PS3 ErmaC 4.30 CFW v1.3 is Released, Demo Mode Fixed and More

32w ago - Following up on his previous release, this weekend PlayStation 3 developer HDMadness has updated PS3 ErmaC 4.30 CFW to version 1.3 which now includes a completely fixed Demo Mode and more as outlined below!

Download: ErmaC 4.30 CFW 1.3.rar / ErmaC 4.30 CFW 1.3.rar (Mirror)

PUP MD5: CD938B39F2E2B2FEE05FE14AF72F2272

Changes from the included Release Notes:

ErmaC 4.30 CFW v1.3

• More Stable than any other 4.30 CFW out there (Tested with numerous PS3, slim and phat models)
  
• Can run games with the latest updates signed with Keys up to 4.30 without any patching needed
  
• PSN enabled
  
• Cinavia protection disabled
  
• No "Demo Mode", XMB fully optimized so you can have the best performance with your console
  

Changes since 1.2:

• "Demo Mode" is now completely fixed, no more demo/kiosk fw messages*
  
• Some more small bugs fixed, XMB is now fully optimized (XMB is faster than ever before, in-game or not) so you can now have the best performance with your PS3
  
• A few cosmetic changes
  

*If you still want to use PSHome please install 'PSHome_ErmaC_4.30_CFW.pkg' included in the package

This CFW will not brick your PS3 System or Harddrive if you install it properly. Use it with caution, the author of this CFW will not be held responsible for any damage that may be caused to your system.

You need to be on 3.55 ofw or cfw to install ErmaC CFW. Please downgrade using the proper procedures (999 downgrader from Rebug team is the best option) and after downgrading please install and run 'toggle_qa.pkg' on your PS3 before upgrading again to the new version.

Use exactly the same precautions on upgrading/downgrading used on other CFWs to avoid any complication. Enjoy!

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