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This page will lead you through the basic setup of a CFW-capable console and /u/Derf_Jagged's recommendations of what to install.
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This page will lead you through the basic setup of a CFW-capable console and general recommendations of what to install.


Answers to common questions and word definitions can be found on the [[PS3:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page]].  
Answers to common questions and word definitions can be found on the [[PS3:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page]].  


# Install the latest Rebug CFW.
# Download [[PS3:Firmwares#Evilnat|the latest Evilnat CFW]] and [[PS3:Updating your Firmware|install it]].  
#* Download it from [http://rebug.me Rebug.me] and [[PS3:Updating Firmware|install it]].
#* Install the PEX version if you are on CEX (normal retail CECH console).
#* Install the REX version if you are on CEX; Install the D-REX version if you are on DEX. If you are not sure, try REX first.
#* Install the P-DEX version if you are on DEX (a test kit DECH console or a retail CECH console converted to DEX)
# Install Rebug Toolbox.
# Enable the QA Flag. It enables your console to allow downgrading from one CFW to a lower version CFW without use of downgrader firmware. It also allows use of the Debug Settings on the XMB and the [[PS3:Updating your Firmware#Update Manager|update manager]].
#* Browse to Package Manager → Install Package Files → PS3 System Storage → Rebug_Toolbox_xx.xx.xx.pkg.
#* Go to the "Network" column of the XMB, navigate to "Custom Firmware Tools" > "Cobra Tools" > "QA Tools" > "Enable QA Flags".
# Enable the QA Flag.
# Dump your EID0_root_key and back it up to your PC. This will let you access your hard drive files in the case that your PS3 dies.  
#* Browse to the last column of Rebug Toolbox and select "Toggle QA Flag". This will allow you to install any firmware over your current one, in case something goes wrong.
#* Plug a USB storage drive into the rightmost USB port of the console and navigate to "Network" > "Custom Firmware Tools" > "Dump Tools" > "Dump ERK". The EID will be located in<code>/dev_usb/</code>.  
# Dump your EID0_root_key and back it up to your PC.  
#** If the EID was dumped without a USB drive plugged in, it will instead go to <code>/dev_hdd0/tmp/</code>.  
#* Plug a flash drive into the rightmost USB port and launch Rebug Toolbox. In the last column select "Dump EID0_root_key" and it will back it up to your flash drive. This will let you access your hard drive files in the case that your PS3 dies.  
# Install [[PS3:WebMAN|webMAN-MOD]]. It will allow you to have various features, like safely accessing PSN, host an internal web server with various settings, control the PS3's fan speed, launch games from the XMB, and much more.
#* In some cases, it will back up to your hard drive instead of your flash drive. If this happens, use [[PS3:MultiMAN#File Manager|Multiman's file manager]] to browse to `/dev_hdd0/game/RBGTLBOX2/USRDIR/` and copy eid_root_key to your flash drive.
# You can choose to download the following applications, place them on a USB flash drive, plug them into your PS3, and select Install Packages → Media Device, and choose each package.
# Enable Cobra, Webman, and CFW Settings.
#* For general file and game management: [[PS3:MultiMAN|Multiman]], [[PS3:IrisMAN|IrisMAN]], or [[PS3:ManaGunZ|ManaGunZ]]
#* Launch Rebug Toolbox and enable Cobra and CFW Settings.
#* Install [[PS3:Webman|Webman]] and reboot.
# Download the following desired applications, place them on a USB flash drive, plug them into your PS3, and select Install Packages → Media Device, and choose each package.
#* For general file and game management: [[PS3:MultiMAN|Multiman]]
#* For playing online: [[PS3:PSNPatch|PSNPatch]]
#* For emulating non-PlayStation games: [[PS3:RetroArch|RetroArch]]
#* For emulating non-PlayStation games: [[PS3:RetroArch|RetroArch]]
#* For activating PKG-based game backups: [[PS3:ReActPSN|ReActPSN]]
#* For enabling game cheats: [[PS3:Artemis|Artemis]]
#* For enabling game cheats: [[PS3:Artemis|Artemis]]
#* For playing movies, PLEX, and video streamers: [[PS3:Movian|Movian]]
#* For playing movies, PLEX, and video streamers: [[PS3:Movian (Showtime)|Movian]]
# If you want to mod games, [[PS3:Game Mods|see this page]].
# If you want to mod games, [[PS3:Modding PS3 Games|see this page]].
# If you want to play with an Xbox 360 / Xbox One / PS4 controller: [[PS3:PS3XPAD|PS3XPAD]].
# If you want to play with an Xbox 360 / Xbox One / PS4 controller without buying a hardware adapter: [[PS3:PS3XPAD|PS3XPAD]].
# If you want to child-proof your PS3: [[PS3:PS3 Lock|PS3 Lock]].
# If you want to child-proof your PS3: [[PS3:PS3 Lock|PS3 Lock]].
# If you want to customize your background, [[PS3:Themes|see this page]].
# If you want to customize your background, [[PS3:Custom Themes, Fonts, and XMB Waves|see this page]].
# If you want to customize your boot up animation and sound, [[PS3:Coldboots|see this page]].
# If you want to customize your boot up animation and sound, [[PS3:Coldboots|see this page]].

Latest revision as of 01:39, 22 February 2024

This page will lead you through the basic setup of a CFW-capable console and general recommendations of what to install.

Answers to common questions and word definitions can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.

  1. Download the latest Evilnat CFW and install it.
    • Install the PEX version if you are on CEX (normal retail CECH console).
    • Install the P-DEX version if you are on DEX (a test kit DECH console or a retail CECH console converted to DEX)
  2. Enable the QA Flag. It enables your console to allow downgrading from one CFW to a lower version CFW without use of downgrader firmware. It also allows use of the Debug Settings on the XMB and the update manager.
    • Go to the "Network" column of the XMB, navigate to "Custom Firmware Tools" > "Cobra Tools" > "QA Tools" > "Enable QA Flags".
  3. Dump your EID0_root_key and back it up to your PC. This will let you access your hard drive files in the case that your PS3 dies.
    • Plug a USB storage drive into the rightmost USB port of the console and navigate to "Network" > "Custom Firmware Tools" > "Dump Tools" > "Dump ERK". The EID will be located in/dev_usb/.
      • If the EID was dumped without a USB drive plugged in, it will instead go to /dev_hdd0/tmp/.
  4. Install webMAN-MOD. It will allow you to have various features, like safely accessing PSN, host an internal web server with various settings, control the PS3's fan speed, launch games from the XMB, and much more.
  5. You can choose to download the following applications, place them on a USB flash drive, plug them into your PS3, and select Install Packages → Media Device, and choose each package.
  6. If you want to mod games, see this page.
  7. If you want to play with an Xbox 360 / Xbox One / PS4 controller without buying a hardware adapter: PS3XPAD.
  8. If you want to child-proof your PS3: PS3 Lock.
  9. If you want to customize your background, see this page.
  10. If you want to customize your boot up animation and sound, see this page.
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