Post: Dex Firmware Explained [For Noobs]
05-05-2013, 09:29 PM #1
BLiNDzZ
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DEX Explained


Most people want to be on DEX now since we can now real time edit our stats and mod games easier etc, most noobs think this is just a different cfw, no this is not DEX (Debug) is pretty much the Ps3 systems Sony and most game developers have to just there patches and games ALOT easier. DEX cannot just be installed it has to be flashed onto your NOR/NAND where your software is stored. Why don't we just buy DEX consoles? DEX Consoles cost thousands of dollars.

What is so good about DEX?


DEX brings us a lot more options and customization to our Ps3. Also Run Homebrew and ANY eboot signed FSELF with the SDK in ANY debug fw until the last one 4.11 Execute the last 3.6+ legit games in disk You can run homebrew and new games but with original disks NO BACKUPS because the eboots have to be signed again as FSELF. One of the best things most of us Cod People like about DEX (one of the biggest reasons most people are on DEX) is being able to change things in real time (with a Debug EBOOT.BIN on) DEX also brings us a lot more debug options (for the devs who actually use them and know what half of them are).

Why Isnt There A DEX FW For 4.41


DEX firmware isnt easy to get our hands on as Sony and Game Devs are supposed to be the only ones with DEX FW, We got DEX because some of Sony SDK got leaked and it got leaked into the right hands. (Dont know much more on how we got DEX)

Bad Things About DEX


Like i stated before DEX FW cannot run back ups (without some tricks up your sleeve) And im pretty sure DEX consoles get banned online faster (not sure about that, but its my theory) DEX also makes your console run its hardest causing the fans and the system to be louder and for some phat models YLOD

Can DEX Console's Go Online?


Yes DEX consoles can go online but when you convert to DEX your console id changes, console id is made up of a few things
000000010082000b1006cfa9d2f5a17b00000000000000000000000000000000 (ID is banned)
DEX (Debug Target Id Is 82) As you can see in the first 12 digits 000000010082
So to get your DEX Console online you simply get you console id and if you look above and see the 000000010082 you need yo change the last to numbers to your region in the graph below, hope i helped some of you noobs understand what DEX is and if you want to convert to DEX here is a link to DEREKTROTTER's thread that i actually used to convert to DEX You must login or register to view this content.


0x80 TEST AVTest / DECR TEST TEST
0x81 SD System Debugger / DECR Reference Tool / DECR TOOL TOOL
0x82 DEX Debug / DEX DEX DEX
0x83 CEX - Japan CEX J1
0x84 CEX - USA CEX UC2
0x85 CEX - Europe CEX CEL
0x86 CEX - Korea CEX KR2
0x87 CEX - United Kingdom CEX CEK
0x88 CEX - Mexico CEX MX2
0x89 CEX - Australia/New Zealand
0x8A CEX - South Asia CEX E12
0x8B CEX - Taiwan CEX TW1
0x8C CEX - Russia CEX RU3
0x8D CEX - China (Never released) CEX CN9
0x8E CEX - Hong Kong CEX HK5
0x8F CEX - Brazil CEX BR2
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dex 4.21, Faim, Gamemasterhec, John, xSONY_NGUx
05-06-2013, 07:09 AM #20
i don't believe so, maybe if I beg the "Webmaster" that I'm a simple noob that was given the PS3 by a friend, then maybe they'd send it :ha!:

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05-06-2013, 02:07 PM #21
SnD_Boosters
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Originally posted by SeemsLegit
Oh damn. lol. And so is rebug the best firmware to be on? I'm currently on rebug, and i really like it. But i was wondering if there was any better firmware out there?


Rebug>Every other CFW
05-06-2013, 05:04 PM #22
Originally posted by Boosters View Post
Rebug>Every other CFW


I completely agree! xD
05-06-2013, 07:04 PM #23
Ow well... 4.31 was a spoof and it's just on PS3ITA... you can just install it from FW 3.55 or lower... i bought a 3.55 kmeaw CFW and now it's debugged PS3ITA Winky Winky.
05-06-2013, 08:08 PM #24
Choco
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Originally posted by lanander23 View Post
Firmwares are all about your preferance but i would say most would perfer rebug over anything else. Always stable and i don't know of anyone that has problems that can't be easily fixed. Other firmwares people have ran into a lot more issues. I just think rebug is the ummm how would i put it best suited CFW


Personally I prefer PS3ITA DEX custom firmware. It's made from a true DEX firmware, so it's a bit riskier to convert to and use than Rebug, but it's got much more functionality than rebug does.

Originally posted by BLiNDzZ
Bad Things About DEX


Like i stated before DEX FW cannot run back ups (without some tricks up your sleeve) And im pretty sure DEX consoles get banned online faster (not sure about that, but its my theory) DEX also makes your console run its hardest causing the fans and the system to be louder and for some phat models YLOD


You can run backups on DEX fairly easily :p
05-06-2013, 08:23 PM #25
BLiNDzZ
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Originally posted by Choco View Post
Personally I prefer PS3ITA DEX custom firmware. It's made from a true DEX firmware, so it's a bit riskier to convert to and use than Rebug, but it's got much more functionality than rebug does.



You can run backups on DEX fairly easily :p

How Choco cause i always swapping Lv2 kernel to play back ups, and what does PS3ITA have that Rebug Doesnt i might make a switch
05-06-2013, 10:57 PM #26
Choco
Respect my authoritah!!
Originally posted by BLiNDzZ
How Choco cause i always swapping Lv2 kernel to play back ups, and what does PS3ITA have that Rebug Doesnt i might make a switch


PS3ITA uses a DEX firmware as a base, but it has the lv1 kernel taken from rebug. It can run any homebrew, and it also has the ability to run NPDRM Fselfs - something that rebug does not offer. Really, the switch is only worth it if you know what you're doing.

There's a built-in backup utility while on DEX that lets you play any game from a backup. You just have to have an external HDD and the tools for creating a disk image (I cannot provide them as they come from the PS3 SDK).
05-07-2013, 02:03 AM #27
Originally posted by Choco View Post
PS3ITA uses a DEX firmware as a base, but it has the lv1 kernel taken from rebug. It can run any homebrew, and it also has the ability to run NPDRM Fselfs - something that rebug does not offer. Really, the switch is only worth it if you know what you're doing.

There's a built-in backup utility while on DEX that lets you play any game from a backup. You just have to have an external HDD and the tools for creating a disk image (I cannot provide them as they come from the PS3 SDK).


Very well put Choco, not to bother you and I already know the answer... Gaspkay:

...but, do you know of a way I could somehow get the 4.40 DEX with my Debug Station? I bet I'd need the SDK emailed to me or access to DevNet for this to happen. Just want to ask you just in case.

Hope you reply(with good news Happy)
05-07-2013, 02:08 AM #28
Guzman
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No if you switch your ps3 to DEX you can't sell it for $1500 or $2000, only the ones that are the Developer ps3's, the ones that say TEST on the cover like in the video
Originally posted by SeemsLegit
I didn't even care about DEX untill you said they were worth thousands of dollars..... You're saying, if I Convert to DEX I can sell this bitch for a few thousand? Say, 1,500? or maybe even 2k? If so, i'm gunna convert, and make a profit off this shit.

I highly doubt that this is the case come to think of it, because if it was, wouldn't they be easier to find? and wouldnt more people just sell them too?

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