PS3Break's are NOT the same!

Because of the ongoing delays of the original PSJailbreak device, and the original high-price, and with the public release of PSGroove, the Chinese cloners have seized the hole left and have been flooding the market to fill the demand of the PS3 owners wanting to be able to jailbreak their PS3 consoles, at a low price, with their PS3BREAK devices, which have also being sold under the names of "AmazeBREAK", and "USB-Break".

BUT Buyer beware, the reason why the price has been dropping so fast on these PS3BREAK devices, is with the world-wide shortage of ATMEL chips, there is very few of the original devices which can be easy updated using your PC, when new versions of PSGroove or others have been released.
As the stock has been arriving in the hands of the end-user now, it been found out there is TWO types of these BREAK devices, ones with the original ATMEL design that CAN BE UPGRADED with no problems, with just a push of the button, and installing the FLIP software!


AND another newer cheaper design using the PIC micro-controller, and it seems these cheaper ones have NOT been flashed with a boot-loader, which means they are NOT UPGRADEABLE making the end-user stuck in having to buy more hardware and do some soldering if he wishes to update the device.



basically if you got a:

"white" version of PS3break you have a ATMEL chip that can be upgraded with FLIP and without any troubles or any additional soldering work (thank God!).
"pink" version of PS3break you have a PIC micro controller with a FAKE upgrade button and it can't be upgraded (yet or not) as easy as ATMEL's version, probably needs soldering work. Bottom line: you can't update your PIC at the moment, no matter what resellers or manufacturer are saying!

PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR PS3 FOR NOW!

I've found an advertisement of this new psjailbreak clone called "PS3Break". I've checked their website ps3break.com and found info about this device:

PS3 Break, revolutionary, the inventory are being sold worldwide now! It is powerful to break through all PS3 barriers, perfectly supports

PS3 Break’s powerful R&D team will provide users with excellent services for software upgrading and technical support.  
 
A list of capabilities of the device:
1、Upgradeable hardware firmware thoroughly!

2、The key “Upgrade” for software upgrading and avoids to be blocked by SONY. Users can also upgrade the updated software through computer.
3、Reading speed will be 2 times faster and it makes users to play more smoothly.
4、Games can be copied and saved to internal or external hard disk, in this way, the expensive blue-ray driver and disc can be abandoned.
5、Plug & play USB port, the installation will be finished in a few seconds.
6、Homebrew software is supported.
7、Simple and clear illustrations will guide you to install step by step.
8、PS3 Break is compatible with all fat and slim model.


UPDATE: If someone has tried to re-flash the ps3break with PSGroove and succeeded, please post it here and I'll update it.


*Since several people are getting their ps3break (or other USB device a like) and having troubles with the "right" procedure of switching off/on the power on the console, I'm posting a little "guide" to do it correctly (a bit off topic this info, but worths to post it here):

Fat consoles (20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models): Just turn OFF the power supply main switch located at the back of your console (similar to the PS2 fat), plug to a USB port your device (ps3break, psjailbreak, etc.) and turn the power supply main switch ON, then press the ON/OFF button of your console and quickly press the EJECT button. That will allow to let the console boot in "jailbreak mode"

Slim consoles (120GB, 250GB, 160GB and 320GB? models): Unplug the power supply cord of the console, plug to a USB port your device (ps3break, psjailbreak, etc.) and plug in the power supply cord to the console, then press the ON/OFF button of your console and quickly press the EJECT button. That will allow to let the console boot in "jailbreak mode".

PS3 Break F.A.Q

Q: Is PS3break easy to install?
A: Yes, it is a groundbreaking plug & play solution. It can be fully installed in seconds, without modifying or opening your console.

Q:Does it permanently modify my console?
A:Certainly not, once the PS3break is removed, it is completely disabled.
Q:How to install the PS3break?
A:Please click here

Q:What is the warranty?
A:PS3break is sold with a 1 year warranty. All our resellers will take care of warranty issues.

Q: Why it is said an unknow USB device was found in the menu when I connect the PS3break with PS3. In addition, the dongle’s green light isn’t lighting. ?
A： Reffering to this message, it means the dongle doesn’t work normally. You need to check the following operations:
1. All external USB devices should be removed(including the USB cable to the controller) from the PS3 machine before the PS3 is started up.
2. Ensure the disc dive of the PS3 is empty
3. Ensure the PS3 system firmware is V3.41

4. On the preconditon as the above mentioned. Do as following:
(1) It’s important to make sure the power was cut off.

(2) Insert the PS3break dongle to the PS3 device.

(3) connect the power jack with PS3 device to enter its ready mode.

(4) Power on the console and press the Eject button very quick. The green light of the dongle will be flashing shortly after a sound beep from the console

(5) Once the sytem menu is appeared on the screen, the green light will switch on, which indicating the dongle works well. If not, you need to repeat this process.

Q: why the “manager.pkg ” file wasn’t appeared when I executed Install Package Files in the menu ?
A: Reffering to this problem, please sovle it as the following steps: 1. Ensure the dongle green light is switched on. If not, please refer to FAQ 1.

2. To ensure a copy of Backup Manager (manager.pkg) file in FAT32 format is copied on it. And it’s stored in the root volumn of the external USB storage. Otherwise, if it will be failure.

3. With the above 2 conditions are fulfilled, intert the external USB storage, choose “Install Package Files”, the “manager pkg” will come up，then choose and execute it.

Q：when I came back to the Games menu, to choose “Backup Manager”, the joystick of the controller refused to work, and cannot choose the files in the menu ?
A: After you choosing “Backup Manager” ，you may choose the games, delete some files or backup files,etc by using the cross-shaped control keys on the left of the joystick

Q: After I finished the backup of the file, I chose the game in “Backup Manager”menu, and execute “load”, an error message appeared, “please insert the original BD game disc”. Why ?
A: To load up the game, a leading disc is needed for loading the PS3 games by inserting any original BD game disc into the drive of the PS3

Q:When I loaded the created backup game, it was back to Games menu, the game

what I wanted hasn’t been loaded. What’s the reason ?
A: It’s normal, When you came back to Games menu, you may find the just created backup games was above the icon of “Backup Manager”. Choose and execute it." width="280" />
4. On the preconditon as the above mentioned. Do as following:
(1) It’s important to make sure the power was cut off.

(2) Insert the PS3break dongle to the PS3 device.

(3) connect the power jack with PS3 device to enter its ready mode.

(4) Power on the console and press the Eject button very quick. The green light of the dongle will be flashing shortly after a sound beep from the console

(5) Once the sytem menu is appeared on the screen, the green light will switch on, which indicating the dongle works well. If not, you need to repeat this process.

Q: why the “manager.pkg ” file wasn’t appeared when I executed Install Package Files in the menu ?
A: Reffering to this problem, please sovle it as the following steps: 1. Ensure the dongle green light is switched on. If not, please refer to FAQ 1.

2. To ensure a copy of Backup Manager (manager.pkg) file in FAT32 format is copied on it. And it’s stored in the root volumn of the external USB storage. Otherwise, if it will be failure.

3. With the above 2 conditions are fulfilled, intert the external USB storage, choose “Install Package Files”, the “manager pkg” will come up，then choose and execute it.

Q：when I came back to the Games menu, to choose “Backup Manager”, the joystick of the controller refused to work, and cannot choose the files in the menu ?
A: After you choosing “Backup Manager” ，you may choose the games, delete some files or backup files,etc by using the cross-shaped control keys on the left of the joystick

Q: After I finished the backup of the file, I chose the game in “Backup Manager”menu, and execute “load”, an error message appeared, “please insert the original BD game disc”. Why ?
A: To load up the game, a leading disc is needed for loading the PS3 games by inserting any original BD game disc into the drive of the PS3

Q:When I loaded the created backup game, it was back to Games menu, the game

what I wanted hasn’t been loaded. What’s the reason ?
A: It’s normal, When you came back to Games menu, you may find the just created backup games was above the icon of “Backup Manager”. Choose and execute it.

PS3 Break, perfectly supports all games for PS3 .

PS3 Break, revolutionary, the inventory are being sold worldwide now! It is powerful to break through all PS3 barriers, perfectly supports
PS3 Break’s powerful R&D team will provide users with excellent services for software upgrading and technical support.
1、Upgradeable hardware firmware thoroughly!
2、The key “Upgrade” for software upgrading and avoids to be blocked by SONY. Users can also upgrade the updated software through computer.
3、Reading speed will be 2 times faster and it makes users to play more smoothly.
4、Games can be copied and saved to internal or external hard disk, in this way, the expensive blue-ray driver and disc can be abandoned.
5、Plug & play USB port, the installation will be finished in a few seconds.
6、Homebrew software is supported.
7、Simple and clear illustrations will guide you to install step by step.
8、PS3 Break is compatible with all fat and slim model.

FAQ:

Q: Is PS3break easy to install?
A: Yes, it is a groundbreaking plug & play solution. It can be fully installed in seconds, without modifying or opening your console.

Q:Does it permanently modify my console?
A:Certainly not, once the PS3break is removed, it is completely disabled.
Q:How to install the PS3break?
A:Please click here

Q:What is the warranty?
A:PS3break is sold with a 1 year warranty. All our resellers will take care of warranty issues.

How to install the PS3break?

User Instructions :

Things you need

* PS3 with Firmware 3.41 installed

* A FAT32 formatted external USB storage with a copy of Backup Manager (manager.pkg)
on it. (Copy to the root of the external USB storage

* PS3Break Dongle

How to use PS3 Break Dongle

Step 1: Remove all the USB devices from PS3, make sure BD disc drive is empty. Power off the console, and connected the PS3Break Dongle to the PS3. Switch on PS3 again.

For the SLIM Model: You will also have to remove power chord before plugging in USB For the FAT model: Switching the power off shall do.

Step 2：Press the ‘Power’ button on the console and then press the ‘Eject’ button. You should notice a beep sound from the console. If PS3Break Dongle working properly, within few seconds the green indication LED at PS3Break Dongle will switch on.



If the LED not switch on it's not working.



Step 3: Once the PS3 Break Dongle loads, connect the external USB storage (with Backup Manager) to the PS3.

Step 4: Naviage to "Game Menu" and select the option "Install Package Files". Select "manager.pkg" which will basically install Backup Manager for you.



Install the “manager.pkg”



Successfully install the “manager.pkg”



Step 5: Back to Game Menu, select and execute Backup Manager



Step 6: Select “YES”



Step 7: Wait for few seconds for Backup Manager menu to appear，put in a original BD game disc which you need to backup and press "O". You will be asked then whether to make a back up on the internal HDD or the external USB storage device



Choose yes, if want backup the BD game to external USB storage device.



Choose yes, if want backup the BD game to PS3 build in internal hard drive.



Step 8: Backup in progress, please wait.



Step 9: After backup process back to Game Menu，and enter Backup Manager again.



Step 10: To load a previously created back up, insert any original BD game disc in console then select the desired back up from the Back Up Manager and press “X” to play the selected game. Without insert any original BD game disc, message below will pop out if press “X”.



Now press ”X” to play the selected backup game. You can also delete your previously created back up by pressing /\.



Step 11: You will automatically be redirected to the main menu where you can see the game installed and ready to be played.



Do not remove the PS3 Break while you play the game. It has to be connected at all the times while you are playing a game through back up.

PSP LCD Replacement Guide

Update PSP LCD Replacement now included below!


So, in response to the visits and questions -- I am putting together a quick guide and tutorial on how to do that. This guide will be updated to include more detail over time, and eventually become a step-by-step with pictures. For now, it will be pretty high-level -- but detailed enough for you to complete the job.
Let me start off by saying that the instant you start to undo the first screw on your Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), your warranty with Sony is void. However, if you call and tell Sony that you have a broken LCD, they will immediately flag your account and declare your warranty void anyways. So, in most cases you are in a no-lose situation -- because you have effectively already voided your warranty by breaking the PSP LCD screen.
Ok, now we can get started on the guide. Here is what you are gonig to need to complete the job:
•Replacement Sony PSP Screen with backlight. You can get parts that are just screens that you need to install the backlight in and use your current backlight or buy a complete LCD with backlight. Spend the extra couple of dollars and buy one with backlight, you will not regret it. Where should you buy your LCD Screen? A couple of options, you can follow the reputable advertisers on this page to their site by clicking. Or, you could give eBay a shot -- most vendors are international.

•Precision Screwdriver Set. If you do not have a small precision screwdriver set for eyeglasses or other small electronic, spend the $5 at Home Depot. Otherwise, you run a great risk of stripping out the screws on your Sony PSP while you try repair your broken LCD screen.

Now we can get started on the repair.
1.Layout the parts and screwdrivers and let everything come up to room temperature. For those of us who live in warm weather climates, this is not a big deal. However, if your garage is much colder or the parts are not at similar temperatures you could have issues in some circumstances.

2.There are six screws that you need to take out in order to open up your PSP case. Two of them are hidden underneath the battery. Before you can get to them, you must remove the black strip of tape near the bottom of the compartment. This is the warranty tape, removing it will expose the last two screws.

3.Carefully separate the plastic casing for your PSP by removing the top cover on your PSP and set it aside. This should separate very easily. If you have troubles removing it, there is still a screw left on your PSP.

4.Using a small, flat precision screwdriver (exacto knife may also work), pry the metal edges of the silver screen assembly from the LCD screen. The LCD should pop out, but the cables should still be attached by the clips.

5.Fold the screen down to expose the connections to the clips. Carefully release the clips from the front by gently lifting them with a flat-head screwdriver. Be extremely careful not to break the clips by applying too much pressure. A broken clip is the only thing that will require you to send your PSP into Sony for repair.

6.On the Sony Playstation Portable clips are lifted, the cables will slide out and your broken (shattered) LCD will be ready for disposal.

7.Lay the new LCD screen face down in front of your PSP so that you can access the cable clips and gently slide the cables all the way into the clips. (In some cases, the cables may not go in without a little help from a screwdrive or by slightly bending the cables. Be very careful if you need to use this method as you do not want to damage the leads of the cable.) Now, close the clips by snapping them down.

8.Fold the new Sony PSP LCD Screen up and snap it back into the metal assembly. Do not put on the LCD screen itself as it is very sensitive and you could crack it. Snap it in by pressing along the edges of the unit. It should go together very easily.

9.Place the cover back over your case and put all the screws back in.

10.Turn on your PSP and enjoy your new screen!

Did this guide help you out? Do you have any questions or need clarification? Go ahead and leave a comment or contact me for more information!