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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Hello guys i have issue on update my current ver is 4.84ofw i am trying to update my ps3 in 4.84.2 hfw i still get the same problem in update (your ps3 is already update)

 

Hello guys i have issue on update my current ver is 4.84ofw i am trying to update my ps3 in 4.84.2 hfw i still get the same problem in update (your ps3 is already update)

try in recovery mode

 

Hi guys, I'm not a noob in PS3 jailbreaking, but only with E3 so this will be my first jailbreak with software (i really prefer E3 over any software methods, but I'm out of luck, because I'm in different country and don't have my flasher with me, but bought used PS3 to have some fun with it) please don't throw rocks at me, cuz my question may sound stupid BUT, is the only chance to dump NOR dump (in my case) is to wait for updated Flash dumper, or is it possible to use some other stuff ?

 

try in recovery mode

Thanks bro its working

 

Can i install cfw 4.84 to hfw 4.84? If yes how should I do? Help me please!

 

Install cfw with the USB to hfw?

 

Can i install cfw 4.85 to hfw 4.84.If yes how should I do?

What PS3 model you have ?

 

My PS3 4 months ago I had the cfw then I upgraded to 4.83 and I lost the cfw now I tried to update it to cfw 4.84 but it says that ip file is damaged and does not go.(Sorry for My bad english).

 

My PS3 4 months ago I had the cfw then I upgraded to 4.83 and I lost the cfw now I tried to update it to cfw 4.84 but it says that ip file is damaged and does not go.(Sorry for My bad english).

First of all you have to understand that this is a hybrid CFW, it will not allow you to install homebrew. If you wish to use it as HEN then, yes you can do it right away, because tools for that are already updated. BUT if you wish to downgrade and use a full CFW like Rebug, Ferrox etc. then you have to wait until NOR or NAND (depends of the model of your PS3) dumper/flasher will be released.

p.s. in my opinion HEN is not full CFW so i prefer it to call "HEN", CFW in my opinion is Rebug etc. which is permanent and doesn't need to be reactivated on launch of your PS3 every time

 

How to get this mod on 4.84.2

And

I have doubt
I have super-slim 4.82 han installed
Can i stay on 4.82
Or
Can i
Updating to 4.84.2 hfw

 

How to get this mod on 4.84.2

And

I have doubt
I have super-slim 4.82 han installed
Can i stay on 4.82
Or
Can i
Updating to 4.84.2 hfw

better you stay at 4.82 and use the proxy server to online play

 

How do I install cfw on hfw 4.84 because I tried to do it but it doesn't work?Flash 4.82.hex work to hfw 4.84?

 

How do I install cfw on hfw 4.84 because I tried to do it but it doesn't work?Flash 4.82.hex work to hfw 4.84?

It will not, wait until all tools are released, I also wait for them

 

How to get this mod on 4.84.2

And

I have doubt
I have super-slim 4.82 han installed
Can i stay on 4.82
Or
Can i
Updating to 4.84.2 hfw

you want the XMB Wave Installer

all v3 extra tools are live now on **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) and on GitHub

http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/

https://github.com/PS3Xploit

 

you want the XMB Wave Installer

View attachment 15548

all v3 extra tools are live now on **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) and on GitHub

http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/

https://github.com/PS3Xploit

when i open HAN Enabler i got error page cannot be displayed

EDIT: its perfectly working right now

 

Answer my questions please?

 

How do I install cfw on hfw 4.84 because I tried to do it but it doesn't work?Flash 4.82.hex work to hfw 4.84?

I already did answered, but my answer is being moderated for 31 minutes

p.s.
It will not, wait until all tools are released, I also wait for them

 

you want the XMB Wave Installer

View attachment 15548

all v3 extra tools are live now on **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) and on GitHub

http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/

https://github.com/PS3Xploit

Thanks < i will try it on my other console .

also i have a request as you are a Developer. consider it as a wish list

i want to copy my CFW2OFW back up to this direcory hdd00/game

is there a way to do that? using browser script or something with the help of HAN

and what if i used make PKG , it is like pack it then unpack it without changing or modifying any files to get it into the hdd00/game directory .

i used make PKG i noticed that it is only create PKG with NPE directory without BLES for the patch.

my goal of using PKG is like to ZIP then UnZIP to the target Directory.(the default target of PKG is hdd00/game) am i right ? so this is get me to another idea , can we change the default target to any different target .

 

Homebrew works or no

 

Hello, unfortunately, I'm newbie what the ps3 so now my short question, have a Ps3 Fat 1 model, with the original 4.84 firmware. Is it somehow possible to jailbreak it without a hardware downgrade?

And if so how should I proceed? sorry but I translated the whole thing here via Google