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  • Rogero Releases CEX 4.30 v2.03 Custom Firmware - Restores Install PKG Files Function

    Rogero returns with another update to his 4.30 custom firmware for CEX consoles. If you thought that his firmware took a bad turn when the Install Package Files functionality was removed, then you might want to take that back. With this update, Rogero has reimplemented the function which works better than the original. Not only that, Rogero has squashed the bugs that were present in previous releases of his custom firmware



    Rogero CEX 4.30 CFW v2.03 Changelog:

    • Rebuilt from scratch using OFW4.30 files only (no DEX/SEX files) with official XMB and full features working as in OFW4.30
    • All known problems like XMB icons sorting and Demo Mode issues from previous versions are now gone with the use of the official XMB.
    • New Improved "Install Package Files" Application added to XMB instead of using the traditional DEX Icon, to have a 100% original XMB.
      • [* Install Package Files] function supports:
        • up to 256 pkg files
        • split pkg files
        • sorting
        • queued PKG indication (in red)
        • multipart (split) PKG indication (in yellow)
        • copy/transfer progress
        • Scanned locations: /dev_usb*** /dev_hdd0 /dev_bdvd in /PKG /packages and root folders
        • Split files format: .0 - .63 / .66600 - .66663 / .001 - .064

      • CFW Structure fixed to match the OFW 4.xx Structure:
        • No more corrupted data error messages while Installing from XMB or Recovery Menu.
        • The CFW can be installed fine from XMB Update over any OFW3.55/CFW3.55/CFW4.21/CFW4.30.
        • HDD can be swapped/changed and the CFW4.30 v2.03 will re-install without any problem.


    • Patched LV1 to disable LV2 Protection.
    • Patched LV1 to add peek/poke support to replace hvc 182/183 (multiMAN Direct Disc Access is now working fine with CFW4.30 v2.03)
    • Patched LV1 to disable SYSTEM MANAGER INTEGRITY CHECK (to prevent Bricking on non-dehashed downgraded consoles)
    • Patched LV1 Core OS Hash Check (to prevent Bricking on non-dehashed downgraded consoles)
    • The CFW can be used directly for Downgrading with Hardware flashers /Flashing from FSM/Exiting from FSM, all works fine.
    • Patched LV2 to add peek/poke support. (for both LV1 and LV2)
    • Patched VSH to enable ReActPSN compatibility (Allow Unsigned act.dat and *.rif files, Disable Unlinking/Deleting of act.dat)
    • Spoofed the system version to latest OFW version 4.31.
    • PSN/SEN access is available as long as the current "passphrase" still the same.
    • Loading games from App_home Icon is now fixed.
    • It can run games signed with Keys up to version 4.30 without any Eboot/Sprx patching needed
    • Games can be loaded from Disc Icon (with Original game in BD) and from app_home (Disc-less, but not all games).
    • Current 3.55 homebrew applications can't be loaded on this CFW, applications must be re-signed properly for FW4.21/4.30
    As always, here are some guidelines from Rogero that you should follow when updating to a new firmware:


    • Always make a NOR/Nand dump using multiMAN before installing any CFW to have a recovery backup in case of any bricks.
    • Having a valid NOR/Nand dump is an essential step before upgrading, because you will always have a chance to recover when you have a valid dump.
      • A Hardware Flasher alone without a valid dump may not fix your bricked PS3 **

    • The QA flag is better to be always Enabled on your PS3 for safer upgrading/downgrading operations. Link ----> toggle_qa.pkg
    • Please Check the MD5 of the downloaded PUP file before installing any CFW to avoid possible bricks.
    • DO NOT HAVE DISC IN PS3 WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARES..As the PS3 will take the UPDATE from the DISC First.You need to be already on a 3.55OFW or 3.55CFW/4.21CFW/4.30CFW to install this. Installing from any OFW > 3.55 won't work. (Hardware Flasher needed)


    In Addition, this release has been tested and can be installed from the XMB if that is your preferred method of updating.

    Download: Rogero CEX 4.30 CFW v2.03 (Mirror) (Mirror 2) (Mirror 3)
    MD5: 5f7434a46f7909689b00558a06071689
    Size: 192 MB (201,591,424 bytes)

    Source: Rogero via Tortuga Cove

    Thanks to realth for the news tip!

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    Comments 168 Comments
    1. kira.30's Avatar
      kira.30 -
      great, now it really seems like a stable cfw.
    1. curlyhairedpunk's Avatar
      curlyhairedpunk -
      No need to install in recovery mode? Is there still a need t install multiman v 4.12 and to run qa toggle before?
    1. Bluevenom's Avatar
      Bluevenom -
      Great Job Rogero!! This CFW seems to have it all!!!
      What about Cinavia? Has it been disabled?
    1. curlyhairedpunk's Avatar
      curlyhairedpunk -
      never mind read the whole article, just got a little excited, i have been waiting to install any new cfw for a while now.
    1. Demonchild's Avatar
      Demonchild -
      Quote Originally Posted by realth View Post
      your link in the post dosnt work, but the one i posted earlier before you does
      Thanks, didn't realize that Rogero made it private. Your mirror was there initially. I added two more from the release thread and put up one myself.
    1. Shaitan's Avatar
      Shaitan -
      This looks pretty tempting, installing split files from xmb is fricken awesome. I might have to swap if Rebug doesn't add these features soon
    1. Marco João's Avatar
      Marco João -
      yeyeye
    1. FlashBE's Avatar
      FlashBE -
      Installing straight from 4.30 Rogero v1 XMB is possible? No need to be on 3.55 or v2 already?

      EDIT: Allright, I just read it's possibe.
    1. atreyu187's Avatar
      atreyu187 -
      Sticking with Rebug for now but looking more and more promising as the days go by.
    1. DWarrior's Avatar
      DWarrior -
      can i update to Rogero 4.30 from Rebug 4.21, or do I have to go down to rebug 3.55 then back to Rogero?
    1. Grazeholder's Avatar
      Grazeholder -
      Hey guys! i was looking today to upgrade from 3.55 to 4.30 and this one looks really promising!
      I just want to ask a "stupid" question.
      Can i upgrade from 3.55 OFW straight to 4.30 v2.03 CFW? or i need to go from 3.55 to 4.20 and then upgrade to 4.30?
      I know that i can go straight to 4.30 but i want a simple confirmation to not mess up or brick my consonle.
      thank you in advance!
    1. curlyhairedpunk's Avatar
      curlyhairedpunk -
      Do I have to Nor/Nand dump if I am just upgrading from kmeaw 3.55, I never downgraded with a flasher. So am I putting myself in that much risk by just upgrading? Dumping Nor/Nand files and verifying them seems very complicated.
    1. gntle's Avatar
      gntle -
      you can install it through XBM confimred i had Rogero 4.30 v1.04 and then i removed and reinstalled Multiman and packages and grouped it and made it nice.

      note! there is no package installer visible you need to go to Appdata and if it's empty there you will be tossed in to installPKG and then que the packages you wanna install and you will figure it out..

      Just a Awsome release!
    1. mayid25's Avatar
      mayid25 -
      I can also confirm it. I installed it from XMB i was on CFW 4.30 v2.0. it installed nicely.
    1. jalaneme's Avatar
      jalaneme -
      great, i am glad they sorted out the problem where you had to downgrade to upgrade the hard drive, the only thing holding me back now is getting old 3.55 psn game fixes working without mass patching then i will update, rogero is progressing along nicely.
    1. ccfman2004's Avatar
      ccfman2004 -
      His CFW just keeps getting better and better. To think that we were all told that we would never have a CFW after 3.55.
    1. BahumatLord's Avatar
      BahumatLord -
      Quote Originally Posted by curlyhairedpunk View Post
      Do I have to Nor/Nand dump if I am just upgrading from kmeaw 3.55, I never downgraded with a flasher. So am I putting myself in that much risk by just upgrading? Dumping Nor/Nand files and verifying them seems very complicated.

      * Create a dump of your NOR/NAND (use multiMAN to create a .NORBIN/.NANDBIN file - USB connected as /dev_usb000 required) - To dump flash: mmOS->Select any file->Open in HEX viewer->[SELECT]->[START]->DUMP LV2(NO)->DUMP LV1(NO)->DUMP FLASH(YES)
    1. xarfax1105's Avatar
      xarfax1105 -
      woah, now there's a function i've been waiting for a long time now. can anyone confirm if there will be no problems if i upgrade my internal hdd while on rogero 4.30 v2.03?
    1. lmntathffan's Avatar
      lmntathffan -
      Can anyone explain to me if/how I might be able to downgrade back to 3.55 if I install this firmware? More specifically, is there a way for me to switch between this firmware and 3.55? I don't want to lose access to my 3.55-signed homebrew.
    1. petkolatinov's Avatar
      petkolatinov -
      sorry for my english...i`m with 160 gb date code 1b 4.31 ofw ps3...i can not downgrade...can i jailbreak my console soon?