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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Yes, but ** http://www.**ps3xploit.com >Doma...no Longer owned by team** (ps3xploit.me =new)
It says PS3HEN: 4.88 HFW

So I thought hfw is a must.
I think you're getting firmware versions confused.
"Custom Firmware" (CFW)
Is for older/certain models.
"Hybrid Firmware" (HFW)
Is for newer model consoles that can "ONLY" run HEN/HFW. Your console can only run HEN/HFW. It is fine to run 4.88 HFW. Because, Yes that's the latest official version of the console as well. 4.88
So find 4.88 HFW source download and install and then install Latest HEN
 
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Hello malta I unlocked it on My PS3 Super Slim by Hen. Now to install the Stores to download the Games, it's not possible. Installs only the Store but it doesn't appear... Any explanation?
 
Hello malta I unlocked it on My PS3 Super Slim by Hen. Now to install the Stores to download the Games, it's not possible. Installs only the Store but it doesn't appear... Any explanation?
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Does anyone still have a link for the 4.84 (or 4.84.2) HFW?
HFW 4.84.2
https://mega.nz/file/zQQwXIIB#8KKPcY34Qjh-l9ZkYLax68FfuWM9D1VGFl26mD_NKk8
MD5 of PUP: 4247362b54fadd2e4d7c09007f720803

HFW 4.85.1
https://mega.nz/file/SAYhnYYB#6CmxOz0H_pSuVRb4YZ7-lYvY66hP0LlohgVMWfFut4Q
MD5 of PUP: c6632994c04d0ed8c555091f3fde9bbb

HFW 4.86.1
https://mega.nz/file/zIpFnDjB#PwJVSc15POf0jzFDQuUllxJahdzpnb48TW74hJOgjyc
MD5 of PUP: bbd0ed644aa2ef89d34ab3cc2c06dd0d

HFW 4.87.1
https://mega.nz/file/fAJFwSqL#PeQfhVjbGAi69S4Jr369Tly4trG4Y9ALqdlUIBzW8qk
MD5 of PUP: 9fcd8efab97ec54e52ef7da4fff1fe15

HFW 4.88.1

https://mega.nz/file/1l4CiLBZ#svG3LvEeOO13ziLUaXsp9YryhsGXEgmGoJJ8mY_WQAk
MD5 of PUP: 23f60baf3c3d38bc77aa452e770d1248

HFW 4.89.1
https://mega.nz/file/ABA0HDIA#MMQZ_aA0jMAstgpvbF2hH5CrHXoF5UR9cAypkkqkXrk
MD5 of PUP: 1746fd1a7ba9f6dbb9428c9c64b54b0a
 
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Yeah so I installed the official ps3 update in the middle of setting up hfw 4.89 bc the update notice was annoying. Now what? Im not finding this ps3updat.pup anywhere, either. I found it once somehow and cant figure it out. Shit has 101 different ways of installing and none of them are easy, bruh.
 

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