PS3 4.93 Evilnat w/ Cobra v8.5 - (CEX/PEX/D-PEX) 4.93

[RandomGuy2024]

Do you see the debug menu that I mentioned?

Yes. I set it to "On" but now "Check File system" in "Service Tools" under "* Custom Firmware Tools" is reaching only 42% before the PS3 restarts to XMB.

Apologies, I just saw your other thread, but still feel this is relevant.

1) FTP errors using Cobra: For me, I have only encountered an 'unable to connect' error during Beta 3 utilizing File-zilla via cobra FTP, and by following Evilnats suggestion to 'toggle enable ftp/ disable ftp' to resolve, it fixed the issue. Also, Evilnat noted that there may be a slight delay after enabling, so try enabling and wait 2 min before upload if using Cobra options for FTP. As others have mentioned, I was also able to use WebMAN mods FTP without issue, but either appears to be working in any case at least for me.

2) I have not had any of the shutdown errors while exiting IRISMAN after upload via FTP, even with external storage connected.

3) DEBUG SETTINGS: I noticed on Beta 2 by flashing with VSH still in DEX mode as it is in default, Debug settings disappeared while in CEX mode and VSH in Dex, however, after fulling switching over to DEX across the board via Cobra Custom firmware tools, all settings came back. **When switching EVERYTHING back to CEX before flashing, Debug settings were present in CEX & DEX modes, which helped me draw the conclusion that we need to be CEX across to mitigate errors.

4) The flash memory error I was referring to was the 8002F155, and the initial CFW update failing first time around, and succeeding on 2nd attempt, apologies if this was not what you were referencing.

5) I have not used FTP to access an externally connected storage device to the PS3, and don't fully understand the use case for needing to do this.

6) I have not yet utilized service tools as Evilnat provided that some of the ports were not fully finished, so I cannot report on these just yet as waiting for final before testing.

In summary: Debug settings have been consistent and present when always flashing from CEX, and while different options are available dependent upon whether in CEX or DEX mode, they have all been present and consistent with the methods mentioned, at least for me. FTP via Cobra and also Webman works without issues aside from delay etc, and 'Improper Shutdown method' option is visible only while in DEX Debug mode for me, 5 options from bottom. I have never had the flash error or the need for a second attempt at flashing as others have reported.

Model: CECHK-01
Storage: 1TB Toshiba, old school

1) Already tried, didn't work.

5) Sorry, but what does that have to do with what I said? Anyway, because that way a file manager wouldn't have to be used.

6) That doesn't have to do with what I said as well.

 

[ashura]

Thanks a Lot evilnat for your hard work i was able to install the cfw 4.91.2 cex OC and it goes really good, i hope that more Frequencies fron rsx can be added on a futuro version based on the tests conducted from some users that they are testing those

 

[Sighfur]

1) Already tried, didn't work.

5) Sorry, but what does that have to do with what I said? Anyway, because that way a file manager wouldn't have to be used.

6) That doesn't have to do with what I said as well.

Apologies sir, looks like I completely missed the bus on my reply with all that you had going on.

Have you had an opportunity to test BETA 6 against the concerns/errors you were experiencing to determine if errors still present? Any errors resolved in latest release? Thanks for your feedback and yeah, I needed to read a bit more as got lost in the weeds there.

** @Evilnat
So far, BETA 6 has been running smoothly for me. I have noticed that after exiting a PS2 game, the controller drops connection and no longer connects without reconnecting via a cable to sync. Then appears to work again. Is this normal behavior? Apologies, I am still learning and thank you for all that you do!

 

[Ketxxx]

Is there still a black screen forcing a hard reset if a PS2 disc is inserted in a slim PS3 like on 4.90 with this latest CFW? Would be nice to just have the console go back to the XMB rather than a hard crash. If the former isn't possible then I'd suggest by default autoplay should be disabled as a workaround as thats markedly better than a hard crash forcing a reset.

 

[RandomGuy2024]

Apologies sir, looks like I completely missed the bus on my reply with all that you had going on.

Have you had an opportunity to test BETA 6 against the concerns/errors you were experiencing to determine if errors still present? Any errors resolved in latest release? Thanks for your feedback and yeah, I needed to read a bit more as got lost in the weeds there.

** @Evilnat
So far, BETA 6 has been running smoothly for me. I have noticed that after exiting a PS2 game, the controller drops connection and no longer connects without reconnecting via a cable to sync. Then appears to work again. Is this normal behavior? Apologies, I am still learning and thank you for all that you do!

Yes, I still have them, except now the "Check HDD" setting reaches only 42%.

Did you say it's still an issue on Beta 5 release?



@aldostools actually just posted this on Twitter the other day: https://x.com/aldostools/status/1779857239542579399

Aldo, do you happen to know any of the answers to the other more specific sub-questions?

No, but I also had it in [BETA 5].

I thought PS3 games would only work if burned to BD-Rs and that every PS3 model could read burned PS2 games.

Will PS3 games burned to CD/DVD get worse graphics?

Can PS1 games be burned to DVD/BR and PS2 games to BR?

 

[Behnam Sarvari]

Hello
there is a problem with game DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
the game texture is ok exept the character which is pure white without any body just white
do you know how to fix it? or any solution with your CFW?
I have tried all versions of it but in your CFW that is just without texture
that was ok when I was running on rebug 4.88

 

[GuilloteTesla]

Hello
there is a problem with game DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
the game texture is ok exept the character which is pure white without any body just white
do you know how to fix it? or any solution with your CFW?
I have tried all versions of it but in your CFW that is just without texture
that was ok when I was running on rebug 4.88

Downgrade your console to CFW 4.90 or 4.89 and check if the artifacts are present or not. Just to rule out if it's a specific CFW version issue.

 

[XeTe]

Hello, I have registered to report the following bug in beta 6.

I have updated to version CFW 4.91.2 [CEX] [OC] [BETA 6]

When I press both strickers to see the fps in the upper left (in addition to the temperature and other information) after a minute my PS3 beeps 3 times and turns off. Then the red power light keeps flashing.

Everything else works fine, but the console turns off the moment I activate the fps by pressing both stickers (it can be instantaneous or happen after 2 minutes while I move through the dashboard menus)

 

[PCbroGod]

beta 6: DVD & Blu-ray movies do not auto play. Games do auto play. Turning the auto play setting on and off did not work. not much else I can think to add.
Thanks.

 

[CaelThunderwing]

not sure if this is from Beta 6 (CEX) or its cause i replaced the internal Drive w/ an SSD, but i JUST had a complete lockup (had to hard power cycle by power switch) upon inital restart, it took forever to load to only give me internal storage not found, power cycled again and waited 30 seconds to get back in w/ the "there were issues the last time this device was used." error.

checked logs/syscon logs only errors i see were 2022 errors and thats cause of the Capture card i have connected. (( the System froze-mid stream on twitch.))

 

[Hidayath Ansari]

Hi, is there any chance on getting the noBT version of the latest cfw uploaded on the thread. Or could anyone link me to one?

 

[Joonie]

Hello
there is a problem with game DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
the game texture is ok exept the character which is pure white without any body just white
do you know how to fix it? or any solution with your CFW?
I have tried all versions of it but in your CFW that is just without texture
that was ok when I was running on rebug 4.88

I remember that issue. I think that depends on your rip. Are you running JB rip or ISO?

I think that's related to HDD caching. FYI @Evilnat

 

[Behnam Sarvari]

I remember that issue. I think that depends on your rip. Are you running JB rip or ISO?

I think that's related to HDD caching. FYI @Evilnat

I tested all japan, US, EU version all rip and iso version even I tried DS2 which had loading loop on loading screen then I installed the update patch for DS2 again same as DS2 Scholar of the First Sin no texture.
any solution Sir?

Downgrade your console to CFW 4.90 or 4.89 and check if the artifacts are present or not. Just to rule out if it's a specific CFW version issue.

sorry to bother, but is it possible to downgrade just like upgrading? I mean copying PUP file in a flash memory and then just update system? or shall I need to do sth special which is related to downgrading from 4.9.1 evilnat to 4.90?

 

[IndeliblyStamped]

• Toggle Gameboot: Enables or disables original PLAYSTATION 3 gameboot when starting a game or application

How do you enable this feature?

 

[NiQ]

sorry to bother, but is it possible to downgrade just like upgrading? I mean copying PUP file in a flash memory and then just update system? or shall I need to do sth special which is related to downgrading from 4.9.1 evilnat to 4.90?

You need to toggle on the QA flag if it's not already on. It's possible to both check and toggle the flag using the CFW tools menu.

 

[GuilloteTesla]

• Toggle Gameboot: Enables or disables original PLAYSTATION 3 gameboot when starting a game or application

How do you enable this feature?

On EVILNAT CFW 4.91, go to Network -> CFW Tools -> Cobra Tools -> Toggle Gameboot and select the option.

 

[oneghost]

Would it be possible to release a version with 7/8 of the HDD reserved for the OtherOS++?

 

[Joonie]

I tested all japan, US, EU version all rip and iso version even I tried DS2 which had loading loop on loading screen then I installed the update patch for DS2 again same as DS2 Scholar of the First Sin no texture.
any solution Sir?

What backup manager are you using? the last time someone told me IRISMAN did work but multiMAN failed (years ago)..

sorry to bother, but is it possible to downgrade just like upgrading? I mean copying PUP file in a flash memory and then just update system? or shall I need to do sth special which is related to downgrading from 4.9.1 evilnat to 4.90?

It always has been a thing since CFW 4.46 ish.. you can go back and forth

 

[MasterOfGts]

When you will have the no BT versions of the 4.91 release?

I really depend on them to repair my PS3

 

[HUNTERDACTYL]

Md5s not included in 4.91.2 update