Post: [TUT] - How to Safely Update from CFW 3.55 - 3.56
01-27-2011, 08:22 AM #1
NeedaSlutSoon
Vault dweller
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hello NGU Member's i'm going to tell you how to SAFELY update your PS3 to 3.56. In order to do this successfully, Please follow all the pages to your right hand side. Thank's.

[multipage="If you got banned off Black Ops - Read First"]

Credit's to - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods for Posting

If you where Permanently Banned off of Black Ops because of the 15th Prestige Hack, Follow this thread before continuing -

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[multipage="Clear Homebrewed Applications"]

Credit's - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo
Credit's for Download Link - Mr.4:20

US PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
UK PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
US - UK explorer_view.txt File:You must login or register to view this content.


Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 1 of 3) - Renaming FTP Server


Step 1. Put the PARAM.SFO file (I put the param file in the Prevent Sony From Logging You/Files/PARAM/UK or US) somewhere you'll find it

Step 2. Run BlackB0x FTP Server v1.2 on your PS3 while your are signed off

Step 3. Open up the filezilla on your computer

Step 4. Now copy the PARAM.SFO file that I provided to /dev_hdd0/game/BB0011111

Step 5. When it asks to overwrite the file pick yes

Step 6. Now your should be good to go! When you go on your PS3 look at the FTP server, it should be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops now

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 2 of 3) - Clearing FTP logs.


Step 1. Go to /dev_hdd0 now open the home folder (You should be in /dev_hdd0/home now)

Step 2. Now there should be folders with several zeros and a number at the end. You have to find your account.

Step 3. Find what folder is the psn you on by right clicking on the localusername file in each folder and clicking view/edoit until you see the user that matches your USER name. (NOTE: that the user and PSN account name are different)

Step 4. Once you have found the right user open the folder called etc

Step 5. Now delete the boot_history.dat file

Step 6. Now go to -/dev_hdd0/vsh/pushlist/

Step 7. Delete game.dat and patch.dat

Step 8. Ok so now that your previous history is cleaned up we will make it so Sony won't get ANY logs of what we're doing at all

Step 9. I have provided you with a explore_view.txt

Step 10. Start your FTP server on your PS3 and open your Filezilla

Step 11. Go into /dev_hdd0/home/000000XX/etc/

Step 12. Delete your current explore_view.txt.

Step 13. Drag and drop the new one and your good to go. That file tells your boot history file what to record, such as, Games, Music, etc. If you open up the .txt file and and remove everything exept the photo lines of code it will no longer record your boot history, only the photos you viewed.

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 3 of 3) - Clearing your HomeBrewed Applications


Step 1. Go to the "Game" Section on your XMB

Step 2. Go to your First HomeBrew

Step 3. Hit (Triangle) and then Select "Delete" - Then "Yes"

Step 4. Continue Step 3 if you have more then 1 HomeBrew Application

Congradulation's once all your HomeBrew is cleaned you are now ready to Start Updating.


[multipage="Updating Steps"]
Steps:


Step 1. Clear ALL of your Signed Homebrewed Applications off the PS3, Besides they won't work in 3.56. If you don't know how to clear your Signed Homebrew off, go to this part of the Tutorial - You must login or register to view this content.

Step 2. Download this file: You must login or register to view this content. - This is the Offical Firmware (OFW) 3.55 From Sony

Step 3. Create the Files "PS3" on a USB, Then go into that "PS3" Folder and Create another one named "UPDATE" all Caps.

Step 4. Once the file has downloaded completely place the PS3UPDAT.PUP into PS3\UPDATE

Step 5. Take out your USB, and Plug into your PS3.

Step 6. Go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Storage Media"

Step 7. Then continue on with the on screen instructions, and Install.

Step 7.5 - For user's using DNS - Go to "Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings -> Easy" and set your Internet back up with no DNS (Using "Easy" disabled the DNS Settings anyways and set's it back to Automatic)

Step 8. Now go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Internet"

Step 9. Continue with the Onscreen Instructions and let it install.

Step 10. When it's complete go to your Account and see if you log in. If you do then, Congratulations your not banned

[multipage="Conclusion"]

This will not Brick your System. This will prevent you from getting banned by Sony if you follow these instructions. Don't worry 3.56 CFW should be released soon. Please +Rep if you thought this was useful. Thanks.

[multipage="Credits"]

Please +Rep and Thank's all of these user's for the Wonderful contribution to this thread.

Thread Poster and Information Provider - [*FyC] Imminent Fate

How To Prevent Getting Console Banned - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods

How to Clear your FTP Log and HomeBrew Signing - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo

Download Link Provider for ^ (Both UK and US) - Mr.4:20
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01-27-2011, 01:19 PM #29
bevy300
Little One
ill just data transfer from 1 ps3 to my other ps3 on 3.56 FW. if i unjailbreak my console will i not get banned?
01-27-2011, 01:26 PM #30
Littledb
Do a barrel roll!
ok it wont download the ps3 update u gave us, what do i do?
01-27-2011, 01:26 PM #31
Kif
Kush Friendly
will be alright if i update to 3.56 on my ps3 and on my jailbroken i leave it @ 3.55 and never go online again? will it still be fine if i use homebrew online without getting tracked? please reply
01-27-2011, 01:33 PM #32
Kheppy
Free Service Cod4-5 Mw2 Mw3 BO2 PS3
But I don't want remove .pkg, I want bypass or put other firmware ! its possible?
01-27-2011, 01:34 PM #33
CLM
[b]They say sorry Mr. West is..[/b]
Originally posted by Imminent
Hello NGU Member's i'm going to tell you how to SAFELY update your PS3 to 3.56. In order to do this successfully, Please follow all the pages to your right hand side. Thank's.

[multipage="If you got banned off Black Ops - Read First"]

Credit's to - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods for Posting

If you where Permanently Banned off of Black Ops because of the 15th Prestige Hack, Follow this thread before continuing -

You must login or register to view this content.
[multipage="Clear Homebrewed Applications"]

Credit's - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo
Credit's for Download Link - Mr.4:20

US PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
UK PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
US - UK explorer_view.txt File:You must login or register to view this content.


Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 1 of 3) - Renaming FTP Server


Step 1. Put the PARAM.SFO file (I put the param file in the Prevent Sony From Logging You/Files/PARAM/UK or US) somewhere you'll find it

Step 2. Run BlackB0x FTP Server v1.2 on your PS3 while your are signed off

Step 3. Open up the filezilla on your computer

Step 4. Now copy the PARAM.SFO file that I provided to /dev_hdd0/game/BB0011111

Step 5. When it asks to overwrite the file pick yes

Step 6. Now your should be good to go! When you go on your PS3 look at the FTP server, it should be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops now

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 2 of 3) - Clearing FTP logs.


Step 1. Go to /dev_hdd0 now open the home folder (You should be in /dev_hdd0/home now)

Step 2. Now there should be folders with several zeros and a number at the end. You have to find your account.

Step 3. Find what folder is the psn you on by right clicking on the localusername file in each folder and clicking view/edoit until you see the user that matches your USER name. (NOTE: that the user and PSN account name are different)

Step 4. Once you have found the right user open the folder called etc

Step 5. Now delete the boot_history.dat file

Step 6. Now go to -/dev_hdd0/vsh/pushlist/

Step 7. Delete game.dat and patch.dat

Step 8. Ok so now that your previous history is cleaned up we will make it so Sony won't get ANY logs of what we're doing at all

Step 9. I have provided you with a explore_view.txt

Step 10. Start your FTP server on your PS3 and open your Filezilla

Step 11. Go into /dev_hdd0/home/000000XX/etc/

Step 12. Delete your current explore_view.txt.

Step 13. Drag and drop the new one and your good to go. That file tells your boot history file what to record, such as, Games, Music, etc. If you open up the .txt file and and remove everything exept the photo lines of code it will no longer record your boot history, only the photos you viewed.

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 3 of 3) - Clearing your HomeBrewed Applications


Step 1. Go to the "Game" Section on your XMB

Step 2. Go to your First HomeBrew

Step 3. Hit (Triangle) and then Select "Delete" - Then "Yes"

Step 4. Continue Step 3 if you have more then 1 HomeBrew Application

Congradulation's once all your HomeBrew is cleaned you are now ready to Start Updating.


[multipage="Updating Steps"]
Steps:


Step 1. Clear ALL of your Signed Homebrewed Applications off the PS3, Besides they won't work in 3.56. If you don't know how to clear your Signed Homebrew off, go to this part of the Tutorial - You must login or register to view this content.

Step 2. Download this file: You must login or register to view this content. - This is the Offical Firmware (OFW) 3.55 From Sony

Step 3. Create the Files "PS3" on a USB, Then go into that "PS3" Folder and Create another one named "UPDATE" all Caps.

Step 4. Once the file has downloaded completely place the PS3UPDAT.PUP into PS3\UPDATE

Step 5. Take out your USB, and Plug into your PS3.

Step 6. Go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Storage Media"

Step 7. Then continue on with the on screen instructions, and Install.

Step 7.5 - For user's using DNS - Go to "Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings -> Easy" and set your Internet back up with no DNS (Using "Easy" disabled the DNS Settings anyways and set's it back to Automatic)

Step 8. Now go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Internet"

Step 9. Continue with the Onscreen Instructions and let it install.

Step 10. When it's complete go to your Account and see if you log in. If you do then, Congratulations your not banned

[multipage="Conclusion"]

This will not Brick your System. This will prevent you from getting banned by Sony if you follow these instructions. Don't worry 3.56 CFW should be released soon. Please +Rep if you thought this was useful. Thanks.

[multipage="Credits"]

Please +Rep and Thank's all of these user's for the Wonderful contribution to this thread.

Thread Poster and Information Provider - [*FyC] Imminent Fate

How To Prevent Getting Console Banned - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods

How to Clear your FTP Log and HomeBrew Signing - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo

Download Link Provider for ^ (Both UK and US) - Mr.4:20


Theres no point in the param part to change FTP name to Black Ops anymore. That was just to make it stealth so Sony couldn't see your playing homebrew. Oh and no need for the explore.view either. Just keep the part about deleting history.
01-27-2011, 01:54 PM #34
1993yan
Do a barrel roll!
hello i have some questions please help me out.

i didnt use black box so i can just delete it?
What are ftp servers?
i used awesome file manager how do i delete all the patch etc.. and update to 3.56

are there any videos about this?
01-27-2011, 01:59 PM #35
Vokal
Keeper
juat a Q. befor i do this
if i put ofw3.55 back on and format the hdd, and do a system restore will that work as well ???
befor i update to 3.56
01-27-2011, 02:04 PM #36
soby1996
Gym leader
Thank you. ^^
01-27-2011, 02:04 PM #37
Craig1690x
Stupid is Stupid does
Originally posted by Imminent
Hello NGU Member's i'm going to tell you how to SAFELY update your PS3 to 3.56. In order to do this successfully, Please follow all the pages to your right hand side. Thank's.

[multipage="If you got banned off Black Ops - Read First"]

Credit's to - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods for Posting

If you where Permanently Banned off of Black Ops because of the 15th Prestige Hack, Follow this thread before continuing -

You must login or register to view this content.
[multipage="Clear Homebrewed Applications"]

Credit's - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo
Credit's for Download Link - Mr.4:20

US PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
UK PARAM.SFO File: You must login or register to view this content.
US - UK explorer_view.txt File:You must login or register to view this content.


Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 1 of 3) - Renaming FTP Server


Step 1. Put the PARAM.SFO file (I put the param file in the Prevent Sony From Logging You/Files/PARAM/UK or US) somewhere you'll find it

Step 2. Run BlackB0x FTP Server v1.2 on your PS3 while your are signed off

Step 3. Open up the filezilla on your computer

Step 4. Now copy the PARAM.SFO file that I provided to /dev_hdd0/game/BB0011111

Step 5. When it asks to overwrite the file pick yes

Step 6. Now your should be good to go! When you go on your PS3 look at the FTP server, it should be titled Call of Duty: Black Ops now

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 2 of 3) - Clearing FTP logs.


Step 1. Go to /dev_hdd0 now open the home folder (You should be in /dev_hdd0/home now)

Step 2. Now there should be folders with several zeros and a number at the end. You have to find your account.

Step 3. Find what folder is the psn you on by right clicking on the localusername file in each folder and clicking view/edoit until you see the user that matches your USER name. (NOTE: that the user and PSN account name are different)

Step 4. Once you have found the right user open the folder called etc

Step 5. Now delete the boot_history.dat file

Step 6. Now go to -/dev_hdd0/vsh/pushlist/

Step 7. Delete game.dat and patch.dat

Step 8. Ok so now that your previous history is cleaned up we will make it so Sony won't get ANY logs of what we're doing at all

Step 9. I have provided you with a explore_view.txt

Step 10. Start your FTP server on your PS3 and open your Filezilla

Step 11. Go into /dev_hdd0/home/000000XX/etc/

Step 12. Delete your current explore_view.txt.

Step 13. Drag and drop the new one and your good to go. That file tells your boot history file what to record, such as, Games, Music, etc. If you open up the .txt file and and remove everything exept the photo lines of code it will no longer record your boot history, only the photos you viewed.

Preparing to Remove HomeBrew Apps (Part 3 of 3) - Clearing your HomeBrewed Applications


Step 1. Go to the "Game" Section on your XMB

Step 2. Go to your First HomeBrew

Step 3. Hit (Triangle) and then Select "Delete" - Then "Yes"

Step 4. Continue Step 3 if you have more then 1 HomeBrew Application

Congradulation's once all your HomeBrew is cleaned you are now ready to Start Updating.


[multipage="Updating Steps"]
Steps:


Step 1. Clear ALL of your Signed Homebrewed Applications off the PS3, Besides they won't work in 3.56. If you don't know how to clear your Signed Homebrew off, go to this part of the Tutorial - You must login or register to view this content.

Step 2. Download this file: You must login or register to view this content. - This is the Offical Firmware (OFW) 3.55 From Sony

Step 3. Create the Files "PS3" on a USB, Then go into that "PS3" Folder and Create another one named "UPDATE" all Caps.

Step 4. Once the file has downloaded completely place the PS3UPDAT.PUP into PS3\UPDATE

Step 5. Take out your USB, and Plug into your PS3.

Step 6. Go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Storage Media"

Step 7. Then continue on with the on screen instructions, and Install.

Step 7.5 - For user's using DNS - Go to "Settings -> Network Settings -> Internet Connection Settings -> Easy" and set your Internet back up with no DNS (Using "Easy" disabled the DNS Settings anyways and set's it back to Automatic)

Step 8. Now go to "Settings -> System Update -> Update via Internet"

Step 9. Continue with the Onscreen Instructions and let it install.

Step 10. When it's complete go to your Account and see if you log in. If you do then, Congratulations your not banned

[multipage="Conclusion"]

This will not Brick your System. This will prevent you from getting banned by Sony if you follow these instructions. Don't worry 3.56 CFW should be released soon. Please +Rep if you thought this was useful. Thanks.

[multipage="Credits"]

Please +Rep and Thank's all of these user's for the Wonderful contribution to this thread.

Thread Poster and Information Provider - [*FyC] Imminent Fate

How To Prevent Getting Console Banned - [xDGx] IttzHazeyMods

How to Clear your FTP Log and HomeBrew Signing - [M7's] ClutchLikeMelo

Download Link Provider for ^ (Both UK and US) - Mr.4:20

HOW DO WE CONNECT TOO FTP SERVER and filezilla if im signed off on psn ???

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