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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hmm, try using other Flashdrives, and make sure that the flashdrive is formatted as FAT32!!!!!

Yes It Was FAT32, And I've Tried That In Multiple Flash Drives

 

Trying to keep up with this thread but there's a lot to get through.

I bought a used PS3 that I thought was good to go because it was the FAT model, but it has 4.83.
Can I use the OP to downgrade and install a true CFW? If so that would really save my bacon.

thanks!

 

I bought a used PS3 that I thought was good to go because it was the FAT model, but it has 4.83.
Can I use the OP to downgrade and install a true CFW? If so that would really save my bacon.

Currently there is no need to downgrade.
Update your FW into HFW 4.84.2 (twice - yes twice).
Read this (especially >> IMPORTANT DETAILS <<, view compatibility spoiler):
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...even-easier-to-install-cfw-on-4-82-ofw.16139/.

 

guys please can u fix nand flash reader for 4.84.2 hfw when i click in initialize exploitation my ps3's fan start working and when i click patch nand flash memory it's takes long time and and i can't go back to main screen of my ps3 can you please fix that or is there another way to hack my nand ps3

 

I'm on HAN 4.82 can I put the HFW 4.84.2 directly or must be on the official 4.84?

 

Thanks all finally that's works
Just i shutdown my ps3 and remove AC few minutes after that re start again to continue install the HFW to the 100%

 

I tried to install the HFW 4.84.2 on OFW 4.84.2 but unfortunately I got replied that you don't need to update that latest version have been install please how can I get th OFW 4.84.2 install on the OFW 4.84.2

 

I tried to install the HFW 4.84.2 on OFW 4.84.2 but unfortunately I got replied that you don't need to update that latest version have been install please how can I get th OFW 4.84.2 install on the OFW 4.84.2

Since HFW 4.84.2 is basically the same as OFW 4.84, the system detects it as trying to install the same firmware. This cannot be done from the XMB via the usual 'Update via Storage Media' under System Update, so has to be done (still with USB storage media) from the recovery menu/safe mode. Select option 6 from the menu to proceed with the install. More information in the link below.

https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Recovery_Menu

 

Hi guys , i've updated my cfw from 4.82 to 4.84 2 times and i still get error code 80029517 when trying to launch any games . I start up the console , enable HAN either online or offline mode and it still won't work ... I've been hard stuck on this problem for a while and can't get to fix it . I have a PS3 Slim and 4.82 worked like a charm . If anyone knows how to help me send me a private message.

 

Hi guys , i've updated my cfw from 4.82 to 4.84 2 times and i still get error code 80029517 when trying to launch any games . I start up the console , enable HAN either online or offline mode and it still won't work ... I've been hard stuck on this problem for a while and can't get to fix it . I have a PS3 Slim and 4.82 worked like a charm . If anyone knows how to help me send me a private message.

you installed the HFW 2 times, which is needed before installing a CFW like Overflow, or Rebug.

 

Since HFW 4.84.2 is basically the same as OFW 4.84, the system detects it as trying to install the same firmware. This cannot be done from the XMB via the usual 'Update via Storage Media' under System Update, so has to be done (still with USB storage media) from the recovery menu/safe mode. Select option 6 from the menu to proceed with the install. More information in the link below.

https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Recovery_Menu

I did so not changing still seeing version 4.84.2 instead of 4.84.2(HFW)

 

I did so not changing still seeing version 4.84.2 instead of 4.84.2(HFW)

System Information will only show the version number, 4.84 but will not display (HFW), (CFW) or any other information besides that. That is perfectly normal.

 

System Information will only show the version number, 4.84 but will not display (HFW), (CFW) or any other information besides that. That is perfectly normal.

Oh thanks that means I can xploit it now

 

you installed the HFW 2 times, which is needed before installing a CFW like Overflow, or Rebug.

But can i not play my games without having CFW ? It worked just fine before 4.83 with HAN only

 

How about things like modded eboot, sprx menus etc. Will it be possible with HEN??

 

System Information will only show the version number, 4.84 but will not display (HFW), (CFW) or any other information besides that. That is perfectly normal.

When I'm trying to flash it keep freezing so how can I get rid of that please help me out

 

When I'm trying to flash it keep freezing so how can I get rid of that please help me out

More information is needed, such as your PS3 model number, what steps you've taken, guide followed etc. Impossible to tell what the issue is without more information on your console and what you've done already.

 

More information is needed, such as your PS3 model number, what steps you've taken, guide followed etc. Impossible to tell what the issue is without more information on your console and what you've done already.

It fat CECHG nand 40gb

 

It fat CECHG nand 40gb

Your PS3 is compatible with a full jailbreak i.e. CFW but which guide did you follow and where are you stuck with it?

 

Your PS3 is compatible with a full jailbreak i.e. CFW but which guide did you follow and where are you stuck with it?

It was upgraded to 4.84 so tried to install 4.84.2 HFW THRU recovery mode two times and I want flash and dump memory so i got stuck when trying to patch the nand what can cause it