yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
No need to update to 3.41 entirely, you can keep the 2.76 fw since it's already supported by PL3! If you wish to keep 2.76 fw but don't now how to run it in your HD2, I'll might be able to help...

Regarding demos, uninstall/delete ALWAYS from XMB, otherwise might get corrupted files! But if after uninstalling demos from XMB, you still have the demo folder in hdd0/game, you can delete it by FTP or comgenie's explorer.

Regarding AC Brotherhood backup, if you will upload it back to hdd0, no need to delete it from your GAMEZ folder, just create a rule (if you don't have it already) in your FTP client, to overwrite files IF size different, this way it will only upload files that failed at your first attempt! ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] dan1j3l:
PSFreedom

New PSFreedom successfully ported to HD2.. Now few more tests then release with custom Android loader (barebone rootfs only for downgrading)... :)

Thx Axm9 for some hints on kernel config... :p
[HD2 Android SD Development] mekisi:
may i test too:D and thanks btw
[HD2 Android SD Development] a pimp named slickback:
thanks for the guidance you are very much appreciated.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
thanks we wait for download links and guide..
[HD2 Android SD Development] bahoiz:
is it possible downgrade 3.50 to 3.41?
[HD2 Android SD Development] dan1j3l:
HD2 PSDowngrade

Fully working zImage and psfreedom module for HD2:

You can use this module with your custom Android setup or some builds from first post.

DOWNLOAD LINK

Full mini android setup for DOWNGRADING (Service mode) ONLY!

Usage: extract to sdcard and run Haret in PS3Downgrade folder.

Wait until you see message on top of screen "PS3Downgrade executed... Now connect PS3 and do the magic !", then connect your PS3 and power it like you do for jailbreaking.

DOWNLOAD LINK

PLEASE USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND INFORM YOURSELF BEFORE DOING ANYTHING !!! YOU CAN FIND NUMEROUS POSTS ABOUT DOWNGRADING AND JAILBREAKING SO PLEASE USE SEARCH BEFORE POSTING QUESTIONS !!

Big thanks to Axm9 for helping with kernel config !

Enjoy !!! :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
thanks a lot: its work.

downgrade files link psdowngrader_files.rar http://ul.to/k6kndv 169.23 MB
[HD2 Android SD Development] kelvin_swe:
Can I use this only for jailbreak? I am already on 3.41
[HD2 Android SD Development] mekisi:
thanks gonna try
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
successful downgrade from 3.50 to 3.41 thanks a lot.
[HD2 Android SD Development] RRibeiro:
Can you check if you can play Bluray disks?
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
sorry i havent bd disk :(
[HD2 Android SD Development] RRibeiro:
I read in other forum that some people after downgrading lose the Bluray player.
[HD2 Android SD Development] crossmission:
@dan1j3l: thanks mate, really was looking for that,

need to have linux back on my ps3

:-)
[HD2 Android SD Development] secretgate:
can anyone please write a howto

to downgrade from firmware 3.50 with hd2

many many thanx
[HD2 Android SD Development] kelvin_swe:
To which version do i need to downgrade to get linux back on my ps3? currently i am on 3.41
[HD2 Android SD Development] crossmission:
linux, yeahhhh!!!

3.15 for sure

3.21 could also support it I think but I can't remember
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
psdowngrade

i get a bin/sh/ error can't acess anybody else getting this after psdowngrade loaded comes up
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
I think everybody needs to be aware that there's a Bluray problem that could disable your bluray player after downloading. Meaning, BR movies will no longer play. Be careful and read before you downgrade.
[HD2 Android SD Development] ben2005:
3.15= last fw with other OS support

Slim ps3s hdd will be formatted while downgrading due to smaller flash space

Possible bd fix.

Downgrade to 2.10 then upto desired fw

Cheers

Ben2005
[HD2 Android SD Development] jzibit17:
I would also like to know if you can watch blue ray movies with these files :)... I know that some files were release to get blue ray working again but I would rather not have that problem...
[HD2 Android SD Development] KillaHurtz:
Thanx

Thanx for sharing! What is the base kernel?
[HD2 Android SD Development] mymint76:
did i do somting wrong??

but i cant seem to run it on gscript...guess i'll have to run it from different android folder.

thanx dan13jl and Axm9 for coming to the rescue. ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
after downgrade i have used mdjay desirehd 4.4 for jailbreak.. with files from 1.page
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
For those with 2.76 fw, here it is the PL3 payload:

1. Place "gscript" folder in your sdcard root (sdcard/gscript)

2. Place "root" folder inside your PSFAndroid build (sdcard/psfandroid/root)

3. Run GScript, "Add script", load .sh file and save it

4. Run payload

http://www.multiupload.com/RRTQEEAUJZ

Not tested since don't have that fw version!
[HD2 Android SD Development] dennyd:
oh my god!

my ps3 (FAT 80GB PAL/EUR) is flashing green light all the time. i't doesn't stop. The HDD LED is not flashing and the LED from USB Pen Drive neither. What can i do?

Ok. I turnt it of. That was a mistake. It don't start. red led -> green led -> red led. OFF

UPDATER_LOG.TXT on USB Stick is empty...
[HD2 Android SD Development] xxFreaKXx:
Have you tried fix your firmware over recovery mode?
[HD2 Android SD Development] dennyd:
now getting screen with informations... i should put a usb stick with FW3.50 or higher. downloading 3.50 right now. hope it helps. :( i had to get it out of the service-mode with the 2nd self to see this screen...

-edit- HELL YEAH it's updating.... :eek:

-edit- OK OK It's working again at 3.50. Next try ;)

SAME... FAIL...

---

OK got it working with 3.15 FW

---updating to 3.41 now :D
[HD2 Android SD Development] chrisgu15:
ok I got my ps3 to downgrade to 3.41..

now I am trying to jailbreak using the files from

the first post.. But....

When I hook the phone up to the ps3 to jailbreak

everything works as it should even the two folders for the jailbreak

show up but there are no files to install inside the package install folder..

Anyone care to enlighten me on what I may be missing
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
3.15? Nice... :)

BTW can you see if BD movie (original) playback is working?
[HD2 Android SD Development] dennyd:
WORKED

FINALY:

PS3 60GB FAT EUR/PAL (v3.50)

1. Put in Service Mode

2. Installed Update 3.15 (Downgraded to 3.15)

3. Turn Of Service Mode

4. Installed Update 3.41 by PS3 in "normal" way

5. Testing JB ---> WORKS

6. Testing Blu-Ray Playback:

With JB Stick: "Inception" NOT working

"Zombiland" NOT working

WITHOUT JB Stick: "Inception" WORKING

"Zombiland" WORKING

Without JB Stick BD-Playback works well :D

Just my 2 cents...
[HD2 Android SD Development] mymint76:
those bluray disc, burned or original ones?
[HD2 Android SD Development] jzibit17:
I downgraded successfully too... from slim 3.50 to 3.41... I had an external hdd ready to install. After i kicked it out of service mode on 3.41 i swapped the new hdd, did a sony original update to 3.41 firmware. From there i jailbroke it the same way as the original post states. Blu ray movies play (original)...

Note i used the files from here rather than the ones listed here since people were saying that blu ray was working after using these files.

http://www.ps3-hacks.com/2010/12/03/e3-card-reader-for-downgrading-ps3-3-50/
[HD2 Android SD Development] josueciz:
Mine is working again

The mini android is perfect! I cant thank you guys enough for this:)

Just so the others can know, the downgrade files posted earlier by someone contain a the original .PUP. It does not work directly so you can't use that while downgrading. Get the right one at ps3-hacks(google it).

I wasted 3 hours of my time because of that file!
[HD2 Android SD Development] bahoiz:
Same ps3, same problem, it wont work.

Any help appreciated
[HD2 Android SD Development] josueciz:
I just wrote how to fix it!!!

You probably have the wrong PS3UPDAT.PUP. Download the 3.50 PUP and this also the CORRECT modified 3.41

-Switch off the playstation(don't disconnected at the back)

-Put the .self(file 1) into a BLANK flash drive with the 3.50 update file in it

-Retry to flash the playstation and you will be back in service mode 3.50

-Now replaced the ps3updat.pup(3.50) with the one in the link i gave you(modified 3.41)

-Retry to flash the PS3 with again

-After this you will be 3.41

-Then remove it from factory/service mode with the .self(file 2)

It's pretty simple so you guys try it.

Modified 3.41 FW : www(dot)ps3-hacks(dot)com/file/215

Firmware 3.50 : www(dot)ps3-hacks(dot)com/file/207
[HD2 Android SD Development] bahoiz:
Thanks I will try when I arrive to home. But one more question:

Probably I switched off ps3 by disconnecting power cord, because I read on some web page "disconnect power cord and wait 1 hr then plug it and switch on again".

is it change the procedure?

Thanks again
[HD2 Android SD Development] dennyd:
if the ps3 is not booting after downgrade you can put the second self file on the stick. Then you get message "you have to update" and you can update to 3.50 by puting the 350 PUP in /PS3/UPDATE/ folder on the USB Stick. Then it should work again (i did it two times). Then downgrade to legit 3.41 or 3.15. For me it works.

btw: the downgrade-files (...ul.to... Link) from this post don't work: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9700184&postcount=516 SO DON'T USE IT.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
At first I want to say, that the Downgrade works perfectly. Thanks to dan1j3l.

But i have a problem:

I'm on 3.41 now. I tried to use several backup-managers, but it's always the same:

When i copied a game to hdd and will load it from there via "/app_home/PS3_GAME/" i get the error-code "80028F14".

Maybe someone can help me.

Btw which Backupmanager do you use ?

Please excuse my bad english ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
Had the same problem and this works, but i didn't need the intermediate step with 3.50.
[HD2 Android SD Development] xmRipper:
Same here. Can anyone please help ?
[HD2 Android SD Development] bahoiz:
-I insert usb (there is only second self file) then switch on ps3 but I couln't see anything on TV (ps3 connected tv by hdmi cable) I mean no "you have to update" warning. On ps3 green led lit then hdd led lit for a second then mspro led lit for a saecond then red led lit green led off. all done in 20 or 30 second.

I downloaded both files but same thing haapens as above. I think usb not reading by ps3 . (usb fat32 formated ofcourse.) I tried 3 different usb flash drive.

thanks.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
I think you have the second or a wrong "*.self"-File on your flash drive. Make sure that the ending of the file is "*.self" and not "*.self1" or "*.self2".
[HD2 Android SD Development] damianfrankow:
For me every things work:

- i go to the servis mode on 3.50 FW

-then remove phone and swich console off from sixaxis

- inser usb formated fat32 with Modified 3.41 PUP FW and Lv2diag.self FILE 1 and start console normal (green led some time console will automatic off)

- then insert usb with Lv2diag.self FILE 2 and start (green led some time console will automatic off)

sory for english
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
Do backups work ? Which BM do you use ?
[HD2 Android SD Development] bahoiz:
thanks but I am pretty sure that I am using correct file.
[HD2 Android SD Development] damianfrankow:
This is only how downgrade to 3.14 after this you must jailbrake you ps using psfreedom fram 1 post in this treat
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
Try this one: "rapidshare.com/files/436129942/Lv2diag.self" please with a modified 3.41 or a 3.15 ...
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
Did this, but everytime the error "80028F14" :D
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
Plaese provide us some more info as BM and payload you're using...
[HD2 Android SD Development] krmpradeep:
Summary

I am going to try this downgrade as soon as I get home and I want to make sure I got everything right. This is the very first time I will be trying this downgrading/jailbreaking thing, so please bear with me if my summary or my questions are n00bish. Thanks!

Let me summarize the whole thing, step-by-step. Experts please verify this and let me know if I need to correct/change anything here:

For PS3 Fat 80GB NTSC on 3.5 fw:

---------------------------------

Step 1: Download the full mini android setup from dan1j3l 's post -> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9700033&postcount=515

Step 2: Extract to sdcard and run Haret in PS3Downgrade folder. Wait until you see "PS3Downgrade executed... Now connect PS3 and do the magic !", then connect to PS3 and do the jailbreak power cycle. (does it matter which USB port?)

Step 3: PS3 enters Service Mode. Use controller to turn-off the console. Disconnect phone from PS3.

Step 4: download the modified 3.41 fw from -> http://www.ps3-hacks.com/2010/12/03/e3-card-reader-for-downgrading-ps3-3-50/

Put the Lv2diag.self (file 1) into a BLANK flash drive (fat32 formatted) with the 3.41 update file in it (in the root, with no other files) and power on the console.

Step 5: Then insert the flash drive with Lv2diag.self (FILE 2) and start. It will take a while and then it will be downgraded to 3.41. (should I remove the 3.41 fw file from the flash drive at this point?)

Step 6: Downgrade is complete. Time to jailbreak it!

Are these the right steps? I am raring to go home and get this started!

BTW, where do I get the LV2diag.self files?
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
send PM with link
[HD2 Android SD Development] kelvin_swe:
Sometimes i get this too when u run the game without a CD. so always run the game with CD in.
[HD2 Android SD Development] poczesaniec1:
I don't understand this steps?

Step 4: download the modified 3.41 fw from -> http://www.ps3-hacks.com/2010/12/03/...ding-ps3-3-50/

Put the Lv2diag.self (file 1) into a BLANK flash drive (fat32 formatted) with the 3.41 update file in it (in the root, with no other files) and power on the console.

Step 5: Then insert the flash drive with Lv2diag.self (FILE 2) and start. It will take a while and then it will be downgraded to 3.41. (should I remove the 3.41 fw file from the flash drive at this point?)

I have to get two pendrivers? or what,when do step 4 I have to power on,but don;t start the console?

in step5 I have to start with two flash in?
[HD2 Android SD Development] Zell Dinch:
Anyone has the modules for new kernel?
[HD2 Android SD Development] metko:
Jesus1988 View Post

At first I want to say, that the Downgrade works perfectly. Thanks to dan1j3l.

But i have a problem:

I'm on 3.41 now. I tried to use several backup-managers, but it's always the same:

When i copied a game to hdd and will load it from there via "/app_home/PS3_GAME/" i get the error-code "80028F14".

Maybe someone can help me.

Btw which Backupmanager do you use ?

Please excuse my bad english

okey i think your problem is that you didnt jailbreak your ps3 because you have to jailbreak it every time you want to open backup manager,ftp server and transfer/play backup games
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jesus1988:
CD has always been in. But now it's working. Just put the Android from first post again on my SD-Card and choose Hermes-Payload and voilà.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kendimce:
i wait for my e3 card reader yet; with android (HTC HD2) have no luck for hdd play..

htc hd2 payload is old. i search for hermes v4 + psn / 3.50 spoof version..
[HD2 Android SD Development] KillaHurtz:
old payloads?

You sir, need to search this thread. I personally posted the payload you're asking for here for everyone.
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
:confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] dabezt:
Hi Killahurtz, first of all thnx for your contributtion ... and now, i have read lot of about downgrading and i think it's clear, and i will try it with the latest (2010-12-09) files i've found in this thread. I think i'v to go to 3.15 and then to 3.41 in order to have bluray support...

But I've some doubts about psfreedom:

-what is a payload?

- which one have i to use? pl3 3.41? or hermes 3.41? or ce-x 3.41? Where is the new hermes 3.5 spoof (i think you have posted it here but i cannot find)

- After downgrading and installing psfreedom from my htc hd2, do i have to install a manager? which one? gaia ones?

thnx in advance! cheers!
[HD2 Android SD Development] tapip:
Will it work with 3.55 ?

EDIT:

I have Service Mode on my PS3 3.55 but cant downgrade.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nicorise:
Hello, sorry but i haven't understand one step for downgrading, after i enter my ps3 slim in Facotry/Service mode what i do? (sorry for my bad english, I am french ^^)

EDIT:

I have a ps3 slim
[HD2 Android SD Development] nicorise:
I have find my problem, when i have connect my HD2 my ps3 enter in service mode but she didn't turn off and when I enter my USB device in, the PS3 switch in service mode.... please help me i can't exit this service mode....
[HD2 Android SD Development] hddkill:
1) turn on ps3 and confirm you are in factory mode (big red box)[USE PS3DOWNGRADE ANDROID pack posted a few post earlier]

2) download DGF.rar, you will find it somewhere here as well..

3) put the file 1 self file on an empty usb-stick, aswell as the modified 3.41 pup (from DGF folder..)

4) plug in the most right usb slot and start ps3 (normal, not jailbroken)

5) after about 3 minutes it should power off

6) remove usb and boot normally to see if downgrade was succesfull

7) put the file 2 self file on the usb stick (remove the file 1 and the pup)

8) plug in usb stick and boot ps3

9) remove usb and start ps3

10) enjoy
[HD2 Android SD Development] Maximillion195:
Right this is exactly how I downgraded my ps3 with the hd2

First download this:

http://www.multiupload.com/JWITTN3OOU

Extract it and put it onto your hd2 storage card root.

Then download this:

http://www.ps3-hacks.com/file/215

Extract it and copy the modified PUP file onto a freshly formatted fat32 flash drive and copy the Lv2diag.self FILE 1 on there too.

Service Mode

Turn off/Unplug the ps3

Boot HD2 into Android by running the HARET.EXE, let it boot up once it says "Now connect PS3 and do the magic" plug it into the PS3.

Then turn on the PS3 by pressing power then eject straight after it mustn't be simultaneous.

Wait for the PS3 to boot then once the PS3 light goes red again (should be about 6 seconds) then unplug the HD2 .

Downgrade procedure

Press the power button.

Plugin a controller with usb cord.

Press PS button once then hold it and press turn off system.

Plugin the flash drive to the far right usb with Lv2diag.self FILE 1 & PS3UPDAT.PUP in the root.

Press the power button

Wait for the PS3 to boot green then turn red again should be about 3 -6 minutes

Unplug the flash drive

Now it should be downgraded, to get out of factory mode repeat the downgrade procedure but instead of Lv2diag.self FILE 1 & PS3UPDAT.PUP in the root just put Lv2diag.self FILE 2

You can now boot your ps3 and it will be 3.41
[HD2 Android SD Development] kelvin_swe:
Guys please help. I have an issue. I am on 3.41 all the time. Never downgraded.

I use GIA manager and it shows i have 23.64GB free space on my HDD0. Everytme i start a game from GIA it says that i do not have free space on the hard drive and the game was forced to quit.Atleast 516MB more free space is needed.

like wtf? i have 23.64 GB of free space

Please guys i appreciate if someone can help me with this.
[HD2 Android SD Development] KillaHurtz:
I have included the original post which includes the .bin & .sh (payload & gscript)I have also included a pic on how to search an individual thread...

Goodluck & remeber to search the entire thread before asking a question that has been answered. Try to avoid questions that aren't HD2 specific as they have been answered in dedicated PS3 news sites & blogs.

Long live the PSFreedom HD2 project. Thanx to the fathers of this project#1 & let's keep it relevant folks......

Link for Hermes4b+PSN+350Spoof&Fixes http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9261557&postcount=365
[HD2 Android SD Development] dabezt:
Thnx a lot ! cheers!
[HD2 Android SD Development] revonosaj:
im having a problem....where do i put the .ko file? gscript cant find it
[HD2 Android SD Development] poczesaniec1:
I have downgraded but I can not play blu-ray film?
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
Don't know which .ko file are you refering to but they usually goes to /system/lib/modules

That's a very known downgrade issue, specially for fat PS3... afaik there isn't a 100% working solution yet.
[HD2 Android SD Development] wabanti:
THX mangahoteles!!! It works sooooo great for me. And i can play for the first time: White Knight Chronicles! At next step i try to find another android rom with more compa. as the one i use. in this rom i have no hsdpa, ringtone (every time someone calls it start the audiobook "the hobbit" from j.r.r. tolkien:-)))), ect...
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
You don't have to delete data file!!! If you don't have the new options in GScript, it means you have an older GScript.apk in your "AndroidApps" folder, simply overwrite with new one...
[HD2 Android SD Development] Spendy:
I cannot get this working, I can see the differentr firmwares in GScript but I can't get it working? Can someone please tell me if I have to click on the firmware Hermes 3.41 for example and then plug it into PS3? Would have been nice to have some instructions as to how to run the file? Please can someone let me know. I have modded Wii and PSP consoles but I just can't get this working.

Oh foprgot to mention my ps3 is on 3.41
[HD2 Android SD Development] leepriestenator:
@ Spendy

It's actually quite simple. Since you've mentioned that your FW is 3.41, all you have to do is select either one of the payloads (hacks) (PL3 FW3.4q or Hermes FW 3.41). I am not sure about why there 2 types of hacks. Maybe someone else can shed some light on that.

1) Make sure your PS3 is powered off (yank out the power cord)

2) Select the appropriate payload in the G-Script list

3) Plug the phone via USB cable to your PS3

4) Stick the power cord back into the mains and then hit the Power Button and then immediately hit the Eject Button

5) Once your PS3 boots up, you should see an option under games which read "Install Package Files"

6) Google "Backup Manager PS3". Once you get the file (it should be *.pkg file), copy it to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB drive (with only one partition) and connect the drive to your PS3.

7) You should now be able to see the file that you copied over to the USB drive under "Install Package Files"

8) Install it and you are done.
[HD2 Android SD Development] FabianVerin16:
LOL, at least when I ovewrited with new GScript, nothing happened it was like before. Then I tried deleting data file, when I did it, Gscript was " like updated "
[HD2 Android SD Development] Spendy:
Thanks for that, Yes I ran Hermes FW 3.41 and said complete, Then I came out to main menu and then plugged in powered up the PS3 and pressed eject and it worked fine. Was just about to ask about the files but you have listed them so will google it and download the "backup Manager" All I need to do tonight is work out how to transfer games downloaded off the net but I am sure I will be able to figure this out. :-)
[HD2 Android SD Development] BigMillerTime:
Thanks for the hard work fellas! Appreciated!
[HD2 Android SD Development] leepriestenator:
@Spendy,

Well that's just PART 1. The second part is using the backup manager to backup your Game BD to either Internal / External Storage. That's simple. You'll figure it out.

What I can't figure out is how to load my backed up games.
[HD2 Android SD Development] TheInVisibleGoD:
I missed the crucial point... :P I mean you have to uninstall the old one first, then overwrite in "AndroidApps" or install the new one manually! ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] makentor:
DarkStone & Mangahoteles

thx alot for helping & support many many HD2 lovers
[HD2 Android SD Development] jahmezis45:
why doesnt the multiupload link work for me? it keeps redirecting me!