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  • Huge Updates For JFW DH 3.56 MA Firmware

    DemonHades and the rest of guys behind the custom firmware for 3.56, have been teasing us with features soon to be implemented in the firmware. So far, we've seen Dynarec and the Universal MAD downgrade on the list. It all comes together with the release of a new service pack update.


    Service Pack 1.3: Service Pack 1.3 brings in a wealth of improvements and new features such as the Grid system, a plugins manager, the ability to dualboot GameOS and Linux and of course Dynarec which throws in support for PSX ISOs. Here's a rough translation of the changelog.

    Changelog:
    - System Manager HV for use with 50 service features of HW (Including those that require Service Mode).
    - Total compatibility with games, games that don't work previusly now work (ALL) (là bien sur ils ne parlent pas des jeux 3.6+, seulement les 3.56 et inférieur).
    - Support of PSP Minis, and PSN games now corrected and improved.
    - Compatibility with PS2 corrected.
    - TheGrid running on boot (Region Free DVD, patched new checks, ps1 cd checks, supporting payloads, Linux, etc.) and dynamic patching.
    - New options on BOOT with EGEA detecting flags to perform new tasks (dumpflash, dumpflash2, dumpflash3, dumpflash4, restoreflash, restoreflash2, restoreflash3, restoreflash4, dumper.nor, dumper.nand, dumper.lv1, matheros_direct-slim, matheros_direct-fat this refer to the console booting directly on Linux ).
    - Improved execution of any EGEA.SELF at the startup.
    - Improvised use of new syscalls 15,16,20 (lv2_memcpy, lv2_memset and lv1 CallGate to make any call to any HVSC ).


    Jaicrab PRE Loader v3.+

    The releases aren't done yet as Jaicrab has his PRE Loader with added support for the MA downgrader. With this, PS3s on the JW DH 3.56 MA firmware can now downgrade back to 3.55 or lower with the LV2 no check patch. It's completely software based so there's no need for any extra hardware. For those hanging about on 3.55 CFW, you can now give this firmware a shot.

    I decided to make improvements to the previous Advance Preloader 2.

    A major improvement is the virtual controller (MAD). Can directly manipulate the NOR or NAND memories of our consoles without having a physical developer. This leads to a high risk of running out of console. A bad patch and you would be required to settle a physical developer. It has been tested successfully in several models. This does not mean that there is any model that fails. I hope you will heap up head. I am not responsible for any damage. Another use is to make copies of data unique to each console.

    This tool has been developed for systems and lower JFW 3.55 3.56 MA. It requires no external libraries. It works even without the dev_flash in the system. It can be launched as Lv2Diag.self, as in JFW EGEA MA SELF 3.56 or releasing from any FileManager that supports it. May soon be published as PKG.
    Downloads:
    Service Pack 1.3 - MIRROR
    JaiCrab PRE Loader - MIRROR

    Sources:
    Service Pack 3 (Demonhades)
    Jaicrab PRE Loader

    Thanks to the-green for the news tip!

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    Comments 25 Comments
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      This is definitely interesting with the PSX-ISO support and the ability to downgrade back to 3.55 so you can still use your Cobra or TB dongles. How has the support for backup managers come along. If I remember right, they weren't fully supported before

      Edit: Also the plugin support is awesome. If we can get it fully integrated and tricked out like it was on the PSP, then the doors are kicked wide open for us
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Keep in mind this is in Spanish.. (the CFW)

      @BahumatLord

      Managers Supported

      Iris Manager 3.56
      H Manager 1.5
      Solar Rogero Edition 8.5
      Multiman 2.008.05
      this is what i seen in some of the translated details..
      Not sure if that is the only version of multiMAN or any verision higher then that..
    1. the-green's Avatar
      the-green -
      yes, it still a spanish CFW, no support for other languages, but may be this will be fixed in the futur updates !
      The game compatibility is the same as CFW 3.55, it was enhanced in this SP v1.3
      Many backup managers are now supported, not only Iris manager v3.56, Rogero manager v8.5 is working fine as I've read
      You could launch your 3.56 original games without any modification cause this is a custom firmware 3.56.
      The Grid system is the plugin manager of this JFW, it will have a very good futur as promise DemonHades team.
      PSX iso emulation is now working using Dynarec system wich was released if you want to add it to the news !
      PSone Emu.rar

      It's in beta phase, so some iso psx games could not work but it stilll a good progress !!
      Now we're waiting for the free cobra payload as said Jaicrab since one year !! they said they were working on converting the payload into a PS3 plugin working with the grid system, but nothing atm ??!!

      About the software downgrade function, & at least i'am wrong, it will work only with LV2 no check patched CFW !! so you couldn't back to kmeaw CFW or Cobra CFW because those CFW doesn't have the LV2 no check patch !!!

      About the upgrade function after the MA downgrade, theorically it will work without problems since the sysconn of the PS3 still on the 3.56 version, so any OFW 3.6+ will be installed without any problem after !

      A very good progress, but without other languages, at least the english even if it's not my native language, I'll install this JFW DH 3.56 MA the day I'll see the free cobra payload !!!
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      It sucks it's in Spanish, but how hard really would it be to translate it to English? Changing the language in the firmware shouldn't affect the operation. Might be a nice project for somebody to enter into the monthly contest. They'd get my vote. The plugin support is what's really got my eye. All you have to do is look at the PSP plugin support to see what can be pulled off at some point. Something like CWCheat could be pulled off now
    1. the-green's Avatar
      the-green -
      Yes a plugin support will open the door to make real many ideas, like a screenshot plugin, playing games & listening MP3 music in the same time..
      they talk one day about the possibility to launch FTP transfert & continue to playing games...etc

      But for me, still waiting to the free cobra payload !!!
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      I wonder how well the downgrader is working?
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      Quote Originally Posted by STLcardsWS View Post
      I wonder how well the downgrader is working?
      Me too. Where are all those people that were stuck on 3.56? We could use some testers
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Or anyone with a hardware flasher..
      In case it doesn't work, on your system.
    1. OpenSource's Avatar
      OpenSource -
      This CFW is just great it have many features like FSELF Support and i can boot linux without going to the XMB and the sc callgate is good to use some hvcalls.
    1. GhaleonX's Avatar
      GhaleonX -
      Quote Originally Posted by BahumatLord View Post
      Me too. Where are all those people that were stuck on 3.56? We could use some testers
      I've got a console on 3.56 here (maybe more than one), but if I understand correctly, the downgrader is just for people on 3.56 MA (or whatever JFW DH firmware is referred to as) - a stock 3.56 console should still need a hardware flasher to downgrade.
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      Quote Originally Posted by GhaleonX View Post
      I've got a console on 3.56 here (maybe more than one), but if I understand correctly, the downgrader is just for people on 3.56 MA (or whatever JFW DH firmware is referred to as) - a stock 3.56 console should still need a hardware flasher to downgrade.
      If it shipped with 3.56 stock then I don't think it will work, but if it shipped with 3.55 or lower and just happens to be on 3.56 at the moment then it should work
    1. OpenSource's Avatar
      OpenSource -
      Well i'm been using Preloader 3 on 3.41,3.55 and obviusly JFW 3.56 MA and it just need that you have knowledge on all the downgrade things.
    1. futuretime23's Avatar
      futuretime23 -
      O.O
      what was once a mediocre cfw,is now shaping to become one of the best cfws out there with the huge updates its getting,in other words,bricks were shat.
      i guess some devs who at first glance look like s***,can actually turn out to be really good devs!
      to demonhades and his team,good work folks,im very surprised to be honest.
      and good thing i understand both spanish and english!
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      Quote Originally Posted by futuretime23 View Post
      O.O
      what was once a mediocre cfw,is now shaping to become one of the best cfws out there with the huge updates its getting,in other words,bricks were shat.
      i guess some devs who at first glance look like s***,can actually turn out to be really good devs!
      to demonhades and his team,good work folks,im very surprised to be honest.
      and good thing i understand both spanish and english!
      Yeah, I think there are more than a few of us that thoght the same. I know I had my doubts and I'm not known for keeping my mouth shut
    1. the-green's Avatar
      the-green -
      No BahumatLord, you can't install the JFW DH 3.56 MA on a PS3 in stock firmware 3.56 !!
      The JFW coud be installed on a PS3 on 3.55 firmware or lower, for 3.56+ firmwares, you always need a hardware flasher to install it !

      This MA Downgrader is for those on the JFW DH 3.56 MA & who want to get back to 3.55 CFW, nopt for those on 3.56 OFW !!

      The JFW 3.56 DH MA was made cause we have the 3.56 public keys thanks to (AdrianC in February 2011). But we dn't have the 3.56 private keys to sign correctly a such CFW, so they used a custom keys to sign it, for this you need to be on 3.55 or lower firmware to install it !!
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Huge Updates For JW DH 3.56 MA Firmware
      JFW , someone made a typo
    1. kada's Avatar
      kada -
      If we cant install this on factory 3.56 consoles or another way "only install to 3.55" why they dont improve 3.55 with plugin manager etc etc?

      My mind a bit confused.Can we install this JFW to factory 3.56 consoles via hardware flasher or not?

      Last, factory 3.60 or 3.66 consoles couldnt downgraded to 3.56, right?

      And translating not be a problem...
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      According to BlackDeath_DH this can install on 3.56. I cant confirm this. But here is what he says on ps3hax forums link

      you are wrong there is no need to be on 3.55 to install the JFW 3.56 MA please do some more research before say something like that.

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      I have posted that long time ago and it was possible all the time.

      Update/Edit
      (no more posting while sleepy )
      Well re-reading it, it appears you will need a flasher.
      Some people would say what is the use then, Some ps3 couldnt go below 3.56 even with a flasher and it helps those people out. I assume..
    1. kada's Avatar
      kada -
      Ok it can be install to 3.56 with hardware flasher and some hex editing.And If I dont understand wrong its possible to DG to JFW3.56.Thanks for link...
    1. SaiyanSnake's Avatar
      SaiyanSnake -
      The reason why I don't update to JFW DH 3.56 is that is for me to spanish..