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Which PS3 Slim Models are Downgradeable?

2012-08-19T22:57:00.001+05:30

If you want to downgrade your PS3 Slim which you bought recently and it has 4.11 firmware then it might not be able to downgrade to 3.55. So, Which PS3 Slim Models are Downgradeable?

The PS3 contains a data code on the back of it. Just turn your PS3 Slim so that you face the bottom of it. There will be a 'Data Code' which will tell you if you can downgrade your PS3 Slim or not.

Just watch this video, it shows the list of downgradeable data codes:

PS3 Jailbreak 4.11 by Codex

2012-08-18T22:45:00.002+05:30

There has been a PS3 jailbreak 4.11 released by Codex which have just worked for a small number of users. They have removed the mediafire link which contained the jailbreak. But you can still access their website called http://ezhax.webs.com/. If they ever reupload it again I will post the linkl on this blog!

Another PS3 Jailbreak?

2012-08-18T22:38:00.001+05:30

There has been rumors of a new PS3 Jailbreak 4.11 which is being developed by a developer called 'zadow28'. Looks like it might be real. Well we will just have to wait for it!

How to Play New PS3 Games without Updating the System Firmware:

2012-08-17T18:17:00.000+05:30

There is an exploit which will enable you to play new PS3 games without updating your system firmware. This is preferable because if you are on cfw or ofw 3.55 and you want to jailbreak your PS3, but you buy a new game which requires updating. Or you are on 4.11 and you're waiting for the jailbreak (like me!) and you don't want to update.
Many PS3 discs download the update from the internet when you start the game but some PS3 gaems also contain the update file within the disc. To prevent updating the system firmware you need:

The .TIF exploit.
A game that runs on your old (and current) firmware (probably a game which came with your PS3).
A new game that requires updating (of course!).
A USB or memory stick.

Download the .TIF exploit here:

PS3_Tif_Exploit.zip

Steps:

Extract the .rar file wherever you want.
Make a folder inside your USB or memory stick called 'PHOTOS' (without quotations).
Copy the 'PS3 Tif Exploit.tif' file into the PHOTOS folder inside your USB.
Then just follow the video below:

How to use VLC Media Player as a Streaming Option on PS3:

2012-08-14T19:59:00.002+05:30

Like I said in my earlier post you will only be able to stream files with extensions that are supported by Windows Media Player. So if you want to play .mkv files or other extensions which are supported by VLC Media Player you will need a software called PS3 Media Server which will be able to stream files through VLC (the PS3 Media Server will set VLC as the default streaming engine).

Download PS3 Media Server here:
PS3 Media Server v1.60.0

Connect PS3 to PC through Media Server using Windows Media Player 12

2012-08-14T19:49:00.004+05:30

When I tried to stream movies to my PS3 using my Windows 7 PC, I thought I had to just enable sharing in Windows Media Player but I couldn't find any options related to that. So I found this solution:

*Your PS3 and PC should be on the same network.

Before starting I would request you to note down the MAC address of your PS3

You can find your PS3 MAC address in

1) System Setting > System Information

2) Network Settings. (Scroll towards bottom)

Once you note down the Mac address then on your PC go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Advance Sharing Settings.

Then you need to make sure:

- Network Discovery is ON
- File & Printer Sharing is ON

After that click on Media Streaming options.

Once you are done with it you would see a window of Media Sharing

On the Show devices drop bar, select All Networks

Then you would see some Unknown device / devices.

Double click each Unknown device to see the MAC address of the device. If the address matches your PS3 MAC address then allow that device for media sharing.

You would now be able to share your media (If your firewall is not blocking media access).

*Now head over to your PS3 and when you play a video or music you will be asked to Enable WMA playback. Just enable it in the System Settings.

*To watch movies from PC just place a movie in the 'Video' folder in your Documents on your PC. Similarly for music, just place a song in the 'Music' folder. But only files that are supported by Windows Media Player can be played like .avi, .mp4, mp3 etc..

You will not be able to play other extensions such as .mkv files because they are not supported by Windows Media Player. To do that you need PS3 Media Server whose link I will provide in my next post.

How To Transfer Files Using Bluetooth on iPhone:

2012-08-14T19:30:00.001+05:30

Ever wanted to transfer files using bluetooth on an iPhone? Well on a iPhone it is not possible to transfer files like other phones. But it is possible if you have a jailbroken iPhone. To jailbreak your iPhone just refer to iOS Jailbreaking on this blog.
To enable Bluetooth file sharing there is an app called 'iBluetooth' which can be downloaded from Cydia. But when you download it you will be required to register the app. But I am bringing you a cracked version of iBluetooth which will not require registering the app.

Requirements:

A jailbroken iPhone

Steps:

1. Click to Open Cydia

2. Click on the Manage Tab at the Bottom

3. Click on Sources

4. Click on the Edit button at the top right corner

5. Click Add at the top left corner

6. A Pop-up Box will appear. In this box type the following address:
http://www.smart-mobile.com/cydia
and then click Add Source

7. Click Return to Cydia

8. Click Done in the top right corner

9. Click Sections and scroll down and click to enter Smart-Mobile.com

10. Click *iBluetooth (Crack)

11. Click Install at the top right corner

12. Click Confirm at the top right corner. The Application will begin to download and install itself. After it Finishes installing itself it will say Return to Cydia

13. Click the Home Button to exit Cydia, Restart your iPhone and you’re set to use iBluetooth.

How to bypass PS3 System Update:

2012-08-13T18:31:00.001+05:30

Whenever a new system update is released by Sony for the PS3, the update becomes mandatory if you want to access online play or you update your game. But updating the software might not let you install a custom firmware to jailbreak your PS3. In that case you will have to wait for the jailbreak for the next version which might take some time.

So to access the Playstation Store without updating you will need a software called 'LG5Tool'.

Download the Software here:
LG5Tool.rar

Just unzip the rar file and there will be a text file called 'Follow @MrJailbreak619 on twitter.txt'. Just open it and all the instructions to bypass the system update are given.

*Note: The PS3 and your PC should be connected to the same network.

How to use Set Up Remote Play with PS3 on Non-Vaio PC:

2012-08-11T23:20:00.001+05:30

What's Remote Play?

2012-08-11T23:16:00.000+05:30

The Remote Play feature on the PS3 allows the users to access the XMB menu (the PS3 menu) on our PC or PSP or Mobile Device provided that both the devices are connected on the same network. This can be really helpful who record tutorial videos and with the Remote Play feature you won't need to record video from the PS3!

How to use Set Up Remote Play with PS3 on Non-Vaio PC:

2012-08-11T23:09:00.001+05:30

Normally, Sony allows Vaio branded laptops the ability to connect to the PS3 via Remote Play. With the help of 3 patched files from NTAuthority and a few basic command line inputs, we can use the Remote Play software on any PC that has a wireless network adapter.

Requirements:

-Playstation 3 (original or Slim) with firmware 3.30 or higher
-PC/Laptop running Windows 7(32bit/64bit) and WiFi adapter
-Both devices on same network

Software:

-Remote Play Software (download from Sony here)
-NTAuthority Patched Dlls and EXE (orig download from PS3 Hax, mirror over here)

Instructions:

1. Install the Remote Play Software and Reboot.

2. Download and extract the NTAuthority Patch files. You should have 4 files including the readme. We will copy these files to this location, overwriting the files. Again this will vary depending on if your running 32bit or 64bit.

32-bit: C:\Program Files\Sony\Remote Play with Playstation 3\
64-bit: C:\Program Files(x86)\Sony\Remote Play with Playstation 3\

3. Next, open up the command prompt and be sure to run as an administrator (start menu > run > type: cmd and hit Enter or StartMenu Button + R, type: cmd and Enter)

This will vary depending on if your running Windows 7 32bit or 64bit.

32-Bit Users:

at command prompt, type: cd “%programfiles%\Sony\Remote Play with PlayStation 3″ -hitEnter

then type: regsvr32 vrpsdk.dll -hit Enter
you will get a popup message confirming registering of dll

now type: regsvr32 vrpmapping.dll -hit Enter

64-Bit Users:

at command prompt, type: cd “%programfiles(x86)%\Sony\Remote Play with PlayStation 3″ -hit Enter

then type: regsvr32 vrpsdk.dll -hit Enter
you will get a popup message confirming registering of dll

now type: regsvr32 vrpmapping.dll -hit Enteragain, you will get a popup message confirming registering of dll

(example of 64bit cmd actions)

4. Finally, we can now launch Remote Play and register our PC with our PS3 and start using it!

Go to your Start Menu > All Programs > Playstation Tools > Remote Play with Playstation 3.

If your using a desktop with a wired network connection, you will need an external wireless adapter connected to initially pair. However once you have paired your PS3 and Desktop PC; you won’t need the adapter again.

5. Go through the setup wizard. You will want to have your PS3 and PC on the same network for this initial pairing. On your PS3, go to Settings > Remote Play > Register Device to start pairing.

6. Hopefully once your done with the wizard, you should be connected to your PS3!

iOS Jailbreak upto 5.1.1 (The Latest Firmware Before iOS 6):

2012-08-11T22:51:00.003+05:30

It's now very easy to jailbreak your iOS Device which has the firmware 5.1.1 which is the latest before iOS 6. The jailbreak for iOS 6 is not available because the hackers are still working on the iOS 6 Beta.

Download Absinthe 2.0.4:
Absinthe 2.0.4 for Windows
Absinthe 2.0.4 for Mac
Absinthe 2.0.4 for Linux

Supported Devices:

iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPad
iPad 2
iPad 3
iPod touch 3G
iPod Touch 4G
Apple TV 2G

Not supported Devices:

iPad 2,4 (From March 2012)

Steps to Jailbreak:

1. Make a backup of your device in iTunes by right clicking on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu and click ‘Back Up’.

2. Once your backup is complete return to your device and go to Settings – General – Reset – Erase all Content and Settings. This will make the jailbreak process much faster.

3. Open Absinthe and be sure you are still connected via USB cable to your computer.

4. Click ‘Jailbreak’ and wait…. just be patient and do not disconnect your device.

5. Once jailbroken return to iTunes and restore your backup from earlier. Right click on your device name under the ‘Devices’ menu in the left panel of iTunes and click ‘Restore from Back Up…’ then select the latest backup you created before. (restoring this backup will return all the content previously on your device ie, apps, photos, etc.)

6. That's it! Your Device is Jailbroken!

Fix for 'Applicable Update Data Not Found'(Video Tutorial):

2012-08-11T22:08:00.000+05:30

This is the video tutorial that will fix the error usually found on PS3 while updating the system software.
Some time later I will demonstrate it on my PS3. Stay tuned!

How to Play .mkv Files on PS3

2012-08-10T19:52:00.001+05:30

There are many movies that are in .mkv format which is also a HD format. To play the file you need to convert it into a .vob file which is compatible with the PS3.

Download this software:
mkv2vob.exe

Convert the file and you are good to go!

PS2,PS3 and PSP Game Downloads:

2012-08-08T01:02:00.003+05:30

If you want to download PS2, PS3 and PSP games then head over to my new blog which is called:
www.gamesonrequest.blogspot.com
This blog will be all about ps2, ps3 and psp free game downloads and ISOs.
Best of all, I will post links for games upon your requests. So just request any game(PS2,PS3 or PSP) in the request page and I will post the links as soon as possible!!!

Custom Firmware for PS3 4.11?

2012-08-08T00:47:00.000+05:30

There has been many rumors about the making of a custom firmware for PS3 4.11 but many youtube videos have been fake and many download links have surveys that also indicate that they are fake. But there has been reports of a hacker called MrJailbreak619 who is reported to be working on a cfw 4.11. Many have said that it is fake but we have yet to hear from him.
His blog can be accessed from below:
mrjailbreak619.blogspot.com

Fix For 'Applicable Update Data Not Found'!

2012-08-08T00:32:00.001+05:30

Sometimes when you update your PS3 through USB then you might get the error: Applicable Update Data Not Found.

Don't worry the fix is very simple:

All you have to do is update through the recovery menu. Just start your PS3 in recovery mode and then there will be an option: System Update. Just select that and then it will scan your USB and install the Update.

How to access Recovery Mode On the PS3:

2012-08-08T00:11:00.001+05:30

The PS3 has settings that you can access in case you bricked your PS3 or to install updates if they can't be installed the normal way.

To access the recovery mode on the PS3:

*Its preferable if your PS3 is switched off.

Press and hold the Power button until the PS3 turns on and then turns off.
After it has turned off, press and hold the Power button again until you hear a second beep and after that you will hear two consecutive beeps.
Let go and your PS3 will power up into the recovery mode!

Modified Firmware for PS3 4.11:

2012-08-07T23:41:00.002+05:30

Many people want to jailbreak their PS3 4.11 but there hasn't been any custom firmwares released by any hacker or dev. But if you want to just install a firmware for your PS3 4.11 then just download the files in the link. After downloading and installing it you wouldn't be able to install any packages because the encrypted keys haven't still been encrypted but it's just for show and tell!

Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fclozrwga94id4b

Just install through recovery mode. After installing go to Security Settings and press L1+R1+Square+Select and type the password: 0000.
After inserting the password there will be a Install Package Files folder below Network Settings.

To uninstall the firmware download the link below and update through recovery mode:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l251ny7lju4qfg4

How to make your own PS3 themes!

2012-08-02T20:08:00.001+05:30

As you all know that the PS3 can be customised by using themes. You can download themes from various sites on the Internet and can also do a Google search. But if you don't like any theme or if you can't find any theme of your choice, then you can also make your own theme.

Go to this website to download a software called PS3 Theme Builder:

http://www.ps3-themes.com/ps3-theme-builder

After downloading the software, you can easily create any theme of your choice and customise your PS3.

Video Tutorial:

How to Download and Burn PS2 Games (Video Tutorial):

2012-07-26T17:36:00.001+05:30

Here is the video tutorial on how to download and burn PS2 games! This video can also be found on my Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/HPMOVIERULES?feature=mhee

How to Download and Burn PS2 Games:

2012-07-25T16:52:00.001+05:30

For this your PS2 has to be modded either by a modchip, swap magic or memory card exploit. If it is, then you're good to go!

Where to Download The PS2 Games:

To download PS2 games go to http://www.ps3iso.com/ and head over to PS2 Game Downloads.
Download the Game of your choice.
OR you can download the PS2 games
using torrents. Just download Utorrent and head over to a torrent site and download your game.

What to do after the download has finished:

If your game has multiple parts or .rar file then you need to extract these. Just right click on the first .rar file and click Extract Files. Select where you want to extract.
After extraction you will see only one file that will be the ISO file. This is the file that you want to burn.

OR Some downloads do not contain multiple .rar files, they just contain the .ISO file. Then in that case you don't need to extract!!

How To Burn The ISO Files:

To Burn the ISO files you will need a blank DVD-R (DVD+R also works). Buy a blank DVD that is of first class (made by SONY or Verbatim or Fujitsu) or if you use other local brands or third class media then they might not work (but I will post on how to make the third class media work on the PS2).

To Burn the ISO I highly recommend DVD Decrypter OR PowerISO.

Download DVD Decrypter here:
http://www.dvddecrypter.org.uk/

Download PowerISO here:
http://www.poweriso.com/download.htm

Insert your blank DVD, open PowerISO or DVD Decrypter and burn the ISO File( I used PowerISO).
After Burning the DVD, insert it into your PS2 and play with any of your modding technique.
ENJOY!!

(Video tutorial coming soon)!

How to Create a Bootable Memory Card:

2012-07-25T01:48:00.000+05:30

Here is a video on how to create a bootable memory card (memory card exploit). But in this video, you require an already modded PS2 (so if you already have a modded PS2 then you don't need to exploit your memory card- there is another method to play games from a hard disk about which I will post later). But you can try it if you want:

Types of PS2 Mods:

2012-07-24T23:03:00.002+05:30

If you want to mod your PS2 to play downloaded games from the internet, pirated dvds(illegal) or a backed up game then you should know that there are three types...
of PS2 mods:

Installing a Modchip
Swap Magic
Memory Card Exploit (Free McBoot or FMCB)

1. Installing a Modchip:

It is called a hard -mod. What you do is you install a modchip (that you have to buy online or you can go to a pirate-stuff store) on the motherboard of your PS2. Then you will be able to run pirated games.

Buying a modchip and installing it is a tedious process and you might even brick your PS2. So you can directly go to shops that will install modchips for you (like electronics store where jailbreaking is done).
They will open up your PS2, install the modchip by soldering and then close your PS2 and you're good to go!

2. Swap Magic:

Swap magic is a CD (have to buy online from http://www.swapmagic3.com/) that you need to put in the tray of the PS2 and then load the swap magic program and then swap it with your downloaded game. But you need to block the sensors of your PS2 so that you don't need to open the PS2 lid while swapping discs. This is called the Paper-Tape method which I will post about some time later. It's also requires opening up your PS2 but it can be done without the need of an expert. It's much easier than the modchip method if you plan on modding your PS2 yourself.

Insert disc

Load Program

Swap your disc

Play game

3. Memory Card Exploit:

The PS2 Memory Card is exploited (made bootable) so that you can install a software called Free Mcboot on the memory card. Free McBoot is a software that let you run various different homebrew apps like uLaunch.Elf (It will help to play games from external hard disk).

**Or if you have an already modded PS2 then you can download uLaunch.Elf and burn it to a cd and then install Free McBoot. (So if you already have a modded PS2 then you don't need to exploit your memory card- there is another method to play games from a hard disk about which I will post later).

Information regarding Free McBoot and how to install it can be seen here:
http://freemcboot.info

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If you have any of these methods, then you can also play games from an external hard disk (a USB might be used but gameplay is very slow).
Choose any of these methods. But I recommend the modchip method or Swap Magic because they are much easier to use!

What's a PS2 Mod?

2012-07-24T22:52:00.000+05:30

Many of you guys might have the PS2 which is the best selling console of all time. Then you should also know that the PS2 can be modded. So what does modding
a PS2 mean?

Well when you mod your PS2 you make a modification in the hardware of the PS2. This is usually done by people to allow them to play pirated games(bought from the market or downloaded from the internet) or backed up games. It also allows the installation of some homebrew apps.

There are mainly three types of PS2 mods. I will explain about the mods in detail in another post!!