Following the introduction of 4.84 STARBUGED CFW for the PS3, which also gave us the introduction of Cobra v8.0x from developer @habib, Has now followed up that cfw release with 4.84.3 STARBUGED (w/ Cobra 8.01) that contains some more candy for the scene. As the developer has provided new features once again with this update with the ability to Hardcode Kernel Plugins, which can be useful for things like MAMBA (a Cobra Alternative) as it can not be ran as a kernel plugin. Down below you will see the technical aspects of what this update has provided from Ps3 CFW Developer @habib.​

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• What's New
• STARBUGED Features

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  4.84.3 Starbuged + Cobra v8.01 CFW
  Starbuged = Starbucks Release + Rebug Seasoning​
  
  What's New in 4.84.3?
  
  1. Hardcoded kernel plugin
  2. Whole kernel 8mb is RWX including kernel alloc. you can use sc15 alloc, copy payload and execute like that as well but its better to use opcodes for kernel plugins
  3. Fixed minor bug in non cobra sc15​
  
  what does it do?
  
  • it loads plugins from /dev_hdd0/boot_plugins_nocobra.txt and boot_plugins_kernel_nocobra.txt
  • it fixes issue where nocobra and hdd format will make ps2 not work on bc/semi-bc
  
  what plugins can do?
  
  • load mamba and isolate cobra functions, modify it. e.g ps3mapi without cobra. i hate cobra being bloated with homebrew blockers etc
  
  for devs:
  
  • for mamba payload hdd0 is already mounted, prefer to load your code in main() instead of using the cellfsutil hook...regardless mamba works 90%
  • also dont forget to remove dev_hdd0/tmp/loadoptical flag for bc and semi-bc ps3
  
  NOTE: cobra plugins will NOT work when cobra disabled
  
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  STARBUGED FEATURES:​
  • FEATURE – COBRA 8.01 (Enabled by default)
    • Background running plugins at boot time (sprx)
    • ISO Support: PS1/PS2/PS3/PSP/DVD/BluRay (Split ISO support on FAT32 drives)
    • Network Support: PS1/PS3/DVD/BluRay /PKGs
    • Blu Ray Movie region free functionality NTFS HDD Support (prepNTFS, or multiMAN Required to scan contents)
    • PS2 ISO Support for BC (HW) / non-BC (SW) Consoles
    • Syscall 11 – Cobra lv1 Peek
    • Syscall 15 – Allow execution of any LV2 internal function
    • PSNPatch stealth plugin support
      • ***ISO rips are required to get 100% support, for ex) after disabling syscalls, games like Call of Duty will not be able to play unless you use ISO rips, please DO NOT expect everything to be fully functional when you are disabling the built-in features from COBRA. Folder rips are NOT compatible with PSNPatch’s stealth mode due to its ability to disable COBRA’s disc-less feature for folder JB rips****
    • PS3MAPI support, allows you to attach process on both CEX/DEX via its own API app.
    • Backup Protection Removal, Add full PS3 Backup support on all multiMAN/sMAN/webMAN,IRIS manager forks and Managunz.
    • Allow modification on Syscall 6/7/8/9/10/11/15.
    • Burned/Burnt optical media support for PS1/PS3 Games on All models
    • Homebrew blocker – blocks homebrew access while Syscalls are disabled
    • Added in v8.00 Run payload with Kernel privileges - Added option to run payload with kernel privileges like ps vita skprx. this is a big thing! one can make hooks, printf to socat, do whatever they feel like they need to do. at the current time only one payload is supported at a time. in the future i might increase this
    • Added in v8.00 Boot times speed improved - as there is no stage1.
    • Added in v8.00 PS2 bc and semi bc consoles wont load iso when cobra disabled - disable cobra using opcode)
    • Added in v8.01 Added support for dynamic memory payloads, 5 of them can be started from "/dev_hdd0/boot_plugins_kernel.txt"
    • Added in v8.01 toolchain updated to support dynamic address loading.
      Added in v8.01 For applications, you can also mount em, and unmount em separately
  • FEATURE – Full Polish support for XMB/PS2 Emu (Provide full Polish character support)
  • FEATURE – Cinavia protection fully disabled (Supports optical media/bd iso, AACS must be decrypted)
  • FEATURE – Homebrew store compatibility (Downloading debug signed packages is now available on retail CFW.)
  • FEATURE – PSN/SEN Accessibility (PSN /SEN Accessible , until the next OFW update)
  • FEATURE – XMBM+ Compatibility (XMB Manager Plus developed by Team XMBM now supported via standalone pkgs.)
  • FEATURE – HAN Toolbox Compatibility (HAN Toolbox Support added for testing HAN Signed pkgs on CFW)
  • FEATURE – Enhanced Remote Play (This unlocks the limitation of working apps/games for remote play, by disabling SFO flag check)
  • FEATURE – In Game Screenshot (Allows taking screenshots in Game
  • FEATURE – QA Token compatibility
  • FEATURE – OtherOS++ support enabled (Use Rebug Toolbox to Boot OtherOS with different LV1 patches)
  • FEATURE – Package Manager (Replacement for the standard ‘Install Package Files’ option)
  • FEATURE – FSELF compatibility (Fake Signed ELF is supported)
  • FEATURE (Optional) Toolbox 02.03.00
    • TOGGLE XMB CFW SETTINGS Enable or Disable mysis’s XMB CFW settings plugin v0.1. The feature is available via Network Column on XMB after Enabled.
      
    • TOGGLE COBRA MODE: COBRA mode ACTIVE by default, this option can toggle COBRA mode to enable COBRA 8.00 payload on boot
      
    • TOGGLE QA: Enable/Disable QA flag. Enable for easy downgrade and other extra features on all 3.55-4.84 CFW.
      
    • TOGGLE RECOVERY MODE: Enable/Disable Recover Mode flag. When enabled your PS3 will reboot into Recovery Mode.
      
    • LOAD LV2 KERNEL: Load lv2_kernel.self.[KERNEL_NAME] from USB or /dev_hdd0
      
    • BACKUP/RESTORE XREGISTRY: Backup or Restore the PS3 system settings from USB
      
    • RESIZE VFLASH/NAND REGIONS: Resize VFLASH/NAND Region 5 to allow install of OtherOS.
      
    • INSTALL PETITBOOT: Install Petitboot to VFLASH/NAND Region 5 from USB.
      
    • SET GAMEOS BOOT FLAG: Sets the GameOS boot flag. Use this if your PS3 is having trouble booting PS2 titles after running OtherOS or is accidentally sending you back to OtherOS when trying to enter recovery mode.
      
    • CREATE PACKAGES FOLDER ON PS3: Create /dev_hdd0/packages folder or your PS3 to be used with Package Manager.
      
    • EXPORT HYPERVISOR LV1 MEMORY: Save LV1 memory to dev_usb000 or dev_usb006 or dev_hdd0 if usb is not found.
      
    • EXPORT GAMEOS LV2 MEMORY: Save LV2 memory to dev_usb000 or dev_usb006 or dev_hdd0 if usb is not found.
      
    • EXPORT FLASH TO FILE: Backup your current NOR/NAND to file on dev_usb000. Takes about 45secs for NAND
      
    • DUMP EID ROOT KEY: Dump your eid root key.
  • FEATURE – XMB CFW settings v0.1a (Optional)
    • XMB Icons for various CFW tasks, available in Network Column (on XMB) Simply select and the task is executed!
      
    • Settings – Toggle COBRA
      
    • Dump Tools – Klicense, File Secure ID, IDPS, Disc Hash keyService Tools – Display Minimum Downgrade FW Version, Rebuild Database, Check File System, Entering Recovery Mode (NOR Models Only)
      
    • Advanced Service Tools – Entering FSM (!!!DO NOT Install FW while on FSM that may lead RSOD!!!), Remarry BD drive and RSOD fix
  • PATCHED – Appldr: LV2 memory hash check is disabled (Memory protection on LV2 is disabled in higher level)
  • PATCHED – LV1: Disable System Integrity Check (Safe to use with mismatched COREOS/SYSCON versions or if PS3 is not QA enabled)
  • PATCHED – LV1: Undocumented function 114 (Allow mapping of protected memory)
  • PATCHED – LV1: Skip all ACL Checks (Needed to allow booting of OtherOS)
  • PATCHED – LV1: Peek and Poke support (Unused LV1 call 182 and 183)
  • PATCHED – LV2: Peek and Poke support (LV2 Syscall 6 and 7)
  • PATCHED – LV2: Peek and Poke support for LV1 (LV2 Syscall 8 and 9)
  • PATCHED – LV2: LV1 CALL System call (LV2 Syscall 10)
  • PATCHED – LV2: Allow execution of any LV2 internal function (LV2 Syscall 15)
  • PATCHED – Recovery: Prevent accidental OFW update while on Recovery mode
  • PATCHED – VSH: Allow Unsigned act.dat and *.rif files
  • PATCHED – VSH: Disable NEW PSP DRM Check (Allowing unsigned PSP pkg contents on 4.75 or higher CFW)
  • PATCHED – VSH: Disable Epilepsy Warning for Faster Boot-Up Speed

Download (& Source Code): 4.84.3 STARBUGED​