How to Jailbreak Your PS3 on Firmware 4.91 or Lower with Flash Writer!

The Flash Writer returns, this time updated to work on firmware 4.91! If you have a compatible PlayStation 3 on firmware 4.91 or lower, you can easily jailbreak your PS3 using only software! No hardware flashers, no need to take apart the console, not even a need to downgrade! As long as the updated 4.91 Flash Writer can be accessed on your console, a compatible PS3 can be patched to allow for Custom Firmware (CFW) installation.

If you have a CFW capable PS3 the first thing you should do is backup your console's NAND or NOR flash to a FAT32 formatted flash drive. This should be done on every install, just in case your system needs the flash restored at any point in the process. After verifying your flash dump is proper, you can patch your console for CFW within the browser! This process will download a specific file to your console and "patch" the console so it's ready for CFW. After verifying your PS3 has been patched successfully, you can simply reboot your console, take a 4.91 CFW of your choice, and install it directly through the XMB!

In order to do all of this you MUST have a compatible PS3. All Fat/Phat models work! If you want to perform this on a Slim console, 20XX and 21XX models are all compatible. 25XX models that have a 3.56 or lower minimum firmware version will work, any console with a higher minimum firmware will not. ANY PS3 MODEL HIGHER THAN 25XX WILL NOT WORK! This includes newer Slim (30XX) models and all Super Slim models.

Although this tutorial was recorded on firmware 4.91, the jailbreak process with Flash Writer is the same on higher firmwares as long as all of the software needed has been updated. The only differences would be a firmware specific patch, which Flash Writer 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 Flash Writer has been updated for that specific firmware version.

If you do not own a CFW compatible PS3, give PS3HEN a try!

Alternative Jailbreak Using the PS3 Toolset:

#PS3Jailbreak #PS3Xploit #FlashWriter

This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.

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Timestamps!

0:00 - Introduction
1:59 - Prerequisites & Future Firmware Updates
3:52 - Downloads
5:46 - USB Drive Setup
9:39 - Installing HFW
14:25 - Flash Writer Setup
15:42 - Accessing the Flash Writer
16:40 - Dump Console Flash
19:45 - CFW Downloads
22:12 - Verify Console Flash
24:47 - CFW Software Setup
26:55 - Patching Console
28:09 - Installing CFW
29:45 - Installing Homebrew
31:21 - Outro & Thanks

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Downloads & More!

4.91 Flash Writer:

Rufus:

7-Zip:

MD5 File Checksum:

4.91 HFW:

PyPS3checker:

4.91 EVILNAT CFW:

multiMAN:

How to Update CFW on a Jailbroken PS3:

How to Backup & Play PS3 Games with multiMAN:

PS3 Channel Playlist:

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[JWBR]

This is like the 4th or 5th tutorial video I've used from this channel and I have to applaud you on your excellence in detail, accuracy, and helpfulness for potential road blocks. Truly impressive sir.

[Teknishun]

Insane timing... I litteraly just bought a PS3 Slim CECH-2001A like 2 hours ago and its on 4.91

[SpeckyFord]

I wish there was CFW for the super slim models. But for now, HEN will have to do

[thehiddenlego]

YOOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS LEGIT ABOUT TO GIVE UP INSTALLING CFW BUT THEN THIS VIDEO CAME OUT, THANKS YOU SO MUCHHH

[milanors]

I just got my CECHA00 and My hands were literally shaking while doing Thanks you so much for this amazing video.

[Wasechubby]

I bought a ps3 and it had 4.61 on it, tried to use the other method but since the system wasn't updated I wasn't able to use the internet browser, so this is the only working method. Thank you so much for this easy tutorial!

[Benzin]

Wow. Just wow. You explained everything so well! I was able to install CFW on my OG 2101B slim with OFW 4.5. Thank you so much!!!

[gegahertz]

thank you very much sir, tutorial worked flawlessly and happened exactly as it did for you. I bought the slim cech-2503A with 4.65 firmware the absolute latest ps3 that can do cfw because redditors told me to and its working amazingly thank you

[conzpiracy]

Jail broken ps3 number 4. There is no other tutorial out there that I prefer. Yous are always right on the money.

[Real_Crasher]

Literally just updated my ps3 to 4.91 today and decided to see if it was moddable. Good timing!

[mikesilva]

First time here on your channel. I'm so glad to have found this tutorial, definitely going to give my PS3 new life. 😊 Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to do it all. Excellent and easy to follow. 😎

[TVsBen]

Thank you for an easy to follow, step-by-step series of instructions. I was able to do my CECH-2001B with minimal issue

[cheezyjokester]

Was so happy to get rid of HEN on my PS3 Fat system. Thank you for this video! Going to attempt on my Slim and see if it will let me do it on it next. Your videos are always so well done. Thank you again!

[bultacnation]

Just thought some may want to know, when i did the MD5 check to validate whether it matches, mine did not match what the site said it should be. I redownloaded many times thru multiple browsers (Chrome, Edge, WaterFox) and none matched the site, but they matched each other. But went ahead and continued anyways. In the end it all worked out amazingly. So PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK, but it work well for me.
EDIT: Also forgot to add, MrMario, great job on the tutorial. Easy to follow and easy to understand.

[bigbear]

The fact that you don’t need a e3flasher to jailbreak a ps3 blows my mind

[alexanderdiaz]

I fix, delid and then sell PS3 after installing cfw. Mostly because of modman for the fan speed. If this and the last time has taught me anything. Is not to rely on online hacking method. I started updating only to 4.90 and doing this method. Good to know it works on 4.91. thank you for the info.

[devoeiva]

Thankyou, I have now Jailbroken my PS3. Your instructions were clear and direct.

[Oddoad]

Couple things, love you for breaking this down btw. ive tried a couple of times now and im getting stuck because its not succesfully dumping onto my USB drive. Ive tried multiple things to no avail. And yes I have confirmed my USB drive is Fat32 and rufus was successful as well as the correct items were checked. The PS3 reads my USB just fine, and loaded the patch just fine. I have also ran the dump on both 000 and 001 just to be safe. Really bummed the other method is down. Might have to try your guide to HEN, but ive heard so many people complain about having issues with it.

[Stormy]

DUDE, thank you so much, im not experinced in the sony platforms and needed a guide. I followed it to a tea and now i have a fully modded ps3, thx

[alexmatos]

The best tutorial, I was on hfw and games didn’t works now they do, thank you so much for this tutorial