How to Jailbreak a PS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Power on your PS3 gaming console and select “Settings” from the main menu.

   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   If your PS3 firmware is outdated, proceed to Step #4 to install the latest firmware. , 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. ,, This link contains the latest firmware update for your PS3. ,,,,, Your PS3 will display an “update successful” message when complete. , Your PS3 console will now be prepared for jailbreaking.Select “System Settings,” then select “System Information.” The firmware version will be displayed next to “Current Firmware.” ,,,, The flash drive must have at least 256 MB of available memory to install the jailbreaking software. ,, Note that the file name is identical to that of the original update you downloaded from Sony’s website. ,,,,, Do not use the controller to power on your PS3, since this feature may be disabled until jailbreaking is complete. , Your PS3 will now be jailbroken.
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   Step 2: Select “System Settings

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   Step 3: ” then select “System Information.”

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   Step 4: Note the firmware version of your PS3 next to “Current Firmware.” As of June 1

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   Step 5: the latest PS3 firmware release is 4.81.

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   Step 6: Insert a USB flash drive into an open USB port on your computer.

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   Step 7: Create a new folder on the USB flash drive called “PS3

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   Step 8: ” 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.

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   Step 9: 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.

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    Step 10: Click and drag the firmware update from your computer’s desktop over to the “UPDATE” folder on the USB flash drive.

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    Step 11: Rename the firmware update file as “PS3UPDAT.PUP.” The name must be typed in all caps.

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    Step 12: Eject the USB flash drive from your computer

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    Step 13: then insert the USB drive into an open port on your PS3 console.

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    Step 14: Select “Settings” from the main menu

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    Step 15: then select “System Update.”

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    Step 16: Select “Update via Storage Media

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    Step 17: ” then follow the on-screen instructions to update your PS3 to the latest firmware.

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    Step 18: Verify that your PS3 firmware has been successfully updated to 4.81.

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    Step 19: Navigate to the Official website at www.ps3jailbreakcfw.com This web page features the 4.81 jailbreak firmware for your PS3.

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    Step 20: Select the option to download the PS3 Update .zip file to your Windows-based computer.

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    Step 21: Double-click on the .zip file to extract the folder’s contents.

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    Step 22: Insert a USB flash drive into an open port on your Windows computer.

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    Step 23: Create a new folder on the USB flash drive called “PS3

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    Step 24: ” 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.

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    Step 25: Click and drag the file called “PS3UPDAT.PUP” from your computer’s desktop over to the “UPDATE” folder on the USB flash drive.

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    Step 26: Insert the USB flash drive into an open port on your PS3

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    Step 27: then select “Settings” from the main menu.

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    Step 28: Select “System Update

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    Step 29: ” then select “Update via Storage Media.” Your PS3 will say it’s found the latest firmware update called “Version 4.81-JB

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    Step 30: ” which is the jailbroken version of the update.

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    Step 31: Select “OK

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    Step 32: ” then review the terms and conditions associated with updating PS3 firmware.

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    Step 33: Select “Update.” Your PS3 will run the update

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    Step 34: beep four times

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    Step 35: then power down.

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    Step 36: Press the Power button on your PS3 console.

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    Step 37: Wait for the PS3 console to fully power on and display the main menu.

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