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How to Install FPKGi on Your PS4 (9.00-11.00 Firmware)

Want to install homebrew games and apps on your PS4? This guide shows you how to install FPKGi, a tool that lets you do just that. This method works on PS4s with firmware versions 9.00 to 11.00. You don't need a USB drive for this process!

Installing FPKGi

1. Download FPKGi: Get the latest version from the Joker's GitHub page. Look for the package file (.pkg).
2. Copy to USB: Put the .pkg file on a USB drive. Make sure it's at the root of the drive.
3. Install on PS4: Plug the USB into your PS4. Go to the "GoldHEN Package Installer" and install the FPKGi package.
4. Run FPKGi: Start the FPKGi application. This creates the files it needs to work. At first, it will look empty because you don't have any packages yet.

Connecting with FTP

To add games and apps, you need to connect your PS4 to your computer using FTP.

1. Enable FTP on PS4: Go to your GoldHEN settings on the PS4. Find "Server Settings" and turn on the FTP server. Write down the IP address shown in the top left corner.
2. Open FTP Client on Computer: On your computer, open an FTP client like FileZilla.
3. Connect to PS4: Enter the PS4's IP address in the "Host" box. Use "2121" as the port. Click "Connect."
4. Find the FPKGi Folder: In FileZilla, go to the "data" folder, then the "FPKGi" folder. This is where the FPKGi config files are stored.

Setting Up Your Own Server

Instead of manually swapping files, you can set up your own server to host the package files.

1. Install NodeJS: Download and install NodeJS on your computer.
2. Install HTTP Server: Open a terminal window and type npm install http-server -g. Press Enter.
3. Go to Package File Location: In the terminal, go to the folder where your PS4 package files are located.
4. Run HTTP Server: Type http-server and press Enter. This starts the server.
5. Check the Server: Open a web browser and go to the IP address of your computer. You should see a list of your package files.

Creating the JSON Files

To let FPKGi know about your package files, you need to create JSON files. You can use a script to make this process easier.

1. Open the Script: Open the script in a text editor.
2. Enter Package File Location: Find the line that says "package file location" and paste the location of your package files folder there.
3. Enter Server Address: Find the line that says "server address" and enter your computer's IP address there.
4. Run the Script: Run the script. It will create the JSON files for all the packages in the folder.

Update the Config File

1. Find config.json: Find the "config.json" file in the FPKGi folder on your PS4 using FTP.
2. Copy to Computer: Copy the "config.json" file to your computer.
3. Edit the File: Open the "config.json" file in a text editor.
4. Add JSON URLs: Find the lines for "games," "apps," "updates," "DLC," "demos," and "homebrew." Enter the URL of the corresponding JSON file from your server for each one.
5. Save the File: Save the "config.json" file.
6. Copy Back to PS4: Copy the updated "config.json" file back to the FPKGi folder on your PS4, overwriting the old one.

Using FPKGi

1. Restart FPKGi: Close and reopen the FPKGi application on your PS4.
2. Populate via Web: Press the Triangle button, scroll down to "Populate via Web," and press X. Press Triangle again to close the menu.
3. Browse Packages: You should now see all of your games and apps in FPKGi.
4. Download and Install: Select a package and press the Square button to see details. Press X to download and install it.

Updating Packages

To add new packages, simply add the new files to your server and run the JSON script again. You don't need to manually swap files using FTP. Just restart FPKGi and refresh the list.

Customizing the Look

You can also add background images to FPKGi.

1. Add Images to Server: Put your background image files in your package file folder on your server.
2. Edit config.json: Open the "config.json" file again.
3. Add Background URL: Find the line for "background" and enter the URL of your background image file.
4. Save and Copy: Save the "config.json" file and copy it back to your PS4.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have FPKGi set up on your PS4. You can download and install homebrew games, apps, and updates. By setting up your own server, you can easily manage your packages and keep everything up to date.