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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03-09-2013, 08:22 AM #254
exo_imunity
Bounty hunter
Please pm me. What does this tut do to your ps3??
03-13-2013, 05:14 PM #255
Hi , Im in the process of downgrading atm is there any files need to use the dex , such as an mw3 debuger ?
03-13-2013, 09:37 PM #256
bpn35
I am error
Do we have to use 82 as the target ID when it comes to the CMD Part?
03-13-2013, 10:26 PM #257
iMauro
Bounty hunter
Originally posted by bpn35 View Post
Do we have to use 82 as the target ID when it comes to the CMD Part?


yea use target ID 82 for DEX
03-14-2013, 04:30 AM #258
Originally posted by another user
[Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21



Downloads:
c2d + openSSL
eEID_RKDumper.pkg

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).






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:



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



Usage:
Code:

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



Should give you an output like this:


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.

Video
Spoiler:



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:

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


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
Spoiler:


How to get Online 4.21 DEX
Simply go to Rebug Toolbox > Utilities > Change Active PS3ID > EID5 CEX then go Sign in.






That was easy! Thank you so much DEREKTROTTER for all of your hard work Smile
03-14-2013, 09:04 AM #259
Thanks. This helped sooo much. Im on Dex now, and didn't have one problem, thanks to this tutorial i made it there safely and didn't hesitate one second. Thanks again DEREKTROTTER!
03-14-2013, 05:07 PM #260
{H} | Exception
Error… Cat invasion!
Will this allow you to access if you are banned on your 3.55? After I do everything of course lol
03-15-2013, 03:48 PM #261
Okay i guess i have problem here ,,,,

i'm on 3.55 Firmware and when i run eEID_RKDumper.pkg ,, black screen and get me out :|,, And going 2 /dev_hdd0/tmp/ nothing i don't find EID root key :yuno: . Hope i find answer..
03-17-2013, 10:10 PM #262
Does this guide work on REBUG 4.30.2 REX EDITION

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