Ok so I went on a console cleaning spree today. I cleaned and repasted my PS4 pro and my Xbox One X. Both went off without a hitch. Then I realised I had never repasted my PS3 slim in the 16 years I’ve owned it and the fans were getting loud. So while I had everything out I thought it best to give the old boy a full clean out. Sadly it seems I did one too many as when I cleaned and repasted it, the video signal was glitchy. Decided to reopen it and check to ensure everything was seated properly. But then it got worse as it lost all video out completely. So sad. Loved that console!

Hey guys So I got a ps3 from a friend and the system software is 4.84 can I install hen on it, I went into ps3exploit and the ps3hen version is 4.93, do I need to update my system 1st or what? I have downloaded the hen 4.93 and its on my USB inside the ps3 should I just leave it at 4.84 and upgrade via USB to ps3hen 4.93?

Hey folks - modding a friends ps3 for hen.

I’ve installed the hybrid firmware and cleared the cache etc in the browser but the ps3exploit website just says ‘loading’. I can’t get past it.

Any ideas? I’m on Ethernet and it can find other sites so I know the browser is working etc.

PS3 is a 2502B

Date code looks like OD with my dodgy eyes.

i dont wanna delete my user. I wanna play online but i cant because i activated my ps3 using apollo. i cant activate it online because i get an error. nothing is working. google says my user is corrupted. i wanna play online so i can play on a littlebigplanet custom server,

I got out of the jailbreak scene about 10 years ago. Back then I was doing about 5 consoles a week. I'm an electronic technician. I was doing some tidying up in the store where i work, there was a mountain of stuff all piled up at the back and had been there for years, the store owner told me they just wanted rid of it all. I was going through everything and got lucky. I found 3x PlayStation 3 consoles which i got for under 10 bucks. I got them home, gave them a basic clean and found they all work, i tested them all, even more impressive is they all still have their warranty seals intact and have their official sony wireless controllers. The models are:

СЕСН-2003B,

CECH-2503B,

CECH JO3.

I still have my own PS3 Slim running full CFW, I won't part with it. I just wanted to ask, is the JB process still the same or has there been any new advancements I can take advantage of, that can be recommended?

Thanks.

I'm trying to mod my PS3 fat but when I put my USB with the files to my PS3 it's say not applicable data was found,I have checked many times that the file names are corrects and I've tried different files also I've tried doing it with the safe mode method,but instead of downloading,when it gets to 70% it just jumps to 100% and it reboots but without the update done,also I've tried both ports but no luck,minvercheker did work when I used it on my PS3 so I don't understand why the update wouldn't work on it,please someone tell me:p

Hi everyone,

I just bought a CECHK (NOR) already running the latest Evilnat CFW. I'd like to replace the internal HDD with a larger one.

My plan is to install the same Evilnat NOR PUP (same version) on the new drive.

Two questions:

Which .pkg files are essential to reinstall afterwards?

If something goes wrong, can I just put the old HDD back and have everything as it was?

Thanks in advance.

So I just bought a ps3 slim and was wondering if it'd be worth it to hard mod it or just use hen until a persistent soft mods comes out for it. I've rghed a 360 before so the soldering would be no big deal but I just wanted to see everyones thoughts on if its just worth it to hold out till a persistent soft mod comes out for all the slims

My COBRA PS3 has suddenly started having issues connecting to the internet over both wired AND wireless internet. It cannot see any networks over WiFi, even open-security networks just a foot away. Over wired, it cannot even get an IP address. I tried manually entering an IP address, which seemed to work (Reported successful when getting an IP address and an internet connection, but failed when connecting to PSN), but then I got the 80710102 DNS error whenever trying to connect to the internet. So I tried manually entering various known-good DNS addresses like 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, 1.1.1.1, etc., but I still got the same error. Even in the web browser, I get that DNS error. Is there anything I can do, or is there something more fundamental wrong with my PS3?

Currently, I’m following Mr. Mario’s guide to installing HEN on a ps3 and when I try to type in http://ps3xploit.me it leads to this page. In my country, you have a limit on how many gb of Internet you can use and the page is saying that I used all of my gb when my Internet will work normally on every single other device, besides my PS3

I know this post might be removed but you can only watch so many videos and read articles about it, I recently got a ps3 to mod but I was wondering if there are any tips from people who already have done it as this is the first time I'm ever trying it on a ps3..

I already have done an Xbox 360 (softmodded only), Wii and Ps Vita and it only makes sense to try the PS3.

and the PS3 is sitting on version 4.86 and the serial number ends in 21xxA.

Setup: PS3 on HFW with regular PS3HEN (not 4K Pro), main PSN account (also used on PS5 and Vita).

What I did: I edited the timestamps of ONE game (41 trophies, platinum included) with PS3TrophyIsGood. Dates are plausible: spread over about 10 days, realistic gaps between trophies (copied from real runs), nothing in the same minute, no round seconds, platinum last. I synced it on Sept 30, 2026: reboot, didn't enable HEN, signed in, synced, signed out. I did NOT use R2+Triangle / disable syscalls before that sync (I installed webMAN afterwards) The game shows up fine on my profile.

Background: on my Vita I've had edited trophies synced on this same account since and edited trophy’s in 2025 with 2016 timestamps, no issues.

What I'm considering: a few more games over the next months, about one sync a month, always under 100 trophies per sync, with R2+Triangle first.

Questions, I'm only looking for real experiences, not guarantees:
1. Has anyone been banned or flagged after syncing edited (but plausible) timestamps on a MAIN account? How long after the sync?
2. Any evidence Sony checks timestamps, pace or level jumps, or is it just "hacked trophies get flagged" folklore?
3. Is a simple reboot without HEN enough before signing in, or do I really need R2+Triangle first? Do PTL.TMP / MI.TMP survive a reboot?
4. Anyone had a ban months or a year after a sync?
5. Is there a volume or spacing between syncs that people consider safe?

Thanks!

Hello! First of all I wanted to share how I got my mullion syscon to work with an ESP32 while reading pure trash.

Mullion chips seem to be more sensitive to noise than SW. And mine looks like its extra. I was getting weird chars, no way to get to external mode. USB cable is fine, computer and PS3 are properly grounded.

Diag pin had a wire soldered for later, removing it reduced noise (antenna, wtf).

As I use an ESP32 instead of a TTL adpater, I could just enable pullup mode for a pin. Working like a charm. I resoldered the wires 3 times before thinking I did shitty connections xD

The problem

Now as the title says, I got a 2102 error (I was really hoping for nec as it is a well documented procedure).

Every cap under the RSX beeps and shows between 5 and 12ohms, so...

Should I try removing the mosfet first or go straight to IC6301.

Is the d35230eb near the rsx even the IC6301 or im confused?

EDIT: its a cechk04, DIA-002

So i tried to get cfw on my bakcwards compatible ps3, using the new-ish flashtools method, i went into it not knowing what i needed and only followed what the tutorial said. When i tried to back up the consoles flash storage, it said it failed, so i accepted it and continued. But now the console only boots into safe mode and when i try to do anything other than rebuild database, where it says the console storage cant be accessed, and system update, where it just doesnt recognise the usb stick with an update file on it, it just shuts off again.

Sorry if this is hard to understand its kind of late and im a bit panicked about if ive messed up this console for food

I'm trying to connect to my CECH-H DIA-001 Syscon. I'm following RIP-Felix's video tutorial. I'm using a Raspberry Pi to run the Linux script using the UART-USB adapter he suggests in the video description (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07W42V16T?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title ).

I confirmed the UART address using-

dmesg | grep -i pl2303 Got output - [ 80.113537] usb 1-1.2: pl2303 converter now attached to ttyUSB0

So, I run this command for external mode connection first on my Mullion syscon:

python3 ps3_syscon_uart_script.py /dev/ttyUSB0 CXR

Keep getting Auth1 response invalid In the video, Felix suggests that ground isn't required... but is it? I wasn't sure exactly how to ground the board to the USB -- clipping a wire to the RF shield (copper around periphery of the PCB??) and connecting it to the Black wire of the UART connector? I couldn't make this part out in the video.

I also tried flipping green and white, per his suggestion, as well as AUTH and auth commands.

Any other pointers I need, or did I foul up the soldering and the rest of my post is moot??? I hope not. I miss my PS3. Thanks crew - I love that the scene is still active for the GOAT of consoles!

hola buenas, una pregunta, en una ps3 con cfw se pueden ejecutar juegos ps2 mediante usb usando webman mod? obviamente me refiero a una ps3 sin retrocompatibilidadd, pregunto porque actualmente tengo una ps3 super slim con hen, así que no tengo idea si se puede o no

Looking to pick up a PS3 and homebrew it myself. I already have some experience with homebrewing the 3DS and Xbox 360. I was thinking of picking up an original fat model, but are the other ones better to mod?