PS3HEN "foreign" files/traces on HDD

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I'm contemplating on returning to OFW for some time to do some vanilla gameplay and PSN work before jumping back into HFW / CFW (currently on HEN, planning on using CFW)

I have webman MOD, HEN, Apollo save tool MOD and multiMAN on my HDD right now.

I know HEN has an option to delete all its files (except the webkit ), but I want to know what files the other homebrew applications drop and where, so I can go in and delete them before returning to OFW so I can avoid a ban, bear in mind I don't want to format my HDD.

For example PS3ISO, PSPISO, PS2ISO folders, etc, or "packages" folder, I don't know which folders and files are OFW

Thanks :D
 
That's to much to elaborate, sorry. List is long.

"dev_hdd0/packages/" is from OFW, but DEX one. ;]

I had idea in far past to make such eraser with external scripting but no one was interested. Currently can be achieved by utilizing WMM scripting but that's a lot of work and not much interactive.
 
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That's to much to elaborate, sorry. List is long.

"dev_hdd0/packages/" is from OFW, but DEX one. ;]

I had idea in far past to make such eraser with external scripting but no one was interested. Currently can be achieved by utilizing WMM scripting but that's a lot of work and not much interactive.
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Interesting. Folder has persisted despite being on OFW CEX for basically ever even after format (confirmed cex by toolset)

Maybe if I can learn how to make basic homebrew, I can write a script to debloat and delete traces allowing user to just use the app, delete the homebrew, (delete HEN if using) and revert to OFW
 
Hey all,

As I am trying to restore my users and stuff, I have a sysbup but I don't know if I had webMAN and multiMAN installed and as a result it might break the restoration (sysbup isnt very well coded and will probably mess up on CFW/HFW, especially seeing as webMAN is a special kind of icon on XMB)

OR if anyone just has a chart with OFW structure of dev_hdd0 you can just post that, and I can delete the files made by multiMAN and other homebrew and probably document my work as well.
EDIT: found this: https://gist.github.com/windsurfer1...of-ps3hen-execution-history-and-last-homebrew
it's very old but still has good information, read at your own risk (if anyone else is reading)

On a side note, how does one delete PKGi? Just delete from files and rebuild db?
 
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/dev_hdd0/boot_plugins_kernel.txt can be added

That list looks fairly thorough. The Latest_HEN_Installer pkg is now deleted by henplugin after successful install.

I can go over it a bit more when I get back home later.

The /dev_hdd0/hen/ folder can be deleted, but as said before, the hen_enable.xml and mapped files for hfw tools and pkg manager files cannot be removed, unless mappings are disabled or you use /dev_hdd0/theme/../../ path in front.

Edit: Also for 3.4.0, the path /dev_hdd0/game/PS3XPLOIT/ is there. You can check hen pkg for other paths.

Edit2: I reminded myself lol. I forgot to add the /dev_hdd0/game/PS3XPLOIT path to uninstall hen xai option. I've added it now anyways for next beta and release.
 
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esc0rtd3w said:
/dev_hdd0/boot_plugins_kernel.txt can be added

That list looks fairly thorough. The Latest_HEN_Installer pkg is now deleted by henplugin after successful install.

I can go over it a bit more when I get back home later.

The /dev_hdd0/hen/ folder can be deleted, but as said before, the hen_enable.xml and mapped files for hfw tools and pkg manager files cannot be removed, unless mappings are disabled or you use /dev_hdd0/theme/../../ path in front.

Edit: Also for 3.4.0, the path /dev_hdd0/game/PS3XPLOIT/ is there. You can check hen pkg for other paths.

Edit2: I reminded myself lol. I forgot to add the /dev_hdd0/game/PS3XPLOIT path to uninstall hen xai option. I've added it now anyways for next beta and release.
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Thank you very much for the help!
I have some questions / comments:

1) What's the difference between deleting, unlinking and mapping?

2) In PS3HEN "Service Tools", the "Reboot to Recovery" gives the "System software could not be started properly" screen (CECH2504B)

3) While PS3HEN is enabled, sysbup fails to start (code 80010006) but when it is disabled it works fine

4) Does webMAN MOD's "History Clear" when doing :but r2:+:but tri: also clear execution history?

5) Is hdd0/exdata an OFW folder? It says to delete it in the guide but then where else is PSN downloaded game's rifs saved?
 
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1. Deleting/unlinking is the same. Mapped files are from cobra/payload and cannot be deleted using normal method, as they are remapped using mappath. The mappath code doesn't check the /../../ on purpose.

2. Not sure about that one.

3. Not sure what sysbup is :)

4. Not sure about that either @aldostools

5. Pretty sure that is not OFW, and used for rap files and rap.bin (as of HEN 3.4.0/CFW 4.92.1). The default RIF is stored under /dev_hdd0/home/[userid]/exdata/
 
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Edit: For #2, that is normal, I think. It puts you in a "fake" recovery to install fw, if needed.

Edit 2: Ahh, System Backup, I get it now lol. For sysbup, that is also normal AFAIK, because of mapped files while hen is running. There is an option under HFW tools, maintenance to turn off mapping on next reboot. Also L2 at hen launch disables mappath
 
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Edit: For #2, that is normal, I think. It puts you in a "fake" recovery to install fw, if needed.

Edit 2: Ahh, System Backup, I get it now lol. For sysbup, that is also normal AFAIK, because of mapped files while hen is running. There is an option under HFW tools, maintenance to turn off mapping on next reboot. Also L2 at hen launch disables mappath
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Alright, awesome
I read from aldostools in another post that mounting a game through WMM would delete exec history - but I don't backup my discs and probably won't ever, so that isn't really a thing for me.

History files probably implies vsh pushlist and the exec history but have to be sure by asking him.

Just making sure, by cleaning up literally everything and ROS banking it twice onto OFW, my ban risk is the closest it can be to 0 right? (Probably won't reach base ofw levels because there may be even one file left from it)
 
webMAN MOD creates several paths and files which are documented in:
https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/wiki/~-Uninstalling-webMAN-MOD

Other typical folders used by webMAN MOD and other backup managers:
GAMES, GAMEZ, PS3ISO, BDISO, DVDISO, PS2ISO, PSXISO, PSXGAMES, PSPISO, ISO, GAMEI, ROMS, PKG, packages

When a game is mounted it always deletes the history files used by GameOS.
You can delete these files using 0/delete.ps3?history from the PS3 Internet Browser.

If you want to clear all the traces of CFW, you can backup your save data using the backup/restore option in XMB and format the HDD.
Once you have done that, install OFW and you're set.
 
aldostools said:
webMAN MOD creates several paths and files which are documented in:
https://github.com/aldostools/webMAN-MOD/wiki/~-Uninstalling-webMAN-MOD

Other typical folders used by webMAN MOD and other backup managers:
GAMES, GAMEZ, PS3ISO, BDISO, DVDISO, PS2ISO, PSXISO, PSXGAMES, PSPISO, ISO, GAMEI, ROMS, PKG, packages

When a game is mounted it always deletes the history files used by GameOS.
You can delete these files using 0/delete.ps3?history from the PS3 Internet Browser.

If you want to clear all the traces of CFW, you can backup your save data using the backup/restore option in XMB and format the HDD.
Once you have done that, install OFW and you're set.
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Alright, thanks!

I kind of realized that a little bit ago - If I want to just connect to PSN... why don't I just format it?

All my old accounts have had their trophies synced years before I jailbroke, and frankly their save files are reflected in their trophies. I already backed up whatever I wanted through Berion's guide and I also have a backup from Sysbup (Backup Utility in System Settings) in case I ever wished to go back.

I just need to see if MGS Peace Walker HD has its saves trophy-locked even for the digital version. I can just do that by copying to another user.

The other thing is because I need to platinum Minecraft Story Mode. Though the game was delisted, I had downloaded all the 5 free DLC + 1 (no clue how - I never bought anything on PSN as a kid), but if the game is delisted that could mean I can no longer redeem my entitlement to the DLC or download them.

And I'm seeing conflicting information on whether the DLC can be bought or downloaded - and frankly I don't know if I want to try that yet. Redditors say it isn't possible but a guy posted a long thread on another site detailing all the outcomes and me - with the disc - can still download ingame. I also forgot I still have my old PSN accounts lol im fine

Anywho, thank ALL OF YOU for your help. :victorious:

I'm back with a weird update.
I used Quick format, and just like before, it just deleted a lot of stuff in dev hdd 0 (not everything like BDISO folders) and kept all my users like in dev flash 2.

So because the only thing left on my ps3 was HEN, I installed it and used XMB file explorer. The only real things left is well HEN

But im confused, how is it possible that a NOR format goes through "perfectly" and still retains that much data? All it did was clear photos videos tropsys save data game data etc. I was expecting it to delete everything and show the initial setup screen.

Should I wait to delete HEN so I can get the game/PS3XPLOIT folder out? Or can I use external xml scripting in normal HFW aswell?

I'm just in a very confusing spot. Thanks

Edit: I really dont wanna use full format because that is just way too much work and time
 
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