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

 

[BobaFett_UK]

• The etaHEN toolbox replaced the debug settings. etaHEN has support for kstuff, fself and fpkg.
• ShadowMountPlus does not have the EtaHEN toolbox built in. ShadowMountPlus is designed to work with kstuff. You can auto toggle kstuff via kstuff_game_auto_toggle=1. Kstuff has various game lifecycle behaviors you can configure.
• You can run etaHEN and ShadowMountPlus.

Post automatically merged: May 12, 2026

• Kstuff 1.6.7 contains dev devices and various codes to test different situations.
• Kstuff Lite is a stripped version of kstuff but with all the features teh regular kstuff offers.
• Most use kstuff lite or Kstuff Lite 1.1-dr by Drakmor. Link: https://github.com/drakmor/kstuff-lite/releases

But the simplest setup with less overhead (if any) is surely still dump runner, kstuff lite and websrv in my opinion. Right?

 

[HawaiianInTown]

So, what is considered the be the best PS5 hardware revision? I have all 3 fat models (10XX, 11XX and 12XX) and a slim 1GB
(20xx).

The slim is noticeably louder than the 10XX fat I currently use. I also read that the 10XX models are more prone to overheating issues due to dry spots in the liquid metal when placed vertically, but that they do have the best heat dissipating (biggest cooling block).

Wondered what you guys/gals think.

There was a teardown of the revisions and the release console has a larger heatsink.

 

[HS2005]

Phu is a windows tool?
If yes, i prefer etahen...

No it's a tool you can use for the PS5. This video will give you more information on what it does:

Post automatically merged: May 12, 2026

But the simplest setup with less overhead (if any) is surely still dump runner, kstuff lite and websrv in my opinion. Right?

It all comes down to choices and personal prefferences.
Low overhead as you describe it is indeed dump runner, kstuff lite and a FTP/websrv. FTP client is not always needed.
You can also use Shadowmountplus + kstuff. But if you want to use cheats PHU and kstuff are the better options. It comes down what your needs are.

 

[Fustang]

Falcon

Oh, great! I was misstaken then because of what Fustang wrote and also what I seen on some release descriptions.

Still waiting for jb for my digital ps5 pro so I can try stuff out

@KiiWii is wrong on this, not all game dumps get the PS5 Pro treatment. For example Ghost Of Yotei, i can find the PS5 Pro settings (Raytracing 60FPS) even if the dump is for the base PS5, but for TLOUII i download 2 backups, the first was purely for Base PS5, in the settings I didn't have any option to use Pro mode. But when i downloaded the PS5 Pro version i got that option.

So technically it depends on the game. I still don't know if it's just some files that need to be tweaked or the whole game needs to be dumped from a PS5 Pro

 

[HS2005]

So, what is considered the be the best PS5 hardware revision? I have all 3 fat models (10XX, 11XX and 12XX) and a slim 1GB
(20xx).

The slim is noticeably louder than the 10XX fat I currently use. I also read that the 10XX models are more prone to overheating issues due to dry spots in the liquid metal when placed vertically, but that they do have the best heat dissipating (biggest cooling block).

Wondered what you guys/gals think.

Good question(s). This is what I could find:

• Original (CFI-10XX) vs. Revision (CFI-11XX/12XX): Early revisions focused on reducing weight by downsizing the heatsink, which actually improved cooling efficiency in some tests.
• 1200 Series (CFI-12XX): Featured a major motherboard redesign, making it smaller and more power-efficient.
• PS5 Pro (CFI-2000/7000 Series): Newest revisions show a highly optimized layout.

YT channels How-FixIT, TheCod3r and WIRED have some nice videos about different revisions.

Post automatically merged: May 12, 2026

@KiiWii is wrong on this.

I have many rules and one rule that rules them all is that KiiWii is never wrong. His words are true and absolute, unchanging, and the final authority on reality when it comes to the PS4 and PS5 scene.

 

[flopsy]

@KiiWii is wrong on this, not all game dumps get the PS5 Pro treatment. For example Ghost Of Yotei, i can find the PS5 Pro settings (Raytracing 60FPS) even if the dump is for the base PS5, but for TLOUII i download 2 backups, the first was purely for Base PS5, in the settings I didn't have any option to use Pro mode. But when i downloaded the PS5 Pro version i got that option.

So technically it depends on the game. I still don't know if it's just some files that need to be tweaked or the whole game needs to be dumped from a PS5 Pro

Thx! I should have been more clear and stated dumps and not downloads. I'll go through my library and prepare what I can to pro-versions then

 

[Rasa39]

Always use a vpn

Ah I see, so no Norman Reedus tricks for you huh... now where's that men in black gif so the rozzers don't come for ya

 

[Adam512]

Good question(s). This is what I could find:

• Original (CFI-10XX) vs. Revision (CFI-11XX/12XX): Early revisions focused on reducing weight by downsizing the heatsink, which actually improved cooling efficiency in some tests.
• 1200 Series (CFI-12XX): Featured a major motherboard redesign, making it smaller and more power-efficient.
• PS5 Pro (CFI-2000/7000 Series): Newest revisions show a highly optimized layout.

YT channels How-FixIT, TheCod3r and WIRED have some nice videos about different revisions.

Post automatically merged: May 12, 2026

I have many rules and one rule that rules them all is that KiiWii is never wrong. His words are true and absolute, unchanging, and the final authority on reality when it comes to the PS4 and PS5 scene.

I think Sony switched from 7nm soc to 6nm soc from the 12xx model

 

[HS2005]

I think Sony switched from 7nm soc to 6nm soc from the 12xx model

Hmmm. If that's the case you are more informed than I am. But could be so yeah.

 

[littlemisskittn]

I guess the force was not as strong as we were led to believe...

Been saying that. Been around the various scenes too long to know there’s always something around the corner to those who wait.

I still think that these could’ve been found eons ago, but the devs wanted to maintain that FOMO because it meant their copies of games could have more value.

If an exploit could be done for free, those games’ values drop like mob guys in concrete shoes in the Hudson River.

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@KiiWii is wrong on this, not all game dumps get the PS5 Pro treatment. For example Ghost Of Yotei, i can find the PS5 Pro settings (Raytracing 60FPS) even if the dump is for the base PS5, but for TLOUII i download 2 backups, the first was purely for Base PS5, in the settings I didn't have any option to use Pro mode. But when i downloaded the PS5 Pro version i got that option.

So technically it depends on the game. I still don't know if it's just some files that need to be tweaked or the whole game needs to be dumped from a PS5 Pro

I believe it depends on which update your dump comes with. Certain games like TLOUII had patches after the fact that enabled Pro support. So unless you’re planning to speedrun, have limited bandwidth, or limited space, always go with the latest rip possible.

 

[Tom8823]

I'm looking for advice guys

My console is still at 4.51, I don't care about any Linux or anything, I just want to play games.

Is is worth keeping it at 4.51 or should I upgrade to 9.x or 10.x?

Any benefits from upgrading?

I mostly look to play Astro Bot

 

[Skirttles]

I'm looking for advice guys

My console is still at 4.51, I don't care about any Linux or anything, I just want to play games.

Is is worth keeping it at 4.51 or should I upgrade to 9.x or 10.x?

Any benefits from upgrading?

I mostly look to play Astro Bot

If you just want to play games just upgrade to the latest jailbreakable firmware 10.01 (if you dont have the star wars racer revenge)

 

[dr0b1]

I'm looking for advice guys

My console is still at 4.51, I don't care about any Linux or anything, I just want to play games.

Is is worth keeping it at 4.51 or should I upgrade to 9.x or 10.x?

Any benefits from upgrading?

I mostly look to play Astro Bot

Why would you update when every game has backport now. And when ps5 hen (hypervisor exploit) get streamlined you will not need kstuff anymore.

 

[Tom8823]

Why would you update when every game has backport now. And when ps5 hen (hypervisor exploit) get streamlined you will not need kstuff anymore.

I'm out of the loop to be honest because JB is advancing so fast lately that it's hard to keep up. My console hasn't been used for 2 years now.

Hence my question what's the benefit of upgrading vs staying on 4.51

 

[BobaFett_UK]

Holy Crap! Crimson is now dumped too.... What is happening today?
Run run and be free ya'all....

Backported too to 4.xx... Whoop!

 

[dr0b1]

I'm out of the loop to be honest because JB is advancing so fast lately that it's hard to keep up. My console hasn't been used for 2 years now.

Hence my question what's the benefit of upgrading vs staying on 4.51

There are backports like in the ps4 scene. Every game that requires new filmware can be backported to play on 4.51. Also one month ago there was release of new hypervisor exploit for firmwares upto 4.51. Thats why linux is possible on you firmware. So kstuff is not needed anymore for you. Go to modded warfare and see some news videos to catch up.

Astro bot is playable on your firmware for months now.

 

[KiiWii]

for TLOUII i download 2 backups, the first was purely for Base PS5, in the settings I didn't have any option to use Pro mode. But when i downloaded the PS5 Pro version i got that option.

Interesting, thank you for the information.

Were both dumps you downloaded the exact same PPSA and same update version?

The pro update is in 1.2.0 apparently.

 

[HS2005]

Holy Crap! Crimson is now dumped too.... What is happening today?
Run run and be free ya'all....

Backported too to 4.xx... Whoop!

Told you that we are granted something sweet.

 

[Tom8823]

There are backports like in the ps4 scene. Every game that requires new filmware can be backported to play on 4.51. Also one month ago there was release of new hypervisor exploit for firmwares upto 4.51. Thats why linux is possible on you firmware. So kstuff is not needed anymore for you. Go to modded warfare and see some news videos to catch up.

Astro bot is playable on your firmware for months now.

Do achievements/trophies work on backported games too?

 

[littlemisskittn]

Do achievements/trophies work on backported games too?

AFAIK, trophies won't work unless the actual FPKG can get working. FFPKG, exFAT, and game folders, trophies don't work.