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Jailbreak Your PS4 or PS5: A Guide to Lua Scripting

Want to do more with your PlayStation? This guide shows you how to jailbreak your PS4 or PS5 using a special method. You'll learn how to use Lua scripts and save file tricks to unlock new possibilities.

Is Your System Ready?

First, check your PS4 or PS5's firmware version. Go to:

• Settings
• System
• System Software
• Console Information

If your system software is version 7.61 or lower, you can use this method. This guide works for firmware versions from 3.0 up to 7.61.

Important: If you have a firmware lower than 6.0, it's better to use the web browser method. If you're on 6.0 to 7.61, you can use the Blu-ray method or the Lua save game method.

What You Need

To use this method, you'll need a few things:

• A PS4 or PS5 console (disc edition is needed in most cases)
• A physical copy of a compatible game. These are often Japanese games.

Getting the right game can be tricky. You might find them on eBay or from stores like Play Asia or CD Japan.

Setting Up Your Console

Follow these steps to get your console ready:

1. Go to System Software Update Settings. Turn off both:

   • Download Update Files Automatically
   • Install Update Files Automatically

   This stops your system from updating and losing the jailbreak.

2. Go to your Network Settings. If you plan to connect to the internet:

   • Choose your network and select Advanced Settings.
   • Change DNS Settings from Automatic to Manual.
   • Enter the Primary DNS: 62.210.7.
   • Click OK.

   This DNS server blocks updates.

Back Up Your System

Before you start, back up your PS4 or PS5. This keeps your data safe.

1. Plug a USB drive into your PS4 or PS5. Make sure it's in exFAT format.

2. Go to:

   • Settings
   • System
   • System Software
   • Backup and Restore
   • Back Up PS5

3. Choose what to back up. At a minimum, select save data, screenshots, video clips, and settings.

4. Click Next and back up your system to the USB drive.

Once done, the PS5 will restart. Take out the USB drive and plug it into your computer. Copy the backup file to a safe place on your computer.

Get the Needed Files

Next, you need to download some files:

1. Download the backup file with the modified save files.
2. Download these homebrew apps from pkg-zone.com:
   • HB Store for PS5
   • ItemsFlow Game Manager
   • Homebrew Loader

Copy these files to the USB drive. Also, extract the PS5 folder from the Lua backup zip file to the USB drive.

Restore the Backup

Now, restore the downloaded backup to your console:

1. Go to:

   • Settings
   • System
   • System Software
   • Backup and Restore
   • Restore PS5

2. Select your USB drive and restore the backup.

This will install the modified save files.

Run the Jailbreak

1. Put the compatible game into your PS4 or PS5.
2. Start the game.

In most cases, the jailbreak will start automatically when the game loads. If not, you may need to load the save file from the game's load menu.

If it works, you'll see messages about the kernel exploit and ETA Hen loading. When these messages disappear, your console is jailbroken!

Install Homebrew Apps

After jailbreaking, you can install homebrew apps.

1. Go to Debug Settings and open Package Installer.
2. Select "Install All" to install the apps from your USB drive.

Enjoy Your Jailbroken System

Now you can use the Homebrew Store to download more apps. You can also launch PS4 games directly.

To run PS5 games, use the ItemsFlow Game Manager. Scan for apps, then launch your games from there.

Keep in mind: This jailbreak is tethered. If you restart your PS4 or PS5, you'll need to run the jailbreak again.

Update Payloads

To update the ETA Hen payload:

1. Download the latest version of ETA Hen and the Lua Loader project.
2. Copy the ETA Hen .bin file to the PS5\lua_loader folder on your USB drive.
3. Edit the autoload.txt file to load the new ETA Hen file.

You can also copy the updated files to the data folder on your console's internal storage using PS5 Explorer.

Conclusion

Jailbreaking your PS4 or PS5 opens up a new range of options. Follow this guide to set up the Lua method and enjoy your system to the fullest.

Ready to take control of your gaming experience? Start jailbreaking your PS4 or PS5 today!