Post: Hackers Bring Back OtherOS For PS3
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05-04-2011, 10:54 AM
#1
Liquid8
Banned
Also the ps3 hacker Youness Alaoui tweeted something about the return of the other os on ps3.
Originally posted by another user
But today, we have some very good news for you, OtherOS is finally making a comeback to our PS3 systems. The team at gitbrew.org have released a publication announcing OtherOS++, a modified firmware that brings back the OtherOS option allowing you to install Linux back into your PS3, yes, Linux on the PS3 that you own! They released Modified Firmwares for 3.41, 3.50 and 3.55 (which were apparently created with PS3MFW, the new tasks needed are available on git.gitbrew.org). After installing the modified firmware, you will need to run some tools in GameOS in order to properly install the petitboot bootloader and your Linux installation. OtherOS++ is more than your typical OtherOS since it gives you full access to the machine, no more being tied down by Sony. IF you want to give this a try, make sure you follow the instructions correctly on the OtherOS++ page.
Features that will come.
Into HV integrated OtherOS bootloader loader (compatible with OtherOS bootloader on 3.15)
Support for ps3-utils. You can flash new OtherOS bootloader from Linux e.g.
Ability to deactivate/activate HDD/VFLASH encryption (e.g. with ps3stor-utils)
OtherOS bootloader is booted directly from HV, no GameOS is involved.
Enabled QA mode in Update Manager
Process of booting OtherOS bootloader loader is very similar to 3.15 method
Booting Linux from HDD/USB/BD/Network
Linux with GameOS rights
Full access to all HV SS services (Dispatcher Manager) from GameOS or Linux
Full access to all System Manager services
Ability to create/modify/remove repository nodes in LPAR 1 (e.g. with ps3dm-utils or ps3hvc-utils).
This ability gives you much power over the whole system because many layers of PS3 use repository nodes to exchange information.
Downgrading without USB dongle or Service Mode
An note.
It's tested on 3.41 and 3.55 slim ps3 and it won't work on slim on the fat ps3 it should all just work proparly.
Other things that will come.
Creating OtherOS partitions directly on HDD (not VFLASH)
FreeBSD support
Permanently disabling HDD/VFLASH encryption
Mapping of HTAB with R/W permission
SYSCON access from LPAR 2
Also you can install other os bootloaders..
Tested ONLY on PS3 models with VFLASH
During deleting of VFLASH regions GameOS will ask you to reinstall firmware, don’t do it, just press PS3 button and continue
I use petitboot as OtherOS bootloader. You could use a different one.
The following order of steps is important
Delete VFLASH region 6
Delete VFLASH region 5
Create VFLASH region 5
Create VFLASH region 6
Install OtherOS bootloader on VFLASH with “Install OtherOS”
Booting OtherOS bootloader
Run “Boot OtherOS”
Reboot GameOS with “Reboot”
Creating a VFLASH partition for Linux
Notes:
Installing Linux with petitboot
I used petitboot to install Debian and Gentoo on VFLASH
I used fdisk to partition ps3vflashh
Make sure you create a swap partition
Creating a ready to use Linux distribution images is a work in progress
Booting Linux with petitboot
Notes:
USB driver in petitboot has problems on PS3 Slim. The problem lies in Linux USB driver.
Currently i’m trying to fix this problem in Linux kernel
Source n4g.
05-04-2011, 10:56 AM
#2
l2ellVlliXz
Climbing up the ladder
We just CAN'T DOWNGRADE ..!! even some said risky but fake !
05-04-2011, 12:26 PM
#4
l2ellVlliXz
Climbing up the ladder
I know what mean .. but, i meant that most of the users play online so . when update appears .. they jus update..!
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