The developers of the flasher warn that running the exploit on a model that is not compatible will brick your PS3. PS3 SuperSlim: This release is not for you+ PS3 Slim: Will work on most models, but you have to check your factory firmware (see FAQ link below) PS3 Phat: this CFW installer will work for you The source link below has a comprehensive FAQ that lets you check if your PS3 Slim has the right factory firmware or not.

Additionally, PS3 SuperSlim models cannot use this tool. Some PS3 slims released in 2011 shipped with firmware 3.60 and will not be able to use this tool. Specifically, PS3 Slims that shipped with factory firmware 3.56 or below. This means all PS3 Phat models, and some models of PS3 Slim.

The tool is however limited to known 'downgradable' models. PS3Xploit CFW Flasher: important limitations/disclaimer This hack will let you install a PS3 Custom Firmware on your retail 4.82 Console (the latest firmware). This is months ahead of their promised date of 'roughly March 2018'. As a thanksgiving present, the team behind PS3Xploit has released a Software Flash writer for PS3 Firmware 4.82. This is a historical release for the PS3 Scene. Ps3Xploit - Now Install CFW from 4.82 OFW: NOR/NAND Software Flash Writer + NOR Dumper Released

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