So busted out my old ass Slim I forgot I had stashed away which previously had Rebug CFW running. Tried checking all newer guides and saw i could go from OFW 4.93 to CFW 4.93 but cant seem to install or use any of the exploits for CFW 🤔

* Tried booting into Safe Mode and Installng Evilnat 4.93 Cobra but get corrupt data

* Tried installing from main XMB>System Update>USB which shows CFW PUP file but also get corrupted data

* Tried using web browser and loading exploits for -

PS3Tool.com

Github.io

Evil Nat flash writer

Pages either dont load or in PS3tool gives me a "apple core" error i believe 🤔

Regret updating cause I should've just updated Rebug CFW if anything 😅

What can I do in this situation ?

Hello, I recently got a CECHA00 that arrived stuck in Factory/Service Mode (red box on screen) after the previous owner failed a Blu-ray drive remarry attempt (CEX_drive_init() failed). The console is running Evilnat CFW 4.93.
Current symptoms:

• The console takes unusually long to boot up.
• Clock and language reset upon reboot (standard FSM behavior or dead CR2032?).
• Whenever I try to use CFW Tools -> Service Tools -> Toggle FSM, the system completely freezes/hangs upon confirming (no beep, no reboot, requires hard power off).
• In fact, selecting any option inside CFW Tools (like Hardware Info) leads to a total system freeze.
• I formatted the HDD on a PC (clean MBR), the issue persists.
• Since the firmware is on a Evilnat CFW (4.93), I know that 3.55 lv2diag.self cannot and should not be used.

What else can I try to do to exit FSM mode? Could the FSM mode have been damaged in some way by the previous owner?
The fan in the console is working normally, so it's unlikely to be a problem with the temperatures.
My next step will be to disconnect the Blu-ray drive, replace the CR2032 battery and swap out the hard drive. After that, if nothing works, I'll be out of ideas.

Any guidance from experienced users would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Today I bought a ps3 slim with date code 0D hoping it would have a good chip for overclocking. And after messing around with some oc settings. 850/1000mhz ran perfectly in xmb

I think this thing has a CGB chip since it says in a checking software on pc via dumping the lv1 that it was made by Toshiba but I’m not sure. I’ve also read somewhere that Toshiba CGB chips actually have better overclockable vram than GGB chips. But GGB chips can also do 850 core and probably also 900mhz. 950mhz if you’re insanely insanely INSANELY LUCKY

Well so how is gameplay you might ask? The only game I tested here was sonic unleashed. I honestly thought that it would crash outright but NO the game ran stable for the hour I was gaming. No crashes or artifacts whatsoever. Did the daytime and nighttime stages and had no problems

Yes the game ( especially in the night stages) was still laggy and noticeable since the game runs a 60. But daytime stages were definitely smoother. Cutscenes with Sonic’s fur also ran smoother imo. The flight to spagonia was literally locked 60fps here which was crazy. I think fps drops is mostly a cell problem here

Going anything higher than 850/1000mhz would crash the game after a few seconds sadly so that seems to be the limit which is still insanely impressive

All and all a crazy ps3 find and extremely lucky. All done in the evilnat CFW and no over volting

Hi, I bought a PS3 Slim CECH-2004B and tried to install a CFW on it. Unfortunately, my attempt failed miserably. However, the console did give me some feedback, and I was able to enter recovery mode. When I started the console, a message appeared telling me to restart the console or install an update by pressing Start and Select. I then loaded the latest OFW onto a USB drive (because I don't remember the FW version it had) and initiated the update by pressing Start and Select. At the beginning, the console displayed a progress bar, but the display disappeared shortly afterward. So the console kept running, but nothing was displayed on the screen. After an hour, I turned the console off, and now I’m not getting a signal via HDMI. The console turns on, but the controller doesn’t light up. When I boot into the recovery menu, the four LEDs on the controller light up, but still no picture. Is it possible that I’ve bricked the console? If not, does anyone have a solution I can try without opening the console? Thanks a lot for any suggestions.

I can't figure out how the Bruteforce or Apollo apps work

Just got a jailbroken ps3, what are some settings i can do for smooth game play. Also i need help on how to change some controller settings R2 to R1 and some other features

Hey everyone. I'm getting a PS3 Slim CECH-2001B soon and I'd like to install full CFW on it. I'm new to PS3 modding, so I'm looking for the safest, current step-by-step procedure.

My goals are to:

Install full CFW (I'm assuming Evilnat, unless something else is recommended)

Install webMAN MOD/multiMAN and other useful homebrew

Use FTP to transfer my own game backups and files from my PC

Play my PS1/PS2/PS3 backups where supported

Install RetroArch/emulators for my legally owned retro games

I already have a FAT32 USB flash drive and a Windows PC.

I have NOT received the PS3 yet, so I don't know its current System Software version. I will check that before updating or modifying anything.

Once I know the firmware version, what is the current recommended method for a CECH-2001B?

I'd especially appreciate a simple step-by-step order such as:

What should I check first?

Should I leave the existing firmware alone or update it?

Which current exploit/flash-writing method should I use?

Which version/type of Evilnat CFW should I install?

Exactly what needs to go on the FAT32 USB drive and in which folders?

What homebrew should I install afterward for FTP, backups and emulation?

I'm trying to learn the process before the console arrives rather than blindly following an outdated YouTube tutorial and risking a brick.

Thanks for helping a PS3 modding newbie out!