PS3 4.81 FERROX COBRA (7.3) CFW by Alexander [UPDATED v1.01+ Released]

Update [November 20 2016] Version 1.01+ Released (Bug Fix Cobra now fully operational)

Following the release 4.81 FERROX Standard Edition CFW, Alexander has now put the finishing touches on 4.81 FERROX COBRA (7.3) CFW. This firmware comes with all the features of the Standard Edition plus has Cobra v7.3 and all the features like plugin support on boot, ISO support for PS3/PS2/PSP ect, NetISO Support (network loading/streaming of games and movies with ps3netsrv) . Checkout out the full details from Alexander..

Official Support Forum for FERROX CFW: cybermodding.it​

UPDATE v1.01+ Features & Patches Tested Models Installing CFW

• 
  (Google Translation)
  
  
  UPDATE v1.01 & v1.01+​
  
  After considering the reports of some users, alexander updated version 1.01. Console on some fact was not syncing the controller to 'start, if you turn on the console via the Wireless Controller in the same mode. In fact, using the cable, or turning on with POWER button, the problem would not show up. Well, the problem was solved. This problem had previously seen on some firmware. The problem was in the TAR. On the advice of Developer Habib, and Evilnat collaboration, here we give the revision 1.01+
  
  CHANGELOG v1.01 +
  
  • Fixed the Controller to sync Boot via the Wireless Controller for PS button.
  • Fixed XMB InGame.
  
  We thank the users and developer who helped Test. If you aiutassimo more often at each other in the PS3 scene, between Developer and Tester, it would be a different story. Special thanks to Atreyu and Kozárov by PSX-Place site, for testing on older FAT Console. A big thank you also to our @mizio90 for the 'Installer. It must be said that the new version of the CFW was ready already for a while, but I did make late because of the 'Installer
  Thanks Habib and Evilnat for your cooperation to fixed the Controller's question.
  
  
• 
  
  This version does NOT have the Mod Graphics you saw in FERROX 4.80. However it will be added later, releasing a separate version, or a simple package.
  
  The Developer Alexander tells us that the Source Code of its Porting COBRA will be available soon in its Github.​
  
  
  FEATURES:
  
  • Built on the basis of 'OFW 4.81 SONY.
  • PSN / SEN Enabled.
  • Update from any possibility of CFW (CEX).
  • Ability to Upgrade from OFW 3.55.
  • Ability to Downgrade from any CFW with QA active Flags.
  • QA Flags active if previously enabled.
  • FEATURE - Added COBRA PATCH 7.30!
  • FEATURE - Compatibility PS2 games.
  • FEATURE - Compatibility with the 'latest version of ReactPSN.
  • FEATURE - RSOD Bypass Screen Console sufferers RSOD.
  • FEATURE - 4.81 Key to start games signed with 4.81 keys.
  • FEATURE - app_home / PS3_GAME.
  • FEATURE - XMB Support In-Game Screenshots.
  • FEATURE - Support Remote Play.
  • FEATURE - Integrated Package Manager, replaces the classic Install Package Files.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched to remove the LV2 protection.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched the CoreOS Hash Check to prevent Brick Console Downgradate non-Dehashed.
  • PATCH - LV1: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - LV2: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - PS3 BT Remote Patch.
  • PATCH - PS3 BluRay Disc Patch.
  • PATCH - Disabled Epilepsy Message to Boot.
  • PATCH - Disabled Cinavia protection.
  FEATURES COBRA:
  
  • Loading Plugin to Boot automatically, through boot_plugins.txt File to 'internal dev_hdd0
  • Support for ISO PS3
  • Support for ISO PS2
  • Support for ISO PSX
  • Support for ISO PSP
  • Support for ISO DVD
  • Support for ISO BluRay
  • Support for ISO Splittate on Fat32 Devices
  • Support for NTFS formatted devices (dear External Hard Disk)
  • NetISO support (Ps3netsrv) PS3-BD-DVD-PSX ISO / CUE / BIN
  
  
• 
  
  TEST PERFORMED:
  These are the tests carried out by us on the console in our possession.
  
  • 2 CECH2004B - Tested and Working - @ Red Dead and @ modderfantasy
  • CECH2104A - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECH2504A - Tested and Working - @ dodero4
  • CECHG - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECHK - Tested and Working - @ modderfantasy
  
  
• 
  INSTALLING THE CFW:
  
  • Download the CFW at the bottom. Rename the File .pup exactly: PS3UPDAT.PUP and confrontatene the 'MD5 with what you find at the bottom! You can use the Tool md5sums.
  
  
  • Take a USB FAT32 formatted, and create a new folder called PS3, inside this create another 'other still called UPDATE, and inside latter' inseriteci the PS3UPDAT.PUP File, which would be the custom firmware.
  
  
  • Insert the USB in the far right of the PS3 port.
  
  
  • Be sure to: Remove any disc from the player Ps3, Remove any games loaded with any Manager, Disable Internet Connection.
  
  
  • Ok. You can choose to install the CFW from the XMB or from Recovery.
  
  
  • On the XMB will just go into 'Settings' column, then 'System Upgrade' and choose 'With storage media'. Select the CFW and will start the process.
  
  
  • To enter Recovery Instead, turn off the console. Turn it back on by holding down the Power button until the console is turned off again. Now turn it back on by holding down the Power button until you hear two beeps very close. Then release the Power button! Recovery time from the menu, select 'System Update' and follow the instructions.
  
  
  • For a clean installation, you can install 2 times the CFW. You can also go back into Recovery and click Options for Rebuilding the Database and Restore the System File. So you'll have a setup more than clean and safe.

Download (v1.01+): 4.81 FERROX [COBRA v7.3) CFW

Md5: a90225408ba549db8102177100e3083c​

Spoiler: V1.00

DOWNLOAD v1.00 4.81 FERROX COBRA 7.3 CFW
v1.00 MD5: cfa9e3e52c164251c3d96dc1cc6e8d17

Source: cybermodding.it/​

 

I didn't know that I could go down in firmware versions without going to 3.55 first. If so, I'll do that. And yes it was working fine before, that's it's main use. Only reason I updated was to continue to use PS Vue and Hulu on this PS3.

If QA is enabled (it can be toggled with Rebug Toolbox or a QA toggle brew actually but it must have been enabled just after jailbreaking the console), you will have no problems going up & down cfw versions.
There's no risk in trying anyway... [emoji6]

In order to connect to PSN, you can go back to 4.80.1 & spoof fw version with SEN Enabler 6.0.3 or use DEX mode.
Note that there is a new certificate in place with 4.81 & nobody knows yet what it means in terms of new risks...

 

If QA is enabled (it can be toggled with Rebug Toolbox or a QA toggle brew actually but it must have been enabled just after jailbreaking the console), you will have no problems going up & down cfw versions.
There's no risk in trying anyway... [emoji6]



Ok. Thank you.

In order to connect to PSN, you can go back to 4.80.1 & spoof fw version with SEN Enabler 6.0.3 or use DEX mode.
Note that there is a new certificate in place with 4.81 & nobody knows yet what it means in terms of new risks...

If QA is enabled (it can be toggled with Rebug Toolbox or a QA toggle brew actually but it must have been enabled just after jailbreaking the console), you will have no problems going up & down cfw versions.
There's no risk in trying anyway... [emoji6]

In order to connect to PSN, you can go back to 4.80.1 & spoof fw version with SEN Enabler 6.0.3 or use DEX mode.
Note that there is a new certificate in place with 4.81 & nobody knows yet what it means in terms of new risks...

Ok. Thanks. I'll give it a try tonight.

 

Ok. Thanks. I'll give it a try tonight.

Sure, take your time & please report after testing if you can... [emoji6]

 

@Alexander you should check your ps2 stage source too,, I confirmed that one for gxemu was broken, tested on my CECHE01.

There is no update on 4.81, so you should use the same one from 4.80..

Hi Joonie, Ps2 games are not working? Here are working on CECHG04

 

Hi Joonie, Ps2 games are not working? Here are working on CECHG04

Check on CECH C/E. This consoles using different emu than CECH G.

 

Yep. Joonie mentioned gxemu problems on CECH-E. I would take him seriously as he is not the kind of person to say this lightly... [emoji5]️

 

no problem. I also solved this.

 

Cool.... [emoji6]

 

Cool.... [emoji6]

I thank the whole scene and all the developers who are supporting me. This to me is very important.

 

Of course we are supporting you... [emoji6]

 

Thank you for your feedback. Old backup managers should work because they detect 4.81 as 4.75 due the lv2 offsets are almost identical. The problem could be with Mamba not working due the new hashes for explore_plugin, VSH and emus.

Hi Aldo!
I have tested the MAMBA 4.81 test version.
It works great!

BTW, i have experienced a Bug. I saw this bug also in the past versions.
When installing the MAMBA Auto-Loader, the console needs a reboot. When it reboot, i get a black screen, and the only thing to do is to force shutdown.
At the second, or third try, it boot correctly and Mamba Auto-Loader works. Any idea?

 

no problem. I also solved this.

Cool cuz I just reverted back to 4.80.1 and switched to DEX for PSN access. Wasn't working for my BC model. Normally I wouldn't care but was Sony adding new certificates to the firmware I want to be on the latest one. Please keep me informed when ready as I want to update. I fear getting a brick on a NAND system when in DEX mode. NOR soft bricks usually result in a hard brick for NAND based systems

 

Hi Aldo!
I have tested the MAMBA 4.81 test version.
It works great!

BTW, i have experienced a Bug. I saw this bug also in the past versions.
When installing the MAMBA Auto-Loader, the console needs a reboot. When it reboot, i get a black screen, and the only thing to do is to force shutdown.
At the second, or third try, it boot correctly and Mamba Auto-Loader works. Any idea?

Thank you for your feedback.

I've released the source code for Unofficial Mamba/PRX Loader 3.1.2, IRISMAN 4.81 and webMAN MOD 1.45.02 on my gihub.

I haven't verified the black screen bug. If it works at the second or third try, it must be some timing issue; otherwise it would happen always. IIRC the auto-loader was developed before the patch to remove the Epilepsy message was introduced. Maybe it has some relation to the bug.

 

I've released the source code for Unofficial Mamba/PRX Loader 3.1.2, IRISMAN 4.81 and webMAN MOD 1.45.02 on my gihub.

Something is wrong with MAMBA_PRX_Loader_3.1.2.pkg binary on your github. I've completly uninstalled previous mamba versions (using square button on mamba entry in XMB and uninstalled it from XMB too). Then I've checked that I don't have MAMBAPRXL directory in /dev_hdd0/game and I've installed pkg from github.
MAMBA_PRX_Loader.log:

MAMBA/PRX Autoloader Unofficial v3.1.2 (forked from NzV)
-----[LOG]-----
/dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/NewCore/sys_init_osd.self
/dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/payloads/mpl_payload_481C.bin
Error: Unable to find file
-----[END]-----
---[By NzV]---

Please note that there are no mpl_payload*.bin files /dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/payloads/
Previous test version (Mamba_PRX_Loader_481.pkg) had mpl_payload*.bin files in pkg.

 

@piter You can rename payload_4.81C.bin to mpl_payload_481C.bin then everything should work ok.

Looks like @aldostools forgot to change "mpl" to payload in https://github.com/aldostools/MAMBA...AMBA_PRX_Autoloader/source/mamba_prx_loader.c

Thanks for bug report.

 

@piter You can rename payload_4.81C.bin to mpl_payload_481C.bin then everything should work ok.

Looks like @aldostools forgot to change "mpl" to payload in https://github.com/aldostools/MAMBA...AMBA_PRX_Autoloader/source/mamba_prx_loader.c

Thanks for bug report.

Indeed I changed the file names to match the same structure used by IRISMAN. It seems that I didn't change the name in all the places. I will check the error and update github.

Thanks for the bug report.

 

Something is wrong with MAMBA_PRX_Loader_3.1.2.pkg binary on your github. I've completly uninstalled previous mamba versions (using square button on mamba entry in XMB and uninstalled it from XMB too). Then I've checked that I don't have MAMBAPRXL directory in /dev_hdd0/game and I've installed pkg from github.
MAMBA_PRX_Loader.log:

MAMBA/PRX Autoloader Unofficial v3.1.2 (forked from NzV)
-----[LOG]-----
/dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/NewCore/sys_init_osd.self
/dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/payloads/mpl_payload_481C.bin
Error: Unable to find file
-----[END]-----
---[By NzV]---

Please note that there are no mpl_payload*.bin files /dev_hdd0/game/MAMBAPRXL/USRDIR/payloads/
Previous test version (Mamba_PRX_Loader_481.pkg) had mpl_payload*.bin files in pkg.

Hello Piter
I have updated MAMBA/PRX Autoloader Unofficial v3.1.3 with the fixed path for the payload.
https://github.com/aldostools/MAMBA_PRX_Loader/tree/master/binaries

If you find any additional issues, do not hesitate to report them.

 

Following the release 4.81 FERROX Standard Edition CFW, Alexander has now put the finishing touches on 4.81 FERROX COBRA (7.3) CFW. This firmware comes with all the features of the Standard Edition plus has Cobra v7.3 and all the features like plugin support on boot, ISO support for PS3/PS2/PSP ect, NetISO Support (network loading/streaming of games and movies with ps3netsrv) . Checkout out the full details from Alexander..


View attachment 7118
Official Support Forum for FERROX CFW: cybermodding.it​

Features & Patches Tested Models Installing CFW

• 
  
  This version does NOT have the Mod Graphics you saw in FERROX 4.80. However it will be added later, releasing a separate version, or a simple package.
  
  The Developer Alexander tells us that the Source Code of its Porting COBRA will be available soon in its Github.​
  
  
  FEATURES:
  
  • Built on the basis of 'OFW 4.81 SONY.
  • PSN / SEN Enabled.
  • Update from any possibility of CFW (CEX).
  • Ability to Upgrade from OFW 3.55.
  • Ability to Downgrade from any CFW with QA active Flags.
  • QA Flags active if previously enabled.
  • FEATURE - Added COBRA PATCH 7.30!
  • FEATURE - Compatibility PS2 games.
  • FEATURE - Compatibility with the 'latest version of ReactPSN.
  • FEATURE - RSOD Bypass Screen Console sufferers RSOD.
  • FEATURE - 4.81 Key to start games signed with 4.81 keys.
  • FEATURE - app_home / PS3_GAME.
  • FEATURE - XMB Support In-Game Screenshots.
  • FEATURE - Support Remote Play.
  • FEATURE - Integrated Package Manager, replaces the classic Install Package Files.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched to remove the LV2 protection.
  • PATCH - LV1: Patched the CoreOS Hash Check to prevent Brick Console Downgradate non-Dehashed.
  • PATCH - LV1: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - LV2: Peek & Poke.
  • PATCH - PS3 BT Remote Patch.
  • PATCH - PS3 BluRay Disc Patch.
  • PATCH - Disabled Epilepsy Message to Boot.
  • PATCH - Disabled Cinavia protection.
  FEATURES COBRA:
  
  • Loading Plugin to Boot automatically, through boot_plugins.txt File to 'internal dev_hdd0
  • Support for ISO PS3
  • Support for ISO PS2
  • Support for ISO PSX
  • Support for ISO PSP
  • Support for ISO DVD
  • Support for ISO BluRay
  • Support for ISO Splittate on Fat32 Devices
  • Support for NTFS formatted devices (dear External Hard Disk)
  • NetISO support (Ps3netsrv) PS3-BD-DVD-PSX ISO / CUE / BIN
  
  
• 
  
  TEST PERFORMED:
  These are the tests carried out by us on the console in our possession.
  
  • 2 CECH2004B - Tested and Working - @ Red Dead and @ modderfantasy
  • CECH2104A - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECH2504A - Tested and Working - @ dodero4
  • CECHG - Tested and Working - @ LIZZO
  • CECHK - Tested and Working - @ modderfantasy
  
  
• 
  INSTALLING THE CFW:
  
  • Download the CFW at the bottom. Rename the File .pup exactly: PS3UPDAT.PUP and confrontatene the 'MD5 with what you find at the bottom! You can use the Tool md5sums.
  
  
  • Take a USB FAT32 formatted, and create a new folder called PS3, inside this create another 'other still called UPDATE, and inside latter' inseriteci the PS3UPDAT.PUP File, which would be the custom firmware.
  
  
  • Insert the USB in the far right of the PS3 port.
  
  
  • Be sure to: Remove any disc from the player Ps3, Remove any games loaded with any Manager, Disable Internet Connection.
  
  
  • Ok. You can choose to install the CFW from the XMB or from Recovery.
  
  
  • On the XMB will just go into 'Settings' column, then 'System Upgrade' and choose 'With storage media'. Select the CFW and will start the process.
  
  
  • To enter Recovery Instead, turn off the console. Turn it back on by holding down the Power button until the console is turned off again. Now turn it back on by holding down the Power button until you hear two beeps very close. Then release the Power button! Recovery time from the menu, select 'System Update' and follow the instructions.
  
  
  • For a clean installation, you can install 2 times the CFW. You can also go back into Recovery and click Options for Rebuilding the Database and Restore the System File. So you'll have a setup more than clean and safe.

DOWNLOAD 4.81 FERROX COBRA 7.3 CFW

MD5: cfa9e3e52c164251c3d96dc1cc6e8d17​

Source: cybermodding.it/​

is there a way to toggle cobra mode on/off ?? i'd like to use cobra version yeah and need to turn cobra off for some other reasons sometimes .. how can it be done ?? thank you so much ..

 

is there a way to toggle cobra mode on/off ?? i'd like to use cobra version yeah and need to turn cobra off for some other reasons sometimes .. how can it be done ?? thank you so much ..

You just need to rename stage2.bin in /dev_blind/sys to any other name. e.g. stage2_disabled.bin

In webMAN MOD you can use the combo L3+L2+TRIANGLE, but first you have to enable it in /setup.ps3

For some vanity reason in the others CFW, the devs decided to use a different path to place Cobra's stage2

To re-enable Cobra, you have to access /dev_blind (using FTP, mmOS or File Manager) and rename the file back to stage2.bin

 

is there a way to toggle cobra mode on/off ?? i'd like to use cobra version yeah and need to turn cobra off for some other reasons sometimes .. how can it be done ?? thank you so much ..

If you don't want to do it manually or rely on wMM, habib updated a Cobra toggler app when he released 7.30 I think.
It should work fine.
https://m.sendspace.com/file/f7rf2d