PS3 4.87.1 PS3 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) - HFW is helpful for installing PS3HEN on 4.84/4.85/4.86/4.87 FW

UPDATE (May, 2022) 4.89 HFW Released see here.
. Original Article (4.84 HFW - March 2019): Huge News as the PS3 exploit ladder has taken a step up into 4.84 rung, with a new approach to bring back PS3Xploit functionality on 4.84. With a Hybrid Firmware (NOT A CFW) that can be installed on ANY MODEL PS3 over any Official Firmware (OFW) version. .The only thing this modified firmware essentially does is bring back the patched webkit from OFW 4.82 that was an entry point for PS3Xploit, if you recall when 4.84 was released developers @bguerville and @esc0rtd3w stated the exploit was not actually patched but rather only the webkit entry used was removed in 4.83+ which rendered the actual exploit unreachable (not patched and could be restored). Now the webkit is back for 4.84 OFW thanks to this new clever magic that has allowed OFW user's to use and install this slightly modified Firmware.​

So, what does all this mean? Now it will be just like it was back in 4.82 before PS3Xploit was "patched"(some ps3xploit tools need updated still) you will be able to install a CFW (on a CFW compatible model) and for those unfortunate user's that does not have a CFW Compatible model (i.e. SuperSlim/late slims) you have will have access to the HAN exploit . So for new user's or ones that updated, here is your second chances thanks to the efforts of the members of PS3Xploit Team and to @Joonie (waved magic wand on files) and prepared this magically release, @habib (for valuable input on this project) and @esc0rtd3w (work in porting ps3xploit tools to 4.84) ​

It has been an exciting month here at psx-place with so much progress on all fronts of the PS3 . the fuel of this project actually comes from a user simply igniting a spark with an idea as @Doge_Rules did with this thread truly making it a community effort. Updated - to version 4.84.2 (see details below)​

-STLcardsWS​

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4.91 HFW 4.90 HFW 4.89 HFW 4.88 HFW 4.87.1 HFW 4.86.1 HFW 4.85.1 HFW Original 4.84.2 Release (via Joonie) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Joonie is back again with 4.91 HFW


  • Joonie is back with an update to 4.90 with 4.90 HFW.

  • 4.89 HFW

  • 4.88 HFW:

  • UPDATE 4.87.1 RELEASED:​
    via @Joonie:
    It's been a while, saw a new FW dropped today. So here's yet another one for everyone.

    https://mega.nz/file/fAJFwSqL#PeQfhVjbGAi69S4Jr369Tly4trG4Y9ALqdlUIBzW8qk

    Since there's no change in the kernel, you may see a PS3HEN update anytime soon.

    Have fun and stay safe at home.


  • Release Post via Joonie
    .
    4.86.1 (HFW) Hybrid Firmware​
    It's been a while, saw a new FW dropped today. So here's yet another one for everyone.

    https://mega.nz/#!zIpFnDjB!PwJVSc15POf0jzFDQuUllxJahdzpnb48TW74hJOgjyc

    Since there's no change in the kernel, you should see a PS3HEN update anytime soon.

    Have fun and stay safe at home.​


  • Release Post via Joonie
    .Here's a little gift for everyone who has working PS3 (excluding RSOD or broken BD/BT units)

    Here's what we have found.
    Code: 
    1. no changes in Kernel
2. no changes in VSH
3. no changes in isolated loaders
4. Stability improved

    Enjoy your latest HFW 4.85.1 and stay tuned for more updates coming from various developers.

    Download link : https://mega.nz/#!SAYhnYYB!6CmxOz0H_pSuVRb4YZ7-lYvY66hP0LlohgVMWfFut4Q

    FYI @STLcardsWS @esc0rtd3w @habib @Zar @aldostools

    To devs - PS3HEN can literally be ported in 5 mins. or you could just use PS3HEN 2.3.1 and it should work right out of the box.

    To everyone else - Don't rush your update until all the tools get fully ported & released.

  • 4.84.2 HFW (Hybrid Firmware)
    Restores PS3Xploit Flasher/Tools & PS3Xploit HAN for 4.84 OFW user's​

    Today, we proudly present the very first modified OFW that can be installed on all PS3 models. (NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FULL BLOWN CFW, HOWEVER IT Allows you to run the patched webkit exploit that's ported to 4.84)​

    Yes, you didn't hear wrong, it can be installed over
    • ALL OFW versions on ALL PS3 models
      • ex) OFW 4.83, 4.84 , CECH-3XXX, CECH-4XXX and etc..

    We wanted this to be called "HHHFW" since it was Hybrid, Hack-able, HAN ready also inspired by @habib but let's call it HFW since this is Hybrid FW (Well you can call this MFW).

    The idea was reminded by some guy who didn't want to be annoying but actually ended up being helpful: @ psx-place.com

    Habib had this idea long time ago but the previous attempt was not successful due to lack of interest and preparation.

    As you all know, I recently started messing with my PS3 again and this idea was brought back.

    So then I went ahead and tried his magical idea.... after a few hours later... Boom!!, now we have HFW that works on all PS3 models (including 3K and 4K) that allows the previously patched exploit by using old webkit from 4.50 that's been used until 4.83. This method is rather hacky than technical, so I would like to leave this method under the radar for now until it gets patched out (this can easily be patched).

    What can you do with this HFW 4.84.1/2?
    1. You can use PSN since the FW is the latest.
    2. You can downgrade/Install CFW on your PS3 if your model is downgrade-able/hack-able (excluding CECH-3K and 4K)
    (The same capability as what you had for 4.82 OFW)
    3. You can use HAN and all the tools that worked up to 4.82 with this FW.
    4. You can always go back to the real OFW 4.84 if you wish.​

    To all scener's and developers
    • Please update the HAN toolbox or any xml that can support 4.84 if anyone's available.



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    .UPDATE 3-22-2019 - 4.84.2 Released
    .​
    HFW 4.84.2_PS3UPDAT.PUP
    • Bugfix : Fixed the installation issue with regions that use following languages
      English (UK), Turkish (Turkey), and Portugal (Brazil) , Thanks to @citra mulia to report the bug :)
    • upload_2019-3-22_0-1-23.png
    4.84_icon.jpg
    ,​
    System Update displaying 4.84.1 HFW
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    PS3Xploit Tools running on 4.84 HFW
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  • DO NOT UPDATE WHEN A NEW OFW FIRMWARE UPDATE IS RELEASED!!!​

    -STLcardsWS​
    Here is a video tutorial by @MrMario2011



Release Thread & Download: HFW 4.87.1
.Update May 2022 https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...-the-ps3-exploit-for-noncfw-ps3-models.37273/

UPDATE JAN. 2023
Mirror's HFW Downlaod's :
LINK

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Joonie
lmn7 said:
What if their power goes out during the update process :D
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It's easier to fix on NOR models since corrupted dev_flash remain on the HDD itself not NAND, but it will be risky for eMMC ones and I can't control natural disaster.
 
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Joonie said:
It's easier to fix on NOR models since corrupted dev_flash remain on the HDD itself not NAND, but it will be risky for eMMC ones and I can't control natural disaster.
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Interesting. Is that why some models can perform the downgrade trick by messing with the hard drive? Since part of the FW is stored on HDD.
 
Joonie
lmn7 said:
Interesting. Is that why some models can perform the downgrade trick by messing with the hard drive? Since part of the FW is stored on HDD.
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If you meant some old trick that someone did to swap the entire dev_flash inside the HDD, then probably. but the CoreOS itself is in NOR flash so it'ts very limited.
 
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Joonie said:
If you meant some old trick that someone did to swap the entire dev_flash inside the HDD, then probably. but the CoreOS itself is in NOR flash so it'ts very limited.
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Nah, there have been a few posts talking about a trick that allows you to install FW one version lower than current, by doing something with the HDD.
 
Joonie
lmn7 said:
Nah, there have been a few posts talking about a trick that allows you to install FW one version lower than current, by doing something with the HDD.
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That's impossible due to Syscon, you can't install lower than what syscon asks.

Remember the message saying please install this or higher? that has nothing to do with vflash region on HDD.
 
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Joonie said:
That's impossible due to Syscon, you can't install lower than what syscon asks.

Remember the message saying please install this or higher? that has nothing to do with vflash region on HDD.
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I didn't believe it either but multiple people confirmed it works, still I'm kinda skeptical. Apparently it only works on certain models and you have to do something with the HDD, I don't know the details.
 
Joonie
lmn7 said:
I didn't believe it either but multiple people confirmed it works, still I'm kinda skeptical. Apparently it only works on certain models and you have to do something with the HDD, I don't know the details.
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That should be something more magical than HFW then. such method would only work on CFW (which isn't even needed since syscon is easily fooled by patches on coreos)
 
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Joonie said:
That should be something more magical than HFW then. such method would only work on CFW (which isn't even needed since syscon is easily fooled by patches on coreos)
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Well afaik they weren't doing this on cfw, but I'll take your word for it since logically it doesn't really make sense to me.

It just seems genuine because a couple of different users confirmed it works, and they had no relation to each other. This "method" has popped up a couple of different times now.
 
Joonie
lmn7 said:
Well afaik they weren't doing this on cfw, but I'll take your word for it since logically it doesn't really make sense to me.

It just seems genuine because a couple of different users confirmed it works, and they had no relation to each other. This "method" has popped up a couple of different times now.
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CoreOS is inside NOR and NAND flash and Syscon is an individual module on mobo. I wouldn't ever believe such claims in million years.
 
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Joonie said:
CoreOS is inside NOR and NAND flash and Syscon is an individual module on mobo. I wouldn't ever believe such claims in million years.
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I agree it shouldn't be possible, I'm not gonna pretend I know how it works, I'm just telling you what I observed. Not saying I believe it either.

And tbh with you I didn't even think HFW would be possible either, I thought they check the whole file's hash.
 
Joonie
lmn7 said:
I agree it shouldn't be possible, I'm not gonna pretend I know how it works, I'm just telling you what I observed. Not saying I believe it either.
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I understand, I was away from here for a while and had to do some catch-up, and the such claim is still mind blowing even after I accomplished HFW.

And tbh with you I didn't even think HFW would be possible either, I thought they check the whole file's hash.
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The check is there, but it needs a pre-check :P
 
rashid
I have a question, first of all let me just thank all the developers and anyone that had anything to do with this website and the content it offers, you people are amazing honestly, anyway my question is...I updated my ofw to hfw yesterday and I'm wondering if multi man 4.82 will work with it since the hfw is 4.84
 
ISAK.M
rashid said:
I have a question, first of all let me just thank all the developers and anyone that had anything to do with this website and the content it offers, you people are amazing honestly, anyway my question is...I updated my ofw to hfw yesterday and I'm wondering if multi man 4.82 will work with it since the hfw is 4.84
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HFW is just temporarily, you are supposed to use PS3Xploit V2 after HFW to be able to install CFW, then you can install Multiman...
Rebug 4.84 is recommended as the best CFW
 
DeViL303
rashid said:
I have a question, first of all let me just thank all the developers and anyone that had anything to do with this website and the content it offers, you people are amazing honestly, anyway my question is...I updated my ofw to hfw yesterday and I'm wondering if multi man 4.82 will work with it since the hfw is 4.84
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Multiman is only for CFW, whether or not you can install cfw depends on your Minver. Do not try to install cfw if your Minver is above 3.56 .

If you are using the han exploit then no homebrew will work.
ISAK.M said:
HFW is just temporarily, you are supposed to use PS3Xploit V2 after HFW to be able to install CFW, then you can install Multiman...
Rebug 4.84 is recommended as the best CFW
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Only if his console is compatible, otherwise he must stay on HFW.
 
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