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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initialization failed

open browser and clear cache. then back out of browser and open back up. try again to install

 

open browser and clear cache. then back out of browser and open back up. try again to install

I've cleared cache and cookies and everything each time before trying ):

 

I've cleared cache and cookies and everything each time before trying ):

Restart the console and try again opening the browser (assuming the exploit page is still your homepage).
There are no cookies in that tool so it's pointless to clear them.
Clearing cache isn't necessary either, you can do it but there is no reason to do it before each attempt.

The first screenshot shows the exploit failed even before string searching seemingly.
If you look at the second screenshot you provided, you can see that stack_frame string could not be found. The initialization issue due to a string that could not be located by the exploit is usually caused by the browser having been used before loading the exploit page itself, even using the ps3xploit landing page should be avoided.

OFW (if HFW was not installed correctly) can makes the exploit fail but only after a successful string search stage. At the end of the error message, you would read "NaN" if that were the case. As long as you get a string search failure for one of the 4 strings like in your 2nd screenshot, the problem comes from browser status.

I cannot see the bottom of the screen in the case of the 3rd screenshot where all 4 strings were found.. So I cannot tell what failed, it could be a checkMemory failure on one of the 4 strings or the NaN error...
Next time you post one of those screenshots make sure we can see the entire log output. ;-)

If after a console restart, the exploit still fails, keep retrying say 5 times, restarting the browser between each attempt & post the 5 screenshots with all the log output visible.

 

Restart the console and try again opening the browser (assuming the exploit page is still your homepage).
There are no cookies in that tool so it's pointless to clear them.
Clearing cache isn't necessary either, you can do it but there is no reason to do it before each attempt.

The first screenshot shows the exploit failed even before string searching seemingly.
If you look at the second screenshot you provided, you can see that stack_frame string could not be found. The initialization issue due to a string that could not be located by the exploit is usually caused by the browser having been used before loading the exploit page itself, even using the ps3xploit landing page should be avoided.

OFW (if HFW was not installed correctly) can makes the exploit fail but only after a successful string search stage. At the end of the error message, you would read "NaN" if that were the case. As long as you get a string search failure for one of the 4 strings like in your 2nd screenshot, the problem comes from browser status.

I cannot see the bottom of the screen in the case of the 3rd screenshot where all 4 strings were found.. So I cannot tell what failed, it could be a checkMemory failure on one of the 4 strings or the NaN error...
Next time you post one of those screenshots make sure we can see the entire log output. ;-)

If after a console restart, the exploit still fails, keep retrying say 5 times, restarting the browser between each attempt & post the 5 screenshots with all the log output visible.

It worked UwU ♥ thank you guys you're the best

 

It worked UwU [emoji813] thank you guys you're the best

Np. ;-)

 

I have OFW 4.86. I need HFW 4.86 to install PS3HEN.

I can't find 4.86 since I only see a 4.86.1 download here, which mentions PS3HEN will need an update to work, so that won't do for a fresh install.

Anyone have the link to a HFW 4.86 for a fresh install?

 

I have OFW 4.86. I need HFW 4.86 to install PS3HEN.

I can't find 4.86 since I only see a 4.86.1 download here, which mentions PS3HEN will need an update to work, so that won't do for a fresh install.

Anyone have the link to a HFW 4.86 for a fresh install?

4.86.1 HFW will work on OFW 4.86. I don't think there is a 4.86 HFW.
HEN was updated to work with 4.86 months ago.

 

Thanks for the clarification!

 

I was hoping someone could help me out......

I've got an 80Gb phat that has RSOD.
I went into recovery mode and it asked for 4.81 fw or higher.
I upgraded to 4.86 fw and still RSOD.
I have just tried 4.86.1 HFW via recovery and the process completed OK.
However, it still has RSOD.

I have now spent quite some time googling for a fix.
Before I waste any more time, could some please point me in the right direction?

Regards

 

I was hoping someone could help me out......

I've got an 80Gb phat that has RSOD.
I went into recovery mode and it asked for 4.81 fw or higher.
I upgraded to 4.86 fw and still RSOD.
I have just tried 4.86.1 HFW via recovery and the process completed OK.
However, it still has RSOD.

I have now spent quite some time googling for a fix.
Before I waste any more time, could some please point me in the right direction?

Regards

Two threads to look at:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/rsod-fix-all-cfw-by-sguerrini97-haxxxen.463/
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/looking-for-users-with-rsod-on-their-ps3.23279/

 

Two threads to look at:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/rsod-fix-all-cfw-by-sguerrini97-haxxxen.463/
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/looking-for-users-with-rsod-on-their-ps3.23279/

Thanks for the links.
It is my understanding (please correct me if i'm wrong), that I need to be on CFW (not H or O fw) in order to launch Lv2diag.self fix.
Which in my case i'm not, so the only other option is replacement for another NOR chip?

 

Thanks for the links.
It is my understanding (please correct me if i'm wrong), that I need to be on CFW (not H or O fw) in order to launch Lv2diag.self fix.
Which in my case i'm not, so the only other option is replacement for another NOR chip?

I'm afraid this is as far as I can help.
RSOD is a complication only observed on CECHL and CECHN models due to a bad Samsung NOR chips.
I've never owned one of these models so I know very little apart from the few pages I linked.

A more detailed description of the error and fix can be found in the psdevwiki:
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/RSOD_Fix

 

I'm afraid this is as far as I can help.
RSOD is a complication only observed on CECHL and CECHN models due to a bad Samsung NOR chips.
I've never owned one of these models so I know very little apart from the few pages I linked.

A more detailed description of the error and fix can be found in the psdevwiki:
https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/RSOD_Fix

That's ok - thank you anyway

 

Thanks for the links.
It is my understanding (please correct me if i'm wrong), that I need to be on CFW (not H or O fw) in order to launch Lv2diag.self fix.
Which in my case i'm not, so the only other option is replacement for another NOR chip?

you can get rebug 4.86 with rsod bypass here. i am not sure what the fix is but the second thread Fin9ers linked is about it i think.

EDIT:
sorry forgot the link...havent gotten much sleep the last two nights.

 

you can get rebug 4.86 with rsod bypass here. i am not sure what the fix is but the second thread Fin9ers linked is about it i think.

EDIT:
sorry forgot the link...havent gotten much sleep the last two nights.

I've tried that -

to quote from the post:
'What's your current installed FW? if you're on OFW, it won't work out of the box unless you use BGtoolset'.
My PS3 is red screening before dashboard.

 

I've tried that -

to quote from the post:
'What's your current installed FW? if you're on OFW, it won't work out of the box unless you use BGtoolset'.
My PS3 is red screening before dashboard.

my mistake...i scrolled up to what we were talking about and i saw Diexis say "it worked thanks" so i thought you was him and just got cfw installed (and installed the wrong pup).

i assume you could jailbreak with hardware flasher, install rsod cfw, and then try fix...but ive never done any of those. sorry i couldnt be any help

 

No problem.
don't have a hardware flasher, so this PS3 may become a donor (shame as never had YLOD).
The other thing would be for 4.86.1 HFW to some how incorporate the RSOD fix (maybe 4.86.2).
A big ask I know - I doubt there would be room to fit it in and still spoof OFW.

 

No problem.
don't have a hardware flasher, so this PS3 may become a donor (shame as never had YLOD).
The other thing would be for 4.86.1 HFW to some how incorporate the RSOD fix (maybe 4.86.2).
A big ask I know - I doubt there would be room to fit it in and still spoof OFW.

hfw can not include rsod fix (or nobt/nobd)...hfw is the same as ofw except for an older copy of the web browser (because it is needed for han, hen, and bgtoolset). most of a pup file is encrypted but the needed browser files are not...unfortunatly the files that need to be modded to do things like rsod bypass are encyrpted. this is why han and hen do not install by pup file. instead you install hfw as a base and add the files through the browser exploit.

 

hfw can not include rsod fix (or nobt/nobd)...hfw is the same as ofw except for an older copy of the web browser (because it is needed for han, hen, and bgtoolset). most of a pup file is encrypted but the needed browser files are not...unfortunatly the files that need to be modded to do things like rsod bypass are encyrpted. this is why han and hen do not install by pup file. instead you install hfw as a base and add the files through the browser exploit.

The PS3 Toolset does not require hfw, it works under cfw, hfw & ofw because it is the only project under the ps3xploit umbrella using new userland exploits, unlike HAN & HEN which still leverage the old webkit exploit patched in 4.83. ;-)

 

Good to know!!
At least I learnt something new.
No point 'flogging a dead horse' with this PS3.
Will use it for parts.
Thanks again for your input.