PS3 firmware 2.0 breaks WiFi
The latest firmware update for the PS3 (v2.0) for some reason removes wireless configuration from your PSUbuntu Network Manager.
The solution is to upgrade your kernel using the linux-kernel-2.6.23-rc7_tools package.
Here’s how to do it:
- Get the tar file and copy it to your PSUbuntu Desktop (use a usb-stick or other media)
- Extract the files and run the .deb files linux-headers.., linux-image.., and wifi-radar (wifi-radar not necessary?)
- Reboot, and your wireless network shold be available again.
If anyone has any idea as to why this happened, or if there are other ways to get Wifi back, let us know!
See this forum thread for more.
WizzyWizz said
am November 11 2007 @ 3:21 pm
Hate to say I told you so:-))
FYI: The mixer is bricked after installing this kernel. I think you can –reconfigure it though.
L8erz,
WizzyWizz
mmeir said
am November 12 2007 @ 4:24 pm
mine diddnt break for some reason, im gonna update anyway though
Linux - Ubuntu 7.10 installieren - Sony PS3 Forum said
am November 12 2007 @ 9:23 pm
[...] sodele: Um WLAN mit WPA zu nutzen, m?sst ihr wohl dieses Kernel von psubuntu.com installieren: psubuntu.com | Ubuntu on a Playstation 3 ? Blog Archive ? PS3 firmware 2.0 breaks WiFi @sinnFein: wo genau gibst du boot-game-os ein und was meinst du genau mit dem otheros? [...]
Golden said
am November 15 2007 @ 3:49 pm
At least, this kernel is not correctly compiled & lot of options from the standard PS3 unbuntu distri are not enabled in this one like PPP/MPPE, ect…. !
So, I revert back to the 2.6.22 coming from the unbuntu distri, & my PS3 is connected with a network cable ! bye bye WiFi until someone nows exactly how to compile the kernel with the correct options…..
Ziwei said
am November 19 2007 @ 9:24 pm
It does detect my wireless card, but I dont think it works with WEP HEX encryption. So mine still not working.
Linux - Kein Internet nach Firmware Update PS3 Forum - Seite 2 - Sony PS3 Forum said
am November 21 2007 @ 8:41 pm
[...] AW: Kein Internet nach Firmware Update - vor einer Minute du musst die Patches von hier einspielen: psubuntu.com | Ubuntu on a Playstation 3 ? Blog Archive ? PS3 firmware 2.0 breaks WiFi [...]
Linux - Kein Internet nach Firmware Update PS3 Forum - Seite 2 - Sony PS3 Forum said
am November 22 2007 @ 11:59 am
[...] AW: Kein Internet nach Firmware Update - vor 15 Stunden du musst die Patches von hier einspielen: psubuntu.com | Ubuntu on a Playstation 3 ? Blog Archive ? PS3 firmware 2.0 breaks WiFi [...]
Elric said
am November 23 2007 @ 1:01 pm
There is something wrong with the link to download the package. I keep getting:
Network Error (tcp_error)
A communication error occurred: “”
The Web Server may be down, too busy, or experiencing other problems preventing it from responding to requests. You may wish to try again at a later time.
For assistance, contact your network support team.
If someone has the package they can e-mail me that would be great. girstefi@aol.com
Cheers,
Elric
Anonymous said
am December 8 2007 @ 7:00 pm
The sound driver doesn’t appear to work with this kernel build. However, I was able to get wireless.
Ubuntu@MacVillage » Drahtloses Durcheinander said
am December 15 2007 @ 5:37 pm
[...] einwählen möchte), funktioniert es wieder nicht. Abhilfe schafft ein anderer Kernel, den es bei PSUbuntu gibt. Aber auch mit diesem ist kein WPA möglich. Es gibt noch viel zu tun, um die PS3 zum [...]
Santos_IRL said
am December 18 2007 @ 7:17 pm
Above fix is great thanks. I just upgraded to 2.10 fw and now Ubuntu won’t start. Hangs at “Booting system…”
steve said
am December 20 2007 @ 9:30 pm
yea….mine hangs at booting system as well now….
kala said
am December 21 2007 @ 1:04 am
same here
Anonymous said
am December 21 2007 @ 5:19 pm
Maybe I will wait for PS3 to be EOL. Just kidding, it is frustrating to not be able to get into Linux with FW2.10. If I go to another kernel, I have to go without wireless (that is the reason I chose to use this build). What needs to happen? Can I help? I know how to apply patches, etc.. I can compile kernels on a x86 machine, but I only have the PS3 Cell/PowerPC.
Timi_67 said
am December 26 2007 @ 3:13 pm
Yeap, samething here…
It boots with ‘old’ kernel, but AGAIN without wireless connection!
Damn it! With every firmware update the same proplem, how can it be so? Have Sony forgot whole linux promises? So frustating… I may sold whole thing away soon…
Anonymous said
am December 29 2007 @ 5:19 am
It’s possible to get your system up and running again. I figured it out before Christmas. It is not for the faint of heart. And, I had wireless internet only and a x86 machine to do this. And I have 2.6.24-rc6!
It is great to see more kernel features on my PS3 now..
Check out the dmesg:
Linux version 2.6.24-rc6-gbb84fe8d-dirty (root@ps3) (gcc version 4.1.3 20070929 (prerelease) (Ubuntu 4.1.2-16ubuntu2)) #3 SMP Mon Dec 24 10:24:02 EST 2007
I got the newest copy of git ps3-linux branch on git.kernel.org. From the same developer, I needed his new patched kboot image (otheros.bld) because of the frame buffer issue and installed on to my PS3 using the main PS3 Menu. I then located a cross compiler on the internet that could cross compile powerpc on a X86. I cross compiled the kernel on a x86 using the old working kernel config file from my ps3. To get the old working kernel config I copied from the ps3 through a flash disk to my x86 machine. I mounted the hard drive as non -readonly and mount my flash drive using the new kboot build using busybox. You can use your old working config file and work it on up the 2.6.24 config settings when you go to compile the kernel. I switched all the m type config settings to y so what I needed would be in the kernel. I did not want to hassle moving the modules to the ps3. Anything new i did not add. I had to specifically say no to Video related config setting (I got black screen with that build). I also had to add FUSE support for sshfs. So in doing all this, I did not need the initrd, I just need the zimage.ps3 (kernel) and installed it back on the ps3 with a kboot.conf pointing to the new kernel. I noticed the developer also has a build of the kernel, but i decided not to use it, because I knew config used earlier working. Perhaps, you could not only try his kboot, but his kernel and initrd also, but who knows what modules are needed.
I am good to go and have been using my PS3 a few days after the kernel was bad. To tell you the truth, I really don’t need the psubuntu build anymore, but I sure appreciate the good start. I needed wireless. The new ps3-linux git rc6 seems to be good!
RAFAEL said
am December 29 2007 @ 6:04 am
MY WIFI UBUNTU WON’T STAR THANKS TO THE FW 2.10
Dave said
am December 30 2007 @ 3:55 pm
Hey there everyone I know this is slightly off the subject in question but if you have a ps3 then you must try this it’s a small glitch within the playstation network which allows you to hack into any playstation account my friend shown me last week and now I want to show the world just follow the simple instructions below it only takes a minuite
Firstly open a new message from your playstation 3
In the To box type in the user ID PS_BOT00863
In the subject box type CHK PSSWD
Now in the message box type your victims user ID
Line break and type in your login email
Line break again and type in your login password
Now just send
This tricks the system into thinking it is recovering your details when in fact you will be sent back your victims login email and password usually within 24 hours
joske said
am January 3 2008 @ 5:34 pm
do you think we’re all stupid, dave?
freddy said
am January 5 2008 @ 5:52 pm
Help, Help
After i had installed then new kernel, system do not boot.
AT the Kboot-Prompt i see;
Loading Kernel with initrd … success
Booting system
-
the system will complety hang.
This will happen with Ubunty Feistsy oder Gutsy.
Thanks for Help
amipal said
am January 7 2008 @ 3:48 pm
I also installed the new kernel, and it now freezes at the kboot prompt.
ubuntu said
am January 10 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Ja ich hab auch das problem das sich die ps3 nach der installation der kernel aufhängt jemand ne idee wie man das wieder hinbekommt ?
jeery said
am January 10 2008 @ 9:39 pm
it doent get off booting system
jeery said
am January 10 2008 @ 9:40 pm
it doesnt get booting system
moulson said
am January 11 2008 @ 3:42 pm
In response to an earlier comment - I can confirm that using a usb wireless adaptor (3com in my case) works! clumsy but easy.
Cmurdoc said
am January 12 2008 @ 3:07 pm
I am also having the same issue with booting. It sounds like most of us are amateur linux users, so if you are an experienced linux user, please give us some instructions on how to get into ubuntu again from the kboot screen.
GameEs said
am January 12 2008 @ 10:35 pm
Oh my god ! It freeze at booting system… What I can do ? :(((( Damn… I must reinstall system ???!!!
Jeff said
am January 13 2008 @ 12:17 pm
I’m getting the same problem.
‘AT the Kboot-Prompt i see;
Loading Kernel with initrd … success
Booting system’
Then it freezes. As Cmurdoc said, most of us seem to be amateur linux users, anyon have any idea of what to do? =\
Cmurdoc said
am January 13 2008 @ 4:44 pm
I have since reinstalled Ubuntu because I do not have enough know how to fix my freezing issue upon booting.
Is anyone able to get the internet to work by plugging it in directly to a router instead of using the wireless? I am unable to do so.
Oswallt said
am January 15 2008 @ 2:39 pm
From a forum post about this I found you can type “old” (without the quotation marks) at the kboot: prompt to boot with your previously working kernel.
Wired Lan problems - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net said
am January 16 2008 @ 1:48 am
[...] recommend keeping it, but it is a fun experience . Me and my friend had the same problem, and here is the fix we found. It worked great. btw, that psubuntu is the best site to go to when you need help. (we [...]
xturbo said
am January 16 2008 @ 2:17 am
-_- after this kernel my ps3 freeze on
“booting system…”
u can’t get it work again except by reinstalling the OS…
& that’s what i did
well…
how about if i connect my ps3 to wired and update Ubuntu
will this fix the wifi or they didn’t release a fix yet??
if any one tried tell me plz
Wired Lan problems - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net said
am January 16 2008 @ 3:42 am
[...] keeping it, but it is a fun experience . Back on Topic: Me and my friend had the same problem, and here is the fix we found. It worked great. btw, that psubuntu is the best site to go to when you need help. (we [...]
eko2 said
am January 21 2008 @ 7:52 am
ok well for those of u who cant boot, when you have to press enter (before it boots) just type “old” when it asks to boot and then press enter… temp fix, but not loading the new kernel
(if old doesnt work try “linux”)
Cmurdoc said
am January 26 2008 @ 1:38 pm
To all of my Linux beginners like myself, I went to my local library and checked out some linux books, they have a lot of useful information about how to use the shell (similar to the windows dos prompt). I’m no expert yet, but I feel a tad more comfortable now navigating around in ubuntu. I haven’t found a fix for the wifi yet, but as soon as i do, i will post.
Cmurdoc said
am January 26 2008 @ 2:52 pm
Thank you eko2! I tried to install the linux-image only to see if maybe they needed to be installed independently with a restart and it did not work. So i typed in “old” after an unsuccessful boot and it worked! Now i can continue screwing around with this thing. Thank you!
eko2 said
am January 28 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Ok, so I have successfully installed ubuntu 7.10 on my ps3 with fw 2.10. as many of you may have guessed it works flawlessly with the exception of wifi. I have gone through multiple kernel install guides to no prevail. I have tried both the 2.6.23 rc6 and rc7 and 2.6.24 kernels. I also have tried many of the patched/alternative otheros.bld. so heres my problem, while most of the kernels I have tried freeze at boot, the 2.6.23 updated from Geoff’s ADDON cd (2007 12 20) WORKS! check below for the link to Marty_McFly’s post that was so helpful in installing 2.6.23… one problem remains however, the usb drivers seem to be non existant as I cant use any usb mouses or keyboards with this kernel. does anyone know how to get USB working? I have tried multiple mouses and I know its the USB ports being dissabled because they dont even provide usb power.
http://psubuntu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6158#6158
JAMES said
am February 17 2008 @ 12:41 am
I TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM MINE FREZZES UP ON THE KBOOT LOADING SCREEN
DannusMaxwell said
am February 25 2008 @ 3:46 am
Ok heres my problem… i do not have the old versions of ubuntu but i do have the 7.10 image file and fw 2.10 every time i try to load it it says error cannot read block or some thing like that. what do i do.
Dopple said
am March 7 2008 @ 11:08 pm
Is there anyone that can actually shed any light on this issue? It has been posted on since Santos_IRL posted on December 18, 2007. I’m going to throw myself into this at the weekend. I promise I will post back once I find out.
Dopple said
am March 8 2008 @ 10:35 am
Using the tutorial http://psubuntu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2349 I fall at the first hurdle where it tells you to install rpm2cpio. Does anyone know where to get a .deb package to install rpm?
zxc said
am March 9 2008 @ 3:37 am
Dopple, just use sudo apt-get install rpm
jerndoe said
am March 22 2008 @ 1:48 pm
Dopple, zxc
apt-get install rpm says something about not needing the packages, ie. it wont installl rpm (or rpm2cpio)
this post solved the problem
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=653953
Basically, go to System -> Administration -> Software sources and check the 4 first options under “Downloadable from the Internet”, this will make you install the rpm packages with “apt-get install rpm” including rpm2cpio.
-jerndoe
Espionage724 said
am May 6 2008 @ 2:46 pm
Lol linux (or any third party OS) will not “break” your PS3….your normal PS3 OS (XMB) is unaffected by what you do in linux. So…ya its not broken…unless you did something to make it overheat (overclock) or something…
Anonymous said
am May 28 2008 @ 9:43 am
No wifi on Ubuntu then fuck it
Back to Ps3 browsing
Help With Ubuntu - PS3HaX Network - PS3 Hacks said
am June 9 2008 @ 8:24 pm
[...] I’m pretty sure you have to download you need to download a new kernel which can be found here: psubuntu.com | Ubuntu on a Playstation 3 ? PS3 firmware 2.0 breaks WiFi [...]
Dopple said
am June 17 2008 @ 9:06 am
The problem there is that I do not have my ps3 connected to the internet (for obvious reasons). Is there not another more up to date release of the ps3 version of ubuntu with the new kernal? It would save people all this pissing around.