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<div style="float:right">[[File:Dumpchecker.png|200px|thumb|left|Dumpchecker]]</div>
[[Category:Hardware]][[Category:Software]]<div style="float:right">[[File:Dumpchecker.png|200px|thumb|left|Dumpchecker]]</div>


= 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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).
{{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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{{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
}}
}}
Note: There is a program that will list some of the important information below and more - automatically! [http://www.betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR_NAND_Dump_Info.rar BwE NOR/NAND Dump Info]
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{{metbootldr}}
{{metbootldr}}
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== Links to versions ==
== Links to versions ==
http://www.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/
http://www.ps3devwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/


* [http://www.mediafire.com/download/5arighgxi8dt9zr/FlowRebuilder_5.0.rar FlowRebuilder v5.0.0.0] (windows compile) // [http://www.mediafire.com/download/n973ic4b53v35kq/FlowRebuilder_Sources.rar FlowRebuilder v5.0.0.0 sources]
  4.2.3.0 changelog
 
  -----------------
v5.0.0.0 changelog
------------------
I'm not offering to patch NAND dumps anymore that original FlowRebuilder couldn't handle.
So I've decided to release my modified version of FlowRebuilder that can handle any dump
(been too lazy to create a new tool that would do the exact same thing.. ).
There's not much to say, you just use it like the original one. It's been tested with 700+
dumps which the original version couldn't handle. So if you get an error while unscrambling,
you can be 100% certain that at least one of your two raw dumps is bad. On the other hand a
successful unscramble doesn't mean your dumps are valid. It's not a validator.
I've also added a block mapping editor that enables you to move blocks around on the raw
dumps. In 99.9% of cases you will not need this feature. It's only required if you for
example swap out the original nands and replace them with spare ones that have bad blocks
on them. Theoretically it might also happen that a valid block goes bad while writing back
your dumps to the original nands. But actually I've never heard of this happening to anyone.
 
  v4.2.3.0 changelog
  ------------------
  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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.3.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.3.0.exe (367 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/KW6KSPLE/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.3.0.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!2osW1KCD!qdVNcmiWN1-1vrI2m5KZIHijs2Raz-hCRl4MD87qSRI mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!yxFTgLhZ!Kv7NsUU-3sIQIOUBeqmud7MbZ7kCoXIybTIjwrRJw-4 mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.2.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.2.0.exe (389 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/19K82EY6/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.2.0.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!LtND3KZK!WnG3Cgv7YKDnt_2wvJoaGHG4M8FvGROqwPcxToAbwls mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.1.2.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.1.2.exe (313.50 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/6KXKQFTD/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.1.2.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!3sVjAbKD!7g_AqD-UHQwbnsW6_-6ilWfNpZUo8H14s7ntuDKndSE mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.1.1.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.1.1.exe (473.57 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/VQPOGWF3/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.1.1.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!CkV3iRKL!-HLkzqdmCnfFSy3o6AzdM8YJbfKKuoFSzRkR8nM-u94 mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.2.0.1.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.2.0.1.exe (474.01 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/A8JQ3AEL/FlowRebuilder_v.4.2.0.1.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!fx8FiAiK!WpVn5cNnW9d6lspu0d1j1ke8PUQaiTNe68xHd6tZJzw mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder+v.4.1.3.2.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.1.3.2.exe (459.95 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/0YNUCKKW/FlowRebuilder_v.4.1.3.2.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!P1lVSRYK!4usJC9eh1eyM5g2kkqfHSLuJ4weebixAFidtWgEZ2F8 mirror]
* [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.psdevwiki.com/files/flash/Tools/Flowrebuilder/FlowRebuilder%20v.4.1.0.0.exe FlowRebuilder v.4.1.0.0.exe (454.85 KB)] // [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/YPZBUIPL/FlowRebuilder_v.4.1.0.0.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!b40iUYRA!CObvcYPrdMjUoL-7X851EUrU8nrXaiXiD121GbIbc0g mirror] (don't use, for historic reasons listed)
* [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 v.4.0.0.2.exe () [https://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/9ZL4C0RG/FlowRebuilder_v.4.0.0.2.exe_links mirror] [https://mega.co.nz/#!r08mGYrb!W1KONq7XfxIsVWmH2PeXH9yEvQzZlPD6ZPl9cJmIdPg 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!important;">(make sure they are all there, flowrebuilder will not give warning when it fails!)</span>:
<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.  
* [[Media:NAND0-1.rar|NAND0-1.rar]]
* [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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= BwE NOR Validator =
= BwE NOR Validator =


Created/Started by BwE on the 14th November 2012 (Because I was too lazy to constantly check everything).
This all in one validator/patcher will interpret the byte orientation, patch for either 3.55 or 4.40 and will then output the results of 2600+ validations via HTML. <br><br>
 
Greetz/Credit: EussNL, Judges, No0bZiLLa, Rogero, Rebug, deank, 3absiso, AFP, SCE & PS3 Dev Wiki (+ Its Contributers).
 
This all in one validator/patcher will interpret the byte orientation, patch for either 3.55 or 4.40 and will then output the results of 2800+ validations via HTML. <br><br>
[http://betterwayelectronics.com/Latest.html Output Example]  
[http://betterwayelectronics.com/Latest.html Output Example]  


=== How? ===
=== How? ===
1 - Place your .bin/s in the same folder as the validator.<br>
1 - Place your .bin/s in the same folder as the validator.<br>
2 - Run the validator '''(in Administrator mode if using Windows Vista or higher)''' and press Start.<br>
2 - Run the validator and press Start.<br>
3 - A console will appear asking you to select your dump (if you have more than one in the folder).<br>
3 - A console will appear asking you to select your dump (if you have more than one in the folder).<br>
4 - Make your selection and/or select if you want to patch it (either in its current byte orientation or the opposite).<br>
4 - Make your selection and or select if you watch to patch it (either in its current byte orientation or the opposite).<br>
5 - Wait patiently.<br>
5 - Wait patiently.<br>
6 - Press Enter at the end to launch the output.<br>
6 - Press Enter at the end to launch the output.<br>
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The program will then open a html output illustrating everything that has been validated. Scroll through or use the menu at the top and read each section.
The program will then open a html output illustrating everything that has been validated. Scroll through or use the menu at the top and read each section.


If a validation says 'warning' or 'danger' investigate it yourself manually using a hex editor, or contact somebody knowledgeable. Only corruption messages will show you the exact offset to look at, everything else won't so this is where you have to read/learn about it on the psdevwiki.  
If a validation says 'warning' or 'danger' investigate it yourself manually using a hex editor, or contact somebody knowledgeable. Only corruption messages will show you the exact offset to look at, everything else won't so this is where you have to read/learn about it on the ps3devwiki.  


Some validations will tell you that you need to patch it (e.g. TRVK_PRG0 / TRVK_PRG1 / TRVK_PKG0 / TRVK_PKG1 / ROS0 / ROS1 errors or warnings), if this is the case then do so (don't forget to rename the patched dump e.g. bkpps3.bin_patched to bkpps3.bin_patched.bin) and re-validate the '3.55 FSM' patched dump (you can move the original unpatched dump to make sure it is checking the patched one).
Some validations will tell you that you need to patch it, if this is the case then do so and re-validate the patched dump.


If your dump has any 'danger' messages in the per console sections (find them in the menu) then there is a good chance its completely ruined and unfixable. Also, if your dump has a large amount of 'danger' messages then there is a serious issue - bad wiring can be discovered if you have any repetition in the dump.
If your dump has any 'danger' messages in the per console sections (find them in the menu) then there is a good chance its completely ruined and unfixable. Also, if your dump has a large amount of 'danger' messages then there is a serious issue - bad wiring can be discovered if you have any repetition in the dump.
If a bkpps3_patched.bin output file is not produced, you need to run the program in Administrator Mode or turn off UAC.


=== Areas Of Validation ===
=== Areas Of Validation ===
# Statistics
* Statistics
# First Region Header
* First Region Header
# Flash Format
* Flash Format
# Flash Region
* Flash Region
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr
* Asecure_Loader/Metldr
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr Corrupt Sequences
* Asecure_Loader/Metldr Corrupt Sequences
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr Encrypted Statistics/Entropy
* Asecure_Loader/Metldr Encrypted Statistics
# EID
* EID
# EID0
* EID0
# EID1
* EID2
# EID2
* EID3
# EID3
* EID5
# EID4
* IDPS
# EID5
* CISD
# IDPS
* CISD0
# CISD
* CISD1
# CISD0
* CISD2
# CISD1
* CCSD
# CISD2
* CCSD0
# CCSD
* TRVK_PRG0
# CCSD0
* TRVK_PRG1
# TRVK_PRG0
* TRVK_PKG0
# TRVK_PRG1
* TRVK_PKG1
# TRVK_PKG0
* ROS0
# TRVK_PKG1
* ROS1
# ROS0
* ROS0/1 AuthID's/MD5's
# ROS1
* Revoke/CoreOS MD5's
# ROS0/1 AuthID's/MD5's
* CVTRM/VTRM0
# Revoke/CoreOS MD5's
* VTRM 1
# CVTRM/VTRM0
* Second Region Header
# VTRM 1
* Second Region Block 0
# Second Region Header
* Second Region Block 1
# Second Region Block 0
* CELL_EXTNOR_AREA
# Second Region Block 1
* Lv0ldr/Bootldr
# CELL_EXTNOR_AREA
* Lv0ldr/Bootldr Corrupt Sequences
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr
* Lv0ldr/Bootldr Statistics
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Corrupt Sequences
* Minimum Version
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Statistics/Entropy
* File Digest Keys
# Minimum Version
* PerConsole Nonce
# File Digest Keys
* Corrupt Sequences
# PerConsole Nonce
* Repetition
# Corrupt Sequences
* Authenticiation IDs
# Repetition
# Authority ID


=== Download ===
=== Download ===
BwE NOR Validator v1.31.rar
[http://betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NOR_Validator.rar BwE NOR Validator v1.24]
https://mega.co.nz/#!9FV3TJib!FXqhSFu1jLJ6-nhb3qs3CQT5na9-h1CXPn8BpoW3y_o
 
Application MD5: A29D1433BF73293E3AF1854CD44E13A4<br>
 
=== Bugreport ===
Application starts on Windows Embedded, but unlike previous versions there is no window pane, only music playing [[User:Euss|Euss]]


==== Changelog ====
==== Changelog ====
{{Anchored|Note}}: 1.31 does not recognise 4.45/4.46 and later, to
* 1.24 - 06/04/2013 : added more information to suit newly discovered ps3 data, improved validation, added a tip for bad md5's, removed version forcing (possibly last release).
doublecheck ROS/RVK with [https://github.com/hjudges/NORway/raw/master/norpatch.exe norpatch] (recommended) or ignore ROS/RVK you can choose to prepatch it (second best option)
 
* 1.31 - 27/05/2013 : added eid4 + fixed bug in entropy (note: possibly final version, unless adding firmware revisions/new consoles)
* 1.30 - 21/05/2013 : completely rewritten eid, cisd, ccsd + added more validations to it, upgraded other minor validations. all due to upcoming nand validator
* 1.28 - 15/05/2013 : completely rewritten cvtrm validation + added more validations to it, upgraded/perfected entropy
* 1.25 - 13/05/2013 : added entropy check for metldr/bootldr
* 1.24 - 06/05/2013 : added more information to suit newly discovered ps3 data, improved validation, added a tip for bad md5's, removed version forcing
* 1.23 - 29/04/2013 : improved validation, added 4.41 ofw information
* 1.23 - 29/04/2013 : improved validation, added 4.41 ofw information
* 1.22 - 16/04/2013 : added 115 more validations + changed statistic range for bootldr + other small boring changes
* 1.22 - 16/04/2013 : added 115 more validations + changed statistic range for bootldr + other small boring changes
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There are almost infinite variations of each dump! Have fun and good luck! <br>
There are almost infinite variations of each dump! Have fun and good luck! <br>


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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).}}
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).}}<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />




=== Notes ===
=== Notes ===
Report any bugs or issues to [email protected] or directly to BwE @ irc.efnet.org #ps3downgrade or irc.ps3sanctuary.com #ps3hax<br>
Any updates will be posted here first. <br>
 
Report any bugs or issues to irc.efnet.org #ps3downgrade <br>


Give credit if you are using this for other people!<br>
Give credit if you are using this for other people!<br>


Made in Australia!<br>
Made in Australia!<br />
 
LT 4 AM <3<br />




=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Sshot-21.jpg
File:Sshot-19.jpg
File:Sshot-19.jpg
File:Sshot-14.jpg
File:Sshot-14.jpg
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File:Screenshot.jpg
File:Screenshot.jpg
File:Sshot-147.jpg
File:Sshot-147.jpg
File:BwE NOR Dump Statistics example.jpg
File:BwE NOR Revokation CoreOS MD5 Checker.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
= BwE NAND Validator =
Created/Started by BwE on the 3rd March 2013 (Because I was pressured to).
Greetz/Credit: EussNL, Judges, No0bZiLLa, Rogero, Rebug, deank, 3absiso, AFP, SCE & PS3 Dev Wiki (+ Its Contributers).
This all in one validator/patcher will patch for 3.55 and will output the results of 2799+ validations via HTML.  <br><br>
[http://betterwayelectronics.com/LatestNAND.html Output Example]
=== How? ===
1 - Place your .bin/s in the same folder as the validator.<br>
2 - Run the validator and press Start.<br>
3 - A console will appear asking you to select your dump (if you have more than one in the folder).<br>
4 - Make your selection and or select if you watch to patch it.<br>
5 - Wait patiently.<br>
6 - Press Enter at the end to launch the output.<br>
=== Explanation ===
After selecting your dump and choosing which patch you want it will begin to process the validation. Once it is finished it will give you a brief count of the results, after this you simply press enter to exit.
The program will then open a html output illustrating everything that has been validated. Scroll through or use the menu at the top and read each section.
If a validation says 'warning' or 'danger' investigate it yourself manually using a hex editor, or contact somebody knowledgeable. Only corruption messages will show you the exact offset to look at, everything else won't so this is where you have to read/learn about it on the psdevwiki.
Some validations will tell you that you need to patch it (e.g. ROS0 / ROS1 errors or warnings), if this is the case then do so (don't forget to rename the patched dump) and re-validate the patched dump (you can move the original unpatched dump to make sure it is checking the patched one).
If your dump has any 'danger' messages in the per console sections (find them in the menu) then there is a good chance its completely ruined and unfixable. Also, if your dump has a large amount of 'danger' messages then there is a serious issue - bad wiring can be discovered if you have any repetition in the dump.
=== Areas Of Validation ===
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Corrupt Sequences
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Statistics/Entropy
# First Region Header
# Flash Format
# Flash Region
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr Corrupt Sequences
# Asecure_Loader/Metldr Encrypted Statistics/Entropy
# EID
# EID0
# EID1
# EID2
# EID3
# EID4
# EID5
# IDPS
# CISD
# CISD0
# CISD1
# CISD2
# CCSD
# CCSD0
# TRVK_PRG0
# TRVK_PRG1
# TRVK_PKG0
# TRVK_PKG1
# ROS0
# ROS1
# ROS0/1 AuthID's/MD5's
# CoreOS MD5's
# CVTRM/VTRM0
# VTRM 1
# CELL_EXT_OS_AREA
# OtherOS
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Corrupt Sequences
# Lv0ldr/Bootldr Statistics/Entropy
# Minimum Version
# File Digest Keys
# PerConsole Nonce
# Corrupt Sequences
# Repetition
# Authority IDs
=== Download ===
* [http://betterwayelectronics.com/files/BwE_NAND_Validator.rar BwE NAND Validator v1.02]
* http://www.dashhacks.com/downloads/viewdownload/5-ps3-downloads/8928-bwe-nand-validator.html
* http://www.eurasia.nu/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=10031&ttitle=BwE_NAND_Validator_v1.02
* http://www.gamergen.com/telecharger/bwe-nand-validator-1-02-bwe-verification-dump-nor-logiciel-windows-puce-hardware-materiel-84317
Application MD5: F874983FABA32EA520A4A06057A3691C<br>
==== Changelog ====
* 1.02 - 09/06/2013 : bugfix for patcher (did not fix enough) + added some more MD5's (CFW)
* 1.01 - 28/05/2013 : bugfix for patcher (mistake from using old nor code)
* 1.00 - 27/05/2013 : first proper/public release (because I am lazy there will be no loader!)
=== Bugreport ===
1.01: <br />
* Minver is not detected correct (on rare version) - it gives a warning, even when metldr/lv0ldr revision is correct and console was downgraded fine.
=== Warning ===
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will NOT  check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!
Use at own risk! Valid dumps may be invalid - Invalid dumps may be valid. <br>
There are almost infinite variations of each dump! Have fun and good luck! <br>
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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).}}
=== Notes ===
'''As this is the first release, give extra care to each alert and use at your own risk! This program will only as good as the NOR validator after tedious updates ;)'''
Report any bugs or issues to [email protected] or directly to BwE @ irc.efnet.org #ps3downgrade or irc.ps3sanctuary.com #ps3hax<br>
Give credit if you are using this for other people!<br>
Made in Australia!<br>
LT 4 AM <3<br />


= Nor Inspector =
= Nor Inspector =
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=== Notes/Warning ===
=== Notes/Warning ===
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will NOT work with NAND and will not check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!<br /><br />
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will NOT work with NAND and will not check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!<br /><br />
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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).
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).
}}
}}


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= PS3 NOR/NAND Statistic =
= PS3 NOR/NAND Statistic (Beta) =


=== Features ===
=== Features ===
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ckp_management_ID values have to be equal as well as per_console_nonce. (should be stated in error.log if not)
ckp_management_ID values have to be equal as well as per_console_nonce. (should be stated in error.log if not)


There is one easy rule! If the error.log contains an entry, your dump is definitely broken!
There is one easy rule! If the error.log contains an entry, your dump is definetly broken!


Ros section is excluded from validation. Why? It´s easy to repair, the whole section gets patched anyway and it leads to the rule above.
Ros section is excluded from validation. Why? It´s easy to repair, the hole section gets patched anyway and it leads to the rule above.


For NAND all known sections gets checked. But a big part is not or only rarely documented. So the whole part after cvtrm, cell_ext_os_area, OtherOS and unreferenced area at the end won´t be checked. It´s very important that you have look at the statistics and the "corrupt block count" of flowrebuilder when interleaving.  
For NAND all known sections gets checked. But a big part is not or only rarely documented. So the hole part after cvtrm, cell_ext_os_area, OtherOS and unreferenced area at the end won´t be checked. It´s very important that you have look at the statistics and the "corrupt block count" of flowrebuilder when interleaving.  


It´s always recommended to check dumps manually with an hexeditor, and using other tools for validation, to be as safe as possible!
It´s always recommended to check dumps manually with an hexeditor, and using other tools for validation, to be as save as possible!
As long as it is not possible to decrypt the full dump, it`s impossible to validate it to 100%.
As long as it is not possible to decrypt the full dump, it`s impossible to validate it to 100%.


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=== Download ===
=== Download ===
* [https://content.wuala.com/contents/sinsizer/test/dumpstatistic.rar/?dl=1&key=lrmnHL2URm6D dumpstatistic.rar]
* http://rghost.net/45369360
* http://rghost.net/45369360
* http://temp-share.com/show/FHKdyGTU6
* http://temp-share.com/show/FHKdyGTU6


=== Notes/Warning ===
=== Notes/Warning ===
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will not check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!<br><br /><br />
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will not check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!<br><br /><br />
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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).
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).
}}
}}


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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:PS3 NOR-NAND Statistic (Beta).jpg|PS3 NOR-NAND Statistic (Beta)
File:PS3 NOR-NAND Statistic (Beta).jpg|PS3 NOR-NAND Statistic (Beta)
</gallery>
= PS3 Dump Checker =
https://github.com/Swizzy/PS3DumpChecker
(included also in PS3 Flash Tool 4.65 update1)
=== Download ===
* https://github.com/Swizzy/PS3DumpChecker/blob/master/Latest%20Compiled%20Version/PS3DumpChecker.exe?raw=true
=== Notes/Warning ===
{{warning|content=Using this program is [[NOT]] a 100% way of validating your dumps (because ''nothing'' is), but it is a good way of quickly seeing if it is worth checking further. This program will not check anything other than what is stated. ALWAYS CHECK MANUALLY!<br><br /><br />
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!important;">no way of restoring</span> the console hence making a perma-brick (unrecoverable brick).
}}
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
File:Ps3-flash-tool-465-unofficial.png|PS3 Dump Checker - ps3-flash-tool-465-unofficial
File:PS3 Dump Checker v1.0 (Build 416).png|PS3 Dump Checker v1.0 (Build 416)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* 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.
{{Hardware Flashers}}<noinclude>[[Category:Main]]</noinclude>
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