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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    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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hello , my ps3 its superslim in fw 4.84.2 with hen enable.
what I want to ask is if I want to create an act/idps ID in the psn store, I have to update to fw 4.86 (from $ony web) or update to 4.86.1, because after getting the act/idps ID I will install HEN again.

need enlightment...!
thanks b 4.
What are you trying to do?

You can just update to 4.86 HFW (in recovery maybe) and then run HEN Installer. Thats all. If you already have act/idps then it wont change updating fw, only if a new user is made with a different psn user, AFAIK.
 
What are you trying to do?

You can just update to 4.86 HFW (in recovery maybe) and then run HEN Installer. Thats all. If you already have act/idps then it wont change updating fw, only if a new user is made with a different psn user, AFAIK.

i dont have a act/idps try to dump from http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/ menu but there was no result.
I think to get an act / idps you have to create an account in psn first , cmiiw.
 
hi guys, there are advantages to update from 4.84 to 4.86?
what do you suggest? i've only a little freezese every a couple of time but whent it starts all gone ok!
thanks
 
Ah freezing only happened to me last night i just unplug the ps3 superslim from the wall and plug it back it only a minor hiccups really
 
You have to either do the hard drive back up via ps3 to the external hard drive can take a day or two to transfer or ftp from the ps3 copy everything to the pc then do the fresh install on the bigger hard drive after that done do the exploit then after that start installing apps then ftp the other important files back into the bigger hard drive
 
Please help my PS3 model is cech 3012b Japan model then when I'm try to update hfw 4.86 error happen 8002f997 data corrupted same thing happen in recovery mode I compared it through md5hash then it's same I almost tried everything I don't know what I'll do please help @Joonie sorry to my grammar
 
redownload at least three times to avoid corruption also disable anti virus software temporary as it will conflict with the download
 
Hello I need help pls:

I currently have the version 4.86 on my PS3. I don't know if it's the official or the Hybrid one because I tried to install it (4.86.1) but I'm not sure it worked. I did it once through recovery mode and then try to install HEN on the PSXploit page but it didn't worked. So I installed it again through the system configs and I'm not sure either if it worked, because when I tried to install HEN again, it failed again...

Is HFW installing at all?? How can I know what the problem is?

My model is CEHC–4011B LW and my friend who was teaching me how to do it has the CEHC–4011B... without the LW. Does it have anything to do with the problem? He said it worked for him on the first try.

I would be grateful if you help me figure this out. Thank you ♥
 
Hello I need help pls:

I currently have the version 4.86 on my PS3. I don't know if it's the official or the Hybrid one because I tried to install it (4.86.1) but I'm not sure it worked. I did it once through recovery mode and then try to install HEN on the PSXploit page but it didn't worked. So I installed it again through the system configs and I'm not sure either if it worked, because when I tried to install HEN again, it failed again...

Is HFW installing at all?? How can I know what the problem is?

My model is CEHC–4011B LW and my friend who was teaching me how to do it has the CEHC–4011B... without the LW. Does it have anything to do with the problem? He said it worked for him on the first try.

I would be grateful if you help me figure this out. Thank you ♥
there are two installers on ps3xloit site...try the other one.

i think if you try the xploit pages and it says "NaN" then that means that you dont have hfw installed.
 
Hello I need help pls:

I currently have the version 4.86 on my PS3. I don't know if it's the official or the Hybrid one because I tried to install it (4.86.1) but I'm not sure it worked. I did it once through recovery mode and then try to install HEN on the PSXploit page but it didn't worked. So I installed it again through the system configs and I'm not sure either if it worked, because when I tried to install HEN again, it failed again...
You need to be more specific. What does "didn't work/failed" mean exactly? A detailed description of the "failure" & any error messages or a screenshot is needed otherwise we need to guess.
Is HFW installing at all?? How can I know what the problem is?
If the Hfw pup installation completed successfully without errors then hfw is installed. If you got an error during installation then it's not installed.
There is no other possible outcome.
Again if you are getting an error, a screenshot or at least the error number would help us help you.
My model is CEHC–4011B LW and my friend who was teaching me how to do it has the CEHC–4011B... without the LW. Does it have anything to do with the problem? He said it worked for him on the first try.
The ps3 model should have no impact.
 
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You need to be more specific. What does "didn't work/failed" mean exactly? A detailed description of the "failure" & any error messages or a screenshot is needed otherwise we need to guess.

If the Hfw pup installation completed successfully without errors then hfw is installed. If you got an error during installation then it's not installed.
There is no other possible outcome.
Again if you are getting an error, a screenshot or at least the error number would help us help you.

The ps3 model should have no impact.

I installed again HFW and no error message showed so I guess it's installed. However, here are some pics of what I get when trying to install HEN:
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The Alternate installer just says "Exploit initialization failed" with no explanation.
 
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I installed again HFW and no error message showed so I guess it's installed. However, here are some pics of what I get when trying to install HEN:View attachment 26413View attachment 26414View attachment 26415

The Alternate installer just says "Exploit initialization failed" with no explanation.
Open the browser, browse to the ps3xploit alternate Web page, don't use it, press the triangle pad button & in the menu, set the browser homepage to the current page.
Restart the browser & the ps3xploit page will load directly, try & see if initialization fails.
 
Open the browser, browse to the ps3xploit alternate Web page, don't use it, press the triangle pad button & in the menu, set the browser homepage to the current page.
Restart the browser & the ps3xploit page will load directly, try & see if initialization fails.

initialization failed
 
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