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PhD Candidate in Cyber Security. Independent PS4 & PS5 Repair Software & Hardware Developer and Industry Leader. Proudly Providing Repair Solutions Globally.
Australia
Joined December 2022
BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher v2.6.5 Released!. ~> Added PS4 Code Reader Pro. Get Console Stats, Fault Stats & Error Codes (Inc Power State, Upcause, Device Power & Temp)!. Every Possible Error Sequenced/Described/Parsed!. Only $3USD
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Can confirm the CFI-2016 will have a smaller PSU, but it does not appear to be more power efficient. Model ADP-400GR
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One of my customer's first downgrade 😄. I love how you can see the smile in the TV's reflection 🤣
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Note that the SKU on the case doesn't have A or B (Disc/Digital). So my guess is that it comes without the drive and you buy it and attach it later like in the video? Would it then be slim enough to call it a slim? Maybe. It's definitely thinner when you compare the bottom.
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Bluesfire on my Console Repair Discord showing off a repair tool I have never seen before! Jealous! Probably the most effective way of removing joysticks ever.
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I'm surprised a lot of people's basis for saying it's fake is because it looks empty or too light. Well, it's because it is. I posted the case. Just like I described in the post.
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Modchip might be available for sale soon! . Some buyers will be restricted ;)
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Downgrading (Reverting). When you look at it this way its quite the ordeal! . But really its not so hard! . More information in my YouTube video:
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One of my customers made a very nice downgrade summary in image form. Starting on 10.1 with standby firmware 9.00, patching the coreos header to force a reversal, patching the syscon to affirm it, booting into 9.00 (with 10.1 on standby now)!
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Get excited! . New PS4 modchip is coming in a month or two :). Better yet, its not BD drive related!🤯. Will be very affordable and offered in two ways.
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Finding more flags. About 8 so far 😁. Will be added to my program (then stolen by others) very soon!
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Don't have the fancy repair equipment? It's not an excuse any more.
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BwE PS4 Syscon Reader & Writer Software is Ready!. Will enable OCD mode, erase, write the entire chip and then verify what you've written to ensure its not corrupt!. Supports writing to only 0x60000+ as well as ignoring the first block to increase speed and reduce bricking risk!
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This is what I have a video of 👍.
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New Budget Friendly Release!. BwE PS4 FW Revert Tool. Allows you to patch the Syscon and NOR to complete the downgrade (revert) process. Return to your previous firmware with this and your NOR+Syscon writer! Same as in the NOR Validator!. Available Now!.
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After a lot of trial and error for the customer, they finally downgraded their first console! . Turns out the hardest part about using my tools is probably the language barrier, haha 😅
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EAP Key repairs still work even on 10.50 🤩 . BLOD be gone!
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Those without reball stations are out of excuses. Get to work!
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More progress on PS5 flags has been made. I also found similarities to the PS3 and PS4 with its dual firmware storage system. I guess that's to be expected. But that also means flags are likely in the same if not similar spots and likely have the same functionality.
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Playing with your Syscon? Try our Rebuilder! . Patch Syscon for Downgrade.Validate Syscon.Repair Corrupt Syscon, SU-39176-6, LoadBios, BlStorageHeader, checkUpdVersion .Change Boot Modes .Manipulate PSN Activation.View Slot Entries .Factory Reset Syscon.
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BwE UART Syscon Tools (Free Edition) v1.0.0 Released!. ~> Read your PS4 Syscon with a USB UART! (CH340G or CH340B).~> Validate Syscon Firmware.~> Check for Patchable Slots/Boot Modes.
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Just finished recording a video where I cause the loadBios -8 and then fix it 😆 this should be enough to illustrate the downgrading process 🥰
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I have decided to open source the Syscon Writer & Reader apps!. Enjoy!. Note: The Arduino code is still closed source, much like Abkarino & Egycnq's Teensy code.
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Making my Syscon Writer guide as simple as possible :)
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Thanks to the anonymous user who helped make this for me! Where would I be without anonymous help!. <3 Enjoy
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New versions of my software will show the user the lowest possible downgradeable firmware. For no reason of course.
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator v1.9.9 Released!. Start fixin' those loadBios -8 PS4's :).
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BwE PS5 Code Reader v0.0.1 Released!. Supports diagnostics for SSD, TPM, RAM, SSD Controller, Power, APU VRM, HDMI, WiFi/BT, USB, Temp, Secure Loader (SAM_IPL) & More!. Yes, you can tell which RAM chip is dead!.Yes, this will likely show BLOD cause!.
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Can you downgrade to 11.00/11.01 or 9.03? . Find out with only a $1 CH340G/B UART (from Aliexpress) and my Free UART Syscon Tool!. Features a mini-syscon rebuilder to check for patchability and boot modes :).
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher 2.3.9 Released!. Updated to Suit 10.71, Updated CID Validation.
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I would say its about 5cm or so shorter, not much thinner. Weird curve in the middle with smaller vents. The BD drive is less curved so it looks weird. Has two ugly black slits on each side of the case. Dual USB-C on the front. Stupid embossed 🔺✖️⭕️⏹️ on the rear. Boring ASF.
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher 2.4.3 Released!. -> Added Motherboard Type Detection.-> Significantly Updated NVS (CID & UNK) Regenerator.-> Updated NVS Validation (CID & UNK).-> More Validations Updated to Suit 10.71.-> Fixed/Updated HTML Output.
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BwE Free PS4 NOR Patcher v1.0.0 Released!. It's a FREE alternative to the BwE PS4 NOR Validator. Use it to patch and repair your PS4's NOR!. To celebrate, get 50% off Syscon Rebuilder & FW Revert Tool with coupon code: TWITTER50OFFOMG. Enjoy!!.
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Service mode in the PS4 allows for previously impossible slots to be activated in the Syscon.
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Still the BETTER way (get it) of flashing your PS4's Syscon and Downgrading (reverting) the firmware! . Made more than a year ago, designed using official Renesas tools and tested/programmed to never brick your chip! . Blah blah blah! Enjoy!
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BwE PS5 NOR Tool 1.1.8 Released!. ~> Added Repetition Checks.~> Added WiFi MAC.~> Updated MAC Harvester.~> Updated Bulk Tools.~> Updated NOR Regenerator.~> Improved Version Detection.~> Improved Extraction.~> Improved Validation.~> Fixed Bulk Tools Bug.
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All bugs maybe fixed! . BwE PS4 NOR Validator 2.2.0 is out :).
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It is definitely getting easier to downgrade and repair NOR corruption (loadBios etc) :)
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Added Syscon firmware validation to my Syscon Reader software :) Enjoy safer dumps!
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Oops did I accidentally figure out how to determine the previous firmware? Nah probably not 🤐
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator 2.2.8 Released!. Updated Syscon Patching, Updated Validations, Future Proofing, Bug Fixes. Stats:.26,252 Lines of Code.5310+ Offsets Read.3333+ Possible Results/Outputs.
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The top 10 countries who use my products:. 1. Brazil.2. USA.3. Indonesia.4. Iraq.5. China.6. Egypt.7. Saudi Arabia.8. Algeria.9. Philippines.10. Ghana. Here's a video of one of my customers in the Dominican Republic. It's pretty cool to be a global product/brand/service :)
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Betcha didn't know: There's a boot mode in the PS4 that lets you install any firmware! . But uhh -- when booting it kinda like -- doesn't work.
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Like, repost and comment to be in the running to score a free copy of my PS4 NOR Patcher. I will pick 5 people in a few hours!
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Fixed a PS4 with "Panic: EAP key not available" and BLOD. Console also had SU-30746-0. They were putting in a new hard drive at the time. Somehow, the keys that unlocked the hard drive got wiped. Solution? I coded one up on the spot. Will be in 1.9.9 of my validator soon!.
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I offer the highest quality customer service in the industry
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BwE PS5 NOR Tool 1.1.5 Released!. Updated Menu & Validations.
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Exciting news! . My Syscon patching software has just conquered some seemingly unpatchable dumps with remarkable success! . If you're facing challenges with your 'unpatchable' Syscon, worry not! We've got you covered! . (FW Revert & NOR Validator Included!)
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Beta PCB is printed and ready. Final one will be sold to customers soon 🥰
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If its real and not a prototype, I will be very disappointed when its released. Not sure how they'll justify it beyond it being smaller? Its definitely not slim.
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher 2.4.5 Released!. The 48th update this year! . Updated Validations (11.00).Updated Southbridge Patcher.Updated Potential Lowest FW.Added 284 Hashes (Southbridge + WiFi/BT).Fixed Bulk Dump Extractor.
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Just Updated!. Supports USB based licensing. Use the software on multiple PCs :).
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator:. * 24,835 Lines of Code.* 929KB of Code.* 3230+ Offsets Read.* 3301 Possible Results/Outputs.* Almost 5 Years of Development <3. Written in Perl, by me, using Notepad++. @perlfoundation.
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BwE PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher 2.4.2 Released!. * Added NVS Regenerator.* Updated Validations and Definitions.* Updated EAP Patcher.* Updated Corrupt Block Patcher.
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After 11 years the BwE NOR Validator source code has been released! Enjoy!.
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SU-101267-7 SCE_UPDATER_CORE_ERROR_PUP_US_REVOKED. Looks like @PlayStation actively blocks some PUP files from being installed. Sneaky!. Solution? Embrace PSN.
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We can now factory reset the syscon 😊 which makes booting quicker as it doesn't require SAMU only the SB 😆.
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A PS4 Digital Mode Modchip to permanently mitigate CE-35888-2 and SU-42118-6 is in its final phase of testing. Or maybe I should wait for some other devs (who love to steal my work) to make one themselves first? Or do they need me to release it first?. Hehehehehehehehehehehe!
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We can now change the SAMU boot flags as well as overclock the PS4s memory 😁.
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RIP Playstation Scene. Actual exploits go direct to Sony for a small payout, never to be seen. Every other one is useless to people. Otherwise, all that's left are people who steal and repackage other people's work. Mine included. Just to make a name for themselves. Pathetic.
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* BwE PS4 FW Revert Tool 1.0.4 Released! *. Added Potential Previous FW, Other Changes Pursuant to NOR Validator 2.3.7. * BwE PS5 NOR Tool 1.1.4 Released! *. Updated Regenerator, Updated Validations, Other Small Updates/Fixes.
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Orders being tested and packed 🫡. In other news, 1.9.7 of my PS4 NOR Validator & Syscon Patcher is out.
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