[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

fabio727 - 10-28-2012, 09:53 AM
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garuda25, delete the update instaled to work on 3.55 and the game works fine. Same happens with me !!!

fabio727 - 10-28-2012, 09:54 AM
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garuda25 , delete the update to work on 3.55 and the games will work fine . The same happens with me !!

eireusa - 10-28-2012, 10:59 AM
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guys can you qa flag from kmeaw or do you need rebug

CHOPPA - 10-28-2012, 11:07 AM
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how do i Reset Syscon iv red the dehash tut but i dont understand. i get the data is corrupted wen i try to install downgrade pup im on 4.21 v01 cfw plz can eny one help iv posted so many help reqests but no one has anserd plz can eny one help

hcode123 - 10-28-2012, 11:30 AM
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does the 4.25 downgrader still work on rogero 4.21 v1.09 [since its not spoofed to 4.25]

CHOPPA - 10-28-2012, 11:59 AM
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ok so since no one helpt me i figerd this out my self . if eney one is stuck on the downgrade fw and you get errors wen you try to install rogero 3.55 just install 3.55 kmeaw that worked for me hope this helps

hcode123 - 10-28-2012, 12:28 PM
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Are we able to resign 3.55 eboots to rogeros 4.21cfw w/ the 4.21 re-signer program

Smithy2483 - 10-28-2012, 12:54 PM
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I've got a Slim 4.25 OFW

Can i downgrade back to 3.55 using the 4.25 downgrader PUP without hardware flasher?

i've tried mine without but get error 8002F957 at 74%

Getinge - 10-28-2012, 01:25 PM
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Does anyone have a mirror for Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7.PUP?
Can't seem to find it anywhere

edit: Never mind, I found it

Getinge - 10-28-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Smithy2483

I've got a Slim 4.25 OFW

Can i downgrade back to 3.55 using the 4.25 downgrader PUP without hardware flasher?

i've tried mine without but get error 8002F957 at 74%

No you need a hardware flasher if you're on OFW.

JOshISPoser - 10-28-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Smithy2483

I've got a Slim 4.25 OFW

Can i downgrade back to 3.55 using the 4.25 downgrader PUP without hardware flasher?

i've tried mine without but get error 8002F957 at 74%

i think you answered your own question. if you actually read what you were doing, it's to downgrade from 4.21/5 CUSTOM firmware.

Smithy2483 - 10-28-2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Getinge

No you need a hardware flasher if you're on OFW.

Cheers bud, been out the scene for a while

Might have to find myself a E3 flasher or summit

eireusa - 10-28-2012, 02:19 PM
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This is just a quick guide to help 3.55 kmeaw users who never got past 3.55

STEP 1 Download QA pkg file from above install it.Then run it if screen goes black and does'nt beeb twice and won't shut off
plug power out and do it again it should work second time around.Now do a check make sure it worked hover over network setting
and press these buttons together L1 + L2 + L3 (press left stick) + R1 + R2 + dpad_down
You should see Edy Viewer, Debug Settings, and Install Package Files if done correctly

STEP 2 DOWNLOAD Rogero CEX-4.21 CFW v1.09 please check the MD5
before installing.Just read the readme file
change Rogero CEX-4.21 CFW v1.09 to PS3UPDAT. Make a folder called PS3 inside that folder called UPDATE put your newely named
file inside that.

STEP 3 Now that you have QA flag set, Turn Off your PS3 and Turn it back on but into "Recovery Menu"
This Step is very important, it have to be from "Recovery Menu" and not a normal Update from XMB or the PS3 will Brick
Here is how to access it:
a. Turn off Playstation®3.
b. Turn it on and keep Holding The power button down; The system will turn on and turn off once again.
c. Once the System has been shutdown, Turn it on again and keep Holding The power button down (you will hear 1 beep first,
keep holding) until you hear 2 consecutive beeps
d. When you hear the 2 beeps take finger off power button.
e. You will be prompted to plug in your controller via usb and then hit the PS button
f. The Recovery menu will pop up.
g. Last Option #6 is what you must use "System Update"

THIS IS WHAT I DONE AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT MY PS3 IS A CECH-2503A RUNNING KMEAW 3.55 I KNOW IT A BIT LATE BUT HOPE IT HELPED.....

jkoiou - 10-28-2012, 02:32 PM
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Guys, I was all gung ho ready to update my 4.21 v1 to v9 until I read about the bricks. Supposedly my model CECHA01 is ok to update but I have been following Rogero's official thread and he just posted an update saying 4.30 CFW seems to be testing well and in a few hours will get the beta test out to people with flashers. He said it is working on all models, fat and slim, and all those that have been bricking. I am not sure if the downgrade is still necessary back to 3.55 or not, but my suggestion would be to wait a day/2 or even three until this comes out. You can update to E3 version if you want but Rogero's version will be released alongside a new working version of MM for CFW 4.30 by mr DeanK. So hold ur horses and be patient. !!!!

MarcP - 10-28-2012, 02:40 PM
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I had a PS3 FAT with 3:55 TrueBlue ... I just ALWAYS FROM RECOVERY, before installing the OFW 3:55 and then Rogero 4.21 v.1.09.

Nothing else ... sel your PS3 you NEVER reach a firmware greater than 3:55, you do not need to do anything else.

It all works ... careful to connect ONLY 1 USB-HDD or else the games do not work.

MarcP - 10-28-2012, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jkoiou

my suggestion would be to wait a day/2 or even three until this comes out. You can update to E3 version if you want but Rogero's version will be released alongside a new working version of MM for CFW 4.30 by mr DeanK. So hold ur horses and be patient. !!!!

hehe ... surely you're right ... but where does the spirit of innovation, the experiment of "thrilling", which brings with it the uncertain?

Ciao

barelynotlegal - 10-28-2012, 02:58 PM
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sorry to bother but ii am getting ready to downgrade. i can downgrade to rogeros 3.55 the Q&A (dehashing), then i "L1 + L2 + L3 (press left stick) + R1 + R2 + dpad_down"
then i have to enter recovery and install another 3.55 CFW ?
so a downgrade, then a3.55 update, then upgrade? (rogero 3.55, then kmeaw, then 4.25 cfw? is this correct?

thanX in advance.

EDIT= is this legit?
http://psx-scene.com/forums/f118/rogero-cfw-how-107499/ (Rogero CFW how-to)

jkoiou - 10-28-2012, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcP

hehe ... surely you're right ... but where does the spirit of innovation, the experiment of "thrilling", which brings with it the uncertain?

Ciao

Lol if people wanna risk a brick, then by all means.

eireusa - 10-28-2012, 04:38 PM
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guys do i have to install a bdemu because none of my games work black screen and some 800........ error, tried select + x, no games only one has 3.55 patch but the rest is original have bd mirror set to external any help would be great

Lakerfanalways - 10-28-2012, 04:42 PM
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Sorry to bombard people here with ANOTHER newbie question..but here goes..I have a PHAT PS3..model # CECHL01..NEVER updated it..still on firmware 3.55..but I did install the True Blue Dongle many many months ago(Yeah I know, trust me I totally regret buying it) so what I would like to do once Rogero's new CFW comes out is wipe the hard drive(I want to start my PS3 with a clean hard drive) then do the rogero cfw..is that possible to do? Also, has there been any reports of bricking with my particular PS3 model(I know, I should be searching through the thread but dont want to go through so many pages to find this info)
As far as "Updating" games..how would that work..do I get the official updates from games when I go online on the PS3? I have read reports of people having issues with games such as WWE 13(No sound) so dont know if the newest cfw from Rogero will fix this issue or not..I am just nervous, I dont want to brick my PS3 so I hope everything is resolved with the new update