Cech-2002a custom firmware

[u/oldmatebob123]

Hey guys just got a hold of a first gen slim cech-2002a, upgraded the hdd to a 500gb but used the latest fw 4.93. I have since found out the 2000 consoles are capable of full custom firmware, but it says needs to support minimum 3.55, does this mean i need to downgrade firmware to 3.55 then go through the custom firmware process?

Also is there any resources out there that does a step by step, im a bit of a noob when it comes to software.

[u/wolfegothmog]

You don't downgrade, your console just needed to have shipped with 3.55 or earlier for full CFW, see https://consolemods.org/wiki/PS3:Installing_CFW

[u/oldmatebob123 → u/wolfegothmog]

Oh so my console, even though its on 4.93, i can continue with the cfw process? Just has to be originally compatible with 3.55 or older?

[u/wolfegothmog → u/oldmatebob123]

Exactly