Post: [Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21
11-11-2012, 11:19 PM #1
DEREKTROTTER
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[Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21


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Preparation:
Dumping EID root key
First you need to dump your EID Root Key which can now be done on most CFW Version.
  • Install and run the EID PKG for your CFW, the PS3 will just show a black screen and beep several times. You can now restart the PS3 and retrieve your eid_root_key from either:
    /dev_hdd0/tmp/eid_root_key or for 4.xx in /dev_hdd0/game/FLTZ00010/USRDIR.


*You can now dump you EID Root Key directly via the Rebug Toolbox ( utilities > dump EID Root key )

Dumping NOR/NAND
You can do this on rebug CFW using the toolbox.
  • Find the option "Export Flash to File", this will dump it to USB000 (right slot).


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Converting your CEX dump to DEX
  • First download and extract the c2d_openssl.rar to C:/ and install openSSL, this is required for c2d to work properly. Make sure you rename the folder to "openssl".
  • Now take you eid_root_key and your NOR/NAND dump and place in the folder with c2d.

  • Rename your original CEX dump to flashCEX.bin
  • Add .bin extension to eid_root_key.


Should now have a folder like this:

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  • Open a CMD window in the current directory (CTRL+SHIFT + right click > Open a command window here)


Usage:
    c2d.exe eid_key_file.bin in_flash.bin out_flash.bin [target_id]

So type in CMD or copy/paste the following: c2d.exe eid_root_key.bin flashCEX.bin flashDEX.bin 82
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Should give you an output like this:
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If you are unsure you have done it correctly, you can convert back to your original target ID (mine is 87)
Then compare this one with your original and they should match.


Switching to DEX using rebug CFW
Take your two dumps (flashCEX.bin + flashDEX.bin) and rename as below:

Rename your original CEX dump to CEX-FLASH.EID0.NORBIN (16mb) or CEX-FLASH.EID0.NANDBIN (239mb or 256mb)
Rename your converted DEX dump to DEX-FLASH.EID0.NORBIN (16mb) or DEX-FLASH.EID0.NANDBIN (239mb or 256mb)
Then place in the directory of your USB storage drive and insert in PS3 on USB000 (right slot)

Load up Rebug Toolbox and first click the option:
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A couple of warning boxes pop up, click YES to both.

Now Swap LV2 kernal, reboot and you are in DEX Mode within 10 seconds Smile
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Switching back to CEX
Very easy, simply rewrite target ID and it will auto swap lv2 kernal to CEX.

To access PSN in DEX mode, there is a feature in Rebug Toolbox to spoof IDPS. Choose EID5 and you will be able to sign in fine.

btw, if anything in this tut doesn't make sense - let me know so i can make it even more noob friendly.

Troubleshooting
Q: Command prompt says cant find openssl.exe in c: \openssl\bin even though i checked and openssl.exe is definately there.
A: Make sure the openssl folder is at root C:/ and is named exactly "openssl"

Q: Im having a error telling me that wrong format EID 48 bytes.
A: Make sure the filesize of your key is either 48 bytes (NOR) or 256kb (NAND)
Also dont forget you need to add the file extension .bin to the key.


How to get Online 4.21 DEX
Simply go to Rebug Toolbox > Utilities > Change Active PS3ID > EID5 CEX then go Sign in.
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01-20-2013, 02:38 AM #110
MMC.TM - MGeoff
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Help!!!!
I want to return to the CEX...
01-20-2013, 04:33 AM #111
IIFusiionsII
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what do you type for the "target ID" . I am confused what i should put there. Can anyone help?
01-20-2013, 07:46 AM #112
Originally posted by man View Post
wow thanks man
you help me out


If i give u the files could you do it for me ?
code 087
message me back and il will pm them to you
01-20-2013, 09:23 AM #113
Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
i dont know much about it mate, but i know you can brick easily if you dont do it right, especially if you decide to try get back to CEX. anf no you dont need a flasher, but i would advise getting one incase anything goes wrong.


Alright after doing my research and seeing how hard it is to go back from Full DEX to CEX firmware, I have decided to do this instead depending on a couple questions.

How much hotter does this make the PS3 run? I have a CECH-G01 and have replaced my thermal paste with Arctic Cooling MX-4, installed high performance thermal pads and installed my CECH-A01 19 blade fan in it. Should I worry?

Have you heard when the 4.30.1 REX firmwares will be out? I know they said they are working on it.

Does the firmware boot directly into DEX after you turn it off or do I need to keep changing?

Thanks again for the tutorial!
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01-20-2013, 03:33 PM #114
DEREKTROTTER
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im not sure about the first 2 mate, i would say you shouldnt need to worry about that - you can always tell if the ps3 is getting too hot and shut it down.

and ye it does boot into DEX

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01-20-2013, 03:39 PM #115
Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
im not sure about the first 2 mate, i would say you shouldnt need to worry about that - you can always tell if the ps3 is getting too hot and shut it down.

and ye it does boot into DEX


Thanks man, I didn't think I would have to worry, hope 4.30.1 REX gets released sometime soon. Sadly still on the fence on whether to go full dex or not. This makes it easier tho. Thanks again!
01-22-2013, 09:20 PM #116
Choopie
Little One
Originally posted by another user
btw, if anything in this tut doesn't make sense - let me know so i can make it even more noob friendly.


DEREK , i have no idea how you are going to make it more noob friendly.
01-24-2013, 08:21 AM #117
when i was doing this i used 999 downgrader to get EID Root Key, went to update via recovery, accidentally had a disk in and now im on version 3.70 :( :( hopefully spoofed? :( please help!
01-24-2013, 09:26 PM #118
Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
[Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21


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Preparation:
Dumping EID root key
First you need to dump your EID Root Key which must be done on 3.55 cfw(downgrade using the 999 pup if needed).
  • Install and run the eEID_RKDumper.pkg, the PS3 will just show a black screen and beep several times. You can now restart the PS3 and retrieve your eid_root_key from /dev_hdd0/tmp/.


That is all you need from 3.55, you can go back to rebug 4.21.

Dumping NOR/NAND
You can do this on rebug 4.21 using the toolbox.
  • Find the option "Export Flash to File", this will dump it to USB001 (right slot).


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Converting your CEX dump to DEX
  • First download and extract the c2d_openssl.rar to C:/ and install openSSL, this is required for c2d to work properly.
  • Now take you eid_root_key and your NOR/NAND dump and place in the folder with c2d.

  • Rename your original CEX dump to flashCEX.bin
  • Add .bin extension to eid_root_key.


Should now have a folder like this:

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  • Open a CMD window in the current directory (CTRL+SHIFT + right click > Open a command window here)


Usage:
    c2d.exe eid_key_file.bin in_flash.bin out_flash.bin [target_id]

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Should give you an output like this:
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If you are unsure you have done it correctly, you can convert back to your original target ID (mine is 87)
Then compare this one with your original and they should match.


Switching to DEX using rebug 4.21
Take your two dumps (flashCEX.bin + flashDEX.bin) and rename as below:

Rename your original CEX dump to CEX-FLASH.EID0.NORBIN (16mb) or CEX-FLASH.EID0.NANDBIN (239mb or 256mb)
Rename your converted DEX dump to DEX-FLASH.EID0.NORBIN (16mb) or DEX-FLASH.EID0.NANDBIN (239mb or 256mb)
Then place on USB001 (right slot)

Load up Rebug Toolbox and first click the option:
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A couple of warning boxes pop up, click YES to both.

Now Swap LV2 kernal, reboot and you are in DEX Mode within 10 seconds Smile
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To access PSN in DEX mode, there is a feature in Rebug Toolbox to spoof IDPS. Choose EID5 and you will be able to sign in fine.

btw, if anything in this tut doesn't make sense - let me know so i can make it even more noob friendly.

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The flashCEX.bin one won't change to the little orange cone emblem its staying as a NORBIN FILE

Please add my skype you could help me even thorugh teamviewer or something derek mate

---------- Post added at 09:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
im not sure about the first 2 mate, i would say you shouldnt need to worry about that - you can always tell if the ps3 is getting too hot and shut it down.

and ye it does boot into DEX


I need help with the CEX to DEX

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