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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. CO55Y's Avatar
      CO55Y -
      Noob question...I'm still on 3.41ofw. Can i just update straight to 4.30cfw from the XMB, or do i have to install 3.55ofw, then 3.55cfw, then 4.30cfw?

      Any help would be appreciated.
    1. dmr2's Avatar
      dmr2 -
      You have to install 3.55ofw or 3.55cfw.
    1. Cyber Akuma's Avatar
      Cyber Akuma -
      I am still stuck on the first release of Rogero 4.30, because a new version was being released very so often and I didn't want to do the whole downgrade dance every time. Incredibly excited to hear we can upgrade directly now, I thought for sure that would have had to be a feature added to a CFW itself, not the CFW's installer.

      On a side-note, so has Sony followed-through on their promises to ban CFW users from PSN?
    1. barelynotlegal's Avatar
      barelynotlegal -
      people who are getting the no data supported or not being able to find it, just rename to PS3UPDAT. its already a pup file. took me a few minutes to figure it out, installing from XMB was on rogeros last release.
      all went good
      like the slick install .pkg, under ps3/home
      (and yes the ps3 restarts when installing .pkg file)
    1. livinstyle's Avatar
      livinstyle -
      Hi Everyone,

      can someone please help me? i cannot find the install pkg option in XMB after installing this CFW. i only have the app/game option. the only way for me to install pkgs right now is via MM (bubble)

      am i looking under the wrong menu?
    1. me_likey_ps3's Avatar
      me_likey_ps3 -
      This installed fine over my Rogero 4.30 v1.
      Couple questions though...
      1) Does this have Cinavia disabled already?
      2) If I have previous PSN titles from KMEAW, how can I activate them again? (my actual purchases) I don't really want to sign-in with my console and get banned
    1. vb7749's Avatar
      vb7749 -
      Quote Originally Posted by me_likey_ps3 View Post
      This installed fine over my Rogero 4.30 v1.
      Couple questions though...
      1) Does this have Cinavia disabled already?
      2) If I have previous PSN titles from KMEAW, how can I activate them again? (my actual purchases) I don't really want to sign-in with my console and get banned
      U can sign in and do that with no prob, The ban is just happening to BO2 players
    1. me_likey_ps3's Avatar
      me_likey_ps3 -
      Alright. Thanks. I want to keep my ps3 online to use netflix! :-)
      Thanks to the Devs; You guys rock!
    1. Kakaroto777's Avatar
      Kakaroto777 -
      Rogero thank you so much. This software is great. You and Deank should have a video game made about you in the style of Brutal Legends. In case this is useful to anyone, I updated from Kmeaw 3.55 to 4.30 v2.03 without problems. Steps followed:
      * NOR/Nand backup with Multiman mmos
      * Toggled QA by installing the app and then running it.
      * Downloaded CFW and verified MD5. Renamed and put in PS3/UPDATE folder
      * Ran update from XMB

      Thats it. Is working great, I even think faster than Kmeaw. Was able to go online and activate my PS3.

      PS3 Slim, Model ending in 2001A
    1. barelynotlegal's Avatar
      barelynotlegal -
      Quote Originally Posted by livinstyle View Post
      Hi Everyone,

      can someone please help me? i cannot find the install pkg option in XMB after installing this CFW. i only have the app/game option. the only way for me to install pkgs right now is via MM (bubble)

      am i looking under the wrong menu?
      apps home , right abouve the game disc icon, sit on it and it will say install .pkg
    1. dmr2's Avatar
      dmr2 -
      Quote Originally Posted by me_likey_ps3 View Post
      This installed fine over my Rogero 4.30 v1.
      Couple questions though...
      1) Does this have Cinavia disabled already?
      No it does not.
    1. slud's Avatar
      slud -
      Think I have a bug with install package files. If there are no packages available to install and I press X to queue, the PS3 will crash. Tried this with app_home and separate pkg install version both with the same result. Can someone else check as well?
    1. dmr2's Avatar
      dmr2 -
      nope, everything ok here. After que pkgs PS3 restarts and then I can install them.
    1. DenimSansCoeur's Avatar
      DenimSansCoeur -
      could someone give me another link for toggle_qa.pkg please? the one at the description above is dead... thank you all very much.
    1. goodborn's Avatar
      goodborn -
      Upgraded from Rogero 4.30 v1.03 to v2.03 through XMB and installed it no prob. Checked the file with MD5 checker and was correct. Installed newer multiman as well. Have a problem loading some games now. Some won't boot anymore from USB and some will. Example - Batman Arkham City worked fine on v1.03 with Multiman 4.12 but won't work with v.2.03 and Multiman 4.14.03. Tried booting Fifa 13 too after updating to version 1.04 and won't even start up. Getting error codes. Is this a Rogero issue, Multiman issue? Thanks
    1. xarfax1105's Avatar
      xarfax1105 -
      hey guys anyone know if cinavia's been disabled on 2.03? i was going to test the damn thing but i've deleted a confirmed video that has cinavia on it <_<
    1. dmr2's Avatar
      dmr2 -
      No it is not.
    1. xarfax1105's Avatar
      xarfax1105 -
      Quote Originally Posted by dmr2 View Post
      No it is not.
      aww, know of any way to bypass cinavia?
    1. sakuraba's Avatar
      sakuraba -
      Quote Originally Posted by dmr2 View Post
      No it is not.
      I thought cinavia HAD been disabled but just NOT from playback from the optical drive. Any streaming or usb/hdd playback was fine.

      Would like confirmation too regarding the cinavia issue.

      thanks

      saku
    1. slud's Avatar
      slud -
      Quote Originally Posted by dmr2 View Post
      nope, everything ok here. After que pkgs PS3 restarts and then I can install them.
      Have you tried when there are no package files available to be installed but you press X to queue anyway?
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