Basic Requirements for JAILBREAKING
General Rule
PS3 unit with at least Official Firmware 3.55 and below, beyond 3.55 (e.g. 3.56) then the unit is not Jailbreakable.
OVERVIEW OF PS3 JAILBREAK
PRO/s
1. Enable to run Homebrews and other 3rd Party Progmrams
2. Run back-up games
3. Somehow spare your Blu Ray drive since most of the time you game will run either on external or internal hard disk. (Prolong Blu Ray Drive lifespan)
4. Theoretically has a faster loading time since the games are directly boot from internal or external hard disk.
5. Generally cheaper ( Arrrrr!)
CON/s
1. No PSN access
2. Basically you will always be left behind in terms of features that the Official firmware has/have since you have to be at least one step behind the OFW.
3. Need some technical knowledge and understanding of the system
KMEAW'S 3.55 CUSTOM FIRMWARE (Tutorial & Guide)
First and foremost I don't take any credit from this Custom Firmware, I'm just sharing my thoughts and knowledge on what are the precautions to take note and provide a step by step procedure on how to install the CFW.
Basic Requirement/s
-Your unit must be in Official 3.55 Ofiicial Firmware so if you're on 3.50 OFW and below (e.g. 3.42 , 3.41 ) you will have to update your system to OFW 3.55.
-Avoid any electrical shortage or instability during the update as it might interrupt during the installation that could lead to bricked system.
-Flash Disk on FAT32 format
Installation
Download the CFW
HERE
Make all the necessary folder on your Flash Disk
http://asia.playstation.com/resources/get/9193fee7f80f78213e5ff34f935101f010d7896b
Paste the downloaded CFW inside the UPDATE folder
Update Procedure
1. Insert the storage media or USB device. that contains the update data in the PS3 system.
2. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press ok
3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the ok button.
The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
4. Start the update data.
Press the ○ button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update. You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.
* Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
DONE...
To be continued....