PlayStation 3 CFW and HEN Installation Web Self-Service    Return to Main

Prerequisite:

Install a Compatible Firmware



Download an Update PUP; place on USB stick as /PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP. System Update, Update from Storage Media.

Prerequisite:

Minimum Version Check

CFW (Custom FirmWare) is compatible with A-Q, 2000, 2100, and early 2500 systems.
Run the MinVerChk update to verify if the minimum firmware version is <=3.55.

PS3Xploit: Flash Writer

Use the PS3Xploit or bgtoolset tools to patch your system's flash memory to allow for custom firmware (CFW) installation.
Click the button below to go to the flashing tool for your current firmware.






Or, Manually select your current firmware below:


OFW 4.82

     

HFW 4.84

     

HFW 4.85

     

HFW 4.90

     

HFW 4.91

     

OFW 4.75-4.91







PS3Xploit: Flash Dumper
PS3Xploit: bgtoolset
Flash Dumper
Verify patch success by dumping the flash and checking it with pyps3tools. 		Flash dumpers and writers were retired for firmwares 4.86-4.89 in favor of bgtoolset.
Go to bgtoolset on ps3toolset.com
4.90-4.91 also has a Flash writer release.
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