New flash writer for 4.93: xxevilnatxx.github.io/flash-writer

[FIXES] Updated [2026-04-23]: fixes.pkg

• 1.2: Fixes search option with Duckduckgo search engine for webbrowser_plugin.sprx and webrender_plugin.sprx
• 1.1: vsh.self: Fixed update via internet and download certificates
• 1.0: download_plugin.sprx: Fixed “Download in Background” text position in screen

[XAI] Updater package version: 1.27: xai_updater.pkg

• - Added support for CFW 4.93
• - Added option to set custom/dynamic temp/speed in PS2 games (need latest EMUs from kozarovv)
• - Added ‘Toggle Demo Unlocker’ option
• - Added ‘Toggle Epilepsy Warning’ option
• - Updated Trophy Unlocker code and XAI menu
• - Improved CBOMB fix
• - Code improved
• - Fixed update via internet
• - Updated certificates
• - Added option to set Duckduckgo search engine as homepage in web browser

CFW 4.93 Evilnat updated in MEGA folder:

Updated [2026-03-31]:

• Fixed update via internet (slow download…)
• Fixed error 80028EA8
• Added xai menu with PS2 Dynamic FAN Control (by kozarovv and @mrjaredbeta)
• Updated PS2 EMUs (by kozarovv and @mrjaredbeta)

PS3 developer Evilnat has made a new update of his CFW 4.93 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 with these features:

• Made out of 4.93 OFW (CEX)
• Ported Kernel and some modules from OFW 4.84 DEX
• Made manually without automatic tools
• PSN/SEN enabled
• Fixed layouts 272/480 from OFW 4.93
• Disabled deletion of unsigned act.dat and .rif files
• Allowed unsigned act.dat and .rif files
• Allowed running of unsigned applications
• Compatibility with FSELF
• C00 demo unlocker
• Disabled LIC.EDAT license check
• Can be installed over +3.56 OFW (bguerville Toolset)
• Can be installed over any CFW CEX/DEX (Depending targetID)
• Cobra 8.5 added and enabled as default
• Full PS2 Games Compatibility (Discs only in backward compatible)
• Possibility of Downgrade from any CFW with active QA Flags
• QA Flags active if previously enabled
• Disabled Epilepsy Message on Boot
• Compatibility with PSX/PSP/PS2 games in ISO
• Compatibility with PS3 games in ISO/JB folder format
• Compatibility with ReactPSN
• Display of Temperatures/FPS (depends EMU version) in XMB In-Game on PS2 Games
• RSOD Screen Bypass
• BSOD Screen Bypass
• PS3_GAME/app_home
• XMB In-Game Screenshot
• Added Package Manager
• DEX Kernel patched to prevent ambulance Brick (DEX kernel loaded with CEX TargetID)
• CoreOS Hash Check patched to prevent Brick on non-dehashed Downgradate consoles
• PS2CLASSICs work on CEX and DEX
• Patched to remove LV2 Protection
• Peek and Poke (LV2)
• Peek and Poke (LV1)
• CINAVIA protection disabled
• Option to sort games by name and date
• Allow to use 3rd party controller in Recovery Menu
• Compatibility with OtherOS
• Disabled update from OFW PUP in Recovery Mode
• Dualboot compatible
• Allowed installing of retail PKG on DEX
• Allowed installing pseudo-retail PKG
• Enabled [★Unlock], [★Lock], and [★Delete] options in Trophies
• Compatibility with Remote Play
• Added gameboot_multi.ac3
• Deleted gameboot_stereo.ac3 and coldboot_stereo.ac3
• Replace “Unlink” with “Delete Folder” in XMB
• Bypassed PAL broadcast error on BD/DVD movies
• Bypassed all error codes on BD/DVD movies
• Enabled Debug menu in PS2 games (ps2_netemu.self)
• Patched CBOMB issue
• Target Manager patched to show version 4.9.3
• Patched to update CFW via internet
• Patched LV1 to allow custom FAN speed on PS2 EMU

Cobra 8.5

• Failsafe Cobra stage2 (by bguerville/aldo)
• Restore CFW Syscalls without reboot just entering to ‘Settings > System Update’ on XMB (by aldo)
• Integrated Dynamic Control FAN (to control fan when webMAN is unloaded) (by aldo/Evilnat)
• Support Photo GUI integration with webMAN MOD (mount games from ‘Photo’ column) (by aldo/DeViL303)
• Get/Set FAN speed (by aldo)
• Enable/disable features: Photo GUI, Restore Syscalls (by aldo)
• Opcode to create CFW Syscalls (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 35) (by aldo)
• Opcode to create license (RIF) (by Evilnat)
• Updated ps3mapi_load_process_modules to load custom modules and system modules (by haxxxen)
• Added ps3mapi_get_process_module_info
• Increased from 24 to 32 the max number of map paths (by aldo)
• Added sm_get_temperature patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
• Added sm_get_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
• Added sm_set_fan_policy patch in kernel (by Evilnat)
• Added support for REDUMP ISOs decryption on-the-fly (by Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle coldboot animation (by Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle gameboot animation and sound (by Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle hidden trophy info (by Evilnat)
• Target Manager fix for DEX (By haxxxen)
• Fixed Control FAN payload, avoids loading previous mode (by Evilnat)
• Disable stage2 while Recovery Menu is loaded (by haxxxen)
• Fixed max FAN speed after shutdown (by Evilnat)
• Fixed black screen in CFW2OFW converted games (by Evilnat)
• Added cellFsMkdir symbol (by Evilnat)
• Added FAN Speed while a PS2 ISO is launched (by Evilnat)
• Creation of fake act.dat/license while launching a PSN game (by Evilnat)
• Creation of RIF license with rap.bin (by esc0rtd3w)
• Block Log In on PSN/SEN when CFW syscalls are enabled (by DeViL303)
• Toggle OFW Mode on Boot (by aldostools and Evilnat)
• Block of PSP Launchers if a PSPISO has not been mounted (by aldostools)
• Small optimizations (By aldostools)
• Removed “unnecessary” code (By aldostools)
• Opcode to toggle coldboot and sound (By Evilnat)
• Added cellUsb000_mount_symbol (By haxxxen)
• Added usb_flag flag (By aldostools and Evilnat)
• Load external stage2 and plugins from /dev_usb000 (By aldostools, haxxxen and Evilnat)
• RSX overclock at boot
• Opcode to use custom timestamp with Trophy Unlocker (By Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle C00_DEMO (By Evilnat)

Translations

• Portuguese: @jcorrea and @LuanTeles
• Polish: @KcrPLo and @Agrippa and HackZy01
• Italian: @Sheireen
• Spanish: Evilnat
• Chinese Traditional/Simplified: @xiaoyang
• Japanese: @Kyan_dudl
• Russian: @MrYadro
• French: @EimGdt and @Chronoss09
• German: @FadedHD3

Official release post by Evilnat: PSX-PLACE

CEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/YUcTxboL
PEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/URNT3DSS
D-PEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/pRUFVT5J

If your console is already on any version of custom firmware CEX, REX or PEX just install CFW Evilnat 4.93 over your current version from XMB or recovery menu.