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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Fin9ersMcGee
Coro said:
yeah i didnt check to see if it was the same link.
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All cool, man.
See it as a compliment though :)

It didn't even cross my mind to check such a thing as 3rd party/unofficial download links and it's a very important thing to check. Your quick thinking and fast actions would have saved a newcomer from something nasty if there was malicious intent.

Good work, my friend.
 
M
my super slim has been using hen since April but this few month once I started hen it show update server response error.
How do I get back auto update with PS3 Xploit server again.
 
Xploiting
@Joonie
With the HfW 4.87.
Im assuming people will need to update to OFW then install the HfW.

Will HEN as it is now still be abke to be installed from the xploit site?
 
R
Xploiting said:
Had a few people say that they are getting the "until further notice, please remain on current firmware" message
Wasnt sure if it was a safe mode update or a ofw to hfw job
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you do the installation/update on recovery mode. that message you get when attempting to update is normal so you dont mistakenly update the system.
 
M
Joonie said:
after using your update pack my hen icon are missing and not able to run any hen,did I missed any step?
I rename your file to PS3UPDAT and success update but once turn on no more hen logo,and PS3Xploit file all are gone.
Now yes 4.87 but no hen firmware and others.did I neetd to install twice?
During installation my network got problem,the installation will be speedup to complete around 61% of progress.i reinstall now with network will see how after this ,thanks.now I successfully update to 4.87 PSN signing no problem,but still don't have hen,I will wait for PS3Xploit office release for enabling HEN,thanks.

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.
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Coro said:
why share a video that didnt work? the video author doesnt even know what a jailbreak is (hen is not a jailbreak).

his links are not official. dont know what you are downloading then. get hfw from psx-place. get hen from **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) and get multiman for hen from here. get other homebrew from brewology or psx-place.
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Mr. Mario2011 definitely knows what he is talking about I have always used his videos when modding my ps3. and yes HEN isn't CFW but for 99% of people they wouldn't need all the features of CFW, & HEN is the only form of jailbreak you can do on the slim and super slim models, unfortunately.
as for download links, I agree 100% with you though.
 
P
we have to wait a new ps3xploit page to launch 4.87 HEN.
And i hope someone else make a DUALBOOT 4.87, thats all we need to enjoy ours consoles.
 
depaul
Sorry if this has been asked before: for super slim models (PS3 HEN on 4.86) will HEN work if we update using the 4.87 HFW provided by Jonny? OR do we have to wait for other tools ?

Thanks
 
depaul
Thanks @AggelosCoding but I already screw up my PS3 (Superslim running HEN 4.86) because I tried SEN Enabler to spoof FW and my PS3 couldn't boot anymore.

So now I've updated to 4.87 HFW, and I am following that thread for HEN.
 
AggelosCoding
depaul said:
Thanks @AggelosCoding but I already screw up my PS3 (Superslim running HEN 4.86) because I tried SEN Enabler to spoof FW and my PS3 couldn't boot anymore.

So now I've updated to 4.87 HFW, and I am following that thread for HEN.
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Damn...Well at least you got it running! Let's hope for a HEN 4.87 compatibility update within this week!
 
depaul
Yes thanks my friend.
TO EVERYONE running PS3 HEN 4.86 don't use SEN Enabler to spoof your firmware it can brick your PS3!

Stay on 4.86 and let's wait for a HEN.
 
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