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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

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    Look ma, no Downgrade Dongle
    v0.2


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    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

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    Introduction by tthousand
    Comments 90 Comments
    1. pepsicolla's Avatar
      pepsicolla -
      Ya I saw that link but there saying I need to be in FSM before I can run that fix. Unless I am reading it wrong?
    1. pepsicolla's Avatar
      pepsicolla -
      Well reading some of the posts I see someone said this way of getting to FSM can only be done with a jailbroken system? Is that correct? If so that may be my problem as I dont know if the system is jailbroken I bought it like this.
    1. indirect76's Avatar
      indirect76 -
      Quote Originally Posted by pepsicolla View Post
      Ya I saw that link but there saying I need to be in FSM before I can run that fix. Unless I am reading it wrong?
      Yes, you are correct. I must admit, I didn't read the article. You need to be in FSM for it to work. So you need a piece of hardware to do this.
    1. CrashSerious's Avatar
      CrashSerious -
      Quote Originally Posted by pepsicolla View Post
      Well reading some of the posts I see someone said this way of getting to FSM can only be done with a jailbroken system? Is that correct? If so that may be my problem as I dont know if the system is jailbroken I bought it like this.
      You have a whole awful lot of unknowns there to be able to give you definitive help. You likely will need a read downgrade dongle since you don't have the FSM Package installed (or even know if your PS3 is running a CFW).

      Assuming it's a 3.55 FW system and below you really need to be in the RSOD Lv2diag thread though, if that can even help you... but it's your best shot.
    1. srw008's Avatar
      srw008 -
      After finished fix RSOD,the system update cannot flash perfected. The progress bar always rich 100% fast at the 40%.And ps3 can not run anyother apps.
    1. srw008's Avatar
      srw008 -
      It's mean that the NOR chip have no save?
    1. zbjordan's Avatar
      zbjordan -
      I have already fix my damn fat ps3 3 times..
      In the first, i have fixed rsod with rsodfix pup,install rsodfix pkg...then my ps3 runs well about 10 days...rsod comes out again...I have tried use rsodfix lv2 file to fix it...did not work...but i still fixed it with rsodfix pup and pkg...ps3 goes well...next day...damn rsod comes out aaaagain...just reboot ps3...rsod gone(dont know why)...i tested the game runs ok...
      just now...the hell RSOD cames again...Any Ideas? still use the pup and pkg to fix it?but why rsodfix lv2 file not worked?
    1. Player1's Avatar
      Player1 -
      Quote Originally Posted by zbjordan View Post
      I have already fix my damn fat ps3 3 times..
      In the first, i have fixed rsod with rsodfix pup,install rsodfix pkg...then my ps3 runs well about 10 days...rsod comes out again...I have tried use rsodfix lv2 file to fix it...did not work...but i still fixed it with rsodfix pup and pkg...ps3 goes well...next day...damn rsod comes out aaaagain...just reboot ps3...rsod gone(dont know why)...i tested the game runs ok...
      just now...the hell RSOD cames again...Any Ideas? still use the pup and pkg to fix it?but why rsodfix lv2 file not worked?
      Simple, your RSOD is hardware related, you need to do a reballing, forget a software solution.
    1. abbadon7's Avatar
      abbadon7 -
      great
    1. maneo12's Avatar
      maneo12 -
      Quote Originally Posted by aritagabrielleo View Post
      Heyy! i have a Big question! usually a big idea there is a PS3 4.00 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) v3 Released by ps3 hen this ''firmware'' lets you run pkg files,so can we use this app in this ''firmware'' to downgrade to 3.55?? just an idea that i got!!
      I think you wouldn't be able since 4.0 HEN only allows to install and run packages. Even if you were able to install it, it's not signed code so it wouldn't work
    1. dtrr's Avatar
      dtrr -
      I need help Please.
      my ps3 is stuck on fsm. i dont know what appened. i install the .pkg and everythig was normal but now my console is on 3.60 fsm. i'm sure i was on 3.55 kmeaw. now i cant get out fsm. please help.....
    1. Oxyacetylene's Avatar
      Oxyacetylene -
      How can I toggle FSM while i'm stuck on RSOD? Please help me!?
    1. tonytang's Avatar
      tonytang -
      that's right!
    1. andresdelacruz's Avatar
      andresdelacruz -
      i bought e3 flasher limited, installed it, but i need a dongle to get it into service mode, so this tool works as a dongle for the downgrading?
    1. KNBT's Avatar
      KNBT -
      this is a awesome tool and makes things alot better to access.
    1. tthousand's Avatar
      tthousand -
      Quote Originally Posted by andresdelacruz View Post
      i bought e3 flasher limited, installed it, but i need a dongle to get it into service mode, so this tool works as a dongle for the downgrading?
      I believe you still need a dongle/device in order to downgrade from 3.56+, but I could be wrong.
    1. sLpFhaWK's Avatar
      sLpFhaWK -
      source path: "/dev_hdd0/game/FSMT00002/lv2diag/Lv2diag_exit.self"
      dest path: "/dev_usb000/Lv2diag_exit.self"
      firmware version detected: 0x8534 (34100)
      ERROR: failed to read EPROM
      ERROR: SS EPROM read error returned: 1, product_mode: 0
    1. amarhw's Avatar
      amarhw -
      Can I use this application to rebuild database ? which is an option in the ordinary ps3 recovery mode options ?
      Thanks a lot
    1. xcaliburpcs's Avatar
      xcaliburpcs -
      can it be modded for us guys on 3.55 that have no bluray drive or board ?? i launch it and I get a black screen just like trying to launch anything
    1. Richdik77-PSG's Avatar
      Richdik77-PSG -
      I believe I installed the Dex pkg instead of the Cex Version.
      It didn't give any sort of txt file and now is stuck in factory mode.
      I tried to load it in recovery and tried all other things known to me and no luck.
      Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
      I'm currently running rebug cfw 3.55.2 if that helps.