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
    c3LQ54O.png


    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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RandomDude
nvm I just f*king killed my ps3.
I've patched the memory offsets with this:
toc_addr=0x6F5558;
gadget1_addr=0x097604;
gadget2_addr=0x60EFD8;
gadget3_addr=0x0D9684;
gadget4_addr=0x0DB054;
gadget5_addr=0x19D3AC;
gadget6_addr=0x42C778;
gadget7_addr=0x423854;
gadget8_addr=0x2BACB8;

And restarted the ps3 when it showed sucess. IT DIED.
Any plans for me now lol?
 
RandomDude
kozarovv said:
Flasher/dumper probably is using different gadgets than HAN, you should guys just wait. Team just want to be sure that everything will work fine before release. Imagine what can happen if they make minor mistake in code. There is no space for that. Waiting little bit more shouldn't be an issue, since you waited much more.
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After all that waiting..
 
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armorsnake
What module are you used? Flasher or dumper?
If youve got dump from previous OFW/CFW their is no big deal with unbricking. Hardware flasher is requere.
 
kozarovv
RandomDude said:
nvm I just f*king killed my ps3.
I've patched the memory offsets with this:
toc_addr=0x6F5558;
gadget1_addr=0x097604;
gadget2_addr=0x60EFD8;
gadget3_addr=0x0D9684;
gadget4_addr=0x0DB054;
gadget5_addr=0x19D3AC;
gadget6_addr=0x42C778;
gadget7_addr=0x423854;
gadget8_addr=0x2BACB8;

And restarted the ps3 when it showed sucess. IT DIED.
Any plans for me now lol?
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That happen when you can't wait few hours/days more. :( You need to know what are you doing, porting gadgets require disassembler, and knowledge what are you doing.

RandomDude said:
nope just going to kill myself now lol. After all that waiting..
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Now only E3 flasher can help, probably.
 
RandomDude
armorsnake said:
No way. You must buy full set.
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Not sure about that, heard so many peeps talking about that would be enough.

Also I CANNOT remove the PSU from the PS3 as my friend literally smashed a screw driver hard enough to reshape the screw lmao.

Is a full dissassembly required for just the downgrade?
 
DeViL303
RandomDude said:
Not sure about that, heard so many peeps talking about that would be enough.

Also I CANNOT remove the PSU from the PS3 as my friend literally smashed a screw driver hard enough to reshape the screw lmao.

Is a full dissassembly required for just the downgrade?
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That is only the clip, you need the E3 flasher too.

What you dont need is the full set with hdd dock and tools etc that allows dual boot. You just need flasher and clip.

You do of course need tools to open the ps3 and a micro sd card too but i assume you have those.

Yes, full disassembly is required, you need to get at the NOR. Shame you couldnt wait man. I have been testing writers etc, its almost ready i would say.
 
RandomDude
DeViL303 said:
That is only the clip, you need the E3 flasher too.

What you dont need is the full set with hdd dock and tools etc that allows dual boot. You just need flasher and clip.

You do of course need tools to open the ps3 and a micro sd card too but i assume you have those.

Yes, full disassembly is required, you need to get at the NOR. Shame you couldnt wait man. I have been testing writers etc, its almost ready i would say.
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Thanks for the help.
 
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ISAK.M
RandomDude said:
nvm I just f*king killed my ps3.
I've patched the memory offsets with this:
toc_addr=0x6F5558;
gadget1_addr=0x097604;
gadget2_addr=0x60EFD8;
gadget3_addr=0x0D9684;
gadget4_addr=0x0DB054;
gadget5_addr=0x19D3AC;
gadget6_addr=0x42C778;
gadget7_addr=0x423854;
gadget8_addr=0x2BACB8;

And restarted the ps3 when it showed sucess. IT DIED.
Any plans for me now lol?
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RandomDude said:
nope just going to kill myself now lol. After all that waiting..
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Maan, that sucks,this is the reason why I never mess around with FW and dev_flash stuff, for the fear of BRICKING!
Since I don't have a HW Flasher + I only have 1 PS3 I am not risking killing it.
Be patient dude :D
 
DeViL303
RandomDude said:
Been waiting for 5+ years man, especially when I just have my mod ready for it.
I have 2 ps3's btw, I can fully dissasmble ps3 1 but not the 2nd one as it's psu screw shape is irregular. Imma see what I can do.

Thanks for the help.
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I can vouch for these videos being good, you will just be using different files as that is old and files he provides are outdated, but the theory and basic steps are the same.
 
DeViL303
ISAK.M said:
Maan, that sucks,this is the reason why I never mess around with FW and dev_flash stuff, for the fear of BRICKING!
Since I don't have a HW Flasher + I only have 1 PS3 I am not risking killing it.
Be patient dude :D
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Just FYI, but dev_flash mods are safe.. that is why no one ever bricks when installing HAN files.

CFW patch is for CoreOS which is a different story.

P.S. Not recommending this of course, but i have deleted entire dev_flash before and just rebooting into safe mode and reinstalled CFW, no problems. So do not worry too much about dev_flash mods.. but be very careful with anything beyond that.
 
littlebalup
RandomDude said:
nvm I just f*king killed my ps3.
I've patched the memory offsets with this:
toc_addr=0x6F5558;
gadget1_addr=0x097604;
gadget2_addr=0x60EFD8;
gadget3_addr=0x0D9684;
gadget4_addr=0x0DB054;
gadget5_addr=0x19D3AC;
gadget6_addr=0x42C778;
gadget7_addr=0x423854;
gadget8_addr=0x2BACB8;

And restarted the ps3 when it showed sucess. IT DIED.
Any plans for me now lol?
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what's your PS3 model?
 
armorsnake
RandomDude said:
Not sure about that, heard so many peeps talking about that would be enough.

Also I CANNOT remove the PSU from the PS3 as my friend literally smashed a screw driver hard enough to reshape the screw lmao.

Is a full dissassembly required for just the downgrade?
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You must have this parts + microSD card

E3_NOR_FLASHER_E3_Flasher_for_PS3.jpg

What model you've got first of all? CECH-xxxx
 
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