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  • [UPDATE] Bluedisk CFW 4.25 is Offically Released

    Update #1

    The Bluedisk CFW may not last long at all. The DRM CFW has been officially cracked by scene developers.. The DRM protection it had has been removed and is no longer needed so that means no CDKEY is needed or that nonsense process of waiting for a CDKEY. So that means that process was nothing but a shame. We don't know what they planned to do. But thankfully we may not have to find out. Below is a quote from ps3crunch.net

    Just a day after the big release of the new custom 'BlueDisk-CFW', that needed a CDKEY and your EID0 to lock their CFW v4.25 to your PS3 with a one-time download, even tho it was all being done for FREE by the team, other scene developers were pissed at the fact it used DRM and quickly within 24 hours have released details on how to remove the protection!

    Originally Posted by naehrwert
    if(memcmp(eid0_section0, first_encrypt_0x10_bytes, 0x10)!=0)fail();

    To remove eid0 binding, replace the aim_spu_module.self Iso module from unpatched OFW 4.25 one (tested, it works).
    NEWS SOURCE: Naehrwert's Twitter

    Source: PS3crunch.net






    BlueDisk CFW 4.25 has been officially released. This is not the CFW you have been hearing about in deank's multiMAN releases of recent. See below for all information, We will update this post with all information we receive. Its still unclear if this will be a fee based CFW or if just the updates are free, anyhow you need a "CDKEY" to be able to install the CFW see details below.

    * Note i would proceed with caution until others (trusted developers) have tested and reviewed. Use at your own risk!




    From BlueDisk Official Webiste

    Bluedisk CFW is the latest CFW for PS3, it allows the user to enjoy all PS3 game and PSN access freely. With the Bluedisk CFW, user can download and play original games directly , no need for any modifications.

    Bluedisk CFW allows you play all games from internal HDD and external USB DISK.

    With Bluedisk CFW, You can update to new OFW or CFW from USB DISK, and also can downgrade to CFW3.55 from USB DISK freely.

    Bluedisk Team will add extra functions on CFW like PS2/PSX games , cheating system supported etc.

    Bluedisk Team will update CFW quickly if new OFW updated, it is a free download for Bluedisk CFW users.

    All software is free for download, users only need the software CDKEY to run it.

    The Bluedisk CFW Upgrader require console based on FW3.55, any higher FW need downgraded to 3.55 first.

    PS: If you install wrong CFW4.25 and console bricked, you can downgrade to CFW3.55checkoff directly with hardware tool .


    --------------------------------------

    Feature

    Play All PS3 games from any USB media, download and play directly
    Play PSN with latest CFW
    Download and upgrade CFW from USB disk, easily and quickly
    Downgrade to CFW3.55 from CFW4.25 by USB disk , easily and quickly
    Update to latest CFW in a short time when new OFW released
    All update is free include future new function like PS2/PSX game supported

    Instruction

    Works on 3.55FW console, any higher FW need downgrade to 3.55FW first
    CDKEY is needed to run Bluedisk CFW Upgrader
    One CDKEY for one console only
    The customized CFW can't used on other console





    GaryOPA @ PS3crunch had this to say:

    This morning we got an email from the BlueDisk CFW team, with info on their new firmware and details.

    So first we did a bunch of tests to make sure it was real, before posting the news, and suprize suprize it is, and we now have PS3 running v4.25 CFW.


    Dear friend
    last month we send CFW4.21 to a china forum to test and works well .

    Now we release our latest Bluedisk CFW upgrader to download CFW4.25.

    With CFW4.25, you can play all PS3 games and PSN well .

    You can go our offiical wel www.bluedisk-cfw.com to know details .

    here we send you 3 free CD KEY to download the CFW4.25

    and also user can email us to get free CD KEY .
    More from GaryOPA
    Now it is not 100% good news, for one the team is using an outdated Multiman v2.08 from back when it was 'open-source' and has been patched to work with their CFW, so not all games run perfectly, maybe in the near future you will see actual new Multiman v4.06/.07 updated to support their Bluedisk-CFW v4.25 release.

    Second bad news, we were given 3 FREE CDKEY's to test their firmware release, and details are not clear on what their plans are on how this part is being handled, or if it is totally free (even tho it says 'user can email us to get free CD KEY), but basically you are forced to email them, and somehow you get a CDKEY, then type it into their PC APP, it checks it, and then asks for your dump of EID0.BIN from your PS3 (you will find the tools to do so on their website), their PC APP checks that file, and then slowly sends you a customized PUP file for your PS3 only.

    Third bad news, because of their DRM-ed PUP idea, you need to be on CFW v3.55 to dump the EID0 so they can fix the PUP up to only work on the PS3 which matches it, and also once that CDKEY you get from them is used, you can't use it again.

    Welcome to round two of DRM, in this case it great as you get v4.25 support, and online works great and no need for patched eboots, so no waiting for the latest game, just rip your original game, and no need for a costly dongle, so hopefully if they are infact charging somehow for the CDKEY it is very low price, but on their website it not clear, the only time FREE is used is that all upgrades are FREE, so if you on CFW v4.25 and Sony comes up with v4.50, they promised to release it soon afterwards and you can upgrade to it, without the need of another new CDKEY from them as long as you installing on the same PS3 matching the EID0 dump that the first PUP was customized to match to.

    That is all the info we have now on it folks, so for more info visit their official website, but nothing to worry it is real as, we spend all afternoon, evening, and night, testing it, checking their PC APP, and its clean, legit, PUP file installs fine, we even tested it on PS3 that was downgraded to v3.55 and it works on it also, the only thing lacking right now is good support for a new backup manager to play the games perfectly, and of course you have to be already running CFW v3.55 to upgrade to 'Bluedisk-CFW', so if you stuck running OFW on console which can't be downgraded, you are out-of-luck, and it hopefully the support behind 'Bluedisk-CFW' is good, incase Sony updates in the near future, but for now you can play games that don't have patched v3.55 eboot that need a new CFW like 'Sleeping Dogs' and others, and still for now go online and purchase items from the PSN store.

    Enjoy!

    Official BlueDisk CFW website

    Source: PS3crunch.net



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    Comments 154 Comments
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      First. And what is this I don't even.

      Why don't they just release a CFW? Why the complicated DRM download scenario?

      Also their website is down currently. "Service unavailable."
    1. damanptyltd's Avatar
      damanptyltd -
      Quote Originally Posted by Raikalo View Post
      First
      Want a medal buddy?



      And I wished this would be upgradeable from OFW 4.00 because thats what im stuck on...
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      reload the website a few times. it should work then. same thing happened to me.

      Why don't they just release a CFW? Why the complicated DRM download scenario?
      Yea I don't like that at all. I would think it would be Hard for other developers to develop on this CFW as well, among other things
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      Quote Originally Posted by damanptyltd View Post
      Want a medal buddy?
      Nah. However I did post more (useful) comments about the firmware other than just "first". Maybe I deserve a medal for that.

      Quote Originally Posted by STLcardsWS View Post
      reload the website a few times. it should work then. same thing happened to me.
      Good call, thank you.

      People on other sites are verifying that it works well, and so far the keys are free and updates are free.

      Their email (to ask for a key) is bluediskcfw(at)gmail dot com.
    1. ace99's Avatar
      ace99 -
      After reading all of this article, I come to the conclusion that...

      1: Only people that want to use PSN without a spoofer will use this.
      and...
      2:I hate the fact that my PS3 is new enough for me to not be able to have a CFW ( as this still requires some sort of 3.55 CFW to install.)

      I think we all got spoiled with the constant progress and releases for the PSP. That's why we keep wondering at the (relative) lack of progress on the PS3 after 3.55 and the Vita in general.
    1. rogerioteo's Avatar
      rogerioteo -
      I sent e-mail 3 hrs ago and still no answer.
    1. No0bZiLLa's Avatar
      No0bZiLLa -
      ahhh haha... let the games begin ;D
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      I'm debating on waiting for updates or just taking the plunge and giving a shot. They've posted downgrade instructions (from their 4.25 CFW to 3.55 CFW) so it can't be all bad.
    1. brakk3n's Avatar
      brakk3n -
      I don't mind paying for something if it does something I want it to and will be damned with I will have someone tell me what I can and cannot do with my own money or my own software. With that out of the way I think this is great for CFW owners, but doesn't benefit the majority of PS3 users whom which do not lurk in forums and play spam games - that's the crazies who have stuck with 3.55 for way too long and have started to turn into Aliens.
    1. cannibal20's Avatar
      cannibal20 -
      maybe theres areason behind the email considering you have to send them a file from your ps3.
      i mean i guess they could give you the tools they are using to make it and you could make it yourself?
      i dont know but if you need to dump a file and send it, there must be a reason for that?
      or do you think thats just drm?

      edit
      also i will stick with cobra until someone else makes a psone ISO booting tool. i could care less about new games.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      I received a CDkey very fast, Will test once i find out you can successfully downgrade back to 3.55. Proceeding with caution as i have no flasher.

      Edit it seems you dont need a flasher from the PDF in the tools
    1. damanptyltd's Avatar
      damanptyltd -
      Quote Originally Posted by Raikalo View Post
      Nah. However I did post more (useful) comments about the firmware other than just "first". Maybe I deserve a medal for that.
      I agree you made valid contributions, but the 'first' really robbed you of your credibility(who really takes someone who says that seriously?).
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      Quote Originally Posted by damanptyltd View Post
      I agree you made valid contributions, but the 'first' really robbed you of your credibility(who really takes someone who says that seriously?).
      It was my first first post! I guess I could remove the first part and just state later that I was indeed the first post.

      Or I could spend my life knowing that on this website, on this thread, today, I was first.

      Hm. I'm tired of talking about this. Moar 4.25 CFW plawks.

      Quote Originally Posted by STLcardsWS View Post
      I received a CDkey very fast, Will test once i find out you can successfully downgrade back to 3.55. Proceeding with caution as i have no flasher.
      Let us know how it goes, I'm anxious to give this a shot.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      Attached is a PDF for upgrading and downgrading of the CFW.

      This PDF is in the two tools you need on the bluedisk website.

      Update: here is mediafire link for people veiwing this from front page LINK (cant see attachments from there)
    1. Yojimbo001's Avatar
      Yojimbo001 -
      am i being an idiot or are they claiming i can downgrade to cfw 3.55 from current ofw and back to cfw 4.25 all without a downgrader tool???
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      Quote Originally Posted by Yojimbo001 View Post
      am i being an idiot or are they claiming i can downgrade to cfw 3.55 from current ofw and back to cfw 4.25 all without a downgrader tool???
      No. What they are saying is that if you're on 3.55 cfw currently, you can upgrade to 4.25 BlueDisk-CFW and then downgrade back down to 3.55cfw. It's just like downgrading from any CFW to another CFW. They have a PDF with instructions.

      You CANNOT downgrade from any OFW >3.55 without a hardware flasher. BlueDisk-CFW requires 3.55cfw on your console now. If you are above that OFW, you can't use this. You still need a hardware flasher.
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      am i being an idiot or are they claiming i can downgrade to cfw 3.55 from current ofw and back to cfw 4.25 all without a downgrader tool???
      read the pdf i have in above post
    1. lastexile's Avatar
      lastexile -
      Quote Originally Posted by Yojimbo001 View Post
      am i being an idiot or are they claiming i can downgrade to cfw 3.55 from current ofw and back to cfw 4.25 all without a downgrader tool???
      CFW not OFW
    1. Raikalo's Avatar
      Raikalo -
      Who has received CD keys?
    1. STLcardsWS's Avatar
      STLcardsWS -
      from bluedisk PDF

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