PS3 4.88.2 Evilnat Cobra (8.3) Custom FirmWare (CFW-CEX) Released

UPDATE 4.88.2: PS3 Developer @Evilnat has updated and released 4.88.2 Evilnat (Cobra 8.3) CFW , there is a number of new options like an added File manager, Option to toggle Cobra version, and various other new options detailed in the changlog provided below. Also the developer has provided a number of fixes and improvements, View all the details of 4.88.2 release of this latest CFW by @Evilnat

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.Original release (4.88.1) Developer @Evilnat (creator of releases like SEN Enabler and PAUD Unpacker) has created and released 4.88 EVILNAT's COBRA CFW, following the success of 4.87 Evilnat's CFW, the developer provides another trusted CFW release that provides the Cobra Payload and all the features it brings (note: MAMBA is an alternative to the Cobra Payload, Cobra is included in firmware's where as MAMBA is typically injected in a Standard CEX CFW via a homebrew app. See all the details of this CFW Release below

Also Included are: noBD / noBT / noBD & noBT CFW Builds (for damaged console's to make them usable again)
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CFW 4.88.2 Evilnat release details

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  4.88.2 EVILNAT (COBRA 8.3)​
  
  Changelog
  
  • Fixed memory leak in LV2 kernel while Cobra is enabled
  • Added option to dump ERK (eid_root_key) through xai_plugin (from flatz's EID root key dumper)
  • Added option to dump LV2 through xai_plugin
  • Added option to dump LV1 through xai_plugin
  • Added File Manager in xai_plugin (by DeViL303)
  • Added option to toggle Cobra version, release (default in CFW) and debug (get debug logs through socat)
  • Manual FAN speed now works with Cobra disabled too
  • Added system to block login in on PSN/SEN while CFW syscalls are enabled (by DeViL303)
  • Added sort games by name and date options (by aldostools)
  • xai_plugin translated to Brazilian (thanks to jcorrea and LuanTeles)
  • xai_plugin translated to Polish (thanks to KcrPLo and Agrippa)
  • xai_plugin translated to Italian (thanks to Sheireen)
  • xai_plugin translated to Chinese Traditional/Simplified (thanks to xiaoyang)
  • xai_plugin translated to Spanish
  
  Features
  
  • Made out of 4.88 OFW
  • Made manually without automatic tools
  • SEN/PSN enabled
  • Disabled deletion of unsigned act.dat and .rif files
  • Allowed unsigned act.dat and .rif files
  • Allowed running of unsigned applications
  • Compatibility with FSELF
  • C00 demo unlocker
  • Disabled LIC.EDAT license check
  • Can be installed over 3.55 OFW
  • Can be installed over +3.56 OFW (bguerville Toolset)
  • Can be installed over any CFW CEX
  • COBRA 8.3 added and enabled as default
  • Full PS2 Games Compatibility
  • Possibility of Downgrade from any CFW with active QA Flags
  • QA Flags active if previously enabled
  • Disabled Epilepsy Message on Boot
  • Compatibility with PSX games in ISO
  • Compatibility with PSP games in ISO
  • Compatibility with PS2 games in ISO
  • Compatibility with PS3 games in ISO/JB folder format
  • Compatibility with ReactPSN
  • Display of Temperatures in XMB In-Game on PS2 Games
  • RSOD Screen Bypass
  • BSOD Screen Bypass
  • PS3_GAME/app_home
  • XMB In-Game Screenshot
  • Added Package Manager
  • CoreOS Hash Check patched to prevent Brick on non-dehashed Downgradate consoles
  • Patched to remove LV2 Protection
  • Peek and Poke (LV2)
  • Peek and Poke (LV1)
  • CINAVIA protection disabled
  • Option to sort games by name and date
  
  Cobra 8.3
  
  • Failsafe Cobra stage2 (by bguerville/aldo)
  • Restore CFW Syscalls without reboot just entering to 'Settings > System Update' on XMB (by aldo)
  • Integrated Dynamic Control FAN (to control fan when webMAN is unloaded) (by aldo/Evilnat)
  • Support Photo GUI integration with webMAN MOD (mount games from 'Photo' column) (by aldo/DeViL303)
  • Get/Set FAN speed (by aldo)
  • Enable/disable features: Photo GUI, Restore Syscalls (by aldo)
  • Opcode to create CFW Syscalls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 35) (by aldo)
  • Opcode to set fake accountID (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to activate account (act.dat) (by Evilnat)
  • Opcode to create license (RIF) (by Evilnat)
  • Updated ps3mapi_load_process_modules to load custom modules and system modules (by haxxxen)
  • Added ps3mapi_get_process_module_info
  • Increased from 24 to 32 the max number of map paths (by aldo)
  • Added sm_get_temperature patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_get_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_set_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
  • Fixed Control FAN payload, avoids loading previous mode (by Evilnat)
  • Disable stage2.bin while Recovery Menu is loaded (by haxxxen)
  • Fixed max FAN speed after shutdown (by Evilnat)
  • Improved Habib's QA flags code imported by aldostools (by Evilnat)
  • Fixed black screen in CFW2OFW converted games (by Evilnat)
  • Added sm_ring_buzzer with single_beep, double_beep and triple_beep (by Evilnat)
  • Skip license creation (rif) if it already exists (by aldo)
  • Added cellFsMkdir symbol (by Evilnat)
  • Added constant FAN Speed while a PS2 ISO is launched (by Evilnat)
  • Check/Disable/Enable QA Flags (by Evilnat)
  • Creation of act.dat while launching a PSN game (by Evilnat)
  • Convert someones's else savedata to your own savedata (by Evilnat)
  • Block Log In on PSN/SEN when CFW syscalls are enabled (by DeViL303)
  
  Tested in:
  
  • CECH-2000A
  • CECH-2000B
  • CECH-2001A
  • CECH-2002B
  • CECH-2004A
  • CECH-2012A
  • CECH-2104B
  • CECH-2500A
  • CECH-2501A
  • CECH-2504A
  • CECH-2511A
  • CECH-2511B
  • CECH-L04
  • CECHA01
  • CECHE01
  • CECHB01
  • CECHC04
  • CECHG01
  • CECHP01
  
  Improvements xai plugin
  
  These options are in Network tab under [★ Custom Firmware Tools] option:
  
  Power Options
  
  • Turn Off: Turns off the PS3
  • Hard Reboot: Reboots the PS3 completely
  • Soft Reboot: Reboots the PS3 softly
  • Reboot LV2: Reboots the LV2
  
  File Manager
  
  • Internal Hard Disk Drive 0: Manage PS3 files in /dev_hdd0
  • Internal Hard Disk Drive 1: Manage PS3 cached files in /dev_hdd1
  • USB Mass Storage Devices: Manage files on your USB devices
  • Internal Flash Memory: Manage PS3 internal flash files
  • Optical Disc: Manage optical discs
  • Memory Cards: Manage memory cards
  
  Basic Tools
  
  • FAN Speed: Shows current FAN speed
  • PS3 Temperature: Shows current CPU and RSX temperature
  • Show IDPS: Shows current IDPS
  • Show PSID: Shows current PSID
  • Toggle Coldboot: Toggles between custom/original coldboot.raf
  • Toggle System Version: Toggles between custom/original system version in "System Information"
  
  Basic Tools > xRegistry Tools
  
  • Backup xRegistry.sys: Creates a backup of xRegistry.sys to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Button Assignment: Switches O and X buttons
  
  Cobra Tools
  
  • Cobra Information: Shows current Cobra information
  • Check Syscall 8: Checks Cobra's Syscall 8 status
  • Create Syscalls: Create syscalls 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 35
  • Allow Restore Syscalls: Allows restoring syscalls through "System Update"
  • Skip license creation: Skips overwriting license file (RIF) if it already exists
  • Toggle Cobra Version: Toggles between release and debug versions (reboot is required)
  • Toggle Cobra: Enables or disables Cobra (reboot is required)
  
  Cobra Tools > FAN Tools
  
  • Control FAN Mode: DISABLED: Disables Cobra's Control FAN
  • Control FAN Mode: SYSCON: Allows the PS3's SYSCON to control FAN speed
  • Control FAN Mode: MAX: Set Cobra FAN speed to 0xFF
  
  Cobra Tools > QA Tools
  
  • Check QA Flags: Check if QA flags are enabled or disabled
  • Enable QA Flags: Enables QA Flags
  • Disable QA Flags: Disables QA Flags
  
  Cobra Tools > FAN Tools > Dynamic FAN Control
  
  • Maximum temperature: 60°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 60°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 65°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 65°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 70°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 70°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 75°C: Sets the fan speed dynamically to keep the system at a maximum temperature of 75°C
  
  WARNING: Some PS3 cannot reach/stay some option temperatures, use with caution
  
  Cobra Tools > FAN Tools > Manual Speed
  
  • Manual Speed: 40%: Sets the fan speed statically at 40% (0x67)
  • Manual Speed: 45%: Sets the fan speed statically at 45% (0x75)
  • Manual Speed: 50%: Sets the fan speed statically at 50% (0x80)
  • Manual Speed: 55%: Sets the fan speed statically at 55% (0x8E)
  • Manual Speed: 60%: Sets the fan speed statically at 60% (0x9B)
  • Manual Speed: 65%: Sets the fan speed statically at 65% (0xA8)
  • Manual Speed: 70%: Sets the fan speed statically at 70% (0xB5)
  • Manual Speed: 75%: Sets the fan speed statically at 75% (0xC0)
  • Manual Speed: 80%: Sets the fan speed statically at 80% (0xCE)
  • Manual Speed: 85%: Sets the fan speed statically at 85% (0xDA)
  • Manual Speed: 90%: Sets the fan speed statically at 90% (0xE7)
  • Manual Speed: 95%: Sets the fan speed statically at 95% (0xF4)
  
  WARNING: The chosen speed will be static, it will not be changed at any time automatically
  
  Cobra Tools > FAN Tools > PS2 FAN
  
  • PS2 Fan Mode: DISABLED: Disables Control FAN on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: SYSCON: Allows the PS3's SYSCON to control FAN speed on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 40%: Sets FAN speed to 0x66 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 50%: Sets FAN speed to 0x80 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 60%: Sets FAN speed to 0x9A on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 70%: Sets FAN speed to 0xB4 on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 80%: Sets FAN speed to 0xCE on PS2 game
  • PS2 Fan Mode: 90%: Sets FAN speed to 0xE8 on PS2 game
  
  WARNING: There is no Control FAN in a PS2 game, select with caution
  
  PSN Tools
  
  • Disable Syscalls: Disables syscalls and remove history files
  • Show accountID: Shows current user's accountID
  • Create accountID: Creates a fake accountID for current user's in xRegistry
  • Overwrite accountID: Overwrites current user's accountID with a fake one in xRegistry
  • Activate account: Creates act.dat file in the current local account
  • Create license: Creates RIF licenses from RAP files from "x:\exdata"
  • Backup activation file: Creates a backup of act.dat to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0
  • Disable account: Deletes current user's activation file act.dat permanently
  • Convert savedata: Converts savedata from "/dev_usbXXX/PS3/SAVEDATA" to your own savedata
  
  Dump Tools
  
  • View Log: http://localhost/dev_hdd0/tmp/cfw_settings.log (webMAN MOD is required for this function)
  • Clean Log File: Resets /dev_hdd0/tmp/cfw_settings.log file
  • Dump IDPS: Saves IDPS to log file
  • Dump PSID: Saves PSID to log file
  • Dump LV2: Dumps LV2 to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump LV1: Dumps LV1 to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Dump ERK: Dumps eid_root_key to /dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp
  • Log KLicense usage: Saves filename and klicensee to log file
  • Log Secure File ID usage: Writes save data name and file ID key to log file
  • Dump Disc Hash Key: Retrieves disc hash key from an ORIGINAL game disc
  
  Service Tools
  
  • Display Applicable Version: Displays minimum downgrade version
  • Check File System: Reboots and allows you to check and repair filesystem
  • Rebuild Database: Reboots with Database rebuilding flag set
  • Toggle Recovery Mode: Reboot to Recovery Mode (Not supported on NAND models!)
  
  Service Tools > Advanced Service Tools
  
  • RSOD fix: Re-initialize VTRM-Region to attempt to fix RSOD
  • Toggle Factory Service Mode: Enter/Exit Factory Service Mode (DON'T INSTALL CFW ON FSM)
  • Remarry Bluray Drive: Requires: Enter to FSM and copy "eid_root_key" to /dev_usb
  • Load LV2 kernel: Loads lv2_kernel.self file from /dev_usb000 or /dev_flash
  
  
  Savegames conversion tutorial
  
  WARNING: This option will overwrite your current savedata in dev_usbXXX, use it with caution
  
  
  • Download someone else's savegame for your game of your choice
  • Put the savedata in your pendrive in "X:\PS3\SAVEDATA" (pendrive must be in FAT32)
  • Put in the pendrive in the PS3
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Convert Savedata
  • Wait until the conversion finishes
  • Once finished, copy your converted savedata throught XMB "Saved Data Utility (PS3)"
  • Launch your game and load your new savedata
  
  
  Creation of act.dat tutorial
  
  WARNING: The accountID is linked to savedata and trophies, so, if your current user already have a valid accountID and you overwrite it, you will be unable to use your trophies and savedata on that account until you restore the original accountID in xRegistry.sys.
  
  I recommend to use an empty account without trophies and savedata or an account without accountID.
  
  To create a fake act.dat, Cobra 8.3 must be enabled, and your PS3 must have at least one account with a valid accountID and launch a game that requires a RIF/RAP license file.
  
  Cobra will search a valid accountID in all existing accounts and create act.dat while the game is launched through the XMB. If no accountID is found, act.dat will not be created.
  
  You can create a fake accountID (like reactPSN), to do this go to Network > ★ Custom Firmware Tools > PSN Tools and choose between "Create accountID" or "Overwrite accountID" (Be careful about the last option because if you already have a fake/real accountID it will be overwritten). It is recommended to use these options in an account that does not have an ID. The PS3 will restart if everything went well.
  
  The tutorial would be the following:
  
  • Download your purchased PSN game from PS Store
  • Put game RAP file in "X:\exdata" or "/dev_hdd0/exdata"
  • Launch your purchased PSN game
  • Cobra will check if any of your PS3 accounts have accountID
  • Faked act.dat will be created while the game is launching
  
  If none of your accounts have a valid accountID you will need to create it. To do this log into the local PS3 account where you want to create the accountID. You can see if your current local account has an accountID choosing Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Show accountID.
  
  To create a faked act.dat do the following:
  
  • Make sure Cobra 8.3 is enabled
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Create accountID
  • Select Network Tab > [★ Custom Firmware Tools] > PSN Tools > Activate account
  • Launch your purchased PSN game
  • Faked act.dat will be created while the game is launching
  
  Now you have a faked act.dat and your local account is activated. The act.dat file works for every local account, you only need one file for all accounts.
  
  
  Block PSN log in
  
  This method is developed by @DeViL303, it will only work with Cobra enabled, Cobra will block log in on PSN/SEN while the CFW syscalls are enabled, to enable it again you need to disable CFW syscalls completely (you can do it with webMAN MOD, psnpatch, SEN Enabler, etc…).
  
  If you want to disable this feature, simply delete /dev_flash/vsh/resource/npsignin_plugin.lck
  
  
  Translations
  
  • Brazilian: @jcorrea and @LuanTeles
  • Polish: @KcrPLo and @Agrippa
  • Italian: @Sheireen
  • Spanish: Evilnat
  • Chinese Traditional/Simplified: @xiaoyang
  
  
  Final Words
  
  I hope that the CFW is working fine and without issues for everyone, but if you see any issue, please let me know in my twitter and I will try to fix it as soon as possible: @xXEvilnatXx
  
  Cobra 8.3 and xai_plugin source code can be found in my Github repository:
  
  • Cobra 8.3: https://github.com/Evilnat/Cobra-PS3/tree/master/8.3
  • xai_plugin: https://github.com/Evilnat/xai_plugin
  
  
  Credits and Acknowledgment
  
  Credits to Team Rebug, Team Cobra, @mysis, @Joonie, @habib, @aldostools, @haxxxen, @DeViL303, @zecoxao, @3141card, @Berion, @kakaroto, @KW, @naehrwert, @flatz, @Dean, @Rogero, @Estwald and anyone who has contributed to the PS3 scene.
  
  Thanks to @DeViL303, @Berion, @Brandon Stump, @jcorrea, @nhie07, @NSC-Modz, @LuanTeles, @thejavigames, @raidriar, @xiaoyang, @Zwei, @haxxxen, @RetroFan_90, @SpyroMancer, @patricksouza472, @MrYadro, @CFW-Us3r, @Andrio, @KcrPLo, Nur Rakhmadi Rajab, @Lwiz, @Sheireen, @TheWizWiki and all who helped me testing the CFW 4.88.
  
  If I forgot someone, I apologize, there are many people in the PS3 scene and you are many people who
  have helped me to test the CFW.
  
  

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What makes you think that I did it?
I don't even know what it means.

I did absolutely nothing, just watched movian and then updated.

You wrote:
"Im update from previous evilnat fw (where i can login to psn) to 4.88..."

I understood you spoofed, because I thought you mistyped "In update...". Sorry.

 

I DONT SPOOF ANYTHING, MAN OK ?
WHAT A F** OMG

 

I DONT SPOOF ANYTHING, MAN OK ?
WHAT A F** OMG

Ok, I already wrote I misunderstood you and I feel sorry about it.
Maybe the ban happened because you connected to SEN with a modded console... No one really knows the cause of bans. If you ask how to avoid bans for any of developers, they will say to NEVER connect to SEN with a modded console. This is the only way to avoid bans for sure.

 

I got banned for unknown reasons as well several years ago. I didn't even have any games on my system at the time, and I was using psn patch, still banned. I've only signed in once on my new system, and that was just to get the act.dat. I don't plan to sign in again, so I've essentially self-banned myself. might be better, because if I ever sell the system, it won't be worth much if it's banned.

 

Ok, I already wrote I misunderstood you and I feel sorry about it.

You've nothing to be sorry for.

I DONT SPOOF ANYTHING, MAN OK ?
WHAT A F** OMG

If that's how you respond to people trying to help you don't expect to get very far. Either behave in a mature and respectful way or you don't post here, it's that simple.

 

And honestly going online with a jailbroken console isn't even recommended, it's at your own risk for getting banned and if that happens and theres really nothing that can be done other than making a new account and getting a new console if you want to continue doing that, I got a PS3 and a xbox 360 that are jailbroken and I will never even try doing that, I like them a bit too much xD

 

I added Dump ERK option in xai_plugin, it will dump eid_root_key to dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp if there is no usb connected to the ps3

This option is in [Custom Firmware Tools > Dump Tools > Dump ERK], it needs to be installed over CFW 4.88.2 BETA

The option may fail the first time, use it again to dump the ERK. If anyone test it please let me know, it is tested on my PS3 and is working as expected

@DeViL303 I will try to help you creating the files for the Ultimate Toolbox when I finish version 4.88.2

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Working perfectly

 

Ok, I already wrote I misunderstood you and I feel sorry about it.
Maybe the ban happened because you connected to SEN with a modded console... No one really knows the cause of bans. If you ask how to avoid bans for any of developers, they will say to NEVER connect to SEN with a modded console. This is the only way to avoid bans for sure.

During this 5 weeks in this version, do you know someone that has been banned doing the same as always and spoofing firmware? I'm on dex and i found someone in youtube that has been banned recently after several years without been banned and he changed cex to dex like 3 months ago, i think he never disable syscalls maybe that was the reason of the ban.

 

During this 5 weeks in this version, do you know someone that has been banned doing the same as always and spoofing firmware? I'm on dex and i found someone in youtube that has been banned recently after several years without been banned and he changed cex to dex like 3 months ago, i think he never disable syscalls maybe that was the reason of the ban.

If the PS3 is connected to the internet and if there is an error on the HD it seems that it sends a type of information to sony type o why there is this error and they send a diagnosis. I had a ps3 banned for this reason a while ago.

 

... i think he never disable syscalls maybe that was the reason of the ban.

If the PS3 is connected to the internet and if there is an error on the HD it seems that it sends a type of information to sony type o why there is this error and they send a diagnosis. I had a ps3 banned for this reason a while ago.

Not disabling syscalls or crash report sent to Sony is my bet too. I might have the latter coming for one of my PS3's, I was careless when doing some testing and could have sent a report

 

Not disabling syscalls or crash report sent to Sony is my bet too. I might have the latter coming for one of my PS3's, I was careless when doing some testing and could have sent a report

That's exactly what I wanted to say, this may be one of the reasons

 

Hello I have a ps3 slim 2001A but the Blu-Ray does not work, I tried to install the CFW 4.88 NoBD from OFW and HFW but in both it tells me that files are damaged and I get the error 8002F2C5, I tried it with 2 different USB and formatted in FAT32 I was left with an infinite bug no longer starting the system, any solution?

 

Hello I have a ps3 slim 2001A but the Blu-Ray does not work, I tried to install the CFW 4.88 NoBD from OFW and HFW but in both it tells me that files are damaged and I get the error 8002F2C5, I tried it with 2 different USB and formatted in FAT32 I was left with an infinite bug no longer starting the system, any solution?

Try to reinstall HFW/OFW from Recovery Menu. Did you enabled HEN before installing the CFW?

I added Dump LV2 and Dump LV1 options in xai_plugin, it will dump LV2/LV1 to dev_usb or /dev_hdd0/tmp if there is no usb connected to the PS3.

These options are in [Custom Firmware Tools > Dump Tools > Dump LV2] and [Custom Firmware Tools > Dump Tools > Dump LV1], it need to be installed over CFW 4.88.2 BETA

These options may be the last that I add to xai_plugin for now. I will take a look to other options of the CFW that they have commented to me

 

Try to reinstall HFW/OFW from Recovery Menu. Did you enabled HEN before installing the CFW?

HEN does not allow CFW installation by itself. Bgtoolset is used to patch the flash for CFW install (HEN is not needed to use the toolset).

Hello I have a ps3 slim 2001A but the Blu-Ray does not work, I tried to install the CFW 4.88 NoBD from OFW and HFW but in both it tells me that files are damaged and I get the error 8002F2C5, I tried it with 2 different USB and formatted in FAT32 I was left with an infinite bug no longer starting the system, any solution?

First, you have to use bgtoolset to jailbreak. After that you will reboot and install the CFW pup. You can follow this guide or find MrMario2011's bgtoolset video on youtube.

Also, you may not need NoBD firmware. After you use bgtoolset, try installing the normal Evilnat 4.88. Try to run a homebrew like Movian (or a game if you have bought one from Playstation Store and have it installed). If the app or game works, then you do not need NoBD.

 

@Evilnat i have a suggestion. please consider including silk_webkit.sprx from 4.82 (or have it swappable with the 4.88 version in CFW tools.)

It is the only file that is different between OFW and HFW. it was included in last REX. it is needed for the HEN/HAN html/javascripts to work, but it can also be used with some scripts that @lmn7 released recently. His scripts can copy new files to hard drive and replace files in flash. (they are used in a HEN installer but can copy any file if it is not too big.)

it would be nice if HFW, REX, and your 4.88 could all use the same webpage based installer for simple mods.

ALSO i am wondering if you included the Extended Download mod by @DeViL303

 

I am currently running 4.84 Rebug, spoofed to 4.86 using SEN Enabler 6.2.5 (haven't touched my console in a while), Is there any thing special I need to do beforehand to install 4.88 EVILNAT ?
Thanks.
(sorry if it has been asked before, I searched but couldn't find)

 

ALSO i am wondering if you included the Extended Download mod by @DeViL303

There was an issue with the extended download plugin reported by a user, if you download a "known" file type like an MP3 with the extended download plugin it will not get added to the database.

For this reason I recommended not including it by default, I think if including it at all it's better to have it on a toggle like the one in Ultimate Toolbox. This way it can be used when required and disabled for downloading known media files. It's not really a big issue these days as there are very few sites that work on PS3 but still a shame to break downloading of images in particular.

(or have it swappable with the 4.88 version in CFW tools.)

There is probably no need to have a toggle for the webkit as there is no downside to using the 4.82 version. Also as its a 5MB file its really a waste of flash space to include 2 of them when free space is so low.

 

@Evilnat another suggestion (I think it was already mentioned) is to include in CFW Tools or in Games column the XMB file browser discovered by @DeViL303

It is very useful to browse the file system and delete files without launch apps. It would be useful to have it from the box without having to install any tool.

 

There was an issue with the extended download plugin reported by a user, if you download a "known" file type like an MP3 with the extended download plugin it will not get added to the database.

For this reason I recommended not including it by default, I think if including it at all it's better to have it on a toggle like the one in Ultimate Toolbox. This way it can be used when required and disabled for downloading known media files. It's not really a big issue these days as there are very few sites that work on PS3 but still a shame to break downloading of images in particular.

It's like you said, the currently used patch is useful, no doubt, but if there are unwanted consequences, it means the patch is not perfect & needs reviewed completely before being deployed "en masse" with a CFW.
I don't recall now whether it's a text segment or a data segment patch, I think (from memory) it is the latter & it would not be surprising as it is a classic issue with data segment patches.
Someone (lol) would need to look into this more closely & determine whether a simple text segment patch is at all possible or if we would need a dynamic patch applied through a payload & a hook.

 

It's like you said, the currently used patch is useful, no doubt, but if there are unwanted consequences, it means the patch is not perfect & needs reviewed completely before being deployed "en masse" with a CFW.
I don't recall now whether it's a text segment or a data segment patch, I think (from memory) it is the latter & it would not be surprising as it is a classic issue with data segment patches.
Someone (lol) would need to look into this more closely & determine whether a simple text segment patch is at all possible or if we would need a dynamic patch applied through a payload & a hook.

You are right, on the bright side, this patch has been included in HEN for about 2 years and only 1 person noticed, that I know of. All the same I still don't recommend including it by default.