Evilnat
Developer
Updated version for 4.93, using data from @lmn7's original thread
This thread will serve as a release & brief overview for the updated PS3Xploit Flash Writer. This tool can be used to install custom firmware on any PS3 that has a minimum firmware version of 3.56 or lower.
Features
• Minimum firmware version check
• Current firmware version check
• Custom firmware check
• Hybrid firmware check
• Patch file hash check
• Multiple patch chain checks to prevent memory corruption
• Ability to dump the onboard flash to a USB drive before patching
• Much more reliable memory searching
• Much faster flash dumping for NAND based consoles
Overview
This project is built off of the work of the PS3Xploit Team, who I very much thank for their exploit framework and documentation efforts which made learning about their tools much easier. None of this would exist without them, and they deserve all of the credit for the core functionality of this project.
The project can be considered an "unofficial" update, as the original tool was last officially supported on firmware version 4.85. It's now been updated for use on 4.93.1 HFW and contains new safety checks and features to make installing CFW both safer & easier. This is the result of a collaborative effort between myself, kostirez1, Evilnat, littlebalup & Joonie.
Before using the tool, you'll need to install 4.93.1 HFW. The exploit files can then be hosted via local web server or online, though I recommend hosting locally. After browsing to the exploit page on the PS3, you can select your PS3's flash memory type and the tool will walk you through the rest of the process. If an issue is detected or your console is incompatible, the patch operation will be aborted.
Q: I don't want to or can't host the exploit locally, can I run it from a public server?
A: Yes. The reason I recommend hosting the files locally is because third parties can host edited versions of the exploit that are capable of stealing your IDPS & even bricking your console. This has never happened in the past to my knowledge, but the possibility is there. If you want to use the exploit without hosting it yourself, use this URL.
Q: Why do I keep getting the message "Patch operation aborted due to patch file hash mismatch!" or "You cannot use this tool because you have already installed CFW!"?
A: Either the reason is in the message itself, or you began the patch process but closed the browser before writing the patch to flash. If the latter, you'll need to reboot your PS3 to clear the web browser's memory and then complete the patching process without interruption.
Q: How can I find out what my PS3's flash type is?
A: Check the model number on the back of your PS3 (CECHXXX) and then compare it with the PS3 model chart.
Q: When the tool begins downloading the flash493.P3T file, I see a bunch of weird text appear on the screen. Why is this happening?
A: Your web server isn't serving files with the P3T file extension correctly. You'll need to use another web server, I recommend XAMPP.
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