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In 2010, fail0verflow jailbroke the PlayStation 3's firmware as a response to Sony disabling the console's OtherOS feature. It used to be that <span class="plainlinks">[{{FULLURL:PS3 Modding|oldid=9561}} a hardmod was necessary to force a downgrade to load custom firmware]</span>. However, in 2017 a newer softmod exploit was released based around the same concept, using the web browser instead.
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Modding your PlayStation 3 allows you to bypass some protection mechanisms like Cinavia, as well as dump games and transfer files to and from partition types other than FAT32. Here, we've detailed the traditional hardmod method, as well as a new exploit for 4.82 that allows you to get into custom firmware of the same version (currently Rebug/Ferrox).
  
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Modding your PlayStation 3 allows you to do many things;
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One thing to note is that PSN connectivity is still possible on custom firmware, but you can potentially run the risk of getting your PSN ID and Console ID banned. This can be reversed with a workaround involving acquiring someone else's Console ID, but it's not failsafe.
  
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* Bypass protection mechanisms like Cinavia.
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==Softmod <small>(PS3Xploit for 4.82)</small>==
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* Dump games from disc and hard drive.
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:<small>Note: Not all models are supported. Check the linked page for guides that explain which specific models are not supported. You could also refer to the table below.</small>
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* Transfer files to and from filesystems other than FAT32.
 
  
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You can still connect to PSN from a modded console, so make sure you disable auto sign-in, and don't use any homebrew apps while signed in as that will risk getting your PSN ID and Console ID banned.
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See [http://darthsternie.bplaced.net/team-ps3xploit-browser-exploits.html this page on Team PS3Xploit Browser Exploits] to get started. Click on PS3 NAND Writer or PS3 NOR Writer depending on your model, and follow the linked guides.
  
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==Compatibility chart==
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==Hardmod <small>(Downgrade to 3.55)</small>==
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The primary attack vector for custom firmware is a component used for signature verification that could be found in models up until January 2011 (meaning if your PlayStation 3 had a factory version at or lower than 3.55, it could be modded out of the box with a simple upgrade to 3.55). However, Sony would later fix this around 3.56 and newer. To reenable it, it used to be that the console would need to be forcefully downgraded to 3.55. However, a completely different exploit was found in the web browser for 4.82 that could reenable the component given the right conditions.
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This guide has been rendered a little outdated, but can still be used if you're interested.
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To start, you need to get your PS3 on system firmware 3.55 to mod it. If you're on a lower version, just update with [http://www.mediafire.com/?sm8kd6liqzj3jo5 this archived copy of the 3.55 <code>PS3UPDAT.PUP</code>]. If you're on a higher version, you have to use a hardware flasher. See this table for what models are downgradable and what flashers can be used on those models:
  
 
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! scope="row"|PS3 Model<ref>PS3DevWiki. [https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/SKU_Models#Retail_Models SKU Models].</ref>
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! scope="row"|PS3 Model #
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! scope="col"|CFW support
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! scope="col"|Downgradable
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! scope="col"|Homebrew
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! scope="col"|[http://www.progskeet.com/ Progskeet]
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! scope="col"|Method
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! scope="col"|[http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3 E3 Flasher]
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! scope="col"|[http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Teensy_2.0%2B%2B Teensy++]
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-A to CECH-G
 
! scope="row"|CECH-A to CECH-G
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|NAND Writer
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|No
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|Yes
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-H to CECH-Q
 
! scope="row"|CECH-H to CECH-Q
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|NOR Writer
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|Yes
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|Yes
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-2xxx
 
! scope="row"|CECH-2xxx
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|NOR Writer
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|Yes
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|Yes
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! scope="row"|CECH-21xx
 
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|{{✓}}
 
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|{{✓}}
 
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|NOR Writer
 
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-25xx
 
! scope="row"|CECH-25xx
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|{{~}}
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|[https://github.com/downloads/baileyscream/Ultimate-Fool-Proof-Guide--Ps3-Hardware-Downgrading-files/MinVerChk.rar Check]
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|{{✓}}
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|Yes
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|NOR Writer*
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|Yes
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|Yes
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-3xxx
 
! scope="row"|CECH-3xxx
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|{{✗}}
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|No
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|{{✓}}
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|No
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|PS3HEN
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|No
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|No
 
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! scope="row"|CECH-4xxx
 
! scope="row"|CECH-4xxx
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|No
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|No
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|PS3HEN
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|No
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|No
 
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<small>*Only if the firmware [https://github.com/downloads/baileyscream/Ultimate-Fool-Proof-Guide--Ps3-Hardware-Downgrading-files/MinVerChk.rar MinVerChk] reports is lower than 3.55.</small>
 
  
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==Procedure==
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All fat models are downgradable. If you have a [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/index.php?title=Flash_%28Hardware%29#NAND NAND] model (CECH-A to CECH-G) use Teensy++. If you have a [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/index.php?title=Flash_%28Hardware%29#NOR NOR] model (CECH-H to CECH-Q or any downgradable slim PS3) use E3 Flasher. For downgrading you should follow a tutorial: [http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=39766 Using Teensy++/Progskeet] or [http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=33989 Using E3 Flasher]
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'''Important Note:''' As with any modding procedure, failure to perform a single step in the process could potentially brick your console.
 
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===PS3HEN===
 
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If your PS3 cannot run custom firmware, you will need to use the '''PS3 Homebrew ENabler''' ('''PS3HEN'''). It currently takes the form of a hybrid firmware you install on top of the original firmware to get various homebrew running.
 
  
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A complete guide on PS3HEN can be found [https://www.psx-place.com/threads/tutorial-ps3hen-the-great-ps3-hen-all-in-one-guide.24369/ here].
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Once you are on FW 3.55 you'll have to enter Factory Service Mode, to do that either [http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=33989 follow this] (see Chapter 2, Part 1), or use one of [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Talk:Downgrading_with_PSgrade_Dongle these devices].
  
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===BG Toolset===
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[http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=26677 See this guide] for going from OFW 3.55 to CFW 3.55.
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If your PS3 can run custom firmware, it needs to be able to access the webpage necessary to jailbreak the console. Currently this takes the form of the BG Toolset, which you can access by going to <code><nowiki>https://www.ps3toolset.com/bgtoolset/</nowiki></code> in the PS3's web browser.
 
  
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In order to use it, you need to ensure:
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[http://www.ps3hax.net/2013/02/tutorial-how-to-install-4-30-ps3-cfw-from-3-55-cfw/ See this guide] for upgrading from CFW 3.55 to CFW 4.30.
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* The console is between one of these firmware versions: 4.75 <==> 4.91
 
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* The browser has all of these enabled:
 
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:* The Flash Player 9 plugin
 
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:* JavaScript
 
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:* Cookies
 
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* The firmware mode must be either CEX or DEX
 
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* The system time is accurately set
 
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[http://ps3xploit.com/help/bgtoolset.html This page] explains how to use it, including instructions on how to back up the flash memory in case something goes wrong.
 
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Once the flash memory has been patched, you can install a custom firmware that matches the same version as the console's original firmware. Only once you're on the custom firmware can you downgrade.
 
  
 
==Emulation==
 
==Emulation==
 
===RetroArch===
 
===RetroArch===
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{{main|Emulators on PS3#RetroArch}}
 
 
[[RetroArch]] has a PS3 port with lots of working cores that should cover most of the usual targets.
 
[[RetroArch]] has a PS3 port with lots of working cores that should cover most of the usual targets.
  
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===Official Sony emulators===
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===Official Sony Emulators===
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{{Main|Official emulators#Emulators on PS3|Official Sony Emulators → Emulators on PlayStation 3}}
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Main article: [[Official Sony Emulators#Emulators on PlayStation 3|Official Sony Emulators → Emulators on PlayStation 3]]
  
 
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====PSP====
 
====PSP====
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PSP games also work on PS3 through an emulator created for playing "PS3 Minis" from PSN, but compatibility is very limited (less than that of PPSSPP). Refer to PSDevWiki's [https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/PSP_Emulator_Compatibility_List PSP on PS3 compatibility list] for per-game info.
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PSP games also work on PS3 through an emulator created for playing "PS3 Minis" from PSN, but compatibility is very limited (less than that of PPSSPP). Refer to PSHomebrew's [http://www.pshomebrew.net/wiki/PSP_On_PS3_Compatibility_List PSP on PS3 compatibility list] for per-game info.
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==References==
 
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{{reflist}}
 
  
 
[[Category:Console Modding]]
 
[[Category:Console Modding]]

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