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{{Warning|Do not enable Factory Service Mode (FSM) or CCAPI with PS3HEN!}} | {{Warning|Do not enable Factory Service Mode (FSM) or install CCAPI with PS3HEN!}} | ||
{{Note|At the time of writing, this guide applies to 4.90 OFW and lower only.}} | {{Note|At the time of writing, this guide applies to 4.90 OFW and lower only.}} | ||
PS3HEN - short for PS3 '''H'''omebrew '''EN'''abler - allows you to do most things that custom firmware (CFW) can do. It is installed using PS3Xploit and is compatible with all console models. It is mainly used for consoles that are not compatible with CFW. If you are connected to the internet, PS3HEN will automatically update itself whenever it is run. | PS3HEN - short for PS3 '''H'''omebrew '''EN'''abler - allows you to do most things that custom firmware (CFW) can do. It is installed using PS3Xploit and is compatible with all console models. It is mainly used for consoles that are not compatible with CFW. If you are connected to the internet, PS3HEN will automatically update itself whenever it is run if a new update is available. | ||
'''Note: The following videos are outdated and will be updated on the page when new videos are released''' | '''Note: The following videos are outdated and will be updated on the page when new videos are released''' | ||
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** A USB storage device, '''formatted as FAT32 with 32kb allocation size'''. | ** A USB storage device, '''formatted as FAT32 with 32kb allocation size'''. | ||
# Navigate to the Settings column of the XMB, then System Settings > System Information, and take note of your System Software version. If it is above 4.90, this guide is not applicable for your firmware. | # Navigate to the Settings column of the XMB, then System Settings > System Information, and take note of your System Software version. If it is above 4.90, this guide is not applicable for your firmware. | ||
# Visit [https://www.psx-place.com/threads/hfw-4-90-1-hybrid-firmware.39758/ | # Visit [https://www.psx-place.com/threads/hfw-4-90-1-hybrid-firmware.39758/ PSX-Place] on your PC and click the link to download 4.90.1 HFW. | ||
# [[PS3:MD5 Hash|Check the MD5 hash]] of the HFW `.PUP` file to ensure that it matches `5eaef6cf25b6c319228de713b270e464`. If it does not, you will need to redownload it. | # [[PS3:MD5 Hash|Check the MD5 hash]] of the HFW `.PUP` file to ensure that it matches `5eaef6cf25b6c319228de713b270e464`. If it does not, you will need to redownload it. | ||
# Install the downloaded `.PUP` update to your PS3 [[PS3:Updating your Firmware|like a normal firmware update]]. | # Install the downloaded `.PUP` update to your PS3 [[PS3:Updating your Firmware|like a normal firmware update]]. | ||
# | # Once the PS3 has installed the update, navigate to the Network column of the XMB and open the Internet Browser, press Triangle > select Tools > Confirm Browser Close > Off. | ||
# Press Triangle > select Tools > Homepage > Use Blank Page. | # Press Triangle > select Tools > Homepage > Use Blank Page. | ||
# Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Cookies | # Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Cookies | ||
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# Select the 'Alternate HEN Installer' link. It will say "Initializing..." and progress to 100% and display further instructions. | # Select the 'Alternate HEN Installer' link. It will say "Initializing..." and progress to 100% and display further instructions. | ||
#* If it fails, close the browser and try again. | #* If it fails, close the browser and try again. | ||
# Following the displayed instructions, close the web browser and select the "Remote Play" icon on the XMB and press Circle to exit it. A new icon "Install HEN" will appear above the "Remote Play" icon. | # Following the displayed instructions, close the web browser and select the "Remote Play" icon on the XMB and press Circle to exit it. | ||
# A new icon "Install HEN" will appear above the "Remote Play" icon. Press X on the "Install HEN" > Install > Yes. It will automatically install. | |||
#* A `80710A06` error indicates the date and time is not set correctly, if encountered, navigate to Settings > Date and Time Settings > Set via Internet. | #* A `80710A06` error indicates the date and time is not set correctly, if encountered, navigate to Settings > Date and Time Settings > Set via Internet. | ||
#* If error code `80029564` is encountered, retry starting from the 'Alternate HEN Installer' step. | #* If error code `80029564` is encountered, retry starting from the 'Alternate HEN Installer' step. | ||
# Restart your PS3. You will now have "★ Enable HEN" and "★ Package Manager" icons under the Game column of the XMB. | # Restart your PS3. You will now have "★ Enable HEN" and "★ Package Manager" icons under the Game column of the XMB. Launch "★ Enable HEN" and it will run and bring you back to the XMB. | ||
#* If your system reboots or crashes, try again. It is not always successful. | |||
You can now install any homebrew as if you were running CFW '''except CCAPI or Factory Service Mode (FSM)'''. You will need to click the "★ Enable HEN" option in the XMB every time you start your console and want to use homebrew on your PS3. It will work even if you are disconnected from the internet. |
Revision as of 17:18, 4 February 2024
Do not enable Factory Service Mode (FSM) or install CCAPI with PS3HEN! |
At the time of writing, this guide applies to 4.90 OFW and lower only. |
PS3HEN - short for PS3 Homebrew ENabler - allows you to do most things that custom firmware (CFW) can do. It is installed using PS3Xploit and is compatible with all console models. It is mainly used for consoles that are not compatible with CFW. If you are connected to the internet, PS3HEN will automatically update itself whenever it is run if a new update is available.
Note: The following videos are outdated and will be updated on the page when new videos are released
A video demonstration for how to install PS3HEN can be found on MrMario2011's channel.
A video guide on how to update PS3HEN can also be found on MrMario2011's channel.
Installing PS3HEN
- You will need:
- A USB storage device, formatted as FAT32 with 32kb allocation size.
- Navigate to the Settings column of the XMB, then System Settings > System Information, and take note of your System Software version. If it is above 4.90, this guide is not applicable for your firmware.
- Visit PSX-Place on your PC and click the link to download 4.90.1 HFW.
- Check the MD5 hash of the HFW
.PUP
file to ensure that it matches5eaef6cf25b6c319228de713b270e464
. If it does not, you will need to redownload it. - Install the downloaded
.PUP
update to your PS3 like a normal firmware update. - Once the PS3 has installed the update, navigate to the Network column of the XMB and open the Internet Browser, press Triangle > select Tools > Confirm Browser Close > Off.
- Press Triangle > select Tools > Homepage > Use Blank Page.
- Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Cookies
- Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Search History
- Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Cache
- Press Triangle > select Tools > Delete Authentication Information
- Press Circle to close the browser, then open it again.
- Press Start and enter
https://ps3addict.github.io
and press Start.- Press the Select button and choose "Add to Bookmarks" for convenience.
- Select the 'Alternate HEN Installer' link. It will say "Initializing..." and progress to 100% and display further instructions.
- If it fails, close the browser and try again.
- Following the displayed instructions, close the web browser and select the "Remote Play" icon on the XMB and press Circle to exit it.
- A new icon "Install HEN" will appear above the "Remote Play" icon. Press X on the "Install HEN" > Install > Yes. It will automatically install.
- A
80710A06
error indicates the date and time is not set correctly, if encountered, navigate to Settings > Date and Time Settings > Set via Internet. - If error code
80029564
is encountered, retry starting from the 'Alternate HEN Installer' step.
- A
- Restart your PS3. You will now have "★ Enable HEN" and "★ Package Manager" icons under the Game column of the XMB. Launch "★ Enable HEN" and it will run and bring you back to the XMB.
- If your system reboots or crashes, try again. It is not always successful.
You can now install any homebrew as if you were running CFW except CCAPI or Factory Service Mode (FSM). You will need to click the "★ Enable HEN" option in the XMB every time you start your console and want to use homebrew on your PS3. It will work even if you are disconnected from the internet.