Working PSNPATCH v4.55.2

[Nostafaru]

This is a small app made by KW and inspired in the works of stoker25 (psidpatch) and user (psnope).

The meaning of PSNPATCH is to spoof the CID and disable cfw syscalls extensions in order to make your system more "safe" to go online. (This does make it alot safer, but it`s still not 100% safe to go online). It also deletes the boot history execution.

The optional cobra plugins unloads from memory after activation.

Additionally, you can also install RAPs and EDATs, unlock psn game demos and patch 4.50 (and above) games and apps to run in 4.46 systems.
New algorithms specially made for CFW disabling and searching valid user accounts.

Firmware independent (except for the optional cobra stealth extensions which depends on the cobra cfw implementations).

The alternative (highly recommended) "stealth version" is disguised as a really OLD Japanese game patch.
Which one ?
You will know when you run the game and psnpath appears
If this doesm`t work for you, Just install the normal PSNPATCH version.

Major Functions:
- Spoof IDPS (console ID) and Spoof PSID [*]
- Disable cfw syscalls (emulates official firmware) [*]
- Opional cobra stealth extensions for perfect cfw disabling in COBRA systems;
- Deletes game launch history (deletes the records of the last games used)
- Install RAPs and EDATs
- Unlocks PSN (c00) game demos.
- Patches installed 4.50 (and above) games to run in 4.46 systems.
- Version spoofing from cobra 4.46, 4.53 & 4.55 to ANY OTHER firmware version.
- PSNPatch plugin available for cobra systems
- Includes webMAN installation and XMB configuration

[*] these actions are temporary until next system reboot.


Download PSN Patch 4.55.2: http://sendspace.com/file/rr0ffy


Release Notes:
* New psnpatch version numbering to be side by side with the last supported CFW.
* Auto updates psnpatch plugins, cobra stealth extentions and version spoofing (no needed to remove and re-install when a new psnpatch version is installed).
* File "force_cobra_version.txt" can be used to force a new version spoofing over the cfg file (great for updates - psnpatch auto.deletes the file after up****** the cfg file)
format "0453 62409 #" - see provided PKG example.
* Integrity check temporarily disabled as it is producing some false positives.
* Game patcher for firmware 4.46 completely redesigned to support all known file types, versions and variants;
* Game patcher for firmware 4.46 new "deep search mode" (scan every game sub-folder - VERY VERY VERY SLOW but works with more games like FFX/FFX-2 - use only if really needed and READ the docs);

PSNpatch 2.47 APR 29/2014

. Displays "real" IDPS (from eid0);
. PS2EMU switching updated for bc, semi-bc and non-bc consoles (Habib 4.55 1.03+);
. PSNPATCH plugin shows startup message with version and currently available cobra mode;
. Some additional messages adjustments;
. Improved Semi-permanent "OFW mode";
. rap import directory is temporary forced to /usbxxx/exdata.

NOTE:
DON'T USE HABIB PLUGIN with PSNPATCH Cobra Stealth extensions, as it hangs waiting for dev_habib (writeable flash - disabled by stealth extensions).
The ps2emu switching is already included inside PSNPatch "cobra toolbox" menu (acessible by pressing SELECT in the main menu).

(For a full list of changes read included documentation)

PSNpatch 2.45 MAR/09/2014

. New semi-permanent "OFW mode" for Cobra.
. Added PS2emu (iso/classics) swapping for Habib 4.55.
. "Cobra menu" is now "Cobra TOOLBOX"
. Some shortcut were remapped to accommodate new functions

PSNpatch 2.41 MAR/07/2014

. Disables dev_habib (writeable flash) mounting at start-up in cobra 4.55 (remove and re-install stealth extension to use);
. Version spoofing configuration moved into psnpatch.cfg file (where it should always have been) - see default.cfg and read documentation
(psnpatch should be able to automatically update psnpatch.cfg file and remove old cobra_version.txt)

PSNpatch 2.40 MAR/07/2014
. Updated "CFW Disabled" message in psnpatch cobra plugin to inform if using "normal mode" or "stealth extensions".
. Added support for HABIB Cobra 4.55.
. New stealth extensions for Cobra 4.55.
. Version spoofing for cobra 4.55 (spoofs any future firmware version).
. When spoofing version in cobra 4.53, stealth extensions are automatically activated.
. When removing stealth extensions in 4.53, version spoofing is automatically disabled.


NOTE: After up****** to habib cobra 4.55, if you're getting a reported version "X.XX", use psnpatch to disable version spoofing and reboot. if the version continues as "X.XX" just re-install firmware. DON'T GO ON-LINE WITH VERSION X.XX OR YOU'LL BE BANNED !!!

PSNpatch 2.30 12/02/2014

- IDPS locating and spoofing compatible with 4.55+ firmwares;

NOTE:
It's a new algorithm, but still NOT based in fixed offsets in order to assure (or at least try to assure) compatibility with all present (and hopefully) future firmware versions.

Note that on 4.55 after disabling cfw it will not be possible to display the current IDPS and PSID.
All previous firmware versions should behave as until today.

PSNpatch 2.25

- Version spoofing for both 4.46 & 4.53 cobra systems !
- New cobra stealth extensions for 4.53 cobra (includes update to version spoofer opcodes);
- In 4.53: remove and re-install NEW cobra stealth extensions to use version spoofer;
- Integrity check updated to solve false positives with some ps3 models and extended to the "files" sub-folders level;
- Certs installation will process ONLY .cer files (when available);
- Small GUI adjustments and code optimizations;
- CFW disabling should be compatible with future 4.55 CFW's (non-cobra) and above.

PSNpatch 2.22 06/FEB/2014
- Corrects small bug importing cert when spoofing version. if you spoofed 4.46 cobra version with psnpatch 2.21, please use psnpatch 2.22 to remove spoof and activate again.
- Spoofs cobra 4.46 firmware to version 4.55 (*);
- Imports new certs from files/cert/ when spoofing version.
- "cobra_version.txt" is now on files/ (older cobra_version.txt will be deleted at startup);
- Integrity check is made when entering cobra menu;
- Includes webMAN 1.29;


(*) If you already spoofing firmware version, first disable it then enable to the new version.
Currently only Cobra 4.46 supports version spoofing (using cobra method).
If you're using a cobra 4.53 system, make sure it supports version spoofing BEFORE using-it !

PSNpatch 2.20

Cobra 4.46 version spoofing for FUTURE FIRMWARE VERSIONS ! (read docs !!!);
Updated 4.46 Game patching - now scanning: PSN games, installed patches and disk images in /GAMES/ in both internal & external HDD;
New menu for game patching;
Select user acount for RAP/EDAT/UNLOCK with LEFT/RIGHT. Select usb device with UP DOWN.

PSNpatch 2.14

* Patch 4.50 games and apps (like psn store) to run in 4.46 systems !
* Integrity check;
* psnpatch plugin updated.
* Official webman 1.28 included (no more issues when unloading webman when using fan control);
* Cobra Stealth exensions updated for the best stealth after activation (compatible with any 4.46 cobra edition and 4.53 habib cobra up to 1.04). HIGHLY RECOMENDED for version spoofed systems. Optional otherwise;
- Cobra plugin management menu: install cobra stealth extensions, psnpatch plugin, webman and XMB webman support (add "my games" and remove app_home);
- PSNpatch cobra plugin updated to unload itself from memory, delete execution history, safety mode, display messages on-screen, waits 20 secs on-boot to avoid conflicts with other plugins;
- Released as 1 ZIP file with 2 ALTERNATIVE packages (normal and stealth), cfg example and the entire documentation (please read before asking);
- (Note for cobra advanced users and devs: don't fiddle with the "files" folder contents if you don't know what you're doing);

PSNpatch 2.02

* Cobra stealth extensions perfectly supports cobra 4.46;
* Supports any 4.53 habib cobra edition (up to 1.04);
* Supports cobra version spoofing on 4.46 and future 4.53;
* Pnspatch plugin updated;
* Webman plugin included is now the official release (as it also support L3+R3+L2 to unload from memory). thank's Deank;

This should solve all reported issues on 4.46 cobra systems with spoofed version.


To install new plugins and extensions:
1. Install this psnpatch version;
2. From the "plugin management menu", remove everything
3. Reboot
4. Back to the "plugin management menu", install everything;
5. Reboot.


Note:
If using webman's dynamic fan control, it is advisable to disable-it or use a manual value (to compensate webman being unloaded from memory).
If someone wants to make tests with dynamic fan control and unloading webman, please post your results.


PSNpatch 2.01

* PSNPatch plugin updated to display message when cfw is disabled (based on deank webman 1.27 show_message code);

* webMAN 1.27 included (changed to unload when cfw is disabled);

If those plugins are in use, remove and install from psnpatch interface.

PSNpatch 2.00

* PSNpatch cobra plugin updated to delete execution history;
* PSNPatch plugin unloads istelf from memory after disabling syscalls.
* PSNPatch plugin safety: disable every plugin and reboot.
* PSNPATCH plugin waits 20 secs at startup to avoid conflitcs with other plugins
* Optional cobra stealth extensions for a perfect cfw disabling (entire syscall table will be reset to OFW).
* PSNPatch interface can install and remove:
- PSNPatch plugin (disable cfw / spoof idps & psid / deletes history / unloads from memory);
- Cobra stealth extensions;
- webMAN special edition (unloads from memory with psnpatch);
- XMB webMAN support (add "my games" and remove "app_home" from );
* Reviewed support for fan control payloads, but using psnpatch at the same time it is still not recommended (please test and comment);

* (Note for cobra advanced users and devs: don't fiddle with the "files" folder contents if you don't know what you're doing);

PSNpatch 1.06

* New vsh plug-in to auto boot with cobra 7.0 systems (the "true-STEALTH" experience) (see footnotes);
* Added support for aditional cobra syscalls (these are hard to find, but it is safer to disable them also);
* If cobra is detected the current and spoofed Firmware version are displayed;
* This version brings news for Cobra 7.0 users. Other CFW users DO NOT NEED to update as ALL PREVIOUS PSNPatch VERSIONS are compatible with EVERY 4.XX versions (even 4.53).

psnpatch 1.06 release -> http://www.sendspace.com/file/5jqqkm

About PSNpatch 1.06 VSH Plugin
* Now psnpatch plugin is resident in memory on boot

IT has a shortcuts workable from XMB only:
L3 + R3 + R2 = Disable CFW, spoof IDPS and spoof PSID [*], then 3 beeps.

* NOTE 1:
Disabling CFW should take 3 seconds and then 3 beep.
If there are no beeps, the cfw was not disabled !!!![*] To spoof psid and idps the plug-in will search in order for the psnpatch standard configuration files:
"/dev_usb000/psnpatch.cfg"
"/dev_hdd0/game/PSNP11001/USRDIR/psnpatch.cfg"
"/dev_hdd0/game/BLJS10018/USRDIR/psnpatch.cfg"

See psnpatch documentation.

If these files do not exist, psnpatch will not do the spoofing. Only cfw disabling.

* NOTE 2:

Besides the stealth effect there's some neat features. An example:
Supose you have a DLC bought for a consoleID (IDPS) that was banned.
And you want to play on-line with that DLC.
The normal aproach of spoofing the consoleID before running the game, will make the DLC unplayable.
By using the psnpatch plug-in, you start the game with the banned ConsoleID, until you get to the main menu.
Once there, choose to connect. When the menu to ask for psn connection appears, it will show a standard xmb interface. press L3+R3+R2 and psnpatch does its "mambo jambo".
Now connect to psn with an alternate console id, but running the dlc's from the original one !


PSNpatch 1.05
for 4.XX CFW & COBRA 7.0

= ADDED SUPPORT FOR CFW disabling in COBRA 7.0;
= Opcional STEALTH version;
= cfg file adjusted to support stealth version;

[TUTORIAL] for psnpatch --> http://tortuga-cove.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=129&t=5590


= How to use:

Just install and run. A simple interface will guide you trough.


= REMEMBER !

Never execute any homebrew WHILE connected to the PSN !
And the safest way to keep being banned is to be offline !!!

= COBRA "OFW MODE" Emulator
Click Here to View Additional Information

Using PSNpatch COBRA TOOLBOX, it is possible to activate a special SEMI-PERMANENT mode that truly "emulates" a OFW (official firmware).

In this mode the lv2 table is recovered exactly as the original OFW.
Additionally:
no plugins are loaded;
no install_pkg (not possible to install no pkg files);
no app_home;
cannot mount game images (JB, ISO, ...);
webman's "My Games" will not be shown;
It is NOT POSSIBLE TO SPOOF IDPS & PSID nor DELETE EXECUTION HISTORY !!!


In this mode only official functions are available plus execution of the homebrews previously installed (without the cfw extras).


NOTE: After activating this mode, to get back to COBRA CFW, psnpatch needs to be executed (or re-install the cobra firmware).

= CFW DISABLE / REMOVE SYSCALLS

You can execute the app directly after install.

This will allow you to remove cfw syscalls and delete execution history.

Removing syscall will simulate a official firmware version improving protection level against PSN bans.

Note that after doing this, some homebrew programs (like multiMAN) will refuse to
execute.

Just mount the game backup you want BEFORE using PSNPATCH to disable CFW.
After CFW is disabled you can play the mounted game backup but cannot mount another one.

This "cfw disabling" will only be active until next ps3 reboot.

Press TRIANGLE
(3 beeps will inform of the cfw removal success).
Note: If a mounted game in cobra gives black screen after disabling cfw, try mounting as ISO.

Note: If a mounted game in cobra gives black screen after disabling cfw, try mounting as ISO.

= SPOOF CONSOLE ID (IDPS):

If you want to spoof idps and psid, you need to the edit the PSNPATCH.cfg file
(see example).PSNPATCH will scan 2 locations in the following order:
/dev_usb000/PSNPATCH.cfg
/dev_hdd0/game/PSNP11001/USRDIR/PSNPATCH.cfg
/dev_hdd0/game/BLJS10018/USRDIR/psnpatch.cfg

Press SQUARE just to spoof both idps and psid.

OR

Press CROSS to do a "ALL IN ONE": Spoof idps and psid, disable cfw syscalls and delete execution history.
(3 beeps will inform of the success disabling cfw).


= "ALL IN ONE":

Press CROSS to do a "ALL IN ONE": Spoof idps and psid, disable cfw syscalls and delete execution history.
(3 beeps will inform of the success disabling cfw).

You can even start psnpatch and keep X pressed until you ear the 3 beeps, bypassing the user interface and back to XMB !


= INSTALLING RAPS AND EDATS:

When PSNPATCH starts, it will search for the first valid user account (usually it will be '1', but it can be a different value).
Place RAPs and/or EDATs in the folder configured in PSNPATCH.cfg (usually /dev_usb0/exdata/ in a usb stick placed on the right most ps3 port).

Press L1 - a log will be displayed on-screen listing the processed games by file type

- Note 1: Advisable not process more than 20 files at the same time.
- Note 2: Once the RAPs and EDATs are installed, you can remove them form the USB stick.
- Note 3: RAPs and EDATs are installed in one user account but available to all users.
- Note 4: RAPs are installed with the current IDPS (original or spoofed) and will only work with that IDPS active !


= UNLOCK PSN GAME (C00) DEMOS:

PSNpatch can unlock game demos of c00 type.
For each unlocked game there will be created a new EDAT.

Press R1 - A list of unlocked games will be displayed on screen.

NOTE: EDATs are IDPS independent (will always work in your system. Even with spoofed IDPS).


= PATCHES 4.50 (and above) games:

There are still many users with 4.46 systems – Rebug or Cobra addicts (that wants the full set of cobra 7.0 functionalities)

These users, need to spoof their systems to 4.50 or 4.53 to login into psn.
PSNPatch can re-sign 4.50 JB (not ISO) game images, psn games, apps (like ps store) and new game patches to run in 4.46 systems.

NOT ONLY 4.50 version games: it should also work with future versions.

Press L2 - A menu will allow to choose where to scan.

Press START.
A list of patched games and the number of patched files per game will be displayed on screen.
Press START again to reboot the ps3.

Note: this process patches EBOOT.BIN, *.self, *.sprx, and PARAM.SFO files.

= QUICK USE

If you don't want the user interface, just execute PSNPATCH and keep pressed X or TRIANGLE until 3 beeps or get back to the XMB.


= FIRMWARE VERSIONS COMPATIBILITY:

SNPATCH should be compatible with every 4.XX version.

It is independent of the CFW "flavor" (rebug, rogero, habib, steve … and cobra editions!c). Tested with 4.21, 4.25, 4.30, 4.41, 4.46, 4.50 and 4.53.

It should be compatible with future firmware releases, as it uses standard syscalls to process the spoofing method. Equal to every 4.X firmware until now.

It does the cfw disabling by searching and disabling the known "unofficial”syscalls.
Special processing is made for Cobra editions.

The remaining functions deals with the ps3 file system and are also compatible with every firmware version.

= TESTING IF PSNPATCH WORKS WITH YOUR SYSTEM:

IF you want to be sure psnpatch works in your system:
- edit pasnpatch.cfg to define new idps and psid. Put it in the root of a usb stick and place it in the rightmost ps3 usb port.
- Run psnpatch keeping CROSS pressed until you ear 3 beeps or got back to XMB.
- If the system beeped, it means that the cfw disabling was successful.
- You can re-run psnpatch. It should give you an error complaining about cfw syscalls not found and it will display the current idps and psid values.
- You can also run multiMAN, Iris Manager or any other syscall-dependent homebrew: they will all complain about an “unsupported” or “unknown” firmware version


= COBRA STEALTH extensions (optional):

2 opcode extensions for cobra that allows an higher stealth approach - when called, the extensions will remove cobra's syscall table protection, allowing a PERFECT syscall table reconstruction (mimicking OFW).

Use ONLY with supported cobra versions (ANY 4.46 or HABIB's 4.53 cobra editions).

This change is made at stage2.bin level.
As it is VERY sensitive to manipulate both ps3 flash memory and cobra's stage files, psnpatch can do this for you.

It was tested toughly many different configurations without any issues.
But, again, without any warranties!


= COBRA TOOLBOX:

- Cobra systems are also supported (running in any 4.46 or HABIB's 4.53/4.55) with a list of additional functions available trough the COBRA TOOLBOX.

COBRA TOOLBOX can be used to configure several options:
- Cobra stealth extensions (for improved security when disabling cfw and removing dev_habib);
- PSNPatch plugin (disable cfw / spoof idps & psid / deletes history / unloads from memory);
- webMAN;
- XMB webMAN support (add "my games" and remove "app_home" from );
- Swap PS2 emulator mode between PS2ISO and PS2 Classics;
- Spoof ANY FIRMWARE VERSION;
- Semi-permanent "OFW MODE" ;

PSNPatch plugin can be called with L3+R3+R2;
3 seconds, 3 beeps, and it is done !

After disabling syscalls the plugin unloads itself from memory;

If you have a previous version of the above plugins, remove using psnpatch interface, reboot and re-install.


PSNPATCH plug-in disables CFW, deletes execution history, SPOOFs idps and psid, and removes itself from memory.
PRESS L3+R3+R2 in XMB to activate
PRESS L3+TRIANGLE+R2 in XMB - safety options for bad plug-ins: it disables ALL plug-ins (renames boot_plugins.txt) and reboot.


= COBRA STEALTH extensions (optional):

2 opcode extensions for cobra that allows an higher stealth approach - when called, the extensions will remove cobra's syscall table protection, allowing a PERFECT syscall table reconstruction (mimicking OFW).
Use ONLY with supported cobra versions (any 4.46 or habib's 4.53 cobra editions).
This change is made at stage2.bin level.
As it is VERY sensitive to manipulate both ps3 flash memory and cobra's stage files, psnpatch can do this for you.
It was tested toughly many different configurations without any issues.
But, again, without any warranties!


= COBRA VERSION spoofing:

PSNPATCH can spoof the version 4.46 COBRA editions to ANY OTHER VERSION!!!
The release available at the download link is configured to 4.53 but it is easly changed to any other version !

- Usage:
First, make sure other softwares are not spoofing the firmware version (as multiMAN or webMAN).
PSNpatch displays the current and the spoofed version (0.00 means no spoofing is in effect).
Run the cobra management menu and select the spoofing version.

- Future VERSIONS:
When a new firmware version is released, we need to configure the file cobra_version.txt in psnpatch installation folder.
This file has the format:
vvvv rrrrr #

in which "vvvv" means the firmware version as 4 digits and rrrrr for the build.

An example for firmware 4.53:
0453 62409 #

(The correct version and build information can be picked from the file /dev_flash/vsh/etc/version.txt that is inside the official firmware pup files).

NOTE: current 4.53 cobra versions do not support version spoofing.


REMEMBER !

Never execute any homebrew WHILE connected to the PSN !
And the safest way to keep being banned is to be offline !!!