NFW 3.55 - bitbubba's Newbie Friendly Ware! Cinavia Disabled!

Published on 08-05-2011 09:16 PM

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A member who joined the PSX-SCENE the same time as me, and has double the posts I do already, bitsbubba, has made for EVERYONE's enjoyment, a new user friendly 3.55 Modified Firmware we like to call... NFW (Newbie Friendly Ware) . Using PS3MFW Build v0.2, he has applied the new Disable Cinavia Patch as well as the standard Kmeaw Patches. He has released two versions, one Spoofed to 3.66, and one unspoofed.

He has also released version 2, which includes plenty of extra goodies for all of us newbies! This version does not include a 3.66 spoof. You can download that seperately from rebug.me.

Go out there and create your own MFW, or enjoy another 'classic' release from bitsbubba!

Instructions aka 1-2-3 NFW (bitsbubba's Newbie Friendly Ware):
1. Format USB device FAT32
2. Place PS3UPDAT.PUP in x:/PS3/UPDATE
3. Install via XMB
NOTE: If you are not on OFW 3.55, please download and install that first, the same way you would install NFW. You can find OFW 3.55 here.

NFW 3.55 v2 Release Information: Since the release of version 1, bitsbubba has went on to create NFW v2, which includes the removal of several unwanted icons, a custom coldboot, and a dynamic theme, and of course, other goodies. He has removed the 3.66 spoof... if you would like to spoof NFW v2 to 3.66, you can use Rebug's Spoofer. You can find all the specs below!

NFW v2:

EB5E3E3178133740817E014D701BE6D1 *NFWv2.7z
3F8D28F68A0315CBAFE04B7929FFFB58 *PS3UPDAT.PUP

Code:

3.55 NFW v2 Features Enabled:
Change PUP build / version

Patch LV1 hypervisor
  Allow mapping of any memory area (Needed for LV2 Poke)

Patch LV2 kernel
  Patch to add Peek&Poke system calls to LV2

Patch package installer
  allow installation of pseudo-retail (geohot) packages
  allow installation of debug packages

Patch Application launcher
  Patch to allow running of unsigned applications

Added Start Game (disc-less) to games category

Added "The Homebrew Channel" to XMB

Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Videos Category
  Remove "Netflix" icon from the XMB Videos Category

Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Games Category
  Remove "Minis Manual" icon from the XMB Game Category
  Removed "PlayStation Store" icon from the XMB Game Category

Clean unwanted icons from the XMB Network Category
  Remove "Online Instruction Manuals" icon from the XMB Network Category

Disabled Cinavia Protection (except AVCHD and BD: WIP)

Custom coldboot by PatheticPuma

Added Graffiti Dynamic Theme by DoctaIgnorantia

NFW 3.55 v1 Release Information: FOR 3.66 SPOOF, The only way to revert back to another FW is though Recovery Menu !!!

Originally Posted by bitsbubba

I also created a CFW I call it NFW (Newbie Friendly Ware/ named by tthousand) it has all the patches of Kmeaw w/ cinavia disabled and spoofed to 3.66. Keep in mind the only way to revert back to another FW is though Recovery Menu!!

NFW v1:

B91AD5E364AF2B79EBA3BB627D9E342B *NFWv1.7z
0B9F17EEE5B81D180C2BF68575608313 *PS3UPDAT.PUP

Code:

3.55 NFW v1 Features Enabled:
Change PUP build / version

Patch LV1 hypervisor
  Allow mapping of any memory area (Needed for LV2 Poke)

Patch LV2 kernel
  Patch to add Peek&Poke system calls to LV2

Patch package installer
  allow installation of pseudo-retail (geohot) packages
  allow installation of debug packages

Patch Application launcher
  Patch to allow running of unsigned applications

Add new icons to the XMB Game category
  Add "Install Package Files" icon to the XMB Game Category
  Add "/app_home" icon to the XMB Game Category

Disabled Cinavia Protection (except AVCHD and BD: WIP)

Spoof firmware build / version to 3.66

Originally Posted by bitsbubba

As promised here it is, 3.55-NFW unspoofed

NFW v1un (unspoofed):

E2CD3F9924DC828BA51EB579A0A19F07 *NFWv1un.7z
9A9D742A02DD89160117BDE49C413D79 *PS3UPDAT.PUP

Code:

3.55 NFW v1un Features Enabled:
Change PUP build / version

Patch LV1 hypervisor
  Allow mapping of any memory area (Needed for LV2 Poke)

Patch LV2 kernel
  Patch to add Peek&Poke system calls to LV2

Patch package installer
  allow installation of pseudo-retail (geohot) packages
  allow installation of debug packages

Patch Application launcher
  Patch to allow running of unsigned applications

Add new icons to the XMB Game category
  Add "Install Package Files" icon to the XMB Game Category
  Add "/app_home" icon to the XMB Game Category

Disabled Cinavia Protection (except AVCHD and BD: WIP)

And, for those interested in making your own Cinavia Disabled firmware, here are the downloads:
Cinavia files for 3.55: HERE
Cinavia files for 3.41: HERE

In case you did not know, bitsbubba has also released a modified version of kmeaw's Lv2 Patcher with blu-ray region changing options, as well as all the current patches.

Download bitsbubba's Modified Lv2 Patcher: Here

Download bitsbubba's NEWBIE FRIENDLY WARE: (8/07/11 - bug fix, new links & checksums)
NFW v2: NFW v2
NFW v1 Un-Spoofed: NFW v1un
NFW v1 3.66 Spoofed: NFW v1 (REMINDER FOR 3.66 SPOOF: the only way to revert back to another FW is though Recovery Menu!)

And a BIG THANK YOU to our own handyman here at the PSX-SCENE, bitsbubba!

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77 Comments

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by darkspirit510

Reading this forum for half a year now, but always hesitated to install any CFW. But this sounds so easy, that I just want to try it out...

One Question: If I am still on OFW, do I have to install any other package before this CFW or can I just install over the update function of my ps3?

That is great to hear you want to get your feet wet!

One Answer: Just install OFW 3.55, and then install this the same way that you installed the OFW. Afterwards, if you want to, you can install bitbubba's Modified Lv2 Patcher to allow your PS3 to play Blu-Ray movie from different regions around the globe (I have several from different countries). Also, if you use multiMAN, you will want to pick up the latest version along with the BDEMU-2 pkgs if you have not allready.

Do not be afraid to ask for more assiatance, we are here to support you

nisbahmumtaz - 08-06-2011, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tthousand

You can just install this one if you are allready on kmeaw 3.55 I believe. Simple Any questions?

I see. Thanks.

Well, I guess I'll grab the unspoofed version, since I live alone. Is the procedure to switch from this to Kmeaw 3.55 the same?

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 05:45 AM
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@bitsbubba: Can we get a privacy-patched version two, too?

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by nisbahmumtaz

I see. Thanks.

Well, I guess I'll grab the unspoofed version, since I live alone. Is the procedure to switch from this to Kmeaw 3.55 the same?

Yes, it is pretty much the same thing, you can find kmeaw download in the PS3 Homebrew link in my sig

Also, grab NFW v2 !!! You can find the download in the article !!! And then, come back and download NFW v3 as soon as it comes out !!!

RazorX - 08-06-2011, 07:17 AM
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how do i change the name of the app_home on PS3MFW Builder 0.2 i guess i have to modify the patch_category_game.tcl but what do i change and does the PS3_GAME still show up on the end of it on the ps3 for example /app_home/PS3_GAME/ if i want my ps3 to say install packages and Boot Game instead how do i do it and can i change the name of install packages too.

nisbahmumtaz - 08-06-2011, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tthousand

Yes, it is pretty much the same thing, you can find kmeaw download in the PS3 Homebrew link in my sig

Also, grab NFW v2 !!! You can find the download in the article !!! And then, come back and download NFW v3 as soon as it comes out !!!

Thanks for the heads up, then.
I guess I'll wait for v3.

darkspirit510 - 08-06-2011, 04:33 PM
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It was funny to see an english message on a german ps3. Setup was as easy as promised, three steps to get CFW working.

The first homebrew application i tried was the multiman manager, but it isn't working for me. It crashed several times and doesn't want load any game I added. I thought this firmware includes the LV2-Patch (I hope, I don't mix up anything, but I think, the LV2-Patch was needed for this). Any ideas or is this a multiman-problem?

I will try other homebrew later or tommorow.

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 05:44 PM
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It could be a mutltiMAN issuse. Here is what you can do to try and fix the problem.
1 - First, highlight multiMAN from the XMB, and press triangle. Then select, delete.
2 - After you have removed the application, install these next two items in the order I list them, and then try to run it again.

multiMAN 2.03.00 FULL: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

BDEMU2-3.55: http://tinyurl.com/3zh492y

Also, if you are interested, here is the latest multiMAN Emulator Pack: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

Originally Posted by RazorX

how do i change the name of the app_home on PS3MFW Builder 0.2 i guess i have to modify the patch_category_game.tcl but what do i change and does the PS3_GAME still show up on the end of it on the ps3 for example /app_home/PS3_GAME/ if i want my ps3 to say install packages and Boot Game instead how do i do it and can i change the name of install packages too.

I am not sure, because I have not looked into it yet, but a good place to start would be: http://ps3devwiki.com

medawg - 08-06-2011, 06:30 PM
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Sooooooooooo..............ummmmmmmmmmm. does the 3.66 spoof allow psn? please answer and no trolls

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by medawg

Sooooooooooo..............ummmmmmmmmmm. does the 3.66 spoof allow psn? please answer and no trolls

The ONLY PUBLIC FORM OF PSN, at the curent momment, is OFW.

medawg - 08-06-2011, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tthousand

The ONLY PUBLIC FORM OF PSN, at the curent momment, is OFW.

umm sorry im a bit of a noob but is that ye or no could you please explain

tthousand - 08-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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My bad, but That is a NO for any jailbreaks or custom firmwares. Right now, the only way to use PSN is to upgrade your playstation to whatever official firmware you must be on. The reason for this is because Sony is trying very hard to keep jailbroken consoles off of their PSN, and they are doing a good job at it, or so it seems

Basically, the spoof prevents you from accidnetally updating your system. There are some other small benefits too, but nothing major enough to list.

bitsbubba - 08-06-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RazorX

how do i change the name of the app_home on PS3MFW Builder 0.2 i guess i have to modify the patch_category_game.tcl but what do i change and does the PS3_GAME still show up on the end of it on the ps3 for example /app_home/PS3_GAME/ if i want my ps3 to say install packages and Boot Game instead how do i do it and can i change the name of install packages too.

I actually changed the name manually & used PS3MFW Builder to replace the file with the original

medawg - 08-07-2011, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by tthousand

My bad, but That is a NO for any jailbreaks or custom firmwares. Right now, the only way to use PSN is to upgrade your playstation to whatever official firmware you must be on. The reason for this is because Sony is trying very hard to keep jailbroken consoles off of their PSN, and they are doing a good job at it, or so it seems

Basically, the spoof prevents you from accidnetally updating your system. There are some other small benefits too, but nothing major enough to list.

OK thanks alot for clearing that out. Sorry but one last question, then whats new in this firmware?

tthousand - 08-07-2011, 12:57 AM
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You can play movie that normally do not play because of CINAVIA protection.

bitsbubba - 08-07-2011, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by medawg

OK thanks alot for clearing that out. Sorry but one last question, then whats new in this firmware?

custom coldboot, custom default theme, addition of "The Homebrew Channel" (with install packages), app_home/PS3_GAME renamed to "Start Game (disc-less)",a couple of lv1/lv2 patches (not found in KMEAW), and an unsigned application patch (also not found in KMEAW)

Edit: plus Cinavia disable for everything but AVCHD and BD-DVR

RazorX - 08-07-2011, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bitsbubba

I actually changed the name manually & used PS3MFW Builder to replace the file with the original

could you tell me how i can do this please because i only install cfw i create and i would love to know how to do that thanks

RazorX - 08-07-2011, 01:22 PM
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ive looked into it and you modifiy explore_category_game.rco and explore_plugin_full.rco to edit the name of install package files and /app_home/PS3_GAME/ and that is what ive done but what do i put in ps3mfw builder to tell it to use them and is it safe to just overwrite the ones on my ps3 to test them please let me know

bitsbubba - 08-07-2011, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RazorX

ive looked into it and you modifiy explore_category_game.rco and explore_plugin_full.rco to edit the name of install package files and /app_home/PS3_GAME/ and that is what ive done but what do i put in ps3mfw builder to tell it to use them and is it safe to just overwrite the ones on my ps3 to test them please let me know

it's safe (worst you'll have to do is re-install your FW)you could use replace file in dev_flash but I couldn't get it to find the file I wanted to replace with, so I altered the cinavia task to replace the files I wanted it to replace