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Today, Mytour will guide you through the process of jailbreaking your PlayStation 3. This technique enables you to install mods, cheats, third-party applications, and games that are typically unavailable on PS3. Please note: jailbreaking your PS3 violates Sony's terms of service, meaning you won't be able to access the network while in jailbreak mode, as it risks a permanent ban. Additionally, it's important to know that certain PS3 models, such as the Slim and all Super Slim versions, cannot be jailbroken.
Steps
Preparing to Unlock
Download the unlock file. Visit the unlock file storage page on your computer, click the red Download button, and select Allow if your browser prompts you to save the file. Once completed, a ZIP folder containing the unlock file will be downloaded to your computer.
- The unlock file may take some time to download, so it's advisable to start this process before moving on to other preparations.
Format the USB to the FAT32 file system. Do this by selecting "FAT32" from the "Format" dropdown menu. This ensures the USB drive can be used for future PS3 updates, though formatting will erase all existing data on the USB.
- The USB must have a minimum capacity of 8 GB.
- Do not remove the USB from the computer immediately after formatting.
Identify the PS3 model number. Look at the back or bottom of the PS3 to find a serial code starting with "CECH," followed by a series of numbers (or letters and numbers).
Check if the PS3 model is among the supported models. PS3 models that can be jailbroken include:
- Fat — All Fat PS3 models are supported.
- Slim — If the first two digits after "CECH" are "20," "21," or "25," and the PS3 version is below 6, it can be jailbroken.
- Super Slim — No Super Slim PS3 models are supported.
Determine if the PS3 is a NAND or NOR type. Based on the PS3 model number, you can identify the type (or the custom firmware CFW needed later):
- Fat — If the first character after "CECH" is "A," "B," "C," "E," or "G," it is a NAND-type console; otherwise, it is a NOR-type.
- Slim — All Slim PS3 models are NOR-type.
Create a firmware test drive
Extract the ZIP folder containing the unlock file. The process varies depending on your computer's operating system:
- Windows — Open the ZIP folder, click the Extract tab, select Extract all, and then click Extract at the bottom of the window. The extracted folder will open once the process is complete.
- Mac — Simply double-click the ZIP folder to extract it. The extracted folder will open automatically when done.
Open the Step 1 folder. Double-click the PS3 Jailbreak Kit folder, then double-click the Step 1 - Minimum Version Checker folder.
the PS3 folder. Click the PS3 folder, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac) to copy it.
Paste the PS3 folder onto the USB. Open the USB by clicking its name in the bottom-left corner of File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), click an empty space, and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac). Once the folder is pasted, you can proceed.
Safely disconnect the USB (select Eject first). Now, the USB is ready for testing the PS3 firmware.
Determine PS3 Compatibility
Insert the USB drive into the rightmost USB slot on the PS3. This is crucial because using any other slot may cause the process to fail.
Navigate to the firmware version location. Select Settings from the main menu, choose System Update, then select Update via Storage Media and click OK when prompted.
Check the firmware version. The number displayed next to "Update data of version" must be "6" or lower.
- If the number is higher than 6, you cannot jailbreak the PS3, and attempting to do so may cause irreversible damage to the console.
Create the Installation Drive
Reconnect the USB to your computer. Once you've confirmed that the PS3 can be jailbroken, proceed to create the installation drive.
- Again, if the PS3 firmware version is higher than 6, do not attempt to jailbreak as it may cause severe damage to the console.
Delete the PS3 folder on the USB. First, you need to remove the PS3 folder from the USB.
Open the Step 2 folder. Inside the extracted PS3 Jailbreak Kit folder, double-click the Step 2 - 4.82 Rebug & Jailbreak Files folder to open it.
the contents of the Step 2 folder to the USB. Click and drag to select both the "flsh.hex" and "PS3" folders, then press Ctrl+C (Windows) or ⌘ Command+C (Mac), open the USB drive, and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or ⌘ Command+V (Mac).
Select Eject and remove the USB from your computer. Next, you will plug the USB into the PS3 one final time and leave it connected until the jailbreak process is complete.
Install the Custom Firmware
Plug the USB drive back into the rightmost USB port on the PS3. Do not remove the USB until the jailbreak process is fully completed.
Open the PS3 web browser. Select the www icon on the PS3 home screen.
Set the "Blank Page" as the homepage by:
- Pressing the triangle button
- Selecting Tools
- Choosing Home Page
- Selecting Use Blank Page
- Clicking OK
Clear temporary files. This step is crucial; failing to do so may cause errors when installing the custom firmware (CFW). For each type of temporary file, follow these steps:
- Cookies — Press the triangle button, select Tools, choose Delete Cookies, and click Yes when prompted.
- Search History — Press the triangle button, select Tools, choose Delete Search History, and click Yes when prompted.
- Cache — Press the triangle button, select Tools, choose Delete Cache, and click Yes when prompted.
- Authentication Information — Press the triangle button, select Tools, choose Delete Authentication Information, and click Yes when prompted.
Open the address bar. Press the Select button on the PS3 controller to open the address bar.
Enter the address. Type one of the following three addresses into the address bar, then press the Start button. Note: You may need to try each address multiple times before finding a working link:
- http://ps3.editzz.net/
- http://redthetrainer.com/ps3/norNandWriter
- http://ps3hack.duckdns.org/
- Be patient when trying to load these websites, as they rarely work on the first attempt when accessed via the PS3 browser.
Select the console type. Choose NAND or NOR based on the PS3 type you identified earlier.
- If using the website http://ps3.editzz.net/, first select the Choose Console tab at the top of the screen.
Add the download page to bookmarks and close the browser. Press the Select button, then choose Add to Bookmarks from the menu that appears. Afterward, you can close the browser by pressing the circle button and selecting Yes when prompted.
Reopen the download page. Open the web browser, press the Select button, choose the URL you just saved, and click OK when prompted.
Select Write to Flash Memory. This option is located at the bottom of the page. The custom firmware (CFW) will begin downloading.
Wait for the installation to complete. When the "SUCCESS..." message appears at the bottom of the screen, the CFW has been installed.
- If the green "SUCCESS..." button does not appear, you need to select the Write to Flash Memory task again.
- If the "SUCCESS..." message appears but the PlayStation 3 freezes, wait an additional 10 minutes. If the PS3 still does not respond, turn it off and back on, then attempt to reinstall the CFW for PS3 NOR or NAND.
Allow the PS3 to shut down. Once the CFW is installed, the PS3 will emit a beep and automatically turn off after a few seconds (or sometimes minutes).
Jailbreak the PS3
Turn the PS3 back on. After the PS3 has been off for about a minute or more, use the synced controller to power it on.
- If prompted to allow the PS3 to restore "corrupted" files, select OK and let the console back up the data.
Select Settings. This option, represented by a briefcase icon, is located at the top of the screen, though you may need to scroll left to select it.
Choose System Update. The PS3 Update menu will appear.
Select Update via Storage Media. The PS3 will begin scanning for the connected USB drive.
Click OK when prompted. The update process will begin, with the USB selected as the installation source.
Wait for the firmware installation to complete. This process may take up to an hour, so patience is required. Once finished, the PS3 home screen will appear, and you can start enjoying your jailbroken console.
- If the PS3 freezes or refuses to install the jailbreak file, repeat this entire section at least twice. If it still fails, try downloading the CFW from another website listed in the "Install Custom Firmware" section.
Tips
- Jailbreaking a PS3 is a process that often requires multiple attempts. It's almost guaranteed that the PS3 won't successfully install the necessary software on the first try; if it fails, try again several times before giving up.
- You can use a jailbroken PS3 to install anything from homebrew apps to classic games.
Warnings
- After jailbreaking your PS3, you won't be able to log into the PlayStation Network. This action may result in your account (or even the console) being banned from online features, such as multiplayer gaming.
- If you attempt to install custom firmware on an incompatible PS3, the console may stop working and could be permanently damaged.
