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Files @ http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/ | |||
== E3 Flasher == | == E3 Flasher == | ||
=== Where to get it === | === Where to get it === | ||
==== Official listed on E3 site ==== | ==== Official listed on E3 site ==== | ||
* World Wide | * World Wide | ||
** http://aliexpress.com/ | |||
** http:// | |||
* Asia | * Asia | ||
** China | ** China | ||
*** http://olygame.taobao.com/ | *** http://olygame.taobao.com/ | ||
* USA / Canada | |||
*** http:///www.modchipcentral.com/ | *** http:///www.modchipcentral.com/ | ||
*** http://www.modchipsdirect.com/ | *** http://www.modchipsdirect.com/ | ||
* Europe | * Europe | ||
** France | ** France | ||
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*** http://www.foxchip.com/ | *** http://www.foxchip.com/ | ||
** Germany | ** Germany | ||
*** http://www. | *** http://www.console24.com/ | ||
** United Kingdom | ** United Kingdom | ||
*** http://www.modchip.org/ | *** http://www.modchip.org/ | ||
* Australia | * Australia | ||
*** http://www.modchipsaustralia.com/ | *** http://www.modchipsaustralia.com/ | ||
*** http://www.ozmodchips.com/ | *** http://www.ozmodchips.com/ | ||
==== Other ==== | ==== Other ==== | ||
* http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/ | |||
=== Picture Guide === | === Picture Guide === | ||
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=== Update E3 Flasher === | === Update E3 Flasher === | ||
1. Use blank micro SD card and copy the [ | 1. Use blank micro SD card and copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin] or [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/VMUFY332/update.bin_links Samsung Update: Multi Consoles] file on it. | ||
It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3. | It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3. | ||
MD-5: 8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD | |||
2, Place the micro SD card into the E3 flasher and flip up all switches except 1 & 2.<br /> | 2, Place the micro SD card into the E3 flasher and flip up all switches except 1 & 2.<br /> | ||
3. Turn the console on and the install will begin automatically. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). <br /> | 3. Turn the console on and the install will begin automatically. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). <br /> | ||
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1. Place a blank micro SD card into the E3. Flip all switches down except the 3rd (Backup). Turn on the console. Once the HD light has stopped flashing, press START on the E3 and wait until the LED's on the indicator have reached 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). | 1. Place a blank micro SD card into the E3. Flip all switches down except the 3rd (Backup). Turn on the console. Once the HD light has stopped flashing, press START on the E3 and wait until the LED's on the indicator have reached 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). | ||
2. Remove the bkpps3.bin from the SD card and [http://www. | 2. Remove the bkpps3.bin from the SD card and [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Validating_flash_dumps Validate] it before doing anything else with it. Once you have done that, back it up again and compare MD5 to ensure that your clip is stable enough for the downgrade process. | ||
<div style="float:right">[[File:Clamp.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Drastic but effective method.]]</div> | <div style="float:right">[[File:Clamp.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Drastic but effective method.]]</div> | ||
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Regarding pressure, it all depends on how many times you have tried to clip it. The more you clip onto the NOR the weaker its pins get, it will no longer make that click sound and it won't stay on its own. | Regarding pressure, it all depends on how many times you have tried to clip it. The more you clip onto the NOR the weaker its pins get, it will no longer make that click sound and it won't stay on its own. | ||
If you are after a permanent install you should put some foam or something squeezable on top of the NOR chip (roughly 2-3cm tall that can compress to 1-1.5cm) and reassemble the PS3 (Which causes pressure on the NOR). If you do not care for a permanent install try using a clamp, clip or vice as seen in this [ | If you are after a permanent install you should put some foam or something squeezable on top of the NOR chip (roughly 2-3cm tall that can compress to 1-1.5cm) and reassemble the PS3 (Which causes pressure on the NOR). If you do not care for a permanent install try using a clamp, clip or vice as seen in this [http://i.imgur.com/gECpD.jpg image]. | ||
Once you have got a successful read you shouldn't start assuming its error free. Check the dump you have and if it appears valid you should not be touching your clip again (to prevent any bricking when downgrading). | Once you have got a successful read you shouldn't start assuming its error free. Check the dump you have and if it appears valid you should not be touching your clip again (to prevent any bricking when downgrading). | ||
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! style="background-color:red | ! style="background-color:red;" | <span style="background-color:lightred; color:white; font-size:100%; ">Warning</span> | ||
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| <span style="white; color:red | | style="background-color:white;" | <span style="white; color:red; font-size:100%; text-align:center; ">[[E3 Nor dump checker|This tool is known and proven to give false positives on bad dumps that lead to permabricks.]] | ||
Use this method: [[Validating flash dumps]] to make sure the dumps are in crisp condition. | Use this method: [[Validating flash dumps]] to make sure the dumps are in crisp condition. | ||
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==== Normal E3 Downgrade Process ==== | ==== Normal E3 Downgrade Process ==== | ||
1. Place the [ | 1. Place the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/e3downgrade%20to%20TF%20%20v1.2/e3_downgrade.bin e3_downgrade.bin] and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card. | ||
2. Flip all switches down, except the last one (Lock/Unlock). Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator. | 2. Flip all switches down, except the last one (Lock/Unlock). Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator. | ||
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==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ==== | ==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ==== | ||
1. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/ | 1. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR_Patcher.rar BwE NOR Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card. | ||
2. Flip all switches down. Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator. | 2. Flip all switches down. Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator. | ||
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==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) - also for Debricking ==== | ==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) - also for Debricking ==== | ||
Requires soldering! See also [ | Requires soldering! See also [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/Manuals/E3%20FLASHER%20repair%20method%20if%20console%20bricked/English-E3%20FLASHER%20repair%20method%20if%20console%20bricked.pdf E3's official PDF on repairing a bricked console] | ||
1. Solder the [ | 1. Solder the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Hardware_flashing#Tristate Tristate] of the PS3 to the SBE pad on the E3's ribbon. | ||
2. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/ | 2. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR_Patcher.rar BwE NOR Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card. | ||
3. Flip all switches down, except the first one (Flash Fun). Turn the PS3 on (If you get a 1101111 error the | 3. Flip all switches down, except the first one (Flash Fun). Turn the PS3 on (If you get a 1101111 error the Tristate is not on correctly). When PS3 is powered on, press the START button on the E3 and wait for the LED's on the indicator to reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator. | ||
From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']] | |||
==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ==== | ==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ==== | ||
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<div style="float:right">[[File:Flowrebuilder-E3-autopatcher.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder : E3 autopatcher]]</div> | <div style="float:right">[[File:Flowrebuilder-E3-autopatcher.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder : E3 autopatcher]]</div> | ||
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/ | |||
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! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks | ! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks | ||
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| ROS0 || [ | | ROS0 || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55 | ||
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| ROS1 || [ | | ROS1 || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV | ||
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| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [ | | trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/rvk-040000.REV rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's | ||
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|}(above patches in a single package + autopatcher file: [ | |}(above patches in a single package + autopatcher file: [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar]) | ||
Using autopatcher from Flow Rebuilder: | Using autopatcher from Flow Rebuilder: | ||
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NOTE: | NOTE: | ||
Once you press START for any writing setting, the first thing the E3 will do is erase the NOR. | Once you press START for any writing setting, the first thing the E3 will do is erase the NOR. Any errors AFTER pressing START will result in the NOR being half erased. | ||
Do not power off the PS3 - Apply pressure to the clip and hit START again - Repeat process until the lights begin to progress. | Do not power off the PS3 - Apply pressure to the clip and hit START again - Repeat process until the lights begin to progress. | ||
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to open TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name | | 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to open TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name) | ||
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Missing [ | | 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Missing [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Hardware_flashing#Tristate Tristate] || Check SBE (Tristate) connection on ribbon | ||
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span> | <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span> | ||
* check solder points (resolder) | * check solder points (resolder) | ||
* refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper | * Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper | ||
* clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70% - | * clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70% - | ||
* use pads or cardboard to press down Nor clip | * use pads or cardboard to press down Nor clip | ||
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* 11000000 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible) | * 11000000 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible) | ||
* 11001100 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible) | * 11001100 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible) | ||
* 11000010 - PS3 is using NOR / you cant use E3 Flasher at the same time | * 11000010 - PS3 is using NOR / you cant use E3 Flasher at the same time | ||
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span> | <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span> | ||
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:b)Brickfix: | :b)Brickfix: | ||
::well done .. you bricked your PS3 :)<br /> | ::well done .. you bricked your PS3 :)<br /> | ||
::Solder SBE to | ::Solder SBE to Tristate .. use Flash Fun Mode (10000000) to reflash the valid back up of the firmware revision you bricked on .. | ||
====TrueBlue Dongle not working with dualboot (only red light)==== | ====TrueBlue Dongle not working with dualboot (only red light)==== | ||
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File:58250 521245854563253 488755509 n.jpg|E3 powered by USB reading itself | File:58250 521245854563253 488755509 n.jpg|E3 powered by USB reading itself | ||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
== External references == | == External references == | ||
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* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html E3 Installation (French)] | * [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html E3 Installation (French)] | ||
* [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html Debricking with E3 (French)] | * [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html Debricking with E3 (French)] | ||