Quick Jump Daily Digest

Thank you for your interest in the Quick Jump Daily Digest. Get notified of all new content on QJ in our free Daily Digest. To subscribe, enter your email address below and click the subscribe button.

Cancel and Return to page

First PS3 Custom Firmware released

Posted Jan 5, 2011 at 10:21PM EST by Ryan F.

Listed in: PS3 Tags: Custom Firmware, kakaroto, playstation 3 hacks, playstation 3 updates

playstation-3 Here it is folks! Brought to you by homebrew developer KaKaRoTo comes the first custom firmware for the PS3. Now users can install homebrew files via "Install Package Files" without the need of Jailbreak.

Here it is folks! Brought to you by homebrew developer KaKaRoTo comes the first custom firmware for the PS3. Now users can install homebrew files via "Install Package Files" without the need of Jailbreak.

Developer's note:

Thanks to the tools made by the fail0verflow team (and thanks to sven in particular for his work on the pkg/unpkg tools), the first “Custom Firmware” is now available for the PS3!

I see a lot of questions coming up really fast on my Twitter account, so here are the basic things you need to know :

Because of legal/copyright issues, I will not provide the custom firmware to anyone, however, I’ve made available all the tools necessary to transform an Official firmware update, into a custom one, just grab my ps3utils repository from github, compile, then run :

./create_cfw.sh PS3UPDATE.PUP CFW.PUP

This will take the official firmware, unpack it, modify it, then repack it correctly (requires you to install ps3tools).

This should work on Linux and Mac for now, but I’m sure others will do it for the masses and illegally release those files somewhere.

The advantage here is that you can do it for any firmware, if you want to keep version 3.41, then give it the 3.41 update, if you are on 3.55 already and can’t downgrade, then run the script on the official 3.55 firmware and it will create a modified 3.55 firmware.

You can put the file in a USB drive under the filename “PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP” and then go to system update in the XMB, and it will allow you to install the update (even if you’re already on 3.55).

People are asking what are the features of this firmware, it’s simple, all it does is to add those “Install Package Files” options to the Game section of the XMB. It doesn’t do anything else!

This firmware will not allow you to run the currently available homebrew application. Once the homebrew developers re-package their files in a ‘retail’ .pkg format with signed executable, then it will work (this should be coming soon thanks to the work of the fail0verflow team).

Since the kernel is left unmodified, this means that this custom firmware is really meant for future homebrew installation, and it will not allow piracy. I plan on keeping it that way.

This is just the first attempt at custom firmware, and it only contains a minor modification to allow you to install pkg files directly, eventually we’ll get some more options added to it in the future. This is just starting to get interesting!

For more info about the release and to download all the necessary files, head over to the source link below.

Via [KaKaRoTo's Blog]

80.6% of voters think this story ROCKS!

Vote Now!

(25)

(6)

1. Ensure the PS3UPDAT.PUP is in /PS3/UPDATE/ on your USB device.
2. Power down the PS3.
3. Now press and hold the power button, the system will startup and shutdown again.
4. Release the power button, then press & hold power again, you’ll hear one beep followed by two consecutive beeps.
5. Release power then follow the on-screen instructions. You’re now in the recovery menu.
6. Connect the USB device and select “System Update.”
7. Hope for the best.

# RE: RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — jazneo 2011-01-05 23:50

give them month they have working iso manager made for it

+1 # RE: RE: RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — jompsp 2011-01-06 04:32

it's not about piracy, it's about homebrew.

-2 # RE: RE: RE: RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — raymandude 2011-01-06 11:49

you do realize running emulators to play old game is illegal?

# http://www.ps3-hacks.com/category/19 — o.0 2011-01-06 02:09

when i go there there is no dl link

-4 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Dr.Ps3 2011-01-05 23:49

I believe that Ps3 jailbreak uses for lower class and middle class who cannot afford to buy ps3 games. there's no way to beat security system sony.

# Your language is offensive — Skruffy 2011-01-06 00:42

Maybe I can now get the demo firmware off of this ps3 that sits on a shelf maybe

# RE: Your language is offensive — TheReaper 2011-01-06 10:57

psgroove.com/content.php?597-Convert-PS3-Demo-Kiosk-to-Retail-No-Downgrades-or-Reinstalls

# RE: Your language is offensive — TheReaper 2011-01-06 11:01

or
psgroove.com/content.php?508-How-to-Convert-a-Kiosk-(Demo)-PS3-into-a-Fully-Functional-Retail-Unit

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Anon99999 2011-01-06 00:48

I'm really interested to see how well the PS3 would encode videos with a signed port of x264.

+1 # Installing this tomorrow — Nyutan 2011-01-06 01:01

I can't wait for an N64 emu, And various other genius homebrew... Wonder if it's possible to emulate PSP on the PS3.

+1 # Of course it is. — FreePlay 2011-01-06 11:04

The Minis player is a PSP emulator. Mathieulh even discovered the root keys for the PSP's cryptographic hardware in a related file.

# if it means I can unlock remote — FrenchyToasty 2011-01-06 01:32

I would love to use anything on remote play... oh and didn't I see some guy playing PSP on his PS3 in the past?

CFWs will rule.

+1 # I don't know... — Cooguy1212 2011-01-06 01:37

I'm really tempted into installing this, but I don't want to take a chance getting banned from PSN. Would tthat be a problem or can I install this without any PSN problems?

# RE: I don't know... — jazneo 2011-01-06 01:43

sony cant detech it because it use the master key it just come back to them say it normal update

+1 # RE: RE: I don't know... — Snaku 2011-01-07 05:14

You sure about that? I'm fairly certain that if Sony wanted to detect something on your ps3, it wouldn't be too difficult. The trick is that it can be considered semi-illegal (it's akin to spyware), but this is Sony, so I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they ignore the legalities. Or they might even go so far as to make an update specifically designed to brick ps3's with modified firmware.

I'm not saying they will detect your cfw and ban your psn account, but I am saying that it's too early to say for sure. Perhaps if somebody asked the hackers (such as the team overflow guys), they might be able to answer the question more accurately than any of us here can.

# recommendation... — JOshISPoser 2011-01-06 01:44

What would be better, downgrade from 3.5 to jb, or just do the 3.55 cfw?

# RE: recommendation... — jazneo 2011-01-06 01:55

well just wait for homebrew to come out might couple week but there will be some and update for custom firmware it take time to do this and most thie hombrew program have real life

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Walo 2011-01-06 03:13

quick questions, can this be detected by Sony? and is it reversible?

# RE: RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — TheReaper 2011-01-06 11:04

no and yes. just follow the recovery menu instructions i posted up top. just use the normal fw instead of the cfw.

# RE: RE: RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Walo 2011-01-07 00:47

ok thanks

+2 # uhh — Deadly1 2011-01-06 04:23

It is reversable and i been playing on psn all day with it so i take it its not detectable. To reverse it just copy over the Original3.55 update and install through the ps3's recovery menu.

But there's really no point in installing it now without any use.

(i did use it to install the japanese tales of graces F demo though)

# Luckily, you're wrong — Henkibojj 2011-01-06 12:09

If you've been playing on PSN all day with it AND it is reversible, then it's a shitload of good use to me

I haven't signed on to PSN for five months just waiting for a solution or finding a jailbreak/PSGroove device. The PS3 has been quite dead for me lately.

I even delayed my new HDD order because I won't shift HDD without syncing my new (offline) trophies which are, like... 60 of them, unsynced and volatile

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — dark-wightboard 2011-01-06 04:38

They forgot to thank Geohot lol

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — burningafd 2011-01-06 05:47

seems useless to me for now.They should add more stuff then release it.

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — PSNh8ter 2011-01-06 05:52

OK i have installed it but i cant get it to install anything or do i have to use an emulator for 3.55 firmware if so then where can i download one if not then when can we expect a release of one

# The dust is settling — Cap Obvious 2011-01-06 06:49

IRC logs between the author of this small modification to the 3.55 FW, Math and Geohot show that nobody involved is willing to even pursue the path to unlocking lv2 access, kernel patching, or anything that will lead to playing backups in any way, shape or form.

So if you want to run ISOs, you better hope someone like Dark_Alex starts working on it. As of right now, Geohot himself hasn't figured out how to do it and he's not interested.

# RE: The dust is settling — TheReaper 2011-01-06 11:09

they know how, they just do not want to do it.

-1 # Well This is gonna be interesting — Micahel 2011-01-06 07:20

You know this is awesome but Sony is going to do what Sony always does, protect its revenue stream, and when it cant it will just replace the product. It has done this repeatedly with DVD, Mini Disc, PS1,2 and now 3 is surely getting replaced now that the revenue from it is pretty much permanently screwed. So I am guessing that there will be a PS4 announcement this year or a PS3 3.5 at the least.

# We have a shot at changing minds! — haragog1 2011-01-06 07:31

If the ps3 scene (god I hate that word) and specially people at home do this right, we may have a shot at getting on the right side of sony regarding homebrews!

I for once am not going to pirate a single game! (I find only the so-so games seem ok to pirate, 'cose you're bitch slapping the producer for a not so good game, but the great ones seem better with the original copy)

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Beansta 2011-01-06 08:35

i guess windows users cant compile this then (havent got round to installing Mac onto my desktop yet)

very interesting though, might have to get round to doing this on my jap 60gb ps3

-1 # PACK of 10 CE feint ruled an... Pending Approval 10.0000 5.00000 GBP PK 0000003769 — mr t 2011-01-06 09:02

Yes is very detectable by sony and they will ban anyone with pirated or hack software on there ps3 from the psn network (as well as there ip address) bad times.

-2 # RE: PACK of 10 CE feint ruled an... Pending Approval 10.0000 5.00000 GBP PK 0000003769 — TheReaper 2011-01-06 11:14

are you smoking... it cant be detected because it signed using their own keys. when they look it just looks like we are running on OFW. make sure you understand what you are talking about before speaking.

+1 # RE: RE: PACK of 10 CE feint ruled an... Pending Approval 10.0000 5.00000 GBP PK 0000003769 — Wace 2011-01-06 12:39

Won't homebrew give it out with system logging? I.e. yes, firmware seems/is ok, but system logs all the launches, including homebrew packages... does it not? Or does customization in the firmware include no-logging-of-homebrews?

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — PSNh8ter 2011-01-06 12:26

well we all know that DAX is not going to do anything because he sold out to sony and as for goehot and all the rest if their not going to give lvl 2 access then whats the point of all this and furthermore if its possible then why not just add the keys to a ps3 iso and see if it will work it would be like downloading it from PSN store and run without hacking the ps3 right

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — PSNh8ter 2011-01-06 12:46

i would like to say that the comment "Now users can install homebrew files via "Install Package Files" without the need of Jailbreak." is is kinda false because this has no homebrew that will work at this point and something should have been released with this to prove that it works because it seems to be nothing more than a "PROOF OF CONCEPT" i mean when HEN came out for psp ofw 6.35 it had some homebrew that worked with it on the first day of release and yet this has none

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Deino 2011-01-06 13:21

How many people who use custom firmware honestly do not pirate?

If people really wanted emulators, the PC can always do better can't it?

I just hope that it turns out like what the PS2 was in the sixth generation war.

-3 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Deez Nutz 2011-01-06 13:39

I'm guessing the "install package files" option will let you run homebrew in the future? I might have to hold out from buying a PS3 jailbreak dongle.

# Im more interested... — Cooguy1212 2011-01-06 14:00

In the fact that we can do what Sony didn't do that should have been done :).

+1 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — ISOHaven 2011-01-06 14:16

"Since the kernel is left unmodified, this means that this custom firmware is really meant for future homebrew installation, and it will not allow piracy. I plan on keeping it that way."

That is such BS.

1. You don't need CFW. You will be able to install whatever packages you want on the retail FW.

2. As soon as someone signs the backup manager then ANYONE can pirate.

It's impossible to "not allow piracy".

+2 # No piracy for now — SpecialGuy 2011-01-07 01:35

You are wrong about one thing. The Jailbreak method was an exploit in LV2 (ie, the kernel.) Then, because of the lack of security in LV1 (ie, the hypervisor), you could load code from LV2, which would then patch LV2 to allow running of pirated games.

This on the other hand, has NOTHING to do with exploiting LV2. This only allows devs to sign their programs, so that they will be loaded by LV2, HOWEVER they will be running in "LV3" (user mode), which (assuming Sony at least got this layer of security right) shouldn't allow you to change LV2 to allow piracy.

I do agree that piracy is coming though. It is only a matter of time before someone decides to change the backup manager to get around whatever security is there (or to release a CFW with a pre-exploited LV2, thereby allowing piracy.)

-1 # RE: No piracy for now — ISOHaven 2011-01-08 17:21

You didn't understand what I was saying.

If you allow ANY homebrew to run on the PS3, you can pirate. All you need to access (at a minimum) is the USB port.

+1 # RE: RE: No piracy for now — SpecialGuy 2011-01-08 18:27

You don't understand what I am saying. In order to load a pirated game, you have to patch LV2. There is no way around that right now. This doesn't patch LV2. Period.

The process of loading a retail game is different than loading a homebrew .pkg file. This CFW allows us to sign .pkg homebrew files. It doesn't allow us to do anything with the kernel or hypervisor, at all.

To load a game from user mode, we would need more keys, which we don't currently have. To load a game from LV2 is easy, because in LV2 we can tell the kernel to load the game for us. In user mode, we don't have that kind of access to the kernel.

We either need to have access to the kernel, or somehow figure out some other keys, which we don't know.

Also, I can guarantee that the maker of the CFW knows more about it than either of us, and if he is saying that this doesn't allow piracy, it won't allow piracy.

Why do you think there haven't been any Gameshark or similar devices created for the PS3? Because they wouldn't be able to load the game from user mode.

And personally I hope it stays that way. But chances are that someone will come along somewhere to change that.

-1 # --- — TheJoker 2011-01-06 15:45

im still not modding my ps3. none of my systems(ps3/360/wii/pspgo) are modded.

-2 # RE: --- — BryanNitro 2011-01-06 17:28

Quoting TheJoker:

im still not modding my ps3. none of my systems(ps3/360/wii/pspgo) are modded.

Yeah I bet you probably download bootleg movies and music without hesitation.

# ... — SeRosiS 2011-01-06 19:58

Everybody who has been on the internet has pirated at least once.

+1 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Beansta 2011-01-06 19:11

what would be interesting is if someone can get to work on a program that allows all PS3 games to be able to be played via remote play (without editing the disk itself)

# ? — Kaien 2011-01-07 00:36

Does this remove your trophies, save data, minis, and game options?

-1 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — BattleFox721 2011-01-07 03:18

Two things I love the fact he wont support Piracy and I hate cheaters. Will be using this for emulators and the like :)

-1 # RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — Azariel_z 2011-01-07 04:24

So does this goes online udnetected or is another off line mode??
I want homebrew emulators.....but don't want PS3 backups to run, maybe PS2 emulated, but i want to keep my online..

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — bradz7 2011-01-07 05:06

cannot wait till there is some good HB out. xbmc anyone?? emulators?
as for piracy, i use my 360 for that. if i like the game i buy it on ps3. thats the only use i have for the xbox.

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — N.R. 2011-01-07 05:29

So in order for this "custom firmware" to work I have to compile the install files myself? Also this does not allow the use of ISO games AND only work on Linux and Mac (with 80% of people using PC's around the globe). Way to go for creating the most crappy thing I ever heard of! Maybe I'll create a custom firmware out of paper and give away only the bluprints of it...in PDF packed into Z7 container.

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — nehebkau 2011-01-07 09:14

I'm fine with it if "...and it will not allow piracy." is true!

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — fireside 2011-01-07 11:52

I hope that someone develops a region hack now for PS2 and PS1 games on the PS3.

I'd love to be able to play all my old Japanese games on the PS3.

Running PSP games would also be awesome

# hehe — ElfyEikkal 2011-01-07 14:28

i'd love to have something like CWcheats. =)

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — balls 2011-01-07 17:04

not good enough. i will stick to my pskey. piracy forever!

# Oh. — geohot 2011-01-07 20:28

This is my firmware, they stole it.

YYYYYYYYYYYYY

# RE: First PS3 Custom Firmware released — ThavionHawk 2011-01-12 19:16

I'm just looking for a tool release to sine homebrew and pack it for install on this CF. Once that is out, I'll patch, until then I think I'll stick with my prolonged wait for the return of my Ti84 so I can run PSGroove.

I don't need an EMU system, that's what my Xbox and computers are for. That said I really wouldn't mind stacking my games on the shelf and getting faster load times in the doing. Try loading Fable The Lost Chapters on an Xbox from disk, then do it from the HDD, now tell me it's not worth doing the mod? Same for my PSP which comes with the added battery life of lowering the clock speed and not running the UMD Drive Motor and Laser.

# BACKUP LOADER IS HERE — ule bule 2011-01-17 12:36

Search the net for CFW 3.55 Wanikoko it has a backup loader so you can play your backups and it's NOT, I repeat NOT bricking Slims unless you download something without checking it actually is right and load it to yur PS3 then it's your own fault dumbass.

Refresh comments list

Add comment

JComments

Welcome to QJ.Net!

If you want your comments to go live without waiting for moderation, you need to be logged in. Being logged in has its benefits:

Logged in members do not wait for their comments to be approved.
Logged in members can create Profiles to be seen by other users.

So why wait? Create an account or login now! It's easy, quick, and free.

To get started, use the LOGIN boxes, or the REGISTER link below!

Want to learn more about the team who brings you the QJ news?

Read about them now!

QJ.NET Categories
• Apple • E3 • Featured Articles • Gadgets • Games for Windows • iPad • iPhone • MMORPG • Mobile • News • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo DS • Opinions & Analysis • Photography	• PlayStation 3 • PlayStation 4 • PoV • PS Vita • PSP • Rumors • Science • Site News • Tabula Rasa • Wii • Wii U • World of Warcraft • Xbox 360 • Xbox One

Sitemap

Newest Downloads

07/14/2014 - 12/14/2014

GameSonic Manager v3.08 [SingStar Replacement]: Replace Your SingStar Icon	07/17/2014
PSNpatch v4.55.06: Updated Spoof To Get Online	07/17/2014
PKG Installer Mod For 4.55 DEX CFWs	07/17/2014
OPL Manager V12: More Languages, New CFG Editor	07/17/2014
Bruteforce Save Data v4.6.4: New Hash-Check Algorithms	07/16/2014
Eboot Hacker v2.0.0: Build Cheats Into Games With A New GUI	07/15/2014
CFW Setup V4: Spoof 4.50/4.55 DEX To 4.60	07/15/2014
GameSonic Manager v3.08: JB-Format Fixes, More Patches	07/15/2014
webMAN v1.30 Vanilla And 1.30.7U Mods: The Latest In webMAN	07/14/2014
Showtime 04.07.095 For multiMAN: An Integrated Media Player	07/14/2014
Hishamage 4.60 Resigner: Resign PKGs For 4.60	07/14/2014
Nibbler v1.1: A Classic Snake-Like Portable Homebrew	07/11/2014
Nifty Lifty v1.4: Steal Fruit, Don't Get Caught	07/11/2014
IRISMAN v3.12: Anti-ODE Patches, New Mamba Payloads	07/10/2014
PS3 Get CFW Symbols v1.4.1: Port Your PS3 Apps The Easy Way	07/10/2014

Top Jumps this Month
“Halo 5: Guardians..	(12)
PKGView v1.3 Windows..	(5)
China Lifts Ban on V..	(3)
PS3SX, a PSX Emulato..	(3)
WiFiHack Now Availab..	(3)
Doom Aims to be the..	(3)
PSP CFW: 6.60 ME & L..	(2)
PSP homebrew - Save..	(2)
Custom Firmware PRO-..	(2)
PSP Comics Reader v2..	(2)
PSP Homebrew: 6.XX P..	(2)
Constructor HD Annou..	(2)
Drop The U: Zombie H..	(2)
Five Nights at Fredd..	(2)
Choco's Black Ops 2..	(2)
PS3 Proxy: Install g..	(1)
President of Nintend..	(1)
PSP homebrew - PSP..	(1)
PSP homebrew - FuSa..	(1)
Wii homebrew - Homeb..	(1)
New Evidence of Gran..	(1)
PSP homebrew - Prome..	(1)
Gears Of War XMB The..	(1)
PSP homebrew: PSP-Ma..	(1)
Download full Sid Me..	(1)

Quick Jump Daily Digest

First PS3 Custom Firmware released

Related Stories:

Comments

Add comment

Newest Downloads