Post: [Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21
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11-11-2012, 11:19 PM
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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
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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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06-10-2014, 12:30 PM
#659
Frank Ryan
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Originally posted by DEREKTROTTER
[Tutorial] CEX2DEX using Rebug CFW4.21
NOTE: Guide is almost the same for Rebug 4.30 users, simply dump your NOR/NAND on 4.30 - though this should be obvious anyway :dumb:
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
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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]
Hi, hey i did your method of cex to dex and it worked fine as always i have done it a few times on other ps3's but this time i must have done a step wrong because i was on 4.21 rebug rex edition and then i converted to dex and then swapped flashes and lv2 and installed a D-rex 4.46.1 update and i think i shouldnt have because i had forgotten what step came next after cex to dex ing it because now after installing the d-rex 4.46.1 over a 4.21 rex now i have no options in the rebug toolbox i will enclose a picture for you to see what i mean and whats happening it says im on dex flash but cex lv2 You must login or register to view this content. and i have no option to switch lv2 as it is telling me to install a rex edition You must login or register to view this content. I've tried updating ps3 to 3.55.4rex , 3.55.4downgrader, 4.46.1 rex, 4.21 rex, 4.21 d-rex, rogero 3.55 rsod, what do i do please help mate...
06-10-2014, 04:24 PM
#660
Scotty4.11
You talkin to me?
Originally posted by Frank
Hi, hey i did your method of cex to dex and it worked fine as always i have done it a few times on other ps3's but this time i must have done a step wrong because i was on 4.21 rebug rex edition and then i converted to dex and then swapped flashes and lv2 and installed a D-rex 4.46.1 update and i think i shouldnt have because i had forgotten what step came next after cex to dex ing it because now after installing the d-rex 4.46.1 over a 4.21 rex now i have no options in the rebug toolbox i will enclose a picture for you to see what i mean and whats happening it says im on dex flash but cex lv2 You must login or register to view this content. and i have no option to switch lv2 as it is telling me to install a rex edition You must login or register to view this content. I've tried updating ps3 to 3.55.4rex , 3.55.4downgrader, 4.46.1 rex, 4.21 rex, 4.21 d-rex, rogero 3.55 rsod, what do i do please help mate...
Try using 3.55 dex downgrader
06-10-2014, 04:30 PM
#661
Frank Ryan
Brute
Yeah I did mate went back to 3.55 Dex then checked rebug toolbox and it was Dex target and Dex lv2 so I went and upgraded to 4.30.2 D-Rex and checked again all good both target and lv2 were Dex then updated to 4.46.1 D-Rex and checked target and lv2 and only target is Dex and Lv2 is Cex and it says again I need to install Rex to use the menu on toolbox where ya swap target and lv2 so I have to start again wtf any suggestions why 4.46.1D-Rex won't do what it's supposed to?
06-10-2014, 04:39 PM
#662
Frank Ryan
Brute
06-10-2014, 05:44 PM
#663
Kush Friendly
League Champion
06-10-2014, 06:05 PM
#664
Scotty4.11
You talkin to me?
06-10-2014, 11:08 PM
#665
Frank Ryan
Brute
06-10-2014, 11:09 PM
#666
Kush Friendly
League Champion
06-10-2014, 11:10 PM
#667
Frank Ryan
Brute
Originally posted by scotty4.11
Try going back to 3.55 dex downgrader then to 4.50ita, i did the cex 2 dex on 4.46.1 rex the used 3.55 dex downgrader then went to 4.50ita
ok thanks mate i will give it a go now
its doing my head in why the ps3 is on dex lv2 and target on 4.21 then 4.30 but then lv2 changes back to cex on 4.46 ? not sure whats up with that but yeah ill give ita a go
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