Update: And the official change log says…
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I’ve also noticed my MP3s sound much better when streamed via Windows Media Connect; no more distortion/poor audio quality. Whether or not anyone else experienced that problem, I don’t know… But I’m glad it’s fixed!
Update: By the way, firmware version 1.82 became available via Network Update last night — a little sooner than we had expected. You can update now using that method.
Looks like we’ll be seeing firmware 1.82 sooner rather than later. According to Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, 1.82 will enable the playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) files. Something I’m definitely looking forward to, and many others I’m sure.
Firmware 1.82 is scheduled for release in the next few days. That’s it! For now…
Download: 1.82 Firmware Update
- source: Playstation.Blog
It may be possible to execute some homebrew goodness on your ol’ PS3 console soon… Its been reported that hackers have stumbled upon a method of copying their own files to the PS3 HDD by utilizing a network vulnerability. This method is possible on firmware versions 1.70 to 1.81. You will require the Warhawk Package, for now. Other titles may be subject to the same behaviour. In addition to those requirements you’ll need the Folding@Home DNS Method, an HTTP server, and Ettercap. Ring a bell?
Anyway… We seem to be moving forward, so lets see what the future has in store for us. Kudos to all the dedicated hackers and developers working on this.
To read the Linux Guide, click here.
- source: ps3news
Update: Here are the official changes:
Fetch firmware version 1.81 via System Update on your PS3 console. As per the usual, the official PlayStation.com website has yet to provide details. In any event, it’s a safe bet some bugs have been ironed out and the overall security of the system has been strengthened.
After upgrading my console (just now) I can personally confirm the “RGB Full Range (HDMI)” issue has been corrected. Tweak that option under Settings -> Display Settings. And if your TV set supports it, you’ll notice quite the visual difference.
Download: 1.81 FW Update
Rumours are circulating the virtual streets that Sony is preparing the release of firmware 1.81, possibly due out tomorrow — Friday the 15th.
Numerous emails we have received indicate mostly bug fixes; I, for one, experience poor playback quality when streaming MP3’s from my Windows Media Server. Other notable problems: unable to zoom pictures exported from the media server, RGB Full/Limited issue — having to turn it off/on each time after restarting the PS3 console.
For the moment this should be treated as pure speculation; but who knows, we’ve all seen stranger things.
Thanks Daniel K.
Looks like Sony is trying to use scare tactics on their customers. In a recent interview with gameindustry.biz Dave Karraker a SCEA spokesperson was quoted saying:
“The best we can do as a company is to make our security that much stronger and aggressively pursue legal action against anyone caught trying to use an exploit in an illegal manner.”
If legal threats don’t scare you he also tried working another angle on the scare tactics:
“Naturally, any use of an exploit on the system software does void the warranty on the PS3 system… Which could be a costly mistake to see if you can run an old SEGA CD game on it,”
Let’s hope Sony can learn a lesson from the RIAA, suing your customer base is never good for business.
Update: Unfortunately the used method of renaming/patching “Mkfs.self” does not work on firmwares greater than version 1.11. If you’re running a later firmware, you’re out of luck, for now…
Have a gander at this…
In the words of Master P, make ‘em say uuuuuhhh…
Couple things to keep in mind:
But, hey! It’s another step forward!
hacked2123 says…
Once again I offer no guide till the project is done, but let it be known the flaw was the result of otheros.self on firmware version 1.10 and 1.11 (and maybe more). Today I successfully, as shown in this video, managed load a burn disk and have it be recognized in the area a PS3 game would be recognized. Much must be done, because as of yet the original will not boot, but when those complications are worked out, we will be one step closer to homebrew I hope.
Congratulations!
- source: hacked2123
*Drip… Drip…* Sony has sprung another leak!
According to several anonymous tipsters, the Sony PS3 SDK has also made its way into the hands of the public. The entire SDK comprises 941 directories, 5,551 files and weighs in at an approximate 442MB. Not much else to report on this topic, not yet anyway. Use your own resources to locate the leaked SDK if you want it; due to legality issues and whatnot, we won’t be providing it. Perhaps a free [legal] version will stem from the leak.
So, together — the leaked firmware 1.80 debug build combined with the SDK could and will most likely lead to many great possibilities for us PS3 owners. Things are definitely looking up!
Its been reported that a debug build of PS3 firmware v1.80 has been leaked to the public. What does this mean? Well, potentially it could open up the doors to many great possibilities — executing unsigned code, playing backed-up Blu-Ray games and/or movies, etc… You get the general idea.
Now — not much has stemmed from this leak just yet; however, rest assure, the great hackers are doing their thing by analyzing the bits and bytes.
HanSooloo has made some progress and is sharing the PS3 Firmware Table of Contents — the module names, addresses, and lengths. Fetch that below.
Stay tuned! We’re moving forward!
* Note: the debug version of PS3 firmware 1.80 does not install on retail consoles. It is strictly used (by us) for studying the internals of the firmware.
Download:
Leaked Firmware 1.80 Debug
PS3 v1.80 Debug ToC
- source: ps3news
