Collection of dev_flash3 Directories to Restore Bluray

[xPreatorianx]

Hello everyone I thought I would make a thread where people can upload their backups for the /dev_flash3/ so hopefully we can get a full list of backups for each model and region. That way we can fix this issue.

I don't have a working PS3 atm due to bricking it(waiting on thumb drive.) But basically include all this information if you can, and if you have successfully used a BD after downgrade please include a backup of your dev flash contents.

Machine:
Region:
Dongle used:
Hex:
original Fw:
downgraded to:
what pup file:
Blu ray player work for films:

link to log file:

Link to /dev_flash3/ backup :



Again include a backup that is either before the downgrade, or after a successful downgrade and you have tested a BD movie.

EDIT: Credit goes to bennyboi2005 for the content of his other thread.
To grab the flash you should just be able to FTP them over and zip them up. Make sure to preserve the file structure. meaning FTP over the folder and Zip it up as is.

Pseudo FAQ :

Ok.

Let me get my head round this.

If you downgrade, AND you lose BD playback, then it will be as simple as grabbing a Dev Flash 3 specifically for your region and overwriting it, and that will be it?

If it is, Ive got a 80GB PS3 from November 2008 jailbroken still on 3.41 that I could share. Havent updated above 3.41 or downgraded at all.

Will this help?

In theory it should work. We aren't 100% sure yet. But if you would like to add the files for people to test, please follow the guide lines above.

Please keep this thread clean. Put the required information and that's it. If you have questions go to the other topic. I don't want this thread turning into a 100 page monster where no one can find the information.
Link to other topic : http://psx-scene.com/forums/f6/warni...layback-72562/ (WARNING! RED ALERT! DOWNGRADING KILLS BLU-RAY MOVIE PLAYBACK!)

[MY2NADS]

Machine: PS3 Slim Move bundle came originally with 3.40fw
Region: NTSC U
Dongle used: Teensy 2.0++
Hex: Official Evilsperm
original Fw: 3.40 -> 3.41->3.42->3.50
downgraded to: 3.41
what pup file: DGF from sendspace
Blu ray player work for films: Yes
link to log file: Sorry deleted mine
Link to /dev_flash3/ backup
My current PS3 that never passed 3.41fw although I did put a different hard drive in (and had to reinstall fw) did not have any files in dev_flash3 folder.
The downgraded PS3 at the moment is going through a system transfer utility so I can't grab that at the moment.

Also I don't think dev_flash2 and dev_flash3 folder holds anything besides the atrc,WMA, and divx activation.
Most likely would be stored in vsh folder since that's where most of the basic needed files are stored for the OS

more info on my downgrading HERE (WARNING! RED ALERT! DOWNGRADING KILLS BLU-RAY MOVIE PLAYBACK!).

[DKBN]

Machine: PS3 Fat 80GB
Region: PAL
Dongle used: PS3Key
Hex: PS3Key
original Fw: 3.50
downgraded to: 3.41
what pup file: THIS AND Lv2Diag.self1 & Lv2Diag.self2 Is allso added
Blu ray player work for films: Everything works 100%

link to log file: N/A

Link to /dev_flash3/ backup : dev_flash3 DKBN

[xPreatorianx]

To grab the flash you should just be able to FTP them over and zip them up. Make sure to preserve the file structure. meaning FTP over the folder and Zip it up as is. I'm gonna add this to the first post as well.

EDIT: Again once you guys have successfully done the downgrade please reply with a link to a backup. I would like this thread to turn into a resource for anyone to quickly grab their make and models dev_flash if they are having playback problems.

[DKBN]

Flash file added

[xPreatorianx]

Flash file added

Cheers bud now hopefully more people will follow suit....

[Method4ever]

has anyone verified this, although his is an 80gb HDD the mobo and programming should be the same amongst other PS3 of various sizes ( 60, 80, 120gb, etc ) and in theory this should work if that in the end resolved the issue.

[jumper]

Update log is attached in this post if you follow the quote

20GB US model on 3.41, service mode enabled with psfServiceMod (klutsh.com), all hashes generated with hashtab

Downgraded to 3.01 with original PUP from COD: MW2 (BLUS30377) disc
PS3UPDAT.PUP - 268435456 bytes - MD5 hash 59E7C4E39AF57DB067C65814A9D33F0B
(FILE 1) Lv2diag.self - 374272 bytes - MD5 hash 90168C03B217CE775A7839D87BBFF2A3

Exit service mode with
(FILE 2) Lv2diag.self - 206256 bytes - MD5 hash 7A20BFDAE65EEFB47A4425DB1B52DCDE

Downgrade confirmed, bluray restricted as well. (update log attached)

Tried all options in the restore menu and bluray playback still restricted. Updated to official 3.41 FW (175193760 bytes - E07D2B84C9E9691C261B73E5F1AADA20 MD5 hash) and bluray playback still restricted until restoring dev_flash3 which fixed bluray playback.

After restoring dev_flash3, ps3 was put in service mode, and then taken out of service mode with the same files / method as above, bluray playback was not affected (still works)

dev_flash3 backup > Download dev_flash3.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

[keytor69]

Its got to be something in the DRL directory - CRL files are identical to PS3 EURO 3.41 DRL file have different data - Looks like CRL files are identical for all 3.41 and DRL contain Region coding. and also the registry file needs checking for region errors.

[xPreatorianx]

has anyone verified this, although his is an 80gb HDD the mobo and programming should be the same amongst other PS3 of various sizes ( 60, 80, 120gb, etc ) and in theory this should work if that in the end resolved the issue.

Whether or not the programming is still the same. I don't wanna jeopardize it. So the best bet is to upload your particular version. It's easier to have a database full of the same code and be safe, then a database of one file that could potentially screw up every user that uses it.

It only takes 10 minutes if your net is absolutely horrid to upload the flash contents.

EDIT: To clarify please reply with all the information from the first post. Reason why? It isolates problems, and when you look for a flash dump you can match everything on your system. From firmware, region, to even make and model. That way hopefully people won't say grab something from 3.41 and use it on 3.15. So that way if there are any files that "could" potentially screw something up if they aren't identical it won't happen. But I don't have a working PS3 to verify files. People are saying they aren't significant but I would much rather be safe then sorry.