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.



    ​


    .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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Coldheart2236 said:
@LuLabus What I meant to say was read the first post carefully, since I actually posted the beginning of this same thread lol

If you're unsure of anything please ask before going ahead. Better to be 100% sure :)
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thanks, and yes im sure you or someone has posted everything I need on here several times already. But it helps my confidence when I get a direct response. :victorious:
 
Coldheart2236
LuLabus said:
thanks, and yes im sure you or someone has posted everything I need on here several times already. But it helps my confidence when I get a direct response.
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Yeah, it's no problem at all. We all have to learn at some time, I'm more than happy to help you getting it all set up properly.
 
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Good morning, and sorry about my stupid question: I have an PS3 with firmware 4.84 with HAN. I saw that Sony released an update and also released the HFW to install HEN & HAN.
I wanted to ask, should I stay on 4.84 or 4.85?


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William170196
hey devs, just ask a question, when will be next hfw version will be released ? maybe with better features and some tweaks ? cant wait it so much lol..., cheers

MikeXDVR said:
Good morning, and sorry about my stupid question: I have an PS3 with firmware 4.84 with HAN. I saw that Sony released an update and also released the HFW to install HEN & HAN.
I wanted to ask, should I stay on 4.84 or 4.85?


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for now the devs keep recommend the hfw 4.84 for normal users, because it more stable, unless if you want to debug and connect to psn servers, or testing and alike
 
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Hi guys,
one question how can i boot games from an ntfs usb drive the hdd that i have failed (bad sectors)
seems that the prepNTFS for webMAN tool doesnt work on this firmware version.
 
William170196
PLAYER 1 said:
any way to make permanent the hentoolbox1.0 icon to acces without hen?
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nah, myself had a problem with hen toolbox v1.0, everytime i patch it to xmb , everytime i enable hen too, it freezes at the webkit, so i must reinstall ofw and then hfw , and then apply han&hen from beginning again, this is so annoying

btw i use hfw 4.85.1

anyway, thats not possible, you must enabling hen first, to be using hen toolbox

Koce92 said:
Hi guys,
one question how can i boot games from an ntfs usb drive the hdd that i have failed (bad sectors)
seems that the prepNTFS for webMAN tool doesnt work on this firmware version.
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replace your usb drive, the bad sector cant be recovered by any means, and of course you were lose all of the data in it
 
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William170196 said:
nah, myself had a problem with hen toolbox v1.0, everytime i patch it to xmb , everytime i enable hen too, it freezes at the webkit, so i must reinstall ofw and then hfw , and then apply han&hen from beginning again, this is so annoying

btw i use hfw 4.85.1

anyway, thats not possible, you must enabling hen first, to be using hen toolbox



replace your usb drive, the bad sector cant be recovered by any means, and of course you were lose all of the data in it
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The thing that i want to achieve is to boot games from NTFS USB drive and avoid using the HDD because it will die soon and it doesn't even work cant install anything it just freezes, the USB drive is working properly just want to be recognised as an NTFS file format because i cant add games with larger file size than 4gb on fat32.
 
William170196
Koce92 said:
The thing that i want to achieve is to boot games from NTFS USB drive and avoid using the HDD because it will die soon and it doesn't even work cant install anything it just freezes, the USB drive is working properly just want to be recognised as an NTFS file format because i cant add games with larger file size than 4gb on fat32.
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just install the app called prepNTFS pkg, or some thing like that, but i dont too know for sure how to use it, you can ask around if you will
 
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@esc0rtd3w
guys, the lastest han enabler&flas mounter is not working, returning to xmb but no message at all and cannot install any pkg or enter to games,managers...
but using the 4.84 one it works.
 
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Joonie said:
Here's a little gift for everyone who has working PS3 (excluding RSOD or broken BD/BT units)

View attachment 19727

View attachment 19726

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.
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Okay so just to be sure. In order for me to update, I just have to install this over top of my 4.84 hfw? I want to be positive that I'm doing this correctly before I break something.
 
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@Bryon15
HFW is bassically an OFW with a patch from 4.82 OFW. In order to run Hen you only can/should use: 4.82OFW, 4.84HFW, 4.85HFW (4.83HFW doesnt exist). you can update your 4.84hen to 4.85HFW and reinstall HEN. Now this is easy to do online or locally-launched.
 
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