PS3 Model Detection - A homebrew app

A very neat and handy app has been released by rms a dev on IRC.  This little handy app will help you identify: 
PS3 System Target ID
PS3 Motherboard Revision
PS3 BD-Laser Revision
This will then end up giving you your PS3 Model.  It works on 3.41 with dongle and 3.55 with GeoHot's CFW and kmeaw's CFW.  Visit the forum page to view pictures and download this app.

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CFW Patcher v1.0.8r3 released. Easily apply patches to custom firmware

CFW Patcher is a tool that will assist you in applying patches to custom firmwares (e.g. Kmeaw, Wutangrza, and Waninkoko's custom firmware v3.55).

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Wipe History v2.0 released. Clean traces of homebrew

Developer smokin has released the second version to his Wipe History app. This is an interesting homebrew app that is designed to eliminate traces of homebrew apps that are installed on your PS3. Specifically, it cleans out the boot_history.dat and pushlist file.

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multiMAN v1.13.04 released. Copying/Backup speed increased

Developer Dean has released multiMAN v1.13.04. This release includes 10% speed gain in backing up PS3 games, on-screen keyboard support, experimental web browser, and other important fixes.

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Wipe History v1.2 released. Clean traces of homebrew

Developer smokin has released an interesting homebrew app that is designed to eliminate traces of homebrew apps that are installed on your PS3. Specifically, it cleans out the boot_history.dat file.

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Custom Modified Firmware Maker v1.1b released

Custom Modified Firmware Maker is a Windows tool released by zouzzz. The purpose of this tool is so you can create custom modified firmware out of the original PS3 firmware simply by applying patches available for that respective custom firmware (e.g. Waninkoko, Wutangrza, Kmeaw, etc.). Once you have created your desired custom firmware, simply install it onto your PS3.

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[UPDATE] multiMAN v1.13.01/v1.13.02 released. Fixed support for various custom firmware v3.55

Developer Dean has released multiMAN v1.13.01. This version fix support for various custom firmware v3.55 KMW/WTG/WNK/GH) and the latest PL3 payload by Kmeaw. Other fixes are included. You will need firmware v3.41 or higher to run this version of multiMAN.

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Gaia Manager theme: ScreamWorkers theme released

For those who are not a fan of the standard theme that comes with every Gaia Manager, today is your lucky day! Here's a theme called ScreamWorkers that you can use to spice up the look of the Gaia Manager that is installed on your PS3. Keep in mind, you will need to have Gaia Manager installed first, prior to using this theme. Also, you will need Comgenie's Awesome File Manager or an FTP server app to transfer and overwrite the current theme that's on Gaia Manager.

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Hermes' custom firmware v3.41 released. Includes payload v4b, LV1 patch, LV2 patch, and more

Developer Hermes has finally released his much rumored custom firmware v3.41! You will need to first build the custom firmware using the tools provided in the download below ( or at least until we can get our hands on a copy that's already been built--which will happen very soon--stay tune). Once build, just install it onto your PS3. This release includes LV1 patch, LV2 peek/poke patch, hermes' payload v4b, and more. Yes, this custom firmware v3.41 has your PS3 game backup needs in mind, so you'll be able to play backups on it.

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Gaia Manager updated to v2.04

Drizztbsd has informed everyone that Gaia Manager has been updated to v2.04. This latest version of Gaia Manager brings added stability and removes the ability to direct boot ( which was not working properly). The latest LV2 Patcher is based off of Gaia v2.04 for those who do not know about this. Click below to download or to post any questions or comments.

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FBANext build 417 released for firmware v1.92, v3.41, & custom firmware v3.55

A new build of the popular FBANext emulator for the PS3 has been compiled and released. Build revision 417 includes improved frame rate and resolution switching in the settings menu.

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Waninkoko's custom firmware v2 & Herme's custom firmware coming

It looks like Waninkoko is planning to release version 2 of his custom firmware v3.55. According to the source, version 2 will be compatible with the original fat PS3, as well as with the newer slim PS3. Also, version 2 will feature a new payload--avoiding the use of the current PL3 payload, which is causing quite a few problems. Of course, when this version 2 custom firmware is released by Waninkoko, be very careful! If you have been following the news, his first custom firmware released by Waninkoko caused many PS3 to become a piece of brick. Ouch!

In other news, developer Hermes--creator of Hermes payload--is planning to release his very own custom firmware. Unlike the custom firmwares that's been pumping out of the PS3 development scene, this one is based on PS3 firmware v3.41--not v3.55. Oh, how we miss you firmware v3.41.

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Kmeaw's LV2 Patcher updated to version 4

Developer Kmeaw has been busy fixing up this LV2 patcher application---used for running PS3 game backups--and now he's ready to show off version 3 of the patcher. This release resolve a few issues surrounding crashes.

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PS3Win v0.9.8 released. Organize your backups on PC and PS3

Developer ManuNg has updated his PS3Win app for the PC--bumping it up to v0.9.8. For those of you who have not used this or have not seen it, what it does is lets you manage your PS3 games stored on your PC and the PS3's internal hard drive via FTP.

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Rogero Manager v7.9a released. Ready for Kmeaw and Waninkoko CFW v3.55. Stealth mode included

A few days ago, Rogero Manager v7.8 was released in order to play PS3 backup games right from the PS3's internal harddrive using Waninkoko's custom firmware v3.55. You can download Rogero Manager v7.8 or view this thread by clicking here. Today, we can talk about the newest version added to this backup manager, Rogero Manager v7.9a. This latest version is compatible with Kmeaw and Waninkoko's 3.55 CFW. It also brings a stealth package for safer use on PSN, built in LV2 patcher, and much more. The changelog for v7.9a can be viewed by clicking below along with the download.

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Team Rebug is cooking up a new Rebug custom firmware

Developer Cyberskunk and gang has posted a piece of news on their site regarding a new version of their custom firmware called Rebug--it's coming soon. For those who don't know what Rebug is, it is a project to turn a retail PS3 console into a full Sony debug/test machine with all the features that developers have accessed to--those features are hidden from normal stock end user PS3 consoles.

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The Untitled Project - upcoming homebrew game

Thanks to ThatOtherDev, who has released this demo of his new game in development. This could be the future of many homebrew games to come or perhaps even the best so far out there. There still are a few bugs and the game is still in the development stage.

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multiMAN v1.13.00 released. Supports custom firmware v3.55 and PL3

Developer Dean has released multiMAN v1.13.00. This version supports custom firmware 3.55KMV and PL3, checks for proper file permissions, bug fixes, and more.

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PS3FLOW game manager coming to PS3

Developer Miigotu who created the WiiFLOW manager for the Wii (see video below) is planning to release something similar for jailbroken PS3 consoles running custom firmware. He's planning to have full covers in HD quality--front and back that are readable--and in 3D. Lets hope the PS3 version will look as good as the one for the Wii.

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[UPDATE 3] Gaia Manager v2.02 released. Changed payload loader function

It has been awhile since we last heard from developer Drizzt but he's back with an update to his popular backup manager called Gaia Manager. Just like Open Manager and multiMan, Gaia Manager will enable your PS3, with custom firmware v3.55, to be able to run game backups from the console's hard drive.

UPDATE 3: Gaia Manager v2.02 - Changed the payload loader function, should now be compatible with older Gaia Managers.

UPDATE 2: Gaia Manager v2.01 (3.55 CFW only) Features: It does not try to load the syscall every time you start Gaia Manager, but only the first time. that should be fix some crashes when reopening Gaia Manager. It's reported that if the PS3 crashes sometimes you will need to do an hard power off / power on (detaching cable and reataching)."

UPDATE: Gaia Manager v2.0 - Auto-patching of LV2 has been integrated into Gaia Manager, therefore you do not need to run the LV2 Patcher each time you want to play PS3 backups. How convenient!

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