PS3HEN PS3HEN Open Beta Testing [For Advanced Users Only]

[esc0rtd3w]

Jason, you forgot the BD disc fix in game category.xml

Oh crap. Did you send that to me on telegram? I can add it tonight. Will be making test3 packages anyways cause kafuu added a crc check to xai for qcfw

 

[esc0rtd3w]

@esc0rtd3w Does HEN disable Disc Auto Start?

No, I don't think so. Would have to check actually since so many updates have been done over the years.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

If the full version of the new Hen comes out i can just update it all the way right?

You can install latest package now if you want, but final release will probably be this weekend. Then can update to that after. It's stable, just a couple xai issues to iron out.

 

[LuanTeles]

No, I don't think so. Would have to check actually since so many updates have been done over the years.

This is what you forgot heheh, I attached the fix there

 

[locarno]

Do I need to install HAN Support files before installing beta HEN?

Can I use autoinstall and then update to beta from pkg?

 

[sbp]

I have a ss that will be very happy with this upgrade which maybe I'll keep rather than sell now. Hehe
Thanks to everyone's awesomeness, and I do mean everyone! Success takes a village.

Exiting times for the ps3 even after all these years! Love it.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

Do I need to install HAN Support files before installing beta HEN?

Can I use autoinstall and then update to beta from pkg?

Get HAN support files out of your head lol. Yes, if you already have PS3HEN installed, then just download the PKG and install like normal. If you don't have PS3HEN installed, use the auto installer and after success and reboot, enable HEN and install beta PKG.

 

[locarno]

After qCFW instalation I stil need to use HEN or it can be removed?

 

[ElMeteK]

After qCFW instalation I stil need to use HEN or it can be removed?

You will "switch" onto "regular" CFW, so you will not even see it anymore

 

[esc0rtd3w]

There are 2 test packages, which are identical except one difference. Test #3 package has qCFW CRC check added and Test #4 package has qCFW CRC check and BD Game Disc Fix added.

02-02-2026
3.4.1 Open Beta: qCFW Test #4: (4.80 - 4.92 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

Changes:

HEN Plugin Changes
- Added detection of BadWDSD via LV1 peek check on hen enable (thanks aomsin2526)
Payload Changes
- Enabled LV1 peek and poke to support BadHTAB and BadWDSD exploits (thanks aomsin2526)
- Added conditional timer for Retail and NPDRM self to reduce hanging when launching homebrew (thanks Joonie, aomsin2526)
- Added support for 3k3y/Redump ISOs on-the-fly (thanks Joonie, Evilnat)
Resource Changes
- Added support for installing qCFW with xai (quasi-CFW for NOR 3000x and SS) (thanks aomsin2526)
- Added BD Game Disc Fix (thanks LuanTeles)
- Now using fork of Evilnats xai plugin as base to take advantage of updated features (thanks Evilnat)


Test #3
- qCFW CRC check added (thanks aomsin2526)

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test3_debug-484D.pkg


Test #4
- qCFW CRC check added (thanks @aomsin2526 )
- Added BD Game Disc Fix (thanks @LuanTeles )

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.1_qCFW_Test4_debug-484D.pkg


UPDATE: PS3HEN 3.4.1 has been released
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/ps3hen-official-release-thread-homebrew-enabler-for-the-ps3.23955/

 

[aomsin2526]

qCFW CRC check requires new qCFW release, I'm releasing it soon.

Update: already out https://github.com/aomsin2526/BadWDSD/releases/tag/qcfw-20260202-release

 

[kronosx]

I got 2 pico W boards,and i got 4 ps3 slims bootloop firmware flash cause bt/wfi module is shot i think.Can i use this now to flash full qcfw.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

02-20-2026
3.4.2 Open Beta: Test #1: (4.80 - 4.92 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

Changes:

Payload Changes
- Added missing function call for 3k3y ISO decryption (thanks @aldostools and @TheWizWiki)

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-484D.pkg

 

[aldostools]

02-20-2026
3.4.2 Open Beta: Test #1: (4.80 - 4.92 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

Changes:

Payload Changes
- Added missing function call for 3k3y ISO decryption (thanks @aldostools and @TheWizWiki)

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.2_test1a_debug-484D.pkg

Various youtubers (with channels in Spanish language) have confirmed that the error launching encrypted ISO from HDD in 3.4.1 was fixed in PS3HEN 3.4.2

Here are the videos for reference:

 

[esc0rtd3w]

Various youtubers (with channels in Spanish language) have confirmed that the error launching encrypted ISO from HDD in 3.4.1 was fixed in PS3HEN 3.4.2

Here are the videos for reference:

Thanks. I seen those. I'm gonna push out the 3.4.2 update tonight.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

The 3.4.2 files are live on server now, but i still need to finish making zips and updating thread. I left beta pkgs on server for now, until i have everything done.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

This is a small update to fix a problem with updating PS3HEN from HFW Tools menu. Thanks to all the people who have pointed this out for a while. Also added a Homebrew Apps sub-menu to HFW Tools for an easy way to update a few essential apps. Currently only multiMAN-MOD and webmanMOD pkg links are available, this is mostly experimental at this point.

03-05-2026
3.4.3 Open Beta: Test #2: (4.80 - 4.92 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

Changes:

Resource Changes
- Fixed Update HEN option in HFW Tools menu
- Added a Homebrew Apps section in Update menu in HFW Tools
- Added webmanMOD and multiMAN-MOD to Homebrew Apps menu

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-484D.pkg

 

[LuanTeles]

This is a small update to fix a problem with updating PS3HEN from HFW Tools menu. Thanks to all the people who have pointed this out for a while. Also added a Homebrew Apps sub-menu to HFW Tools for an easy way to update a few essential apps. Currently only multiMAN-MOD and webmanMOD pkg links are available, this is mostly experimental at this point.

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03-05-2026
3.4.3 Open Beta: Test #2: (4.80 - 4.92 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

Changes:

Resource Changes
- Fixed Update HEN option in HFW Tools menu
- Added a Homebrew Apps section in Update menu in HFW Tools
- Added webmanMOD and multiMAN-MOD to Homebrew Apps menu

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_signed-492C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.4.3_test2_debug-484D.pkg

@esc0rtd3w If you want, you can use my GitHub links for homebrews. I keep all of them updated, and as soon as a new version is released, the links remain the same.

BTW: I think there might be an issue with download_list.xml. I created an online homebrew store page, and for most people it gives an error when downloading large files. I'm not sure why, but it only happens with the official HEN. On my Pro mod it works fine. I'll install the vanilla HEN and try to find the cause, then let you know.

 

[esc0rtd3w]

@esc0rtd3w If you want, you can use my GitHub links for homebrews. I keep all of them updated, and as soon as a new version is released, the links remain the same.

BTW: I think there might be an issue with download_list.xml. I created an online homebrew store page, and for most people it gives an error when downloading large files. I'm not sure why, but it only happens with the official HEN. On my Pro mod it works fine. I'll install the vanilla HEN and try to find the cause, then let you know.

When I was testing last night, all the http links were working but https gives 80010006 error.

The bug that caused 8002AE04 error was because the content id was wrong in xml and not same as new hybrid PKG.

I dont know much else about it

 

[esc0rtd3w]

03-18-2026
3.5.0 Open Beta: Test #1: (4.80 - 4.93 CEX / 4.82 & 4.84 DEX)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Important note if you are testing on 4.93

Install this firmware
HFW Firmware Link: http://ps3xploit.me/firmware/hfw/HFW_4.93.1_PS3UPDAT_D5B1F953972D0FBBBA5981181D5DD086.PUP

Then navigate to this url on PS3
HEN Installer Dev Link: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/installer/auto/dev
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Changes:

Global Changes
- Added support for 4.93 CEX firmware (thanks @Joonie)

Resource Changes
- Fixed Update HEN option in HFW Tools menu
- Added a Homebrew Apps section in Update menu in HFW Tools
- Added webmanMOD and multiMAN-MOD to Homebrew Apps menu

4.80 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_debug-480C.pkg
4.81 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_debug-481C.pkg
4.82 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-482C.pkg
4.83 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-483C.pkg
4.84 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-484C.pkg
4.85 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-485C.pkg
4.86 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-486C.pkg
4.87 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-487C.pkg
4.88 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-488C.pkg
4.89 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-489C.pkg
4.90 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-490C.pkg
4.91 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-491C.pkg
4.92 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-492C.pkg
4.93 CEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_signed-493C.pkg

4.82 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_debug-482D.pkg
4.84 DEX: http://ps3xploit.me/hen/openbeta/Latest_HEN_Installer_3.5.0_test1_debug-484D.pkg


For anyone curious or confused about providing or getting a socat debug log, please see this thread post:
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/r...but-goes-back-to-xmb.44674/page-2#post-398227

Have Fun