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.

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. 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

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  Joonie is back again with 4.91 HFW
  
  • (March 2024) > HFW 4.91 (Hybrid Firmware)
  
  
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  Joonie is back with an update to 4.90 with 4.90 HFW.
  
  • (March 2023) > HFW 4.90.1 (Hybrid Firmware)
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  4.89 HFW
  
  • https://www.psx-place.com/threads/hfw-4-89-1-hybrid-firmware-official-release.37319/
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  4.88 HFW:
  
  • https://www.psx-place.com/resources/4-88-1-hfw-hybrid-firmware.1249/
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  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 <<​
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  Release Post via Joonie

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  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.​
  
  
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  Release Post via Joonie

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  .Here's a little gift for everyone who has working PS3 (excluding RSOD or broken BD/BT units)
  
  Here's what we have found.
  

  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.
  
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  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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  Special thanks @habib @bguerville @esc0rtd3w @Doge_Rules @DeViL303 @littlebalup​
  
  

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  .UPDATE 3-22-2019 - 4.84.2 Released

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  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
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  System Update displaying 4.84.1 HFW
  
  
  
  
  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

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.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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Can you please tell me why it does not allow me to use any han features? I downloaded and installed the update and checked the FW and it says "4.84" but when I try to use han it says that I can't cause I'm not on 4.81+....

The exploit site isn't fully live yet for HFW, you need to host your own exploit server.

 

@citra mulia

You're right after all. it was related to license. now this solves the long time mystery for why REBUG wouldn't be installed over recovery on certain PS3s.. because it has the same problem.

License agreement is missing for Portugal (Brazil), English (UK) and Turkish (Turkey) which makes it impossible to install via recovery unless the registry is reset (@DeViL303 FSM can clear this).

I'm preparing 4.84.2

FYI @STLcardsWS

 

The exploit site isn't fully live yet for HFW, you need to host your own exploit server.

I did and when I load it, it says " file not found"
Error code explanation: 404 = nothing matches the given URL.

 

Hi! I've been following this thread for a bit and slowly taking the steps to installing HAN on my system. However, as said before, the website isn't yet ready for the 4.84, and I am required to use my own exploit server for the time being. Admittedly, I am very new to the modding scene for PS3 and don't know how to set one of these up, let alone where to install the files.

Should I wait for the website to be updated, or should I try setting up my own server?

Any advice is appreciated, and thank you very much in advance.

 

This is f**king huge and fantastic news. Good work guys

 

AWESOME!

 

@Zack_DT27 @citra mulia I updated the main post for HFW 4.84.2 please try!

 

Thanks to all devs! Thanks joonie, esc0rtdw, habib, bguerville! Huge thanks to whole team! ❤

 

Can i install this over 4.82 superslims

 

Can i install this over 4.82 superslims

Yes you can.

 

@Zack_DT27 @citra mulia I updated the main post for HFW 4.84.2 please try!

it works, thank you.

 

Yes you can.

Thanks

Or
Any advantages staying on 4.82 ?

 

Thanks

Or
Any advantages staying on 4.82 ?

PSN works and the rest that worked on 4.82 also works.

Hi! I've been following this thread for a bit and slowly taking the steps to installing HAN on my system. However, as said before, the website isn't yet ready for the 4.84, and I am required to use my own exploit server for the time being. Admittedly, I am very new to the modding scene for PS3 and don't know how to set one of these up, let alone where to install the files.

Should I wait for the website to be updated, or should I try setting up my own server?

Any advice is appreciated, and thank you very much in advance.

The site will be live within 24~36 hours, you can definitely wait if you're not rushed.

it works, thank you.

Thank you for the report, you just fixed the 7 year old REBUG BUG as well

 

Dooope Great Job

 

Well am new to this! Guys am on ofw 4.81 i manage to install han on it... so my question is can i directly install or update the hfw 4.84.2 directly without updating my system to 4.82 or 4.83... thank you
Ps: also can someone help me with the pkg linker 2 since all links are dead

 

I have previously installed Han on my ps3 slim 4.82, I use the han 0.6.4 toolbox, do I get any advantage if I switch to this hfw? How can I update the ps3 keeping everything already installed?

 

Thanks for awesome work.
HFW installeted without any problems (CECH-2004B).
Is their any chance for release standaolone ps3xploit_vxx.js for dumper and flasher?
Cant wait

and freez.... ive used:

//CEX 4.84
var toc_addr_484 = 0x6F5558;
var gadget1_addr_484=0x097604;
var gadget2_addr_484=0x60A0E4;
var gadget3_addr_484=0x0D505C;
var gadget4_addr_484=0x229838;
var gadget5_addr_484=0x12BB1C;
var gadget6_addr_484=0x615CDC;//malloc
var gadget7_addr_484=0x01FFD0;//memset
var gadget8_addr_484=0x020000;//memcpy

 

exploit server don't work

 

Read the instructions at **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)?

EDIT: If you don't want to mess with setup and such, you can use Caddy Server to host the HTML/CSS/JS files. It's just a single executable file and works really quick.

now follow a 4.82 HAN guide and use your PC to host files

https://www.psx-place.com/threads/tutorial-the-great-ps3xploit-3-0-han-all-in-one-guide.16979/

ok thx ill try

 

and freez.... ive used:

//CEX 4.84
var toc_addr_484 = 0x6F5558;
var gadget1_addr_484=0x097604;
var gadget2_addr_484=0x60A0E4;
var gadget3_addr_484=0x0D505C;
var gadget4_addr_484=0x229838;
var gadget5_addr_484=0x12BB1C;
var gadget6_addr_484=0x615CDC;//malloc
var gadget7_addr_484=0x01FFD0;//memset
var gadget8_addr_484=0x020000;//memcpy

Your gadgets offsets are wrong. Relaese should come soon. Be patient.