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Couldn't find anything about this on console crunch so thought I'd post Jailbreaking guide for everyone..lol
Question. Why Would I Hack/Jailbreak My PS3 ?
Answer. Hacking your PS3, gives you so many new option’s, you will be able to use emulators, homebrew apps and game backups as well as being able to use Linux, after Sony removed the function in firmware 3.21.
CFW(Custom Firmware)/MFW(Modified Firmware)
Question. CFW/MFW Or Dongle ?
Answer. CFW/MFW is the way to go, dongles are dead and you should not be using them.
Question.Which PS3 Consoles Can Be Jailbroken
Answer. here is a list taken from the PS3 Dev Wiki
SKU Models
or you can take a look at this image:
(Q) Which PS3 Consoles cannot be Jailbroken
(A) 3K and 4K consoles(Some Slim and all Super Slim)
(Q) Is there a firmware my PS3 should be on ?
(A) The most recent Rebug or Rogero seems to be the most desired
(Q) What Firmwares cannot be hacked yet ?
(A) Firmwares from 3.56 upwards are un-jailbreakable at the moment, perhaps it will remain that way, or perhaps we will see a break through in the future, only time will tell.
(Q) How do i install the latest 4xx CFW/MFW
(A) You should follow these guides:
[TUT] How to install the latest 4.XX CFW’sNicolas’ MiralaTijera CFW 4.40 NooB Tutorialhttp://www.******.net/showthread.php?t=56205[Video Tutorial] How To Install 4.30 PS3 CFW (From 3.55 CFW)http://www.******.net/showthread.php?t=56205
(Q) I have found some CFW/MFW on the internet, how do i know it is real ?
Use this application, it will help you identify a real or fake CFW/MFW:
PS3 PUP Check+ [MD5 verify] By DEFAULTDNB
Downgrading
(Q) When i bought my PS3, the firmware was above 3.55/My family member updated my console when i was out http://www.******.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif , how can i have jailbreak my console ?
(A) You need to downgrade your PS3, this is rather a tedious process, involving soldering several wires to your PS3, but in the future we will have solderless models of these products, for information on how to downgrade, check these threads:
Ultimate Fool Proof Guide: Ps3 Hardware Downgrading
[Tutorial] E3 Flasher: Fast Swap Dual Guide For All OFW/CFW
Q.) Can 4.xx CFW be installed on 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, NO and NO, you need to DOWNGRADE to a 3.55 Firmware.
Q.) Can i Software Downgrade from 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, at the moment you MUST, use a Hardware Flasher, like Progskeet or E3, if you are comfortable with soldering, then Progskeet is the recommended device.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 installing a 4.xx CFW ?
A.) Yes, as with all OFW’s or CFW’s you have a chance of bricking, with CFW’s your chances of bricking become a lot higher, when you dont read.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 by downgrading ?
A.) Of course you can, but most bricks occur due to user error.
Q.) Who is to blame for any bricks ?
A.) You as the user are, most bricks are down to user error, take your time to read, take your time to understand, take all the time possible and have some patience, it will pay off and be rewarding in the end.
Q.) I want to downgrade my PS3, but im either too afraid or i have zero soldering skills, can someone do it for me ?
A.) Well doing something yourself, is always rewarding, but if you don’t have the confidence, you don’t have the confidence, so you can ask anyone from the trusted downgraders thread:
Trusted PS3 Downgrade Providers
Future Software Methods
Q.) Will there ever be a method to upgrade from straight from 4.xx OFW to 4.xx CFW ?
A.) We are but mere mortals, we are not psychic, the only advice that one can give you is, be patient and wait until the PlayStation 4 is released.
Q.) Will there ever be a method to Software Downgrade from 4.xx ?
A.) We are but mere mortals, we are not psychic, the only advice that one can give you is, be patient and wait until the PlayStation 4 is released.
Homebrew/Backups
(Q) Ok so i have CFW installed, how do i run homebrew ?
(A) In the game section, you will see “Install Package Files”, you will be able to install all your homebrew and backup managers from there, just a note though, the PKG files that you are installing, need to be on the root of your FAT32 formatted thumbdrive/external HDD.
(Q) I need a backup manager, what should i use
(A)
Iris Manager
multiMAN
Storage Options
(Q) What are my storage options for backing up games(This really 0nly applies to Fat PS3′s) ?
(A.1) You can backups certain games to CD/DVD/BD disc’s, read here for more information.
(A.2) You can install games on the PS3′s internal HDD or use an External USB HDD, which needs to be formatted to FAT32, you can also use a FAT32 USB Thumb Drive, note that with FAT32 you are limited to games with single files under 4GB, if you prefer all your games to be on the internal HDD, you can get up to 1TB 2.5? HDD, or you can use the Xecuter PS3 HDXT method and have your internal HDD on the outside of the machine, the benefit of this, is that you can use 3.5? Sata and IDE HDD’s as internal storage.
Some more PS3 HDD Information submitted by ieder-zijn-meis(Thanks again)
- maximum height is 9,5mm (many 2.5? drives above 640GB are too high too fit inside)
– maximum PS3 filesystem is 1TB (512KB block size)
– maximum FAT32 theoretical size is 8TB, practical limit on the PS3 is 2TB
– 7200rpm can be used, as well as Flashdrives (although the 1/5th lower loadingtime of GTA5 can be considered too low to justify the higher pricetag of SATA Flashdrives.
– SATAII-300 can be used, although it will work on SATA1-150 speed interface.
– If using external 3.5? drives hooked up to the internal SATA, you’ll need an external powersupply (some drivebays include them).
– If on low budget or you like DIY: use a normal extension (male to female) SATA cable (and make sure it doesn’t get loose) and recycle the case + powersupply of an external USB harddisk (without using the USB connection/conversion).
– Don’t use RAID or SAN drives with (e)SATA interface, just a plain single drive with a bare SATA connector (many controllers don’t work without drivers/software).
– Games can be hardcoded for BluRay speeds (9MB/s) so sticking a 85~220MB/s harddrive inside will not speedup everything/allways (but most do).
– If you plan on exchanging the drive, download the full PUP of your FW you are using and put it on an USB Mass Storage Device formatted with FAT32 in PS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP and disconnect the LAN before re powering the PS3 (or you’ll bound to end up with the latest (3.55 now) unjailbreakable/undowngradable version).
– Use a good fitting X screwdriver, the screws fitted to the HD<>tray are made of very soft aluminum.
Here is a tutorial, by forum member Invi, on how to an External IDE HDD Case and use it as Internal Storage:
HowTo: Use an external IDE HDD Case to connect an Internal 3,5″ Sata HDD as PS3 HDD.
An image of the Xecuter PS3 HDXT.
http://www.******.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_7242-300x200.jpg
Videos of different HDD expansion options.
Question. Why Would I Hack/Jailbreak My PS3 ?
Answer. Hacking your PS3, gives you so many new option’s, you will be able to use emulators, homebrew apps and game backups as well as being able to use Linux, after Sony removed the function in firmware 3.21.
CFW(Custom Firmware)/MFW(Modified Firmware)
Question. CFW/MFW Or Dongle ?
Answer. CFW/MFW is the way to go, dongles are dead and you should not be using them.
Question.Which PS3 Consoles Can Be Jailbroken
Answer. here is a list taken from the PS3 Dev Wiki
SKU Models
or you can take a look at this image:
(Q) Which PS3 Consoles cannot be Jailbroken
(A) 3K and 4K consoles(Some Slim and all Super Slim)
(Q) Is there a firmware my PS3 should be on ?
(A) The most recent Rebug or Rogero seems to be the most desired
(Q) What Firmwares cannot be hacked yet ?
(A) Firmwares from 3.56 upwards are un-jailbreakable at the moment, perhaps it will remain that way, or perhaps we will see a break through in the future, only time will tell.
(Q) How do i install the latest 4xx CFW/MFW
(A) You should follow these guides:
[TUT] How to install the latest 4.XX CFW’sNicolas’ MiralaTijera CFW 4.40 NooB Tutorialhttp://www.******.net/showthread.php?t=56205[Video Tutorial] How To Install 4.30 PS3 CFW (From 3.55 CFW)http://www.******.net/showthread.php?t=56205
(Q) I have found some CFW/MFW on the internet, how do i know it is real ?
Use this application, it will help you identify a real or fake CFW/MFW:
PS3 PUP Check+ [MD5 verify] By DEFAULTDNB
Downgrading
(Q) When i bought my PS3, the firmware was above 3.55/My family member updated my console when i was out http://www.******.net/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif , how can i have jailbreak my console ?
(A) You need to downgrade your PS3, this is rather a tedious process, involving soldering several wires to your PS3, but in the future we will have solderless models of these products, for information on how to downgrade, check these threads:
Ultimate Fool Proof Guide: Ps3 Hardware Downgrading
[Tutorial] E3 Flasher: Fast Swap Dual Guide For All OFW/CFW
Q.) Can 4.xx CFW be installed on 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, NO and NO, you need to DOWNGRADE to a 3.55 Firmware.
Q.) Can i Software Downgrade from 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, at the moment you MUST, use a Hardware Flasher, like Progskeet or E3, if you are comfortable with soldering, then Progskeet is the recommended device.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 installing a 4.xx CFW ?
A.) Yes, as with all OFW’s or CFW’s you have a chance of bricking, with CFW’s your chances of bricking become a lot higher, when you dont read.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 by downgrading ?
A.) Of course you can, but most bricks occur due to user error.
Q.) Who is to blame for any bricks ?
A.) You as the user are, most bricks are down to user error, take your time to read, take your time to understand, take all the time possible and have some patience, it will pay off and be rewarding in the end.
Q.) I want to downgrade my PS3, but im either too afraid or i have zero soldering skills, can someone do it for me ?
A.) Well doing something yourself, is always rewarding, but if you don’t have the confidence, you don’t have the confidence, so you can ask anyone from the trusted downgraders thread:
Trusted PS3 Downgrade Providers
Future Software Methods
Q.) Will there ever be a method to upgrade from straight from 4.xx OFW to 4.xx CFW ?
A.) We are but mere mortals, we are not psychic, the only advice that one can give you is, be patient and wait until the PlayStation 4 is released.
Q.) Will there ever be a method to Software Downgrade from 4.xx ?
A.) We are but mere mortals, we are not psychic, the only advice that one can give you is, be patient and wait until the PlayStation 4 is released.
Homebrew/Backups
(Q) Ok so i have CFW installed, how do i run homebrew ?
(A) In the game section, you will see “Install Package Files”, you will be able to install all your homebrew and backup managers from there, just a note though, the PKG files that you are installing, need to be on the root of your FAT32 formatted thumbdrive/external HDD.
(Q) I need a backup manager, what should i use
(A)
Iris Manager
multiMAN
Storage Options
(Q) What are my storage options for backing up games(This really 0nly applies to Fat PS3′s) ?
(A.1) You can backups certain games to CD/DVD/BD disc’s, read here for more information.
(A.2) You can install games on the PS3′s internal HDD or use an External USB HDD, which needs to be formatted to FAT32, you can also use a FAT32 USB Thumb Drive, note that with FAT32 you are limited to games with single files under 4GB, if you prefer all your games to be on the internal HDD, you can get up to 1TB 2.5? HDD, or you can use the Xecuter PS3 HDXT method and have your internal HDD on the outside of the machine, the benefit of this, is that you can use 3.5? Sata and IDE HDD’s as internal storage.
Some more PS3 HDD Information submitted by ieder-zijn-meis(Thanks again)
- maximum height is 9,5mm (many 2.5? drives above 640GB are too high too fit inside)
– maximum PS3 filesystem is 1TB (512KB block size)
– maximum FAT32 theoretical size is 8TB, practical limit on the PS3 is 2TB
– 7200rpm can be used, as well as Flashdrives (although the 1/5th lower loadingtime of GTA5 can be considered too low to justify the higher pricetag of SATA Flashdrives.
– SATAII-300 can be used, although it will work on SATA1-150 speed interface.
– If using external 3.5? drives hooked up to the internal SATA, you’ll need an external powersupply (some drivebays include them).
– If on low budget or you like DIY: use a normal extension (male to female) SATA cable (and make sure it doesn’t get loose) and recycle the case + powersupply of an external USB harddisk (without using the USB connection/conversion).
– Don’t use RAID or SAN drives with (e)SATA interface, just a plain single drive with a bare SATA connector (many controllers don’t work without drivers/software).
– Games can be hardcoded for BluRay speeds (9MB/s) so sticking a 85~220MB/s harddrive inside will not speedup everything/allways (but most do).
– If you plan on exchanging the drive, download the full PUP of your FW you are using and put it on an USB Mass Storage Device formatted with FAT32 in PS3UPDATEPS3UPDAT.PUP and disconnect the LAN before re powering the PS3 (or you’ll bound to end up with the latest (3.55 now) unjailbreakable/undowngradable version).
– Use a good fitting X screwdriver, the screws fitted to the HD<>tray are made of very soft aluminum.
Here is a tutorial, by forum member Invi, on how to an External IDE HDD Case and use it as Internal Storage:
HowTo: Use an external IDE HDD Case to connect an Internal 3,5″ Sata HDD as PS3 HDD.
An image of the Xecuter PS3 HDXT.
http://www.******.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_7242-300x200.jpg
Videos of different HDD expansion options.
. so do u guys think ps4 can be hacked? @