PS5 HACK STATUS:

Recommended FW: 4.03
Highest kernel exploit: 4.51
KEX offsets found: 3.00-4.51
Highest webkit entrypoint: 5.50
Mast1C0re entrypoint: 6.50 (PS2 brew)
BD-JB entrypoint: 7.61
HEN: etaHEN latest HERE
PS5 backup loading: Itemzflow for 3.XX-4.5X HERE
PS4 backup loading: FPKG Enabler 3.XX-4.5X (rest mode & backports work, can crash).
Spoofing: 9.99
(Higher FW games won’t run without backport patch. Also breaks FW detection)
PS5debug released: HERE
PS5 trainers/cheats: Work
PS5 dumper: 3.XX-4.5X works with most games, use Itemzflow
(Dumps need rebuilding/cracking to avoid crashing)
Full chain exploit: Not public (2.XX by FlatZ)
PSN access: NEVER
Latest OFW: 9.20 (24/04/24)
Latest beta OFW: 9.00 b4 (03/03/24)
OFW Updates: HERE
Legit PKG Updates: HERE

PS5 Itemzflow compatibility list:

Spoiler

Recommended hosts:
AL-AZIF WEB HOST:
DNS 1: 165.227.83.145
DNS 2: 192.241.221.79

https://cthugha.thegate.network/
https://ithaqua.thegate.network/

NOMADIC20000 HOST:
DNS 1: 62.210.38.117
(Leave DNS 2 blank)
http://es7in1.site/
https://zecoxao.github.io/ps5jb/
https://ps5jb.pages.dev/
https://sleirsgoevy.github.io/ps4jb2/ps5-403/index.html

PS5 game updates: https://psxpatches.com/

Summarised OFW/Model guide: HERE

Update OFW manually via USB by getting the firmware file from HERE and installing from <USB>:/PS5/UPDATE/PS5UPDATE.PUP

4.51 SYS MD5: 1330b7bf63bf5c93d809b1eb1f4e1f01
4.50 SYS MD5: 74e80b800b90a6d01c4b2a25839b1ff5
4.03 SYS MD5: 3716e4e6e0d223cd94cd4a8e5bd4fb94
4.51 REC MD5: da78ca268da90a963d89b0f45db0f061
4.50 REC MD5: 934bbc448321fdc5b4f6e2984bbe1d1b
4.03 REC MD5: e6dcc800d8d1dcada4f2bcd6e7ff162c

PS5 OFW 3.xx runs PS4 games up to 8.50
PS5 OFW 4.xx runs PS4 games up to 9.00

PS4 backported FPKGs work perfectly on PS5.

To determine your OFW version:
Go to settings > system > console information.

Version string info:
Year.Half (1st/2nd half of the year)-Major Version No.Minor Version No.Extended info-Further Info.Retail/Debug

21.02-04.03.00.00-00.00.00.0.1

First BD-J + Kernel access exploit provided by Sleirsgoevy (29/9/22)

Note: Though there are three USERLAND exploits and one KERNEL exploit, there are no public HYPERVISOR exploits available to complete the full exploit chain. A hypervisor exploit was rumoured to be held in private that only works on <3.00 firmware, and recently Flatz confirmed he has developed his own 2.50 HV exploit (kept private) which was chained from a PS4 save game, and has successfully dumped PlayStation Secure Processor (27/07/23).

Spoiler: Hacking Timeline

As of August 4th 2022: We can now install PS4/PS5 PKG games and updates (and by extension FPKGs) however official PKGs cannot be run unless you legitimately owned them previously digitally and have a licence for them on your current console, or if you own the disc (for update pkgs).

As of October 6th PS4 FPKG can be played on 4.03 OFW thanks to Sliersgoevy FPKG enabler!

Payload: https://gbatemp.net/download/4-03-fpkg-enabler-hen.38248/

As of October 21st PS4 FPKG can be played on 4.50 thanks to cheburek3000 porting offsets.

Payload: https://gbatemp.net/download/4-50-fpkg-enabler-hen.38279/

As of October 25th theflow0 fixes BD-J path traversal and native code execution for 7.61
https://x.com/theflow0/status/1717088032031982066?s=46&t=PIYQV4jmWEyCbVfx3Nx26g

As of November 4th ktuff is fixed for 4.51:

Payload: https://gbatemp.net/download/fpkg-enabler-4-51-hen.38306/

Nov 7th PS5 backups loaded via Itemzflow by Lightningmodz and Echostretch. Fully decrypted dumps require system files bundled into them in order to run without crashing with Libhijacker (no hen required), details here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/ps5-exploit-guide.613891/page-109#post-10290677

As of November 30th ps5debug has been released by SiSTR0: https://github.com/GoldHEN/ps5debug
Mirror: https://gbatemp.net/download/ps5debug.38333/

Dec 1st: first PS5 trainer (Dark Souls) is completed ready for the imminent release of REAPER Multi Trainer II by CTN.

Dec 25th: PS5 back up loading via ITEMZFLOW now released: https://pkg-zone.com/details/ITEM00001

As of Jan 2nd 2024 Sleirsgoevy has ported K-Stuff offsets for 3.xx firmwares.

As of Jan 4th 2024 LM had added 3.XX Kstuff to Itemzflow meaning 3.XX-4.51 is now supported for PS4/PS5 backups and dumping.

1: Never enable IDU mode.
If you do you will need to enter staff mode by holding L1 + L2 and tapping this combo: circle, cross, square, triangle, right D-Pad. Release L1 + L2 and you can access settings to exit IDU.

2: Try to stay on the lowest FW possible and wait it out for hacks.

If you are on 1.XX-2.XX do not update at all, it may take years but HV exploit exists in private for this firmware range.
If you are on 3.XX-4.02: the advice is to update to 4.03, but don’t be tempted to update to 4.51 yet.

3: PS5 FPKGs won’t work as HEN and HV/kernel patches do not publicly exist for PS5 content yet.

4: Installing legit game PKGs you do not own will not work, even if spoofed.

5: If you get stuck in a boot loop at the PS logo, this means the SNVS is corrupted (if hash check fails on boot this causes a “soft brick”).

It’s not “bricked”, just reinstall your current firmware RECOVERY PUP in safe mode!

USB: PS5 > UPDATE > PS5UPDATE.PUP

WEBKIT EXPLOIT:
Webkit > Kernel exploit chain for 3.00-4.51 via SpectreDev & ChendoChap:
https://github.com/Cryptogenic/PS5-4.03-Kernel-Exploit

https://github.com/ChendoChap/PS5-IPV6-Kernel-Exploit/tree/wip_branch

4.03 only: https://sleirsgoevy.github.io/ps4jb2/ps5-403/index.html

BD-JB EXPLOIT:
BD-JB > Kernel exploit chain for 4.51 via Sleirsgoevy:
https://github.com/sleirsgoevy/bd-jb/commit/159253464afde59c3007a706210bec65b91f38f3

PS2 CLASSICS EXPLOIT:
PS2 Classics > Userland via CTurt:
(Implementation by McCaulay)

Note: this is currently limited to swapping the loaded PS2 iso, or loading PS2 elf homebrew on PS5 (or PS4) for emulators or basic PS2 brew.

Spoiler: Mast1c0re files + links

Mast1c0re PS2 exploit for PS2 homebrew:
https://cturt.github.io/mast1c0re.html

Mast1c0re part 2:
https://cturt.github.io/mast1c0re-2.html

Mast1c0re payload framework:
https://github.com/McCaulay/mast1c0re

Okrager save game exploit generator for Okage:
https://github.com/McCaulay/okrager

Mast1c0re payloader TCP Client GUI for PS5 6.50:
https://github.com/Master-s/PS4-PS5-Mast1c0re-Payloader/releases

TCP network ISO loader:
https://github.com/McCaulay/mast1c0re-ps2-network-elf-loader/releases

ExFat USB ISO loader:
https://github.com/McCaulay/mast1c0re-ps2-usb-game-loader/releases

Spoiler: PS5 Payloads

4.03 PAYLOADS:
PS5 self dumper (Sleirsgoevy):
https://github.com/sleirsgoevy/ps4jb-payloads/tree/bd-jb/ps5-self-dumper

PS4 FPKG Enabler (Sleirsgoevy):
https://gbatemp.net/download/4-03-fpkg-enabler-hen.38248/

4.5X PAYLOADS:
(Coming soon)

MISC PAYLOADS + TOOLS:
PS5 version display payload by SiSTR0 (compiled by Logic-68):
https://github.com/logic-68/Portage_PS5Version_Mast1c0re/releases/tag/V1.0.0

Libhijacker (by Astrelsky):
https://github.com/astrelsky/libhijacker

60 FPS patches for Libhijacker (by illusion0001):
https://github.com/illusion0001/libhijacker

Console/exploit information:

PS5 SDK REPO:
https://github.com/PS5Dev

PS5 factory mode PUP installation path:
/usb/PROSPERO/UPDATE/PROSPEROUPDATE.PUP

You can install free/demo PKGS (legit pkgs) via debug pkg installer, providing you have all the files/json/licences required.

(Astro’s Playroom has no licences and can be installed and played from official pkgs and update up to 1.60)

Spoiler: General PS5 exploit Information

https://github.com/TheOfficialFloW/Presentations/blob/master/2022-hardwear-io-bd-jb.pdf

https://github.com/sleirsgoevy/bd-jb

https://github.com/psxdev/bd-jb (NOTE: File listing working up to 5.10)

/System mount payload elf for BD-J:
https://gbatemp.net/download/remount-system-with-write-permissions.37807/

https://github.com/john-tornblom/ps5-payload-sdk

https://github.com/john-tornblom/bdj-sdk/actions/workflows/bdjb.yml

 

[ccfman2004]

Life things keep getting priority.

Don't they always?

Post automatically merged: Mar 16, 2024

 

[RyoX9]

Finally jb 4.03 ps5 and few list of issues not sure if anyone else is facing.
Ghost of tushima, cracking sound during game and cutscenes
Kena, frame drops freezing for milisecond.
Sackboy, minor cracking sounds.
Returnal, does not boot to menu but boots.
Blocking dns stops web browsers from accessing any website so i have to remove dns to run exploit again.
Offline cache exploit freezes at triggering uaf.

 

[noirmaru]

Finally jb 4.03 ps5 and few list of issues not sure if anyone else is facing.
Ghost of tushima, cracking sound during game and cutscenes
Kena, frame drops freezing for milisecond.
Sackboy, minor cracking sounds.
Returnal, does not boot to menu but boots.
Blocking dns stops web browsers from accessing any website so i have to remove dns to run exploit again.
Offline cache exploit freezes at triggering uaf.

Stutters and cracking audio are common issues, mostly fixed by running from a USB drive.

Returnal works fine for me on 4.51, could be a 4.03 issue or could be a problem with your game dump.

I would avoid online DNS if possible. There are many ways to run your own exploit and DNS host, using raspberry pi or esp32, etc.

To get you started, I would recommend this python implementation that you can run on your computer to provide DNS and Exploit: https://github.com/idlesauce/PS5-Exploit-Host

 

[fisterfilly]

Finally jb 4.03 ps5 and few list of issues not sure if anyone else is facing.
Ghost of tushima, cracking sound during game and cutscenes
Kena, frame drops freezing for milisecond.
Sackboy, minor cracking sounds.
Returnal, does not boot to menu but boots.
Blocking dns stops web browsers from accessing any website so i have to remove dns to run exploit again.
Offline cache exploit freezes at triggering uaf.

most games run without any issues if you play them from externel hard drive

 

[schatzi24]

Yes for me work fine on 4.03 FW all PS5 Games on my external T7 Shield 4TB

 

[RyoX9]

External hdd would work or do i need sata ssd?

 

[noirmaru]

External hdd would work or do i need sata ssd?

I haven’t tried it myself, but I have read other reports that yes, even a slow hdd in a USB enclosure will produce stutter free gameplay, albeit with particularly slow loading times.

 

[flopsy]

How about a NVMe out of USB-dongle/closure, does it work well? Would be nice to be able to plug it inside later if things get better.

 

[noirmaru]

Yes, this is what most people using jailbroken ps5 are doing. NVME in USB enclosure.

And assuming the stuttering audio is ever resolved, you could move it to the internal m.2 slot at a later date.

 

[RyoX9]

Connected nvme in usb enclosure and after scanning itemzflow says cant start the game after scanning, same games work fine on slower usb hdd.

 

[ccfman2004]

https://wololo.net/2024/03/19/ps5-release-libhijacker-1-158-illusion-fork/



EDIT:
Out of curiosity, have their been any updates on decrypting PS4/PS5 games on a 4.50 PS5? I found something a while ago but don't remember where I got it from.

 

[FR0ZN]

https://github.com/boredmonkeyman/PS4-9.00-11.00-PoC-bin-loader/

 

[arfgh]

but, 11.00 or 11.02 ?

 

[bupeapoop]

It's proving almost impossible to hunt down a v4.5 PS5 or lower. I've tried and tried with no success.

Someone has suggested by next best option is to buy a PS5 lower than v8.00 and keep it offline and wait it out in the hope that a jailbreak for 8,20 comes out sooner rather later. They suspect it could be later on this year. Prices will sky rocket and make it far harder to source a v8,00 or lower fw PS5 once news of a new exploit spreads.

Do you think this is wise logic? If so, I may consider it as I've given up trying to find an old 2020-2021 model PS5.

 

[iguanoPT]

Yes that is what I did. I bought a PS5 on 7.20, and I'm only playing the games that run on this firmware

 

[popescu]

Yes that is what I did. I bought a PS5 on 7.20, and I'm only playing the games that run on this firmware

my PS5 version 7.61 and waiting, how can I find out which version the games run on?

 

[KiiWii]

my PS5 version 7.61 and waiting, how can I find out which version the games run on?

Put the disc in, it will ask to update, eject the disc: don’t update.

It will never update automatically from a disc, but it will allow you to update if you wanted to as the required update is on the disc.

 

[linuxares]

Put the disc in, it will ask to update, eject the disc: don’t update.

It will never update automatically from a disc, but it will allow you to update if you wanted to as the required update is on the disc.

Someone will update by mistake doing that xD

 

[KiiWii]

Someone will update by mistake doing that xD

Survival of the fittest.

 

[linuxares]

Survival of the fittest.

QTE have made people mash buttons so fast!