Post: [Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21
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11-11-2012, 11:19 PM
#1
DEREKTROTTER
You're Goddamn Right
[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
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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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09-12-2013, 10:46 PM
#499
kameron101
Do a barrel roll!
I had the same prob. What i done is download ps3ita from brewology.com on your pc. Then copy file to usb and install to ps3 through package files. Open ps3ita>press start>network tools>restore original console id.... It may say that it always does that. But i have to do that everytime i turn my cfw ps3 on before it lets me sign into psn. and i also tried to go to rebug toolbox to have psn connect the way i was told on this thread but no luck with that..... So maybe this helps you like it did me .... A good luck charm that happened to get stumbled across.
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO BRITIS'S PROBLEM ON PAGE 48 >:C
.... A good luck charm that happened to get stumbled across.THIS IS IN REGARDS TO BRITIS'S PROBLEM ON PAGE 48 >:C
09-12-2013, 11:14 PM
#500
FwiskyFIFA
I defeated!
Make sure usb its on right usb slot (/dev_usb000) and is formatted to fat32
Originally posted by riggstq
you need to choose your region when you change active ps3id when i try japanese or anything like that i get errors it only works when i set to my region i.e uk for me......
EDIT: i just double checked this and i did get an error the first time changing but i changed it again and it worked fine so it must have just spoofed it to an already ban id
EDIT: i just double checked this and i did get an error the first time changing but i changed it again and it worked fine so it must have just spoofed it to an already ban id
Originally posted by DUNNE
WHEN I GO TO EXPORT FLASH TO FILE IT CUMES UP PLEASE INSERT A USB DRIVE (/dev_usb000) WITH AT LEAST 256 MB FREE AND TRY AGAIN PLEASE HELP
09-13-2013, 01:33 AM
#501
Verrbal
Do a barrel roll!
I know this tut is for 4.21 or 4.30. but can i do the same thing following these steps with 4.46.1rex as well or must i downgrade to 4.21 and then install 4.46.1drex?
EDIT: NEVERMIND I ANSWERED MY OWN QUESTION...
For all of you who keep asking the same questions over and over again you should try to read through this thread. I can guarantee if you take the time to go through this thread more than likely your questions will be answered. I had a few of the same problems I see others having such as the cmd problem and getting online, the difference is I took the time to read through this thread and answered all of my own questions. I personally do not think this tutorial could be any more easy to follow. Thanks DerekTrotter for taking the time to write this tutorial works awsome. Derek took time out of his life to read this tutorial so if anyone needs help with the two problems I had I will be more than wiling to help you to take the load from mr trotter
Thanks again Derek for this awesome tutorial.
EDIT: NEVERMIND I ANSWERED MY OWN QUESTION...
For all of you who keep asking the same questions over and over again you should try to read through this thread. I can guarantee if you take the time to go through this thread more than likely your questions will be answered. I had a few of the same problems I see others having such as the cmd problem and getting online, the difference is I took the time to read through this thread and answered all of my own questions. I personally do not think this tutorial could be any more easy to follow. Thanks DerekTrotter for taking the time to write this tutorial works awsome. Derek took time out of his life to read this tutorial so if anyone needs help with the two problems I had I will be more than wiling to help you to take the load from mr trotter
Thanks again Derek for this awesome tutorial.
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