Developer Andy_MaN has been often updating PS4 Wee Tools (Syscon/NOR manipulation software) since its preliminary launch. The software retains getting higher and higher. Version 0.9.4 brings a partition analyzer/restoration mechanism and bug fixes.
What is PS4 Wee Tools
Syscon hacking has develop into a scorching matter on the PS4 because it permits some PS4 Firmware revert/Rollback, which is as shut as we’re attending to a downgrade of the console these days. Following Abkarino and Egycnq‘s launch of Syscon instruments earlier in 2023, developer Andy_MaN has been engaged on PS4 Wee Tools, a software that allows you to manipulate the PS4 NOR and Syscon.
From the official readme:
PS4 wee instruments is free open supply app, that helps to work with PS4 sflash(NOR) / syscon dumps.
Written in Python to maintain it easy.
Was examined with Python 3.8
PS4 Wee Tools Features
NOR software
- PS4 Nor dump information
- MD5, SKU, Region, SN / Mobo SN, Southbridge, Board ID
- Torus (WiFi), MAC, HDD, FW (present, minimal), FW2 ver likelihood
- Flags toggle:
- boot mode, protected boot, replace mode, arcade mode, kiosk mode (idu)
- registry restoration, manu, button swap, reminiscence funds, sluggish hdd mode
- System flags cleansing
- Memory clock enhancing (GDDR5)
- SAMU boot flag edit
- Downgrade by slot swap (FW revert)
- Legitimate CoreOS Patch
- Additional instruments
- Extract NOR’s partitions
- Build dump from extracted information
- View / Recover HDD EAP keys
- Get HDD EAP keys [keys.bin]
- EMC CFW for Aeolia
- Base validation and entropy stats
- Recovery corrupted partition
Syscon software
- Syscon verify
- Patchable standing verify
- SNVS blocks viewer (information and flatdata)
- Manual SNVS patch
- Auto SNVS patch (3 modes)
- SNVS rebuilding
- Boot mode choice
Common
- File browser
- Batch file rename (extract dump information to filename)
- Terminal (UART) with highlighting
- SPIway flasher
- Syscon r/w software by Abkarino
- Syscon reader by DarkNESmonk
- Multy information examine
- Pack / Unpack 2BLS information
The software itself isn’t helpful with out correct {hardware} (and matching expertise) to entry and patch the syscon. A Teensy 2.0++ can be your good friend right here, together with different required elements
What’s new in PS4 Wee Tools 0.9.4
Here’s what’s new since 0.7.5 (the final model I talked about):
v0.9.4
- Partition analyze and restoration
- Flags: energetic slot
- Code optimization
v0.9.3
- SCFlasher: Safe syscon erase
- NOR: fast reputable patch (drag&drop 2 dumps on run.bat)
- SC: “full” clear
- SC: autopatch now works with any* syscon
- SC: Method B bugfix
- SC: guide patch now works with flatdata
- SC: reveals line counter
- utils bugfix
v0.9.0
- Syscon Flasher
- Legitimate CoreOS Patch
- Terminal: title reveals rx/tx bytes, present hidden bytes (swap), log to file
- Syscon software: Added FW md5 verify, patchable standing bugfix
- Batch rename (extract dump information to filename)
- Code optimization
- Some bugfixes
v0.8.9
- SPIway bug repair
- Mobo detecting replace
- Quick slot swap (leap to spiway)
v0.8.8
- SPIway flasher
- Flags toggler replace (uart second offset)
- Minor bug fixes
v0.8.7
- New md5 hashes (11.00)
- Board_id information
v0.8.6
v0.8.5
- UART terminal with syntax highlighting
- Integrated syscon reader (Arduino Nano V3)
- Preps for built-in flasher (SPIway & syscon)
- Accurate syscon patch and verify
- Syscon boot mode choice
- Syscon flatdata viewer
- FW 10.70 md5
- bug fixes
v0.8
- SNVS rebuilding (Syscon)
- Manual syscon patch permits to take away total block
- Tips for syscon patching
- Extra syscon patch (caught on FW replace)
- NVStorage class enhancements
v0.7.9
- EAP key restoration
- Some optimization
v0.7.8
- Added 6 patterns to fit switcher
- EMC CFW patcher for Aeolia
- UI bugs mounted
v0.7.7
- SLB2 pack / unpack
- File choice display improve
- Preparations for EMC cfw (Aeolia)
v0.7.6
- FW2 model assumption
- Validation display replace
Download PS4 Wee Tools
You can obtain PS4 Wee Tools from the undertaking’s github right here. Note that there isn’t an precise “launch” for model 0.9.4 but (on the time of writing newest is 0.9.0) however you’ll be able to merely obtain the supply and use it “as is” with Python.
Important disclaimer right here: as at all times, in case you don’t actually perceive what this software does, it means you’re not the audience for it 😉
Requirements:
- Teensy++ 2.0.
- (100 to 200)~ ohm resistor.
- wires.
- LQFP 64 – 100 Socket Adapter (Optional)
- Soldering expertise
(Alternatively, BwE have business options, which embody the {hardware}.)
Source: Andy_MaN
