UPDATE: ps3xploit.me is online again. HEN 3.2.0 for 4.90.1 HFW by @Joonie is now available!!

PS3HEN (HEN stands for Homebrew ENabler) is a recent exploit THAT WORKS ON ALL PS3 MODELS (YES! ALL models including Superslim, Slim and PHAT models). It adds new functions to 4.90.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware), transforming it into *almost* a CFW (Custom Firmware) or very close to it.

Among the features you can run Homebrews, HAN, JB rips, burnt PS3 games discs, PSXISO, BDISO, Discless games, load VSH plugins, and do many things more!!!

More info @ PSX-PLACE

VERY IMPORTANT: Update your homebrews to the latest version before install HEN to avoid freeze issues.

** Requires 4.90.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.2.0 ***
** Or 4.89.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for for HEN 3.1.1 ***
** Or 4.88.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) installed for HEN 3.0.3 ***
** Or 4.87.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.2 ***
** Or 4.86.1 HFW (Hybrid Firmware) for HEN 3.0.1 ***

For HEN 4.90 use the HEN Auto Installer or the official site ps3xploit.me.

How to install HEN | Tutorial for auto-HEN by Coro @ PSX-PLACE

BGToolset is online again at ps3toolset.com for OFW 4.80-4.89. Support for 4.90 is coming soon!!

Tutorial Video: PS3 HEN – New Easy Installation Method (installation process in 2 minutes)

IMPORTANT: TIPS TO AVOID BLACK SCREENS AND INIT FAILURES OF PS3HEN

Download + Info: PS3HEN 3.2.0 for HFW 4.90

What’s new in PS3HEN v3.2.0?

HEN Global Changes
- Added support for 4.90 firmware. Special thanks to @lmn7 and @Joonie for their work on porting offsets, HFW, and other code contributions
- Xai updated to support new HFW Tools options. Special thanks to @Evilnat for his help and code contributions

HEN Plugin Changes
- Automatic reboot after successful initial HEN installation from Network and USB
- Added Clear Browser Cache code, currently disabled. This will be moved into xai_plugin (thanks @xfrcc)
- Changes to HEN plugin attempting to make it unload properly (thanks @aldostools, @TheRouLetteBoi)
- Updated host domain name to ps3xploit.me

Payload Changes
- Added mutex functionality to map_path and open_path_hook (thanks @bguerville)
- Updated, fixed, and optimized map_path and open_path_hook. Also kept support for legacy homebrew that uses map_path (thanks @bguerville)
- Added stat to open_path_hook for DEBUG build only (thanks @DeViL303 for the idea and @bguerville for the code and implementation)
- Changed compatibility for modules patching. Firmware versions 4.84-4.88 share values, but 4.89 has its own values now for hashes and sprx patches
- Added support for custom subchannel data via LSD files (thanks @aldostools)
- PSX BIOS patched with product code 0×85 for PAL games (thanks @aldostools)
- Option to force PAL or NTSC including the word in the file name (thanks @aldostools)
- Support for SBI files and improved the performance seeking the custom subchannels (thanks @aldostools)
- New ps3mapi_process_page_free() needed for proper dynarec implementation (thanks @OsirizX)
- Added toggle for libaudio BT patch (thanks @in1975)
- Updated act.dat restore function (thanks @bucanero)
- Support for rap and RAP extension (lowercase/uppercase) (thanks @aldostools)
- Added button detection on launch. Currently will look for R2 held, to disable boot plugins.

Resource Changes
- HEN Enable and Package Manager have been separated from category_game.xml
- Package Manager hidden on boot and shows full on HEN launch (thanks @LuanTeles, @DeViL303)
- The HEN Enable egg menu item will be shown on boot and will be hidden after the XMB is refreshed. This will be updated later to refresh automatically. (thanks @LuanTeles, @DeViL303)
- Added Developer options under HFW Tools -> Developer
- Added the ability to switch HEN from Release and Debug modes via HFW Tools -> Developer (USB will be added next release)
- Added the option to remove hen_enable.png to allow install from browser via HFW Tools -> Developer
- Only supporting Stock and Rebug themes for now until custom colors can be fixed