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[[Category:Hardware]][[Category:Software]]
 
Files @ http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/
Files @ https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/
== E3 Flasher ==
== E3 Flasher ==
=== Where to get it ===
==== Official listed on E3 site ====
* World Wide forums
UK http://www.uk-j-b-s.co.uk/
** http://www.e3forums.net/.
* Asia
** China
*** http://olygame.taobao.com/
*** http://www.shopclues.com/
* North America
** USA / Canada
*** http:///www.modchipcentral.com/
*** http://www.modchipsdirect.com/
*** http://www.digitopz.com/
* South America
** Brazil
*** http://www.playtronics.com.br/
*** http://www.ps2modchip.com.br/
* Europe
** France
*** http://www.arcalide.com/
*** http://www.siliteo.fr/
*** http://www.logic-sunrise.com/
*** http://www.foxchip.com/
** Germany
*** http://www.chipskonsolen.de/
** United Kingdom
** http://www.uk-j-b-s.co.uk/
*** http://www.modchip.org/
* Australia
*** http://www.modchipsaustralia.com/
*** http://www.ozmodchips.com/
* Russia
*** http://www.magicdevice.ru/
==== Other ====
* World Wide
** http://a liexpress.com/
* Australia
** http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/
* The Netherlands
** http://www.consolepro.nl/
* Germany
** http://www.console24.com/
=== Picture Guide ===
=== Picture Guide ===
<Gallery>
<Gallery>
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== How to ==
== How to ==


=== Update E3 Flasher ===
=== update E3 Flasher ===
1. Use blank micro SD card and copy the [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin] or [http://www.mediafire.com/download/k1guzuhu2jdsdbz/update.bin Samsung Update: Multi Consoles] file on to the root of it.
# use blank micro SD card and copy this [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin (Samsung update Multi consoles)] on it, then place the micro SD card into the e3 flasher and use the following settings: switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3, 4, 5, 6 should be in the up position.(PS3 are "OFF")
It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3.
# while powering PS3 "ON" will begin automatically the process , you will see the light progess on the indicator from 8x OFF to 8x ON blue led. (once finished all 8 blue leds lights)
[https://www.google.com/search?q=8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD 8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD]
2, Place the micro SD card into the E3 flasher and flip up all switches except 1 & 2.<br />
3. Turn the console on and the install will begin automatically. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). <br />
4. Turn off the console and flip down all of the switches.
 
=== Make a NOR backup ===
1. Place a blank micro SD card into the E3. Flip all switches down except the 3rd (Backup). Turn on the console. Once the HD light has stopped flashing, press START on the E3 and wait until the LED's on the indicator have reached 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively).
 
2. Remove the bkpps3.bin from the SD card and [http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Validating_flash_dumps validate] it before doing anything else with it. Once you have done that, back it up again and compare MD5 to ensure that your clip is stable enough for the downgrade process.


<div style="float:right">[[File:Clamp.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Drastic but effective method.]]</div>
=== make a NOR backup ===
# place a blank micro SD card into the e3 flasher and use the following settings: switches 1 & 2 should be down, switch 3 should be in the up position, switches 4, 5 & 6 should also be down.
# while in the xmb press the start button on the flasher and backup process will begin, you will see each light progess on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)


'''Getting errors?'''
=== checking the NOR backup for errors ===
 
If you get a 10000101, 10000100, 10001100, 10001101 [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Error_Codes Error] then you need to reseat or apply pressure to the E3's clip and try again.
 
When you initially clip onto a fresh board it will 100% make a clicking sound when it is fully attached. This does not guarantee it will work, but its a good indicator.
Generally you should get the E3 clip and put it on an angle (45 degrees) next to the NOR (so you can see the clip's pins), align that with the pins on the NOR chip and drop it down like a lid.
 
Regarding pressure, it all depends on how many times you have tried to clip it. The more you clip onto the NOR the weaker its pins get, it will no longer make that click sound and it won't stay on its own.
If you are after a permanent install you should put some foam or something squeezable on top of the NOR chip (roughly 2-3cm tall that can compress to 1-1.5cm) and reassemble the PS3 (Which causes pressure on the NOR). If you do not care for a permanent install try using a clamp, clip or vice as seen in this [https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/File:gECpD.jpg image].
 
Once you have got a successful read you shouldn't start assuming its error free. Check the dump you have and if it appears valid you should not be touching your clip again (to prevent any bricking when downgrading).
 
=== Checking the NOR backup for errors ===
(remove the micro SD card from the flasher and place the card in your pc)
(remove the micro SD card from the flasher and place the card in your pc)


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! style="background-color:red!important;" | <span style="background-color:lightred; color:white; font-size:100%; ">Warning</span>
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| <span style="white; color:red!important; font-size:100%; text-align:center; ">[[E3 Nor dump checker|This tool is known and proven to give false positives on bad dumps that lead to permabricks.]]
| style="background-color:white;" | <span style="white; color:red; font-size:150%; text-align:center; ">This tool is known and proven to give false positives on bad dumps that lead to permabricks.  


Use this method: [[Validating flash dumps]] to make sure the dumps are in crisp condition.
Use this method: [[Validating flash dumps]] to make sure the dumps are in crisp condition.
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[http://www.multiupload.com/RV3PN9GVTA E3 Nor Dump Checker V1.0.exe (521.7 KB)] <br />
Article: http://www.ps3hax.net/2011/11/released-e3-nor-dump-checker-v1-0-released-tested/
===== Quick bulletproof test =====
does not test:
* bootldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* metldr (corrupted binary not detected)
* bootldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* metldr size (both under- and oversize not detected)
* cISD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cCSD (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_prg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg0 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* trvk_pkg1 (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* eEID (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* cvtrm (didn't catch brick-byte error)
* CELL_EXTNOR_AREA (didn't catch brick-byte error)
partly test:
* ROS0 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
* ROS1 (but didn't catch brick-byte error)
does test:
* headerprefix ("00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00")
* header ("00 00 00 00 AC 0F FF E0 00 00 00 00 AD DE EF BE")
* header ("FI.I")
* headersuffix "(FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF")
* filetable ("saceru_eoldare.." etc.)
Conclusion : '''USELESS''', brickdumps will still show as 'valid'. <br />
'''[[Recommendation: use]]<span style="white; color:red;"> [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/ Flowrebuilder] instead and common sense like mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]] page.'''
====== Added 22 nov 2011 ======
  ''New E3 flasher update released, it will backup bios 3 times automatically.
  We suggest user verify those bios with E3 Nor dump checker, to assure the backup bios is no erro.''
'''[[Conclusion:]]<span style="white; color:red;"> Anyone with a flasher (should) know that you can dump it 1 to 1000's times the same bad. Comparing CRC/MD5/SHA1 is not any secure way to validate flash (as mentioned on [[Hardware_flashing#Generic_Warning|Hardware flashing]]). Letting the dumper do it x times, only gives endusers/customers a false sense of reassurance, always a bad idea.'''


=== Downgrade ===
=== Downgrade ===
==== Normal E3 Downgrade Process ====
==== Normal E3 downgrade Process ====


1. Place the [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/e3downgrade%20to%20TF%20%20v1.2/e3_downgrade.bin e3_downgrade.bin] and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  
1. place the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/e3downgrade%20to%20TF%20%20v1.2/e3_downgrade.bin e3_downgrade.bin] and the bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  


2. Flip all switches down, except the last one (Lock/Unlock). Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
2. switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 should be down and switch 6 (lock/unlock) should be in the up position. while in the xmb press start on the flasher and the programming process will begin you will see each light progess on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)
   
   
3. Power off the console completely (with the switch on the rear or by unplugging it). Flip down the Lock/Unlock switch. Turn on the console and you should see the 'Connect controller using a USB cable' screen. If the console just booted back into the XMB you need to [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Manual_Downgrade_Process_.28Recommended.29 manually] patch the backup. Turn it back off again.
3. reboot the console and you should see the connect controller using a USB cable screen (if the console just booted back into the xmb you need to manually patch the backup See. Manual E3 downgrade below)


From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
4. assuming the process was sucessful and you see the connect controller screen switch off the console from the back of the playstation using the switch provided with the e3 kit and place your USB downgrade jig in the port closest to the flasher.


==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ====
5. switch the console back on using the switch provided then quickly press the power and eject button if sucessful the console should power off automatically. (if not repeat the process)


1. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR-NAND_Patcher.rar BwE NOR/NAND Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.  
6. copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE1/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File1)] & [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/firmware/MFW-CEX/Downgrader/Rogero-V3.4/ Rogero V3.4]] from step 1 downgrade files onto a usb and place the usb in the same port you used for the downgrade jig (closest to the flasher) turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin. once finnished the console will turn off automatically


2. Flip all switches down. Turn the PS3 on. While in the XMB press START on the flasher and the programming process will begin. The LED's on the indicator will progressively reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
7. next copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE2/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File2)] onto the usb and place the usb in the same port you used in the last process switch on the console and it should switch off automatically after a few seconds.  


From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
8. power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen follow the onscreen instructions.


==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) - also for Debricking ====
==== Flash Fun downgrade Process ====


  Requires soldering! See also [find E3's official PDF on repairing a bricked console]
  NO SOLDERING NEEDED !!!


1. Solder the [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] of the PS3 to the SBE pad on the E3's ribbon.
1. place the (patched) bkpps3.bin you made on a micro SD Card.  


2. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR-NAND_Patcher.rar BwE NOR/NAND Patcher] or patch it manually (Do not accidentally patch the byte-reversed version after validating). Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.  
2. switches  2, 3, 4, 5, 6 should be down and switch 1 (Flash Fun) should be in the up position. (100000) There will be a blackscreen when you start your system, dont worry it is normal. Press start on the flasher and the programming process will begin you will see each light progress on the indicator from 0% to 100% percent. (once finished the lights will flash alternatively)


3. Flip all switches down, except the first one (Flash Fun). Turn the PS3 on (If you get a 1101111 error the [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] is not on correctly). When PS3 is powered on, press the START button on the E3 and wait for the LED's on the indicator to reach 100% (Once finished they will flash alternatively). From this point you have the option to check the log which is saved on the MicroSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.
3. switch off the console from the back of the playstation using the switch provided with the e3 kit and place your USB downgrade jig in the port closest to the flasher.


4. Flip all switches down and from this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
4. switch the console back on using the switch provided then quickly press the power and eject button if sucessfull the console should power off automatically. (if not repeat the process)


(Note: When debricking from 4.x MFW, patch at step 2 used is noFSM and at step 4 the MFW 4.x firmware is reinstalled using [[Recovery Menu]], not Factory Service Mode)
5. copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE1/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File1)] & [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/firmware/MFW-CEX/Downgrader/Rogero-V32/ (Rogero CFW V3.2)] from step 1 downgrade files onto a usb and place the usb in the same port you used for the downgrade jig (closest to the flasher) turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin. once finnished the console will turn off automatically


==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ====
6. next copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE2/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File2)] onto the usb and place the usb in the same port you used in the last process switch on the console and it should switch off automatically after a few seconds.
E3 dumps are byte reversed, and so must our patches (otherwise we have to reverse, paste the v2 in the REV, reverse back again - using byte reversed patches shortcuts that 'reversing confusion')
 
7. power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen follow the onscreen instructions.
 
==== Manual E3 downgrade v2 ====
E3 dumps are byte reversed, and so must our patches (otherwise we have to reverse, paste the v2 in the REV, reverse back again - using byte reversed patches shortcuts that 'reversing confusion' :P)  


Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)
Dump the flash with the E3, you will end up with a .bin file (e.g. bkpps3.bin)


===== Patches to insert for v2 downgrade =====
<div style="float:right">[[File:Flowrebuilder-E3-autopatcher.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder : E3 autopatcher]]</div>
<div style="float:right">[[File:Flowrebuilder-E3-autopatcher.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder : E3 autopatcher]]</div>


https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/


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! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
! target area !! patch no. !! NOR Offset !! Paste length !! Remarks
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| ROS0 || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/05TZUU2P/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV_links] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
| ROS0 || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x0C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || version string 3.55
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| ROS1 || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/05TZUU2P/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV_links] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
| ROS1 || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/patch1-0C0010-7C0010.REV patch1.REV (7 MB)] || 0x7C0010 || 0x6FFFE0 || same as patch1.REV
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| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/rvk-040000.REV rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)]  [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/0RJ8J4Q5/rvk-040000.REV_links] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's
| trvk_prg0 (0x40000) <br />trvk_prg1 (0x60000)<br />trvk_pkg0 (0x80000) <br />trvk_pkg1 (0xA0000) || [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade/rvk-040000.REV rvk-040000.REV (512 KB)] || 0x40000 || 0x80000 || one big patch<br />overlapping several area's
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|}(above patches in a single package + autopatcher file: [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar] [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/3Z1ZFTG3/E3_downgrade.rar_links])  
|}(above patches in a single package + autopatcher file: [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/patches/E3%20downgrade.rar E3%20downgrade.rar])  


Using autopatcher from Flow Rebuilder:
Using autopatcher from Flow Rebuilder:
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* Select as Patch file: E3-downgrader\progskeet_patch.txt
* Select as Patch file: E3-downgrader\progskeet_patch.txt


Use the <abbr title="bkpps3.patch.bin">patched file</abbr>, rename to bkpps3.bin, put on SD and use E3 to flash the ps3.  
Use the <abbr title="bkpps3.patch.bin">patched file</abbr>, rename to bkpps3.bin, put on SD and use E3 to flash the ps3. Afterwards, use [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/firmware/MFW-CEX/Downgrader/Rogero-V3.4/ Rogero CFW V3.4], or any prepatched PUP that has the lv1/hypervisor syscon hashchecks patched out - or use the TCL from the talk/discussion page to patch one yourself) and reinstall the firmware in service mode like any V2 downgrade.
 
Note: If you wish to extract an E3 dump: Flowrebuilder can bytereverse and extract the NOR dump for you.
 
To flash a manually patched backup put all the switches on the flasher down and press start while in the XMB
To flash a manually patched backup put all the switches on the flasher down and press start while in the XMB


From this point on, follow [[Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Reinstall_firmware_in_Factory_Service_Mode|the main guide starting from ''Reinstall firmware in Factory Service Mode'']]
=== E3 debricking ===
 
* Requires soldering wire from SBE (solderpad on NOR flatcable) to TRISTATE (NORpoint on PS3 motherboard)
* Make sure you have correct firmware on SD/TF card
* E3 switches set as 1:Flash fun, 2: OFW, 3: Prog, 4: microSD, 5: PS3 Flash, 6: Lock with the console power disconnected.
* Turn on console to restore (progress LEDs will light up one by one and blink if successfully).
* Unplug powercable and set 1:Flash fun down to PS3 Mode and turn on the PS3, if everything went fine, it will now be debricked (remember: in case syscon has 3.56+ hashes, you need prepatched LV1, see downgrader guides).<br />
[http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?k8v7a60tjah64i2 English-E3 FLASHER repair method if console bricked.pdf (424.95 KB)]
 
==== User experiences ====
From my experience soldering a wire to the nor tristate point did nothing, try this method instead. Manually patch your nor backup. Place the patced backup and the e3_downgrade.bin file onto the SD card then put all the switches on the flasher down and hold start and turn on the console. If the console stays on and the flashing process begins when completed after rebooting the console should boot normally on the firmware you were trying to install, if you see two blue flashing lights and the console just turns off  try this.. all switches down except the 6th one (lock/unlock) hold start on the flasher and turn on the console providing that the console stays on once finished flashing '''DO NOT TURN THE CONSOLE OFF''' instead put the last switch down and press start again. once finished reboot and hopefully the console should be back to life.
 
Edit: Soldering SBE to the Nor Tristate is important, so your PS3 will stay "on" in Flash Fun Mode even when bricked


== Error Codes ==
== Error Codes ==
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  number 1 stands for LED Blinking
  number 1 stands for LED Blinking
  number 0 stands for LED OFF
  number 0 stands for LED OFF
NOTE:
Once you press START for any writing setting, the first thing the E3 will do is erase the NOR.
Any errors AFTER pressing START will result in the NOR being half erased.
Do not power off the PS3 - Apply pressure to the clip and hit START again - Repeat process until the lights begin to progress.




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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize TF card || SD card not seated properly
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't open bkpps3.bin
 
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to read files in TF card || SD card not seated properly
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to read files in TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name)
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to open TF card || SD card not seated properly
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Failed to open TF card || SD card not seated properly / Can't find bkpps3.bin (Check its file name), or... cannot find e3_downgrade.bin (Flip switch #6 'Lock / Unlock')
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| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to write files to TF card || SD card not seated properly
| 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to write files to TF card || SD card not seated properly
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize NOR in E3 || Check pads / clip at E3 board check may not be properly seated
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read NOR in E3 || Check pads / clip at E3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase NOR in E3 || Check pads / clip at E3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write NOR in E3 || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write NOR in E3 || Check pads / clip at E3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize PS3 BIOS || Check pads / clip at PS3 board check may not be properly seated
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Failed to initialize PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || Failed to read PS3 BIOS || Check pads / clip at PS3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || Failed to erase PS3 BIOS || Check pads / clip at PS3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write/erase PS3 BIOS || Check E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 - It is not on properly.
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Failed to write PS3 BIOS || Check pads / clip at PS3 board check may not be properly seated
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong settings of switches || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong settings of switches || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || PS3 is operating NOR, E3 Flasher cannot operate at the same time || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || PS3 is operating NOR, E3 Flasher cannot operate at the same time || Check toggle switch - wrong setting / Reattach ribbon on E3
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Not the right PS3 for this backup || Already used e3flasher on 1 console
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong PS3 version, not supported at present || Metldr.2 model undowngradable
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || Wrong PS3 version, not supported at present || Metldr.2 model undowngradable
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || Wrong function settings || Check toggle switch - wrong setting
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| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Missing [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] || Check SBE ([[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]]) connection on ribbon
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>  
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>  
* check solder points (resolder)  
* check solder points (resolder)  
* refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper   
* Fat PS3 only: refit the Nor Clip by smoothing it down with a little screwdriver / sandpaper   
* clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70% -
* clean contacts on Nor and E3 Clip with Isopropylalkohol 70% -
* use pads or cardboard to press down Nor clip    
* use pads or cardboard to press down Nor clip                                                                                                              
* solder using '''E3 linker''' (best permanent solution)
- you can find the right pinouts for your board on the [[Hardware_flashing#Connecting_NOR_pads_to_flasher|Hardware flashing]] page
                                                                                               


[[File:E3.jpg]]  
[[File:E3.jpg]]  
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'''Notes:'''  
'''Notes:'''  
* dont use to much pressure on the Nor because you will destroy the solder balls of your southbridge and damage your system ..  
* dont use to much pressure on the Nor because you will destroy the solder balls of your southbridge and damage your system ..  
* dont glue the inside of the clip to the nor chip
* dont glue the inside of the clip to the nor chip  
 


=== Problem state 2 ===
=== Problem state 2 ===
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* 11000000 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11000000 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11001100 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11001100 - Wrong position of switches (the action you selected is not possible)
* 11000010 - PS3 is using NOR / you cant use E3 Flasher at the same time / SDcard bad
* 11000010 - PS3 is using NOR / you cant use E3 Flasher at the same time


<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>  
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''solution''':</span>  
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=== Problem state 5 ===
=== Problem state 5 ===
* 11001000 - Wrong PS3 Version / Not supported PS3 Version (Metldr2 or nonrecognised metldr)
* 11001000 - Wrong PS3 Version / Not supported PS3 Version (Nand / Metldr2)


<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>  
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>  
* Reclip
* Buy a progskeet for nand :)


=== Problem state 6 ===
=== Problem state 6 ===
* 11000100 - corrupt backup of PS3 data
* 11000100 - corrupt backup of PS3 data
* 11000100 - Not the right PS3 for this backup


<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>  
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''Solution''':</span>  
* check backup for errors (flowrebuilder etc) / make a new clean dump
* check backup for errors (flowrebuilder etc) / make a new clean dump
* User already used e3flasher on 1 console and did not update E3 itself with multiconsole update.bin on [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#Update_E3_Flasher top of this page].


=== Problem other frequent problems and solutions ===
=== Problem other frequent problems and solutions ===
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====Blackscreen with no hdd activity and only hard reset possible (no brick)====
====Blackscreen with no hdd activity and only hard reset possible (no brick)====
* remove clip and try again
* try getting into FSM with a faster power/eject combo
* if you manually patched, check if you did not patch the byte-reversed copy
* attempt flashfun downgrade
* resolder SBCE -> A / cut A/B properly
* resolder SBCE -> A / cut A/B properly
* restrip contacts on the backside of the E3 Flasher (they must not touch the metal casing) they have to be isolated very good .. they are very sensitive and cause a lot of errors
* restrip contacts on the backside of the E3 Flasher (they must not touch the metal casing) they have to be isolated very good .. they are very sensitive and cause a lot of errors
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* if using TBv2 please note, that instead of proper security they used loops to protect their product; try reinstalling the FW via recovery mode
* if using TBv2 please note, that instead of proper security they used loops to protect their product; try reinstalling the FW via recovery mode
* also dont use custom boot logos with TBv2 !!
* also dont use custom boot logos with TBv2 !!
* Reinstall a downgrader prepatched FW
* Reinstall KMEAW based "no-check" MFW via recovery mode, as Kmeaw based LV2 seems to have better compatibility with the with Lv1 no-check patches(Thx Rogero!)


* if you have no success with the methods from above solder Tri/SBE and reflash a valid backup via flash fun mode (100000)
* if you have no success with the methods from above solder Tri/SBE and reflash a valid backup via flash fun mode (100000)
Note: I installed the E3 on a 3.55 Cfw Ps3 and took a backup (3.55 dump) .. Then i updated to 4.11 took another backup (4.11 dump) and bricked later .. Reflashing the clean 4.11 backup(which was made long before the brick)resulted in the same black screen again .. also flashing a patched 4.11 dump ended in blackscreen .. 
But flashing the 3.55 dump (after flashing the patched 4.11 backup) did the trick and fixed the black screen problem .. After reformating the HDD i was back on 3.55 even though i was on 4.11 before ..


====ylod behavior (3 beeps and turns off)====
====ylod behavior (3 beeps and turns off)====
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:b)Brickfix:  
:b)Brickfix:  
::well done .. you bricked your PS3 :)<br />
::well done .. you bricked your PS3 :)<br />
::Solder SBE to [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] ..  use Flash Fun Mode (10000000) to reflash the valid back up of the firmware revision you bricked on ..  
::Solder SBE to Tristate ..  use Flash Fun Mode (10000000) to reflash the valid back up of the firmware revision you bricked on ..  


====TrueBlue Dongle not working with dualboot (only red light)====
====TrueBlue Dongle not working with dualboot (only red light)====
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The E3 flat cable has to lead away from the flasher NOT in the direction of the flasher ..
The E3 flat cable has to lead away from the flasher NOT in the direction of the flasher ..


====Dualboot error: MFW HDD corrupted====
====Dualboot error: CFW HDD corrupted====
After updating your OFW HDD to a higher firmware your MFW HDD gets an error message and needs to be updated too   
After updating your OFW HDD to a higher firmware your CFW HDD gets an error message and needs to be updated too   


'''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solution</span>'''  
'''<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Solution</span>'''  
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== E3 - Coverboard - switches ==
== E3 - Coverboard - switches ==
<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Coverboard - switches.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Coverboard - switches]]</div>
<div style="float:right">[[File:E3 - Coverboard - switches.jpg|200px|thumb|left|E3 - Coverboard - switches]]</div>
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== Picture Gallery ==
== Picture Gallery ==
<Gallery>
<Gallery>
File:E3_Clips_-_Brown_%26_Black_Clip_Comparison.jpg| Brown & Black Clip Comparison
File:CLIP comparison.jpg| 360Clip and E3-Clip comparison  
File:CLIP comparison.jpg| 360Clip and E3-Clip comparison  
File:CLIP styles.jpg| Clip Styles
File:CLIP styles.jpg| Clip Styles
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File:E3-img0002dcz.jpg| E3 Flasher - BACK
File:E3-img0002dcz.jpg| E3 Flasher - BACK
File:E3-img0004xv.jpg| E3 Flasher - TOP
File:E3-img0004xv.jpg| E3 Flasher - TOP
File:E3Linker-installed.jpg| E3Linker installed
File:Nor_damage.jpg|Damaged NOR. The pins are bent to the shape of the opposing pins on the E3 clip.
File:Nor damage 2.jpg|Above view of damaged NOR.
File:Guide.jpg|Alternate ways of powering & using E3
File:58250 521245854563253 488755509 n.jpg|E3 powered by USB reading itself
</Gallery>
</Gallery>
==== E3 Flasher SD Card Adapter Mod BY LOU@Y (Boloul98) ====
<gallery>
File:Pinout-diagram BY [email protected]|thumb|left|Pinout-diagram BY [email protected]
File:20190326 230549.jpg|thumb|center|Another Pinout-Diagram BY [email protected]
File:20190326 230549(2).jpg|thumb|center|Another Pinout with a clean soldered Tin in the SD Card Adapter
File:20190326 225646.jpg|thumb|center|1
File:20190326 225650.jpg|thumb|center|2
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File:20190326 225714.jpg|thumb|center|4
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File:20190326 225915.jpg|thumb|center|11
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File:20190326 225956.jpg|thumb|center|13
File:20190326 230024.jpg|thumb|center|14
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File:20190326 230516.jpg|thumb|center|17
File:20190326 230526.jpg|thumb|center|18
File:20190326 230849.jpg|thumb|center|19
File:20190326 230856.jpg|thumb|center|20
File:E3 flasher-back.jpg|thumb|center|21
File:20190326 230037.jpg|thumb|center|22
File:184FBB40-5D0F-482C-BE0E-EDFA7D07A7BB.png|thumb|center|SD Card Adapter with soldered contact for wires
File:94626222-9EC4-4D09-9D0D-2F2E42ED71CE.png|thumb|center|SD Card Adapter 2nd photo
File:E2ADB235-87B7-488F-9353-6BA5B6F52B02.png|thumb|center|SD Adapter without Solder Tin / SD Adapter with Solder Tin
File:9D365C58-C04B-41A0-A35D-0F9629E23904.png|thumb|center|Two SD Card Adapter preparing for the mod ,that first time i try to solder 2nd SD Adapter in the tiny pins of the MicroSD Slot
File:20190326 232009.jpg|thumb|center|Hardawre Flashers
File:20190326 232434.jpg|thumb|center|Hardware Flashers Setup NAND/NOR
</gallery>
🟊 This is a digram for anyone who face problem with the MicroSD Slot and no need to solder to the tiny pins in the Slot,
    just soldering directly to the motherboard and keep your MicroSD Slot clean :)
- Youtube Video Part 1 tested with a Good front panel :
- Youtube Video Part 2 tested with my front panel that have no MicroSD Slot :
- Last Video showing how i check the dump extracted from PS3 to SD Card in the Adapter (Dump Checked using PS3DumpChecker 495) :


== External references ==
== External references ==
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* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html E3 Installation (French)]
* [http://www.ps3-infos.fr/forum/tutoriaux-f44/e3-flasher-install-downgrade-ps3-config-half-et-fast-dual-boot-t2649.html E3 Installation (French)]
* [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html Debricking with E3 (French)]
* [http://www.ps3-addict.fr/forum/debrikage-ps3-ylodee-par-flasher-fixed-t5092.html Debricking with E3 (French)]
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