Debug PS3 firmwares leaked.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Today, numerous official debug firmwares have surfaced for developers to take a peak at. Versions 3.50, 3.55, 3.56, and 3.60 were leaked by a developer who goes by the name of ConsoleDev. These firmwares are originally designed to run on official development hardware known as PS3 Test (Debugging) Units. The units are only given out to official Sony developers, but some of these consoles have found their way into hackers' hands over the past few years.

In addition to these firmwares being useful to owners of debugging consoles, they are also used in the development of Rebug custom firmware. The official debug firmwares are generally not useful to the average user. However, they are available for download below for anyone that wants to take a look at them.

3.60 – Download – D9D16378DD66AACCA6EF0FC8604F9F67
3.56 – Download – A42F46B276DAC43851250526A8A8CB7A
3.55 – Download – 3B6EBC594DE5586B5E289225F6D3164A
3.50 – Download – 0E4D8BDBBA47382C2BE4242F3327E1A1

Translated with DemonHades:

Our friend and fellow ConsoleDev leaves us in the web chat several FW Debug from version 3.50 to 3.60 , so can investigate further and find a possible solution to exchange keys

From web chat:

My PS3 Debug Firmware Updates are genuine Because They Come from an official source

Debug PS3 Firmware Update 3.65 is fake, is a Retail Update

Downloads:

>>Removed due to contested legality<<

Source: DemonHades

News Source: PSGroove.com - 3.50, 3.55, 3.56, and 3.60 Official Debug Firmwares Leaked

Thanks to PSX-SCENE memmber NuclearAqua for the news!

[gamba]

Now these [leaked] builds are not install-able on retail consoles, and whether or not they'll lead to anything worthwhile,

Who knows... Debug builds contain a lot more information than an official release; information that may help others learn what's going on behind-the-scenes. The primary purpose is for the hardcores to investigate and hopefully find a means (or keys) to hack your 3.55+ console.

>>Removed due to contested legality<<


Perhaps some devs here could check it out

[really_wacky]

I hope something good comes out off this! but i won't get my hopes up. Cause i already see someone replying: Useless this is old news... Or something like that

[mummysboy]

Nice spot

+1 Internet

Tyvm

[gaaraofdadesert]

These have been available on sonys servers for a while now. 3.60 debug was 4/29/11 to be exact. I let devs know about it back then and they said it was useless bc you still need 3.60 keys to modify any 3.60fw be it retail or debug. And it wont install on a retail ps3 so USELESS

[sketchdesigner]

These have been available on sonys servers for a while now. 3.60 debug was 4/29/11 to be exact. I let devs know about it back then and they said it was useless bc you still need 3.60 keys to modify any 3.60fw be it retail or debug. And it wont install on a retail ps3 so USELESS

awwwwww poop!


had a smile on my face for about 3 seconds there, mate has been bugging me for ages now to jb his 3.56 unit

guess he'll still have to wait

[DSAPSX]

Mods. Need a decision on this one. If its good can someone clean it up and let me know when to move it over.

[gDrive]

Downloads:

>>Removed due to contested legality<<

Source: DemonHades

Thanks to PSX-SCENE memmber NuclearAqua for the news!

I seriously hope this will lead to something BIG

[josh1095]

3.60 debug? thats huge right??? this is a leap in the right direction. are these pups?

nvrmind, 162mb. thats def a pup file. havent checked, no need for me to risk my ps3. anyone on 3.56 or 3.60, give it a shot.

[thx1138]

becareful with the 3.56 ones i read on ps3hax that they are retal pups not debug ones

Other quotes of interest (by ConsoleDev):

My PS3 Debug Firmware Updates Are genuine Because They Come from an official source

Debug PS3 Firmware Update 3.65 is fake, is a Retail Update


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