Originally posted by melon55
JaicraB have a new CFW in progress. Here is their progress so far.
-copied from psx-scene-
According to demondhades.org, their progress is as follows:
-Core central 100%
-Payload Cobra 60%
-Linux 95%
-PreloCategoriesCategorias xmb 95%
-Manager TheGrid 25%
-TheGrid 100%
-Services Packs 0%
-OpenPStore 50%
As you can see, the project is not too far away from a release, as most functions are up in the 90% region of completion.
It has been specified that this is based off of 3.41 core, and will not be ported to 3.55 due to the fact that it already exceeds functionality of 3.55. This is because they have modified the core files to allow huge customization and addition of features, most of which are already occurred. This has caused them to rename the core 3.41v2, the current addition core functions are below:
Return of the online (running)
Update of keys (working)
Spoof Version
Disable devices
Mounted units, several readerscombination]Plugins level conbinacion buttons on the six
Modification speedfun speed
Multiloader (operating)
Dumper full-ram (running)
PSN-games license generator (operating)
Hacked signature verification token QA (running)
Reboot
PSN access sysversion check “no spoof nor certs” (running)
Check-patching the original disks (operating)
Activation of the 8th SPU
All games 3.56 and below are compatible (including original disks)
Psn-games that require npdrm 356, are supported
No need for a valid signature on the executable
Support for peripherals that are not licensed by sony (3.55 fixes for dongles)
Can take the keys with a dual nand 3.6x (programmer) such as PNM
allows custom appldr redirect to another area of the ram (to prevent corruption of existing data)
Another important advantage is the XMB modifications they have applied. These include the new categories:
Multimedia - Reproduce all native XMB functions in Music, Video and Photo sections as well as some added goodies
PS# Loader - Any Playstation game content other then PS3, including PS1/2/minis games and saves. Will also house RetroLoader (modified TheGridSb Backup Manager) for managing PS1/2/3
TheGrid - A interesting category TheGrid that will house addons and service packs. Thegra is also the name of the plugin engine, allowing Devs to only be limited by their imaginations.
Emulators - Will contain all old emulators of all old console emulators.
Homebrew - Will contain all homebrew available to the PS3 to date, as it will have a download function linked to the OpenPStore.
Manager - A place to manage PKGs, FTP, Saves, etc.
To top it off, the firmware will be upgradeable internally, meaning no flashing of new PUPS to get the latest firmware. As you can see, this firmware means business, and is packing a damn good punch. You'd be nuts not to jump straight on this as soon as its officially released(Unless your worried about a Waninkoko brick repeat). More on this as it occurs, at PSX-Scene.
More information available at Source: (Requires Login) DemonHades
[The above quotes were translated roughly and may be subject to human error)
Thanks to Damanptyltd for translating and writing this article !