: Format a USB flash drive to FAT32 . Create a folder named PS4 , and inside it, create a folder named UPDATE .
You will need a LAN cable and a PC (or a Raspberry Pi/specialized USB module) to send the exploit .
: Turn off your PS4 completely. Hold the power button until you hear a second beep to boot into Safe Mode. Plug in your USB, select Update System Software , and choose Update from USB Storage Device . Phase 2: Launching the pOObS4 Exploit ps4 8.52 jailbreak
A major exploit called (developed by security researcher Andy Nguyen) targets firmwares up to 11.00 . Why 9.00 is Still Preferred Over 11.00:
In the PS4 scene, jailbreaks rely on a combination of a WebKit exploit (to run code through the internet browser) and a kernel exploit (to grant root access to the system console). While WebKit vulnerabilities exist for version 8.52, a matching public kernel exploit does not. The Golden Rule: Do Not Update : Format a USB flash drive to FAT32
: You can install and play backup copies of PS4 games that are compatible with your firmware. One of the primary advantages of jailbreaking is the ability to play games without needing the original disc, and the scene has robust tools for package installation. However, games that require a higher firmware version than 8.52 may not run without additional patches. Many scene release groups provide “backported” game dumps that have been patched to run on lower firmware versions.
Update to 9.00 via USB to access the widely-used pOOBs4 exploit. : Turn off your PS4 completely
In PS4 Settings, go to and install the 9.00 update from the USB.
The challenge with higher firmwares like 8.52 is achieving a stable kernel exploit (the part that actually gives full control of the console).
You cannot connect to PlayStation Network. Doing so will get your console banned.
Any video showing a user simply clicking a link on an 8.52 console and instantly getting a "GoldHEN" notification without any hardware interaction or external tools is fabricated. What Can You Do With a Valid PS4 Jailbreak?