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  • FactoryServiceMode Tool v0.2 - The Non-Dongle Factory/Service Mode Solution

    CrashSerious releases an update to his FSM tool, FactoryServiceMode Tool v0.2 (current changelog below). With this application, Jailbroken PS3 Consoles no longer need the assistance of a JIG device in order to get into Factory/Service Mode. This means that one will be able to downgrade their consoles with ease, simply by running a PKG installed to their XMB. Also, this is another way to access and play around with Factory/Service mode. Again, this tool has been created using the open source PS1Light and 100% legal code.


    Changelog:
    • LV2 restart
    • logging overhauled (more verbose)
    • added peek/poke test with error logging
    • added hvcall 114 test with error logging
    • Copies Lv2diag_exit.self to dev_usb000
    • ^^^^ (user would need to rename to use it)


    Operation:Mongoose has a special message for Cobra/TB team:


    "That cobra is $%#@$%!!! We roll deep .. do you Max?" -- Operation:Mongoose

    +============================+

    Look ma, no Downgrade Dongle
    v0.2


    +============================+

    In keeping with our Red Valentines theme this month... we release another red themed app. Tonight, in our second release we bring you a second handy app that continues our commitment to the removal or the need for ANY dongles. A simple app that should likely make it into everyone's PS3 tool set. An XMB application that places the PS3 into factory service mode. Now, You can now throw away that downgrade dongle! Also, as an added bonus we've included CEX and DEX versions of the pkg.

    Psgrade was ported to all sorts of devices, even calculators ... none of those external devices are needed any longer! You may now re-purpose them!

    Usage:
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    When you run the app it will beep once and reboot if successful. Three beeps indicates a failure, report the contents of factory.txt in this thread for help. (Factory.txt will save to the USB flash if you put on in the right most USB port of the PS3.) At this point you will come back up in Factory Service Mode (FSM). Place the Lv2Diag.self on the USB the Lv2diag.self will perform its intended purpose automatically. So be aware of that feature should you not be expecting the PS3 to boot back into the non-FSM XMB.

    This app will not work on any of the "reDRM" firmwares, aka Cobra or TrueBlue CFW.

    1. Install the appropriate pkg for your system; FactoryServiceMode.gnpdrm.pkg for CEX and FactoryServiceMode.pkg for DEX. Leave the USB Flash Drive in the PS3.
    2. Run the app and listen for the single beep, you should enter FSM automatically.
    3. Rename/copy the Lv2diag_exit.self on the root of the FLASH Drive to Lv2diag.self
      Note: This release simply exits FSM. Do NOT use the RSOD Lv2Diag released earlier unless you have RSOD.
    4. Place the USB Flash Drive in the right most USB port of the PS3.
    5. Restart the PS3. When it boots up, you will be out of FSM.
    6. Enjoy sticking it to the dongle makers in your own little way.



    Information:
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    The app detects the firmware you are running on so it should work on all the firmwares supported by "one" previously. (3.15, 3.41, and 3.55. Basically, Ones that are lower than 3.56.) During creation of this tool, the open-source ps3toolchain, and a slightly modified make_self were utilized. All code is original and makes use of no previously released or copyrighted code, this Lv2diag.self is made 100% with the PSL1GHT SDK so it can be shared freely and without concern for breaking any laws in your country. So, "no sony code inside!"

    FAQ:

    Q: Can I use this with the RSOD fix self you released earlier?
    A: You should only use the RSOD fix Lv2Diag.self to repair a RSOD PS3. Use the suplied Lv2diag.self packaged with this release to simply get out of service mode.

    Q: I'm having problems... help!!!!?!?!?!?
    A: Post the contents of the factory.txt, which is stored on the root of the USB flash drive where you put Lv2Diag.self, along with a detailed explanation and we will try to help you out. Without the contents of the factory.txt file... we will not be able to help.

    Q: Why didn't you just name the release .self file Lv2diag.self and save us a step?
    A: We intend to release more fun tools for you at some point, this just helps you keep them straight from the start.

    Q: It doesn't beep a single time for me, it beeps 3 times and goes back to the XMB. Can you help?
    A: We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you have that one installed. If you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting down or restarting the PS3.

    Q: I see this, "ERROR: failed to read EPROM", in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
    A: You likely heard 3 beeps. We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you have that one installed. If you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting down or restarting the PS3.

    Q: I see this, "ERROR: SS EPROM read error returned: 1, product_mode: 0", in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
    A: You likely heard 3 beeps. We attempted to fixed this in the v.2 version of the app, ensure you have that one installed. If you do have that installed. Run the app a second time, without shutting down or restarting the PS3.

    Q: I see this, "ERROR: LV1 mmap hvcall 114 not available:", in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
    A: You likey have OFW (With Original PSJB Dongle even) or a reDRM Firmware. You will need to switch to a MFW to get this application to work.

    Q: I see this, "ERROR: LV2 poke syscall not available:", in the factory.txt error log. Can you help?
    A: You likey have OFW (With Original PSJB Dongle even) or a reDRM Firmware. You will need to switch to a MFW to get this application to work.

    Q: I get a 80010505 error in factory.txt on the USB drive sometimes. HELP!?!?!
    A: We noticed this on one Phat CECHG system in testing. but could not replicate it on other PS3's and it only occured after the initial run from a power on of the PS3. In this case, every time we ran it a second time the application worked with out fail. Try again and post the factory.txt if the problem persists.

    Q: Could you have made this just a little easier to use?
    A: Nope! ;-)

    Release I: RSODfix Lv2diag.self v0.1 - FULL and COMPLETE "Red Screen of Death "Solution

    Download: FactoryServiceMode-v0.2.rar

    [You can VOTE FOR THE ENTRY, in PSX-Scene's Monthly Contest]

    Introduction by tthousand
    Comments 90 Comments
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      FIRST POST / ARTICLE UPDATED !!!!

      Now even easier to use, thank you CrashSerious
    1. the-green's Avatar
      the-green -
      Thanks CrashSerious
    1. kojorambo's Avatar
      kojorambo -
      how can one downgrade version 3.56 with this tool...??..plz
    1. rashid's Avatar
      rashid -
      this tool can use only in jailbroken ps3,is this right?
    1. Quakes69's Avatar
      Quakes69 -
      Wait a minute, I'm a bit confused here. So if I have a Backwards compatible(Which I now have 2 1st gen 80's) system. I can play PS2 backups in it? With out the Cobra dongle of course.

      I've been searching for the answer and only got ppl that asked about it on slims. Nothing states Fatties.
    1. Hajimehimura's Avatar
      Hajimehimura -
      When I install Factory Service Mode gnpdrm appears the error 80029564 and I can not install

      When I try to update the console appears other error 8002F169
    1. Hajimehimura's Avatar
      Hajimehimura -
      In the recovery mode when I put the system update it asks to put the firmware 3.56 or higher, please I need help!

      Now all programs are stopping working are only getting the black screen and when I turn off the console beeps 3

      At the moment I'm on OFW 3.41 Using a dongle that does not update to install the applications
    1. Quakes69's Avatar
      Quakes69 -
      Quote Originally Posted by Hajimehimura View Post
      In the recovery mode when I put the system update it asks to put the firmware 3.56 or higher, please I need help!

      Now all programs are stopping working are only getting the black screen and when I turn off the console beeps 3

      At the moment I'm on OFW 3.41 Using a dongle that does not update to install the applications
      Let me guess. You used the 3.41(3.56) CFW didn't you?

      If so, Then you need to follow a guide to remove that firmware.

      See that Trading-Post: Here


      Quake

      Now can someone answer the question I had above. Please, Thanks

      Edit: N/M I found out by trying it. PS2 Backups didn't even show up.
      It is a clean fast way of entering FSM though. Nice work CrashSerious!
    1. Mathematician's Avatar
      Mathematician -
      I asked if this was possible just short of a month ago:
      http://psx-scene.com/forums/f118/ide...toggle-100428/ (Idea for an app: Service mode toggle)

      Thanks Crash! You have just made my life so much easier
    1. Tranced's Avatar
      Tranced -
      Whenever I read ""That cobra is $%#@$%!!! We roll deep .. do you Max?" -- Operation:Mongoose" I think of the X3Max dongle and don't know why.
    1. CrashSerious's Avatar
      CrashSerious -
      Quote Originally Posted by rashid View Post
      this tool can use only in jailbroken ps3,is this right?
      Yes, you need Peek and Poke and SysCall 114 patches. These are all in common Firmwares released in the last year, with the exception of the reDRM firmwares released by the "borg" dongle manufacturers.

      Quote Originally Posted by kojorambo View Post
      how can one downgrade version 3.56 with this tool...??..plz
      Quite simply, you can't.

      Quote Originally Posted by the-green View Post
      Thanks CrashSerious
      You (and everyone else who's said the same or similar) are very welcome!

      Quote Originally Posted by Quakes69 View Post
      Wait a minute, I'm a bit confused here. So if I have a Backwards compatible(Which I now have 2 1st gen 80's) system. I can play PS2 backups in it? With out the Cobra dongle of course.

      I've been searching for the answer and only got ppl that asked about it on slims. Nothing states Fatties.
      This release does nothing for playing backups, though I think you may have found that already from reading the thread. (This response is more for anyone else wondering the same thing). This release is just a release to make yet another "feature" the dongle manufacturers bundled with thier dongles useless and unnecessary.

      Quote Originally Posted by Hajimehimura View Post
      When I install Factory Service Mode gnpdrm appears the error 80029564 and I can not install

      When I try to update the console appears other error 8002F169
      If you get those errors, my guess is you are running unfailbroken on OFW or you are running a pre-geohot npdrm firmware... update your firmware to a newer CFW and a ton of your compatability problems will go away. I suggest using PS2MFW Builder so you know exactly what is in the firmware and aren't tricked into updating to 3.56+ FW.

      Quote Originally Posted by Tranced View Post
      Whenever I read ""That cobra is $%#@$%!!! We roll deep .. do you Max?" -- Operation:Mongoose" I think of the X3Max dongle and don't know why.
      It is a reference/callout to a Max, but not that one AFAIK.
    1. pep's Avatar
      pep -
      does this enable us to play Online?
    1. indirect76's Avatar
      indirect76 -
      Quote Originally Posted by pep View Post
      does this enable us to play Online?
      No
    1. r1c0la's Avatar
      r1c0la -
      hey Crash, can you elaborate on the Operation Mongoose bit?

      is the pic/caption the "Special Message to Cobra/TB"?
    1. Hajimehimura's Avatar
      Hajimehimura -
      I got!! I took a PS3Key borrowed with a friend and took a downgrade to version 1.10 ofw and was updating normally until the 3.55
    1. CrashSerious's Avatar
      CrashSerious -
      Quote Originally Posted by Hajimehimura View Post
      I got!! I took a PS3Key borrowed with a friend and took a downgrade to version 1.10 ofw and was updating normally until the 3.55
      Which 3.55? My guess is Keamew or what ever it's called.
    1. deadcandance's Avatar
      deadcandance -
      If it can destroy dongle business it is a good thing...Lots of people think that paying for hack is so lame...I don't agree with them even if I think the real main purpose is to freely jailbreak your linux on ps3 system...
    1. kojorambo's Avatar
      kojorambo -
      thanks very much
    1. pepsicolla's Avatar
      pepsicolla -
      Quote Originally Posted by kojorambo View Post
      thanks very much
      Man I feel like a idiot here. I have a RSOD. It goes to the RSOD right when I turn the system on. I loaded the files to to the usb to get it to the FSM put the usb in the far right usb slot, turned the system on and it still goes right to the rsod. Is there special way to turn the system on so it loads right from the usb? I know it has 3.55fw. I know Im missing something here. can anyone help me out?
    1. indirect76's Avatar
      indirect76 -
      Quote Originally Posted by pepsicolla View Post
      Man I feel like a idiot here. I have a RSOD. It goes to the RSOD right when I turn the system on. I loaded the files to to the usb to get it to the FSM put the usb in the far right usb slot, turned the system on and it still goes right to the rsod. Is there special way to turn the system on so it loads right from the usb? I know it has 3.55fw. I know Im missing something here. can anyone help me out?
      I believe you have to have a package installed to get this working. You can't install any packages if you system has a RSOD problem.

      You may be very interested in this though: http://psx-scene.com/forums/content/...solution-1920/
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