The PlayStation 3 console proved quite a bit more difficult to crack than its predecessors, but in 2010, the PS Jailbreak, a dongle containing custom firmware for the PS3, was released. Since then, a wide variety of PS3 CFW has been released. So what it really is and how you can use it to jailbreak your PS3 you can find out in this post and you can find more info about it in our how to jailbreak ps3 4.41 post.

PS3 CFW allows PS3 owners to do things with their consoles that Sony never intended. They can develop and run homebrew software, install Linux and control some hardware settings like fan speeds.Most importantly, however, installing PS3 Custom Software allows users to play pirated commercial games.

Can PS3 CFW Run on Any PS3?

No. At the moment,it can only be installed on PS3 running certain versions of the official firmware. At the present time, only PS3s running official firmware version 4.41 or below can take PS3 custom firmware. This was made possible with the introduction of the firmware generator which allows you to get the perfect .PUP file for your console version.

How Do You Install PS3 CFW

1. Download the official tool from HERE
2. Choose your firmware version and PS3 type
3. Click Generate
4. You will get the firmware that you need to put on USB and Update

You can find more info and step by step guide on our PS3 Jailbreak 4.41 post

Download PS3 Custom Firmware Generator [May 2013]

Here you can download the latest version that supports firmwares up to 4.41 , use it to get your CFW Needed for the Jailbreak

PS3 Custom Firmware Generator allows you to generate package update (PUP) file. To install it, simply put the PUP on a USB stick or the PS3′s hard drive and run it like you would any official firmware update. The process may take a few minutes, but it’s completely automated.

What Firmware Versions Have CFW?

Although many will claim that you can only install CFW on a PS3 running official firmware 3.55 and below, there is custom firmware based on firmware all the way up to 4.41, the newest version as of this writing. It’s best to install a CFW based on the latest official firmware, as this allows you to play pirated games without having to find special patched versions.

PS3 CFW is a bit difficult to get up and running, but the money you save by being able to play pirated games is significant.

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The Playstation 3 is a very powerful system. You can watch blu-rey movies and stream your favorite shows from Netflix and Hulu on the console. Yet there is more power inside the PS3. A PS3 Jailbreak can help turn your home console into the most powerful one on the market, just with unlocking those extra features.So its good to learn about the PS3 Jailbreak 4.41 and how you can get this done to your machine. So this is the basic information of what you will need to do.

PS3 4.41 Jailbreak requires access to a computer. Either use your home desktop, laptop or visit a friend to borrow theirs for a minute. Your first step is to download the Jailbreak or PS3 Custom firmware. This step was made easy with the help of little tool called PS3 CFW generator and what it does it allows you to download CFW for your exact console version , or it can detect it if you connect PS3 to your PC. Choose your console type and version and then download the PS3UPDAT.PUP that the generator makes for you and save it to USB. Connect your flash drive to your console with the PS3 4.41 Jailbreak  firmware. That’s the basic of what you will need to do , but here is what you will need in detail.

What do you need for PS3 Jailbreak 4.41

1. Playstation 3
2. USB that is properly formatted to FAT 32
3. PS3 version 4.41 or lower
4. PS3 Custom Firmware (download here)
5. Winrar to unpack it

What is PS3 Custom Firmware Generator and How to Use It

This little tool is what made the whole process so easy. For example there are times when you can not find exact version of your PS3 and even if you do you can not find the right firmware that you will need to jailbreak ps3. With it you will be able to choose your console version and model and generate the right firmware that you need.

Here You can Download PS3 Custom Firmware Generator

How to PS3 Jailbreak 4.41 and lower – Step By Step

1. Use the Tool above to get your ps3 custom firmware needed for jailbreak (its easy to use and it will make sure you have the right CFW)
2. Download your generated .PUP
3. Create Folder on Your USB called PS3 and in it Folder UPDATE
4. Paste the .PUP there like this : X:/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP
5. Update it via recovery menu or xmb

Congratz , your PS3 is now Jailbroken. Just Do not Update it

Some notes about PS3 Jailbreak

We recently made another post about some basic information on How To Jailbreak PS3 and you can read there if you are interested. After you are done with it you will be able to enjoy many new features, such as watching downloaded movies, play pirated games. You will also be able to play online just try not to use any cheats and mods or you will be suspended. But if you use cheats you may be suspended even without PS3 Jailbreak so play fair and you will be fine.

Here is a good Youtube Video that explains the process of jailbreaking after you get your CFW. You can check out our post about PS3 CWF and read more about it.

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Have you ever wanted to play homebrew games on your PS3? Or are you simply just tired of the restrictions Sony has placed on your favorite game system? Well, then I’ve got the perfect solution for you! Learning how to Jailbreak PS3 is the most common answer to both of these problems. The whole process was made easy with the release of Playstation 3 Jailbreak 4.41 tool.

But what is it actually? Put simply, it’s a new operating system for your PlayStation 3 that gives you a lot more functionality. The biggest addition PS3 Jailbreak gives you is that it allows the use of “homebrew” games. These are games that are made by small time game developers that haven’t been officially released for the PS3. These could even be games you made yourself.

Playstation 3 Jailbreak 4.41 also allows you to backup your game save files onto another hard drive without having the disc present. So you won’t have to worry about losing all of your data should your system finally kick the bucket.

But before you jump into using and learning exactly how to Jailbreak PS3, you should know this is highly frowned upon by Sony. This means that should you have problems with your PS3 after this, you’re completely out of luck since you will have voided your warranty by doing so. So if your PS3 is still under warranty, I highly advise against doing this. But if you’re out of warranty or don’t mind footing repair bills your self, you can proceed with caution.

You’re going to need a few different things before you can Jailbreak PS3. The first thing you’ll need is a Playstation 3 running firmware 4.31 or lower. You’ll also need a USB storage device like a flash drive as well as a computer with an internet connection.

So How to Jailbreak PS3 4.41 and lower

This is where things start to get a bit tricky if you are new to this. You’ll have to follow step-by-step instructions in order to ensure you install the custom firmware properly. Instead of listing them here, I highly suggest you visit Our PS3 Jailbreak post and use the step-by-step instructions provided there Not only that you will have the instructions you need on how to Jailbreak PS3 , but you will be able to get the custom firmware files you’ll need .

Remember that installing a customer firmware voids any warranty you have with the device. There are tons of things you can unlock with Playstation 3 Jailbreak and other custom firmware.

An interesting Video was posted on Youtube featuring the PS3 Custom Firmware that was generated through the CFW Generator , after that its self explanatory and easy.

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