Which firmware can be jailbroken ps3

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Although this tutorial was recorded on firmware 4. The only differences would be a firmware specific patch, which PS3 Toolset will download for you, and a different CFW matching your firmware version.

If you see the video title and description shows a higher firmware number than what is shown in the video, that means PS3 Toolset has been updated for that specific firmware version. This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media. Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.

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Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Part 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Download the jailbreak file. Go to the jailbreak file hosting site on a computer, click the red Download button, and click Allow if your browser asks to store files on your computer.

Once the transfer finishes, the jailbreak ZIP folder will download onto your computer. The jailbreak file can take a while to download, so you should start the download process before moving on to other preparations.

Do so by choosing "FAT32" in the "Format" drop-down menu during the formatting process. This will ensure that the flash drive can be used to update your PS3 later, though formatting your flash drive will also delete any files currently on it.

The flash drive must be at least 8 gigabytes in size. Leave your flash drive plugged into your computer after formatting it. Determine your PS3's model number. Look on the back or the bottom of the PS3 for a serial code which begins with "CECH" and has several numbers or a letter and some numbers after it.

Compare your PS3's model number to supported models. Part 2. Extract the jailbreak ZIP folder. This process will vary depending on your computer's operating system: Windows — Open the ZIP folder, click the Extract tab, click Extract all , and click Extract at the bottom of the window that appears.

The extracted folder will open when the extraction finishes. Mac — Just double-click the ZIP folder to extract it. Open the Step 1 folder. Copy the PS3 folder. Paste the PS3 folder onto your flash drive. Once the folder finishes pasting, you can proceed.

Eject the flash drive. Now that the flash drive is set up for your PS3, you can use it to check your PS3's firmware. Part 3. This is important, as using any other slot may cause the process to malfunction. Go to the firmware number's location. Review the firmware number. The number to the right of the "Update data of version" text must be listed as "3. If you see a number above 3.

Part 4. Plug the flash drive back into your computer. Now that you know that your PS3 is compatible with a jailbreak, you can create the installation drive.

Again, if your PS3's firmware number is higher than 3. Remove the PS3 folder from the flash drive. Simply delete the PS3 folder to do so. Open the Step 2 folder. Copy the Step 2 folder's contents to the flash drive. Click and drag across both the "flsh. Eject your flash drive again. You'll now proceed with plugging the flash drive back into the PS3 for the last time, making sure to keep it there until the jailbreak is complete. Part 5. Plug the flash drive back into the PS3's right-most slot.

The flash drive will have to stay here until after you've completed the jailbreak process.