PS3 Install Other OS error (80040208)

[the jester]

i'm on a phat PS3 running 2.80 and was trying to install Ubuntu 10.10. i ran into a problem with Petitboot and had to force shut down the system. when restarting and and attempting to install again, i got this.

i tried different versions of the bld and even used the install disc but it didn't work,
i restored the file system, rebuilt the database and even restored the ps3 but no use.
the only mentions about this specific error code were both not in english and (when translated) didn't say anything on what it was or how to rectify it.

if anyone know error this is, please tell me, i'd appreciate it.

 

[GuilloteTesla]

Try using another distro, like Red Ribbon.

The distro must be prepared in order to be used on the PS3.

 

[Berion]

Screenshot is not necessary. It was sufficient to mention error number: 80040208
Unfortunately, not exist in database on dev wiki.

First of, install last OFW with OtherOS support which is 3.16 (3.15 also be fine). Be sure You will install bootloader which fitting in VFLASH/eFlash region for OOS BLD (I don't know if 2.80 have size checking, last one have for sure). On different models, its size is different (4MiB vs 8MiB). Or choose current CFW versions and OtherOS++. Is there any specific reason why You want doing that on 2.80?

If You would have EID Root Key, You would be able to clear that sub-partition on PC.

 

[the jester]

Screenshot is not necessary. It was sufficient to mention error number: 80040208
Unfortunately, not exist in database on dev wiki.

First of, install last OFW with OtherOS support which is 3.16 (3.15 also be fine). Be sure You will install bootloader which fitting in VFLASH/eFlash region for OOS BLD (I don't know if 2.80 have size checking, last one have for sure). On different models, its size is different (4MiB vs 8MiB). Or choose current CFW versions and OtherOS++. Is there any specific reason why You want doing that on 2.80?

If You would have EID Root Key, You would be able to clear that sub-partition on PC.

i just wanted to see the old startup.

 

[bleepbleep]

I don't know what this error is either. Here is a brief summary of search results that might help you trace the source of the error:

only instance of error code 80040208:

280ofw\update_files\dev_flash\vsh\module\sysconf_plugin.sprx.prx
offset:  0xAB490  opcode1 = 15  RT = 00  opcode2 = 24  RT = 00  error code = 80040208

string "An error has occurred":

280ofw\update_files\Core_OS\emer_init.self.elf
match 1 at 0x9DBC0
...

string "otheros.bld":

280ofw\update_files\dev_flash\vsh\module\software_update_plugin.sprx.prx
match 1 at 0x5FC1D
match 2 at 0x5FC45

280ofw\update_files\dev_flash\vsh\module\sysconf_plugin.sprx.prx
match 1 at 0x13313D
match 2 at 0x133165

string "otheros.self":

no occurrances for firmwares 2.00 and above

string "sysconf_plugin":

280ofw\ps3swu.self.elf
match 1 at 0x5021D8

280ofw\update_files\dev_flash\vsh\module\vsh.self.elf
match 1 at 0x604778
match 2 at 0x6047AE
match 3 at 0x6047E0
...

The complete results are in the archive. It also includes a list of all the error codes in all the ppu elf/prx, though that particular search may contain false postives or omissions. The function in sysconf_plugin.sprx containing error code 80040208 also contains calls to memset, fopen, fread, and fclose.

IIRC, systems below 2.00 OFW that use kboot for otheros.bld, also require otheros.self, i.e., /PS3/otheros/otheros.bld and /PS3/otheros/otheros.self. Are you sure that you are using the correct otheros.bld for 2.80? You should probably be using the one based on petitboot?