but for sake of convenience would have been nice to be able to just plonk a PS2 disc in later model PS3s as well. I'm stumbling around a bit here as my scene is in modifications (software and hardware) for PC related things (vBIOS\mainboard firmware, stuff like that) and I'm trying to gauge what current limitations are so me and a few buddies can see if we can decompile and work around some of those limitations. For instance what you just told me on paper at least there should be a flag where we can override a PS2 disc not working on anything but old phat models by having the emulator ignore the fact its a disc and treating it like an ISO anyway the only thing we need to figure out is if we can decompile and have the level of access we need in the emulator code to accomplish it.