Got a Jellyfin server at home? Your PS3 can finally hook into it properly. jw-notes picked up JellyFin-PS3 where MontyMcK (the original) and vortigauntlet (the LosslessAudio fork) left off, sorted out the freezes and the 1080p out-of-memory problems in 3.2.3, and has been pushing updates pretty much every day since. It’s now in the store as JellyFin [PS] 3.4.3.

The highlights:

• Hardware H.264 up to 1080p, with real 24Hz output for movies
• TrueHD, Atmos and DTS-HD MA decoded right on the console in 5.1 or 7.1, or Dolby Digital passthrough if you’re running a soundbar
• Live TV with a channel grid and a guide
• Search as you type, music with FLAC, downloads for offline watching, and MKV/m2ts files straight off a USB stick with no server needed
• Two layouts: Classic (looks like Jellyfin in a browser) or XMB (looks like, well, the XMB), plus nine themes
• Quick Connect, so no typing your password with a controller

New in 3.4.3, every PS3 user profile gets its own Jellyfin login and settings, there’s a Share Sign-in option for profiles that don’t have one, your profile pic shows up in the corner, and the freeze when you hit the PS button on the sign-in screen is fixed.

You’ll need your own Jellyfin server (10.11 or newer). The dev tested it on Evilnat 4.93 CFW and HEN hasn’t been tried yet, so if you’re on HEN drop a comment and let everyone know how it runs. It also has its own updater (Settings > System > Software Update) that grabs new builds from the dev’s GitHub. 

Grab it from the Brewology Store.

Two new ones in the store from TheErsysEnding, both built on top of mohasi’s apps that are already in there.

TEE Remote Play 1.1.0
Remote Play, but backwards. Your PC streams its screen to the PS3 and the DualShock 3 controls the PC, so you can play your PC games from the couch through the PS3. It’s based on mohasi’s Cell Stream but takes it a lot further: up to 1080p at 60fps (around 40-47ms on a wired connection by the dev’s numbers, 720p60 is more like 25-30ms), gameplay recording with sound that shows up right in the XMB video folder, a Linux server, and a Windows server with a proper settings window. It installs next to Cell Stream instead of over it, so you can keep both.

You need the server running on your PC too, grab the Linux .deb or the Windows installer from the GitHub releases. The Windows server is still on 1.0.1 for now, so the new vsync pacing (latency with vsync went from ~72ms to ~40ms) is Linux only until Windows catches up. Use a cable if you can, and set it to 59.94fps since that’s what the PS3 actually runs at.

TEE Vanced 0.12 beta
Ad-free YouTube with no Google account, forked from mohasi’s Yo! Player. You get a sidebar so you’re not memorizing shoulder buttons, an actual settings screen (no more editing settings.txt over FTP), and SponsorBlock where each category can be auto-skipped, skipped with a button press, or left alone. There are also local playlists, watch history, Continue Watching, and a PS button workaround for DS4/DualSense pads (SELECT on the home screen, L3 during playback).

Heads up: it uses the same title ID as Yo Player!, so installing it replaces Yo Player! on your system. Want the original back? Just reinstall it from the store. Also turn off any VPN on the PS3, YouTube won’t play anything through one.

Grab them from the Brewology Store: TEE Remote Play and TEE Vanced.

ToiletCat Games has released Neon Drift version New for the PSVita.

There’s no errors or bugs, and is the same that in the original game.

 

Download Neon Drift from the Brewology PSVita Store.

New flash writer for 4.93: xxevilnatxx.github.io/flash-writer

[FIXES] Updated [2026-04-23]: fixes.pkg

• 1.2: Fixes search option with Duckduckgo search engine for webbrowser_plugin.sprx and webrender_plugin.sprx
• 1.1: vsh.self: Fixed update via internet and download certificates
• 1.0: download_plugin.sprx: Fixed “Download in Background” text position in screen

[XAI] Updater package version: 1.27: xai_updater.pkg

• - Added support for CFW 4.93
• - Added option to set custom/dynamic temp/speed in PS2 games (need latest EMUs from kozarovv)
• - Added ‘Toggle Demo Unlocker’ option
• - Added ‘Toggle Epilepsy Warning’ option
• - Updated Trophy Unlocker code and XAI menu
• - Improved CBOMB fix
• - Code improved
• - Fixed update via internet
• - Updated certificates
• - Added option to set Duckduckgo search engine as homepage in web browser

CFW 4.93 Evilnat updated in MEGA folder:

Updated [2026-03-31]:

• Fixed update via internet (slow download…)
• Fixed error 80028EA8
• Added xai menu with PS2 Dynamic FAN Control (by kozarovv and @mrjaredbeta)
• Updated PS2 EMUs (by kozarovv and @mrjaredbeta)

PS3 developer Evilnat has made a new update of his CFW 4.93 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 with these features:

• Made out of 4.93 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 4.93
• 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 +3.56 OFW (bguerville Toolset)
• Can be installed over any CFW CEX/DEX (Depending targetID)
• Cobra 8.5 added and enabled as default
• Full PS2 Games Compatibility (Discs only in backward compatible)
• Possibility of Downgrade from any CFW with active QA Flags
• QA Flags active if previously enabled
• Disabled Epilepsy Message on Boot
• Compatibility with PSX/PSP/PS2 games in ISO
• Compatibility with PS3 games in ISO/JB folder format
• Compatibility with ReactPSN
• Display of Temperatures/FPS (depends EMU version) 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 4.9.3
• Patched to update CFW via internet
• Patched LV1 to allow custom FAN speed on PS2 EMU

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)
• Target Manager fix for DEX (By haxxxen)
• Fixed Control FAN payload, avoids loading previous mode (by Evilnat)
• Disable stage2 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 cellFsMkdir symbol (by Evilnat)
• Added FAN Speed while a PS2 ISO is launched (by Evilnat)
• Creation of fake act.dat/license 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 coldboot and sound (By Evilnat)
• Added cellUsb000_mount_symbol (By haxxxen)
• Added usb_flag flag (By aldostools and Evilnat)
• Load external stage2 and plugins from /dev_usb000 (By aldostools, haxxxen and Evilnat)
• RSX overclock at boot
• Opcode to use custom timestamp with Trophy Unlocker (By Evilnat)
• Opcode to toggle C00_DEMO (By Evilnat)

Translations

• Portuguese: @jcorrea and @LuanTeles
• Polish: @KcrPLo and @Agrippa and HackZy01
• Italian: @Sheireen
• Spanish: Evilnat
• Chinese Traditional/Simplified: @xiaoyang
• Japanese: @Kyan_dudl
• Russian: @MrYadro
• French: @EimGdt and @Chronoss09
• German: @FadedHD3

Official release post by Evilnat: PSX-PLACE

CEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/YUcTxboL
PEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/URNT3DSS
D-PEX: https://mega.nz/folder/JN9lSbZD#lTipeQNvQBQXvP5vDFj7ZQ/folder/pRUFVT5J

If your console is already on any version of custom firmware CEX, REX or PEX just install CFW Evilnat 4.93 over your current version from XMB or recovery menu.

HFW 4.93.1 by @Joonie is now available!!
PUP MD5: D5B1F953972D0FBBBA5981181D5DD086
Rename the file to PS3UPDAT.PUP and place it into the folder /PS3/UPDATE of an USB drive formatted in FAT32 MBR.

PS3HEN (HEN stands for Homebrew ENabler) is a recent exploit THAT WORKS ON ALL PS3 MODELS (YES! ALL models including Superslim, Slim and PHAT models). It adds new functions to 4.93.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware), transforming it into *almost* a CFW (Custom Firmware) or very close to it.

Among the features you can run Homebrews, HAN, JB rips, burnt PS3 games discs, PSXISO, BDISO, Discless games, load VSH plugins, and do many things more!!!

More info @ PSX-PLACE

** Requires 4.93.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.5.0 ***
** Or 4.92.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.4.0 ***
** Or 4.91.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.3.0 ***
** Or 4.90.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.2.2 ***
** Or 4.89.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.1.1 ***
** Or 4.88.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for HEN 3.0.3 ***
** Or 4.87.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.2 ***
** Or 4.86.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.1 ***

For HEN 3.5.0 use the HEN Auto Installer or the official site ps3xploit.me.

How to install HEN | Tutorial for auto-HEN by Coro @ PSX-PLACE

Tutorial Video: PS3 HEN – New Easy Installation Method (installation process in 2 minutes)

IMPORTANT: TIPS TO AVOID BLACK SCREENS AND INIT FAILURES OF PS3HEN

Download + Info: PS3HEN 3.5.0 for HFW 4.93

What’s new in Ps3HEN v3.5.0?​

Release Notes (Latest Update (25))

Global Changes

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

PS3 Toolset (aka bgtoolset) has been updated by bguerville to support all PS3 firmware versions OFW/HFW/CEX/DEX/PEX from 4.75 to 4.92.

This software works directly on the PS3 Internet browser and offers a complete collection of tools to patch the flash memory of PS3 systems to allow Custom Firmware installation without having to downgrade to 3.55, among other features.

You can check it out at https://ps3toolset.com. Use at your own risk, as always.

NOTE: The alternative self-hosted method using Unofficial PS3Xploit Flash Writer only can be used on HFW 4.90 or 4.91. Users with lower firmware version have to update to HFW 4.90 or 4.91 to use the Unofficial PS3Xploit Flash Writer 4.90 / 4.91.

WARNING: Avoid the unofficial clones of bgtoolset. They are based on an obsolete and incomplete dump of the tool obtained without consent of the authors. These unofficial tools have a very high risk of cause permanent damage to your PS3 console.

Changes in PS3 Toolset Update v1.2.100 – 15/03/2025

HFW 4.92.1 by @Joonie is now available!!
PUP MD5: D9E8FB1AC0303C514656A0AF48BCD3E7
Extract HFW_4.91.1.zip to the root directory of an USB drive formatted in FAT32 MBR.

PS3HEN (HEN stands for Homebrew ENabler) is a recent exploit THAT WORKS ON ALL PS3 MODELS (YES! ALL models including Superslim, Slim and PHAT models). It adds new functions to 4.92.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware), transforming it into *almost* a CFW (Custom Firmware) or very close to it.

Among the features you can run Homebrews, HAN, JB rips, burnt PS3 games discs, PSXISO, BDISO, Discless games, load VSH plugins, and do many things more!!!

More info @ PSX-PLACE

** Requires 4.92.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.4.0 ***
** Or 4.91.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.3.0 ***
** Or 4.90.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.2.2 ***
** Or 4.89.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.1.1 ***
** Or 4.88.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for HEN 3.0.3 ***
** Or 4.87.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.2 ***
** Or 4.86.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.1 ***

For HEN 4.21 use the HEN Auto Installer or the official site ps3xploit.me.

Other installers: lmn7’s AutoHEN Installer • PS3HEN Alternate Installer

How to install HEN | Tutorial for auto-HEN by Coro @ PSX-PLACE

Use the Easy Auto Installer from ps3xploit.me to install the PS3 exploit.
(Just set the homepage of the PS3 browser to one of these links. Follow the video for the rest of the steps)

Tutorial Video: PS3 HEN – New Easy Installation Method (installation process in 2 minutes)

IMPORTANT: TIPS TO AVOID BLACK SCREENS AND INIT FAILURES OF PS3HEN

Download + Info: PS3HEN 3.4.0 for HFW 4.92

What’s new in Ps3HEN v3.4.0?​

HEN Global Changes
- Added support for 4.92 CEX firmware (HFW) (thanks @Joonie )

HEN Plugin Changes
- Added HEN restore functionality for new package that supports HEN surviving an HDD reformat (thanks @LuanTeles )
- Added create_default_dirs function for creating standard folders if missing on dev_hdd0 (thanks @LuanTeles )
- Added DLOG function for output to usb000 (Developers Only)
- Added cleaning PSN files (thanks @LuanTeles )
- Cleaned up clear_web_cache_check function (browser and PSN files)
- Updated functions for LED presets
- Updated set_build_type function to check USB ports 000 – 007 (For Developer Mode)
- Updated emergency installer to check USB ports 000 – 007 (HEN_UPD.pkg from USB)

Payload Changes
- Now renaming boot plugin files temporarily, instead of deleting them if WMM is found during installation
- Updated cellFsMkdir_symbol offsets
- Added cellFsRename_symbol
- Added support for rap.bin. It looks for /dev_hdd0/game/PS3XPLOIT/USRDIR/rap.bin when the make_rif function runs. Also supports default COBRA paths
- Changes made to make_rif functionality for better performance (thanks @aldostools )
- Implemented optimized read rap.bin functionality (thanks @Evilnat )

Resource Changes
- Added new custom coldboot RAF files for release, debug, usb, and DEX (thanks @Charles_n_town )
- Using PS3XPLOIT game directory to add HEN install status to GAMEDATA db, for surviving HDD format (Hidden from XMB) (thanks @LuanTeles )
- Fixed seg_mcutility entry in category_game.xml (Fixes issue with PS1/PS2 virtual memory card menu item (thanks @LuanTeles )
- Added PS Home link installer/launcher under PSN category (thanks @DeViL303 )

PS3 developer Evilnat has made a new update of his CFW 4.91 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 with these changes:

• Updated kernel compilation
• Updated stage2 payload compilation
• Patched DEX kernel to bypass ambulance beep brick (DEX kernel loaded with CEX TargetID) (By Evilnat)
• Patched to allow PS2CLASSICs on DEX (By Evilnat)
• Patched to bypass SSL Handshake error on DEX VSH (By Evilnat)
• Updated PS1/PS2 Emulators (By mrjaredbeta and kozarovv)
• [COBRA] Added support for rap.bin (By esc0rtd3w)
• [XAI] Temporarily disabled loading of external stage2 (due to lack of kernel space)
• [XAI] Removed options “Enable FTP” and “Disable FTP” due to random freezes
• [XAI] Added option Import Licenses to rap.bin (rap2bin) (By esc0rtd3w)
• [XAI] Added option Export Licenses from rap.bin (bin2rap) (By esc0rtd3w)
• [XAI] Added optional downloads
  - xai_plugin v1.18
  - PS1/PS2 EMU Updater Cobra [v1.0]
  - PS1/PS2 EMU Updater MOD [v1.0]

CFW 4.91.3 BETA 2: @Evilnat post at x.com Jan 18TH, 2025

+ [XAI] Added support for CFW 4.84 DECR
+ [XAI] Merged options [Enable/Disable TrophyUnlocker] in [Toggle TrophyUnlocker]
+ [XAI] Merged options [Enable/Disable PSN Protection] in [Toggle PSN Protection]
+ [XAI] Updated Import Licenses to rap.bin option
+ [XAI] Updated Export Licenses to rap.bin option

Download: MEGA FOLDER WITH CFW OF EVILNAT 4.91.3 (Jan 18TH, 2025)

PEX = Custom Firmware CEX with DEX modules ported from 4.84 to 4.91. It’s like Rebug REX.

PS3 developer Evilnat has made a new update of his CFW 4.91 Evilnat Cobra 8.5 with 4 variations (CEX/DEX/PEX/D-PEX) & several new features including a new Cobra payload, OtherOS support and a port of 4.84 DEX to 4.91 (aka PEX). In addition to the known features from CFW 4.90 like built-in File manager in XMB, Option to toggle Cobra debug/normal versions, disable CFW syscalls, block PSN login if CFW syscalls are enabled, offline activation of PSN account, QA Flags, FAN Tools, Save Data conversion, this release comes with new features like:

PEX = Custom Firmware CEX with DEX modules ported from 4.84 to 4.91. It’s like Rebug REX.
D-PEX = Custom Firmware DEX with DEX modules ported from 4.84 to 4.91. It’s like Rebug D-REX.
noBD = Modified CFW for use with consoles with a broken or missing Blu-Ray logic board.
noBT = Modified CFW for use with consoles with a broken or missing Bluetooth chip.
OC = OverClocked 600/750 Mhz. It has 100Mhz increased to the default 500 Mhz RSX / 650 Mhz GDDR3 RAM Clock speeds.

Download: Littlebalup’s 4.91 Dual Boot firmware – OFW that lets reinstall CFW. Only for PS3 already on CFW.
PUP MD5: 01F196151B007D003D35746C81AAA98C

Download: Littlebalup’s 4.91 Dual Boot & Hybrid firmware – HFW that lets reinstall CFW. Only for PS3 on CFW.
PUP MD5: 310D64F26382E2B1AA4377D33A3C2FE2