PS3 Firmware Version Check Bypassed thread!

[OnA XM202]

I tried that as well. No go. With proxy server, I can get past the network connection test but get the old "Update Required" when I get to PSNet.

[spaceinvaderx]

Not sure if you tried this out yet but you can easily bypass the firmware using ps3 proxy server, if you're on 1.51.

Can you please elaborate on this? I have tried every method, Simple DNS, ettercap, and Posadis with no luck. I have FW 1.51 and I don't want to update to 1.54 just yet. Thanks.

I still cannot get this to work, I've tried the Simple DNS method, ettercap, and Posadis. I have FW 1.51, and I have followed the directions very carefully for each one, but still no success.

Also, I have a Linksys wireless router, if that matters.

[guyver2077]

just registered.. this is pretty interesting

my ps3 is version 1.10

i tried used the simple dns tutorial and got to the last part where entering my ip info onto the ps3 but i could not save the changes on the ps3...

is there a different way of doing this now?

[OnA XM202]

Here is what you need to make this work:

1. PS3.ProxyServer.GUI
2. proper hosts file on PC
3. SimpleDNS
4. 2 ps3 txt files

step 1 and 2 require reading for proper configuration
step 3 is fast and easy
step 4 is a quick edit/save/paste

it works just fine

what entries need to go in to hosts file and ps3 txt files?

[guyver2077]

ok well made some progress... i was able to register my account etc but i cant access the store... an error ahs occurred. you have been signed out 8002a212.


Edit: ok so im taking this original method by jurai is dead after reading a few posts up..

guess i came late to the party lol... any quick steps to getting this to work now?

[OnA XM202]

I'm using jurai mathod. I had to get in to the router settings and set up static IP mapping for my PC and PS3. Works fine now.

[spaceinvaderx]

Here is what you need to make this work:

1. PS3.ProxyServer.GUI
2. proper hosts file on PC
3. SimpleDNS
4. 2 ps3 txt files

step 1 and 2 require reading for proper configuration
step 3 is fast and easy
step 4 is a quick edit/save/paste

it works just fine

Ok, I have the PS3.ProxyServer.GUI. By having the proper host file you mean editing the "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts" file and adding:

67.15.88.46 fus01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fjp01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 feu01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fkr01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fuk01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fmx01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fau01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fsa01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 ftw01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fru01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 fcn01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 djp01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 deu01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dkr01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 duk01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dmx01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dsa01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dtw01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dru01.ps3.update.playstation.net
67.15.88.46 dcn01.ps3.update.playstation.net

Right?

I have both Simple DNS and Posadis. What are the 2 txt files?

[spaceinvaderx]

I'm using jurai mathod. I had to get in to the router settings and set up static IP mapping for my PC and PS3. Works fine now.

What kind of router do you have? If it's a Linksys can you post a screen of your config? Thanks.

[Phreak47]

I switched from simple dns to posadis and that's all good. Can still get on the store with 1.51 US.

Sorry if I missed this already, but is there a working method for running this concurrently with any of the proxy server apps so we can still load PKG files?

[guyver2077]

I'm using jurai mathod. I had to get in to the router settings and set up static IP mapping for my PC and PS3. Works fine now.

what version firmware is your ps3? i thought i read that 1.50 and up i think can access the store..

i cant even access the store and ive tried a few methods..they all give me the must update error..