PS3 Official PS3HEN v3.3.0 + HFW Released for 4.91 Firmware from Team PS3Xploit

The Official PS3HEN exploit has been updated to v3.3.0 with some new changes from @esc0rtd3w and @Joonie of Team PS3Xploit to support 4.91. Also, developer Joonie has brought back the webkit exploit from 4.82 to 4.91 with the official HFW release (HFW = OFW with old webkit injected). Its best to use the official HFW when using the official PS3HEN release.​

PS3HEN is an exploit useful for PS3 Console's that do not have the ability to install a CFW ( those later Slim & SuperSlim Models). While it can be installed on all PS3 Models, PS3HEN is not as powerful as Custom Firmware is on your console, but PS3HEN is not far behind and has plenty of features to get the most out of your console. We have created a guide detailing and comparing the differences between the two exploits CFW and PS3HEN, that can be seen > here < You can checkout full details about PS3HEN and setup in the Official Thread linked below.

Next up (for CFW user's), we should see soon (be patient - testing) bguerville's PS3 Toolset updated for CFW user's who may of accidentally updated to 4.91 Official Firmware (OFW) or by wrong advice elsewhere installed a HFW by mistake (some unofficial ones floating around with wrong advice). Or simply trying out CFW for the first time and are on 4.91 OFW.

Release Post (via esc0rtd3w) Tutorials

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  Hello again
  
  After many hours, I have tested on all versions 4.80 - 4.91. The changes have been pushed to github, and the auto installer and normal installer have been updated on server, and are live.
  
  I will update the OP in this thread, and the website soon.
  
  Official HFW 4.91.1 is available (thanks @Joonie )
  
  http://ps3xploit.me/firmware/hfw/HFW_4.91.1_PS3UPDAT.PUP​
  MD5: C2717C377EB4F0FF458B8819B1E53D50
  
  Thanks to everyone for their patience, and extra thanks to @aldostools, @LuanTeles, @bguerville, @Joonie, @MrMario2011, @Coro, @littlebalup, @DeViL303 for help with testing everything, suggestions, firmware, and advice
  
  PS3HEN 3.3.0 Changelog:
  
  HEN Global Changes
  
  - Added support for 4.91 CEX firmware (HFW) (thanks @Joonie )​
  
  HEN Plugin Changes
  
  - Fixed early reboot problem with HEN_UPD.PKG for Emergency USB Recovery​
  
  Payload Changes
  
  - Fixed issue with PSP Launcher (thanks @aldostools , @LuanTeles )​
  
  Resource Changes
  
  - Added *Toggle 99 Percent Package Install/Delete* option in HFW Tools->Maintenance (thanks @zmod )
  - Updated download_list.xml to use updated paths on dev_hdd0 (thanks @LuanTeles , @DeViL303 )
  - Added support for PS Home Catalogue path in download_list.xml (thanks @DeViL303 , @LuanTeles , @aldostools )
  - Added support for dev_usb002 - dev_usb007 in package manager (thanks @LuanTeles )​
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  Official PS3HEN help page:
  
  • https://ps3xploit.me/help/hen.html
  
  Trusted YouTuber's (beware there are some bad videos out there)

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  @MrMario2011 (Official 4.91 PS3HEN Tester)
  
  
  Modded Warefare
  

Official 4.91 HFW Firmware: http://ps3xploit.me/firmware/hfw/HFW_4.91.1_PS3UPDAT.PUP
MD5: C2717C377EB4F0FF458B8819B1E53D50
Update: Mirror's of HFW (4.91 official) can be found @ brewology (thanks Aldostools) :
https://www.brewology.com/?p=4767


Official Release/Support Thread:
@ psx-place.com/threads..

Release Post:
@ psx-place.com/threads/....

Official website
@ https://ps3xploit.me/
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I had a nightmare of a time getting Hen to install.
But strangely i had had this same problem on my PS3 every single time from the 1st hen install long ago to updates through time.
What fixed it for me was using the Alternate method, book marking it, rebooting, then opening the browser and going to THAT link, nothing else on that website.
after a while it worked but it took me several hours of trying, reinstalling Sony FW, then HFW Firmware, Hen, etc etc. my PS3 just has a real #!$%*^! of a time for some reason but i can always get it going.
Starting hen is 8 of 10 times perfect but it doesnt remove the Start Hen icon, and when it doesnt start it take a few times, or i just power cycle then it works.

Ensure also that you are not jumping right into installing hen the second the PS3 boots, let it settle in, other things the console are doing 100% will mess with 1) installing hen, and 2) initializing hen once you do install it.

 

i updated from 4.89 and my console is sutck a update loop, it goes to 99% and it does nothing, i tried to unplug it and turn on again but it just goes to recovery mode and starts update again.

what can i do?

 

Hey! I have a ps3 super slim in OFW 4.91 and i dont know if can i install HFW with the bt/bd modules broken. Is there any way? Thanks 4 help

 

Hey! I have a ps3 super slim in OFW 4.91 and i dont know if can i install HFW with the bt/bd modules broken. Is there any way? Thanks 4 help

Unfortunately, no. If you install HFW (or any FW update) with a broken BT or BD, you'll end up with the infamous update loop.

You'll have to fix your console before updating.

 

Hello, very grateful for the work you do,
Maybe this is not a real HEN problem as such.
but hey, notice problems in the game 'the last of us' where you can barely hear the voices and others you can't hear anything, I played this game on its way out and I remember that it worked very well. Here I leave some debate in a photo:
https://www.elotrolado.net/hilo_duda-problema-the-last-of-us-pal_2353573

 

Unfortunately, no. If you install HFW (or any FW update) with a broken BT or BD, you'll end up with the infamous update loop.

You'll have to fix your console before updating.

I hope Ben's new bgtoolset could come in handy so users wouldn't have to install FW but remain on OFW and run HEN with it

 

I hope Ben's new bgtoolset could come in handy so users wouldn't have to install FW but remain on OFW and run HEN with it

Good to see you around Joonie.. [emoji6]
Hope you're doing well.

Not sure if you still have a PS3 and mess with it a little, however if ever you wish to give the new features a spin before any official release, just let me know..

The same thing goes for all other trusted PS3 scene devs, hackers and contributors, past and present, the PS3 Toolset wouldn't exist without you guys anyway.. so don't hesitate to contact me to get access. Your feedback will be welcome too..

 

Good to see you around Joonie.. [emoji6]
Hope you're doing well.

Not sure if you still have a PS3 and mess with it a little, however if ever you wish to give the new features a spin before any official release, just let me know..

The same thing goes for all other trusted PS3 scene devs, hackers and contributors, past and present, the PS3 Toolset wouldn't exist without you guys anyway.. so don't hesitate to contact me to get access. Your feedback will be welcome too..

Thank you for your offer- I've been busy with my work projects lately, but I may eventually get to it whenever I get free time-