Can't make p3free in DFU mode

**k3nn** · 01-03-2011,04:28 AM

Hi everyone,

Today I received my p3free from volumerates.com, however, when I tried using P3FREE_Updater_V1.0.exe to update it, the device is not detectable ( can't make it in DFU mode). The program/verify button is still in gray. I had pressed the reset button many times but still no luck. Unplugged it and kept pressing reset button while plugged it into PC, still not detectable. I suspected mine is not upgradeable via USB.

Any other idea what I should try to make it upgradeable, please ?

Below is the look of my p3free.

**Bolec** · 01-03-2011,06:37 AM

Does it have a yellow sticker anywhere on it?

**k3nn** · 01-03-2011,08:11 AM

Yes, it has a yellow sticker on the side, it looks exactly the same with below picture said "F0" Firmware

**modpro** · 01-03-2011,09:39 AM

do you have installed the requirements in order to use the v1.0 updater?

( Microsoft .Net Framework V4.0 & Microsoft VC++ 2010)

can you try to use the updater from this thread http://psx-scene.com/forums/f179/lat...e-files-68517/

(attachement on first post, those updaters do not need those dependancies anymore)

**k3nn** · 01-03-2011,10:32 AM

i'm sure i have .NET Framework v4.0 and VC++ 2010 x86 installed, if not, the update won't run.

i also had tried the updater from the link you gave. Nothing is working.

Do you think the bootloader is corrupted ? When I pressed the reset button, the green led will flash for 2-3 seconds then dissapears.

i plugged the device into ps3, i could run ftp, gaia, etc. However, i couldn't run any games which was updated. It seems like the payload is old one not the latest one.

Anybody knows the p3free support's email, please ?

Anyway thx for the help.

**Bolec** · 01-03-2011,10:47 AM

I don't know the e-mail, but you could contact 'patrick'. If you search the p3free subforum, you will find him. I think he's the 'father' of p3free.

**k3nn** · 01-04-2011,04:04 AM

I thought this is official support from p3free, but I still got no reply from them. Really need help now ...

**patrick** · 01-06-2011,03:45 AM

Originally Posted by k3nn

I thought this is official support from p3free, but I still got no reply from them. Really need help now ...

i think you need hard flash the BTL again via a programmer.

**k3nn** · 01-06-2011,05:03 AM

patrick, i dont want to buy the icsp serial port again but don't mind doing some soldering with the standar serial. Please tell me which PIN to solder and connect to serial. Thank you

**liliana** · 01-17-2011,09:29 PM

Originally Posted by k3nn

I thought this is official support from p3free, but I still got no reply from them. Really need help now ...

More info :P3FREE offical website
Supports all PS3 models, FAT and Slim all regions

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