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Does this actually work?

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You need to get a password to extract files, which means you have to do a survey, so no, it doesn't work.

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Will this work for 4.81?

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You'll have to downgrade first, but to be able to, your PS3 must've been 3.55 or below at some point.

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Will I be able to play PS3 games downloaded from a PC after jailbreaking?

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Yes. You can download torrent files from some sites and then extract them with Utorrent and create a folder called "PS3," then make a folder named "GAMES" in the PS3 folder. Transfer the folders to a USB. Then plug your USB in your PS3 console and install the file. You will need MultiMAN to install games from USB, be sure to download it from the official site. Do the same thing as before to transfer MultiMAN to your PS3.

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Why would I want to jailbreak a PS3?

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To be able to install mods, play unsupported game files, and access the full developer functions (virtually turning it to your own OEM console).

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My PS3 is not jailbroken. Will I be able to play games from a USB with it?

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No, you can't play games from a USB without a jailbreak due to piracy concerns.

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The latest PS3 firmware update is 4.81. Will the link in the article still work, or is there another place to get updated jailbreak software?

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At present, there is no way to jailbreak firmware 4.81, despite what YouTube and other sites suggest; these sites will try and get you to sign up to something or take a survey before downloading the fake software. The only option currently is to hard mod it rather than soft mod.

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How do I downgrade my PS3 from 4.81 to 3.55?

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If your PS3 is a Super Slim, it is impossible due to the fact that Super Slims never had 3.55 to begin with. However, you can do it with a Slim or a Fat by installing software to a USB stick and smacking that sucker into your PS3. Be careful, though, as you don't want to brick your console.

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After jailbreaking my PS3, will I be able to use my wireless dual-shock 3?

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Yes, it will still connect to your PS3, which will then allow you to do anything you like with it.

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If I jailbreak a PS3, can I play online?

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No, since you will no be able to go on PSN. However, you can still play splitscreen or via LAN

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Is that possible to jail break the 12 GB model of PS3?

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Yes, but it would be useless to do so, because you won't be able to do much with a 12GB. Get a 64GB instead.

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What USB drive is needed?

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You could use nay USB drive formatted to FAT32, as FAT32 is the only supported format by the PS3 system.

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Can I use this method if my PS3 has never been cracked?

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Yes. Just follow the steps in the proper order.

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After jailbreaking my PS3, how can I copy games to it?

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Use a USB on PS3 folder the create a folder for games and then put your games in there.

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How do I delete the previous owner's account?

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You can reformat your PS3 system by going to system settings, going to the user you want to delete and pressing delete.

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What version of PS3 can I jailbreak?

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3.55 or lower. It isn't possible to jailbreak a 4.81.

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What is the password for the folder?

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There probably won't be a password. The survey is used to collect revenue for whoever created it, but there isn't any actual folder for you to access.

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Can I jailbreak a PS3 Slim?

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No, it isn't possible to jailbreak the PS3 Slim.

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I can't find a jailbreak for version 4.81 of the PS3. What should I do?

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You can't hack a PS3 with 4.81 Update installed on it. And you better not, because what you want to do with it in the near future is illegal. Instead, you should go to Gamestop and buy pre-owned games, which are cheap anyway.

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How can I remove my jailbreak?

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You can look on the official websites to find out how to.

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If I can't play GTA V online after this, why would a mod require my PS3 to be jailbroken?

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You cannot install any third party applications or software onto your PS3 console, including mods, without it being jailbroken.

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Can I use the 4.75 jailbreaker for my 4.76 PS3?

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No, it will not work on a PS3.

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Does this work on the PS3 slim as well?

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Yes; however, it doesn’t work for the SuperSlim due to its base firmware being at version 4.81.

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Is this possible at all?

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No, there is no way to jail-break past 3.55 firmware, unless you buy a mod chip or E3 Flasher.

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The link wasn't working, what should I do?

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Press triangle, then search, then type in one of the links. I did it with Redthetrainer and it worked out. Just remember to check the link of the site and you should be able to continue with the jailbreak.

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What is the password to extract the files?

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The password for PS3 jailbreak version 4.78 is "howtojb4788".

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What is the password for a PS3 jailbreak?

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There is no password when jailbreaking. If there is, then it's fake. You then you have to find legitimate package files.

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Is there a model of PS3 which cannot be jailbroken? If yeah, then which model?

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The SuperSlim model is the only model that cannot be jailbroken due to its base firmware level being at 4.81 (you need 3.55 or below to perform the jailbreak).

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What firmware do I need for my PS3 if I want to jailbreak it?

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You must have OFW (Sony Official Firmware) version 4.82 or lower. Anything above that will brick the system.

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Do I need to connect the PS3 to the Internet at any point during this process?

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Yes, you must connect the PS3 to the Internet in order to download the jailbreak files. The jailbreak is based on the PS3's webkit (web browser) in order to exploit and jailbreak the system.

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The link isn't coming, what can I do?

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You have to try different links again and again, and then repeat. If that does not work, there is either something wrong with the links, or you have misspelled it.

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