PS5 Exploit Guide

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) (BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE: 6.50 max)
7.XX = KEX: PS4/5 backups (KEX+HV+Linux) (WK/BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE: 7.61 best + max)
8.XX-10.00 = KEX: PS4/5 backups (KEX+HV) (WK/BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE)
10.01-12.70 = KEX: PS4/5 backups (KEX+HV) (WK/BD/Y2/NF/LUA/YARPE)
13.XX-13.60 = HV+KEX+WK (WK/BD (13.42)/Y2/LUA/YARPE)
14.XX = No KEX/HV. UL ONLY (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: P2JB can take over an hour to exploit on FW up to 12.70.

Hypervisor (HV):
Highest released HV: 13.60
Highest unreleased HV: 14.00
*unreleased/unimplemented

Kernel (KEX):
Highest released KEX: 13.60 (ReLapse)
Highest unreleased KEX: 13.60 (SlopSploit)
UMTX2: 1.00-7.61 (*WK to 5.50 / BDJB to 7.61)
Lapse: 1.00-10.01
Relapse: 7.00-13.60
Poopsploit: 4.03-12.00 (*BD to 12.00)
P2JB: 9.00-12.70 (*WK: Lapse to 10.01 / P2JB to 12.70)

Userland (UL):
Webkit: 1.00-5.50 (PSFREE +UMTX2) / 7.00-13.60 (RELAPSE) (Recommended)
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: 1.00-13.42 (BD exploit + UMTX2: 7.61 / BD-JB5 + Poops to 12.00)
Mast1C0re: 1.00-7.61 (Depreciated for LuaC0re)
LuaC0re: 1.00-12.70 (Poops: 4.03-12.00/P2JB: 9.00-12.70)
REDIS: 1.00-5.50 (Jordy's untethered JB on boot)

NOTE 1: A userland entry point (UL) chained to kernel exploit (KEX) is required to exploit your console at bare minimum.
NOTE 2: Consoles 7.00-13.60 should now use WebKit and RELAPSE (Recommended)

Useful Applications:
FPKG: 3.00-11.60 (KStuff Lite) / 12.XX-13.60 (KStuff-NG SOON)
Kstuff Lite: 3.00-12.70 HERE
Kstuff Toggle: 3.00-12.00 HERE
PS5 App Dumper: 3.00-13.60 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: (OG: 3.00-7.61, Slim: 7.61) HERE
Kldload (wip): 3.00-6.50 HERE
PSN access: NEVER
Latest OFW: 14.10 (01/10/26)
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:
62.210.38.117 - User Guide = ES7in1
or
45.56.67.85
(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)

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 or 7.00-13.60 is required for the 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 1.00-5.50:
   Enter https://zecoxao.github.io/luasauce/ or https://github.com/kmeps4/PSFree into google > click “Jailbreak" or wait for it to complete.
   
   Exploiting 7.00-13.60:
   
   https://ntfargo.github.io/Relapse-Exploit/
   
   https://zecoxao.github.io/bagagwa/
   
   https://soniciso1.github.io/poopicker/
   
   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 1.00-13.42 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. 
   
   [UPDATED]
   No longer needed if using latest WebKit (to 13.60) or BD-JB (to 13.42)!
   
   Important:
   This method modifies the BD-J stack to allows BD-JB entry point to be re-enabled on consoles up to 13.60, for convenience 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
OFW 13.xx runs PS4 games up to 13.42
OFW 14.xx runs PS4 games up to 14.00

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

4: 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

 

[SkiDDeR]

Ooh so I actually fixed this specific issue when testing my Linux backport tool. The existing backport tools don't set a specific value related to the save, this is the first game that seems to need it. You'll need to delete the corrupted save and then I guess you can try using my tool linked further up, in WSL2 if you're on Windows because it's Linux only.

I didnt make any save in the game. I will try your tool tomorrow to see

 

[cherryduck]

I didnt make any save in the game. I will try your tool tomorrow to see

Yeah so when you start the game, it immediately tries to create a save before anything else. With existing backport methods, they don't set a specific value/fix that's needed specifically for this game, which results in the save being corrupted essentially. The game loops trying to read this corrupted save and you get your black screen. Check in the Storage -> Save files (the path is something like that, I'm not in front of my console) in your PS5 settings, you'll see the save for this game, delete it before using my tool to create a backport. I believe the fixes you need to tick are savedata-mount, savedata-prepare, tls-atexit and mapflex-flags for this game, but my tool should recommend the correct fixes after running an analysis.

 

[hotwhelz2005]

I used the ps5-backport-gui for KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX. I copied the backported files to the game folder and used the fpkg-gui to create a pkg. When i start the game the shadowmountplus backporting notification showed the game load but then a black screen. Can anyone help me? I used sdk 8 in backport gui because i am at 8.40 firmware

Did you try just running the backported game in folder format to see if the backport part worked?

 

[zebrone]

PS5 Backport Linux: a Linux toolkit for making and debugging PS5 backports (app + CLI, open source)

I've released a Linux tool that turns a decrypted PS5 game dump into a backport for older firmware. It also helps you work out why one crashes. There's a graphical app and a command line, and both can do the same things.

What it does

• Retargets the game: rewrites the SDK version in every executable and in param.json, for any target from 4.xx to 13.xx. It can also build extra copies for other firmwares in the same run.
• Finds missing functions: works out which system functions your target firmware lacks. It fills them with fakelibs taken from existing backports you add to its kit library; it doesn't ship any of its own.
• Offers known fixes as tick-boxes: save mounting/prepare on 4.xx, Wwise 7.1 audio, PS5 Pro/PSSR paths, TLS/atexit, Frostbite audio and more. Each one detects whether it applies to your game and refuses if the code doesn't match what it expects. Rules marked ★ are recommended for that game, and one checkbox ticks them all.
• Live console tab:sends payloads (elfldr), streams klog and grabs crash dumps over FTP. It diagnoses problems automatically:
  • Crashes: it reads the backtrace against your local copy of the game and names the failing function, e.g. "game assertion failed at libmcPS5.cpp:906 — sceSaveDataPrepare returned an error → try savedata-prepare".
  • Hangs and black screens: it detects the log stuck in a loop and explains the repeating errors.
• Undo: every build records what it changed and keeps the originals of any game files the backport replaces. Undo puts them back and checks file hashes first.
• Ampr emulator games: ampr_emu.index is kept, or regenerated when the file set changes. The output is byte-identical to Drakmor's builder, and games with asset packs are protected.
• Learns from existing backports: point it at an original dump and a working backport, and it explains every byte that backport changed.

Tested on hardware: ACE COMBAT 8, Wolverine, COD Black Ops and KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 as 4.xx builds, all running on a PS5 Pro on 11.60. Several rules are still untested on a console and are marked that way, so feedback and klogs are very welcome.

What it doesn't do: decrypt games, make PKGs, or ship any Sony files or fakelibs. You start from your own dump and copy the result to the console your usual way.

GitHub: https://github.com/cherryduck/ps5-backport-linux
The README is written for newcomers. Install is git clone then scripts/build-bundle.sh.

Credits: Deckerr97 and the community backporters whose builds showed what needed fixing, and Drakmor for ampr_emu.

Any issues, provide bug reports with a klog, or with what the Console tab said.

@peteruk this is for you buddy it's a bit more complicated than the Windows GUI posted previously because I made this for me to be able to develop backports, so it's got a lot of analysis functions built in, it's not trying to be a one click user friendly solution, although it can be if you're lucky (analyse, click recommended fixes, build).

How to use it on windows?

 

[BrivsMekis]

does anyone have this or older versions? seems the github account has been nuked

https://github.com/theghostonline/PS5VR/releases/tag/v1.3.0

 

[Schweino]

How to use it on windows?

you can try using my tool linked further up, in WSL2 if you're on Windows because it's Linux only.

 

[ViRGE]

But in order to do so you need the firmware matched or higher of the updated version

So this wont work:
Or can i try install game on 4.5. Install latest update pkg. Then dump to backport?

If a PS5 cannot run a game, it cannot dump a game. So installing a recent update that presumably requires a high firmware version will not work.

Ah, good point, thank you very much! And if I want to use a USB drive, what's the file system? But how do I configure PS5 Upload to connect directly to the PS5 via Ethernet?

USB drives should be formatted exFAT.

 

[Denida]

does anyone have this or older versions? seems the github account has been nuked

https://github.com/theghostonline/PS5VR/releases/tag/v1.3.0

Older version, but if you don't want to wait till back...

 

[cearp]

Ooh so I actually fixed this specific issue when testing my Linux backport tool.

Your choice, but cool if you could reimplement your project in c++, would look just the same since you'd still use qt6, then you can just build it for any os, fully self contained.
I've done this for a few of my projects (c++ and qt6)

I'm expecting you to use AI for this, I wouldn't bother you to do the charges yourself manually
Then use github actions to automatically build from master on each new commit, makes it so easy for you.

Send a PM if you need help!

 

[hotwhelz2005]

If your a Streets of Rage fan check out the Takeover 2 on Steam demo available now. Ive never used Steam but might have to try this on the PS5 now that we can run Steam games.

 

[FireGoWithMe]

does anyone have this or older versions? seems the github account has been nuked

https://github.com/theghostonline/PS5VR/releases/tag/v1.3.0

I wonder what happened. I only installed it today

 

[Skirttles]

does anyone have this or older versions? seems the github account has been nuked

https://github.com/theghostonline/PS5VR/releases/tag/v1.3.0

PS5vr 1.3.0
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wwsl-5Id-q-pVtTTA7Prf74NGGoqppE7

I'm at 7.61 and the app does not show up after running shadowmount....

 

[Tom8823]

So I installed Astro bot fpkg on 11.60

Game was hanging on splash screen and please wait and then hanging whole console when I was using kstuff lite 1.11
Found solution on reddit to use kstuff-1.13-fpkg-dr-test5.elf and game now starts fine and is running smooth but Trophies are not installing.

Does anybody know solution for this?

 

[Tetrachloride]

Ah, good point, thank you very much! And if I want to use a USB drive, what's the file system? But how do I configure PS5 Upload to connect directly to the PS5 via Ethernet?

You are welcome!

For the USB Drive: connect it to the PS5 and choose Settings → Storage → USB Extended Storage → Format as USB Extended Storage. The PS5 formats it itself, it doesn’t need to be exFAT beforehand. PS5 games must be moved back to console storage to play, but PS4 games can run from the drive. (It should work, but I only use my USB drive to play music so far)

Saving screenshots, video clips, playing music: Format your USB drive as exFAT on your PC, then create a folder named ‘Music’ in the drive’s root directory.

For the LAN configuration you need to configure PS5Upload, your PC Network - Ethernet Adapter and your PS5.

1. Connect your LAN Cable between your PC and PS5.
2. Open your Network Manager on your PC, ( on Windows press Win+R (Run Dialog) → type ncpa.cpl (Network Manager) ) → Right click on Ethernet → Internet protocol → TCP/IPv4 → Settings → type in IP-Adress: 192.168.88.1 → Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 → confirm
3. On the PS5 go to Network Settings → LAN Connection → advanced settings → type in IP adress: 192.168.88.2 → Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 → Standard Gateway: 192.168.88.1 → confirm
4. In PS5Upload you need to go to "Connection" and enter this IP adress: "192.168.88.2", it will give you a success message.
5. All set, make sure the ps5upload.elf is loaded on your PS5.

 

[_iggyman_]

ps5-account-activator
https://github.com/Epinorr/ps5-account-activator/releases

 

[flopsy]

A custom control centre + overlay hub for PS5 homebrew

Kabuki is a native control panel for homebrew that runs ShellUI code.

Hold your configured shortcut (default: L3 + R3) and Kabuki pops in from the right, over the home screen or your game, using the console's own interface toolkit, fonts, icons, focus effects and sounds.

Payloads can add their own tiles, display information and receive controller input through Kabuki. System readings and settings are built in; librespot-ps5 adds music controls, a queue and a library browser.

Tested on firmware 13.20. Kabuki may work on firmware up to 13.60 and on other firmware versions, but those versions still need to be tested. There is no firmware version allowlist. Runtime method and hook checks still apply, so a version may refuse to load when its interface differs. Please report your firmware version and results.

https://github.com/stupiditytries/kabuki-ps5

 

[NostalgicMillennial]

If i'm running 12.70, does it make sense for me to update to 13.60 so I have the highest compatible firmware?

 

[_iggyman_]

 

[peteruk]

You mean fpkg-gui-0.6.2 from Drakmor's server? https://gofile.io/d/iTPB0bjA

Other sources I know of are:
https://github.com/Phoenixx1202/PS5-FPKG-Builder
https://github.com/rdmrocha/fpkg-cli/releases
https://github.com/thanhsondev/PSVIETHOA-FPKG-Builder/releases
https://github.com/pearlxcore/PS5PKGTool/releases

Most are based on this: https://github.com/SvenGDK/LibProsperoPKG/releases library.

Hey!

I've been using 0.6.1 for a week or so and had great success with it, in fact the only issue I've come across was the inability to save game within Indiana Jones.... That said, would you happen to know the changes within 0.6.2 please?

 

[Kimberly_g]

I wonder what happened. I only installed it today

@Skirttles, @BrivsMekis
https://theghostonline.dev/

home of:

• Nuvio PS5 1.8.0
• PS5VR 1.3.0
• LZ4 Compression 1.5.0
• HITMAN 3 online server 0.3.6
• 007 First Light online server 0.2.0

edit: i found this on a readme,maybe that's why it's not working for some ppl

To install, copy the PPSA99177 folder to /data/homebrew (ShadowMount+ adds the tile) and send ps5vr-helper.elf to your ELF loader on 9021, or add it to autoload. The helper is what lets the app read /data and USB drives.

I've been testing on 13.60 with Relapse, kstuff, ShadowMount+ and etaHEN. The VR libraries are called by firmware-specific offsets, so for now it's 13.60 only.