How to Convert a Jailbroken PS3 from CEX to DEX with Rebug CFW

This tutorial aims to show you how to easily convert a jailbroken PS3 with standard retail (CEX) firmware to debug/developer (DEX) firmware! This will allow you to use your PS3 to easily develop, debug, and modify apps/games in real time. This tutorial assumes you have a jailbroken PS3 and at least a basic understanding of how to utilize it. This will go through the process of installing a CEX version of REBUG CFW, installing REBUG Toolbox, converting the console to DEX, and finally installing a DEX version of REBUG CFW.
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[@s10meb95]

As a Brit seeing the phrase CEX to DEX confused me. CEX is our second hand videogame/electronics chain. Great video btw

[@MrMario2011]

I can totally see the confusion. 🤣

[@Sculas]

Here in the Netherlands we have them too 😂

[@lilwinkle5806]

Haha thats all i thought of when i was watching this haha

[@davidcope4527]

You're all lucky... My full name is David Leslie Cope... Look how bad that is with all this Down Loadable Content.. When playing arcade games I enter DLC at high score table.. see what I mean.. lol

[@basicgamer699]

I like Cex gaming store

[@dragonicankh]

Absolutely very helpful because its nice to be able todo a few extra things with the PS3 in DEX mode. But i'd love to see a Tutorial on DEX to CEX. Always helpful to have a reversal how to video!

[@thelifeofsantiii]

hey im new to ps3 jailbreak, and I just wanted to say what a pleasure it is to watch your videos, as it makes this whole process so safe and easy. thank you mario, you are the best person on youtube when it comes to tutorials. you explain everything perfectly

[@thepowerchannel]

I Love It When He Says Congratulations You Are Now On.... And Its Went Perfect I Feel I've Accomplished An Impossible Task Lmao

[@MrMario2011]

Big love!

[@thepowerchannel]

@@MrMario2011 Thank You For Your Dedicated Easy To Understand Tutorials Im Having A Blast Modding🙏

[@JuliuszMCMXCVII]

Worked flawlessly. Went from CEX 4.75 to DEX 4.84. Thanks a lot!

[@BleachBottle69]

You literally make the best tutorials. I greatly appreciate everything you do and I look forward to using more of your videos to help me out!!

[@TdPg3d]

Does it work with 4.86

[@TdPg3d]

Please respond

[@MrMario2011]

Appreciate ya

[@ElBribri]

Another great tutorial to try, just jailbroke my PS3 a couple days ago, now im looking for something to install in it

[@FrezzyYT]

Hey Mario, i like your video and I wish I still had my PS3. I had it until it broke one day before I got my PSP (which I Jailbroke from your video!) I am trying to find a PS3 for cheap and bring my nostalgia back.

[@carlosaroundtheworld]

It's a great video. I had old cfw, no idea what kind. With this tutorial I went thru very easy. No one forum can be compared. Thanks a lot. Sub done with no hasitation.

[@M-NX]

Thank You Again. Finaly i converted my Day1 PS3 60Gb Japanese with Rebug , CFW and DEX to MY ULTIMATE PS3 . It Plays everything, Japanese was stock, but now US AND PAL, PS1, PS2 and PS3.......... THANK YOU ALL @PSXPLOIT @REBUG and to Y O U ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@2Am.nights]

I need help

[@M-NX]

@@2Am.nights with what??

[@amazonindiax]

Super bro this really work on my ps3 slim cobra ferror 4.81 CEX..now my ps3 on rebug 4.84.2 DEX..and now I'm also go online...thanks bro

[@brodienelson7493]

Love you bro 🙏 been modding for years but still watch your videos

[@brodienelson7493]

here i am a year later and still watching lmaooo whats a g

[@jankybuckett]

I know this is a year old, I’m new to modding and I want to thank you for helping me jailbreak and getting mmCM and dex on my ps3.

[@isaiahvalenzuela473]

Did your ps3 say error when you downloaded the dex fiile??

[@savtech7sav344]

Aye thank you Mr Mario for listing to My Request.now I won't be bored. Amazing work.🤗🤗😊

[@AquilaIndigo]

Amazing tutorial, following you throughout the video was a pleasure and im on DEX now! Thank you so much man :)

[@foolishboyzz0069]

What does dex doM

[@foolishboyzz0069]

Do?

[@AquilaIndigo]

@@foolishboyzz0069 DEX means you run a firmware thats more stable with an ethernet cable connection, people that run CEX are more likely to have an WiFi connection. I prefer DEX since most of the menu’s/tools you are using will work way better with it :)

[@IHAT7G9]

I thank you very much. This was my dream. I am from Iraq. I searched for Arabic videos, and there is no solution. You are helped me

[@MrMario2011]

Shukran 🙏

[@IHAT7G9]

@@MrMario2011afoan

[@مانجاه]

@@MrMario2011 Rebug's site is down

[@i4mboyc]

it works!!!! thank u so much for this tuturial.

[@saceyktv]

tried to install the rebug but it says data is corrupted

[@brandonkoppers8267]

your amazing bro please dont stop the vids your amazing thanks for all your perfect ps3 i have now reached 2000 sold jailbroken ps3s

[@mab1776]

Can you cover how to upgrade to a larger HDD once already on REBUG DEX?

[@playsamay4]

I’ve just did it. Just flash original firmware onto the ps3, then put in the new drive, (if your on a nor system, re install ps3 os again) and redo mario’s cfw install video. Easy. Worked for me.

[@WillBytes]

playsamay4 No need to do the nand/nor flash from ps3xploit, just reinstall rebug from recovery after replacing your drive.

[@widjaoidwdiowajdiowa]

Mario I fucking love you! you have the by far best tutorials on this platform :) you've got my sub I've watched 4 of your tutorials now and they all worked first try. Much love man

[@RDJ134]

Another great PlayStation 3 video. I hope to see a how to play PSP and How to replace your HDD with a copy of the old one. I understood with the older versions of Rebug/toolbox it is a hit mis problem, i hope the new version is more reliabe so i can pick up a 2 or 4TB HDD :)

[@sniped9284]

Confusing at first but doing step by step easy. Thank you

[@emailphone4728]

Thank you Mr.Mario for all you content! It has helped me alot.

[@MrMario2011]

Glad to hear!

[@warping]

This is way easier then I expected. I semi bricked my ps3 and installed a lite version tho

[@dystopia2786]

Love the videos, keep up the awesome work! Not sure if you have one already or not but if not, I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind doing a video on installing otheros from scratch on the newest CFW. I and many people would greatly appreciate it as I can’t find any current info.

[@rinsakurai3252]

Thank You for the tutorial, Mr. Mario 2011.. It works!!! 😉😊😇👍

[@Basethagod]

We need a 4.90 update rebug toolbox for the people that are stuck on dex 4.90 and cant get online

[@MrMario2011]

That won't happen unless Rebug comes back. EVILNAT is the latest 4.90 DEX

[@jackkrauser7068]

hope u reach the million sub soon, good luck buddy

[@MrMario2011]

I don't want that.

[@IGNAlPhAfIgHtA2]

Thank you MrMario...im on Rebug 4.84.2 Dex now from 4.84.2 Cex

[@marinescubogdan7984]

Nice tutorial bro, made it from cex-dex. Legit video!! Thks bro.

[@MrMario2011]

As expected!

[@2Am.nights]

I need help

[@patrickhenderson7540]

Thanks for your work MrMario!

[@timnicenips3234]

Could you show us how to install mod menus? Offline/online preferred

[@WAXIIE]

There are lot of tutorials online. And even on the files, there is always a "read me" to explain to you.

[@zoeiashlynn]

You need Multiman

[@acewhite5721]

I don’t have the DEX/CEX functions. It saids to install REBUG REX EDITION first to access those functions. I just have a normal CEX system. Could I just use the UPDATE.PUP from the D-REX Link and update to that?

[@berkcanyalcn7735]

So you probably have 4.86 Rebug Lite. Open the Toolbox and Enable the QA. Then follow this video, as download the Rebug 4.84.2 REX first. (not the D-REX) and install it. Then the video says all.

[@Kevinw927]

that works so easily, thanks!

[@sinisterplayz5232]

THANK YOU SO MUCH :) I JUST SUBSCRIBED!

[@zerfexgaming9207]

Thanks soo much! Why would anyone dislike!?

[@MrMario2011]

Because I asked them to

[@DragonballZ4life99]

awesome video man thanks! subbed

[@ajfgaming7387]

You have helped me tremendously! Thanks so much man, I really appreciate it.

[@MrMario2011]

Glad to hear it!

[@virginmalibu5204]

whered you go for the rebug file? i cant seem too access the site

[@ajfgaming7387]

@@virginmalibu5204 I found a repository with all the files in there. If you'd like I can find the link for you.

[@yomamasofat5554]

So I have a CEX jailbroken ps3 and I clicked on a software that said convert cex to dex in *What's new* on ps3 menu downloaded it and now when I turn on my ps3 I get a black screen I cant insert discs and i can enter safe mod but no Matter what I press it goes back to a black screen

[@lilkazim5111]

I have the same problem

[@louis-davidboudrias330]

Lucidity got a solution now ?

[@OrSNCucumber]

Getting 8002F169, when I try to go from CEX to REX. Make sure you toggle the QA flag BEFORE the first update in the video.

[@tomtiger2468]

I've found that you can't follow this tutorial if you have a ps3 on 4.85 cex because these downloadable firmware's are lower that 4.85 (with the exception of the lite version) which cannot be installed as a result. The system will say the firmware is corrupt on the xmb or will say you need a firmware 4.85 or higher in restore so this means you have to wait for an updated firmware that is 4.85 or higher to follow this tutorial. Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong but I can't seem to be able to do this with my firmware at 4.85.

[@MrMario2011]

Answered in the video already this has to be done a Full Rebug CFW, not LITE. Follow my downgrade tutorial to get onto a full 4.84 Rebug CFW then follow this.

[@tomtiger2468]

@@MrMario2011 Hi thanks for the tip, it's funny that I actually did downgrade using your other tutorial before seeing your reply so thanks for that video.

[@TheMw2MoDz1]

Thanks so much Mario, you are awesome! :)

[@tjbjsand]

The download keeps saying it's corrupted but I have downloaded and re-downloaded it is need some help

[@darkcryroad6483]

kiyo boom same here

[@gdfschimpi007]

You need a jailbroken console....

[@darkcryroad6483]

gdfschimpi007 I do have a jailbroken ps3. I’m on cex and I’m on 3.55 and I can’t upgrade

[@gdfschimpi007]

@@darkcryroad6483 QA flag on 3.55. update to 4.xx rebug in recovery. double check your MD5 once copied to USB

[@darkcryroad6483]

gdfschimpi007 how do Oo update I’m recovery mode?

[@PenguinYayOne]

I think 84 degree Celsius is a bit high for the Cell

[@CThompson17]

I have a question. Would you know if it's possible to downgrade from CEX 4.85 to 4.84 in order to convert my CEX to DEX? There is currently no DEX for OFW for them to make a DEX version of Rebug on this current firmware. So, the info is a little outdated.

[@CThompson17]

I figured it out. Since the current firmware is 4.85 COBRA LITE, they don't have a DEX for the new one yet, so as long as you have the QA flag enabled in the REBUG Toolbox, you can install 4.84 REX, which I did. You just install it as a system update. Then I followed the video from then on to get D-REX installed. It was a bit scary since I've never downgraded my system before, but once I found out what to do, it was relatively simple.

[@xaviermcintyre1334]

CThompson17 you are a legend bro

[@I1fl]

the link have erorr 521

[@Sayntin]

Thanks, this worked great. Wish I never put LITE on this thing. DEX so much better.

[@anthonystaten6045]

bro i cant thank you enough ive been looking trying for so long to jailbreak my ps3 i subscribed and liked the video, is there anyway you can do a mod menu video?

[@zensohvh]

Look at Omar gohst's channel

[@1badba]

Thank you man much appreciated!!

[@MeCrazy516]

is this still recommended? rebug site seems to be dead i am on a newer firmware rebug lite

[@HunnaUpNext]

I appreciate this so much

[@topolatte]

Is there any solution in order to use the blu-ray player in DEX? (maybe an hybrid version between CEX and DEX) P.S. awsome vid as always :)

[@NuBoko]

Data is corrupt.... during update install

[@rayedshahid9689]

oh fu*k i dont have ps3 wrong video.btw love your video

[@Mk4twoG]

Thanks bro, I appreciate the videos

[@MrMario2011]

Glad you like them!

[@Jerwasbored]

Hwy mario, my rex and d rex files are coming out as text files , how do i get the pup files unless i did something wrong.

[@MrMario2011]

Read them

[@Jerwasbored]

@@MrMario2011 now I'm just having an error pop up when updateing to rex

[@Anthony-lt8dv]

So on the Overflow version in the “What’s New” I downloaded “CEX 2 DEX update” and now my ps3 won’t show up oh my tv and the controller also won’t turn on. The ps3 has a green light and doesn’t work. Can I get some help?

[@MrMario2011]

This video wouldn't be able to help you as this only covers the Rebug Toolbox conversion method on Rebug firmware. It would be worth asking on a forum such as PSX-Place.

[@lilkazim5111]

I have the same problem , even the safe mode won't work with me , i tired all the options but no results still light green and nothing appears on my tv ,

[@Anthony-lt8dv]

@Shocky Salvi I actually fixed it by wiping all data on the hard drive in safe mode and then putting the 4.85 OFW

[@jasonhudson7368]

“This data is corrupted (80029CCA)”

[@PulseOver]

And my

[@aspiringice1871]

Jason Hudson toggle qa flag or just install on recovery mode

[@demonicak2273]

It happens to me you have to re download

[@kairoshake]

you are the best you are the best YOU ARE THE BEST

[@KOZZZMOSLB]

I'm on firmware 4.86. CEX is running. Can I convert to DEX? So far I've had no luck even though this is an AWESOME tutorial!

[@lillui1212]

Not hating or anything but next time please put a warning on your video stating that when you transfer from cex to dex you will no longer be able to sign into psn and you will need a new CID

[@MrMario2011]

Good looking out. Although you will not need a new CID, you can use your existing one but will need a tool such as PSNpatch to get onto PSN.

[@lillui1212]

LUZMODZZ you have to get a new console id by either paying for it or if you have an extra PlayStation KZbin how to use the console id from there

[@WILLZE]

lil lui PSNpatch got me online no problems took a few minutes , no need for a new console ID!

[@WILLZE]

Ashton Dent Hold X until you hear a beep , Done . You can now sign in to PSN

[@WILLZE]

@Ashton Dent Or try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXWxYqZje7idfbM

[@babyglokkd8701]

Thanks now I’m in Dex

[@derarhamdan7054]

Can u sign on psn after the normal protective process

[@CS-ct2df]

when i try to update via storage i agree everything and when it reaches 70% it says error data is corrupted i already jailbroked my ps3 as your tutorials can anyone help me please

[@John-ji4xo]

Download the file again and eject the usb safely

[@EODYT]

Back in my day we used to use cmd to patch nor dumps lmao

[@CThompson17]

Anyone got links to show what can be done with a DEX converted system?

[@cien0000]

Nice but, why didn’t you “export “ your flash in cex/dex?

[@MrMario2011]

Wasn't needed for what was being done here.

[@cien0000]

MrMario2011 true but, if you want to go back like you said?

[@MrMario2011]

Reverse process - Switch to CEX in Toolbox then install a CEX firmware of your choosing.

[@cien0000]

MrMario2011 i know that bro, but export the flash in cex/dex it’s a must if something goes wrong and it dosnt take anything of time i recomend doing it . Nice tutorial as always ;)

[@NNBS_Hdz]

It work thank you so much😁😀

[@_DarkestBlue]

THANK YOU!!!

[@jamieborn3738]

Nice vid. Do you have a tutorial for jailbreaking a ps3 on dex ?

[@MrMario2011]

Sounds like you're already jailbroken.

[@jamieborn3738]

@@MrMario2011 i have a ps3 on cex . I just spoofed the update on SEN ENABLER. but i am going to jailbreak another ps3 that's below 3000 cech from scratch. I wanted to jailbreak it on DEX from scratch and wondered if you had a video from scratch. I am learning and kinda new to all of this . Thanks

[@destroyerrebug6920]

thx bro your a big help :)

[@CarPort-ny4dm]

CFW 4.85 Spy Cobra... Rebug only 4.84 Full version, but not installable... Rebug 4.85 is only Lite version... Did this lite version also work? Update: first flash the 4.85 Lite version, in the Toolbox menu toggle qa like Mario in the Video, then install the old 4.84 firmware and follow the next steps (key backup, LVL2 Convert...) It works, thanks!

[@vein444]

after doing this if it doesnt let you sign in, go to RebugToolbox/Utilities/Change Active PS3ID and change it to Use EID5 : 87 (CEX)

[@ToobRust]

THANK YOU

[@vein444]

videos no problem, if you figure out a way you dont need to do it everytime you boot up, let me know please😁

[@AmazonScammer]

I can't sign into my PSN now WTH

[@glace4063]

AmazonScammer same, u Know what happened ?

[@NUKELEDGE]

@@glace4063 You got banned.

[@x_cheezyz2805]

When i try to do the software update via storage i get a notification saying the data is corrupted. What do i do? or what did i do wrong

[@LA252SG]

Best tutorial💯💯💪🏽

[@MrMario2011]

Glad it helped

[@theycallmeparadox8082]

Thank you so much I’ve Been wanting to do this for.years but I’ve been scared of getting a virus on my computer

[@choukrineggaz8037]

Thank you very much

[@usmans5027]

I'm on Ferrox cobra for 4.87, will rebug toolbox still work?

[@morris859]

Somebody please help me, do I lose my games and saved PS3 data when I do a system update with rebug ??

[@TtEL]

Note: The latest version is for firmware 4.84

[@jasonhudson7368]

It gives me an error code when I download the Rex update

[@draxpio4691]

Hi mr mario well i cant update it gets to about 80% then it says the data is corrupted. I don’t understand now what to do plz help.

[@anthonyyvalle]

I’m on Rebug 4.86.1 LITE, is it worth going down to 4.84.2? (it’s the newest version of DEX I can find)

[@SwitchAzlain]

when i download the files just a text document ??

[@jamieborn3738]

Good video. I spoofed my jailbroken Cex ( Rebug ) to the latest 4.86 using the Sen Enabler. I wanted to convert from Cex to Dex . My question is will the conversion effect or wipe any mod menu's i have already installed on my console. Second question is shall i wait for the rebug 4.86 update to be released on cex. Download that first then do the conversion to Dex then download the firmware for 4.86 Dex? Bearing in mind my system says it is 4.86 because i spoofed it via the Sen enabler

[@lordcanti]

Very nice tutorial! I'll likely update to rebug. I'm rocking 4.xx rogero atm

[@MrMario2011]

REBUG is awesome, man.

[@mx7372]

Mine shows up as a txt file

[@ethelmonk]

Thanks Mr Mario

[@MrMario2011]

You're welcome!

[@xandreminnaar8649]

it does not want to install on recovery mode and says it is corrupted on xmb screen and i copied it correctly on to my usb

[@itsboschh]

REX installation is saying its corrupted, also tried in safe mode and it didn't work. HELP PLEASE

[@jessecaldwell7402]

I'm having the same issue. I haven't been on in ages so im running 4.70 DEX and I've tried installing an earlier version, tried QA toggle and even tried in recovery mode but nothing works

[@itsboschh]

@@jessecaldwell7402 it bricked my ps3 hahahhaha

[@jessecaldwell7402]

@@itsboschh I ended up finding the resolution to my issue haha. I just needed to downoad the D-REX

[@Sylveon9021]

The video title confused me cex to dex because in the UK thats a second hand video-game shop

[@trancegotten3699]

And what I win if I go from cex to dex?

[@KayF82]

um ive done evrything but its says error and cant play online

[@kewepemero9791]

When I try to install Rebug rex it says data is corrupted. Please help

[@tjbjsand]

I got mine working

[@kewepemero9791]

@@tjbjsand how???

[@blue_ex3852]

You’re so amazing!!!!!

[@OnTheCouchWithAC]

Does converting to DEX change the system's ACT and IDPS? I'm only wondering 'cause I have PKG file games that I have installed stop working for seemingly no reason after doing this conversion. They seem to still be licensed to me, but they fail to start. Any clue on why that happens?

[@phill5025]

When I install D-Rex I'm given an error message that says "no applicable update data was found". I know for sure that I used the correct file and named it PS3UPDAT. Idk what else I can do

[@xXDopamineInbalanceXx]

Having the same problem. I think it has to do with the latest PS3 update, version 4.86.

[@wahidahmad]

Hello sir I need system conversion files The website is not working

[@Tempest-Artika]

Thanks alot