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{{Wikify}}
[[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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=== 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.
1. Use blank micro SD card and copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/BIN/2011.10.28%20E3%20Flasher%20Samsung%20Update_Multi_consoles/update.bin update.bin] or [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/VMUFY332/update.bin_links Samsung Update: Multi Consoles] file on it.
  It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3.
  It is recommended to use the Samsung Update. Remember to check its MD5 before writing it to the E3.
  [https://www.google.com/search?q=8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD 8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD]
  MD-5: 8D1A10F45049B5DC1223D6008ED238DD
2, Place the micro SD card into the E3 flasher and flip up all switches except 1 & 2.<br />
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 />
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 />
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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).  
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.
2. Remove the bkpps3.bin from the SD card and [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/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>
<div style="float:right">[[File:Clamp.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Drastic but effective method.]]</div>
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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.  
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].  
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 [http://i.imgur.com/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).
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).
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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. 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.
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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. 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.


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. Place your USB downgrade jig in the port closest to the blueray drive (furthest to the right). Quickly press the power and eject 3. Power off console completely (with the switch on the rear or by unplugging it). Place your USB downgrade jig (Also known as a PSGrade dongle) in the port furthest to the right. Quickly press the power and eject button. If successful (depending on your dongle) it will flash or flash green and the console should power off automatically (If not repeat the process but faster). If the console still does not respond or turn off and there is no HD light you need to skip to [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#E3_De-bricking De-Bricking]. This is also the case if you get a YLOD when powering on the console.
 
5. Copy [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE1/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File1)] & [http://www.tortuga-cove.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=525 Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7] onto a USB. Place the USB in the same port you used for the downgrade jig. Turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin automatically (You can tell by the HD and USB light flickering). Once the install is finished the console will turn off automatically (Check the log on the USB to confirm it was successful).
 
6. Copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE2/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File2)] onto the USB (Replacing the first Lv2diag.self). 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.
 
7. Power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen. Now follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the XMB.
 
8. [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Dehashing Dehash] the console and or install/set [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/QA_Flagging QA Flag/Toggle] to prevent bricking when changing firmware.


==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ====
==== Manual Downgrade Process (Recommended) ====


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.  
1. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.mediafire.com/?a250qvc3c88bcka Rogero's PS3 Nor Dump Patcher v0.01] or patch it manually. Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.  


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.
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.


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'']]
3. Power off the console completely (with the switch on the rear or by unplugging it). Place your USB downgrade jig (Also known as a PSGrade dongle) in the port furthest to the right. Quickly press the power and eject button. If successful (depending on your dongle) it will flash or flash green and the console should power off automatically (If not repeat the process but faster). If the console still does not respond or turn off and there is no HD light you need to skip to [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#E3_De-bricking De-Bricking]. This is also the case if you simply get a YLOD when powering on the console.
 
4. Copy [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE1/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File1)] & [http://www.tortuga-cove.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=525 Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7] onto a USB. Place the USB in the same port you used for the downgrade jig. Turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin automatically (You can tell by the HD and USB light flickering). Once the install is finished the console will turn off automatically (Check the log on the USB to confirm it was successful).
 
5. Copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE2/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File2)] onto the USB (Replacing the first Lv2diag.self). 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.
 
6. Power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen. Now follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the XMB.
 
7. [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Dehashing Dehash] the console and or install/set [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/QA_Flagging QA Flag/Toggle] to prevent bricking when changing firmware.
 
==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) ====
 
Requires soldering! See also [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/E3/Manuals/E3%20FLASHER%20repair%20method%20if%20console%20bricked/English-E3%20FLASHER%20repair%20method%20if%20console%20bricked.pdf E3's official PDF on repairing a bricked console]
 
1. Solder the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Hardware_flashing#Tristate Tristate] of the PS3 to the SBE pad on the E3's ribbon.


==== Flash Fun Downgrade Process (Highly Recommended) - also for Debricking ====
2. Patch your bkpps3.bin with [http://www.mediafire.com/?a250qvc3c88bcka Rogero's PS3 Nor Dump Patcher v0.01] or patch it manually. Once that's done, place it by itself on a micro SD Card.


Requires soldering! See also [find E3's official PDF on repairing a bricked console]
3. Flip all switches down, except the first one (Flash Fun). Turn the PS3 on (If you get a 1101111 error the 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 MircoSD which will tell you if the writing process was successful or not - this may or may not be a valid indicator.


1. Solder the [[Hardware_flashing#Tristate|Tristate]] of the PS3 to the SBE pad on the E3's ribbon.
4. Power off the console completely (with the switch on the rear or by unplugging it). Place your USB downgrade jig (Also known as a PSGrade dongle) in the port furthest to the right. Quickly press the power and eject button. If successful (depending on your dongle) it will flash or flash green and the console should power off automatically (If not repeat the process but faster). If the console still does not respond or turn off and there is no HD light you need to skip to [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/E3#E3_De-bricking De-Bricking]. This is also the case if you simply get a YLOD when powering on.


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.  
6. Copy [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE1/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File1)] & [http://www.tortuga-cove.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=525 Rogero CEX-3.55 CFW V3.7] onto a USB. Place the USB in the same port you used for the downgrade jig. Turn on the console and the downgrade process should begin automatically (You can tell by the HD and USB light flickering). Once the install is finished the console will turn off automatically (Check the log on the USB to confirm it was successful).


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.
7. Copy the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/lv2diag/3.55%20downgrader/FILE2/Lv2diag.self Lv2diag.self (File2)] onto the USB (Replacing the first Lv2diag.self). 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.  


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'']]
8. Power the console back on and you should see the connect the controller screen. Now follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the XMB. If the screen is black, check if the Tristate cable is fully removed (not bridged etc) or if its still attached; not touching anything.


(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)
9. [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#Dehashing Dehash] the console and or install/set [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/QA_Flagging QA Flag/Toggle] to prevent bricking when changing firmware.


==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ====
==== How To Patch Your Dump Manually ====
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<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/wiki/Downgrading_with_Hardware_flasher#PUP_to_use (prepatched downgrader PUP)] - 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 De-Bricking ==
See also: [[Boot_modi#Errors_on_boot|Error on boot]]
 
:'''Remark:''' ''In this small section, the few examples are assuming a fully working console, without broken hardware and the reason of its error behaviour only to be caused by flash (CoreOS/ROS).''<br /><br />
 
Signs you are bricked:
 
* PS3 turns on but instantly turns off (Behaves exactly like the YLOD)
* Black screen
* No HD activity (No flickering light)
* Combinations of the above
 
The console can be bricked when installing unpatched firmware. For example: Going from Rogero 3.55 3.7 to Rogero 4.30 without [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Template:QA_dehashing dehashing].
In case syscon has 3.56+ hashes, you need prepatched LV1.
 
When this happens the PS3 either produces nothing (black screen) or more commonly it gives you the RLOD/YLOD and won't turn on.<br />
 
Generally de-bricking is the same as reinstalling the firmware, but sometimes it can be easier or harder.
 
=== Black Screen ===
 
This is either because your PS3 is stuck in the position of waiting for you to install the FSM (after patching the dump yourself and writing it) or because the PS3 is soft-bricked from installing firmwares incorrectly (not [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Template:QA_dehashing dehashing]).
 
If your PS3 will not get into FSM with your dongle after writing your patched bkpps3.bin (and you have tried power/eject as fast as you can) you need to try again after unplugging the E3 ribbon off its board. If that does not work, try putting it on again and retrying FSM. If you still have no luck then you have a serious issue and have to follow the guide below.
 
Another thing to try: If after you downgraded you have a black screen, try plugging the E3 clip back on (all switches down) and rebooting. Surprisingly this makes the syscon change in the coreOS, which works like a "last known good configuration" like on Windows. This only works with a semi-brick (Similar issue when screwing around with the wrong firmwares). Note doing this could also simply just push slightly damaged pins back into place.
 
If you think the reason is directly from not [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Template:QA_dehashing dehashing] or installing a bad firmware then you need to do the following:
 
*Check if you can get into FSM (unless you know the firmware you last had does not support it - 3.56+)
*Check if you still have a valid copy of the original dump you made
*Patch your dump
*Write it to the PS3 (remember to have the HD installed)
*Get into FSM and install Rogero 3.55 3.7
 
If you do not have a copy of your old dump you can attempt to copy your current flash and patching that. Generally it should come back with next to no errors. If you have a missing bootldr or something drastically corrupt, try reading it again until you have a valid dump. Patch the dump for downgrading and attempt the above guide.
 
==== Misc Information ====
 
One users experience: soldering a wire to the NOR Tristate point did nothing, try this method instead. Manually patch your nor backup. Place the patched 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
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== 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 || 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')
| 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)
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| 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.
| 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
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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 E3 Linker Pads / Reattach or apply pressure to clip on PS3 / Reattach ribbon on E3 - It is not on properly.
| 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
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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 || 1 || 0 || PS3 is operating NOR, E3 Flasher cannot operate at the same time || Check toggle switch - wrong setting / Reattach ribbon on E3
| 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
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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
| 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || Missing [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Hardware_flashing#Tristate Tristate] || Check SBE (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)
* 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
- you can find the right pinout for your board in the progskeet diagramms
                                                                                               
 
- OE (Prog) > NOE (E3);
 
- GP0 > CE;
 
- WE > NWE;
 
- RDY (RY/BY) NW/AIT;
 
- GP1 > Reset;
 
- 3.3V VCC > VCC and BVCC                                                                                                           


[[File:E3.jpg]]  
[[File:E3.jpg]]  
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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 ==
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File:E3-img0004xv.jpg| E3 Flasher - TOP
File:E3-img0004xv.jpg| E3 Flasher - TOP
File:E3Linker-installed.jpg| E3Linker installed
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
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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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