Connect your DualShock 4 controller to the console using the Micro-USB data cable.
: This file is approximately 467 MB and is used for consoles already running a lower firmware.
In the Safe Mode menu, select (or Option 7: Initialize PS4 if installing a new HDD).
If your goal is to utilize homebrew applications, you can now execute the pOOBs4 exploit. 1. Create the Exploit USB
It patched previous exploits but introduced the p00bs4 kernel exploit that remains functional.
A Windows, Mac, or Linux PC to download files and format the USB drives.
For a specific subset of PS4 owners, has a significance that goes far beyond its official patch notes. In the world of console homebrew and modding, firmware versions are carefully cataloged for their "exploitability." Version 9.00 has become famous as one of the most stable and popular firmware versions for which a jailbreak was developed.
You can install the firmware using two different methods depending on your current system state. Method 1: Standard Update (Preserves Data)
The PS4 operating system strictly looks for update files within a highly specific folder structure. If the folders are named incorrectly, the console will display an error stating that the update file cannot be found. Open the root directory of your newly formatted USB drive.
Verify your download using the official MD5 hash for safety. : b6ab5650223e7ef20cb0ef4ef202157a
If you are on a version below 9.00 (such as 8.50 or 7.55), this update is an opportunity to access a stable, jailbreakable system. However, be very careful: unless you have a NAND backup.
Before you start, you must prevent the console from automatically jumping to a higher version: Disable Automatic Downloads Automatic Downloads and uncheck "System Software Update Files". Delete Pending Updates