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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  • 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
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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.​


  • 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.






    .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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    4.84_icon.jpg

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    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

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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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what file was replaced? category_game.xml

replace it again with one from HAN Installer to fix, if you broke yours...or keep testing yours until it also works :)

if not work, reinstall 4.84 HFW and start again

worse case scenario, restore PS3 and format HDD
Thanks man. I'll try that.
 
Unpack 4.84 PUP, replace dev_flash_006.tar from 4.82, pack PUP.
I tried it and it worked.
Simple but clever, genius.

Each .tar represents a single file from flash? Or are you replacing multiple flash files doing this?

Some firmware maybe cross compatible between two versions. If you have two HDDs from the same console. Due to VSH it will show different version strings when swapping HDD although CoreOS will remain higher. So this is not a true downgrade.
They were supposedly able to install the PUP file one FW version lower than what they originally had. This ring any bells to you?

I have looked for the post on another forum, it was either deleted (fake?) or I can't find it. Either way, I wouldn't put too much belief into this, since it really doesn't make sense. Unless it works because of something you or I don't know about.

What was weird about it for me was that at least 2 people tried it and said it worked, one was from a completely different forum. Whether this was the same guy in both cases I'm unsure, but it is definitely possible.
 
They were supposedly able to install the PUP file one FW version lower than what they originally had. This ring any bells to you?

Nope, not ever since 3.56, I used to downgrade on OFW when QA flag was enabled. that was about it. never heard of swapping HDD to install lower FW.
 
so what am i doing wrong? I just can't install 4.48.x HFW

Model: CECH-3004A
Firmware: 4.84 OFW

- Downloaded the PUP-File
- Renamed it to PS3UPDAT.PUP
- Formated USB-Stick (8GB) to FAT32 using Windows 10
- Copied the PUP-File to [USB-Stick]:\PS3\UPDATE
- plugged the Stick into the PS3
- choose Upgrade from USB
-> files are getting copied to internal storage -> 100%
-> System boots into upgrade mode
-> firmware gets installed. -> 1%, 2%.....36% and all of a sudden reboot
-> System starts into XMB
-> System Info says "Installed Firmware: 4.84"

this happens no matter what stick i use, and regardless of whether i upgrade from the XMB or from recovery menu
Hi all i have the same problem.. anyone can help. Thanks
 
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There is no visual difference between OFW 4.84 and HFW 4.84.2. The next step is to try to initialize/install HAN and enable. The only difference between the 2 is HFW can install/run HAN and OFW cannot. They are otherwise identical in every way.

EDIT: I didn't see a hash for HFW in the hashlist.xml. Here's the hashlist.
https://github.com/littlebalup/PyPS3tools/blob/master/PyPS3checker/hashlist.xml
But i try han install and install sucessfull but han enable not working.
 
Hello .
I'm new here.
I just installed HFW 4.84.2 and HAN .
I wanna know how to install multiman i tried to install it from usb but when i launche the mmcm it show me an error . Please any help and sorry for my english.
 
Hello .
I'm new here.
I just installed HFW 4.84.2 and HAN .
I wanna know how to install multiman i tried to install it from usb but when i launche the mmcm it show me an error . Please any help and sorry for my english.

HAN does not support homebrew like multiman, neither does hfw. Those are for CFW
 
so what am i doing wrong? I just can't install 4.48.x HFW

Model: CECH-3004A
Firmware: 4.84 OFW

- Downloaded the PUP-File
- Renamed it to PS3UPDAT.PUP
- Formated USB-Stick (8GB) to FAT32 using Windows 10
- Copied the PUP-File to [USB-Stick]:\PS3\UPDATE
- plugged the Stick into the PS3
- choose Upgrade from USB
-> files are getting copied to internal storage -> 100%
-> System boots into upgrade mode
-> firmware gets installed. -> 1%, 2%.....36% and all of a sudden reboot
-> System starts into XMB
-> System Info says "Installed Firmware: 4.84"

this happens no matter what stick i use, and regardless of whether i upgrade from the XMB or from recovery menu
Hi i solve it just use miniweb for han install and han enable it work afther install han toolbox to use han enable offline
 
Hi,

thanks!

I am having problems with the HAN installer loaded from the v3 HAN TOOLS/4.84 section of the ps3xploit site (as well as from a local miniwebserver).

The INITIALIZE HAN INSTALLER is succesfull but when I click LAUNCH HAN INSTALLER I get the error:

INSTALLATION FAILED
Error Copying Files:
explore_plugin_full.rco
... (and other 4 files)


The USB is formatted FAT32 (tried formatting multiple times). It is 8GB. It is recognized by the XMB. From the exploit website I can even DOWNLOAD RELEASE FILES directly on the USB . The 5 files are on the root. The USB drive is inserted in the 2nd USB port. The same USB drive was used to update the PS3 with the 4.84 HFW so it should be recognized.

Ideas?

Thanks

L
 
Hi,

thanks!

I am having problems with the HAN installer loaded from the v3 HAN TOOLS/4.84 section of the ps3xploit site (as well as from a local miniwebserver).

The INITIALIZE HAN INSTALLER is succesfull but when I click LAUNCH HAN INSTALLER I get the error:

INSTALLATION FAILED
Error Copying Files:
explore_plugin_full.rco
... (and other 4 files)


The USB is formatted FAT32 (tried formatting multiple times). It is 8GB. It is recognized by the XMB. From the exploit website I can even DOWNLOAD RELEASE FILES directly on the USB . The 5 files are on the root. The USB drive is inserted in the 2nd USB port. The same USB drive was used to update the PS3 with the 4.84 HFW so it should be recognized.

Ideas?

Thanks

L

Make sure to verify your mounted usb path

dev_usb000 is set by default and it can change depending on where you plug your USB
 

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