Jailbreak a PS3

Jailbreaking your PlayStation 3 will provide you with full administrator and developer rights over your console’s stock software. After jailbreaking your PS3, you can back up games directly to your console, play new file formats that were previously unsupported, install game mods, and run third-party software not supported by PS3. To jailbreak your PS3, you must first update your PS3 firmware, then install third-party jailbreak software using a Windows-based computer.

Steps

Preparing Your PS3 Jailbreak 4.81

  1. Power on your PS3 gaming console and select “Settings” from the main menu.
  2. Select “System Settings,” then select “System Information.”
  3. Note the firmware version of your PS3 next to “Current Firmware.” As of June 1, 2015, the latest PS3 firmware release is 4.81.
    • If you’re already running firmware 4.81, skip to Part Two of this article to proceed with jailbreaking.
    • If your PS3 firmware is outdated, proceed to Step #4 to install the latest firmware.
  4. Insert a USB flash drive into an open USB port on your computer. This will allow you to copy the latest firmware update to USB and install the update on your PS3.
    • If your PS3 is connected to the Internet, return to the “Settings” main menu, select “System Update,” then select “Update via Internet” to update your firmware. After you’ve completed these steps, skip to Part Two of this article to proceed with jailbreaking.
  5. Create a new folder on the USB flash drive called “PS3,” then create another folder inside the PS3 folder called “UPDATE.” The letters must be in all caps for the PS3 console to recognize the folders.
  6. Click on the following link and select the option to save the file to your computer: http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2016_1101_b2483b4abc157494447c9c409c036041/PS3UPDAT.PUP. This link contains the latest firmware update for your PS3.
  7. Click and drag the firmware update from your computer’s desktop over to the “UPDATE” folder on the USB flash drive.
  8. Rename the firmware update file as “PS3UPDAT.PUP.” The name must be typed in all caps.
  9. Eject the USB flash drive from your computer, then insert the USB drive into an open port on your PS3 console.
  10. Select “Settings” from the main menu, then select “System Update.”
  11. Select “Update via Storage Media,” then follow the on-screen instructions to update your PS3 to the latest firmware. Your PS3 will display an “update successful” message when complete.
  12. Verify that your PS3 firmware has been successfully updated to 4.81. Your PS3 console will now be prepared for jailbreaking.[1]
    • Select “System Settings,” then select “System Information.” The firmware version will be displayed next to “Current Firmware.”

Jailbreaking Your PS3

  1. Navigate to the Official website at www.ps3jailbreakcfw.com This web page features the 4.81 jailbreak firmware for your PS3.
  2. Select the option to download the PS3 Update .zip file to your Windows-based computer.
  3. Double-click on the .zip file to extract the folder’s contents.
  4. Insert a USB flash drive into an open port on your Windows computer. The flash drive must have at least 256 MB of available memory to install the jailbreaking software.
  5. Create a new folder on the USB flash drive called “PS3,” then create another folder inside the PS3 folder called “UPDATE.” The letters must all be in caps for the PS3 console to recognize the folder.
  6. Click and drag the file called “PS3UPDAT.PUP” from your computer’s desktop over to the “UPDATE” folder on the USB flash drive. Note that the file name is identical to that of the original update you downloaded from Sony’s website.
  7. Insert the USB flash drive into an open port on your PS3, then select “Settings” from the main menu.
  8. Select “System Update,” then select “Update via Storage Media.” Your PS3 will say it’s found the latest firmware update called “Version 4.81-JB,” which is the jailbroken version of the update.
  9. Select “OK,” then review the terms and conditions associated with updating PS3 firmware.
  10. Select “Update.” Your PS3 will run the update, beep four times, then power down.
  11. Press the Power button on your PS3 console. Do not use the controller to power on your PS3, since this feature may be disabled until jailbreaking is complete.
  12. Wait for the PS3 console to fully power on and display the main menu. Your PS3 will now be jailbroken.

Tips

  • Try resetting your PS3 using these methods if the console fails to respond or work properly following jailbreaking. Jailbreaking is not recommended or supported by the Sony community, but resetting your PS3 may help resolve ongoing software problems.

Warnings

  • Jailbreaking your PS3 will prevent you from being able to engage in online gameplay with your friends. After jailbreaking is complete, you will only have the ability to play games offline.
  • Jailbreaking your PS3 could result in the loss of functionality of some features, and will prevent you from being able to install Sony firmware updates and game updates from manufacturers. If you select the option to update games or firmware at any time, you will be required to repeat all steps to jailbreak your PS3.
  • Sony does not support jailbreaking the PS3, and may ban you from using PlayStation Network if jailbreaking is detected. Jailbreaking will also void your manufacturer’s warranty with Sony, and prevent you from being able to exchange or repair your console through Sony’s warranty program.[2]

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/
  2. ↑ http://www.callingallgeeks.org/10-pros-and-cons-of-jailbreaking-your-ps3/
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