To mount the partitions accurately and copy files to the PC can I then just use my PS3 with CFW or do I have to do the copy and write back (partitions dev_hdd0 and dev_flash2) using PC with linux installed following your tutorial mounting-the-ps3-internal-memory-on-linux-2022-04-16.pdf?
I can use one of these applications ( Advanced Power Options v1.11 (CFW & HEN), CFW Power Options v1.07) in rebug 4.86 lite to enter safe (boot recovery mode) mode and downgrade firmware or do I have to do manual process by holding power button?
For full backup and restore to a new hard drive successfully when copying back using ftp (Filezilla) the folders dev_hdd0 and all of dev_flash2 can I just copy the two folders over, (dev_hdd0 and dev_flash2 on new hard drive) the repeated files in the transfer do I skip or replace with the new...
Can I downgrade directly from cfw rebug 4.86 lite without risk of brick to this version Rebug 4.84.2 mod?
When I dowgrade firmware the PS3 will lose all games,applications, saves on the internal hard drive, this process deletes all content on the disk?