Update 4/25/2023: PS3HEN 3.2.2 has been released. Check the changelog for details.
We have seen a lot of developer's back in the fold after the 4.90 official firmware update that hit the PlayStation 3 several weeks ago. We seen a couple weeks ago developer's @Joonie and @esc0rtd3w of the Ps3Xploit Team update Ps3HEN to v3.2.0, now we have a new update with the release of v3.2.1.. Ps3HEN is a Homebrew Enabler that is an alternative exploit to custom firmware (cfw) for models that can not install a CFW. unlike custom firmware on the ps3, Ps3HEN has the ability to run on all ps3 model's, while many feature that are in CFW can be found in PS3HEN it does not completely replicate the CFW experience so if your PS3 has the ability to run a CFW that is the better route, but Ps3HEN is a very powerful and capable exploit. See a CFW vs Ps3HEN comparison >here< for a rundown of feature's.
In the update v3.2.1, there has been a number of changes and added support to Ps3HEN. @Joonie has released a backport of HFW (hybrid firmware) for 4.83, this was done as Ps3HEN has provided support for 4.83 FW, plus 4.84 DEX firmware is also now supported. There has been a number of other supported firmware and various other changes in the payload and plugin to PS3HEN, Plus this fixes the wMM bug that was creating freezing issue in v3.2.0. See latest changelogs provided below.
We have seen a lot of developer's back in the fold after the 4.90 official firmware update that hit the PlayStation 3 several weeks ago. We seen a couple weeks ago developer's @Joonie and @esc0rtd3w of the Ps3Xploit Team update Ps3HEN to v3.2.0, now we have a new update with the release of v3.2.1.. Ps3HEN is a Homebrew Enabler that is an alternative exploit to custom firmware (cfw) for models that can not install a CFW. unlike custom firmware on the ps3, Ps3HEN has the ability to run on all ps3 model's, while many feature that are in CFW can be found in PS3HEN it does not completely replicate the CFW experience so if your PS3 has the ability to run a CFW that is the better route, but Ps3HEN is a very powerful and capable exploit. See a CFW vs Ps3HEN comparison >here< for a rundown of feature's.
In the update v3.2.1, there has been a number of changes and added support to Ps3HEN. @Joonie has released a backport of HFW (hybrid firmware) for 4.83, this was done as Ps3HEN has provided support for 4.83 FW, plus 4.84 DEX firmware is also now supported. There has been a number of other supported firmware and various other changes in the payload and plugin to PS3HEN, Plus this fixes the wMM bug that was creating freezing issue in v3.2.0. See latest changelogs provided below.
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What Is HEN?
- HEN stands for Homebrew ENabler. it also consists of many functions relatively close to a CFW.
- Installs on all PS3 Models. Typically used on Ps3 Console's that are incapable of installing a PS3 CFW.
Official Links
- Official Website @ https://ps3xploit.me (note: ps3xploit. com no longer owned by team)
- Official Release Thread @ https://www.psx-place.com/threads/p...se-thread-homebrew-enabler-for-the-ps3.23955/
- Official Forum @ https://www.psx-place.com/forums/PS3HEN/
PS3 Custom Firmware vs PS3HEN Features
How to check if my PS3 can run Custom Firmware
(note all PS3's can run PS3HEN, if you can not run a CFW on your PS3 Model)
- You can check by visiting the OFFICIAL bguerville Ps3 Toolset @ ps3toolset.com on your Ps3 internet browser.
- Visit this thread by @Coro: "Can my PS3 Model Install Custom Firmware (CFW)?"
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Ps3HEN v3.2.2Global Changes
- Added support for 4.80 and 4.81 CEX firmwareHEN Plugin Changes
- Added support for 4.82 DEX firmware
- Automatic Updates are now disabled by default. You can use HFW Tools->Maintenance and toggle back on/off
- Added support for RCO Sounds and LED Status (thanks @aldostools)Payload Changes
- Updated install finished detection method (thanks @aldostools)
- Updated and cleaned up downloadPKG_thread2 function
- Added detection of dev_build toggle for usb000 and usb001
- Pad function fixed to not hang when more than one device is connected (thanks @aldostools)Resource Changes
- Disabled VSH Attach To Debugger as default, to not conflict with some CFW (4.82/4.84 DEX)
- Multiple Updates: PSP launcher blacklisting + more (thanks @aldostools)
- Added L2 to disable mappath remap on hen launch
- Updated software_update_plugin.rco message to display the .me domain instead of the .com
- Added *Uninstall HEN* option to HFW Tools->Maintenance
- Added *Disable Remapping On Next Reboot* option in HFW Tools->Maintenance. This will disable the remapped files from mappath so these files can be managed and users can also use the backup/restore option from XMB (thanks @Fredy66)
- Added *Toggle Hotkey Polling* option in HFW Tools->Maintenance. This will enable/disable check_combo_buttons function when HEN launches. (thanks @FFF256)
- Added *Toggle app_home Support* option in HFW Tools->Maintenance. This updates xml containing the seg_gamedebug entries (thanks @Fredy66)
- Added *Enable Quick Preview Option On XMB* option in HFW Tools->Developer. This swaps the explore_plugin.sprx between CEX and DEX versions
Ps3HEN v3.2.1Global Changes
- Added support for 4.84 DEX firmwareInstaller Changes
- Updated DEX resources and stackframe (4.84 DEX/PEX Only) (thanks @Joonie )
- Added support for 4.83 firmware (HFW) (thanks @Joonie)
- Re-added support for 4.82 firmware (OFW)
- Updates to PS3HEN_GEN and added makefile (thanks @bucanero )
- Bytes will be written by webkit if HEN is being loaded from HTML, so HEN can set the installing flagHEN Plugin Changes
- Added downloadhenD() function to allow DEX p3t download if DEX checkbox is checked (4.82D/4.84D Only)
- Added check for webMAN-MOD, and if installed will download package with WMM included, only if HEN is installingPayload Changes
- Updated peekq offsets and values for CEX/DEX when downloading packages
- Updated detected COBRA version to 8.4Resource Changes
- Updated PS3MAPI_CORE_VERSION to 1.24 (thanks bucanero)
- Added check for HEN installing. Boot plugins text files will be deleted if HEN is ran from installer html
- Updated UMD/PSP blacklisting and fixed spacing (thanks @aldostools )
- Added VSH message to alert users of deleted boot plugins text
- Updated HEN Welcome Message for developer mode/release
Ps3HEN v3.2.0Global Changes
- Added support for 4.90 firmware. Special thanks to lmn7 and Joonie for their work on porting offsets, HFW, and other code contributionsHEN Plugin Changes
- Xai updated to support new HFW Tools options. Special thanks to Evilnat for his help and code contributions
- Automatic reboot after successful initial HEN installation from Network and USBPayload Changes
- Added Clear Browser Cache code, currently disabled. This will be moved into xai_plugin (thanks xfrcc)
- Changes to HEN plugin attempting to make it unload properly (thanks @aldostools, TheRouLetteBoi)
- Updated host domain name from ps3xploit.me to ps3xploit.me
- Added mutex functionality to map_path and open_path_hook (thanks bguerville)Resource Changes
- Updated, fixed, and optimized map_path and open_path_hook. Also kept support for legacy homebrew that uses map_path (thanks bguerville)
- Added stat to open_path_hook for DEBUG build only (thanks DeViL303 for the idea and bguerville for the code and implementation)
- Changed compatibility for modules patching. Firmware versions 4.84-4.88 share values, but 4.89 has its own values now for hashes and sprx patches
- Added support for custom subchannel data via LSD files (thanks @aldostools)
- PSX BIOS patched with product code 0x85 for PAL games (thanks @aldostools)
- Option to force PAL or NTSC including the word in the file name (thanks @aldostools)
- Added support for .sbi files and improve the performance seeking the custom subchannels (thanks @aldostools)
- Added toggle for libaudio BT patch (thanks in1975)
- Updated act.dat restore function (thanks bucanero)
- Support for rap and RAP extension (lowercase/uppercase) (thanks aldostools)
- Added button detection on launch. Currently will look for R2 held, to disable boot plugins
- HEN Enable and Package Manager have been separated from category_game.xml
- Package Manager hidden on boot and shows full on HEN launch (thanks LuanTeles, DeViL303)
- The HEN Enable egg menu item will be shown on boot and will be hidden after the XMB is refreshed. This will be updated later to refresh automatically. (thanks LuanTeles, DeViL303)
- Added Developer options under HFW Tools -> Developer
- Added the ability to switch HEN from Release and Debug modes via HFW Tools -> Developer (USB will be added next release)
- Added the option to remove hen_enable.png to allow install from browser via HFW Tools -> Developer
- Only supporting Stock and Rebug themes for now until custom colors can be fixed
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