Mount Alejandro app explained by developer

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.

Rough Spanish Translation:

Mount Alejandro, Quick Explanation:

First of all, apologize for making this post nearly a week after the appearance of the application,

Unfortunately I have not the time needed to update the blog as I wanted, but nevertheless, better late than never, I want to thank all those who have had words of thanks to the program, I am pleased to see that it was well accepted.

Although I could not help but read some comments that came a few days ago and that made me laugh, lack of knowledge by giving statements, without really knowing how the application . That is why what has happened to answer some questions that might exist.

A . Do you use 'Alexander' some unknown exploit?

The answer is NO . The method that uses 'Alexander' to perform its function is very simple, there is nothing magical nor is it an exploit, as I read , still laughing a while ago of some user.

While exploits in the PS3 know, none of them is used in 'Alexander', are not necessary in this case.

B . I have a version that does a spoof version of the firmware, will I be prevented from using 'Alexander'?

The answer is YES . 'Alexander' in its first version check that is running on firmware 3.41.

Unfortunately the payload to make spoof modify the same point that 'Alexander' checks, so in those cases, logically, will block its use.

In case you want to avoid this spoof, I put here an example of how, in a few seconds to avoid having to chnge the payload, only the change will remain active until you dispose or restart the machine:

- With Awesome Peek / Poke, go to the address 0x2D7586 and put the following value 0 × 8534 . This is just one example of how easy it is to change the version in the machine,

The change will NOT be applied in the XMB , since the VSH stays resident and already grabbed the initial starting value spoofed by the payload, but 'Alexander' if you will read the correct value and I work.

C . "Can I use 'Alexander' on a machine debug / reftool?

While the application COULD run on those machines, is not guaranteed . Other than that, 'Alexander' checks the machine model , and in the case you detect a pattern other than Retail, will report that is not supported . 'Alexander' was done with the machines Retail in mind, are those which, logically, most users have.

D . Are the changes using 'dev_Alejandro' are PERMANENT in the machine? Will they remain after reboot?

Although this response is late and logically, The answer is YES .

It was fun to watch as it was argued at first that they were not permanent changes , only to discover that if , as I read of some users.

As such, logically FINAL solely responsible for what we do with our machine and its flash is the USER .

Playing with flash is not recommended if you do not know what is done .

E . Why remove the application so soon?

There is already a downgrader, both free and paid, for many materials, that can fix problems caused by poor handling of the flash ( NOTE: NOT ALL CAN BE ARRANGED! ) and did not have much sense, at least in our view, that could not be freely manipulated.

Other than that, and the possible future release of new exploits by major sceners, this could allow best use of the machine for future ideas.

F . "Play something 'Alexander' in the flash apart from creating the mirror?

The answer is NO . 'Alexander' not play at all the contents of the flash , just create the mirror.

G . "Liberareis the source code of the application?

That is something that both JaiCraB and I have to think.

Although the code is very simple , it is already not wanting to release it, but the consequences could have initials .

As we know there is always stupid people, who enjoys hurting the neighbor , on the internet that is further enhanced, which is why that if the source code is free or the method, would not surprise me to see the / a stupid typical @ @ creating a brick , as happened recently, but this time without using a formal program .

This is the only reason why the source code was not released with the application.

H . Could adapt 'Alexander' to work, for example, in the 3.15?

Of course , if it was for version 3.41 is because it is more widespread among users.

Particularly, I prefer the 3.15, for various reasons, and considering the PS3 I do not play unless occasionally, I do not need 3.41 or above.

I . Can you create a custom firmware now using 'Alexander'?

As I have seen, does not take long to make changes to the XML, icons, sounds entering the XMB, so logically we could say yes.

But with a clarification on this point, 'Alexander' not allow the creation of a custom firmware, allow the installation , or at least your files.

Of course, and I can say, create a real custom firmware (currently using a public JIG), it is quite possible now.

To end the post, just say that as always you can post your questions and comments , both positive and negative about the application.

Greetings.

Source PSGroove