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    PS3 Old firmware advice

    It worked, but not first try. I tried updating to Evilnat 4.90 cew straight from 1.82 and got a corrupted data error. I then tried to enter safe mode to install from there and could NOT get the console to enter it. Tried dozens of times and kept getting "single beep, triple beep, regular boot"...
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    PS3 4.93 Evilnat w/ Cobra v8.5 - (CEX/PEX/D-PEX)

    I'm going to install CFW on a PS3 that I got with OFW 1.82 on it. From what I understand, I should be able to just download this latest version and install it through XMB. I just want to make sure there are no additional safety steps I should be taking. I was planning on checking the PUP file on...
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    PS3 Old firmware advice

    I tested the drive before pulling it apart and a wireless controller worked, so I would assume the wifi/bt board is functioning though I didn't actually connect to wifi. So the plan is Evilnat 4.89.3 regular version and pray I guess - if there is any compelling reason to talk me out of it -...
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    PS3 Old firmware advice

    That's great news! Thank you so much for explaining. So if I download "CFW Evilnat 4.89.3 Cobra 8.4 [PEX] [CEX]" (I couldn't find it with .1 ending), put it on a FAT32 usb drive in an "UPDATE" folder inside a "PS3" folder, and tell the PS3 to update from storage media - that's it? I truly...
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    PS3 Old firmware advice

    I recently acquired a backward compatible 60gb console in great condition. It's currently in 100 pieces undergoing a delid, but once it's back together I plan on hacking it. The firmware version currently on the console is 1.8something. The videos I watched said to update the firmware and then...
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