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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    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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bridge the wifi and ethernet connections. I may have figured out a way to make it more stable (at least it is on my end). bridge starting with the wifi, then ethernet.[/QUOTE I don't have no idea what you are talking about here & is there a way I can install the drivers and dumpers by USB
 
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I still don't understand what kind of drivers you're "talking" about?

Previously you give me link to HFW Flash Writer + IDPS/Flash Dumpers:
I am taking about the Flash Writer + IDPs/Flash Dumpers the web page for this will open up on my IPhone IPad PC but not my PS3 and for that reason I don't know how to proceed unless I can install them by USB drive
 
I am taking about the Flash Writer + IDPs/Flash Dumpers the web page for this will open up on my IPhone IPad PC but not my PS3 and for that reason I don't know how to proceed unless I can install them by USB drive

On that page there is an instruction:
  1. Install HFW 4.84 twice on the console you wish to flash to avoid the potential corruption error during CFW installation.
  2. Depending on which option you choose, and model of your ps3. Go to **ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new) select "Flash writer" --> 4.84 HFW --> Flash from XXX (depend that you are following USB or HDD method) --> NAND or NOR depending on your console model.
    * A.) Is your console a NOR or NAND? Find out here
  3. Set the current page as browser homepage. Don't launch the exploit initialization. Close the browser.

While you're on PS3 you should visit this page:
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/.
Not this one:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...mpers-v2-0-1-now-install-cfw-from-4-84.23123/.

What files you want to "install" on USB device?
You suppose to have only "Flash Hex File" (flash_484.hex) on USB or HDD.

I suggest to dump IDPS/Flash, before using (software) flasher.

You know when you gonna f*** up something, only hardware flasher will help you?
So, once again I'm asking do you know what you're doing?


BTW at least I hope you're trying to use flasher on FAT or on SLIM with min fabric FW lower than 3.60.

EDIT: Here is Minimum Version Checker:
https://www.psx-place.com/resources/minverchk-minimum-version-checker.610/.
 
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Well I don't know what I am doing and I don't understand why my PS3 will only connect WiFi not Ethernet cable and I already have the Writers & Dumpers files on my PC & I just want to know is there a way to install them by USB
 
My PS3 will find http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/ but the problem happens when you click on the 4.84 HFW Flash Dumpers/Writers and it says the page cannot load this web page and I get the error
80710a06 and my PS3 will downgrade to 2.60 and I have problem trying o setup Ethernet connection it says IP Address has timed out and I don't have the model number right now because I am out of town
 
You mean one of these links is not working in your PS3:
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no L...ps3xploit.me =new)/hfw/dumper/index_nand.html,
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no L...(ps3xploit.me =new)/hfw/dumper/index_nor.html.
Od none of them works?

To know what type of memory your PS3 have, I need your PS3 version (CECH...).
 
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You may have early SLIM model:
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Which have NOR flash memory.

Or late FAT:
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So also probably NOR flash memory.

Will see...
 
It says CECH-2001A and I was told on this forum that it's NOR and I have done 4.84 HFW Hybrid Firmware Twice through the Recovery menu
 
  1. Here is NOR Flash Memory Dumper for USB:
    http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no L...(ps3xploit.me =new)/hfw/dumper/index_nor.html.

    Dump-NOR.png

    Before entering this site through PS3 Browser,
    insert USB device (FAT32 file system) into right USB port (closest to BD Drive).
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    Clear all cookies, save this site as home, close the browser. Open browser.
    Click Initialize exploitation.
    Dump 16Mb... (it can take some time, so wait for the process to end).

  2. Check the "dump.hex" which should be on the root of your USB device with PS3DumpChecker:
    https://github.com/Swizzy/PS3DumpChecker/blob/master/Latest Compiled Version/PS3DumpChecker.exe,
    there should be download button next to History.

    If everything is OK...


  3. flash-484-hex.png

    Download flash_484.hex and copy it onto root of the USB device.
    Plug in USB device into right port.


  4. flash-484a.png

    Enter flasher
    Clear all cookies, save this site as home, close the browser. Open browser.
    Click Initialize exploitation.
    Patch NOR...
    Do not reboot the console.

  5. Once again dump NOR Flash Memory, check it
    If something will be wrong, post your results here:
    https://www.psx-place.com/forums/ps3xploit-cfw-installer-ps3-25xx-models-lower.223/.

  6. If everything is fine, reboot console.
    Now you should be able install 4.84 CFW:
    https://www.psx-place.com/threads/4-84-cfw-homebrew-plugins-tools.22528/ (some links ca be outdated),
    https://rebug.me/official-rebug-4-84-1-lite-cobra-7-55-toolbox-2-02-17-mar-3rd-2019/.
 
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I have an update I was able to get everything done but one thing and that is Proceeding to patch NOR Flash Memory the second time because it has been doing it for quite a long time now and I didn't not understand why it has taken at least 30 minutes to hour or more to do with the patch and I didn't try to do it again afraid might brick the console or cause another problem
 
Well I got the first page to open with Step 1 & the second section Dump 16mb NOR flash to USB device is grayed out

I don't know what you're doing, but you suppose to enter\search:
http://**ps3xploit.com >Domain no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)/, on PS3, not on PC.
Look for Flash Dumpers -> Dump Flash To USB -> NOR
Dump-NOR.png


  • If you're entering this site on PC you'll have this warning:
    PS3-warning-ss.png


    Here is screenshot from PC
    NOR-dumper-ss.png


  • While entering from PS3 with 4.84.2 HFW:
    attention.png

    After this message page should have all options enabled

I have an update I was able to get everything done but one thing and that is Proceeding to patch NOR Flash Memory the second time because it has been doing it for quite a long time now and I didn't not understand why it has taken at least 30 minutes to hour or more to do with the patch and I didn't try to do it again afraid might brick the console or cause another problem

Does at least "Initialize exploitation" ended successfully?
What about your flash dumper?
 
I did the Flash Writer it did everything correct and patched the NOR Flash Writer and gave me a dumb hex file and then I went to do the NOR Flasher V2.0.1 & it did the Initialize Exploiting but it never patched the NOR Flash Memory to USB and it looks like my PS3 has locked up while do the patch NOR Flash Memory and what do I need to do now
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