PlayStation 3: Sony releases Firmware 4.87 for their 14 year old console – HFW 4.87.1 is already out with SEN Enabler already being updated to spoof FW 4.87
For some reason, Sony decided to follow Nintendo’s lead when it came to issuing updates for discontinued consoles as Firmware 4.87 has just been released for the PlayStation 3 following a firmware update for the 3DS. In this article, we’re going to take a look at Firmware 4.87 together with the hacking community’s swift efforts at catching up!
Sony releases Firmware 4.87 for the PlayStation 3… and it can already be spoofed!
To celebrate the console’s 14th birthday, Sony released the seemingly meaningless FW 4.87 update (Source)
Perhaps as a late birthday celebration after the PlayStation turned 14 on November 11, Sony released Firmware 4.87 for the console which comes as a bit of a surprise seeing how it was fully discontinued over 3 years ago. Similar to every PlayStation 3 update for quite some time, Firmware 4.87 doesn’t bring much of anything to the end-user with its change log merely stating that “This system software update improves system performance” meaning that the only thing it did was up the firmware requirement for PSN usage.
On the topic of PSN usage, you obviously don’t need to install FW 4.87 or a CFW based upon it to go online since SEN Enabler has already been updated to be aware of this new firmware. With SEN Enabler 6.2.7 (download link below), which was released yesterday, it is now possible to spoof FW 4.87 on your CFW-capable PlayStation 3 console. Those using units that are not CFW-capable will have to make use of other firmware spoofing methods such as through webMAN MOD.
Joonie releases HFW 4.87.1 and PS3HEN update coming soon
HFW 4.87.1 is already out meaning that PS3s on all firmware are already exploitable but PS3HEN & CFWs still need to get updated
As Firmware 4.87 doesn’t really come with many changes, Joonie was able to quickly release HFW 4.87.1 which is based upon this firmware. For those who are unaware, HFW or Hybrid Firmware is a modified firmware for the PS3 that is identical to OFW but contains the web browser from Firmware 4.82 which is vulnerable to exploits which could be used to hack all PlayStation 3 units. HFW can be installed directly from OFW on any PS3 console meaning that no downgrading or flashing is required to get your PS3 hacked!
When it comes to PS3HEN (i.e. hack for non-CFW capable consoles), Joonie stated that an update will follow shortly as the FW 4.87 kernel is identical to that of FW 4.86. As of right now, no FW 4.87-based CFWs seem to have been released although it’s likely we’ll see something eventually as FW 4.86 got its own fair share of CFWs despite being released this year.
Conclusion
As usual, the advice of waiting a bit before updating holds especially seeing how there are no CFWs for FW 4.87 and PS3HEN is still incompatible with the firmware. You may check out Sony’s partly change log for the new firmware and grab SEN Enabler 6.2.7 & HFW 4.87.1 by following the links below.
Sony’s PlayStation 3 Firmware Download Page: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps3/system-software/
SEN Enabler 6.2.7 Release Post (FW 4.87 spoofing for CFW-capable PS3s): https://www.psx-place.com/threads/sen-enabler-tutorial-latest-releases.147/page-20#post-267778
HFW 4.87.1 Release Thread (+ download link): https://www.psx-place.com/threads/4-87-hfw-hybrid-firmware.31958/
Just nice console… PS3 forever
I heard the update was for some BD playback of some sort. Anyone confirm this?
Newly released Blu-Ray discs have a new encryption key every 12 to 18 months. As per the official manual, a message indicating that the encryption key needs to be renewed will be displayed, indicating updating the system software to the latest version. The decryption key for the PS3 will then be automatically renewed.
https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/video/aacs.html
https://www.dvdfab.cn/resource/blu-ray/how-to-decrypt-blu-ray
Sony’s update site still shows 4.86 for now.
Now it’s 4.87.
Now it’s 4.88.
Now it’s 4.89.
Insetos of this shi* update, they could have make the PS3 fully works with Dualshock 4. I just can’t find a original PS3 controller in my country. And since mine PS3 is the super slim, i can use the plugin Xpad that allow the PS4 to work with PS3.
Dualshock 4 works on my PS3. Try connecting it via bluetooth on Manage bluetooth devices
the ps4 control works in an official way, just put it in search mode the PS button and share it will start to flash, then go on devices on the ps3 and you will see the controler
When is Sony going to release a new firmware version for the PS2 and PS1?
They already have as of today:
PS2 System Software 4.00. This update removes the ability to connect to the internet, ability to use a hard drive, and ability to boot games that are available on the PlayStation Store.
PS1 System Software 19.94. This update is to celebrate a late (or early) anniversary. Removes ability to play PS1 disc. Buy attachment to connect to PSN and re-purchase your games.
Amazing news; very well said. There’s a lot to look forward this year and next. Game on!
the new ps2 update add more ram, now the ps2 has 16gb of ram