JB2USB - More True Blue clones available!

There is another True Blue clone. The hearing on the name JB2USB USB dongle for the PlayStation 3 allows as well as the JB King and the original True Blue PS3 games for the PS3's firmware 3.6 + are compiled using a modified EBOOT on a PS3 with CFW 3:55 start.
Nothing special.

• Booting of games designed for PS3 system software v3.6 and above
• Runs your existing games and new v3.6+ games from HDD in conjunction with standard backup managers
• Does not require the power/eject trick
• Custom v3.55 Dongle firmware behaves like OFW when jb2usb is not inserted
• Manufactured from highest grade components and Actel based
• Durable and high quality metal case design
• Tough and durable plastic packaging
• Further features to be added as they are developed
• On board 2 MBytes SPI flash
• Supports Fat and Slim PS3 consoles currently running any firmware up to v3.55 and any PS3 which can be downgraded successfully from v3.6+ to v3.55 (NOTE: requires other tools, jb2usb cannot downgrade a console)
• Supports all regions of consoles
• Supports all regions of v3.6+ games
• Rock solid crystal oscillator on board for flawless timing

Matrix Trident - Tripple NAND Addon angekündigt!

The Matrix team has given us the soon available matrix Trident, an addon for all available Glichter informed it will be possible with the 3 different images to NAND Xbox 360 consoles with reset glitch hack exploit.
The Trident will be located on any available USB flash SPI programmer, has a quick solder interface for the Xbox 360
The NAND's will be switched by means of a separate board.

The TRIDENT will transform your Xbox360 16 MB NAND in 3 independent 16 MB
banks that can be read and write with any available SPI reader/writer
solution using software tools like Nandpro 2.0 and Nandpro 3.0.

The trident can work together with any Glitcher solution present in the
market. A flat cable is supplied to directly connect it to the Matrix
Glitcher II, for enhanced performances.

It features a quick solder board solution for the Trinity slim and an
external switch with led indicators to quickly choose which one of the
THREE banks of NAND to use.

With the Matrix Trident you can assign one bank to the Original NAND, the
second bank to boot a modified dashboard and the third NAND bank to boot
Xell or a second dashboard.

Whether you use it for fun or for hacking purposes, the Trident is going
to be the tool of choice to add extra NAND capacity to your Xbox360.

FEATURES:

- Allows for the use of 3 Independent banks of NAND on the Xbox 360.
- No need to cut any tracks on the Xbox360 motherboard.
- External switch to quickly change among the 3 NANDs
- Compatible with every glitching solution present in the market,
including Matrix Glitcher II.
- Compatible with any xbox360 with 16 MB NAND.
- Easy to install thanks to quicksolder point design.
- Blocks can be read / write with any SPI hardware present in the market.
- Compatible with Nandpro 2.0 and 3.0 software.

Finally for console owners that had the RGH feature disabled due to recent
14717 dashboard upgrade we have the following announcements:

FAT Xbox360:
A new solution to re-enable RGH and Trident Style additional NAND on Fat
consoles is under advanced development.

SLIM Xbox360:
A working solution is already under test and we will release it right
after completing all the needed tests. Fortunately, due to hardware
difference, the changes on Slim were not as drastical as the one
implemented on the Fat. 

xK3y G3cko in Aktion (Video)

Unsere friends of OZModchips.Com have a nice video of the upcoming xK3y (also called XKey or x360Key) Gecko (or G3cko) released hardware.
With the separately available adapter it is possible to dump its firmware and read Xbox 360 games.
The delivery date will be the 23rd of February.

R-SIM iPhone 4S Unlock Not Working? Full Instructions How-to-Use & Troubleshooting Guide

This guide will show you how to use R-SIM to unlock your iPhone 4S. If you’ve got everything setup, simply follow the instructions below. Do you need one? Order now from our online store.
I must admit that the R-SIM interposer unlock for iPhone 4S is far from perfect unlike the ultrasn0w unlock, but it gives iPhone 4S owners the ability to use their iPhone as a phone again. Well, at least until this product becomes more mature or better solutions have been developed.
Ready? See the steps below.
Manual Mode – Selecting Your Service Provider Manually – Recommended

Before you begin, setup your iPhone 4S with the R-SIM. Turn off your iPhone 4S.
1. Switch on your iPhone 4S.
2. Go to Settings, wait until the phone app turned from light green to solid green.
3. Go to Phone > SIM Applications.

4. Tap on “Country & Operators” then select your appropriate service provider which your iPhone 4S is locked to (default is AT&T). For instance, if yours is locked to AT&T, then choose MODE 1 AT&T.

5. Go back to SIM Application menu by tapping the left arrow on top.

6. Tap on “ENTER 112 Mode.”

7. Wait for the Accept Screen to come up then tap “Accept”. Go to the main menu, wait for 5 seconds then dial 112. Once connected, do not hang up.
8. Slowly eject your SIM card, then push the SIM card back into the iPhone again. Wait for the iPhone to hang up itself or hang up after you see the “no service” on the top left screen.

9. Your iPhone will start searching for the network. If you see “No Service”, continue waiting until your service provider name appears. Done!
Note: If you turn off your iPhone, You would need to do these steps again. Don’t be discouraged, it takes practice and you will soon master it after a few times! How often do you turn off your iPhone anyway?
*******
Automatic Mode (I’ll need to verify with the manufacturer the advantage of this mode)


Before you begin, setup your iPhone 4S with the R-SIM. Turn off your iPhone 4S.
1. Switch on your iPhone 4S.

2. Wait till the phone app turned from light green to solid green.
3. Go to Settings > Phone > SIM Applications.

4. Tap on “Country & Operators” then select your appropriate service provider which your iPhone 4S is locked to (default is AT&T). For instance, if yours is locked to AT&T, then choose MODE 1 AT&T.

5. Go back to the previous screen and select Auto Mode. Turn off your iPhone.

6. Turn on your iPhone. Wait for the Accept Screen to appear then tap “Accept”. Wait for 5 seconds then dial 112. Once connected, do not hang up.
7. Slowly eject your SIM card, then push the SIM card back into the iPhone again. Wait for the iPhone to hang up itself or hang up after you see “no service” on the top left screen.
8. Your iPhone will start searching for the network. If you see “No Service”, continue waiting until your service provider name appears. Done!
Additional Notes
1 . If your iPhone doesn’t show the service provider, you can dial a workable phone number, once connected, wait until the phone hangs up itself.

2. If you cannot find your mobile service provider under “Country & Operators”, you can enter the Country (MCC) and Service Provider (MNC) manually under “Edit Mode”. We will publish a complete list here soon or you can email us for information (customers only).

3. AT&T iPhone 4S will require jailbreaking because the APN settings will not show once unlocked. Once jailbroken with GreenPois0n Absinthe, install “TetherMe” via Cydia. You will have the APN settings back.
4. Keep coming back as I’ll continue to update this tutorial and will post a video very soon.

Child of Eden PS3 Fix for 3.55 / 3.41 Custom Firmware Arrives

A few months back Child of Eden (NPEB00649) was reported as the first PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.7x game, and recently RangerRus has fixed it for PS3 3.55 / 3.41 Custom Firmware (CFW) users.

Download: Child of Eden PS3 CFW 3.55 Fix / Child of Eden PS3 CFW 3.41 Fix / Child of Eden PKG

Below are the release details with more information available in the ongoing thread HERE for those interested.

Child.Of.Eden.PSN.PS3.NPEB00649 341/355 FiX

Genre: Arcade / 3D
Developer: Q Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft
Language: ENG

Children of Eden is a unique rail shooter that incorporates fast-paced action, music and the accuracy and fluidity of the PlayStation Move control system. With PlayStation Move players can aim and shooter with a flick of the wrist, as well as change weapons at will as they eliminate objects that zip towards them in a variety of environment and game levels. Additional features include, compatibility with standard PS3 controllers.

Unique Multi-sensory Shooter Experience

Child of Eden is the "multi-sensory shooter" that will send players diving into a kaleidoscopic matrix of synchronized music and mind-blowing visuals that will usher forth yet another landmark game experience from the mind of renowned game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi, its creator.

Unique multi-sensory shooter experience for your PlayStation Move controller system.

Child of Eden thrusts you in the center of a battle to save Project Lumi, a mission to reproduce a human personality inside Eden, the archive of all human memories. As the project nears completion, the archive is invaded by an unknown virus. The Player's mission is to purify Eden from the virus to restore hope and peace.

About PlayStation Move

PlayStation Move offers a new and innovative gaming experience for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system by fusing realistic, high-definition gaming along with accurate, intuitive control. Consisting of PlayStation Move motion controller, the PlayStation Eye camera and the optional PlayStation Move Navigational controller, the PlayStation Move controller system enables sophisticated motion control and immersive gameplay only possible on PlayStation 3.

Key Game Features

Multi-Sensory Effect - A visionary entertainment experience that synchronizes stunning graphics and innovative sound design to electrify the senses. By bringing physics in synergy with spectacular visual and audio, Child of Eden is creating the next-generation sensory experience.

The World of Eden - Coming straight from Mizuguchi-san's mind: unique, surprising, rich and beautiful.

Controls - Simple, natural and designed for standard PlayStation 3 controllers and the PlayStation Move, players enjoy an extra dimension to the experience as they truly merge into the game, and physical barriers between the game world and you slip away.

1) Install game
2) Install fix

Latest News :4.11.08 Unlock Method Re-written, Simplified & Less Technical for iphone 4

In case you missed the news last weekend, an “unknown” hacker hamzah_akram had finally released his unlock method. We decide to re-write the steps as the one written by hamzah was thought to be confusing, unclear or simply too technical for many people.

Please note that I have not yet tested the steps below due to time constrains as we’re extremely occupied with logic board repairs. The steps were re-written based on my technical understanding of how the “unlock” works. Special thanks too djClint, “Taylor” and hamzah_akram himself for proof-reading the steps.
Requirements

• Jailbroken iPhone 4 with baseband 4.11.08 (US AT&T model is used for this test).
• Working official carrier SIM card (AT&T SIM card)
• SIM card with constant data availability. Data must be active all the time (China Mobile SIM card is used for this test - use your own SIM card)
• SAM Preference installed via Cydia. Click here on how to install SAM Preference.

Before You Begin…

• Turn on WiFi.
• Go to Settings > General > Network and turn on both Data Roaming and Cellular Data.
• Go to Settings > Turn off Location Services.
• Go to Settings> General > International > Region Format > The country should match the country of which the iPhone is locked to.

Steps
Attention: Don’t get confused – the instructions below are written for China Mobile network. Anything that has reference to China Mobile, change it to your own service provider.

1. Launch SAM Preference. Tap on home button (this will make it run in the background).
2. Go to http://www.unlockit.co.nz and download your unofficial carrier profile (China Mobile). Use the example below if you’re in China using China Mobile. Use your own country mobile service provider APN settings.
 
2. Insert AT&T SIM card and dial any number. If you see No Service, dial 112 and hang up after 5 seconds.
3. Go to Settings > Carrier and turn off auto search and then select China Mobile. You will get a message that says “Restricted network … ”. Hit Dismiss.
4. Go to Settings > Turn on airplane mode.
5. Quickly go to SAM > Utilities and Hit De-activate iPhone and (clear push) then hit Revert lockdown.
6.  Go back to main SAM settings and disable Subscriber Artificial Module.
7. Forget Wireless Network and turn off Ask to Join Networks.
8. Go to Cydia > Manage > Sources then “bingner” then uninstall SAM. Don’t “restart springboard” just yet.
9. After SAM is uninstalled, tap on home button, go to Settings then forget the Wi-Fi network that’s currently connected. Turn off  ‘Ask to Join Network.’
10. Make sure Airplane mode is turned on.
11. Eject the AT&T SIM card and hit OK when you see ‘No SIM Card Installed.’
12. Go back to Cydia and prepare to insert China Mobile SIM card.
13. Tap “Restart Springboard” and quickly insert China Mobile SIM card.
14. You will see the regular Activation Screen with (E) on the top left corner. Wait for 30 seconds.
15. Turn off your iPhone and then turn it on again. You will see the same activation screen with one signal bar and (E) data connection.
16. Tap on “use cellular connection” and wait 5 to 8 seconds.
17. Eject your SIM card and then quickly reinsert it. You will be redirected to the Home screen! You should now see a full signal bar with China Mobile network.
18. Quickly call China Mobile’s customer service hotline number (10086)  for 1 minute.  (“auto reply services center” of China Mobile)
19. Finally, go to Settings > General > About and check your carrier: it must be “Carrier 11.0” instead of “Carrier Lab 11.0″ or something else.
That’s it folks! Please have a go and let us know how it goes. Tech blogs: If you decide to copy and paste this, be sure to provide a link back. Thank you for your attention and support.
If it works, please do share or let us know where we missed.

TPSIM Interposer: Phone 4S /4 Unlock on Any Basebands with TPSIM Interposer ?

Phone 4S /4 Unlock on Any Basebands with TPSIM Interposer

iPhone Dev Team is yet to release the unlock for iPhone 4S, but another company known as ChinaSn0w Dev (Chinese Company) promises to build an unlocking tool called TPSIM a lot like GEVEY Turbo SIM. TPSIM, the latest SIM interposer can unlock iPhone 4S on basebands 1.0.11, 1.0.13 and 1.0.14 and iPhone 4 basebands 1.59.00, 2.10.04, 3.10.01, and 4.10.01.

TPSIM Supporting Firmware:

TPSIM will unlock all GSM iPhone 4 running on all firmware earlier than iOS 5.0 but will not unlock iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0 / 5.0.1 as yet fails to support baseband 4.11.08. It will unlock iPhone 4S running iOS 5, 5.0.1 (both basebands).

Thus far, none of Gevey SIM variations are actually able to unlock iPhone 4S and it also uses the emergency number 112 to be dialed once. Though hardware unlock TPSIM works on equally like Gevey SIM but it does not require the dial emergency number and it *CLAIMED* to be working for iPhone 4S Unlock. TPSIM unlocking doesn’t need you to jailbreak iPhone 4S and it also supports 3G, EDGE, MMS and FaceTime.

TPSIM unlock Features:

Plug and play, no jailbreak required
No need to dial 112 after activation
Supports 3G, EDGE, MMS, and FaceTime
SIM Interposer iPhone 4S
Won’t affect your device’s warranty – no hardware modding needing
Robust and sturdy steal custom SIM tray
Unlock works on all world networks
Uses high end original F981 chip for ultra-low energy consumption

TPSIM will be the only unlock solution as of this moment and you can preorder TPSIM card from anywhere for $84.95. Currently, it is available for preorder and they are claiming to ship it by 27th February.

Well, I suggest you to stay away from fake TPSIM unlock for iPhone 4S unless we’ve got any legal testimonials.

To see the update of iPhone 4S Unlock, stay tuned on SenseiPhone.

To see the update of iPhone 4S Unlock, stay tuned on SenseiPhone.

PS3 SCETool v0.2.2 by Naehrwert Arrives, Fixes and Optimizations

Recently PlayStation 3 developer naehrwert has updated PS3 SCETool to version 0.2.2, which includes several fixes and optimizations as outlined below.

Download: PS3 SCETool v0.2.2 / ZLib1.dll File (Required)

From the included ReadMe file: History:

Version 0.2.2:

• Added options to override control/capability flags (32 bytes each).
• Fixed where a false keyset would crash scetool when decrypting a file.
• Some source level changes and optimizations.
  

Version 0.2.1:

• zlib is required to use scetool.
• 'sdk_type' was changed to 'revision' in data/keys.
  

Greetings to: you know who you are!

SCETool 0.2.2 (C) 2011-2012 by naehrwert

Setup:
 - /data/keys : Keyfile.
 - /data/ldr_curves : Loader curves (7744 bytes).
 - /data/vsh_curves : VSH curves (360 bytes).

Keyfile format:
 [keyname]
 type={SELF, RVK, PKG, SPP, OTHER}
 revision={00, ..., 18, 8000}
 version={..., 0001000000000000, ...}
 self_type={LV0, LV1, LV2, APP, ISO, LDR, UNK_7, NPDRM}
 key=...
 erk=...
 riv=...
 pub=...
 priv=...
 ctype=...

Keyset example:
 [metldr]
 type=SELF
 revision=00
 self_type=LDR
 erk=0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
 riv=00000000000000000000000000000000
 pub=00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
 priv=000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
 ctype=00

NPDRM key(set) names:
 - [NP_tid]: Title ID OMAC1 key.
 - [NP_ci]: Control info OMAC1 key.
 - [NP_klic_free]: Free klicensee.
 - [NP_klic_key]: Klicensee key.
 - [NP_sig]: Footer signature ECDSA keyset.

Help text:
 USAGE: scetool [options] command
 COMMANDS           Parameters       Explanation
  -h, --help                         Print this help.
  -k, --print-keys                   List keys.
  -i, --print-infos file_in          Print SCE file info.
  -d, --decrypt     file_in file_out Decrypt/dump SCE file.
  -e, --encrypt     file_in file_out Encrypt/create SCE file.
 OPTIONS                Possible Values       Explanation
  -v, --verbose                               Enable verbose output.
  -0, --sce-type        SELF/RVK/PKG/SPP      SCE File Type
  -1, --compress-data   TRUE/FALSE(default)   Whether to compress data or not.
  -2, --key-revision    e.g. 00,01,...,0A,... Key Revision
  -3, --self-auth-id    e.g. 1010000001000003 Auth ID
  -4, --self-vendor-id  e.g. 01000002         Vendor ID
  -5, --self-type       LV0/LV1/LV2/APP/ISO/
                        LDR/NPDRM             SELF Type
  -6, --self-fw-version e.g. 0003004100000000 Firmware Version
  -7, --self-add-shdrs  TRUE(default)/FALSE   Whether to add ELF shdrs or not.
  -8, --self-ctrl-flags                       Override control flags.
  -9, --self-cap-flags                        Override capability flags.
  -a, --np-license-type FREE                  License Type
  -b, --np-app-type     SPRX/EXEC/UPDATE      App Type
  -c, --np-content-id                         Content ID
  -f, --np-real-fname   e.g. EBOOT.BIN        Real Filename
  -g, --np-add-sig      TRUE/FALSE(default)   Whether to add a NP sig. or not.

Showtime PS3 Media Player Repack v3.5.19 Update is Released

Following up on his previous release, this weekend PlayStation 3 homebrew developer Redsquirrel87 has updated Showtime PS3 Media Player Repack to version 3.5.19 with the changes outlined below.

Download: Showtime PS3 Media Player Repack v3.5.19

Showtime PS3 Media Player Repack v3.5.19 Changelog:

• smb: Add support for domain name in authentication request
• osx: Fix broken windows button close
• Drop debug printf
• spotify: Fix fallout from artist picture revamp
• osx: Fix application exit bugs
• Make albumart and artist picture less dependant on last.fm
• htsbuf: Add htsbuf_to_rstr()
• Fix bug in imageset decoding
• http-client: Add support for gzip content encoding
• Add rstr_spn() helper
• Add datasource to audio item metadata and tables for storing album art, etc
• Add prop event class
• Remove unused/broken EVENT enum entry
• js: Add plugin.onEvent() for handling global events
• osx: Make Shift+F5 reload data model
• js: Refactor the event handling code
• fa_scanner: Make sure fde_stat.fs_mtime is correctly initialized before use
• metadata: Correctly update stream list
• rtmp: Fix crash on Lion 64bit
• Empty commit
• Bump (c) year
• Merge pull request #63 from Daisho/master
• maj lang fr

XMB Manager Plus (XMBM+) v0.10 is now ready!!

 We are finally happy to announce the "Official Release"
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XMB Manager Plus v0.10


XMB Manager Plus (XMBM+) is a new XMB category based off of REBUG’s "Package Manager", which is a modded version of the official (debug/Jailbreak) "Install Package Files" XMB option.

This will replace the "Install Package Files" option or for REBUG CFW "Package Manager".

XMB Manager Plus allows the entire PS3 filesystem to be browsed and/or deleted (all file types supported), We have added functions to REBUG's
"Package Manager" and renamed it to "Package Manager Plus", it consists of all previous features plus it now includes new Homebrew Category that has
options to download a selection of popular PS3 homebrew packages. We have also added a new "Game Data Manager" that contains all games data type
tools, like saves, backups, etc. There are plenty more options also available in this new update, see the changelog below.

Download: XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.10.rar

Originally Posted by ps3hen

4.00HFW port ready downloadable here

 

Discussion and Support: UPDATED - XMB Integrated File Manager Beta v0.06c - (WIP / POC)

Your feedback is always welcome.



Main Features in XMBM+ v0.10


Package Manager Plus

Allows homebrew/packages to be easily downloaded, installed and deleted.

File Manager Plus

Browse and Delete files from all locations such as hdd, usb, etc.

Game Data Manager

Includes all the game data tools from main XMB plus some more additions. Things like Gamedata, Savedata, Backups and trophys are contained here.

Multi-Media Manager

Browse, Copy, Rename and Play all your PS3's internal hdds media from one location. All options from the normal XMB categories are available in
one new combined category.

Web Links

This section includes links to some popular websites for easier access.

About

Contains XMBM+ info, links to PS3Crunch release thread, updater option, etc.



Version History - Change-log


v0.10:
+ Complete new file and xmb layout, rebuilt from the ground up
+ New Package Manager Plus
+ New Homebrew downloader integrated into Package Manager Plus
+ New custom file manager (only for browsing and deleting files)
+ New Multi-Media Manager
+ Works from HDD and on USB (special version needed)
+ New icons and texts all around
+ New logo
+ New integrated update system for XMBM+ updates
+ Links to some popular websites added to a new category

v0.02 to 0.09:
+ Ported to 4.00 HFW
+ Works on all 3.41 CFWs
+ Works on all 3.55 CFWs
+ Works now on retail XMB, and one for REBUG/debug XMB
+ PKG installer

v0.01:
+ Initial version (XMB File Manager) POC/WIP



XMBM+ v0.10 Release Notes


Tested so far on REBUG 3.55.2, OFW 3.55, Cobra CFW(requires additional dev_flash file), KMEAW 3.55, True Blue CFW, Hermes 3.41, etc. ps3hen has
also ported XMBM+ to his 4.00HFW.



Install Instructions


1 - Copy the XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.10_flash.pkg and XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.10.pkg files to the root of your USB media.
2 - Install XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.10.pkg file and XMB_Manager_Plus_v0.10_flash.pkg file.
3 - Run the XMB Manager Plus installer (you can delete it afterwards).
4 - Enjoy!

NOTE: Follow the correct order or your "Install Package Files" (or "Package Manager") option will disappear and you'll have reinstall dev_flash files or firmware.



Uninstall Instructions


1 - Download Rebug Package Manager pkg
2 - Install Rebug Package Manager pkg file
3 - Run the Rebug Package Manager installer (you can delete it afterwards)
4 - Delete XMB Manager Plus in the XMB "Game Data" category

NOTE: Follow the correct order or your "Install Package Files" (or "Package Manager") option will not appear and you'll have to reinstall dev_flash files or firmware.



Update Instructions


Just use the option "Update" in "About" section and then install the package.



Team XMBM+


andreus(coding), bitsbubba(coding, themes), DeViL303(coding, POC/WIP) ps3Hen (coding, 4.00 port), Aldostools(coding), CloneD(themes), Berion(logos)



Extra Special Thanks to...



Cyberskunk & evilsperm(Team REBUG), graf_chokolo, fail0verflow, ******, Kakaroto, Hermes, jjolano, hi3, rms, kmeaw, flukes1, netkis, Xtse , glevend,
gitbrew, Slynk, Mathieulh(and PSGoove Team),PSFreedom, Deank, JaiCrab, PS3Crunch, Tortuga Cove and anyone else that we have forgotten.

WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU GUYS GAVE US.

"LETS KEEP THE SCENE ALIVE!!!"

 

Solar v4.0 PS3 Homebrew 3D Screensaver Update Arrives

Following up on the previous update, today I have released version 4.0 of my Solar PS3 homebrew 3D screensaver alongside a video of it in action below.

To quote: Hi guys, here's Solar v4.0. Lots of graphical work went onto this release, including user input... moving the planets and such, plus a lot of other stuff, check the change-log to see all the new additions, and as always I hope you enjoy. caw!

Solar v4.0 Changelog:

• Added user input "now planets can be moved/rotated/zoomed" Check Help screen for pads usage!
• Rotation in any axis 360 degrees, all screens. Zoom and X/Y movement on screen# 1 only.
• Added Volume Slider.
• Minor Volume adjustment.
• Minor Seek adjustment.
• Replaced and created a new User Interface.
• Added dual time & date Clocks.
• Added fade effects.
• Added new Help screen "press X".
• Replace & Improved Exit Dialog.
• Added atmosphere to some planets. "WIP"
• Added Higher resolution textures.
• Increased Particles count.
• Added comet tails, "grow with speed"
• Added new Sound Effects and event triggered vibration.
• Background Music (bgm.mp3) and Images are located in " /dev_hdd0/game/CNDR00001/USRDIR/theme "
• Improved Graphics engine.
• Improved MP3 read time.
  

Download: http://www.tortuga-cove.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2548&p=4862#p4862

Cobra USB Firmware v5.0 and 'mmCM' v04.01.00 (aka) 'multiMAN Cobra Manager'

Team Cobra have been busy at work with their new big update, and it is finally ready for release, this evening they are launching both a new firmware v5.0 for the Cobra-USB dongle, along with a new 'mmCM' v04.01.00, which adds tons of new features, the biggest is network loading of game images from your PC to PS3.

Changelog of Cobra USB Fw 5.0:

- Added support to play ISOs from a PC using network connection. No more waste of time copying between PC and PS3, play directly from the files on your computer!

Requires to run the supplied PS3NETSRV server application (it is inside mmCM 04.01.00 download) on the PC, a version for Windows and Linux is provided. (Mac users can use the Windows version with Wine. NOTE: When using Wine, we recommend to run directly the command line PS3NETSRV.exe and not the GUI).

Currently the following items can be played from network:

• PS3 isos
• PSX cue+bin or isos
• Blu-Ray isos
• DVD isos

Currently the following items cannot be played from network:

• PS3 games in JB directory format (planned for 5.1 release)
• PSP isos (planned for 5.1 release)
• PS2 isos (planned, but we cannot estimate the version)

Although Cobra doesn't restrict the ISOs from being loaded through WiFi, WiFi is too slow for most uses, we recommend to use a wired connection.

- Optimized a bit the read of PS3 isos (15-20% gain in external disk, not noticeable in internal disk)

- Added dynamic firmware version spoofer capabilities. You can set the spoof in mmCM settings. As Sony release new firmwares, the spoofer can be updated by updating mmCM, without need of updating Cobra USB fw. No system files are modified by the version spoofer, all take place in ram.

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Changelog of mmCM 04.01.00:

• Changed: Nethost PC server application "ps3serv" is replaced by new windows/linux application "ps3netsrv"
• Added support for playing PS3 and PSX games in ISO/CUE+BIN format from remote net_hosts (PCs connected to the LAN)
• Added support for playing Blu-ray and DVD-Video movie titles in ISO format from remote net_hosts ! NOTE: For best performance and compatibility of the new net_host interface, a WIRED network may be required (Wi-Fi is also supported) ! NOTE: Root folders served by remote hosts must contain /PS3ISO, /BDISO, /DVDISO and /PSXISO folders to enable remote content
• Added new option in SETTINGS column: "Network Servers" for setting up to 10 remote nethost IP:PORT values
• Removed: *nethost* settings from options[_default].ini are ignored and no longer supported
• Added new option in SETTINGS column: "System Firmware Version" for "spoofing" current FW version to 4.00 or higher
• Added support for thumbnail images for remote BD/DVD/PS3/PSX ISO/BIN+CUE files (*.jpg / *.png)
• Added support to copy files from one net_host to another
• Added support to delete folders from remote net_host
• Added support to view files in TextViewer from remote net_host folders
• Added support to copy games and ISO images to remote host from SIDE menu ([TRIANGLE] in XMMB/XBDM/BOARD display modes)

Remember you just need the BASE file before if you upgrading your old 'multiMAN' and it support updating from all versions including the old v2 series, and you can use alot of the new features of 'mmCM' on your normal Jailbroken Sony PlayStation 3 Console without the need of the Cobra-USB dongle.

File Library Link for 'Cobra-USB': --> Cobra-USB Firmware v5.0 (196.4kb) via PS3SceneFiles

File Library Link for 'mmCM' FULL: --> multiMAN CobraManager v04.01.00 FULL (20120204) (201.25mb) via PS3SceneFiles

File Library Link for 'mmCM' BASE: --> multiMAN CobraManager v04.01.00 BASE (20120204) (30.12mb) via PS3SceneFiles

Update:PS3 4.00 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) v3 Pack

Following up on my previous release, after moja drew to my attention the inconvenience of having to downgrade to 3.55 and re-install a new PUP to get new features in my HFW I tried to look for a solution.

Download: PS3 4.00 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) v3 Pack Update (with XMB Manager 0.09 Beta built into the XMB Mod files)

Making a FW 4.00 compatible PUP was not an option. So I looked for another way. At the moment I'm quite happy with the base firmware of my HFW and the only real thing I would change to add new features would be in the XMB items.

Like new revisions of DeViL303's XMB Manager. So I did some experimenting with the XML files and found it is possible to use resources from external (other than the /dev_flash/) devices. So basically I've modified the XMB read XML instructions from a USB device.

This allows me to port revisions of the XMB Manager, and my 4.00HFW users can simply copy the files to a USB to use the newer version. No downgrade required to use XMB updates. I'm not likely to release another firmware a revision of my 4.00 HFW after this one for a while, unless something BIG comes along.

Instructions to install this PUP:

1. Be on a firmware 3.55 or less
2. Install the .pup through the XMB (Make sure you have a working hardware flasher as there is no other way to downgrade)

Instructions to prepare the XMB Mod for USB:

1. Create a Directory on a USB stick called "XMB"
2. Copy "xmb.xml" from the XMB Mod Package and copy it to the "XMB" directory on your USB stick

Instructions to use the XMB mod with my HFW:

1. Have the USB plugged anytime the XMB is loaded. For instance, when the PS3 is turning on and loading the XMB, or when you quit an application to go back to the XMB.
2. Once the XMB has loaded you can remove the USB stick as it is no longer necessary.

NOTE: The PS3 can operate without the XMB Mods. Not using the XMB Mods on the USB stick will not damage your PS3 in anyway. The only thing that will happen is that the XMB Mods will not show.

Obviously the ability to add items to the XMB is not restricted to the XMB Manager and it's updates, it is capable of adding any item or number items to the XMB provided they are entered into the xmb.xml correctly and are compatible with the relevant .sprx (for instance Network Settings will not work in the Game category as that cannot handle the item class "type:x-xmb/xmlsysconf").

Also I've configured the other categories to read from the xmb.xml too. (Although System Settings cannot be altered, as for some reason the XML file for it, is ignored) It won't be very hard for someone who knows about editing XMB .XML files to figure out how to take advantage of this.

BTW the XMB File Manager, now called the XMB Manager is modification of Team Rebug's "Package Manager", is now a collaboration project, involving DeViL303, Bitsbubba, PS3hen, Andreus , abuser and more! And as such should be credited for the XMB Manager and its progress. The official development page can be found here ps3crunch.net/forum/threads/2431-UPDATED-XMB-Integrated-File-Manager-Beta-v0-06c-%28WIP-POC%29

Just like before only retail signed .PKG can be installed with this. Have fun. THIS HFW WILL NOT ALLOW HOMEBREW!

Change Log:

Version 3:

• Added the ability to read XML instructions from a usb device plugged in "/dev_usb000/" allowing users to add items to the XMB by modifying an XML file on the USB device.
• Re-added "Install Package Files" to the XMB so the user is not forced to use XMB mods if they wish to install .PKG files.
• Note: Still retains the features from previous versions regardless of whether XMB Mods are used or not.
  

Version 2.5:

• Fix's Custom Icons/labels not showing in-game
• Using Version 0.07 of the XMB File Manager (ported to FW 4.00 by me)
• PSN content waiting to be installed/copied now only shows in the (Playstation Network Content) sub menu of the XMB File Manager (I noticed the XMB File Manager used the wrong internal link to show PSN content so I fixed this)
• PS2 game discs show as "Playstation 2 Format Disc" instead of "Unrecognised Data" on Non-BC PS3s
• The XMB File Manager uses a custom icon(see picture)
• The "Playstation Network Content" now uses a (IMO) better icon
  

Version 2:

• Adds "Debug XMB Items" to the XMB Column "PlayStation Network" (contains the Debug items found in this column, originally for DEX)
• Removes the useless "PlayStation Plus" XMB item from the XMB Column "PlayStation Network"
• Disables Cinavia DRM on all media except Blue-ray.
  

Version 1:

• Adds DeViL303's "XMB File Manager" to the XMB Column "Game"
• Adds "/app_home/PS3GAME/" to the XMB Column "Game" (has no function at the moment, but is here for completeness)