How to Use PS3 Minimum Downgrade Version Checker to Find Out If Your PS3 Can Be Downgraded
How to Use PS3 Minimum Downgrade Version Checker to Find Out If Your PS3 Can Be Downgraded
If you want to downgrade your PS3 firmware to install custom firmware (CFW), you need to know the lowest firmware version that your PS3 can accept. This is also known as the base-factory-firmware or the minimum version checker (MinVerChk). In this article, we will show you how to use a simple tool called PS3 MinVerChk to find out this information.
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What is PS3 MinVerChk?
PS3 MinVerChk is a small program that displays the minimum firmware version that your PS3 can be downgraded to. It is created by Ifcaro and can be downloaded from PSX-Place [^1^]. It is not an official update, but a fake one that will fail and show you the required information.
How to Use PS3 MinVerChk?
To use PS3 MinVerChk, you will need a USB flash drive formatted to FAT32 and a computer. Follow these steps:
Download the PS3 MinVerChk.rar [^1^] file and extract the PS3UPDAT.PUP file using WinRar or any other archive software.
Create a new folder in the root of the USB flash drive and name it PS3.
Create another folder inside the PS3 folder and name it UPDATE.
Copy the PS3UPDAT.PUP file into the UPDATE folder. The final path should look like this: PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP
Insert the USB flash drive into your PS3 and turn it on.
Navigate to Settings > System Update > Update via Media Storage.
Select OK and agree to the terms and conditions.
The update will start and then fail with an error code. Don't worry, this is normal.
The screen will display the minimum firmware version that your PS3 can be downgraded to. For example, it may say "Update data of version 2.70 or later can be installed on this system". This means that your PS3 can be downgraded to 2.70 firmware.
What to Do Next?
If your PS3 can be downgraded to 3.55 firmware or lower, you can proceed with installing CFW on your console. You will need a hardware flasher such as E3 Flasher or Teensy++ 2.0 to do this. You can find more information and tutorials on how to do this on PSX-Place [^1^] or other PS3 hacking websites.
If your PS3 cannot be downgraded to 3.55 firmware or lower, you cannot install CFW on your console at the moment. However, you may still be able to use some alternative methods such as HEN (Homebrew Enabler) or HAN (Homebrew Activation) to run some homebrew applications and games on your console. You can also check for any future developments or exploits that may allow you to downgrade or jailbreak your PS3 in the future.
Conclusion
PS3 MinVerChk is a useful tool that lets you know the minimum firmware version that your PS3 can be downgraded to. This is important if you want to install CFW on your console and enjoy its full potential. However, you should always be careful when modifying your console and follow the instructions carefully. You should also backup your data and NAND/NOR flash before attempting any downgrade or jailbreak process.
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