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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    4.84_icon.jpg

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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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Hey there,
I'm on OFW 4.84, which file should I use to run the xploit?
Can i go from OFW 4.84 to HFW 4.84 to CFW?
Or should I go OFW 4.84 -> OFW 4.85 -> HFW 4.85 and then CFW?
Cheers,
 
Hey there,
I'm on OFW 4.84, which file should I use to run the xploit?
Can i go from OFW 4.84 to HFW 4.84 to CFW?
Or should I go OFW 4.84 -> OFW 4.85 -> HFW 4.85 and then CFW?
Cheers,

First make sure that your PS3 supports CFW using MinVerChk PUP
https://www.psx-place.com/resources/minverchk-minimum-version-checker.610/

If it reports 3.56 or lower, then you can install CFW.
If it reports 3.60 or later, then you should instal PS3HEN.

For CFW:
Go OFW 4.84 -> HFW 4.84 -> HFW 4.84 (install again from recovery) -> ps3xploit flash writer -> Rebug 4.84.2 or Spy 4.85

For HEN:
Go OFW 4.84 -> HFW 4.85 -> HFW 4.85 (install again from recovery) -> ps3xploit hen

TIP:
https://www.ign.com/wikis/playstation-3/How_to_access_PlayStation_3's_Recovery_menu
 
Thanks for your reply,
I already checked, it's a slim with min firmware 3.40.
I want to go for hfw 4.84, but i see that download links for 4.84 are barred so i was a little confused.
Another quest, after hfw is installed, should appear "4.84 hfw" in system info?
 
Also, i tried to open this page: http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/help/writer.html
It says it doesn't support 4.84 writer anymore, , so I have to upgrade to 4.85 ofw?
 
Also, i tried to open this page: http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/help/writer.html
It says it doesn't support 4.84 writer anymore, , so I have to upgrade to 4.85 ofw?

IIRC 4.84 was supposed to work since the changes in 4.85 were minimal.

Anyway, for CFW 4.85:
Go OFW 4.84 -> HFW 4.85 -> HFW 4.85 (install again from recovery) -> ps3xploit flash writer -> Spy 4.85

If you want to install Rebug 4.84.2 you will have to install Rebug Toolbox to enable QA on 4.85 Spy, then enable the QA token with DOWN + L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 + L3 on Settings > Network Settings, then install Rebug 4.84.2 from XMB or Recovery

I previously suggested to install HFW 4.84 to avoid the QA steps.
 
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I'll go for the rebug 4.84.2 which seems easy to install from ofw 4.84.
So can I use the mega link: https://mega.nz/#!zQQwXIIB!8KKPcY34Qjh-l9ZkYLax68FfuWM9D1VGFl26mD_NKk8 for hfw despite being barred?

Yes, that link is correct for 4.84.2 HFW.

You will need to use the flash writer 2.0.1 for 4.84 HFW only
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no L...e/NOR_NAND_writer_release_2.0.1_PS3Xploit.zip
Serve these files from a local HTTP server on a PC/laptop.

The page **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) has the flash writer 2.0.2 which is 4.85 HFW only.

More info about the flash writer for 4.84 is found here:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...mpers-v2-0-1-now-install-cfw-from-4-84.23123/
 
Here's a little gift for everyone who has working PS3 (excluding RSOD or broken BD/BT units)


Enjoy your latest HFW 4.85.1 and stay tuned for more updates coming from various developers.

To everyone else - Don't rush your update until all the tools get fully ported & released.

I am a new PS3 owner, better late than never...
I'm not yet ready to install a CFW yet.
I need to learn more.
This forum is the perfect place to help me out.
I have activated my PS3 for GAME and VIDEO.

Should I deactivate it before installing HFW?

Thank you.
 
i have an 3004a ps3
with 4.85 ofw
i installed 4.85.1 cfw twice and i start the procedure to install hen.
hen installed with no problem.
the problem is that ps3 browser keeps freezing my system anytime im trying to enable hen from the xmb. is there a solution i cant install hen. i tried with han and han tool box but same short story, enabling offline han from toolbox freezing my system. just like hen. i delete browser cache, history, cookies nothing. can anyone help?
 
hi, what best safe and best procecure upgrade from hybrid 4.84 to 4.85,, ,

1. i need to flash my super slim to official 4.85 and after that flash to hybrid 4.85 ?
or

2. just flash twice hybrid 4.85 ?
 
Yes, that link is correct for 4.84.2 HFW.

You will need to use the flash writer 2.0.1 for 4.84 HFW only
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no L...e/NOR_NAND_writer_release_2.0.1_PS3Xploit.zip
Serve these files from a local HTTP server on a PC/laptop.

The page **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) has the flash writer 2.0.2 which is 4.85 HFW only.

More info about the flash writer for 4.84 is found here:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...mpers-v2-0-1-now-install-cfw-from-4-84.23123/

Well, I'm at 4.84 rebug. Thank you so much for your help aldostools
 
Hello guys,
I am new in ps3 jailbreaking, I have PS3 CECH 4004C with OFW 4.81. My question is if I can just download HFW 4.85.1 from this topic and install it on my PS3 or I should first update to 4.85 OFW (if this is possible) and then install HFW. 4.85.1? Or maybe I should do something other?
Thanks in advance for any help
 
Hello guys,
I am new in ps3 jailbreaking, I have PS3 CECH 4004C with OFW 4.81. My question is if I can just download HFW 4.85.1 from this topic and install it on my PS3 or I should first update to 4.85 OFW (if this is possible) and then install HFW. 4.85.1? Or maybe I should do something other?
Thanks in advance for any help
You can install 4.85 HFW directly

Btw, in the ps3xploit tutorials you are going to see that is recommended to install 4.85 two times consecutivelly, there are 2 different ways to do it
4.85 OFW ---> 4.85 HFW
4.85 HFW ---> 4.85 HFW

In the practise it doesnt matters, both ways are fine, but just because you can choose... is better 4.85 HFW ---> 4.85 HFW
 
Hey just wanted to ask
Is it normal that everytime I try to use sprx Mods my console instantly crash I am ps3hen user hfw 4.85 ps3hen 2.3.1 (and I am going to update it)
 
I need an hfw that is installed with a broken bluetooth module, do you think it could exist?

not likely. hfw is still using officially signed files, so nothing has been broken there. the system would reject the changes made, because we'd have to sign them with revoked keys. however, I don't really know how far up the chain we can go with a ram exploit.
 
not likely. hfw is still using officially signed files, so nothing has been broken there. the system would reject the changes made, because we'd have to sign them with revoked keys. however, I don't really know how far up the chain we can go with a ram exploit.
Sooo it's safe to install 4.85 OFW... then 4.85.1 HFW ontop?

Or should I wait...
 

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