If you build, re-icon, check or submit PlayStation homebrew, there is a new section on the site: Homebrew Tools. The first tool there is the Packaging Workbench, and it runs in your browser. Nothing to install, nothing to download, works on Windows, Mac, Linux and phones.

What it does today:

• PARAM.SFO editor: open any PARAM.SFO (PSP, PS3, PS4, or Vita), change the title, title ID, version, category and the rest, with each console’s limits enforced, and save it.
• EBOOT.PBP repacker: swap the icon, background image and sound of a PSP homebrew without rebuilding it, edit its PARAM.SFO, and repack.
• Vita VPK inspector: check a VPK before you install or submit it: firmware, LiveArea assets and sizes, the SFO, the structure. Preview the bubble and LiveArea, swap images, repack.
• PS3 PKG inspector: what is inside a package, its content ID and metadata, and whether the XMB will show the right title.
• Compare: open two versions of a package and see exactly what changed.

It also runs the same checks the Brewology store runs on submissions, so you can fix problems before you submit instead of after.

Open it here: brewology.com/tools/workbench

Found a bug, have ideas, or want a tool that isn’t there yet? Tell us on the forums.

PS3 developer Evilnat has made a new update of his CFW 4.92.2 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 with these features:

• Made out of 4.92 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 4.92
• 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 3.55 OFW
• Can be installed over +3.56 OFW (bguerville Toolset)
• Can be installed over any CFW CEX
• Cobra 8.5 added and enabled as default
• Full PS2 Games Compatibility
• Possibility of Downgrade from any CFW with active QA Flags
• QA Flags active if previously enabled
• Compatibility with PSX/PSP/PS2 games in ISO
• Compatibility with PS3 games in ISO/JB folder format
• Compatibility with ReactPSN
• Display of Temperatures 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 4.9.2

4.92.2 Changelog

• [CFW] Patched and enabled to update CFW via internet on CEX/DEX (depending vsh.self)
• [CFW] Patched software_update_plugin.sprx from OFW 4.84 DEX
• [CFW] Custom image background in update mode
• [CFW] Patched DEX vsh.self certificates to allow downloads
• [CFW] Patched LV1 to allow custom FAN speed on PS2 EMU (Thanks to @kozarovv and @mrjaredbeta)
• [CFW] Removed DEX and OC (overclock) CFW variants
• [CFW] Patched to bypass FW check while log in on PSN (Avoids error code with CFW update via internet)
• [COBRA] Re-added external Cobra load
• [COBRA] Added RSX overclock at boot with USB or internal HDD
• [COBRA] Removed epilepsy OPCODE (enabled as default)
• [COBRA] Removed allow restore syscalls OPCODE (enabled as default)
• [COBRA] Removed skip existing RIF files OPCODE
• [COBRA] Removed PS2 color disc OPCODE
• [COBRA] Improved code to reduce its size
• [XAI] Added Overclock Menu
• [XAI] Redesigned menu (By @aldostools)
• [GUIDE] PS2 FAN Speed
• [GUIDE] RSX Overclock

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)
• Opcode to toggle epilepsy warning (by Evilnat)
• Target Manager fix for DEX (By haxxxen)
• Fixed Control FAN payload, avoids loading previous mode (by Evilnat)
• Disable stage2.bin 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 sm_ring_buzzer with single_beep, double_beep and triple_beep (by Evilnat)
• Skip license creation (rif) if it already exists (by aldo)
• Opcode to toggle PS2 icon (ISOs/BIN.ENC) in XMB (by Evilnat)
• Added cellFsMkdir symbol (by Evilnat)
• Added FAN Speed while a PS2 ISO is launched (by Evilnat)
• Creation of fake act.dat 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 gameboot (By Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle coldboot and sound (By Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle epilepsy warning (By Evilnat)
• Added cellUsb000_mount_symbol (By haxxxen)
• Added usb_flag and no_cobra flags (By aldostools and Evilnat)
• Load external stage2 and plugins from /dev_usb000 (By aldostools, haxxxen and Evilnat)
• RSX overclock at boot

Official release post by Evilnat: PSX-PLACE

Download: MEDIAFIRE FOLDER WITH CFW OF EVILNAT 4.92.2 (JUNE 24TH, 2025)

CEX: https://github.com/Evilnat/CFW-4.92/releases/tag/CEX
PEX: https://github.com/Evilnat/CFW-4.92/releases/tag/PEX
D-PEX: https://github.com/Evilnat/CFW-4.92/releases/tag/D-PEX

If your console is already on any version of custom firmware CEX, REX or PEX just install CFW Evilnat 4.92 over your current version from XMB or recovery menu.

Download: Littlebalup’s 4.92 Dual Boot firmware – OFW that lets reinstall CFW. Only for PS3 already on CFW.
PUP MD5: A4BD118B52A8AC04E2E802B66AAD72FD

Download: Littlebalup’s 4.92 Dual Boot & Hybrid firmware – HFW that lets reinstall CFW. Only for PS3 on CFW.
PUP MD5: 3C14A062FC7C60B8C195FA632BA6522A

REBUG REX/D-REX EDITION is the newest update for the most popular and reliable custom firmware for PlayStation 3, based on the recent firmware 4.84 DEX & CEX.

DOWNLOAD: 4.86.1 REBUG LITE COBRA 8.2 & 4.84.2 REBUG REX/D-REX COBRA 8.1

What’s new in 4.84.2 since 4.84.1 REX/D-REX?

* Installation issue fix
(This has been bugged for the past 7 years due to missing the license agreement for 3 languages including English[UK], Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish. Certain users used to have a problem installing REBUG while on recovery mode, and this is finally resolved!)
>> no more data corruption error! <<

* Font fix
(some old games that use system font now display all letters correctly, Polish letter fix is removed due to this change )

* PS3Xploit support
(The old webkit is brought back to allow PS3Xploit support, HAN can be used)

* REBUG TOOLBOX 2.03.02 MULTI 16
(PS2 Emu swapper’s removed as this became obsolete since Cobra 8.1)

* Cobra 8.1 (Enabled by Default)
(Stage0 now supports kernel & VSH plugin on both Cobra and non-Cobra mode, loadoptical flag (for BC and SemiBC) is created at all time as long as stage2 is disabled, this is only beneficial to BC/Semi-BC users for those who don’t use COBRA)

More information available via this link

NOTE: This custom firmware can be installed only on hack-ables PS3 consoles with CFW or on phat & slim models until 25xx (minimum firmware version ≤ 3.56) with 4.84 HFW or OFW 4.82 and lower thanks to PS3Xploit v2.0. Just install this CFW directly *after* apply the exploit. For Super slims and 3xxx/4xxx models use PS3Xploit v3.0 (HAN)

*** If you love REBUG, make a small donation @ REBUG.ME to support the site and keep it alive ***

Update 2012-02-20: Updated the PS3 FTP Client to version 1.1.
(Installer, find files, cancel transfer, bug fixes, etc.)

I have made a new toy… these are the features:

- It rips files (dummies, languages, update, etc) stored on the PS3 HDD/USB via FTP.
- New simulation mode (shows the results of a rip)
- If you have a folder with PS3 covers in your PC (eg. MCLUB jpgs), the cover is displayed when a remote folder that matches the titleid is selected (eg. BLES80608)
- Displays a column with the description of the game (based on the title id)
- It is a “full” ftp client based on wininet

Download: PS3 FTP Client 1.1 (WIP) 427 KB

It requires the VB5 Runtime DLL.

It is still experimental, some features are not complete, but at least the remote file ripper should work…

Final note: Use with care!! Remember that it touches the internal files in the HDD of your PS3.. The PS3RIP is safer.

Source:PS3HaX.net

Later tonight we’ll be releasing an optional system software update (v4.11) for PlayStation 3. This minor firmware improves certain aspects of system software, and is not mandatory to connect to PSN.

Again, this update is optional in the US and Canada, and can be downloaded by selecting System Update from the Setting column of the XMB.

See more on the playstation blog.

aldostools has updated 3 of his previously released tools as well as added 3 new ones.

Release notes are as follows:

mmTM_GUI 1.3.1 updated!
It’s a tool that verifies, pack and unpack multiMAN’s theme files (THM).
(supports drag & drop of THM file, THM file as command line, browse for THM file)

Changes: – Version 1.3 includes a verification template and auto-complete for paths. – Version 1.2 fixed a critical error in the mmTM_GUI that was creating corrupted THM files.
- Added create THM files right-clicking on folders

TXT to Links.xml 1.0 new!
It’s a tool to convert text files with URL to links for the XMB Manager+ 0.10-mod. All you have to do is put a text file with all the links (description and url in separate lines) and it will add the XML code to the Links.xml

PS3 NET Server GUI 1.0 updated!
It’s an improved GUI for the PS3 NET Server (the PC side of multiMAN).
(hosts hide in system tray, remember last used folders, supports up to 10 hosts, white list, etc.)

PKG ContentID 1.0 new!
It’s a tool for view quickly the ContentID of a PKG. (It does more than that, please read the readme for details)

PARAM.SFO editor 1.0 new!
It’s a tool to edit PARAM.SFO files and the PARAM.SFX files created by “Create PS3_EXTRA” (see below).
(supports drag & drop of PARAM.SFO, PARAM.SFO as command line, browse for SFO/SFX file)

Create PS3_EXTRA 1.1 updated!
This tool scans for the PKG, MP4 and P3T files copied to each game folder, its PS3_UPDATE folder, PKGDIR or PS3_CONTENT, and store them under a PS3_EXTRA structure. It scans for the PKG, MP4 and P3T files copied to each game folder or its PS3_UPDATE folder, and store them under a PS3_EXTRA structure. When a game is mounted with multiMAN, there will be 2 BD icons on the XMB: one disc for the game itself and another with PKGs, MP4 and P3T. It should make it easier to install the game patches, DLC, fixes, and related videos.

PS3RIP 1.0
It’s a tool that should help you gain some space on your external HDD, removing unnecessary files.

renam 1.0
This tool, if copied to the GAMES or GAMEZ folder, will rename the games sub-folders from the default “BLUS0000-[Title]” format to “Title [BLUS0000]“.

Download the files or find out more here.

The Rebug team released the tool LV2 Loader to aid developers working with the lv2_kernel.self.

LV2 Loader is a tool for devs to allow the quick testing of modified lv2_kernel.self by launching it from the root of dev_flash without the risk of bricking the PS3 or need for a flasher if the new kernel does not work.

The app will run on any 3.15, 3.41, 3.55 CEX or DEX firmware that has lv1 mmap and lv2 peek and poke patches. It also has udp_printf support which will return the offset of the lv2 boot path in lv1 and a little bit of info about what it is doing.

Check it out @ rebug.me/lv2-loader

How to install the 3.2 Update Patch:

1. Install PS3MFW Builder v0.2.1
2. Copy the ‘change_xml_files.tcl’ file to the ‘task’ folder of PS3MFW Builder
3. Put my “modded FW 4.00(releasev2).PUP” as the “Original fw” and whatever you want as the “Modified fw”
4. Uncheck every thing except “PS3HEN’s 4.00HFW Patch 1″
5. In “PS3HEN’s 4.00HFW Patch 1″ link each file on the task page to the ones in the “Dev_flash files to be patched” folder in this package
6. Select “Build MFW”

Download: PS3 4.00 HFW v2.5
Source: psx-scene.com

For the first time, we have been involved in something truly spectacular

We were the first in the world to test the downgrade from 3.70 to 3:55 on a PS3 Slim (With flash memory, ” NOR “) using the ProgSkeet and patched some files provided by dospiedra, a famous Spanish coder already discovered on the crest of the wave for the method of going back to 3:55 / 3:41 with the PS3 (FAT flash memory “NAND”).

After several attempts, in collaboration with dospiedra, we got to go back from 3.70 to 3:55, enter the factory mode with a simple key to jailbreak, rifleshare a modified version of 3:55 to prevent the SYSCON (the registry in between downgrades) was consulted during the downgrade and now we are happily at 3:55 KMEAW!

With this version of moddata 3:55, you can perform a memory dump today and you can switch on the fly from 3:55 to 3.70 without having to make all this long procedure times: progskeet using it you can go straight to 3.70 changed to 3:55!

Dospiedra said it will release details on the patches applied to the NOR and the update file as soon as possible.

New life for those who arrived too late to enjoy the benefits of the 3:55?

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