How to Install PS3HEN on Any PS3 on Firmware 4.91 or Lower!

PS3Xploit brings homebrew to all models of the PS3 in the form of HEN, short for Homebrew Enabler! PS3HEN works on ANY retail model of PS3 as long as your console is on firmware 4.91 or lower. This tutorial will walk you through the process of installing 4.91 HFW, a hybrid firmware build of 4.91 which will allow you to install and run the required files. After being installed, this will cover the actual installation of PS3HEN, homebrew installation, and some quick tips on how to use PS3HEN!

Although this tutorial was recorded on firmware 4.91, the installation process is the same on higher firmwares as long as all of the software needed has been updated. The only difference would be a higher version of HFW and PS3HEN would need to be used. If the video title and description shows a higher firmware number than what is shown in the video, that means PS3HEN and HFW have been updated for that specific version.

Keep in mind this is not the equivalent of a full custom firmware (CFW) or jailbreak! PS3HEN does not have the full access CFW contains, but much of the functionality people are looking for is available on PS3HEN. Not all homebrew will work on PS3HEN, some of it will require either resigning to 3.55 or will need an update from the author.

As a final warning directly from the PS3Xploit team themselves: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ENABLE FSM (Factory Service Mode) OR INSTALL CCAPI ON A PS3 WITH PS3HEN!

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Timestamps!

0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Prerequisites
2:21 - Settings & Compatibility
3:31 - Note for Future Firmware Updates
4:50 - Downloads
7:37 - Software Setup
12:51 - Installing HFW
17:41 - Optional System Activation
18:33 - Installing PS3HEN
23:00 - Enabling PS3HEN
23:54 - Installing Homebrew
26:30 - Basic PS3HEN Usage
29:40 - Outro & Thanks

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[MegaRocket]

Thanks, it's comforting every year to run your video alongside the update process to make sure I don't mess up.

[Game_boy]

Thank you bro. You’re one of the first Youtubers that has been very direct. I’ve been trying for six months to jailbreak my PlayStation 3 super slim and now I can say that I have officially done it. Thank you so much, bro. Keep making videos.🎉

[SuperRaijin]

I really appreciate you making videos with each update. Even if I don’t necessarily use online features on my ps3, I still follow your guide to update ps3hen just for peace of mind. You’re a real one fr

[gubz]

Just thoroughly cleaned out my ps3 super slim and reapplied new thermal paste after having this for about 11 ish years. Seeing this guide will be my next task to getting hen on this. Thanks for the video👍

Just completed the install and it went smoothly! Thanks again

[ThePugKingOfficial]

OMG I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A TUTORIAL THAT ACTULLY WORKS AND THEN I FOUND THIS VIDEO AND IT WORKED I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[marklamping]

Thank you soo much for keeping yourself up to date on current firmware!! You're a hero to us all!!

[CaseyMongilloYT]

You are a treasure and the only person I trust for these updates. Thank you for being continuously reliable and easy to understand!

[risuwaffles]

Hey, i just wanted to say, i got recommended your video by a friend, and this and their help got me through the whole thing, and that's pretty big. i'm really skittish wiv anything tech-y, but you did an excellent job making something easy-to-follow, useful, and reassuring. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in, and for the kindness in sharing it wiv folx.
Stay safe, and have a wonderful day, yeah?

[escrtdw]

Great video, as always. Thanks again for testing stuff!

[jasonraven]

Some tips that might help someone:

If you’re installing from safe mode and it says it cannot find the update on your USB.. make sure to please start and select, the disconnect your controller cable from the controller while it’s checking.

[cringemaki]

I just uninstalled HEN 3.0.0 to do a full re-install and out of all of the HEN vids out there, you're the only channel (even in my native language) that put links to the official sources of the packages. Sure, other well respected youtubers put compiled packages for our disposal but knowing who're behind the amazing stuff is a great idea, for example, the MD5 hash check should be the norm and not everyone does that. Thanks again, dude!

[DarkestFrontier]

Here again to follow the best, most easily understood instructions. This will be the 3rd time now I've followed your instructions on how to load this. Thank you Mr. Mario!

[TV-pkil]

Mr Mario the man, did it again. People needed another one since Sony released useless firmware. We also need a new video on burning Xbox 360 backups. What you think?

[hectorivanceballoslanda]

Like always this tutorial its all i need, i platinum my first ps3 game and i need to update from 4.90 so i can sync, so many times i follow your videos with my console, thank you

[MythicSuns]

tip for speeding up the MD5 check: copy the output from the MD5 file checksum, then press CTRL + F on the PSX Place site, then paste the output. If the entire MD5 is highlighted on the site, you're good to go.

[sandroguramishvili]

while installing the update it shows the file is corrupt and wouldnt let me continue, everything else before that is perfect

[theretropal]

There are some cases where you will need to remove certain USB drives from the PS3 before enabling HEN or HEN will not work at all.

[lakhder]

first time try😅From4.89 to 4.91.1 worked so well for me with this tutorial Thanks a lot 👍10/10

[blank-ptgg]

I don't normally comment on yt BUT - I've softmodded my dsi and Wii over the past few years. Not being super technically minded it took hours, making mistakes, having to check things multiple times. With your guide, it took me less than an hour to install hen and a bunch of homebrew apps on my ps3! I'm ecstatic rn and can't thank you and the rest of the ps3 home-brew community enough. Seriously, thank you so much and hope you're having a fantastic day.

[buttercrisis]

thanks for taking the time to make new videos every time theres an update in the ps3 modding scene