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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Should we skip the OFW 4.86 and go straight to HFW 4.86.1 yeah or nah??

OFW is for CFW-Compatible users and ALL users who want to dump their flash and use the memory editor, using the BG Toolset

HFW is for HEN and HAN users only at this point

 

Hello. PS3 CECHA01 user, 4.86.

I downloaded the Support Files and did the normal update process. When installing HAN, it gives several errors but in persistence, it works. Okay, maybe server overloaded.

However the question is when going to HAN Enabler, it freezes when clicking on Enable HAN.
Any solution?

 

Hello. PS3 CECHA01 user, 4.86.

I downloaded the Support Files and did the normal update process. When installing HAN, it gives several errors but in persistence, it works. Okay, maybe server overloaded.

However the question is when going to HAN Enabler, it freezes when clicking on Enable HAN.
Any solution?

HAN is unsupported. it was updated to 4.86, but is untested, also extra tools are not updated either. It should work fine, but a few key HAN related offsets were changed. I can actually take a look later on at it, but again. its still technically unsupported, in favor of PS3HEN

 

HAN is unsupported. it was updated to 4.86, but is untested, also extra tools are not updated either. It should work fine, but a few key HAN related offsets were changed. I can actually take a look later on at it, but again. its still technically unsupported, in favor of PS3HEN

I still use HAN because it is more practical and '' safe '' when using a PSN. And for having a collection of physical media.

If you can check it out, I'd be super grateful.

 

thanks for the update but can someone explain how to correctly steps to upgrade HFW 4.85 to HFW 4.86 because i heard it must install two times

thanks

 

Hi! I hope u r ok.. I want to know how to edit a 4.85 fw for a ps3 that bluray is broken, can't update with any fw cuz of that, can i make a fw for that? It won't take any fw under 4.85, i have this problem since a couple monts ago.. I'd appreaciate a hand with this.. If u could make a fw for me would be great cuz i don't have much experience with fw editing.. Thx!

 

Updated my sslim to 4.86.1 HFW via recovery method (did it twice to be safe) xmb method didnt work for me. Installed hen 3.0.1 afterwards. Everything works fine but the system information still shows version as 4.86. If im not mistaken isn't it supposed to say 4.86.1 instead of 4.86?

 

Updated my sslim to 4.86.1 HFW via recovery method (did it twice to be safe) xmb method didnt work for me. Installed hen 3.0.1 afterwards. Everything works fine but the system information still shows version as 4.86. If im not mistaken isn't it supposed to say 4.86.1 instead of 4.86?

yes i think it will shows 4.86
when my HFW upgrade to 4.85.1 the system shows just 4.85

 

Hello. PS3 CECHA01 user, 4.86.

I downloaded the Support Files and did the normal update process. When installing HAN, it gives several errors but in persistence, it works. Okay, maybe server overloaded.

However the question is when going to HAN Enabler, it freezes when clicking on Enable HAN.
Any solution?

if you have cecha model you should really look into cfw instead. han/hen was designed for non-cfw compatable ps3s.

 

Guys, i installed HAN 4.86 but when i try to enable it, the console freezes, is a super slim.

HAN is unsupported. it was updated to 4.86, but is untested, also extra tools are not updated either. It should work fine, but a few key HAN related offsets were changed. I can actually take a look later on at it, but again. its still technically unsupported, in favor of PS3HEN

Can you please check it? i always used HAN i don't wanna use HEN, and now it's freezing when i click "enable han"

 

Guys, i installed HAN 4.86 but when i try to enable it, the console freezes, is a super slim.


Can you please check it? i always used HAN i don't wanna use HEN, and now it's freezing when i click "enable han"

as you can see here HAN is not supported on 4.86 so you must use HEN* now

 

Hi folks,

So, I'm sorry if my question will sound stupid but I'm very new to this jailbreak and mod stuff. I have my PS3 stopped for about 6 years or so and my kid just started to like playing and since I don't play online with it anymore, though I would jailbreak it in order to get more games on it.

I have a CECH-2504A with version 4.86.

Is it possibile to jailbreak and get games for it? Is the inicial post on this thread adequate for my model?

I'm sorry, i've been reading about this but there is SO MUCH information.

Will apretiate the help.

Thank's in advance.

Best regards to all!

 

Hi folks,

So, I'm sorry if my question will sound stupid but I'm very new to this jailbreak and mod stuff. I have my PS3 stopped for about 6 years or so and my kid just started to like playing and since I don't play online with it anymore, though I would jailbreak it in order to get more games on it.

I have a CECH-2504A with version 4.86.

Is it possibile to jailbreak and get games for it? Is the inicial post on this thread adequate for my model?

I'm sorry, i've been reading about this but there is SO MUCH information.

Will apretiate the help.

Thank's in advance.

Best regards to all!

You can get more games for it with or without a jailbreak - used PS3 games are dirt cheap nowadays. However, misusing an exploit in order to download and play games you do not legitimately own, is piracy, and no help will be given to those seeking piracy advice, as per our Site/Forum Rules & Guidelines.

 

Hi folks,

So, I'm sorry if my question will sound stupid but I'm very new to this jailbreak and mod stuff. I have my PS3 stopped for about 6 years or so and my kid just started to like playing and since I don't play online with it anymore, though I would jailbreak it in order to get more games on it.

I have a CECH-2504A with version 4.86.

Is it possibile to jailbreak and get games for it? Is the inicial post on this thread adequate for my model?

I'm sorry, i've been reading about this but there is SO MUCH information.

Will apretiate the help.

Thank's in advance.

Best regards to all!

Yes you can jailbreak it. I suggest searching for tutorials on youtube and studying carefully the steps so you dont brick the console and it goes to waste. Good luck

 

I have 4.85.1 yesterday after i instal it.. now new update comes...
How to update this one?
is it same as i instal 4.85.1?

 

I have 4.85.1 yesterday after i instal it.. now new update comes...
How to update this one?
is it same as i instal 4.85.1?

Yeah it is the same thing but obviously with the newer 4.86.1 HFW files.

 

Yeah it is the same thing but obviously with the newer 4.86.1 HFW files.

ok, thank you very much. i will try to update this one to 4.86.1
good day sir

 

ok, thank you very much. i will try to update this one to 4.86.1
good day sir

Good luck and stay safe

 

as you can see here HAN is not supported on 4.86 so you must use HEN* now

How can i update to HEN but just use it like it HAN? i don't wanna use CFW

 

as you can see here HAN is not supported on 4.86 so you must use HEN* now

I can play online using HAN but in the FAQ section of HEN says that is not advisable to use PSN while using HEN, that's why i prefer HAN over HEN