PSIDPatch 1.5

[The Central Scrutinizer]

PSX-SCENE member stoker25 has released an updated version of PSIDPatch.

PSIDPatch 1.5
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PSIDPatch 1.5
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Updated PSIDPatch 1.5, now it can also change the Console ID sent to PSN, although if the ID isn't valid you'll get a nice 8002A224 error.
Included a sample consoleid.txt file too.

Updated PSIDPatch 1.2 for 3.55 consoles. SELF is signed and the package is "signed".
1.2 also lets you generate a random PSID now, no need for txt files
Also, removed the confirmation screens.

PSID is your playstation's unique identifier to Sony, this program will patch the loaded PSID in memory to one of your choice. This won't permanently patch your PSID, but *MIGHT* let you fool PSN. Best way to test this is for somebody with a banned PS3 to try changing it and going online.

Please note that I'm not sure if PSID is what is actually used for bans! Apparently the ID used for banning is generated using the PSID, but I think that the result of this generation *MIGHT* be stored somewhere in memory. If it is, this tool is worthless for PSN until that result is found.

Made and tested on a 3.41 PS3 for 1.0, 3.55 PS3 for 1.2... Although not tested online by me!
If your using a different version and patching doesn't work properly please contact me and we'll work out a fix

Features:
+ Shows you current PSID
+ Shows you current Console ID
+ Patch PSID from dev_usb/psid.txt
+ Patch PSID to random number
+ Patch Console ID from dev_usb/consoleid.txt
+ Patch ConsoleID (line 2) to random number
+ Choose USB to load from

This uses the peek and poke syscalls in order to patch your PSID. Please make sure your using a payload which uses them (http://psx-scene.com/forums/575356-post358.html (PL3 Updated – MOH Now Running Without Need of Game Updates) for example) or a CFW that has them (kmeaw 3.55 does)

Usage:
Install package
Run PSIDPatch
Press Cross to patch PSID with a random number, or Square to patch ConsoleID.
Or.. if you want to use your own:
Create a text file called psid.txt/consoleid.txt on root of your USB
Put 32 hex characters inside (e.g. 1234567890ABCDEFFEDCBA0987654321) or 64 for ConsoleID
Open PSIDPatch, choose your USB using Up/Down arrows and press R1 to patch.

Technical Stuff:
PSID starts at 0x800000000044A18C in 3.41, 0x800000000045218C in 3.55. It is 16 bytes long.
Two identicle Console ID's exist in memory: one which is 32 bytes at 0x80000000003C2EF0 and another which is 16 bytes at 0x8000000000452174. PSN seems to use the second one, but PSIDPatch patches both.

AFAIK console id spoofing doesn't work, Sony might operate on a whitelist basis... If somebody can message me their console id, I'd be happy to try it out on mine to see if it could be something else.

Thanks:
Mathieulh/RichDevX - bragging about PSID stuff on twitter, if it was a private convo I never would of started this
user - Fixing CFWLoad code so no SCE confidential stuff is included, thanks man
djekl - Random PSID idea, can't believe I didn't think of that...

- stoker25

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[Bigfoot]

If everyone is so worried about psn...why dont you guys just make an alternate way to connect to others with jb consoles...completely bypassing psn altogether...it is not like someone couldn't just write some software and possibly make a server and redirect everyone that is banned to use that one (or make them stand alone like p2p and search for other consoles). then all of sony's crap is totally pointless...

I'm game for that....I haven't used psn since the 3.21 fiasco with linux removal and the 500 usd in games and addons that quit working.. And I called sony...their response was oh well guess you better update then.....SO I don't care if i ever use it again...although it is nice to play with friends online....But the truth is I could care less if i never get online again....

[racoonfrenzy]

its spoofs mine on 3.55, but no luck with psn. My guess is there is some sort of algorithm using serial number/mac address/ect that generates the consoleid in the firmware. I wonder if you can spoof one of the values used to calculate consoleid you dont need a generator, the console should generate a new one on its own.

[Bigfoot]

And I don't recall anyway to sue or ban someone for using different servers...except to show those worthless jerks that we don't need them for anything.....besides me not using psn means no more purchases and if we can get most people on a different setup that means even less temptation for others to spend money as well

[d0zs]

good job stroker, it definitely changes the consoleid as i see in the request logs. i tried it with a legit consoleid from my old ps3 and to no surprise psn doesn't work, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.

[patmorita]

Nice man, glad to see you again. if you still need a console id i can give you mine for your testing, its banned but i hope you can make it useful.-

[Evi1d33d]

If everyone is so worried about psn...why dont you guys just make an alternate way to connect to others with jb consoles...completely bypassing psn altogether...it is not like someone couldn't just write some software and possibly make a server and redirect everyone that is banned to use that one (or make them stand alone like p2p and search for other consoles). then all of sony's crap is totally pointless...

XLink Kai: Evolution VII. Global Network Gaming.

its spoofs mine on 3.55, but no luck with psn. My guess is there is some sort of algorithm using serial number/mac address/ect that generates the consoleid in the firmware. I wonder if you can spoof one of the values used to calculate consoleid you dont need a generator, the console should generate a new one on its own.

Guessing a legitimate PSID is like guessing a legit CD key, there are millions of possibilities. You might be able to increase your chances if you know the algorithm (like keygens) but it still take a lot of luck to get a legitimate ID out of all the possibilities.

Source: Wutangrza comments on With a simple Windows application, legit PS3 users can be banned from PSN by hackers

[gamerlicious]

seems if you only change the psid randomly it will log on to psn....but if you change both psid and console id randomly....then you get the 8002A224 error.

((UPDATE)
if you change console id randomly by pressing square, it will not work (wont connect to psn)
but if you change the psid randomly by pressing (X) it will work (will connect to psn)

so wouldnt you still get console banned if you cant change the consoleid, or with the psid changed would be enough?

[facanferff]

I hope that banned consoles can retirn to PSN. I saw all comments till now and tomorrow I'll try in my banned console.