SOLUTION

i have many Games that have modified EBOOT (like Duplex or Other Dumper Scene Groups) and When i
Converted them to ISO with genPS3iSO,i get Error 80010017
we have two Methods for Fix This Problem:

1: Download Original EBOOT s

2: use my Method

i tested all Games That get me error 80010017 with my Method and Now They working like Charm

Step 1:Download Tools that Need For Fixing This Error

we use Applications that Created By 3k3y Team =))

First Application that we need is iSOTools v1.33:

Download iSOTools v1.33

Now Download ODDE EBOOT Resigner That Created By @harryoke

Download ODDE Eboot Resigner By @harryoke

Step 2:Check EBOOT with iSOTools

in this step we must check the signature of EBOOTs

for this work ,run iSOTools and select "Verify EBOOT.BIN" from Tools Menu

now select the EBOOT of your Game

if Checking eboot.bin signature was OK your game is ok ,just Create that with genPS3iso and Play

if Checking eboot.bin signature was Fail your must go to Step 3

Step 3:Fix EBOOT For COBRA ODE

Copy eboot.bin signature that was Fail inside ODDE Eboot Resigner Folder
now run "run me.bat" and select "1"

now your EBOOT is valid and you can test that again with iSOTools
now replace modified EBOOT with EBOOT inside USRDIR Folder and Create Game with genPS3ISO

Enjoy
tutorial for all those who didn't succed to install any DLC or PSN game on their ps3 with E3 ODE PRO until now.

Requirements:
- DLC/PSN game in pkg files
- PkgView or Pkg Toolkit GUI
- FileZilla
- MM Full Version, Multiman version for ODE
- a ps3, of course

DLC installation:

- first of all, you'll need to use PkgView/Pkg Toolkit to extract the containing files of pkg anywhere on your PC. Both of them
are pretty easy to use so I'm sure you won't have any problems at this. After the extraction, you should have a folder "BLES-
xxxxx" that contains "USRDIR" and other files
- next, you'll have to install multiman on your ps3. Take notice that if you try to install directly the version for ODE it won't work,
so before this you'll have to install a full version of multiman. You can run/install MM from XMB as the games. After you're
done, run multiman, go to Settings->FTP Service, set it on "Enable (No Timeout)" and leave the multiman opened
- now, the PS3 and your PC must be connected to the same network (wireless router, etc). You need to install FileZilla, run it
and in the host box you must type the ip of your PS3 (it should start with 192.168.1.xxx), in the Username andPassword box
you have to type 'root' and for port 21
- now, you'll have in the right part of the window the folder tree of your PS3. All you have to do is enter in dev_hdd0/game,
search the name of the folder you have extracted in your PC and enter it. There you'll have to copy all the files you have in the
extracted folder (choose Overwrite if it asks)
- done...

PSN game installation:

- you'll need to use PkgView/Pkg Toolkit to extract the containing files of pkg anywhere on your PC. Both of them are pretty
easy to use so I'm sure you won't have any problems at this. After the extraction, you should have a folder "BLES-xxxxx" that
contains "USRDIR" and other files
- next, you'll have to install multiman on your ps3. Take notice that if you try to install directly the version for ODE it won't work,
so before this you'll have to install a full version of multiman. You can run/install MM from XMB as the games. After you're
done, run multiman, go to Settings->FTP Service, set it on "Enable (No Timeout)" and leave the multiman opened
- you'll have to go to File Manager/mmOS -> PS3 Root->dev_hdd0->game where you'll create a new folder with a name as
one as your extracted folder
- now, the PS3 and your PC must be connected to the same network (wireless router, etc). You need to install FileZilla, run it
and in the host box you must type the ip of your PS3 (it should start with 192.168.1.xxx), in the Username andPassword box
you have to type 'root' and for port 21
- now, you'll have in the right part of the window the folder tree of your PS3. All you have to do is enter in dev_hdd0/game,
search the name of the folder you have extracted in your PC and enter it. There you'll have to copy all the files you have in the
extracted folder (choose Overwrite if it asks)
- when you're done, you'll have to rebuild your ps3's database. To do that, you have to enter Recovery Menu where you'll
choose "Rebuild Database". For those who don't know how to enter Recovery Menu, follow the steps bellow:

1. Turn off your PS3 so you see that glowing red light we are all familiar with.

2. Turn on your PS3 and HOLD the power button. Keep holding until it turns off.

3. Now turn it on again but this time it will be a little different. Press and hold the power button and you will hear... 1 beep ...
then 2 quick beeps. At this point, release the power button. If you release it to late it will just turn off again. Return to step 1 if
this happens.

Be sure that your ps3 is connected to the internet before entering mm!

If you have any further questions, just ask.

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Q: What can a jailbroken Playstation 3 system do?

A: When a PS3 is jailbroken, it allows the use of installing package files, which can range from Emulators or programs that
allow you to install free games from a black market marketplace. You can also mod games such as Call of Duty , download
free movies with the removal of Cinavia, which disallowed the downloading of movies onto the system after 3.10 , and run
FTP clients, and much more!

Q: Can I jailbreak 4.70+ ?

A: You can in a sense. You must downgrade first, and in order to downgrade you must have had a console on 3.55 at one
time. Super slims cannot be jailbroken.
Q: I have the E3 Installed an downgraded, what's the next step to get online?
A: To get online you use a spoof, which in retrospect, makes your system think it's on the current version, but isn't.

One common question I find on here time and again is "Can I jailbreak my PS3?" The answer is simple. You MUST be on
version 3.55, and you MUST have 2 PS3 consoles, just to make this easier on yourself. Some PS3 slim models will not be
able to be downgraded, so please refer to the Next Steps part, and check the compatibility there. To check your current
version, on the XMB Main screen navigate to Settings-System Settings-System Info. The "System Version" is where your
current version will be. Consoles that have not at one time been on 3.55 cannot be jailbroken either. So, if you bought a PS3
from Walmart and it came out of the box on 3.60, your out of luck. You may also check the requirements here.

The USB Step:

In order to jailbreak, download the CFW, and plug in your USB flash drive. In your flash drive, right-click and format your flash
drive to FAT32. Once that is done, go into your USB, and create a new folder. Name this folder "PS3" without the quotations.
Inside the PS3 folder, create a folder called "Update" without the quotations. In this folder, you should place the
PS3UPDATE.PUP, which is found in the download for the Kmeaw 3.55 download. You can now safely eject your USB, and
plug it into your PS3.

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 HOW TO DOWNGRADE WITH E3 FLASHER TO ANY CFW OR
ANY OFW 3.55 OR LOWER.
http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=33989

This guide is up to date, and works to get your downgradable nor model PS3 on OFW 3.56 - OFW 4.81 to any CFW.
Including the new 4.xx+ CFWs. It will still work if a higher update is released also.

If you have a Nand model PS3, you can use the validating dumps steps, and patching tools from this guide. But to see how to
setup your NAND flasher and what apps to use to read and write, I suggest using this guide.

All files needed are linked in the guide. So you can download them as you go along when you need them.

If you want to Fast Dual Boot OFW and CFW, you can follow this guide after you have successfully got to CFW with this
guide.

You can also follow this guide if you don't have the limited edition, that comes with the eSATA station. If you are using just the
flasher, you will not have anywhere to plug in your hard drive.
But don't worry, the HDD does not need to be plugged in. When the guide says boot to XMB, just boot to the "cannot find
storage device" screen. Before you do Chapter 2, Part 1, Step 13, uninstall your flasher, replace thermal compound, rebuild
your PS3, and then continue with the guide.

If you are having trouble, feel free to ask questions in the thread. I or another member will be glad to help you.
If having problems, you should also read through the E3 page on ps3devwiki. It will show you solutions to your ERROR
CODES, etc.

I suggest if you are going to follow this guide, to take your time and read everything carefully a few times before starting.

Here is some important information that you should read. Some things in this spoiler may seem scattered, but is good to read
to learn some things about the process. Just remember the most important thing is to get multiple, identical VALID dumps,
before you start Chapter 2. The red text in the spoiler below are notes I added.

READ THIS BEFORE STARTING!!!

Originally Posted by euss

1. Validation of good dumps to prevent permabricks (also to make sure your clip is still
ok) : http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Validating_flash_dumps If you follow my easy validation in Chapter 1, you will not have to
worry about pemabricking your PS3. But still good to get familiar with how to manually validate a dump.

Importance: high priority imo, there is NO undo or debrick after it is flashed. E3 has /some/ checks (e.g. it checks metldr
header to look for nondowngradeable model), but it is known to fail in most other checks.

If you have trouble with Validation steps, upload it somewhere + visit IRC ef.net #ps3downgrade where me and others do this
regulary and post the link.

2. Manual(auto) patching + Debricking :http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/E3#Flas...for_Debricking There are many ways to

patch your dump. But if you patch for 3.55, you need to follow FSM Method steps. And if you patch to 4.xx use noFSM
Method steps.

3. Samsung (multiconsole) update for being able to use E3 universal is breifly mentioned, (not the why though), Use Samsung
update to use your E3 flasher on multiple PS3s. If you are going to permanently install your flasher, then feel free to use a
newer update.

4. Alternatives for PSgrade: http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Talk:Do...PSgrade_DongleDongle will not be needed if you follow

noFSM METHOD in Chapter 2, AFTER GETTING VALID DUMPS!!!

5. Marriage/working BD logic board is needed for QA (no need to do button toggle for dehash btw), install packages and
running games, and solving it:http://www.mediafire.com/?d3hphugs4ld8uxc You will need a married blu ray logic board to
complete the guide. Unless you use a noBD CFW. Also, the button combo for QA is only to verify that you enabled it, and
didn't disable it if it was already previously enabled.

6. More information about QA : http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/QA_Flagging

7. Alternatives for dehashing : http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Downgra...sher#Dehashing QA dehashing in this link is the

method used in this guide. reFSM dehashing in that link is done with FSM, which needs a dongle/jig. Also, the times I tested it
I only got a brick, and ended up having to reflash and just do it Qa dehashing instead. So I would not recommend it.

Good luck!

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO TO YOUR CONSOLE.

Things you will need

1. PS3 compatible with e3 flasher. Any nor chip model PS3. Except those that came with a higher firmware than 3.55 from the
factory. Will work if came with 3.56 also, just follow noFSM Method.
2. an e3 flasher
3. micro sd card formatted to fat32
4. usb downgrade dongle (optional) - Check here to see options for a downgrade dongle. IF YOU FOLLOW noFSM METHOD
IN CHAPTER 2, YOU DO NOT NEED TO ENTER FACTORY/SERVICE MODE. SO NO DONGLE OR JIG NEEDED.
5. USB flash drive formatted to fat32
6. All files and programs needed are linked as you go through the guide.
7. Patience, common sense, and the ability to follow directions.
Before starting make sure you have a nor chip model ps3 that can be downgraded. And never downgrade to a firmware
lower than what came on your PS3 when you bought it new.

Check your PS3's minimum firmware

You can check to see the lowest firmware by using the Minimal Downgrade Version Check PUP file. Just rename to
PS3UPDAT.PUP and place in a folder named UPDATE, then place that in a folder named PS3, and put on the root of your
flash drive. Put in in the PS3 and navigate to system update. Choose update from storage device. Don't worry it won't update
your ps3. It will tell you what the lowest firmware your console can go.
You can also check this chart for firmware and nor chip compatibility.
 CHAPTER 1

Part 1 Install your e3 flasher

correctly intsall
I am going to assume everyone knows how to install there flasher. There are many guides on this already.
If you do not know how to install your flasher correctly go here.

Make sure to tape the clip down to your nor chip and where it connects to the e3 card. Some models have a transistor in the
way of the clip. To solve this problem you need to shave off a little plastic from the clip, to allow it to fit flush to the
motherboard.
If you receive errors when trying to make your backup, most likely the clip does not have good contact with the chip.
Look here to see how I modified my clip. It fits on every model now.
For a detailed description of how I get valid dumps on the first try almost everytime read this
post:http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php...l=1#post886901
Soldering the E3 linker is more reliable than the clip. If you are go
d at soldering, this would be the way to go. You won't have to worry about modifying the cl

DIA-001 + DIA-002 BOARD

VER-001 BOARD
JSD-001 & SUR-001

DYN-001
Part 2 Make some bios backups.

Update flasher - only needed to do first time

NOTE: If this is not your first time following this guide. You do not have to update the flasher again. Updating the flasher is
only needed once, with the Samsung 10.28 update.bin, you can use the flasher on multiple PS3s.

1. Take your micro sd card and format to fat32.

2. Put the Samsung 10.28 update.bin file onto the root of your sd card. Rename to update.bin.
(I use this update.bin to update the flasher, because it will allow you to flash multiple ps3's. Feel free to use a newer update, if
you plan on leaving the flasher installed and dual booting.
NOTE: For fast dual boot, you will need to update to the latest e3 update.bin. You will also have to solder 2 wires. One from
SBE to Nor Tristate on the motherboard, and one from point A (after cutting the trace between point A and B on the
motherboard.
If you are wanting to fast dual boot, refer to this guide, after you have completed this one. Read it more than once before
carefully following the directions.)
3. Take the sd card and insert into the slot on the flasher.
4. Set the switches on your e3 1 and 2 down and the rest up. Turn on the ps3. All 8 blue led lights light up and means your
flasher has taken the update. Press the reset button. (The red button under the esata plug)

Make some backup dumps + easy validation

1.
Move the switches to 1 and 2 down, 3 up, 4,5, and 6 down. Press reset. (The red button under the esata plug)
2. Continue to Make some backup dumps.
3. Press start and wait for the blue led light to light up in sequence. When all lights have lit and alternate flash the
backup is done.
The next steps on validating are (VERY IMPORTANT)
4. Take the sd card to your pc and check your dump with the EASY WAY below. Here are a couple other guides
on how to validate: this guide And this guide.
5. Repeat the backup dump steps, at least 2 more times. It's good to make sure you can backup multiple valid
dumps. That way you have a less chance of getting an error in CHAPTER 2.

EASY WAY TO VALIDATE YOUR DUMPS=

Here is my new lazy, but best way to validate your dump guide:

How to validate your dump, the lazy but best way.

WARNING: THIS WILL ONLY BE A SURE WAY TO VALIDATE YOUR DUMP, IF THE PS3 IS ON OFW AND BEFORE THAT
WAS ON OFW!

1. First make your dump. and copy to your PC.

2. Download norpatch.exe and extract to your Desktop.
3. Drag n drop your dump onto norpatch.exe. If ROS0 and ROS1 both are recognized with what versions the
PS3 was last on, and on now. The dump is valid (SEE WARNING ABOVE).
4. If norpatch says "UNKNOWN" for either ROS0 or ROS1, the dump is not valid (or is on CFW now, and/or
the previous firmware was CFW)
5. Download PS3 Flash_Tool v4.81.rar and extract to your Desktop.
 6. Drag n drop your dump onto ps3dumpchecker.exe. If it says in green OK and asks if you would like to
patch, then the dump is valid.
7. I also recommend to follow these Basic steps to verify if your bios dump is
correct: http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Talk:Va...ng_flash_dumps
8. It is easy if you can read.

confusing way to validate your dumps

http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Validating_flash_dumps
If you don't quite understand the validating guide, you need to learn. Do more research on validating your dumps
before continuing.
Read that guide on ps3devwiki, over and over.
Using BwE NOR Validator or dumpstatistic are good tools that will help a lot to know if your backup
dumps are valid. But you still need to check them manually to be sure.
And make multiple dumps. There has been times I will get 2 valid dumps, but they are not identical
in HxD (Compare dumps with Hxd>analysis tab>file compare>compare). Then the next one will not
be valid. Or when I start flashing will get error and brick. It is very important to validate before
continuing.
You can have someone double check your dump is valid in THIS THREAD HERE. But try and validate them yourself
first. The dump checking thread is only to double check a dump, you think is valid.

IF YOU DON'T GET MULTIPLE IDENTICAL VALIDBACKUPS, DO

NOT CONTINUE!!!
NOTE: The newer updates for e3 flasher make 3 bios backups at once. I suggest you still repeat the steps more times and
check them all. When it makes the 3 at once they will all be the same, so if one is bad the other 2 usually are to.
After making sure you have a good backup dump:
1. Keep the valid backups safe somewhere on your PC. Maybe on multiple PCs, or backup storage like CD or something.
With this valid backup, you will always be able to restore the PS3 if you happen to brick it.
2. Make sure you use the bkpps3.bin the e3 flasher created and continue to Chapter 2. DO NOT USE THE bkpps3.swap.bin
THAT FLOWREBUILDER OR BWE NOR VALIDATOR CREATED, IF YOU VALIDATED YOUR DUMP THE CONFUSING
WAY.

CHAPTER 2

Part 1 Downgrade

Choose a method:

WARNING: If Minimum version checker said your PS3 can only go to 3.56, You have to choose noFSM Method and
choose a. in step 13!

noFSM METHOD - No FSM dongle needed, and will not format your HDD :)
1. After making your backups continue here and leave your PS3 on. There is no need to reboot.
If you patched your dump with the validation guide in Chapter 1, you can skip to step 7.
2. Download PS3 Flash_Tool v4.81.rar and extract to your Desktop if you haven't already earlier in the guide.
If your firmware version is 4.81, it will allow your PS3 to boot to the XMB after patching. You can still use 4.81
Flash tool if your PS3 is on a lower or higher version, only after flashing it will boot to a recovery screen
instead. Don't panic. From there you can install the CFW. It doesn't matter what version OFW your PS3 is on.
(If on higher version, you would need the same or higher CFW version. If there is no CFW version out yet, use
rogero downgrader instead.)
3. Extract to Desktop or where ever you like.
4. Drag and drop the bkpps3.bin onto ps3_dump_checker.exe
5. The program will open, validate (Hopefully you already validated above. But at least this may tell you if you
missed something.), and ask if you want to patch it. Say yes and wait for it to apply the patches.
6. Now there will be a new file named bkpps3_patched.bin.
7. Delete all files from your sd card and put the bkpps3_patched.bin on it, renamed to bkpps3.bin
8. Put the sd card in the flasher.
 9. Put all switches down on flasher. And press the red reset button under the esata plug on the faceplate.
10. Press start on flasher, and wait for blue leds to light up 1 by 1. When done lights will alternate flash.
[You will need the blu ray drive and the HDD, attached for the next steps. So if you are going to remove the
flasher, now would be the time to do so. Rebuild and change the thermal compound, with Artic Silver 5.
11. Reboot the PS3 or simply turn it on.
12. If your PS3 is on 4.80, it will boot to the XMB. If your PS3 is not on 4.80, it will boot to "please connect
controller screen" and after connecting the controller you will see a recovery screen. Like I already said, don't
panic if you see the recovery screen.

WARNING: If Minimum version checker said your PS3 can only go to 3.56, You have to choose a. in the next step![*]Choose
a. or b. ----- a. = if you just want to get to the latest CFW, or b.= for going to OFW 3.55 or lower. Option b. can also be used if a
newer OFW has been released, and a new CFW version has not been released yet.

a. Download a 4.81 CFW like mine here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/9t9cg9...0+4.81+CFW.rar. Latest rebug is REBUG
4.80.1 REX but keep an eye there for new one to be released, and install from XMB -> Settings -> System Update, or if you
patched for a different version and see the "please connect controller screen" then CONNECT THE CONTROLLER! and
install a 4.81 CFW by pressing start and select.
NOTE - The folder structure on your FAT32 USB drive should look like this: root:PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP (Make sure
your PC is not hiding extensions)
After it is done installing, you are now on CFW. If you installed REBUG 4.80.1 REX, Navigate to the game column and open
Package Manager. Choose Install Packages and PS3 Hard Disk. Click on rebug toolbox .pkg to install. Open Rebug Toolbox
and enable Qa Flag, also enable Cobra and Webman. Then reboot the PS3 (full on/off).

If you installed a 4.81 CFW, but want to go to a lower CFW version, you will need to enable qa flag. Either do so with rebug
toolbox, or you can by downloading 4.xx_toggle_qa.pkg, and putting it on the root of your FAT32 USB drive. Then install from
Install Package Files, and run the app. The PS3 will go to a black screen, and there will be no beeps. Then it will return to the
XMB. To verify that Qa Flag is enabled, navigate to Network settings (only hover over it, do not enter) and press
L1,L2,L3,R1,R2, and down on the d-pad. (Hit all buttons at the same time)
Now more options will appear in your menu. Don't change any settings in the debug settings, if you don't know what you are
doing.
You are done, and would only need to install any homebrew apps you want. First one I would suggest isthe latest multiMan.
Here is a beginners guide on how to use it: http://gbatemp.net/threads/multiman-...-guide.291170/

some links to the most popular CFWs

REBUG is the best CFW around. Make sure to read about it at rebug.me.

b. If you are wanting to downgrade and put the PS3 on OFW 3.55, install3.55_Rogero_Dowgrader_RSOD.PUP, from XMB ->
Settings -> System Update, or if you patched for a different version and see the "please connect controller screen"
then CONNECT THE CONTROLLER! and install 3.55_Rogero_Dowgrader_RSOD.PUP
NOTE - The folder structure on your FAT32 USB drive should look like this: root:PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP

If you chose b., continue to Chapter 2 - Part 2 Qa flag.

FSM METHOD = Downgrade to Rogero v3.7 - FSM dongle required, and will format your HDD
1. After making your backups continue here and leave your PS3 on. There is no need to reboot.
2. Download Rogero's PS3 Nor Dump Patcher v0.01.rar
3. Extract to Desktop or where ever you like.
4. Put your bkpps3.bin in the PS3 Nor Dump Patcher v0.01 folder.
5. Drag your bkpps3.bin onto the PS3 Nor Dump Patcher v0.01.exe application.
6. Wait for the app to apply the 3 patches.
7. When it is done, you will now have a file named bkpps3.patched.bin
8. Copy bkpps3.patched.bin to your empty sd card and rename to bkpps3.bin
9. Safely remove sd card from PC and insert into e3 flasher.
10. Make sure you have nothing plugged in the USB slots.
11. Put all switches down on flasher. And press the red reset button under the esata plug on the faceplate.
12. Press start on flasher, and wait for blue leds to light up 1 by 1. When done lights will alternate flash.
13. Reboot PS3 from XMB.
14. On boot you should see "please connect controller screen"
15. DO NOT CONNECT CONTROLLER!
 16. TURN OFF POWER BY SWITCH OR PULL POWER CABLE.
17. Insert your downgrade dongle in the right USB port.
18. Plug in power cable or switch back on.
19. Press POWER then EJECT in that order within a split second. and wait for the PS3 to shut off by itself.
Note-Step 1 and Step 2 folders are inside FACTORY/SERVICE MODE folder from downgrade any pack.
20. Place Lv2diag.self and Rogero_V3.7_PS3UPDAT.PUP onto a USB Flash drive and rename
Rogero_V3.7_PS3UPDAT.PUP to PS3UPDAT.PUP.
21. Replace the downgrade dongle with the flash drive in the farthest right USB port.
22. Turn on your PS3. Wait. In about 3-5 minutes your PS3 will shut off.
23. Take the flash drive back to the computer and quick format to fat32.
24. Place Lv2diag.self (this Lv2diag.self is not the same as the one in the previous step) onto the flash drive.
25. Put the flash drive back into the farthest right port of the PS3, turn on and wait, in about 30 - 45 seconds it will
shut down again.
26. Take out the flash drive, then turn on your PS3. The first thing you will see is SONY when your PS3 boots up.
You will have to connect the controller and set the date, time, etc...
27. Now you need to repeat Chapter 1 Part 2 Make some bios backups. This is IMPORTANT in case you brick
while installing other firmwares. So if you brick on 3.55 you can restore back to 3.55, instead of having to do all
the steps above again.

Part 2 QA flag

WARNING!!! POSSIBLE BRICK! READ CAREFULLY

IF YOU HAVE A MINIMUM FIRMWARE 3.56 PS3 AND FOLLOWED noFSM METHOD, DO
NOT CONTINUE!!! YOU WON'T GET PAST QA FLAG SPOILER, AND IF YOU SKIP IT YOU
WILL BRICK (RLOD)!!!
QA flag. Only follow if you did the FSM method, or if you installed 3.55_Rogero_Dowgrader_RSOD.PUP.

1. Quick format your USB flash drive to fat32.

2. Place the toggle_qa.pkg file onto the root of your flash drive.
3. Put in your PS3. (I always use the right USB port. Only because the PS3 looks there first.
4. Navigate to install packages and install the package.
5. Go to Toggle QA app on the XMB and click X.
6. You will here 3 quick beeps and see a blackscreen, then it will return to the XMB. If it doesn't beep and return to XMB,
reboot and try again. (Remember you will need your blu ray drive connected to run the app)
Step 7. is not necessary. I do step 7. just to make sure the QA flag worked.
7. Then navigate to Network settings and press L1,L2,L3,R1,R2, and down on the d-pad. (Hit all buttons at the same time)
Now more options will appear in your menu.
8. There is no need to change any settings in this menu.

Part 3 Install any OFW from recovery menu

DO NOT INSTALL A FIRMWARE LOWER THAN WHAT CAME NEW WITH YOUR PS3!

Install any OFW from recovery menu

Make sure not to have a disc in the drive. Because the PS3 will look for firmware there first, when qa flagged.
1. Enter recovery menu on your PS3.
The easiest way to enter recovery menu is with condorstrike's app Condor Updater.
a. Install Condor Updater.pkg
b. Run the app from the XMB.
You will now be in the recovery menu, continue with Step 2.

Or use the old fashion way:

a. with the PS3 on press and hold power till the machine turns off.
b. hold power button again til the PS3 turns on then off again.
c. hold power again until it beeps 3 times.
2. Put the OFW3.55_PS3UPDAT.PUP on your flash drive like this:
root:PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP [remember to rename to PS3UPDAT.PUP]
3. Insert into the right usb port of the PS3 and choose option 6. If you used Condor updater there is no options, press start and
select.
4. Follow the on screen instructions.

Now you will be on OFW 3.55.

You can install a CFW from system update on the XMB. Just replace the PUP file with your choice of CFW with the one on
your flash drive.
If you get an error trying to install CFW from the XMB, install from the recovery menu or use Condor Updater 3.1.

Now you are on CFW, and the first homebrew app I would suggest is the latest multiMan. Here is a beginners guide on how to
use it: http://gbatemp.net/threads/multiman-...-guide.291170/

some links to the most popular CFWs

REBUG is the best CFW around. Make sure to read about it at rebug.me.

You can substitute any OFW in Chapter 2-Part 3-step 2., as long as it is not lower than what your console came with new.
It is best to leave Qa Flag toggled on. You can just leave it toggled on and delete the app, if you like.
Or if you are trying to put the PS3 on OFW 3.55, that is not modified at all: after you have completed the guide, toggle Qa flag
off, and install OFW 3.55. Note: you must be on CFW 3.55 to do that.

Now you are on CFW, and the first homebrew app I would suggest is the latest multiMan. Here is a beginners guide on how to
use it: http://gbatemp.net/threads/multiman-...-guide.291170/

What to do if you brick your PS3.

Hopefully everything went smoothly, and you are now on CFW. But if something didn't go right, whether it was your power
went out while flashing, or you were a dummy and didn't validate your dump. There is still a chance you can recover your
bricked PS3. If you do have a valid backup dump, you can most likely recover it.

To do so, follow this guide. If you have a valid dump and bricked, you can skip to step 6.

You can follow me on Twitter @playerkp420 .

I would like to thank the users that helped me figure this out. I may miss a couple because they weren't all from this site.

Thanks to

Thanks @DeathHades for tutorial on Minimum Firmware Checker.

Thanks @Rogero for his firmware.
Thanks @kmeaw for his firmware.
Thanks @Pro.Hack for his unbrick guide.
Thanks @The REBUG team for their firmware and Toggle QA flag.
Thanks @jhax78 for his nor checker guide.
Thanks @TDCroPower2 for the links to the files I needed.
Thanks @* PLAYER 1 for the helpful links, even though it was in spanish.
Thanks @bartez82 for his dual boot guide.
Thanks @slhsm for his downgrade without solder guide.
Thanks @bitsbubba for a thread I seen on ps3crunch with the idea.
Thanks @Mark Webber aka/ @Gumbie for his work with blu ray drives.
Thanks @euss for the added info and ps3devwiki links.
Thanks @condorstrike for Condor Updater
Thanks @cfcolaco for his [Tutorial] Basic steps to validate E3 Nor DUMP
Thanks @baileyscream for letting me copy n paste the e3 linker diagrams from his wonderful guide.
Thanks @studiovpc for his NOOB Friendly Tutorial: Easiest way to validate DUMPS and PATCH them - NOR dumps only
Thanks @Joonie86 for his E3 Flasher: Fast Swap Dual Guide for all OFW/CFW

Last edited by playerkp420; 11-14-2016 at 10:17 PM. Reason: updated 4.81

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If you need help deciding which CFW to use, check out this thread for a detailed comparison.

Useful Tools:
Latest multiMAN
eEID Root Key Dumper
Latest PPC+
Latest Movian (aka Showtime)
Latest mmTOOLS
Latest reActPSN

CFWs:
Latest Rebug CFWs
Latest Rogero CFW
Latest HABIB CFW

Alternate Download Mirrors

Here are my guides for installing the latest 4.xx CFWs on your PS3:

If you're on OFW higher than 3.55, you CAN'T install CFW directly! You need to check if your model is old enough to
be hackable (CECH25XX or lower which includes [all Fats] and [Slims older than June 2011]). If you're lucky enough
and it is hackable, you can use a hardware flasher (NOR Guide | NAND Guide) to dump your 3.56+ flash, patch it and
re-flash it before you can install CFW using the guides below. If your PS3 is not hackable (CECH25XX or higher which
includes [all Super Slims] and [Slims newer than June 2011]), you CAN'T install CFW at all. Your only option would be
to install an ODE to be able to run homebrew and backups.

If you're already on CFW, you can always start with the 2 (optional) steps below before switching/upgrading to the
CFW of your choice:
Dump your NOR/NAND Flash:
1. Download and install the latest version of multiMAN (CEX) from the link above
2. Plug in a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive into the right USB port
3. Launch multiMAN under the Game column

4. Go to mmOS > Press on any file > Open in HEX viewer > PressSELECT >
Press START > Export GameOS LV2: Select No > Export HV LV1: Select No > Export
FLASH: Select Yes

This creates a backup of your NOR/NAND flash so that you can recover using a hardware flasher in case of a (highly
unlikely) brick. It is recommended to do it every time you upgrade/downgrade your CFW just in case something goes wrong.

Dump your eEID Root Key:

This has to be done only once, while still on a CFW version that has a dumper, just in case you want
to ever switch to DEX or access your PS3 HDD on your PC in the future without having to downgrade
back to a compatible CFW to dump it.
1. Download and install the correct eEID_RKDumper.pkg for your CFW version
2. Unplug all USB devices
3. Launch eEID RKDumper under the Game column. It will black screen for 10-15 seconds,
beep 3 times and reboot automatically
4. FTP to your console and retrieve your Root Key/PCK1 (48 bytes) from the following
locations depending on your CFW version:
3.55: /dev_hdd0/tmp/eid_root_key
4.xx: /dev_hdd0/game/FLTZ00010/USRDIR/eid_root_key

Once you retrieve your Root Key, you can delete eEID RKDumper from your XMB as it is not needed anymore.

Latest Rebug CFW:

If you're on a CEX FW, you have to install the REX Edition. If you're on a DEX FW, you have to install the D-REX
Edition.
If you're on 3.55 or lower OFW, or a hardware flasher patched 3.56+ OFW, or any CFW of the same version or lower,
you can install the latest Rebug CFW from XMB by following the guide below:
1. Download the latest Rebug REX/D-REX from the link at the top
2. Verify the md5 hash with @DEFAULTDNB's PPC+
3. Rename the PUP to PS3UPDAT.PUP
4. Put it on your FAT32 formatted Flash Drive under PS3\UPDATE
5. REMOVE any original game disk from the drive and make sure NO game is mounted
6. Plug in the Flash Drive, go to System Update and Update via Storage Media. Make sure you DON'T
Update via Internet or else you would risk installing OFW >3.55!
7. Go to Package Manager > Install Package Files > PS3 System Storage and install Rebug Toolbox
8. Launch it under the Game column
9. Go to Utilities and change Toggle QA Flag to Enabled. This is to ensure easier and safer downgrading
10. Go to Selector and change System Mode to Rebug, this will activate the built-in spoofer (if needed) to
prevent accidental updates to OFW >3.55 and allow PSN access (with ban risk)
11. (Optional) Change XMB Operation Mode to Retail and Debug Menu Type to CEX QA to ensure you have
the Retail menus instead of the Debug menus which you probably won't need

Notes:
Make sure you use the latest version of your backup manager (multiMAN or others) because older
versions are not compatible with the latest CFW or use webMAN as per this post.
Make sure you install the Rebug Toolbox pkg included inside Package Manager because older versions
are not compatible with this CFW.
You might need reActPSN higher than v3.20 to be compatible with the latest CFW.

Latest HABIB CFW:

This CFW can only be installed on top of CEX FWs. If you're on a DEX FW, you have to convert to CEX before you
can install this CFW. If you don't know what CEX/DEX is, you're most likely on a CEX FW.

If you're on 3.55 or lower OFW, or a hardware flasher patched 3.56+ OFW, or any CFW of the same version or lower,
you can install the latest HABIB CFW from XMB by following the guide below:

1. Download the latest HABIB CFW from the link at the top
2. Verify the md5 hash with @DEFAULTDNB's PPC+
3. Rename the PUP to PS3UPDAT.PUP
4. Put it on your FAT32 formatted flash drive under PS3\UPDATE
5. REMOVE any original game disk from the drive and make sure NO game is mounted
6. Plug in the Flash Drive, go to System Update and Update via Storage Media. Make sure you DON'T
Update via Internet or else you would risk installing OFW >3.55!

Notes:
You can enable QA after installation using HABIB's new tool.
Make sure you use the latest version of your backup manager (multiMAN or others) because older
versions are not compatible with the latest CFW or use webMAN as per this post.
You might need reActPSN higher than v3.20 to be compatible with this CFW.

ANYONE CAN FEEL FREE TO LINK TO THIS PAGE AS A GENERIC ANSWER & TIME SAVER FOR THE CONTINUAL
INFLUX OF NOOB QUESTIONS WE GET DAILY.

@mschumacher69 F\/ck using scene files?! they suck and you have to sign up and log in!

Use this link for eEID: HERE

EDIT: I just mirrored it here too: https://anonfiles.com/file/bbd8d0297...375508b5e9dd35

EDIT 2: also I think you should change back (as example):

If you're on OFW/CFW 3.55 or any 4.40 CFW or below

(noobs will read this as "If you're on OFW, OR CFW 3.55, OR any CFW 4.40 or below" and think they can install it on ANY
OFW VERSION)
to

If you're on OFW 1.00-3.55 or any CFW 4.40 or below

(this removes disambiguation imho)