README.md

PyPS3tools

A suite of Python tools for validating, manipulating, and re-building PS3 flash memory dump files (NOR/NAND/EMMC).

Disclaimer

Warning

COMPATIBLE WITH PYTHON 3.

ALL THESE SOFTWARES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. USE THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. The author accepts no responsibility for the consequences of your use of them.

Installation & Usage

Linux / macOS

Requirements:

• Python 3.x
• Tkinter (usually included, but can be installed via sudo apt-get install python3-tk)

Running the GUI:

1. Open a terminal in the tool's directory
2. Run the following command:

   python3 checker_gui.py

   (Or make it executable with chmod +x checker_gui.py and run ./checker_gui.py)

Running CLI Tools: Pass the dump file as an argument:

python3 checker_py3.py dump.bin

Windows

Method 1: Drag & Drop (Easiest for CLI) For the command-line scripts, you can simply drag and drop your .bin dump file onto the corresponding drag&drop_your_dump_here.bat file

Method 2: Graphical Interface To use the new GUI:

1. Ensure Python 3 is installed.
2. Open a terminal in the tool's directory
3. Run the following command:

   python3 checker_gui.py

Credits

• Thanks to the entire PS3 dev community.
• Special thanks to LS beta testers.