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  • Question
    Does this actually work?
    Community Answer
    You need to get a password to extract files, which means you have to do a survey, so no, it doesn't work.
  • Question
    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.
  • Question
    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).
  • Question
    My PS3 is not jailbroken. Will I be able to play games from a USB with it?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't play games from a USB without a jailbreak due to piracy concerns.
  • Question
    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.
  • Question
    After jailbreaking my PS3, will I be able to use my wireless dual-shock 3?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it will still connect to your PS3, which will then allow you to do anything you like with it.
  • Question
    If I jailbreak a PS3, can I play online?
    Community Answer
    No, since you will no be able to go on PSN. However, you can still play splitscreen or via LAN
  • Question
    Is that possible to jail break the 12 GB model of PS3?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What USB drive is needed?
    Community Answer
    You could use nay USB drive formatted to FAT32, as FAT32 is the only supported format by the PS3 system.
  • Question
    Can I use this method if my PS3 has never been cracked?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Just follow the steps in the proper order.
  • Question
    After jailbreaking my PS3, how can I copy games to it?
    Community Answer
    Use a USB on PS3 folder the create a folder for games and then put your games in there.
  • Question
    How do I delete the previous owner's account?
    Community Answer
    You can reformat your PS3 system by going to system settings, going to the user you want to delete and pressing delete.
  • Question
    What version of PS3 can I jailbreak?
    KripTicGaming131
    Community Answer
    3.55 or lower. It isn't possible to jailbreak a 4.81.
  • Question
    What is the password for the folder?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    Can I jailbreak a PS3 Slim?
    Community Answer
    No, it isn't possible to jailbreak the PS3 Slim.
  • Question
    I can't find a jailbreak for version 4.81 of the PS3. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How can I remove my jailbreak?
    Community Answer
    You can look on the official websites to find out how to.
  • Question
    If I can't play GTA V online after this, why would a mod require my PS3 to be jailbroken?
    Community Answer
    You cannot install any third party applications or software onto your PS3 console, including mods, without it being jailbroken.
  • Question
    Can I use the 4.75 jailbreaker for my 4.76 PS3?
    Community Answer
    No, it will not work on a PS3.
  • Question
    Does this work on the PS3 slim as well?
    Community Answer
    Yes; however, it doesn’t work for the SuperSlim due to its base firmware being at version 4.81.
  • Question
    Is this possible at all?
    Community Answer
    No, there is no way to jail-break past 3.55 firmware, unless you buy a mod chip or E3 Flasher.
  • Question
    The link wasn't working, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    What is the password to extract the files?
    Community Answer
    The password for PS3 jailbreak version 4.78 is "howtojb4788".
  • Question
    What is the password for a PS3 jailbreak?
    Community Answer
    There is no password when jailbreaking. If there is, then it's fake. You then you have to find legitimate package files.
  • Question
    Is there a model of PS3 which cannot be jailbroken? If yeah, then which model?
    Community Answer
    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).
  • Question
    What firmware do I need for my PS3 if I want to jailbreak it?
    Joshua David Vennerstrom
    Community Answer
    You must have OFW (Sony Official Firmware) version 4.82 or lower. Anything above that will brick the system.
  • Question
    Do I need to connect the PS3 to the Internet at any point during this process?
    Joshua David Vennerstrom
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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.
  • Question
    The link isn't coming, what can I do?
    Community Answer
    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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