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[[Category:Hardware]][[Category:Software]] | |||
= Why so important? = | = Why so important? = | ||
Whenever you want to mess with flash (NAND or NOR), you have to '''make sure you are getting 100% correct, valid, verified dumps.''' | Whenever you want to mess with flash (NAND or NOR), you have to '''make sure you are getting 100% correct, valid, verified dumps.''' | ||
{{warning|content=If you do not validate your flash, and for some reason(s) the dump is invalid/bad, and you are rewriting to flash, you have <span style="color:red | {{warning|content=If you do not validate your flash, and for some reason(s) the dump is invalid/bad, and you are rewriting to flash, you have <span style="background-color:white; color:red;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick). | ||
}} | }} | ||
So what can we use to prevent that, and make sure our dumps are as proper as we can check? | So what can we use to prevent that, and make sure our dumps are as proper as we can check? | ||
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{{Dumpstatistics}} | {{Dumpstatistics}} | ||
If you do not have HxD many other hex editors have a statistics option. If you want a standalone application that specifically informs you on the validity of the given statistical range (NOR only) use the [http://betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE%20NOR%20Statistics%20v1.3.exe BwE NOR Statistics application]. | |||
If you do not have HxD many other hex editors have a statistics option. If you want a standalone application that specifically informs you on the validity of the given statistical range (NOR only) use the [http://betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE%20NOR%20Statistics%20v1. | |||
== Bytereversed == | == Bytereversed == | ||
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So that means there is an error with setting 0x10000 (only one bit set!) low <br /> | So that means there is an error with setting 0x10000 (only one bit set!) low <br /> | ||
because the programmer applies 0x10010 but the actual data on the address lines (received by the nor flash) is 0x10 <br /> | because the programmer applies 0x10010 but the actual data on the address lines (received by the nor flash) is 0x10 <br /> | ||
=== Checking again with other unique 16 byte sequence === | === Checking again with other unique 16 byte sequence === | ||
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{{warning|content=If they are even missing or bad, its a sure road to permabrick | {{warning|content=If they are even missing or bad, its a sure road to permabrick | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{metbootldr}} | {{metbootldr}} | ||
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== Links to versions == | == Links to versions == | ||
http://www. | http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/ | ||
4.2.3.0 changelog | |||
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added support to manage NAND preloader dumps | added support to manage NAND preloader dumps | ||
message user about the type of dump | message user about the type of dump | ||
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auto-recognize if dump is normal or byte swapped and automanage them | auto-recognize if dump is normal or byte swapped and automanage them | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.3.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.3.0.exe (367 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1HWLWYIY/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.3.0.exe_links mirror] [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1NYWARZT/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.3.0.exe_links mirror2] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.2.0.exe (389 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/7G5JLEK9/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.2.0.exe_links mirror] [http://www.multiupload.nl/0ND4D0QW9Q mirror 2] [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/TJKTQQWB/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.2.0.exe_links mirrors] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.1.2.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.1.2.exe (313.50 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/08SGK09K/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.1.2.exe_links mirror] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.1.1.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.1.1.exe (473.57 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/GUUUKNWE/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.1.1.exe_links mirror] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.0.1.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.0.1.exe (474.01 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/C4U1C3OO/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.0.1.exe_links mirror] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder+v.4.1.3.2.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.1.3.2.exe (459.95 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1UEPOIHX/FlowRebuilder_v.4.1.3.2.exe_links mirror] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.1.0.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.1.0.0.exe (454.85 KB)] // [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/EC2ZFONW/FlowRebuilder_v.4.1.0.0.exe_links mirror] (don't use, for historic reasons listed) | ||
==Flowrebuilder options== | ==Flowrebuilder options== | ||
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<div style="float:right">[[File:Nand-extract-noerror.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder extraction no error]]<br />[[File:Nand-extract-error2.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder extraction error]]</div> | <div style="float:right">[[File:Nand-extract-noerror.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder extraction no error]]<br />[[File:Nand-extract-error2.png|200px|thumb|left|Flowrebuilder extraction error]]</div> | ||
<span style="color:red | <span style="background-color:white; color:red;">(make sure they are all there, flowrebuilder will not give warning when it fails!)</span>: | ||
* bootloader_0 | * bootloader_0 | ||
* bootloader_1 (NAND only) | * bootloader_1 (NAND only) | ||
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== From unified to seperate low/high NAND files == | == From unified to seperate low/high NAND files == | ||
If for some reason you lose the original seperate low/high NAND files and only have the <abbr title="unscrambled then interleaved 2 NAND to unified dump">unified</abbr>, you need donor files to regenerate them. | If for some reason you lose the original seperate low/high NAND files and only have the <abbr title="unscrambled then interleaved 2 NAND to unified dump">unified</abbr>, you need donor files to regenerate them. | ||
* [ | * [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/dumps/NAND0-1.rar NAND0-1.rar] [http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/LTVIJEAK/NAND0-1.rar_links mirror] | ||
extract and in Flowrebuilder select the option "RE-SCRAMBLE a modified dump then de-interleave it into two new flashes" | extract and in Flowrebuilder select the option "RE-SCRAMBLE a modified dump then de-interleave it into two new flashes" | ||
* Select the NAND backup "Flash 0" (TOP) file : here drop the 1bkp.bin | * Select the NAND backup "Flash 0" (TOP) file : here drop the 1bkp.bin | ||
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This will result in making 2 new deinterleaved files you could use for reflashing (it is recommended to alway use '''''your own''''' deinterleaved sourcedumps, this method is only mentioned as last resort for people that lost their backups). | This will result in making 2 new deinterleaved files you could use for reflashing (it is recommended to alway use '''''your own''''' deinterleaved sourcedumps, this method is only mentioned as last resort for people that lost their backups). | ||
= BwE | = BwE Applications = | ||
BwE of #ps3downgrade has offered forward two public applications to check the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Validating_flash_dumps#Statistical_analysis statistical analysis] of a NOR dump as well as an application to check the MD5's of the [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/CoreOS CoreOS] and [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Revokation Revokation] Program. | |||
Using these programs is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps, but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. These programs will NOT work with NAND and will not check anything other than what is stated. You can obtain these applications from [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com BetterwayElectronics.com]. | |||
<Gallery> | |||
File:Sshot-58.jpg|BwE NOR Statistics | |||
File:Sshot-62.jpg|BwE Revokation/CoreOS MD5 Checker | |||
File:Sshot- | </Gallery> | ||
File:Sshot- | |||
= Known bad guides (with obvious faults in them that lead to permanent bricks) = | = Known bad guides (with obvious faults in them that lead to permanent bricks) = | ||
== Baileys (>10 bricks) == | |||
* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://psx-scene.com/forums/f263/ultimate-fool-proof-guide-ps3-hardware-downgrading-104398</span> | * <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://psx-scene.com/forums/f263/ultimate-fool-proof-guide-ps3-hardware-downgrading-104398</span> | ||
* <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=39766</span> | * <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">http://www.ps3hax.net/showthread.php?t=39766</span> | ||
'''Do not use''', not only does it deviate alot (16x) from wiki safeguarded method, it skips important steps that prevent users from bricking their console. | '''Do not use''', not only does it deviate alot (16x) from wiki safeguarded method, it skips important steps that prevent users from bricking their console. | ||
== E3 FLASHER INSTALLATION and DOWNGRADE TUTORIAL (Khalkedon) == | == E3 FLASHER INSTALLATION and DOWNGRADE TUTORIAL (Khalkedon) == | ||
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= Word of Warning = | = Word of Warning = | ||
When using validators and bricking your console as result, there are only 2 people to blame : | When using validators (so far every single one of them where debunked and put back to the trashcan) | ||
and bricking your console as result, there are only 2 people to blame : | |||
* the one making the validator (for not properly validating, warning users and telling ''what'' is wrong and/or ''how'' it could be solved); | * the one making the validator (for not properly validating, warning users and telling ''what'' is wrong and/or ''how'' it could be solved); | ||
* the enduser for flying blind and getting lazy/dumb with it. | * the enduser for flying blind and getting lazy/dumb with it. | ||