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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03-21-2013, 07:40 PM #272
-OG-
I am error
Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
check here and download the version for your fw
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i have 4.30.2 REBUG but i clicked the 4.30.1 REBUG and it gives me an error. Is there another one around maybe on a mirror you might know about?
04-06-2013, 07:36 AM #273
Ive done everything 100% as the tutorial shows and im getting this error on the cmd after I paste the code and press enter

"(RT) Invalid numeric format <$[target_id]) - Line 152"

I have no clue what it means but I need help.
04-06-2013, 12:18 PM #274
Kyzhh
Haxor!
When i get to Rewrite target ID i click 'X' but nothing happens :(
04-07-2013, 05:17 PM #275
killabanana
Do a barrel roll!
Thanks for the easy tutorial, it was quick and painless to convert to dex! Even easier to go back to cex lol!

Thanks again Derek
04-07-2013, 05:19 PM #276
631
Bounty hunter
thank you. Very easy tutorial
04-08-2013, 12:06 AM #277
Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER View Post
[Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21


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Downloads:
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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. 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]

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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.

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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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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:\oppenssl\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.

Enjoy your debug [img]https://www.**************/images/smilies/sFi_hitman.gif[/img]


when I use cmd It says cannot open the bin files help
04-08-2013, 02:58 AM #278
Kryptors
Little One
redacted
04-08-2013, 08:16 PM #279
dgui123451
I am error
Please Help, it says ''cannot open [eid_key_file.bin]''
''cannot open [eid_key_file.bin]'' ''wrong format of eid 48 bytes expected but -1 found''. I did everything right but still nothing. I even went from rebug 4.30.2 rex to 4.21 rex to see if that was the problem. Please help.
04-08-2013, 09:14 PM #280
Kryptors
Little One
redacted

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