PS3 Firmware 4.88 released, do not update just yet
In a somewhat surprising (but not unheard of) move for a discontinued console, Sony have released a firmware update for the PS3. Firmware 4.88, released half a year after 4.87 (December last year), is as cryptic as ever when it comes to the actual content of the update. (Possibly just an update of the Blu-Ray keys).
Version 4.88
This system software update improves system performance.
What’s really impactful of course is that this breaks the current Homebrew Enabler on PS3 consoles, which is why you shouldn’t update just yet.
However, hackers are hopeful that this update will not impact the HEN long term. In other words, they are hard at work to release an update, but there’s no 100% guarantee just yet, so the best bet is to stay patient. Prominent PS3Xploit team member Esc0rtD3w has confirmed that this change does not impact lv2 kernel or vsh (good news), and it looks like a port of the HEN is just a matter of time.
Joonie has shared instructions on how to build a Hybrid Firmware (HFW) for 4.88 (basically has all of the 4.88 functionality but brings back the required exploit to run the HEN), which Zecoxao has released based on those instructions. Multiple people have confirmed that this HFW works. Additionally LuanTeles, over at psx-place says the 4.87 HEN works after minimal config changes:
Nonetheless, we advise to stay put until the dust settles, and official confirmation is given from the PS3Xploit team.
Download PS3 4.88 HFW
Use at your own risk. It is recommended to have a hardware NAND Flasher and a backup of your NAND before proceeding. More generally, it is recommended you to not update (whether to 4.88 OFW or HFW) until it’s been fully confirmed that everything works as expected.
Source: psx-place
My best guess is this update relates to the ps store and how it reacts with both PSP and psvita as well as the PS3 it self and does not change anything with the code regarding other the hacking the software
If they’re trying to stop PS3 from accessing PSN, only idiots will update. SEN Enabler FTW.
I think the update is more to update the blu-ray keys so it can play newer discs
Ja po zaktualizowaniu na 4.88 nie moge otworzyc gier co mialem zapisane na dysku
Oh, zero research for patch notes, really? First things first, it “fights” against CFW/HFW/HEN. 2nd one are newer keys for Blu Ray discs (mainly movies).
I have not been able to get online with my PS3 sistome since night before last and would really like to play with my friends online what is taking so long for it to be updated?
well if you are using Hen that was available next day after the update – PS3 is still the best console with biggest game/stream library, MM/ShowTime, etc.
I need my PS3 updated please let me know what’s going on all i get is please wait-wait for how long?
stop whining and wait or build your own 4.88 CFW.
otherwise update to 4.88 OFW and buy your games legally ._.
Lol. Not paying and still feels entitled.
Ja zaktualizowalem na 4.88 i nie moge otworzyc gier co mialem na dysku i co teraz robic
https://www.psx-place.com/threads/update-4-88-ps3hen-v3-0-3-view-latest-changes-to-the-ps3-exploit-for-superslims-noncfw-models.23955/
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I update to 4.88 but it doesn’t wanna install hen help me please