PS3 Could 4.92 Firmware be around the corner?

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It's worth noting that:
  • 4.90 Firmware was released on February 27, 2023
  • 4.91 Firmware -> February 28, 2024

Reminder : Turn off "Automatic Updates" and do not update firmware if a 4.92 firmware does drops.​

Edit: For user's not familiar with firmware updates and process here is just a quick overview.
.PS3HEN
You will need the following to happen before updating to 4.92
  • HFW - 4.92 (check this post about HFW not being needed and also this post why it could still serve some uses)
  • PS3HEN - 4.92
We suggest only using the official HFW builds to avoid issue's, it usually is released with the PS3HEN update or alongside.
CFW
If you are on a Custom Firmware already:
  • When a 4.92 Custom Firmware is released you can then install a CFW PUP via usb device, we suggest waiting for Evilnat's 4.92 CFW when that drops.
If you have updated to 4.92 Official Update (OFW) by mistake
  • You will need to wait for PS3 Toolset to be updated for 4.92 or Flash Writer (4.92) to be updated. We suggest PS3 Toolset unless an offline version is needed.
If you are just dusting it off:
  • just do not update and stay on a lower firmware then 4.92
 
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ray_ray696 said:
I'm still on 4.86 with rebug...works fine for me, no need to update.
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There is not much reason to update if everything works fine and suits your needs but there could be various reason's to update as shown below

With 4.86 REBUG LITE -- a Standard CEX Cobra (v8.2) CFW.
the updated version of that would be 4.91 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 [CEX]

The differences would be:
Cobra updated to v8.2 to v8.5 - Quite a bit of changes.
  • v8.5 Cobra
    • • TTYWRITE support in socat (Thanks to haxxxen and PS3HEN team)
    • • Fixed controller infinite loop (Thanks to aldostools)
    • • Added asm code embedding to display temperature when compiling ps2_netemu.self (Thanks to @3141card for his research)
    • • Support for 3k3y/Redump ISOs on-the-fly
    • • Changed base load to 0x8000000000001000 in stage0
    • • Opcode to set SYSCALLS mode at boot
    • • Opcode to set GAMEBOOT mode
    • • Opcode to set EPILEPSY WARNING mode
    • • Opcode to set COLDBOOT mode at boot
    • • Opcode to set HIDDEN TROPHIES mode
    • • Sorry if I forgot something else...
  • v8.4 COBRA
    • Blacklist access to homebrews NP0APOLLO / NP00PKGI3 when CFW syscalls are disabled
    • Libcrypt Support for PS1 games (LSF/SBI files).
    • PSX Bios patched with product code 0x85 for PAL games
    • Force video mode in PS1 games adding "NTSC" or "PAL" in the file name of the BIN/CUE
    • PS2 FAN Speed now works with PS2 Classic games
    • Updated PS3MAPI_CORE_VERSION to 0x0124 (OsirizX additions for Dynarec)
    • Disabling boot_plugins.txt by Evilnat
    • Check for NULL memory allocation in make_rif.c
    • Map path like Mamba 8.4
    • Fixed issue in PhotoGUI. It was truncating the path by 16 bytes.
    v8.3 COBRA
    • .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 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)
    • 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)
    • Creation of fake act.dat while launching a PSN game (by Evilnat)
    • Block Log In on PSN/SEN when CFW syscalls are enabled (by DeViL303)

xai_plugin updated quite a bit of new functionality,

Updated BD-Drive - (official change)

Improved/Expanded Emulation -
- Sega 32x Emulation with cobra feature Updated PS3MAPI_CORE_VERSION to 0x0124 (OsirizX additions for Dynarec) with PicoDrive (RetroArch CE) ,
-PS2 Emulator Improvements w/ recent mods (though these can be added to Rebug 4.86) they are included in recent builds of Evilnats.
-PS1 Emulation improvements in cobra and emulators mods.


Also check for other difference's in the base feature's, As likely there is more in Evilnat's
since its being actively developed on.​
 
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STLcardsWS said:
There is not much reason to update if everything works fine and suits your needs but there could be various reason's to update as shown below


With 4.86 REBUG LITE -- It was a Standard CEX Cobra (v8.2) CFW.
the updated version of that would be
  • 4.91 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 [CEX]

The differences would be:
Cobra updated to v8.2 to v8.5 - Quite a bit of changes.
xai_plugin updated quite a bit with alot of new functionality,
Updated BD-Drive - (official change)​
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I've read stories of peoples systems not working properly after updating to evilnat then they try to revert and have problems reverting. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Maybe one day I'll have the courage to update. I'll have to set aside a whole weekend in case I have problems like others have had.
 
ray_ray696 said:
I've read stories of peoples systems not working properly after updating to evilnat then they try to revert and have problems reverting. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Maybe one day I'll have the courage to update. I'll have to set aside a whole weekend in case I have problems like others have had.
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Its most likely people not understanding the differences between CEX, DEX and PEX/DPEX hybrids. Upgrading to a cfw from a previous version is as easy as it can be if you just stick to CEX.

Reverting is easy too if you just enable QA flags, simple as that.
 
esc0rtd3w said:
Its most likely people not understanding the differences between CEX, DEX and PEX/DPEX hybrids. Upgrading to a cfw from a previous version is as easy as it can be if you just stick to CEX.

Reverting is easy too if you just enable QA flags, simple as that.
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Thanks man, I'll seriously consider it.
 
interesting, lets see how it goes for the next coming weeks, so far im under 4.91.2 latest stable build of evilnat cfw and it goes just fine ofr my ps3 slim 2101B no issues or bugs
 
am using evilnat 4.91 cobra CFW sycall change 9.99 no accidentally update
am waiting for 4.92 evilnat release and patch sycall change to 9.99 waiting for next update
 
STLcardsWS said:
It's worth noting that:
  • 4.90 Firmware was released on February 27, 2023
  • 4.91 Firmware -> February 28, 2024

Reminder : Turn off "Automatic Updates" and do not update firmware if a 4.92 firmware does drops.​

Edit: For user's not familiar with firmware updates and process here is just a quick overview.
.PS3HEN
You will need the following to happen before updating to 4.92
  • HFW - 4.92
  • PS3HEN - 4.92
We suggest only using the official HFW builds to avoid issue's, it usually is released with the PS3HEN update or alongside.
CFW
If you are on a Custom Firmware already:
  • When a 4.92 Custom Firmware is released you can then install a CFW PUP via usb device, we suggest waiting for Evilnat's 4.92 CFW when that drops.
If you have updated to 4.92 Official Update (OFW) by mistake
  • You will need to wait for PS3 Toolset to be updated for 4.92 or Flash Writer (4.92) to be updated. We suggest PS3 Toolset unless an offline version is needed.
If you are just dusting it off:
  • just do not update and stay on a lower firmware then 4.92
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I found this post really interesting. It's always great to see the community discussing possible PS3 updates and what might change. Let's see what's coming!

I'm currently using 4.91 Evilnat DEX, and with rumors about a possible 4.92 update, I decided to take a look at the latest official PS3 updates from 4.84 to 4.91.
  • 4.84 (Feb 14, 2019) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.85 (Aug 28, 2019) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.86 (Mar 31, 2020) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.87 (Dec 3, 2020) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.88 (Jun 1, 2021) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.89 (May 10, 2022) – Security update: PSN login now requires a device password, and some account management functions were removed from PS3.
  • 4.90 (Feb 28, 2023) – Improved system performance.
  • 4.91 (Feb 27, 2024) – Improved system performance.
So far, nothing official about 4.92, but following the trend, it will probably be another stability/performance update. For those using CFW (like Evilnat) or HEN, it's always best to wait and see how the scene reacts before updating.

What do you think? Could there be something different this time?:confused3:
 
Chrooma said:
What do you think? Could there be something different this time?:confused3:
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Nothing different, only the new BD keys so people can still watch new movies on the console.

Although, with all the hacking Sony had recently, perhaps we should see an update on the login process. It's just a big IF, nothing is certain as PSN support on the PS3 is practically dead.

We shall see.
 
Every time a new FW is out reminds me the "Circle of Life"

- Sony releases an OFW ✅
  • People update thinking HEN or CFW will continue working with the latest OFW :mad new: ✅
- HFW is made ✅
- PS3HEN is updated => proof with webMAN MOD loading is posted :encouragement: WIP
  • People who upgraded are happy again :wink:
- CFW Evilnat is updated => proof with webMAN MOD loading is also posted :encouragement: WIP
  • CFW users who don't upgraded are happy again :wink:
- Dual boot FW is updated
- PyPS3Tools is updated with a new nofsm_patch.bin
- PS3Toolset is updated
  • CFW users who upgraded are happy again :wink:
- Homebrews & XMB mods are updated
  • Wait for next year to repeat the next cycle...
 
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