ErmaC 4.30 CFW v1.3 Available & Updated

Published on 11-12-2012 12:29 PM

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For those who have taken the leap to custom firmware above 3.55 might want to take a look at this. Dubbed the next Kmeaw of 4.30 CFW, or 4.21 with 4.30 spoofs, this custom firmware might be the next gen of firmware with the most game compatibility. Well that is what most comments via the sources below suggest. Even with the previous statements this firmware is not without bugs. Such bugs include the elusive XMB grouping bug. I bring this info to you without actually testing it myself. So those avid psx-scene members that are willing to give us some feedback would be appreciated. Mod on! Game on! and advance!

About 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!

Download: ErmaC 4.30 CFW v1.3

Source: ps3news via ps3crunch

Thanks to STLcardsWS for the news tip & modded image!

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96 Comments

bitsbubba - 11-12-2012, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Froodo

It seems thats the other way around... This CFW was released saturday, Rogero updated his with the same changes yesterday...
And they all seem to have the same base, the e3 fw.

sorry but no this could be based on E3, but Rogero's is a somewhat hybrid of 4.30 OFW & 4.30 kIOSK and has only included a few E3 files for keys. multiMAN has added separate support for E3/Rogero respectively (they use different patches/syscalls)

edit: I'm just saying this is nothing new as it's one or the other E3/Rogero as it's initial release was after both and multiMAN has no added support for THIS

Tranced - 11-12-2012, 02:28 PM
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@jac72 I try

jalaneme - 11-12-2012, 02:34 PM
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if i'm not mistaken this is just rogero's cfw rebranded, it even has the same xmb bug!

Froodo - 11-12-2012, 02:43 PM
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No, E3 is a hybrid of 4.30 OFW and 4.30 kIOSK fw, rogero just used that base, and it seems that ermac also. The two use the same patchs to lv2 (because they all use the same base). And yes, multiman as expected works with all the 3 fw.

Originally Posted by jalaneme

if i'm not mistaken this is just rogero's cfw rebranded, it even has the same xmb bug!

Of course it has the same bug. E3 also has it. The main difference is that this ermac seems to have a faster access to XMB and the demo mode is indeed fixed. Rogero seems to still have the demo mode present in the tv category.

bitsbubba - 11-12-2012, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Froodo

No, E3 is a hybrid of 4.30 OFW and 4.30 kIOSK fw, rogero just used that base, and it seems that ermac also. The two use the same patchs to lv2 (because they all use the same base). And yes, multiman as expected works with all the 3 fw.

Of course it has the same bug. E3 also has it. The main difference is that this ermac seems to have a faster access to XMB and the demo mode is indeed fixed. Rogero seems to still have the demo mode present in the tv category.

fixed or removed?

jac72 - 11-12-2012, 03:02 PM
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I'd like to know if you can use 2 external drives (at the same time) on this firmware, where Rogero's was having trouble with that.

graltok - 11-12-2012, 03:07 PM
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Thinking of taking the plunge today and install this custom firmware.

best installation habit ist o do as posted in this thread: http://psx-scene.com/forums/content/...4-01-208-2681/

???

Thanks

grifter - 11-12-2012, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by R0NALD0

I dont real understand it, i know i can download on 3.55 but can return from this cfw to 3.55 ?

Sorry for bad English i'm from The Netherlands

Belgium here
Anyways, i am goin to wait some longer, and see what CFW is going to be used most often!

bitsbubba - 11-12-2012, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by graltok

Thinking of taking the plunge today and install this custom firmware.

best installation habit ist o do as posted in this thread: http://psx-scene.com/forums/content/...4-01-208-2681/

???

Thanks

yes that would be the best install method as this FW is no different

jalaneme - 11-12-2012, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by grifter

Belgium here
Anyways, i am goin to wait some longer, and see what CFW is going to be used most often!

same.

Originally Posted by Froodo

Of course it has the same bug. E3 also has it. The main difference is that this ermac seems to have a faster access to XMB and the demo mode is indeed fixed. Rogero seems to still have the demo mode present in the tv category.

ah i see, all current cfw are based of this demo kiosk mode then.

mayid25 - 11-12-2012, 03:29 PM
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I dont real understand it, i know i can download on 3.55 but can return from this cfw to 3.55 ?

Sorry for bad English i'm from The Netherlands

Sorry everbody but i gona speak dutch.

Ja het is mogelijk om van CFW 4.30 te downgraden naar CFW 3.55. Je kunt trouwens alleen upgraden naar CFW 4.30 als je PS3 nooit eerder is gedowngrade om CFW 3.55 te gebruiken.

Downgraden vanaf CFW 4.30 kan via de volgende methode:

Rebug 999 downgrader via recovery mode
en dan 3.55.3 REX van rebug installeren via recovery mode (let op dat QA FLAG AAN staat/Enabled)

Als je op REX 3.55.3 bent, kun je alle firwares installeren die je wilt inclusief CFW 3.55.

graltok - 11-12-2012, 03:32 PM
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The PSN enabled means that there is no extra step to activate it?

bitsbubba - 11-12-2012, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by graltok

The PSN enabled means that there is no extra step to activate it?

it means it has the current PSN/SEN passphrase as do all other 4.21-4.30 CFW of current

graltok - 11-12-2012, 03:46 PM
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Thank you bubba

rexapi - 11-12-2012, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rexapi

The only thing I want now in 4.XX is the support of 2 HDD at a time like all 3.55 CFW. Anyways I saw this ErmaC 4.30 CFW few days ago. Will try it soon. If anyone has already installed it, please can you tell me, are the usb ports working at a time for HDD backups?

Thanks to Tranced for bringing it to scene.

Dose anyone has the answer yet? That would be great help. Thanks!

silviotcs - 11-12-2012, 04:21 PM
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Newbies request:

CFW= Custom Firmware ( Customized, Modified, Cracked )
OFW= Original Firmware ( From Sony server, original update )

CFW Update: ( When Applicable )
Always true, never change = The Most Safety Update --> no more guess --> the best way to do:
*Using any CFW --> PS3 screen recovery mode --> OFW(original firmware) v3.55 --> CFW any version.

OFW Update: (Downgrade)
*If you are using original firmware from Sony's update above v3.55, so, you can not update easily (downgrade), because has Sony's protection keys, as well as you must need use advanced tools to change your PS3 Firmware ex. flasher pendriver , please google it to find and check if is possible for your PS3.

Information:
The most famous custom firmware was Kmean v3.55 but now maybe can be ErmaC Custom Firmware.

Greetings from Brazil

cassiusmj - 11-12-2012, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by silviotcs

Newbies request:

CFW= Custom Firmware ( Customized, Modified, Cracked )
OFW= Original Firmware ( From Sony server, original update )

CFM Update:
Always true, never change = The Most Safety Update -> no more guess ->the best way:
*Using any CFW -> PS3 screen recovery mode -> OFW(original firmware) v3.55 -> CFW any version.

OFM Update:
*If you are using original firmware from Sony's update above v3.55, so, you can not update easily, must need use advanced tools to change your PS3 Firmware ex. flasher pendriver , please google it.

The most famous custom firmware was Kmean v3.55 and now maybe became ErmaC Custom Firmware.

Greetings from Brazil

Também sou brasileiro!!! Estou aguardando o CFW se tornar estável para instalá-lo, pois já o tenho baixado. I hope we can play Battlefield 3 online without errors by the server or by the Online Pass. If you have any news, please tell me!

Sostanco - 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM
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succefully installed on downgrade CECGH 40GB. my ps3 running rebug 3.55.2, to install ermac just open qaflag make the combo after reboot and go throught recovery. after installation put in last multiman 4.11.11 and use for bluray playback (if you lose like me in downgrade process) it works great! all of my game with fix run fine like 3.55 keep up the good work!

cassiusmj - 11-12-2012, 04:48 PM
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what did u mean when u said ''make the combo'' and ''use for bluray playback (if you lose like me in downgrade process)'' ???