PS5 HACK STATUS:

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

PS5 Itemzflow compatibility list:
Recommended hosts:
AL-AZIF WEB HOST:
DNS 1: 165.227.83.145
DNS 2: 192.241.221.79

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

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

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

Summarised OFW/Model guide: HERE

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

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

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

PS4 backported FPKGs work perfectly on PS5.

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

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

21.02-04.03.00.00-00.00.00.0.1

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

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

Spoiler: Hacking Timeline

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

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

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

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

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

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

As of November 4th ktuff is fixed for 4.51:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USB: PS5 > UPDATE > PS5UPDATE.PUP

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spoiler: Mast1c0re files + links

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spoiler: PS5 Payloads

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

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

4.5X PAYLOADS:
(Coming soon)

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

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

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

Console/exploit information:

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

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

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

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

Spoiler: General PS5 exploit Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[flopsy]

Yeah it was also on PS4

Is this still around and usable? Tried to find a fpkg the other day.

 

[KiiWii]

Is this still around and usable? Tried to find a fpkg the other day.

I think they changed it to require PSN access IIRC

Edit: also it was called Littlstar back then

 

[Adam512]

@Adam512 4.03/4.50/4.51

it would probably be best to try a PS4 disc on these FWs( to find out if it is not the fault of the OFW).
Unfortunately I don't have PS5 4.xx to test this disc.

No entrypoint is 100% reliable, but stability is better on BDJB for sure.

Andy tweeted 100% and it's also listed on the ps5 dev wiki.

 

[schatzi24]

 

[KiiWii]

This is just a draft. May change in time. If it fails at step 1, game may need more librarys installed. If you find a solution please share. pic.twitter.com/OABGNGpIIg

— Echo Stretch (@StretchEcho) November 8, 2023

According to @EchoStretch this is the beginnings of the process to get PS5 games ready to play

 

[KiiWii]

1. Dump Game (Opened Game ) /mnt/sandbox/pfsmnt https://github.com/logic-68/pfsmnt-dumper
2. Dump Game Files (copy folder content) (also /mnt/sandbox/pfsmnt )
   /user/appmeta/PPSAXXXXX =-›> PPSAXXXXX-app®\sce_sys
3. Dump Game Files (copy folder content)
   /system_data/priv/appmeta/PPSAXXXXX/ -->> PPSAXXXXX-app®\sce_sy\
4. Open npbind.dat to see uds and trophy folder 000000080->04->OF
5. uds00.ucp ( named uds.ucp ) /user/np_uds/nobackup/conf/NPWRXXXXX_00/uds.ucp -->>PPSAXXXXX-appo\sce_sys\uds\uds00.ucp
6. trophy00.ucp (named trophy.ucp ) /user/trophy2/nobackup/conf/NPWRXXXXX_00/trophy.ucp -->>PPSAXXXXX-appo\sce_sys\trophy2\trophy00.ucp
7. decrypt self files with sleirs ps5-self-dumper then copy files to game dir https://github.com/sleirsgoevy/ps4jb-payloads/tree/bd-jb/ps5-self-dumper

 

[KiiWii]

This is odd:

Sony just stealth 1000 pushed PS5 Update 23.02-08.20.00.06-00.00.00.0.1
Old PUP: https://t.co/kHVUMqcEmH
New PUP: https://t.co/pKXC8JZaLs@Darthsternie @LiEnbyy #PS5UpdateChecker #TransRightsAreHumanRights

— PS5FwBot (@FwPs5) November 8, 2023

Changelog is “improved system performance”

 

[KiiWii]

also, any console on 2.xx has keys bug.

— Jose Coixao (@notnotzecoxao) November 8, 2023

It’s possible that 2.xx consoles will see easy homebrew and piracy at somepoint, but also opening up those 2.xx consoles with keys leads to methods that might be possible with higher firmwares, such as 3.xx and 4-5xx etc. who knows.

Interesting viewpoint, perhaps it’s because the key fail and HV is stuck on 2.XX for now, but regardless I would hold off updating until 2.xx is explored if you can wait

If you can’t wait then update 3.XX to 4.03 highest for now using the USB update method.

 

[Adam512]

This is odd:
Changelog is “improved system performance”

interesting that they kept the same name... it must be something big in background

 

[KiiWii]

BwE PS5 Code Reader v0.0.2 Released!

~> Completely Re-Written RAM Diagnosis
~> Added Support for 400+ More Errors
~> Added Unknown Error Auto-Uploading
~> Fixed Some Errors (Which Broke 0.0.1)
~> Other Mild Editshttps://t.co/vikAQ9Mhtg

Thanks everybody for the support <3 pic.twitter.com/cMRq9YXJjX

— BetterWayElectronics.com.au (@BwE_Dev) November 8, 2023

 

[Adam512]

is it really a long name 23.02-08.20.00.06-00.00.00.0.1?



According to the site https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software-info/ it is 23.02-08.20.02

 

[KiiWii]

List of disc games and their firmware requorements.

That can’t be all there was for 4.03… right?

 

[Jayinem]

How is Silent Hill 2 playable on 8.0? It's not even out yet. Doesn't even have a solid release date. They put the release date as 9-29-23 but that's not correct.

 

[Hayato213]

How is Silent Hill 2 playable on 8.0? It's not even out yet. Doesn't even have a solid release date. They put the release date as 9-29-23 but that's not correct.

Depends on SDK.

 

[KiiWii]

https://josexgonzalez.github.io/Autoexploit.github.io/

With persistent FTP on port 9021

 

[Adam512]

it's just a guess based on the release date of the game... For example spider man 2 had 8.0 there but then they changed it, see comments.

 

[KiiWii]

it's just a guess based on the release date of the game... For example spider man 2 had 8.0 there but then they changed it, see comments.

Ah they’ve done it the way I did it with FRMCHK for PS4 games.

Based on release date vs firmware release date.

 

[Adam512]

The Power Off screen has been changed after the update

 

[solitaire4eva]

The Power Off screen has been changed after the update

I like the way that look compared to the original! But I ain't updating just to get that lol

 

[lotnybartek]

Can someone send me (or attach) an original 4.03 bdjstack.jar file from 0://system_ex/app/NPXS40140//cdc/ ? I was playing with BDJPlus (Euro Ali) and deleted original one. ;/