PS5 Hack Status:

FW Ranges:
2.XX = HEN+Kstuff+HV = PS4/5 backups, possible keys exploit (WebKit: 2.50 best / 2.7X max)
3.XX = HEN+Kstuff+HV+Linux = PS4/5 backups, possible keys exploit (WK/BDJB/LUA: 3.20 best / 3.21 max)
4.XX = HEN+Kstuff+HV+Linux = PS4/5 backups (WK/Y2JB/BDJB/LUA: 4.50 best / 4.51 max)
5.XX = HEN+Kstuff+HV+Linux = PS4/5 backups (WK/Y2JB/BDJB/LUA: 5.50 best + max)
6.XX = HEN+Kstuff = PS4/5 backups, HV+Linux for 6.02 max (Y2JB/BDJB/LUA: 6.50 best + max)
7.XX = HEN+Kstuff = PS4/5 backups, no HV (Y2JB/BDJB/LUA: 7.61 best + max)
8.XX-10.01 = HEN+ Kstuff = PS4/5 backups, no HV (Y2JB/LUA)
10.20-12.00 = KEX + Kstuff = PS4/5 backups, no HV (LUA)
12.02-12.70 = KEX (P2JB/SWRR)
13.XX = No KEX/HEN/Kstuff/HV (LUA)

NOTE: Recommended firmware is subjective. Staying low is always suggested first & foremost. It is not recommended to update too many major versions (e.g., 4.xx to 5.xx or 7.xx to 8.xx) because you should remain low unless all you want is backups.

DO NOT UPDATE OVER 12.00!! P2JB can take over 3 hrs to trigger an exploit.

Hypervisor (HV):
Highest known HV exploit: 6.02
Highest theoretical HV exploit: 7.XX
Highest implemented HV exploit: 1.00-4.51 (Cragson PS5Hen) / 3.00-6.02 (TheFlow)
*unreleased/unimplemented

Kernel (KEX):
Highest public Release: 12.70
Highest known: 12.70 (P2JB)
UMTX2: 1.00-7.61
Lapse: 1.00-10.01
Poopsploit: 4.XX-12.00
P2JB: X.XX-12.70

Userland (UL):
LUA: 2.00-LATEST (LUA game exploit, chain Lapse up to 10.01)
Y2JB: 4.03-12.60 (YouTube exploit, + Lapse up to 10.01)
NFNH: 4.03-12.XX (Netflix exploit, + Lapse up to 10.01)
YARPE: 4.03-12.XX (Ren'Py exploit, + Lapse up to 10.01)
BD-JB: 1.00-7.61 (Blu Ray exploit + UMTX2, 8.00-12.40 via UN BD JB + Poopsploit)
Webkit: 1.00-5.50 (PSFREE +UMTX2) (up to 13.20 coming soon)
Mast1C0re: 1.00-7.61 (PS2 backups)
LuaC0re: 10.20-12.02 (Star Wars RR: + Poopsploit up to 12.00)

NOTE: A userland entry exploit (UL) chained to kernel exploit (KEX) is required at a bare minimum to exploit your console.

NOTE 2: Since 12.60/13.00 Sony has removed the YouTube and Netflix apps and has added 30 day expirations to downloaded software used for LuaC0re/Mast1C0re/RenPy etc.

Digital consoles will now need a new webkit userland to hack their consoles as of 19/04/2026)

Useful Applications:
Elf loader: 8.00/7.61 HERE (use with BD-J)
Kstuff: 3.00-10.01 (3.00-12.70 soon) HERE
Kstuff Lite: 3.00-12.70 HERE
Kstuff Toggle: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Dumping: Up to 8.00/7.61 (ItemzFlow / self decryptor) latest HERE
PS5 App Dumper: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Dump Runner: 3.00-12.00 HERE
Dump Installer: 3.00-11.60 HERE
Backporting: Possible (backpork / Porkfolio)
PS4/PS5 DLC: Work with kstuff (on retail disc games)
Homebrew Enabler: etaHEN (3.00-10.01) latest HERE
PS5 Backup Loading: Itemzflow HERE Compatibility list: HERE
PS4 Backup Loading: FPKG Enabler 3.XX-9.XX (rest mode & backports work, can crash).
PS5 Debug: Works HERE
PS5 Remote Play: Works HERE & HERE
PS5 Trainers/Cheats: Work (Built into itemzFlow)

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: 13.20 (23/04/26)
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.

Current Examples:
2.00 could be updated to 2.50 maximum to retain Webkit/BD-JB/LUA HV + KEX + HEN.
4.00 could be updated to 4.51 maximum for WebKit/BD-JB/LUA + KEX + HEN + potential HV exploits.
5.00 could be updated to 5.50 maximum for WebKit/BD-JB/LUA + KEX + HEN.
6.XX-7.XX could be updated to 7.61 maximum for HEN using only BD-JB or LUA.
Digital/Pro users on 6.XX-LATEST cannot use BDJB or LUA without an activated console. Wekbit does not go beyond 5.50 for now.
Digital/Pro users or Disc console users on 8.XX-LATEST should consider waiting or selling/swapping consoles to get a lower firmware.
(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

SYSTEM UPDATES:

12.00 SYS MD5: 79d3171ec4ef38ca27f8ff36a9940847 (Exploited - No HEN yet)
10.01 SYS MD5: 68a31944c1867bf9643798fd1c14998e (Exploited + HEN)
9.00 SYS MD5: e74ddccd3360941ca24475c13195e031 (Exploited + HEN)
8.00 SYS MD5: 7616128c57581d5e49b42d1b3f308232 (Exploited + HEN)
7.61 SYS MD5: d5eca8b171a8d7df7ba225167f77e645 (Exploited + HEN)
6.50 SYS MD5: 98db854ba47a75dff0cb09355bca9025 (Exploited + HEN)
5.50 SYS MD5: edb3513ec531b2bd28f3a0b52a82a54f Exploited + HEN)
4.51 SYS MD5: 1330b7bf63bf5c93d809b1eb1f4e1f01 (Exploited + HEN)
4.03 SYS MD5: 3716e4e6e0d223cd94cd4a8e5bd4fb94 (Exploited + HEN)

RECOVERY UPDATES (wipes HDD):
12.00 REC MD5: f993e4c35ed6659b516346941980de4b (Exploited - no HEN yet)
10.01 REC MD5: 5202be086fc726d881f722d46e4486c6 (Exploited + HEN)
9.00 REC MD5: 6fbbda82c325bb5d6ec0717c2223b5c0 (Exploited + HEN)
8.00 REC MD5: 6cbb7a2fa2ace926202bd6e71304fb06 (Exploited + HEN)
7.61 REC MD5: 932f24e934723050fe49561b67e95226 (Exploited + HEN)
6.50 REC MD5: 4305223c12bd6dda9b944c0ee49c94c0 (Exploited + HEN)
5.50 REC MD5: c939ac8b37e07bbc129816a61002d30a (Exploited + HEN)
4.51 REC MD5: da78ca268da90a963d89b0f45db0f061 (Exploited + HEN)
4.03 REC MD5: e6dcc800d8d1dcada4f2bcd6e7ff162c (Exploited + HEN)

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

Select Your Jailbreak:

WEBKIT (1.00-5.50):BD-JB 1.00-7.61:LUA (2.00-LATEST):Mast1c0re (2.00-7.61):Y2JB (4.03-10.01):NFNH (4.03-10.01):YARPE (4.03-10.01):LuaC0re (12.00 REQUIRES SWRR):BD UN JB (REQUIRES JB'D CONSOLE):

1. 
   PSFREE 1.XX-5.XX: https://github.com/kmeps4/PSFree
   Recommended host: https://zecoxao.github.io/luasauce/ (UMTX2 + Webkit for 1.XX-5.XX)
   
   Recommended WebKit hosts:
   https://zecoxao.github.io/luasauce/
   (UTMX2 with Lua and WebKit for 1.xx-5.xx)
   https://zecoxao.github.io/umtx/ or https://es7in1.site/
   (UMTX 2 exploit works on 3.00-5.50 with PSFREE WebKit)
   
   Alternative hosts:
   https://zecoxao.github.io/ps5jb/
   https://ps5jb.pages.dev/
   https://sleirsgoevy.github.io/ps4jb2/ps5-403/index.html
   
2. 
   You will need a BD dive paired to your Slim/Pro console, or an OG Phat model on 1.00-7.61 to run this exploit.
   
   Viktorious AIO Auto BD-JB ISO for 4.XX-7.61: https://github.com/Viktorious-x/ps5-bdjb-modified-ISOs/releases
   (Alternative: UMTX Kernel exploit 7.61 JAR loader by Hammer83: https://github.com/hammer-83/ps5-jar-loader/releases)
   
   Burn ISO to a blank BD-R or BD-RE, put it into your console, and click on the [DISC PLAYER] icon.
   Highlight [PIPELINE RUNNER] then click option 2 [Normaljailbreak-etaHEN-UMTX1.pipe] to auto load etaHEN ready for ItemzFlow.
   Debug settings will be loaded, and the package installer can be found under [SETTINGS] > [DEBUG SETTINGS].
   ELF Loader will be running on your PS5 IP: port 9021
   
   
3. 
   Important:
   Up to 10.01 has a kernel exploit + HEN
   11.XX-12.70 has a kernel exploit but no HEN yet.
   LUA entry point works on the latest OFW, but there is no kernel or HEN 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)
   
4. 
   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.
   
   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
   
5. 
   coming soon
   
6. 
   coming soon
   
7. 
   coming soon
   
8. 
   coming soon
   
9. 
   This method modifies the BD-J stack to allows BDJB to be re-enabled on your higher firmware console up to 12.40.
   
   This requires your console to be hacked via another method first to gain access to alter the files.
   (For example 12.00 needs SWRR disc to hack it first)
   
   https://github.com/Gezine/BD-UN-JB
   
   DO NOT REINSTALL FW, IT WILL WIPE THE PATCH AND LOSE BD-JB
   

Additional Information:

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

 

[MohammedQ8]

What is happening? Lol

I can’t read anything

this is PPSA15210 – EUR (v01.003.003) I dont know how to fix it?

 

[BobaFett_UK]

I'll give etaHEN cheats a try tonight after work. Want to try the new BMW cheats as we know how tough and fustrating that game is.... Oh i'm not talking about cars just FYI it's Black Myth Wukong for those who are wondering why is he talking about Beemers

 

[Marc_LFD]

full generation, all consoles, PURE SCAM.

I read that Sony Bravia TVs are going to be made by TCL and YET they'll still be called "Sony Bravia" what a load of crap!

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/tcl-to-gain-majority-ownership-over-sonys-bravia-tvs/

Sony is losing what made them such a great brand: Bravia TVs, PlayStation consoles, VAIO computers, etc.

I have my doubts if I'll buy a PS6 (PS5 Pro disappointed me) as I hardly use my PS5 as it is.

 

[peteruk]

Really don't know what to do now guys

PS5 Digital arrived today (supposedly on 3.2), really don't know which FW to go for

The byepervisor exploit could be years away and I bought it to use and play about with now

Do I go to 4.51 and wait hopefully for some of that sweet backpork to make it's way there, or do i jailbreak it on a lower firmware and go right up to 10.01 so I can play all of it now without faffing?

Please let me have your opinions, no offence will be taken, thank you

 

[Blythe93]

I read that Sony Bravia TVs are going to be made by TCL and YET they'll still be called "Sony Bravia" what a load of crap!

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/tcl-to-gain-majority-ownership-over-sonys-bravia-tvs/

I'm out of the loop but didn't TCL made low-end TVs with a couple of decent-ish ones? Kinda underwhelming that they'll be making new Sony Bravia TVs. I'd love to buy a bigger TV for my modern consoles that's OLED and has Android / Google TV OS just so that I can get ad-free YouTube on it running. Sony was a pretty decent pick in that category but I'm a bit worried whether TCL will keep the quality of those Bravia TVs. Still, I could be totally wrong about it.

Really don't know what to do now guys

PS5 Digital arrived today (supposedly on 3.2), really don't know which FW to go for

The byepervisor exploit could be years away and I bought it to use and play about with now

Do I go to 4.51 and wait hopefully for some of that sweet backpork to make it's way there, or do i jailbreak it on a lower firmware and go right up to 10.01 so I can play all of it now without faffing?

Please let me have your opinions, no offence will be taken, thank you

I would stay on the lowest possible for a while and see how things go from there. One year later and I'm still on 5.00 on my regular PS5. I'd definitely stay on 3.xx if I had such system. Unless you're in hurry to play the latest titles available for the systems that are on a slightly higher firmware revision.

 

[smf]

oh, i've just seen this.. so there's revised Pro model? wow it's a few grams lighter in weight and a little more quiet. That's gonna upset my workout routine coz i won't be able to do an effective upper body workout with my OLDER pro model : D

I am tempted to sell one of my ps5 pro and buy one of these.
It's got a hackable firmware, but I married a bluray drive.
I never PSN activated it, so I can't copy a save file and I think restoring a backup will unmarry it

 

[BobaFett_UK]

So the change is it uses less energy and is quieter then the original Pro. So it won't overheat. Its running the same games but gonna cost more. So what they saying is no PS6 for a While LOL

Let's be honest, with the current price of storage and memory and components in general, all thanks to AI, the PS6 will more than likely not launch in 2027 as the price point will probably be north of £1K or even £999.... Look at the price of graphics cards and how they are literally sky rocketing on a weekly basis...

As gamers, we want good, interesting, original new games...Not reboots, or PS5 emhanced games but new material... It does not matter how much horse power you have under the bonnet, if the software is underwhelming and literally pants then the console is junk...

Post automatically merged: Jan 22, 2026

Really don't know what to do now guys

PS5 Digital arrived today (supposedly on 3.2), really don't know which FW to go for

The byepervisor exploit could be years away and I bought it to use and play about with now

Do I go to 4.51 and wait hopefully for some of that sweet backpork to make it's way there, or do i jailbreak it on a lower firmware and go right up to 10.01 so I can play all of it now without faffing?

Please let me have your opinions, no offence will be taken, thank you

After a few shots of whiskey and a few pints of Guiness it will all become clear....
Don't jump straight to 10.01 yet.... Fire up the 3.2 and then make a judgement call to 4.51. Try the webkit to jailbreak as you can upto 4.51. Backports will arrive it's a matter of time...

Post automatically merged: Jan 22, 2026

I'm out of the loop but didn't TCL made low-end TVs with a couple of decent-ish ones? Kinda underwhelming that they'll be making new Sony Bravia TVs. I'd love to buy a bigger TV for my modern consoles that's OLED and has Android / Google TV OS just so that I can get ad-free YouTube on it running. Sony was a pretty decent pick in that category but I'm a bit worried whether TCL will keep the quality of those Bravia TVs. Still, I could be totally wrong about it.


I would stay on the lowest possible for a while and see how things go from there. One year later and I'm still on 5.00 on my regular PS5. I'd definitely stay on 3.xx if I had such system. Unless you're in hurry to play the latest titles available for the systems that are on a slightly higher firmware revision.

Surely, staying on a lower 3.xx firmware really gives no advantage as you can't use the console for much? What's the point of spending all that money if you can't use it? It's a hard decision to make and I sympathise with @peteruk, only he can make that choice .

 

[Blythe93]

Surely, staying on a lower 3.xx firmware really gives no advantage as you can't use the console for much? What's the point of spending all that money if you can't use it?

Indeed. They could go for a bit higher firmware now that backports via BackPork are a thing and maybe update up to 6.50 maybe? I'm not sure but I believe that 6.50 fixed some of the graphics issues that previous firmware versions had with games playing properly through itemzflow, plus BackPork now supports 6.xx as well? They also have a DualSense Edge support on 6.50. Not sure if it's worth going any further than that. They can use Y2JB exploit on that firmware.

4.51 is great but, again, they might be stuck similarly the way I'm kinda stuck right now on 5.00. However, Hypervisor exploit may or may not be released soon for 4.xx firmware, I haven't checked what's the news on that lately. Really not sure if it's worth waiting for that if playing backups is the only relevant thing.

I'm collecting consoles so it's not hard for me to be patient as I have lots of other things to keep me occupied. ^^

 

[littlemisskittn]

I read that Sony Bravia TVs are going to be made by TCL and YET they'll still be called "Sony Bravia" what a load of crap!

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/tcl-to-gain-majority-ownership-over-sonys-bravia-tvs/

Sony is losing what made them such a great brand: Bravia TVs, PlayStation consoles, VAIO computers, etc.

I have my doubts if I'll buy a PS6 (PS5 Pro disappointed me) as I hardly use my PS5 as it is.

Honestly, the ONLY brand that’s never disappointed me has been Panasonic.

 

[BobaFett_UK]

Indeed. They could go for a bit higher firmware now that backports via BackPork are a thing and maybe update up to 6.50 maybe? I'm not sure but I believe that 6.50 fixed some of the graphics issues that previous firmware versions had with games playing properly through itemzflow, plus BackPork now supports 6.xx as well? They also have a DualSense Edge support on 6.50. Not sure if it's worth going any further than that. They can use Y2JB exploit on that firmware.

4.51 is great but, again, they might be stuck similarly the way I'm kinda stuck right now on 5.00. However, Hypervisor exploit may or may not be released soon for 4.xx firmware, I haven't checked what's the news on that lately. Really not sure if it's worth waiting for that if playing backups is the only relevant thing.

I'm collecting consoles so it's not hard for me to be patient as I have lots of other things to keep me occupied. ^^

My choice was foolish with hindsight.. I upgraded my only pro console (at the time) to 11.60, twice so that I could play GOW Ragnarok... Then i stumbled on this forum and realised the PS5 could be jailbroken.. A bit too late for me by then as the damage was already done... Luckly i got a good deal on a second New pro and it turned out to be 9.05. My train of thought will be wait for a 11.xx jailbreak and then i will update the 9.05 digital to latest so I can get back onto PSN... Arc Raiders and BAttlefield are calling out... As is online Cyberpunk..

Oh that reminds me, i'm on a 6.00 with my phat and forget about the 6.50 upgrade issues. TBH i've not seen anything sinister on my 6.00 system, then again it's not been booted up for months lol

Oh yes, i have may too many other hobbies in between work that is lol

 

[Marc_LFD]

Honestly, the ONLY brand that’s never disappointed me has been Panasonic.

Well, Panasonic is about to get new customers.

 

[MohammedQ8]

None of the languages work what is this?

 

[littlemisskittn]

Well, Panasonic is about to get new customers.

I don’t know if they make TV’s anymore, but both my VCR’s have lasted about thirty years with just some routine maintenance, my DVD recorder’s lasted me about fifteen and counting, and my microwave is going on ten.

 

[solitaire4eva]

None of the languages work what is this?

I would just start hitting buttons until a cut screen for a match comes on!

Maybe it was the dump's integrity that was compromised. Recheck st the source and also see if anyone there is experiencing the same thing

 

[Marc_LFD]

I don’t know if they make TV’s anymore, but both my VCR’s have lasted about thirty years with just some routine maintenance, my DVD recorder’s lasted me about fifteen and counting, and my microwave is going on ten.

There's also Sharp who's Japanese and make TVs.

 

[MohammedQ8]

I would just start hitting buttons until a cut screen for a match comes on!

Maybe it was the dump's integrity that was compromised. Recheck st the source and also see if anyone there is experiencing the same thing

Some said other languages glitched except English but mine all are corrupted

Maybe I need to update to 10.01

 

[BobaFett_UK]

Got 3 multiple failures in a row trying to boot Y2JB and ETAHEN!!! What the proverbial is going on!!

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EDit...

Make it 4 failures in a row!!

Getting a repair console storage message now

 

[MohammedQ8]

Got 3 multiple failures in a row trying to boot Y2JB and ETAHEN!!! What the proverbial is going on!!

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EDit...

Make it 4 failures in a row!!

Getting a repair console storage message now

me too lol

 

[BobaFett_UK]

Had to turn off the internet then it worked.... interesting that! Will keep an eye on it...
First time it's been like that...

 

[MohammedQ8]

Had to turn off the internet then it worked.... interesting that! Will keep an eye on it...
First time it's been like that...

my system is always offline