JAILBREAKSCENE - Homebrew, Downloads, Backup: December 2010

PS3LoadX v1.1 released. Using Tiny3D library

Developer Hermes is back and he brought with him PS3LoadX app. This app is an enhancement of the PSLoad app, released by developer AerialX. One of the main use of this app is the ability to load SELF (homebrew apps) files on the PS3 via the use of wired or wireless network.

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Waninkoko's FwTool source code pushed

Developer Waninkoko has pushed his FwTool source code onto GitHub. Once compiled, you can use FwTool to encrypt and decrypt packages. Here's what he said:

Based on 'depkg' by geohot but with the ability to encrypt packages. Still needs some work.

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(WIP) SuiteApp. A text reader for the PS3

Here's another text reader for the PS3, which is still work in progress--SuiteApp is being develop by Fábio Ferreira and will be compiled using the PSL1GHT SDK, an open-source SDK for the PS3. The developer stated that new features are being added, which includes:

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How-to: Create a custom PS3 boot logo

Here's a guide on how to create your very own custom PS3 boot logo. You simply modify the PS3's coldboot.raf file with your design and transfer the newly modified coldboot.raf file over to the PS3 flash--overwriting the original coldboot.raf. Be sure to make a backup of the original coldboot.raf file prior to overwriting. Here's a full tutorial from the author, Ihatecompvir of ps3news.com:

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Firmware package decrypter released by GeoHot

Developer geohot is back with the release of an app called dePKG (firmware package decrypter). This app is used to examine the content of firmware PKG files--currently only compatible with Linux.

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CCC: fail0verflow demos PS3's Epic Fail (video)

fail0verflow shows a demo of PS3's Epic Fail. A member of fail0verflow, Marcan, shows him booting a PS3 slim straight into Linux kernel (Yes it's possible!).

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PS3's Dreamcast emulator compiles and works with PSL1GHT

According to developer drk||Raziel, the nullDC emulator has been successfully compiled using the open source PSL1GHT SDK and is running as should, but there are a few problems ahead.

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27th CCC PS3 exploit talk videos now online

As mentioned in the previous thread, here are the videos of the 27th Chaos Communication Congress hacker conference.

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Hypervisor on firmware v3.15 dumped via the GameOS

Developer graf_chokolo has managed to dump the hypervisor on PS3 firmware v3.15 via the GameOS.

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Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas from all of us at JailbreakScene.com.

Downgrade PS3 using Nokia N800, N810, or N900

Developer lp4u of maemo.org has released a PS3 downgrader that's compatible with the Nokia N800, N810, or N900 phone. You can use this downgrader to downgrade any PS3 running firmware v3.50 to a lower version.

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FBANext build r399 released

Here’s a new version of the FBANext emulator, compiled by MaXiMu of Elotrolado, for the PS3. This release feature changes made by developer jimako123: d_raiden driver and NEC CPU endian fixes.

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[UPDATE] Oops! Wrong dongle master key

Mathieulh just sent out another tweet stating that the dongle master key he tweeted about earlier was incorrect. But we'll get the correct key once he gets a chance to check his notes. This is not the first time Mathieulh made a mistake about the dongle master key.

~~Just a while ago, developer Mathieulh sent out a tweet regarding the dongle master key, in which you can use it to generate keys for any dongles' device id.~~

"By the way in case people missed it, this is the dongle master key (not the 0xAAAA device key): 0x04 0x4E 0x61 0x1B 0xA6 0xA6 0xE3 0x9A 0x98 0xCF 0x35 0x81 0x2C 0x80 0x68 0xC7 0xFC 0x5F 0x7A 0xE8. It works up to version 3.55 included. You can generate keys for any dongles' device id with it if people care."

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multiMAN v1.11.05 released. Experimental PS2 game support added

Developer Deank is back with another update to his multiMAN manager. This release includes an experimental PS2 game support, a fix for mount points reset on launch, and other minor fixes.

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Gliitch’s Awesome XMB stable version released

Gliitch of PS3Hax has released a stabilized version of his PS3 XMB mod—Gliitch’s Awesome XMB. This is a welcome improvement from the unstable release which caused the PS3 to freeze. This stable version lacks debug options and is far from finish.

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E3 Card Reader PS3 firmware v3.55 spoof

Here's an E3 Card Reader firmware that you can use to spoof your PS3's firmware to v3.55, as well as jailbreak your PS3 (running firmware v3.41). As with all current v3.55 spoofing, it will block your PS3 from prompting for an update to firmware v3.55. Also, this E3 Card Reader firmware will simplify free psgroove usage (I'm not sure what that means).

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PS3 firmware v3.55 spoof for Rockbox compatible devices

For those of you who use the Rockbox bootloader on devices like the iPod, Sansa, or iRiver to jailbreak your PS3, you can now spoof your PS3's firmware to v3.55--blocking your PS3 system from requesting an update to firmware v3.55.

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TeaM ACiD1C releases new Acid CFW payloads (Hex)

TeaM ACiD1C just released a few new Acid CFW (custom firmware) payloads, which you can use to load modified firmware onto your jailbroken PS3.

"It is used to load modified firmware, sort of mixed frankenstein Retail +Debug with modifed registry entries and XML files. Short: lets you Add and Change things in firmware."

X3Max news page updated. Could this be the PS3 system masterkey?

X3Max news page has been updated--showing off a couple of new images. The first image, "OH, X3 BAD" and the second showing hexadecimal values. Does this mean that Team X3 is soon to release the PS3 firmware v3.50/v3.55 jailbreak? Perhaps. But we’ll have to wait and see.

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PS3Key firmware v4.5 released. Supports PS3 v3.55 spoof

Team PS3Key have released firmware v4.5 for their PS3Key USB device, which supports PS3 firmware v3.55 spoofing.

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Brick and unbrick the PS3

Developer Marcan managed to brick and unbrick the PS3 using a flasher device--according to his recent Tweet. Little information is known as this time about the flasher device.

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Military-grade portable PS3 built for use in Afghanistan

Ben Heck's latest creation--a rugged PS3 in a Pelican Storm case. This ruggedized PS3 was built for use in Afghanistan. Click below to see "The Ben Heck Show episode 9", which shows how this military-grade portable PS3 was built.

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PS3's XMB modding guide. Use with caution

Forum member gliitch of PS3Hax has posted a guide on how to modify RCO files to customize the PS3's XMB. Use with caution.

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PSX Store v1.5b updated. Homebrew applications added

Online PlayStation 3 store PSX Store has been updated by Teamhades to include homebrew applications. This store is designed to be used on your computer to download application; downloading from the PS3's browser will not work.

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psfServiceMod v0.3.1 released. Hope to solve a few remaining bugs

Developer Klutsh just released psfServiceMod v0.3.1, which is aimed to fix a few remaining bugs.

"For those who have not seen a new build of psfServiceMod is on-line, lets just hope this solves the few remaining bug’s

Why bother updating?
Well to be honest if your not having any problems now, you wont really gain much by updating."

VICE C64 is a Commodore 64 emulator ported over to the PS3 by developer TimRex. This release includes support for mouse, ZIP/GZIP, HUB, multiple disc drive, and more.

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WIP: DeSmuME (Nintendo DS) emulator coming to PS3

DeSmuME (Nintendo DS) emulator is heading to the PS3. This emulator is work progress and is being ported over to the PS3 by the anonymous developer who released the PSX emulator for the PS3.

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multiMAN v1.11.02 released. Launch games from any folder

Based off the Open Manager application, multiMAN function not only as a backup manager, but also as a file manager, an AVCHD and BDMV media player, and can stream content to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) system via Remote Play.

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Team X3 released their own firmware v3.50 downgrader

As they say, it's better to be late than never. Team X3 has finally released a firmware v3.50 downgrader for their X3Max USB product. Unless you've been living under a rock, you should know what's the deal with this PS3 firmware v3.50 downgrader. Click on "Read more" for more info and download.

Another fine release by an anonymous developer--GenesisPlus GX v1.1.This release includes the support of Action Replay codes, as well as the ability to make changes to file paths via the use of GenesisConf.ini file. Click on "Read more" for detail and download.

Well folks, this is the final release of PS3Tetris. Can you believe it? The first public release was only a couple of days ago. Developer slicer4ever was nice enough to release the source code for other developers to improve on this great Tetris homebrew game. As always, you will need to a jailbroken PS3 and a USB flash drive. Check out the video by clicking on "Read more".

Developed by NZHawk, PSPoke is an application that allows you to view and edit the lvl2 memory on the PS3 system during runtime via the use of your PC. This release fixes stability issue.

Developer Waninkoko has just released a new app called FreeFlash, which is similar to Mount Alejandro. Use it to write files to '/dev_fflash' (double f) directory, instead of '/dev_flash'--to prevent system brick and issues.

Close to a month ago, reported on a PC app called PS3Win, which you can use to manage your PS3 games stored on your PC and the PS3's internal hard drive via FTP. Today, developer ManuNg is back with another release--v0.9.6. See below for what's new!

Apparently, there has been some confusion as to what the Mount_Alejandro app does. This app, released less than a week ago, enabled the ability to write to the /dev_flash directory. Therefore, to clarify the purpose of this app, for those who have questions about it, developer PS3MrEnigma will try to explain in detail. See below.

Developer jonlimle has released the LuaPlayer over to the PS3. LuaPlayer is a homebrew application which can run Lua scripts. See below for more information.

Thanks to Slicer4ever, a member of the PS3 Hax Network, for the talented homebrew coding of the Russian game Tetris now on PS3! According to Slicer4ever, the game is nearly complete but does include a few bugs that will be fixed.

According to German site VideoGamesZone.de, it may soon be possible to use the Kinect hardware on the PS3 through the use of the API OpenNI drivers available for Linux. Yeah, you will need Linux to be installed on your PS3 via Other OS.

After the release of the first firmware v3.55 spoof by PS3Yes!, it didn't take long for Cyberskunk of psx-scene to port over the spoof for the majority of USB boards out there. As mentioned before, this spoof ONLY stops the PS3 from prompting for an update to firmware v3.55--nothing more. Therefore, you cannot use it to go on PSN or online or play games like Gran Turismo 5.

Get ready for the 27th Chaos Communication Congress conference because new PS3 exploits will be unveiled! The conference will run December 27-30th 2010. Console hacker marcan, bushing, and sven will be there and are set to give an hour long speech about PS3 hacking and newly discovered exploits.

An unknown developer has released a Sega Genesis emulator called GenesisPlus GX for the PS3. The emulator supports two (2) players, rom in .zip format, save/load state, shader filters, screen stretch, svp emulation, and more!

How-to use:
1) Put all folders so that the following folders, ./genplus, ./genplus/roms, ./genplus/bios, ./genplus/state, and ./genplus/sram are on root of your USB flash drive.

Got an E3 Card Reader? You want to downgrade but worried that the downgrader will cause your Blu-ray movie playback feature to become corrupted? Well, team E3DIY got your back! This is a new downgrader from the team that will prevent such problem from occurring.

Here is the updated steps:

Copy "e3downgrader fix BD beta.bin" into E3 upgrader disk!
Insert E3 Card Reader into PS3 Right-Most USB port (near BD drive).
Jailbreak PS3 the normal way (power then eject), after few seconds, the console will auto shutdown.
Remove E3 Card Reader from PS3, and reset console, it will now enter the Factory/Service mode.
Continue with the rest of the normal downgrading steps (similar instructions found here--start at step #6), using the downgrader package from the download link below.

FBAnext is a multi-arcade emulator for the PS3 system. You can play supported Arcade games on your PS3 without actually going to the Arcades. See below for supported Arcade systems. Note: This revision was compiled and released by CaptainCPS-X of PSGroove.

Support Arcade Systems:

Capcom CPS-1
Capcom CPS-2
Capcom CPS-3
Cave
Neo Geo
Sega System 16 (and similar), System 18, X-Board, Y-Boa
Toaplan
Taito
Psikyo 68EC020
Misc others

Team PS3Yes! is back with their second firmware spoof payload. This one is for firmware v3.55. But unlike the firmware v3.50 spoof, this one only does one thing. It stops the PS3 from prompting you to update to v3.55. Yeah, not that exciting!

What a surprise! We knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Less than a week ago, a workaround was discovered that allowed PS3 owners running firmware v3.50 to log on to PSN without having to update to firmware v3.55--simply by changing the PS3's DNS settings.

E3DIY, the company behind the E3 Card Reader product, just released a quick fix to solve those freezing issues that occur when the E3 Card Reader is removed and plugged back into the PS3, again. The company claimed that it is not just their product that can freeze up a jailbroken PS3 but other Sony products as well.

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