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

Published on 12-01-2012 06:01 PM

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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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168 Comments

jr13 - 12-02-2012, 04:01 PM
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HI just wanna ask i Have the Official PS3 7.1 wireless stereo headset and its not working on 3.55 CFW it needs 3.70 and later version. So what i did i upgraded to this Rogero 4.30 CFW and still theres is still no option in the accessory settings for the wireless headset..pls if somebody can help me here I really gonna appreciate the help..thank you vey much......

Kayot - 12-02-2012, 04:55 PM
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So, anyone test out reActPSN?

Grazeholder - 12-02-2012, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogero

you are right 100%, QA flag needs to be Enabled/Set only once on each console and will stay on forever even if you update the CFW, unless you run QA_toggle.pkg again to disable it.

PyroOnFire and ROgero thank you for your answer!
Rogero keep up the good work!

UberMario - 12-02-2012, 05:51 PM
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I was going to try this out but then I remembered that I'm on rebug 4.21. I wiped my ps3 before I installed rebug 4.21. I didn't change any options and I started to play AC3. Turns out that the fake save data feature was on by default. That means I can't change cfw without losing all my save data. Is there a workaround for this? From my experience with rebug 3.55.x firmware. If I turned off fake save data owner than all my save data will not work even thought I didn't change the cfw.

Rogero - 12-02-2012, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by juv1000

heyy i was just wondering if any1 can explain to me if i can install this wen i have E3 cfw and my ps3 is 1 of the ones that came with 3.56 as default so i cant downgrade to 3.55 som1 help please cuz i really don't want to brick

You should be able to Install Rogero CFW 4.30 v2.03 from XMB directly over the E3 CFW without any problem, Please report back if you updated so other users with 3.56 factory FW can know too. Thanks.

Rogero - 12-02-2012, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vivekkrsingh

i repeat one question which was asked on first page can you upgrade directly from cfw4.21 rebug to Rogero CEX 4.30 CFW v2.03 did anyone tried,its really hassle to downgrade than upgrade one more question rebug and rogero both are good and have support of multiman(deank) so is it worth changing cfw,i had one problem with rebug, many times when i start ps3 it recovers files due to unproper shut down of ps3 it always recovered and booted ps3 but last time it didnt so i tried all the option in recovry mode 1,2 ,3...but it didnt work so i had to try last option where it erases everything in hdd i lost 3 years data in 320 gb hdd all the saves from games many many hours of gameplay(i didnt take backup sad enough but thats my problem and i cant do anything about it)right now rebug is working fine again so i ask suggestion from guys should i change cfw Rogero CEX 4.30 CFW v2.03

Thanks and Regards to Devs and Fellow Members

Yes you can update directly over Rebug 4.21 from XMB and it works fine, I have tested this myself.

Rogero - 12-02-2012, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by motorman

i downgraded from ermacs on ofw 355 now i still get no applicable data with rogers fw 430v2.03

You shouldn't have downgraded, you could install it directly from XMB over Ermac 4.30, now that you have downgraded, you need to install Rogero3.55 v3.7 first, then you can update to Rogero 4.30 v2.03 using the XMB update.

Rogero - 12-02-2012, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sakuraba

A quick question hopefully while Rogero himself on on the board

I'm currently on Kmeaw 3.55 (which I went to from official then cfw3.41) so have never downgraded or anything. Having read all the info am I correct in assuming that all I need now is to upgrade to your .PUP diret from the XBM? I shouldn't have to enable QA flagging or anything (TBH I'm not entirely sure what it is/does as i seem to have been on the 3.55 for so long).

Am I also to assume that any further updates to your CFW (if there are to be any further other than higher FW numbers) they will then be updatable from within this FW. No downgrading before upgrading any more.

Also while you are on do you have anything further in mind for this CFW? ny future improvements you would like to expand upon? Sorry to be nosey with this question, just intrigued

All the best

saku

- You can simply update from Kmeaw3.55 directly from XMB (QA flag is not required, but won't hurt if it was set too)
- Future Updates will be installable from XMB too.
- For now I don't think I will update it anytime soon, it reached the level that I wanted it to be.

aiden - 12-02-2012, 06:26 PM
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Rogero your contributions to the scene are awesome man,thank you.Updating from 1.04 now.

xarfax1105 - 12-02-2012, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogero

- You can simply update from Kmeaw3.55 directly from XMB (QA flag is not required, but won't hurt if it was set too)
- Future Updates will be installable from XMB too.
- For now I don't think I will update it anytime soon, it reached the level that I wanted it to be.

quick question, can i delete qa flag from xmb after i install/enable it?

Blade86-PSG - 12-02-2012, 08:23 PM
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OMG this scene!
Rogero and Deank wtf guys? You rock too hard Cant wait to play ps4 backups on ps3 :P
Jokes aside - Thank you soo much! I appreciate every step

Anyone here dared to test this CFW with BO2 online?
I just ask, because afaik bo2 is the only game which detects, if you got cfw.
And since this cfw is the most ginuwine and uses retail-files, I wonder if bo2 can be fooled...

dmr2 - 12-02-2012, 09:10 PM
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QA flag can be assigned for 4.21 or 4.30 with EBOOT Resigner

xarfax1105 - 12-02-2012, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dmr2

QA flag can be assigned for 4.21 or 4.30 with EBOOT Resigner

mind teaching us how?

CaffeinatedTech - 12-02-2012, 10:57 PM
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Just upgraded from KMEAW 3.55 to Rogero 4.30 v2.03 via XMB. Works well, thank you very much.

Eligos - 12-02-2012, 11:15 PM
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Upgraded today my phat PS3 from REBUG 4.21.1 to ROGERO 4.30 v2.03 in one step. Everything works perfectly. Latest MM installed of course.
Many thanks to ROGERO and the team!!!

livinstyle - 12-02-2012, 11:40 PM
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So after i installed the firmware, i lost the option to install pkgs... i have to go through MM to install them?

i saw how it was advertised that the feature was corrected, but how come i dont see it?

dmr2 - 12-02-2012, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by xarfax1105

mind teaching us how?

here
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http://psx-scene.com/forums/content/4-21-eboot-resigner-2664/

richguas1970 - 12-03-2012, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by gamegamemu

Hi All, today when i tried to update my PS3 from Rogero CEX 4.30 v1.0 to v2.03, i followed the instructions and when I try to activate toggle_qa.pkg, it gave me common error 8000017 (I think it is related to version incompatibility), then I check the Rebug website, the toggle_qa.pkg is available up to ver 3.55. I am wonder how to secure my PS3 from brick and how to enable this toggle_qa.pkg ? anyone can help OR having the same problem like me ?

Many thanks.

Note : Initial upgraded from CFW 3.55 to Rogero 4.30 v1.0. toggle_qa.pkg works with no problem.

Toggle-qu.pkg was not working on Rogero 4.30 is because it was signed for 3.55 I was going to try and resign it for Rogero 4.30 actually.. if possible.. At this point, just play safe if your not sure..
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1. download 4.25to3.55.rar and change it to PS3UPDAT.PUP
2. run it on PS3/UPDATE and it should put you to 430/355 hybrid.. you would probably see 411cfw
3. anyway, from there run toggle_qa.pkg, and make sure you do it right, or you will not have it on
4. Install Kmeaw 3.55 from Recovery Mode.. you should have no problems..
5. In Kmeaw 3.55 update in Recovery Mode to Rogero 4.30 ver 4

Rogero - 12-03-2012, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by xarfax1105

quick question, can i delete qa flag from xmb after i install/enable it?

yes sure you can delete it from XMB,

also QA_toggle will only run on 3.55, it can't run on 4.21/4.30 even if the package was resigned to install and run on 4.21/4.30, the actual code of the application is not compatible with 4.21/4.30 yet.

xdslx - 12-03-2012, 07:17 AM
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if I was Sony , I would use these CFW 's , as official FW's , why because if you can not make the better one , then use the one which is better done