PS3 Firmware Version Check Bypassed thread!

[kutibah]

i heard you don't need linux on ps3, just on pc. could be wrong

That's what I was asking. Cause ever since I got my new 160GB HDD for my PS3, I haven't re-installed linux. If that is the case, I will go ahead and re-install it, I've just been too lazy lol

[TuRDMaN]

Hmm, if it's just hex editing a firmware update file or something, why would Windows or Linux make a difference? There must be more to it... can't wait til the tutorial's here

[shizzzy]

Holy crap! This is totally awesome. I've kept my PS3 at 1.10 firmware. So this is most excellent news.

PS3news - Thanks for the scoop on this scene rocking exploit !!

[subcarrier]

LOL. Mine is still at 1.00.

[PS3 News]

1.00 is fine though... it is supported by this as well so nice @ you're holding out (mine is at 1.10)!

[mixxxer]

But if it involves using a PC with Linux to hex edit a firmware - we only need 1 person to hex the file - and then share the hexed firmware out to everyone....

I am sure that is what will happen - there will be ways to get the firmware.


I am curious though - I guess you can only use a hexed version of the firmware # you already have on your PS3?

If I have v 1.32 - then can i only use v 1.32 for this firmware check bypass?

[PS3 News]

Ya, sadly the video is kinda worthless and a rush job... the Tutorial is really the important part though so don't worry.

[MaleBoricua]

So Linux has to be installed on your PS3 to make this bypass work?

[CJPC]

Ok Ok, I blame PS3News, thats the only video that was half clear, send your letters to him!

Furthermore - Linux on the PS3 - NO, you need a LINUX PC atm. This has NOTHING to do with changed firmwares, (although it can in the future w/ some smart hackers!)

Just read the tutorial (uploading in a few minutes) , if you have any more questions, post em!

[MaleBoricua]

Damn gotta have a linux pc... figures something i don't have... lol