PS4 & Vita News: TheFlow to “disclose something in a few weeks/months” for the PS4 & a new Webkit exploit chain called ‘HENlo’ announced for the PSVita allowing for another Browser-based hack!
A name that is no doubt ubiquitous within the PlayStation Vita scene is that of TheFlow and as announced in March, he is also dabbling with the PlayStation 4. In this article, we’ll be looking at two significant announcements made by him namely that there’s something in store for the PlayStation 4 & a new WebKit exploit for the PlayStation Vita!
TheFlow to reveal something for the PlayStation 4 in the coming weeks/months
In the first announcement, TheFlow shared some information regarding his efforts in hacking the PlayStation 4.
TheFlow is planning to release something for the PlayStation 4 in the near future (Tweet)
He is “planning to disclose something” in the coming in the weeks or months meaning that the PlayStation 4 may be receiving a new hack, vital exploit(s) or something that helps with efforts for hacking firmwares above FW 5.05. As mentioned in March, TheFlow had been working on some form of hacking solution for Firmware 6.20 so it is possible that what he is planning to share only targets this firmware so it is imperative not to update your PlayStation 4 past this version if you’re still patiently waiting there.
Other than giving a ray of light to the PS4 hacking scene, TheFlow also mentioned that he would ‘retire’ from it after sharing what he has in store for the console. This could in part be due to the toxicity and entitled stance that he noticed within the console’s scene which is evident in replies to a recent tweet of his.
As usual, the advice of staying on the lowest firmware possible stands since it is unclear which firmwares TheFlow’s upcoming release affects!
WebKit exploit chain for the PlayStation Vita named ‘HENlo’ announced bringing back the ease of HENkaku
Despite the latest PSVita firmware being hackable, TheFlow has decided to give the console yet another hack – now, the question is whether Sony will release FW 3.74 to patch it out! (Tweet)
Moving over to the TheFlow’s second announcement, he announced that the PlayStation Vita will also be getting some more love in the form of a new WebKit exploit chain called “HENlo” with its name no doubt being brought about by the resurgence of doge memes. For the regular end-user, this means that hacking your PlayStation Vita could be done by simply visiting a webpage from the console’s browser, as the Vita has a dedicated Browser application unlike the Switch, and letting it do the magic. This is similar to how HENkaku functioned as all it had you do was visit a webpage which then proceeded to hack your FW 3.60 Vita but hacks for subsequent firmware versions all relied on a computer to get the hack installed and applications on the Vita to re-enable the hack unless HENkaku Enso is used on FW 3.65.
HENlo will likely support FW 3.60 to 3.73 as evidenced by a message on the HENkaku Discord channel!
When it comes to firmware version support, it is likely that HENlo will support all firmwares for the PlayStation Vita from FW 3.60 and above as evidenced by a message on the HENkaku Discord channel sent this month. TheFlow also mentioned that he is looking for logo submissions so perhaps, we’ll be seeing some poll to choose the best one similar to what happened when he was deciding on the name of his save state plugin DejaVu.
Conclusion
The same advice always applies when TheFlow announces something, the best thing to do is to just wait patiently as he is known to deliver! Asking for ETAs is futile and will get you banned from viewing his tweets especially if you’re being rude as he complained about the PlayStation 4 scene being “toxic and entitled” .
TheFlow’s Twitter (further updates): https://twitter.com/theflow0
TheFlow’s Patreon (donations): https://www.patreon.com/TheOfficialFloW
just remember : stay fuc*ing tuned!
that is what i hear for two years now since i got my PS4 stuck on 5.05 while PS3 has 100x more homebrew/games collection – PS4 scene is a joke!
Stop being so entitled… you had two years to learn how to do it yourself.
If you had the knowledge, why not use it to get paid 10k?
He’s already promised to release it despite ps4 freeloaders being arses.
Wow PS4 scene are such babies! Good on TheFlow to try to make a living using his talents!
Also Wololo, I wasn’t aware of the Auro***t harassment, I want to apologize, I thought it was a local joke or something.
I understand why many people might be angry at him. He recently needed a 6.20 fw console from the community and suddenly we find out that he received a large sum of money from sony for reporting exploits…
you are Man NOT any one of them
Damn, sad to see him retire after this, especially when such talent is in high demand.
Ahh, good times… I remember when Flow blocked me for making a pun.
He ask for 6.20fw console to the comunity to find bugs in that firmware for Sony ja ja ja
I’d guess if the exploit Sony paid thefl0w for it’s the one he’s releasing he has to wait some amount of time per the but bounty agreement. But I haven’t read the agreement, so grain of salt.
Thank you for releasing what you have. Go make some money with the new bug bounty program. At least you’ll get paid while not having to listen to ungrateful crybabies who expect something for nothing. Again, thank you for what you have released.
If I was The Flow this is time to fully embrace the Sony Bounties for PS4, you don’t need to deal with entitled kids on twitter plus you make some money for you efforts.
I have no idea why people are upset. In life every person exists to better themselves, key word THEMSELVES.
No you, not me, but themselves. All hackers hack to gain fame to then use as leverage to better their own lives, no yours.
The Flow getting paid by Sony was the end game. Its the same end game for everyone on earth to better their own lives through their own skill-sets. Welcome to the real world.
TheFlow of $ will make another bug bounty millionaire.
If only my brain had that excellence·
I don’t see why people get so up in arms about things like this. It’s not like PS4 owners are “owed” a hack so they can run home-brew etc, it’s the good nature and talent of the developers that share their work which end-users then reap the benefits of.
I spoke with TheFloW a lot years ago, last time was late 2016. Cool guy. Did some basic alpha testing for him on Vitamin, donated him some beer money for his troubles. Without him there basically wouldn’t be a Vita modding scene beyond the PSPemu hacks, so he deserves a lot of patience and respect.
I agree with you. But to be brutally honest nobody does anything out of good nature. Nobody. Hackers hack consoles for street cred which then gets leveraged for real world jobs in cyber security. There is no such thing as altruism, every action is done out benefiting the self. The scene gets a tangible benefit of a hacked console, the hacker gets the leverage they need to make money off their talent in the future. Win win.
A real shame. He will be missed. Though, most of those “retirees” come back and still release things then disappear.
Thanks Flow
Always <3