PS3 Slim Cech 3001A 4.83 OFW

[ISO-Man]

OFW: 4.83
Model: CECH 3001A

I had this laying on a shelf for 4+ years. I'm not sure if my kids used it during that time or not. the OFW is 4.83 and no clue if I have any options to hack/mod the unit. I don't really use PSN, no worries about ban. If I do have options, can I get a boot in the right direction?

Thanks,
ISO-Man

 

[godreborn]

You can only use hen. I don't know about setting that up though.

 

[ISO-Man]

You can only use hen. I don't know about setting that up though.

Thanks, you set me in the right direction to look

ISO-Man

 

[Donnie-Burger]

Thanks, you set me in the right direction to look

ISO-Man

Install 4.8 ofw
Install 4.8 hfw (Hybrid)
With internet go to ps3xploit.com

Its super easy to get hen going

 

[zfreeman]

For the record, you can skip OFW. Just install HFW. HFW is just OFW with the exploit still in it.

 

[ISO-Man]

For the record, you can skip OFW. Just install HFW. HFW is just OFW with the exploit still in it.

Agreed, I watched video. HEN looks to be same feel as the PSP . I loved the PSP, so I'm sure I'll like this too.

I have keyboard on PS3 right now, guess I need to find a controller, lol.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

 

[Donnie-Burger]

For the record, you can skip OFW. Just install HFW. HFW is just OFW with the exploit still in it.

You can, any issues 4.8 ofw first then hfw will resolve them.

 

[ISO-Man]

Controller arrives today.. before I get started, what is the max size drive internally for PS3? max size external?

Sorry, my 1st PS3 .. any other tips/tricks would be welcomed.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

 

[Donnie-Burger]

Controller arrives today.. before I get started, what is the max size drive internally for PS3? max size external?

Sorry, my 1st PS3 .. any other tips/tricks would be welcomed.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

1.5tb internal - 2tb with with 1.7x trick works I believe
2TB usb for fat 32 - Not sure for NTFS

 

[ISO-Man]

1.5tb internal - 2tb with with 1.7x trick works I believe
2TB usb for fat 32 - Not sure for NTFS

For now, I used a 500GB SSD I have no current use for. I pulled old drive out (has my older son stuff and login on it). I clean install with system update to the new drive. Before I HEN it, will the old drive swapped back in later show any sign of the HEN or will the system itself? I know he has bought titles on PSN I don't want to mess with his account getting a ban. Is there a file system explorer for the PS3 that I can take content from old drive and dump on new?

Thanks,
ISO-Man

 

[Donnie-Burger]

For now, I used a 500GB SSD I have no current use for. I pulled old drive out (has my older son stuff and login on it). I clean install with system update to the new drive. Before I HEN it, will the old drive swapped back in later show any sign of the HEN or will the system itself? I know he has bought titles on PSN I don't want to mess with his account getting a ban. Is there a file system explorer for the PS3 that I can take content from old drive and dump on new?

Thanks,
ISO-Man

I believe they are formatted at time of install, not sure if that matters.

 

[Magsor]

A 500gb ssd is a great choice it will keep it cool ps3 is already hot enough. If you put the old hard drive back in nothing will be changed I think you have to be on the same firmware version tough as the ps3 know what latest version you<re on. Hen is not permanent anyways if you don't activate it's OFW so you can use psn without any risk of getting banned.
And if you want to transfer your stuff I say you should use the official Sony way with an external hard drive. But if you want a file manager there is multiple options i recommend this one with NTFS drive.

 

[ISO-Man]

A 500gb ssd is a great choice it will keep it cool ps3 is already hot enough. If you put the old hard drive back in nothing will be changed I think you have to be on the same firmware version tough as the ps3 know what latest version you<re on. Hen is not permanent anyways if you don't activate it's OFW so you can use psn without any risk of getting banned.
And if you want to transfer your stuff I say you should use the official Sony way with an external hard drive. But if you want a file manager there is multiple options i recommend this one with NTFS drive.

i can hook up old drive external and copy games to new drive? I'm so use to using pc for file management on all the consoles.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

 

[Magsor]

i can hook up old drive external and copy games to new drive? I'm so use to using pc for file management on all the consoles.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

No I am sorry you have to use a 3rd drive as external. Put back the old one in an make a backup then swap and restore. I you use the automated way it will also erase the content of the new drive.

 

[ISO-Man]

No I am sorry you have to use a 3rd drive as external. Put back the old one in an make a backup then swap and restore. I you use the automated way it will also erase the content of the new drive.

I can kick your ass right now, sort of kidding lol.. I spent hours trying to figure out why the old drive in USB kept making the PS3 from booting and then when I tried hooking it up after boot drive was not showing... I was digging deep in my junk tote digging out every sata2usb I had.

Thanks,
ISO-Man

Ok, i just went ahead and HEN old drive.. everything is in game folder.. how do I get multiman to use the games in there? This is the part that i'm confused about.