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UNDERSTANDING OF CFW
OFW= Official Firmware
/ (DEX + CEX)This is the firmware that Sony releases and is what you update to when you connect through the internet to update. It has no debugging options and does not allow homebrew to run.
DFW= Demonstration Firmware /
(CEX)This a firmware that you find on PS3s in stores that allow only for games/demos/videos to be run. It requires a 4 digit pin number to "unlock" the majority of its features but will never have all the settings unlocked for the user.
MFW= Modified Firmware(aka Kiosk Firmware) / (SEX + CEX)
This firmware is a modified version to act like a retail firmware with debug options. All it adds is XMB options like "Install Package Files" but does not allow the install nor running of homebrew apps. It is utterly useless, do NOT install this on your PS3s
CFW= Custom Firmware / (CEX + DEX)
This is a modified retail firmware that does have debug options added to it and allows the installation plus the running of homebrew on the Ps3
CEX=
Consumer VersionThis simply means it is installed on the retail consoles that you bought at the store. It is what approx. 98% of consoles are.
DEX=
Debug VersionThis is the version that is installed on debugging,/developer/testing PS3s that game/software developers get so they can make programs and patches for their products. It allows for Real Time Memory Editing and more debugging options like dual internet settings and HDD read speeds. Thank you
Rogero 956
OFW= Official Firmware
/ (DEX + CEX)This is the firmware that Sony releases and is what you update to when you connect through the internet to update. It has no debugging options and does not allow homebrew to run.
DFW= Demonstration Firmware /
(CEX)This a firmware that you find on PS3s in stores that allow only for games/demos/videos to be run. It requires a 4 digit pin number to "unlock" the majority of its features but will never have all the settings unlocked for the user.
MFW= Modified Firmware(aka Kiosk Firmware) / (SEX + CEX)
This firmware is a modified version to act like a retail firmware with debug options. All it adds is XMB options like "Install Package Files" but does not allow the install nor running of homebrew apps. It is utterly useless, do NOT install this on your PS3s
CFW= Custom Firmware / (CEX + DEX)
This is a modified retail firmware that does have debug options added to it and allows the installation plus the running of homebrew on the Ps3
CEX=
Consumer VersionThis simply means it is installed on the retail consoles that you bought at the store. It is what approx. 98% of consoles are.
DEX=
Debug VersionThis is the version that is installed on debugging,/developer/testing PS3s that game/software developers get so they can make programs and patches for their products. It allows for Real Time Memory Editing and more debugging options like dual internet settings and HDD read speeds. Thank you
Rogero 956