[UPDATE#4] Rogero CEX-4.21 CFW & LV0 Keys Released

Published on 10-26-2012 07:44 PM

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Update #4 Rogero has released version 1.09 of his 4.21 CFW. please check the MD5 before installing you can do so with this App. LINK. See below under UPDATE #4 for all the download links and information from upgrading to V1.00 to 1.09 .

This update has fixed many of the bricking issues in the previous v1.00 release. As with any CFW installation do your research if you are someone without a hardware flasher. Also be sure to checkout Rogero official release thread @ tortuga-cove before installing to make sure no information posted below has changed in update #4.

PS3 Developer Rogero known for his other CFW (such as no-check Downgradable FWs) & Backup Manager. Has made use of the recent lv0 keys that have been leaked an released. Soon after Bluedisk CFW was cracked the lv0 keys for 4.21 were leaked in the wild. So that paved the way for new CFW.

Rogero CFW can only be installed on a PS3 running 3.55

v1.00 changes

This is a 4.21CFW spoofed to version 4.25 to allow SEN access

It can be used as a normal System Update from any 3.55 OFW/CFW/MFW

It was tested using a hardware flasher and no bricks or any problems at all were encountered

It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed

Games must be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and not from app_home

Current 3.55 homebrew application can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly.

Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using hardware flashers and will be tested soon using software methods.

UPDATE #1
(New/Updated Info in Blue)
Source: Tortuga-Cove

ATTENTION:

1- This CFW doesn't have LV1 checks disabled and can't be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles unless you have Dehashed/Reset Syscon Properly (if you're not sure about your PS3, Dehash it anyway to avoid any risk) Link ----> Dehashing Tutorial

2- Always make a NOR/Nand dump using multiMAN or memdump before installing this CFW to have a recovery backup in case of any bricks.Having a valid NOR/Nand dump is an essential step before upgrading, because you will always have a way to recover (using hardware flashers) when you have a valid dump.
** A Hardware Flasher alone without a valid dump cannot fix your bricked PS3 **

3- It's always better to have QA flag set (leave it Enabled) on your PS3 for safer upgrading/downgrading operations. Link ----> toggle_qa.pkg

4- Always use the Recovery Menu while installing this CFW to avoid possible bricks (XMB update works, but Recovery Menu is safer).

5- TrueBlue CFW users must update back to OFW3.55 before installing this CFW to avoid possible bricks.

**Credits to eussNL and the PS3DevWiki for the valuable and always up-to-date source of information.
**Credits to Deank for his continuous efforts on Multiman and many other PS3 tools/fixes.

Update #2
Source: Tortuga-Cove

Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using the following steps :

Download the 4.25 downgrader PUP ---> 4.25 Downgrader Size 176MB (184,595,263 bytes) MD5: 49d80e07fc1f5ca1b0840e02e94635db

Rename the downloaded file to "PS3UPDAT.PUP" and put it on your USB in: "USB\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP"

While on Rogero CFW4.21, go to System Update from XMB and install the 4.25 downgrader CFW.

Once installed, now put "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" on your USB in: "USB\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP" ---> Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7.PUP

Start the PS3 into Recovery Menu (or use Condor Updater for Slim consoles) and install "Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7" (from Recovery Menu, this is important)

Once the install is finished, you're now back on Rogero CFW3.55 v3.7 ( from here it's better to dehash again before installing any other OFW/CFW 3.55 )

Update #3
Source: Tortuga-Cove

After Testing with some bricked Slim consoles ( from updating to CFW4.21 ) with different friends and testers around the world,
I can confirm that Bricked consoles can be recovered back to CFW3.55 even if you didn't have a NOR Dump/Backup .

Requirements are:
1- a Hardware Flasher so you can read/write to the PS3 NOR flash
2- A Dongle with PSgrade payload (any old jailbreak dongle + PSGrade hex will do) used to Enter Factory Service Mode (FSM)
3- Rogero CEX3.55 v3.7 PUP

for more details about Recovering from the Brick please check this new thread ----> Brick-Recovery Procedure from CFW4.21 back to CFW3.55

Note:
- I didn't receive any Brick report from any FAT PS3 that updated to CFW4.21, so it seems FAT consoles are not being affected by the bug.

- Apparently only the last downgradable Slim models are affected (CECH-25xx with Datecode 1A and base FW version = 3.50)

- I Also know that there are also few Slims that bricked with model CECH-20xx but 90% of the reports were model
(CECH-25xx with Datecode 1A and base FW version = 3.50).

- The Brick may be caused by the boot-loaders not being written correctly into the NOR during the Update process.

Please note also that all the above info may not be 100% accurate,
things are still being worked on so nothing is confirmed at all and I don't promise anything about an updated CFW.

-RogerO

Update #4
Source: Tortuga-Cove

Rogero CEX-4.21 CFW v1.09 Free for All

update ---> Rogero CEX-4.21 v1.09

mirror ---> Rogero CEX-4.21 v1.09

MD5:
e777351e788a7eb4007a2280abca7fbd

Size:
192 MB (201,329,483 bytes)

For details about Updating from CFW4.21 v1.00 to CFW4.21 v1.09 please read the Update Guide below

For details about Recovering from v1.00 Brick please check this thread
----> Brick-Recovery Procedure from CFW4.21 back to CFW3.55

v1.09 Details and Changes

- Compatibility problem with some Slim models (CECH-25xx) is now fully fixed.
- XMB Icons problem from in-game PS button is now fixed.
- Loading games from App_home Icon is now fixed.
- Many other fixes from version 1.00 for a better performance and added stability.
- It was tested by hundreds of testers on all PS3 models (FAT & Slim) and no problems were encountered.
- It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed
- Games can be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and from app_home (Disc-less, but not all games).
- Current 3.55 homebrew applications can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly for FW4.21.

Updating from CFW4.21 v1.00 to the CFW4.21 v1.09 should be done using the following steps :

1- Proper Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> CFW3.55 --> CFW4.21 v1.09 )
---- Downgrade back to ver3.55 using the guide above.
---- Once on Rogero CEX3.55 v3.7 you can update again from Recovery Menu into the new CFW4.21 v1.09

2- Alternative Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> Recovery Menu --> CFW4.21 v1.09 )
---- You can try updating from CFW4.21 v1.00 to CFW4.21 v1.09 from Recovery Mode first.
---- If it didn't work, then you'll have to use the first Proper Way ( CFW4.21 v1.00 --> CFW3.55 --> CFW4.21 v1.09 )

Rogero CEX-4.21 CFW v1.09 Free for All
Official Download Link: Rogero CEX 4.21 CFW
MD5: e777351e788a7eb4007a2280abca7fbd
Size: 192 MB (201,329,483 bytes)
Mirror #1 MultiUpload

Update:
multiMAN 04.08.00 is Rogero 4.21 CFW compatible
Here is CFW 4.21 Eboot Resigner

Source of KEYS: ps3crunch.net
Source of Rogero CFW: Tortuga-Cove

Thanks to thenat17 & randomstuff for the member submissions of this great news.

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1376 Comments

inserttwo - 10-22-2012, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rob_1980

Its confirmed working, but it does not have lv1 checks disabled, quoted from rogero himself.

ATTENTION: This CFW doesn't have LV1 checks disabled and can't be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles unless you have Dehashed/Reset Syscon Properly

The question now is how do we know that. I bought my PS3 already jailbroken. So, I'm not sure with it was Downgraded or not.

And, also, what about Sony's Update? Could it possibly block this new CFWs? I really hope this new CFW works well and like the 3.55 worked. No need for the EBOOTs and changing files. I really hated those things.

STLcardsWS - 10-22-2012, 05:23 PM
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ATTENTION: This CFW doesn't have LV1 checks disabled and can't be installed on Downgraded PS3 consoles unless you have Dehashed/Reset Syscon Properly

Added to front page

@thenat17 added credit for you member submission. (sorry didnt see it but you alerted other members so credit is due ) Thanks for the submissions we really appreciate those from our members. In the future shoot me a PM as well.

exofreak - 10-22-2012, 05:25 PM
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after almost 3 weeks of hard work i have come to the conclusion that the frimware 4.25 dodent have its own private keys for encrypting games it uses the same 4.21 keys which means that we will be well covered after the release of this frimwafter almost 3 weeks of hard work i have come to the conclusion that the frimware 4.25 dodent have its own private keys for encrypting games it uses the same 4.21 keys which means that we will be well covered after the release of this frimware

xX3esahXx - 10-22-2012, 05:27 PM
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I'm wondering.
I believe that PSN Games the 3.55 fix for them won't work on this CFW.
So we won't be able to play PSN Games until new patches are availabe?

amp2006 - 10-22-2012, 05:29 PM
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nice one Rogero and deank

thenat17 - 10-22-2012, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by STLcardsWS

Well there may of been no news but we knew about it as well most likely at the same time. Takes time to write and fact check.
We appreciate you letting us know. Shoot me a PM next time.

No problem
i always send to @thousand. but good to know.

SlayeD - 10-22-2012, 05:31 PM
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What do they mean with the attention. My fat ps3 was never over 3.55. I downgrade it years ago from. 3.50 to 3.41 when the jb1 atick was in. Do i can install it.

spuderump - 10-22-2012, 05:31 PM
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Can somone post an update with if any new games like RE6 are launching without needing a eboot fix?

STLcardsWS - 10-22-2012, 05:32 PM
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Added the updated changelog

v1.00 changes
- This is a 4.21CFW spoofed to version 4.25 to allow SEN access
- It can be used as a normal System Update from any 3.55 OFW/CFW/MFW
- It was tested using a hardware flasher and no bricks or any problems at all were encountered
- It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed
- Games must be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and not from app_home
- Current 3.55 homebrew application can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly.
- Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using hardware flashers and will be tested soon using software methods.

spuderump - 10-22-2012, 05:32 PM
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Hello

bitsbubba - 10-22-2012, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by thenat17

No problem
i always send to @thousand. but good to know.

send to all news writers one will get it there, lol

Runehasa - 10-22-2012, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chibiwings

v1.00 Info
- This is a 4.21CFW spoofed to version 4.25 to allow SEN access
- It can be used as a normal System Update from any 3.55 OFW/CFW/MFW
- It was tested using a hardware flasher and no bricks or any problems at all were encountered
- It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.21 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed
- Games must be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and not from app_home
- Current 3.55 homebrew application can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly.
- Downgrading back to 3.55 is always possible using hardware flashers and will be tested soon using software methods.

Forgive me for asking but does this need a original Bluray PS3 Game always needs to be in the drive for games to work. Ask this because my drive is not working anymore

bitsbubba - 10-22-2012, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by spuderump

Hello

hello!!

Jimaha - 10-22-2012, 05:35 PM
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Any idea if they are doing a DEX? and if so when it will be released

bitsbubba - 10-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Runehasa

Forgive me for asking but does this need a original Bluray PS3 Game always needs to be in the drive for games to work. Ask this because my drive is not working anymore

that's what it done did say

pip313 - 10-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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How do you edit the files inside, what keys do you sign with? I need a rsod patched version for one of my ps3's. can I swap basic plugins sprx ? I'm guessing no.

bitsbubba - 10-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimaha

Any idea if they are doing a DEX? and if so when it will be released

hints have said DEX, you never know

PatrickBatman - 10-22-2012, 05:36 PM
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Homebrew needs resigned to 3.60 (or higher) to work. Downgraded consoles use qa_toggle. i believe.

Runehasa - 10-22-2012, 05:37 PM
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Sorry repeat post

bitsbubba - 10-22-2012, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PatrickBatman

Homebrew needs resigned to 3.60 (or higher) to work. Downgraded consoles use qa_toggle. i believe.

wasn't QA flag change in 3.56+