Post: Mathieulh: QA Flagged Ps3 - Enable Hidden Firmware Option ( Means CFW On Steroids)
05-14-2011, 02:14 AM #1
Stack0verfl0w
Computer engineer
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); member a few weeks ago Mathieulh released a video of the QA flagged PS3? To refresh your memories; the QA flag is the internal console flag used by Sony, it enables hidden options and removes restrictions for both retail and debug consoles alike. It is used for QA centers and the R&Awesome face Department (there are 2 levels of QA flags, Minimum and Advanced). In short it could lead to a complete open PS3…and yes all the CFW, homebrew and backup manager your little heart desires.

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Well the method of how to “QA flag” your PS3 was never posted/revealed but since then plenty of hints have been given in attempts for the “scene”, and one of the first steps was to figure out the secret button combo. Well after weeks of people trying and moaning, the man behind the emulators – squarepusher 2 has released/posted information on exactly what that button combo was. Noobs do not try this – the guide below is still a work in progress and QA flag button combo is the icing on the cake.
How to QA Flag your PS3, the button combo:

1. Be on 3.55 OFW (no rebug): You must login or register to view this content.
2.Move the PS3 cursor/select “Network Setting“
3.Punch the following button combo with your PS3 controller: L2 + L1 + R1 + R2 + L3 + D-pad Dow
4. Thats it, the “Edy Viewer”, “Debug Settings”, “Install Package” Menu will now appear.
Notes and disclaimers:

Install Package is useless and can’t install homebrew at the moment – only signed PKGs (and the first one in root of USB only).
This is not all that is needed to QA flag your PS3, but its a big start for the community – we still need all the pieces to fully QA flag the PS3 and its the scenes job to “figure out the rest”.

Thanks to munky875821417 for news tip.

enjoy source ps3hax.com
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05-15-2011, 09:43 AM #101
Originally posted by VesHo View Post
Direct copy and paste from ps3hax.net

What annoys people more than a copy and paste without a source, are people who quote a massive post just to comment with a couple of words.
05-15-2011, 11:03 AM #102
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alpha5
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can we downgrade from 3.60 to 3.55 ?
05-15-2011, 11:19 AM #103
Originally posted by alpha5 View Post
can we downgrade from 3.60 to 3.55 ?

Only if you managed to QA flag your PS3. Then you can downgrade or upgrade and run homebrew at your pleasure.
Alternatively you can use a NAND/NOR flasher.

Basically any method to downgrade is either very technical, or is being withheld from us by the PS3 scene devs (Mathieulh).
05-15-2011, 02:35 PM #104
Stack0verfl0w
Computer engineer
Originally posted by N3XuS.eXe View Post
Only if you managed to QA flag your PS3. Then you can downgrade or upgrade and run homebrew at your pleasure.
Alternatively you can use a NAND/NOR flasher.

Basically any method to downgrade is either very technical, or is being withheld from us by the PS3 scene devs (Mathieulh).

true but i think he found the method through his 3.60 cfw
05-15-2011, 03:00 PM #105
TopGun007LTK
Do a barrel roll!
So this flag isn't touch by FW right now, but can it be fixed with a future FW or is it always inaccessible to firmware?
05-15-2011, 03:32 PM #106
Konie06
Pokemon Trainer
from what Ive gathered from credible sources the steps are

1-You put your right foot in,
2-You put your right foot out;
3-You put your right foot in,
4-And you shake it all about.
5-You do the Hokey-Pokey,
6-And you turn yourself around.
7-That's what it's all about!

thats all the info Ive came across so far but its a new exploit so scene still developin.

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05-15-2011, 05:15 PM #107
demize
Maggbot timeout!
Will it blend? You mean bend? That board can take extreme heat. You can even take the temp to 475 but I would stick with 425. You'll be surprised when it works again. It's a good feeling Smile
05-15-2011, 05:30 PM #108
as well as installing packages without the need to jailbreak
05-15-2011, 06:16 PM #109
Stack0verfl0w
Computer engineer
Originally posted by TopGun007LTK View Post
So this flag isn't touch by FW right now, but can it be fixed with a future FW or is it always inaccessible to firmware?


once you flag and perform button sequence it there even when you update

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