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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habib
lmn7 said:
Okay, after some research the error is 80010007, generic EBOOT error. Check this thread here https://www.psx-place.com/threads/han-error-80010007-when-booting-up-mirrors-edge.21294/ - this guy had this issue and all he did was resign the game, yet he says he got the error indicating the EBOOT was modified.

I got the exact same error with the exact same game a couple months ago, but I fixed it by installing the original pkg. I obtained the game from Sony's servers, so there is no possible way that the EBOOT could have been modified.

I still had Mirrors Edge on my HDD, so I just re-packaged the game and resigned it, and the EBOOT was modified. I can send you the modified EBOOT and the original too if you like, let me know.

It is only a portion of the header that is modified, which makes me think it's somehow mistaking the EBOOT for an EDAT file. Incidentally, there is an EDAT file in the USRIDR, this may have something to do with it.
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Yes please!
Send me the eboot both modified and not modified.
Also if you can, send me the command prompt logs when resigning.
Thanks!

EDIT:
it would be great if you can send me modified edat and original edat of the dlc you were talking about as well.
Lastly please post what cpu model are you using because code runs through different routine in old cpus
 
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@lmn7 now I think of it, I understand why people started resigning since a lot of people have been using CFW2OFW method for a long time and HAN just made everything easier, and some of the games are not even available on PSN, so they just started making custom packed PS3 games that were converted via CFW2OFW method which required either HAN pkg or DEBUG pkg to be installed.

That's how I demonstrated Life is Strange MOD when we were introducing HAN for the first time.
 
R
Hi, I have a question.

I have to old fat PS3.
I did the ps3xploit on version 4.82 and installed rebug 4.82 cfw.

How would I go about installing rebug 4.84.

Is it as easy as just installing 4.84 rebug or will I have to do anything else before.
I have alot of games and saves that I do not want to loose so thought I would ask here before going ahead.

Thanks in advance
Rob
 
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habib said:
Yes please!
Send me the eboot both modified and not modified.
Also if you can, send me the command prompt logs when resigning.
Thanks!

EDIT:
it would be great if you can send me modified edat and original edat of the dlc you were talking about as well.
Lastly please post what cpu model are you using because code runs through different routine in old cpus
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The eboot files are too large to attach here, I will upload them to an external site and send you a pm with the link. I will also grab the console logs, it will take a while though bc I have to repkg the game.

About CPU, it has no effect as the first time I got this error was on another PC with very different hardware.
 
habib
lmn7 said:
The eboot files are too large to attach here, I will upload them to an external site and send you a pm with the link. I will also grab the console logs, it will take a while though bc I have to repkg the game.

About CPU, it has no effect as the first time I got this error was on another PC with very different hardware.
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Yes sure, pm me

I have to check where error occurs and older cpu have different routines. It would be nice if you can share it will make it easy for me.

And I see that the error occurs when DEBUG pkg is converted to retail.
I tested retail->retail psn pkg which did not exhibit such issue. Can you verify if this scenario exhibits corruption still?
 
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habib said:
Yes sure, pm me

I have to check where error occurs and older cpu have different routines. It would be nice if you can share it will make it easy for me.

And I see that the error occurs when DEBUG pkg is converted to retail.
I tested retail->retail psn pkg which did not exhibit such issue. Can you verify if this scenario exhibits corruption still?
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I don't have the retail Mirrors Edge pkg, I cannot test that. I do think it is something to do with debug -> retail though, as you know it shows info that it's converting the pkg to this type then lists the files. This is where the eboot is modded, I presume.

Edit: Did you test with the retail mirrors edge pkg? I believe the guy in the thread I linked was using the original pkg.
 
Joonie
robmcc83 said:
Hi, I have a question.

I have to old fat PS3.
I did the ps3xploit on version 4.82 and installed rebug 4.82 cfw.

How would I go about installing rebug 4.84.

Is it as easy as just installing 4.84 rebug or will I have to do anything else before.
I have alot of games and saves that I do not want to loose so thought I would ask here before going ahead.

Thanks in advance
Rob
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Just download REBUG 4.84 and put that on USB to install it, don't bother installing OFW ever again.
 
R
That's amazing, but I am having trouble updating the HFW.
I have CECHG05 with OFW 4.84 and my PS3 is not updated with the following warning.
"The latest version of the system software is already installed. there is no need to update."
How should I do? Thanks.
 
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rayjeong said:
That's amazing, but I am having trouble updating the HFW.
I have CECHG05 with OFW 4.84 and my PS3 is not updated with the following warning.
"The latest version of the system software is already installed. there is no need to update."
How should I do? Thanks.
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Update from the recovery menu. This really needs to be added to an FAQ somewhere... lol.
 
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