PS5 Hack Status:

FW Ranges:
2.XX = KEX+HV: PS4/5 backups, possible keys exploit (WK: 2.50 best / 2.7X max)
3.XX = KEX+HV+Linux: PS4/5 backups, possible keys exploit (WK/BD/LUA: 3.20 best / 3.21 max)
4.XX = KEX+HV+Linux: PS4/5 backups (WK/BD/LUA (Y2/NF/YARPE 4.03+): 4.50 best / 4.51 max)
5.XX = KEX+HV+Linux: PS4/5 backups (WK/BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE: 5.50 best + max)
6.XX = KEX: PS4/5 backups (KEX+HV+Linux: 6.02 max) (BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE: 6.02 for Linux / 6.50 max)
7.XX = KEX: PS4/5 backups, no HV (BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE: 7.61 best + max)
8.XX-10.00 = KEX: PS4/5 backups, no HV (Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE)
10.01-12.70 = KEX: PS4/5 backups, no HV (Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE)
13.XX = No KEX/UL only (Y2/LUA/YARPE)

NOTE 1: Recommended firmware is subjective. Staying low is always recommended.
NOTE 2: Do not update too many major versions (e.g., 4.xx to 5.xx or 7.xx to 8.xx). Remain low unless all you want is backups.
NOTE 3: Do not update past 12.00. P2JB can take over an hour to exploit on FW up to 12.70.

Hypervisor (HV):
Highest known HV exploit: 6.02
Highest theoretical HV exploit: 7.XX
Highest HV exploit: 1.00-4.51 (Cragson/Jordy) / 3.00-6.02 (TheFlow)
*unreleased/unimplemented

Kernel (KEX):
Highest public Release: 12.70
Highest known: 12.70 (P2JB)
UMTX2: 1.00-7.61 (*WK to 5.50 / BDJB to 7.61)
Lapse: 1.00-10.01
Poopsploit: 4.03-12.00
P2JB: 9.00-12.70 (*Use Lapse up to 10.01)

Userland (UL):
LUA (Artemis): 2.00-LATEST (LUA exploit, + Lapse up to 10.01)
Y2JB: 4.03-13.40 (YouTube exploit, + Lapse: 10.01 / P2JB: 12.70)
NFNH: 4.03-12.XX (Netflix exploit, + Lapse: 10.01)
YARPE: 4.03-12.XX (Ren'Py exploit, + Lapse: 10.01 / P2JB: 12.70)
BD-JB: 1.00-7.61 (Blu-Ray exploit + UMTX2, *8.00-13.20 via UN BD-JB + Poops to 12.00)
Webkit: 1.00-5.50 (PSFREE +UMTX2) (*up to 13.XX coming soon)
Mast1C0re: 1.00-7.61 (Depreciated for LuaC0re)
LuaC0re: 1.00-12.70 (Poops: 4.03-12.00/P2JB: 9.00-12.70)

NOTE 1: A userland entry point (UL) chained to kernel exploit (KEX) is required to exploit your console.
NOTE 2: Digital consoles can now use Y2JB+Poops (4.03-12.00) / Y2JB+P2JB (9.00-12.70).

Useful Applications:
Kstuff Lite: 3.00-12.70 HERE
Kstuff Toggle: 3.00-12.00 HERE
PS5 App Dumper: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Dump Runner: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Dump Installer: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Backporting: Possible (backpork / Porkfolio)
PS4/PS5 DLC: Work with Kstuff Lite
Trophies: Work with Kstuff Lite
Compression: Works with Kstuff Lite
Homebrew Enabler: etaHEN (3.00-10.01) latest HERE
PS5 Backup manager: ItemzFlow Compatibility list: HERE
PS4 Backup Loading: Works (rest mode & backports work, can crash).
PS5 Debug NG: 3.XX-13.XX HERE
PS5 Remote Play: Works HERE & HERE
PS5 Trainers/Cheats: Work

UART: HERE
Linux: (3.00-6.02) HERE
Kldload (wip): 3.00-6.50 HERE
Full chain exploit: 1.00-4.51 (byepervisor) HERE (also built into etaHEN up to 2.7X)
PSN access: NEVER
Latest OFW: 13.40 (02/06/26)
Summarised OFW/Model guide: HERE
1.XX-7.61 compatibility list: HERE
PS5 SDK Repo: HERE
Legit PKG Updates: HERE or HERE
OFW Updates: HERE (history HERE)

Preparing Your Console:

It is recommended to either self-host offline or block these addresses in your router to avoid accidental updates or getting an update nag. Using the DNS method is no longer failsafe, as these are not guaranteed to be running 24/7.

Spoiler: Addresses to block to avoid updates:

dau01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dbr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dcn01.ps5.update.playstation.net
deu01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dhk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
djp01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dkr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dmx01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dru01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dsa01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dtw01.ps5.update.playstation.net
duk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
dus01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fau01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fbr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fcn01.ps5.update.playstation.net
feu01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fhk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fjp01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fkr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fmx01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fru01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fsa01.ps5.update.playstation.net
ftw01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fuk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
fus01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hau01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hbr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hcn01.ps5.update.playstation.net
heu01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hhk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hjp01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hkr01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hmx01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hru01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hsa01.ps5.update.playstation.net
htw01.ps5.update.playstation.net
huk01.ps5.update.playstation.net
hus01.ps5.update.playstation.net
sgst.prod.dl.playstation.net
gs2.ww.prod.dl.playstation.net

Alternative DNS IP:
DNS 1: 172.245.146.114
(Leave DNS 2 blank)

Spoiler: System Update Information

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

It is recommended to keep your console as low as possible to have access to better jailbreak stability and features. Stay as low as possible within the "Golden" firmware brackets that apply to your current firmware, see the top of this page.

(No jailbreak is ever guaranteed. No developer is obliged to release anything publicly)

WARNING:
Only update OFW manually via USB by getting the firmware file from HERE and installing from <USB>:/PS5/UPDATE/PS5UPDATE.PUP
(Updating with RECOVERY PUP will perform a factory format and will wipe your internal HDD)

KEY SYSTEM UPDATES:

12.70 SYS MD5: 707B15B07085500EB90205565751ECC3 (Exploited + KEX)
10.01 SYS MD5: 68A31944C1867BF9643798FD1C14998E (Exploited + KEX)
7.61 SYS MD5: D5ECA8B171A8D7DF7BA225167F77E645 (Exploited + KEX)
6.02 SYS MD5: 17b271DE081EB6EB25DBF70CB73EF9E8 (Exploited + KEX/HV/Linux)
5.50 SYS MD5: EDB3513EC531B2BD28F3A0B52A82A54F (Exploited + KEX/HV/Linux)
4.51 SYS MD5: 1330B7BF63BF5C93D809B1EB1F4E1F01 (Exploited + KEX/HV/Linux)
4.03 SYS MD5: 3716E4E6E0D223CD94CD4A8E5BD4FB94 (Exploited + KEX/HV/Linux)
3.20 SYS MD5: (F62F0D595D3F00C213D674D4DB2A7E44 (Exploited + KEX/HV/Linux)

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

NOTE: Make a system back up before attempting any modifications.
On console: go to [Settings] > [System] > [System Software] > [Back Up and Restore] > [Back Up Your PS5]

Select Your Jailbreak:

WEBKIT:BD-JB:LUA:Y2JB:NFNH:YARPE:LuaC0re:BD-UN-JB:

1. 
   Information:
   Firmware 1.00-5.50 is required for webkit exploit.
   
   Enabling web browser:
   Open [Settings] > select [Users & Accounts] > select [YouTube] > click "Link" > click "use browser" > click "terms" (bottom right) > click google apps icon (top right) > select Google Search.
   
   Exploiting:
   Enter https://zecoxao.github.io/luasauce/ or https://github.com/kmeps4/PSFree into google > "Click Jailbreak" or wait for it to complete.
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
2. 
   Important:
   You will need a BD dive paired to your Slim/Pro console or an OG Phat model . Consoles must be on 1.00-7.61 to run this exploit.
   
   Recommended ISO: Viktorious AIO Auto BD-JB ISO for 4.XX-7.61
   
   Exploiting:
   1, Burn ISO to a blank BD-R or BD-RE > Insert into console > click on the [DISC PLAYER] icon.
   
   2, Highlight [PIPELINE RUNNER] > click option 2 [Normaljailbreak-etaHEN-UMTX1.pipe] to auto load etaHEN ready for ItemzFlow.
   
   ELF Loader uses PS5 IP: port 9021 / BIN loader uses 9020 / Jar loader uses port 9025
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
3. 
   Important:
   LUA entry point works from 2.00 to the latest OFW, but there is no KEX above 12.70 yet.
   (A compatible PS4 game is required to launch the exploit on PS5. See below)
   
   Your PS5 console must be activated to use save copying for PS4 games.
   
   1. Insert your game disc and, as soon as possible, make a save file within it.
   2. Copy the save files to USB, go to [SETTINGS] > [STORAGE] > [CONSOLE STORAGE] > [SAVE DATA] > [PS4 GAMES] > select the game save and copy to a USB drive.
   3. On PC, using a Google Drive account, make a new folder with the GAME ID of your game, and upload the savedata & savedata.bin files to that folder.
   4. Share the folder, set it to editor mode, share with anyone, and click "copy the link".
   5. Join the HTOS Discord group: HERE type "/decrypt", select "FALSE" for including SCE_SYS, paste or type in the Google Drive link, and press enter. The bot should begin mounting your save. (If it doesn't, paste in the link again.)
   6. Click "ENCRYPTED" to remove the Sony PFS layer. Download the generated files and extract the folder to your desktop (you should have 4 files in there and be named dec_savedata_CUSA[GAME ID]).
   7. Using REMOTE LUA LOADER, open the savedata folder, copy the 20 files within into your encrypted save folder on your desktop.
   8. Upload the encrypted save folder (now with 24 files in) to your Google Drive. It should be named "dec_savedata_CUSA[GAME ID]" where GAME ID is your games 5 digit number, and set it to editor mode, share with anyone, and then click "copy the link".
   9. Go back to the HTOS discord server, and type "/encrypt", hit "FALSE" for uploading individually, and "FALSE" to include SCE_SYS. Finally, hit shared_gd_link and paste in your link to the original save (4 files) folder. (If it doesn't, paste in the link again.)
   10. When this is done, paste the link to the decrypted save (24 files) folder, and the bot will encrypt the files.
   11. Resign the files by typing "/resign" followed by your account name on the console, or PSN ID associated with that account if using the latest OFW.
   12. Download the resigned files, extract the files to your USB drive and overwrite them into the savedata folder on your USB or external drive.
   13. Copy the saves back to your console [SETTINGS] > [SAVE DATA AND GAME/APP SETTINGS] > [SAVE DATA PS4] > [COPY OR DELETE FROM USB] > [COPY TO CONSOLE STORAGE] > select your game save folder from the USB drive and copy/overwrite old save data.
   14. Load LUA game again, and you should see the LUA LOADER screen.
   15. You can use "SEND_LUA.PY" to send the UMTX files to the loader.
   (NOTE: Some games require manual loading of save game)
   
   On firmware up to 7.61, you can now load UMTX/2 followed by etaHEN by sending the files to your console IP on PORT 9026.
   On firmware 8.00-LATEST, you can connect with the REMOTE LUA LOADER APP to send debug notifications or FTP on port 1337.
   
   LUA Loader: HERE or HERE
   
   Auto LUA Loader Fork: HERE
   
   Compatible LUA games:
   Aerial Life (CUSA17122)
   Aibeya (CUSA17068)
   Aikagi 2 (CUSA19556)
   Aikagi Kimi to Issho ni Pack (CUSA16229)
   Aikano Yukizora no Triangle (CUSA19370)
   Boku to Nurse no Kenshuu Nisshi (CUSA12049)
   Boku to Joi no Shinsatsu Nisshi (CUSA18107)
   Fuyu Kiss (CUSA29745)
   Hamidashi Creative (CUSA27389)
   Hamidashi Creative Demo (CUSA27390 requires the latest OFW to download from PSN)
   Haruoto Alice (CUSA14324)
   IxSHE Tell (CUSA17112)
   IxSHE Tell Demo (CUSA17126)
   Jinki Resurrection (CUSA25179)
   Jinki Resurrection Demo (CUSA25180 requires the latest OFW to download from PSN)
   Maid-san no Iru Kurashi (CUSA18106)
   Nora Princess and Stray Cat Heart HD (CUSA13303: Rename save9999.dat into nora_01.dat)
   Nora Princess and Strat Cat Heart 2 (CUSA13586)
   Raspberry Cube (CUSA16074)
   Winter Guest (CUSA11977)
   
   WARNING: using demos is free but can become corrupt, and you cannot upgrade your internal HDD either. If you lose the demo you can no longer use the exploit. Disc recommended.
   
   Incompatible LUA games:
   Dokyusei Remake Csver (CUSA47117)
   Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer - Home Edition Demo (CUSA47132)
   Kiss Trilogy (CUSA19341)
   Love Clear Demo (CUSA18109)
   Mikagami Sumika no Seifuku Katsudou (CUSA11481)
   Sen no Hatou, Arazone no Hime (CUSA09647)
   Tonari ni Kanojo no Iru Shiawase: Two Farce (CUSA09825)
   Tonari ni Kanojo no Iru Shiawase Summer Surprise (CUSA18998)
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
4. 
   Requirements:
   PS5 console must be on 4.30-12.70 and previously activated through PSN or fake activated to use the YouTube app, unless you're restoring a backup.
   (Note: restoring a backup will factory reset your console).
   
   Information:
   If updating and older installation, download the latest download0.dat > use FTP or PS5 Explorer to place it in the user/download/PPSA01650 folder.
   
   Preparation:
   Download the Y2JB_backup_X.X(4.03) if you're on 4.03-12.40, or the Y2JB_backup_X.X(12.20) if you're on 12.60 or higher from HERE
   On PC: format a USB 3.0 HDD to exFAT, and copy the PS5 folder from the backup to the root, and put the latest nanodnf.efl from nanoDNS to the root too.
   On console: go to [Settings] > [System] > [System Software] > [Back up and Restore] > [Restore] > select the y2JB back up & let it install (the console will reboot when complete).
   (Note: The exploit will now be accessible under the [MEDIA] tab)
   
   Exploiting:
   Going to [Settings] > [Network] > [Settings] > [Set up Internet Connection] > [Set up Manually] > set up a wireless or LAN connection > change [DNS Settings] to manual > change [Primary DNS] to 127.0.0.1 > click [Done] > open the [YouTube App].
   (Note: Ignore and internet connection issue warnings)
   
   Firmware up to 10.01 will use Lapse Kernel Exploit. Firmware 10.20-12.70 and above will use P2JB and could take up to an hour.
   
   You can send payloads using netcat GUI to PS5's IP Address & port 9021.
   
   You can swap the download0.dat to itzPLK version for auto loading and payload manager in future (payload manager accessible through browser on 127.0.0.1:8084)
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
5. 
   Requirements:
   PS5 console must be on 4.30-10.01 and previously activated through PSN or fake activated. You will need a 256GB external HDD (minimum).
   
   Preparation:
   Download balenaEtcher
   Download the latest Extended Storage or M.2 Image (select your m.2's capacity)
   
   EXTERNAL DRIVE METHOD (Netflix_PS5_EU_Ext.7z):
   1a, On PC: connect your 256GB (min) USB drive to your Windows/Mac/Linux PC > extract the image to your computer > open Etcher > click [Flash From File] & select the extracted image *.zip > click [Select Target] & choose the external drive > Click [Flash!] & allow it to complete.
   (Note: 256GB is the smallest drive you can use)
   
   2a, On console: click [Settings] > [Storage] > [USB Extended Storage] > [Games and Apps] > press X on [Netflix] > select [NETFLIX] under items to move > select [Move] > move to internal storage & allow it to complete.
   (Note: The exploit will now be accessible under the [MEDIA] tab)
   
   INTERNAL DRIVE METHOD (Netflix.XXXXGB.7z):
   1b, On PC: connect the M.2 to your Windows/Mac/Linux PC > extract the image to your computer > open Etcher > click [Flash From File] & select the extracted image *.zip > click [Select Target] & choose the external drive > Click [Flash!] & allow it to complete.
   (Note: 4TB will take 80 mins, 2TB 45 mins, 256GB 10 mins)
   
   2b, On console: Power off the console > insert the M.2 SSD > power on the console > click [Settings] > [Storage] > press X on [Netflix] > select [NETFLIX] under items to move > select [Move] > move to internal storage & allow it to complete.
   (Note: The exploit will now be accessible under the [MEDIA] tab).
   
   Exploiting:
   1a, for consoles 10.01 and below, on console: go to [Settings] > [Network] > [Settings] > [Set up Internet Connection] > [Set up Manually] > set up a wireless or LAN connection. Go to Proxy > change [Automatic] to [Manual] > enter Address: 172.105.156.37 & port: 42069 > click [Done] > open the [Netflix App].
   (Note: Ignore and internet connection issue warnings)
   
   1b, for consoles 10.20-12.70, COMING SOON.
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
6. 
   Important:
   YARPE works from 4.30 to 12.70 (9.00 - 12.07 via P2JB)
   (A compatible PS4 game is required to launch the exploit on PS5. See below)
   
   Requirements:
   PS5 console must be on 4.30-10.01 to use this exploit.
   
   Exploiting:
   coming soon
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
7. 
   Requirements:
   PS5 console must be on 4.30-12.70 to use this exploit. SWRR
   
   Exploiting:
   coming soon
   
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   
8. 
   Important:
   This method modifies the BD-J stack to allows BD-JB entry point to be re-enabled on consoles up to 13.40, for conveninece only.
   
   Very Important:
   This method requires your console to be jailbroken by another method first to gain access to alter the files.
   
   https://github.com/Gezine/BD-UN-JB
   
   Preparation:
   Burn the ISO to a blank Blu Ray, insert it into the jailbroken console. Send the bdj_unpatch.elf to elfldr using netcat GUI to PS5's IP Address & port 9021 to unpatch BD-J.
   
   (NOTE: DO NOT REINSTALL/UPDATE FW, IT WILL WIPE THE PATCH AND LOSE BD-JB)
   

Once jailbroken it is recommended to run KSTUFF LITE and SHADOWMOUNTPLUS at minimum to get you up and running.
(ShadowMountPlus: is an automated background auto-mounter payload for jailbroken PS5 consoles. Detects, mounts, and installs game dumps from internal or external storage, with support for UFS, exFAT, PFS, and nested compressed PFS containers)

Additional Information:

Blocking Updated with nanoDNS:
Set primary DNS manually to 127.0.0.1. Send latest elf to BIN LOADER using netcat GUI to PS5's IP Address & port 9021.

PS4 GAME INFORMATION:
OFW 1.xx cannot run PS4 games.
OFW 2.xx runs PS4 games up to 8.03
OFW 3.xx runs PS4 games up to 8.52
OFW 4.xx runs PS4 games up to 9.04
OFW 5.xx runs PS4 games up to 9.60
OFW 6.xx runs PS4 games up to 10.50
OFW 7.xx runs PS4 games up to 11.00
OFW 8.xx/9.xx runs PS4 games up to 11.50
OFW 10.xx runs PS4 games up to 12.00
OFW 11.xx runs PS4 games up to 12.50
OFW 12.xx runs PS4 games up to 13.00

(Note: PS4 backported FPKGs also work perfectly on an exploited PS5 with Kstuff)

You can install free/demo PKGS (legit pkgs) via the debug pkg installer, provided you have all the files/json/licences required.
(Astro’s Playroom has no licences and can be installed and played from official pkgs and updated inline with your firmware)

Warnings:

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 for hacks on that firmware.

3: PS5 FPKGs do not work. A hack for the A53 processor does not publicly exist to enable installing PS5 content as FPKG/PKG.

4: Installing legit game PKGs you do not own will never work, even if spoofed.

5: If you get stuck in a boot loop at the PS logo, the SNVS is corrupted (if the hash check fails on boot, this causes a “soft brick”). It’s not “bricked”. Simply reinstall your current firmware RECOVERY PUP in safe mode from USB: PS5 > UPDATE > PS5UPDATE.PUP.

Archived Information

Spoiler

https://github.com/astrelsky/libhijacker

https://github.com/illusion0001/libhijacker

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

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

 

[luannguyen180977]

I guess a new etaHEN is on the way then? I can load the new k-stuff just fine but if I run etaHEN 2.2B afterwards the console will crash.

 

[evil24]

Any particular reason? Afaik, the only benefit of HV on 2.xx was being able to use homebrew and games without the need for kStuff.
Perhaps more useful on 4.xx because that's where most of the Devs are. Starting to think that HV exploit is not impediment to other areas of progress in the ps5 scene like use of fkpgs or a fix for backports if that's even possible....

Having full access to the console is likely to open the door to new exploits.
As well as being able to run applications and games naturally and without hijacking background processes...

 

[Wargla]

Hello guys,
I am planning to buy a PS5 pro. On page 68 of this thread, I am reading in Kiiwii's message:
WARNING: Slim and Pro consoles require the latest update in order to pair the drive to the console at the time of use.

I just would like to confirm my understanding is good. Does it mean that even if I am NOT planning to buy an additional disk drive, I will have to download latest fw at 1st time of use, to be able to play a digital game because it needs pairing between PS5 pro and internal drive ? So even if one day there is an exploit on the original fw, it will not be able to spoof the fw ?

 

[xZenithy]

Hello guys,
I am planning to buy a PS5 pro. On page 68 of this thread, I am reading in Kiiwii's message:
WARNING: Slim and Pro consoles require the latest update in order to pair the drive to the console at the time of use.

I just would like to confirm my understanding is good. Does it mean that even if I am NOT planning to buy an additional disk drive, I will have to download latest fw at 1st time of use, to be able to play a digital game because it needs pairing between PS5 pro and internal drive ? So even if one day there is an exploit on the original fw, it will not be able to spoof the fw ?

To clarify, digital games is one thing, and paring the driver is another thing:

1º If for digital games you mean connect to sony store and download whatever digital games of course you will be force to update to the last firmware for PS5 console. But to clarify again your question about digital games and pairing, to play digital games you don't need to buy a drive or paring anything ... But you will need to update your console for playing digital games from Sony.


2º Let me explain very clear here: If you buy a new console and update it to the latest firmware for playing digital games you can forget for the rest or your live about spoof fw, exploit your console, forget anything related with the pS5 scene,. due the heavy protections that sony has implemented on his latest firmware's...

Is it enough clear to you, now?

Post automatically merged: Aug 29, 2025

I guess a new etaHEN is on the way then? I can load the new k-stuff just fine but if I run etaHEN 2.2B afterwards the console will crash.

Which firmware are you? I can run with perfectly well the last k-stuff with etaHEN 2.2B...

 

[Wargla]

Thanks for the explanations. In fact I heard a few days ago that PS5 fpkg could be used in the future for fw 9.x to 10.01.
As I would like to buy a PS5 pro, I was wondering if an update of the console would be absolutely required at 1st use and in the future to use these fpkg.

 

[Bimmel]

Yes

Just tested this on a PS5 FW 4.03 - worked like a charm! Thank you.

 

[ccfman2004]

Thanks for the explanations. In fact I heard a few days ago that PS5 fpkg could be used in the future for fw 9.x to 10.01.
As I would like to buy a PS5 pro, I was wondering if an update of the console would be absolutely required at 1st use and in the future to use these fpkg.

Sony currently has never required you to connect to PSN to set up your console. Also when buying a new system from a local retailer, you mostly don't know what firmware is already installed.

You currently cannot downgrade a PS5 to a lower firmware.

Also, keep in mind that a digital only PS5 CANNOT use any Disc based exploits like LUA or BD-J.

People are working on figuring out how to offline pair a Disc drive if the PS5 is Jailbreakable.

 

[genf]

Just tested this on a PS5 FW 4.03 - worked like a charm! Thank you.

Nice! Now with DLCs + fps patches, PS5 3.xx-7.xx serve as PS4 pro ultimate. That’s a milestone.

 

[luannguyen180977]

To clarify, digital games is one thing, and paring the driver is another thing:

1º If for digital games you mean connect to sony store and download whatever digital games of course you will be force to update to the last firmware for PS5 console. But to clarify again your question about digital games and pairing, to play digital games you don't need to buy a drive or paring anything ... But you will need to update your console for playing digital games from Sony.


2º Let me explain very clear here: If you buy a new console and update it to the latest firmware for playing digital games you can forget for the rest or your live about spoof fw, exploit your console, forget anything related with the pS5 scene,. due the heavy protections that sony has implemented on his latest firmware's...

Is it enough clear to you, now?

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Which firmware are you? I can run with perfectly well the last k-stuff with etaHEN 2.2B...

I don't think you're using the new k-stuff if you load etaHEN 2.2B. The new k-stuff can be found here: https://github.com/EchoStretch/umtx...18fac6203/document/en/ps5/payloads/kstuff.elf

 

[AlphaBravo]

People are working on figuring out how to offline pair a Disc drive if the PS5 is Jailbreakable.

Really? Haven't heard anything on that subject in a while.

 

[ccfman2004]

Really? Haven't heard anything on that subject in a while.

I would imagine if there is nothing new to report they would just keep it quiet.

 

[AlphaBravo]

I would imagine if there is nothing new to report they would just keep it quiet.

Which Devs are working on this? Anyone well known? I saw what looked like a bogus video a month ago and nothing since.

 

[xZenithy]

I don't think you're using the new k-stuff if you load etaHEN 2.2B. The new k-stuff can be found here: https://github.com/EchoStretch/umtx...18fac6203/document/en/ps5/payloads/kstuff.elf

You are wrong, I am using the last kstuff (the same from your url) with etaHEN 2.2B. loaded and works just fine...

Just today I have installed and tested a PS4 game that have 4 DLCs mandatory to be playable and the game works like a charm...
Excellent job that the developers have done...

 

[AlphaBravo]

"Kstuff has been finished on 8.00 if you want to check out a test built jump on discord. Ps5 and PS4 games working. That took a long time lots of changes but it's finally done." -Echo stretch-

 

[zebrone]

"Kstuff has been finished on 8.00 if you want to check out a test built jump on discord. Ps5 and PS4 games working. That took a long time lots of changes but it's finally done." -Echo stretch-

So it will work with a lua game,right?

 

[AlphaBravo]

So it will work with a lua game,right?

 

[luannguyen180977]

You are wrong, I am using the last kstuff (the same from your url) with etaHEN 2.2B. loaded and works just fine...

Just today I have installed and tested a PS4 game that have 4 DLCs mandatory to be playable and the game works like a charm...
Excellent job that the developers have done...

Good news. It crashed for me on both 3xx and 7xx. My process was enable websrv.elf via BD-J then load payloads via Homebrew Launcher. If I load k-stuff first then loading etaHEN will crash every time. I can also confirm that DLCs work on both of those FW.

 

[schatzi24]

 

[xZenithy]

Hi guys,

Do you know if there is any easy offline-way on my PS5 with FW 7.xx to change the name of the default user1 to any other name without have to lost my saves and trophies or to have to reset the console?
Any idea will be appreciate...
Thks.

 

[zebrone]

Thats all folks...