Safely Connect Your Jailbroken PS4 to the Internet

Connecting your jailbroken PS4 to the internet might seem risky, but with the right precautions, you can safely enjoy online features without fear of losing your jailbreak. Background downloads can begin silently, potentially leading to an unwanted firmware update. This could result in losing your jailbreak when you turn on your PS4 the next day.

However, with careful setup, you can mitigate these risks. Here’s how to connect your PS4 to the internet safely.

1. Preparing Your PS4

Regardless of your firmware version – whether it’s 5.05, 6.72, 7.02, 7.55, 9.00, or 11.00, the first crucial step is to disable the auto-download feature on your PS4. Here’s how:

1. Navigate to Settings: On the home screen, go to Settings.
2. System: Scroll down and select System.
3. Automatic Downloads: Choose Automatic Downloads from the list.
4. Uncheck All Options: Make sure to uncheck options like System Software Update Files and Application Update Files. This prevents the PS4 from downloading any files automatically in the background.

2. Connecting to the Internet

Once you’ve ensured that auto-downloads are disabled, you can safely connect your PS4 to the internet:

1. Go to Settings: Navigate to Settings on your PS4.
2. Select Network: Choose Network.
3. Set Up Internet Connection: Select Set Up Internet Connection and choose your preferred method, either Wi-Fi or LAN.
4. Complete the Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

If you’re concerned about potential updates starting after connecting, you can monitor the situation by checking the notification center:

• Notification Center: Navigate to Notifications from the main menu.
• Cancel Downloads: If you see any downloading files, especially firmware updates, select them and press Options on your controller to cancel and delete the download.

3. Injecting the Disable Update Payload

To ensure that your PS4 doesn’t update automatically, you’ll need to inject the Disable Update payload. Here’s how to do it:

1. Load GoldHEN: Ensure that GoldHEN is loaded on your PS4.
2. Payload Host Method:
   • Access the host page: Open the web browser on your PS4 and go to your favorite host Payload page..
   • Inject Disable Update Payload: Select the Disable Update payload from the list and inject it. This will block the PS4 from installing any updates until the payload is re-injected.

Alternatively, you can use the FTP method:

FTP Method Using FileZilla

You can use an FTP client like FileZilla or WinSCP along with the Payload Guest App for PS4. We’ll cover the process using FileZilla, and the steps are the same for both clients.

1. Open Your FTP Client: Launch FileZilla on your PC.
2. Enter PS4 IP Address: In FileZilla, enter your PS4’s IP address, which can be found by navigating to Settings > Network > View Connection Status on your PS4.
3. Leave Username and Password Empty: Do not enter anything in the username and password fields.
4. Set Port to 2121: Enter 2121 as the port number.
5. Connect: Click the connect button to access your PS4’s file system.
6. Navigate to Data Folder: Once connected, go to the Data/ directory.
7. Create Payloads Folder: Inside the Data/ directory, create a new folder named payloads.
8. Upload Payload File: Place your payload .bin file into the payloads folder.
9. Load Payload Using Payload Guest: Go back to the Payload Guest app on your PS4, and it will display the payload location. Press the X button, and it will load the payload.

Summary

That’s it! You can now safely use the internet on your jailbroken PS4 without worrying about unwanted updates. Remember, always monitor your notification center and inject the Disable Update payload each time you reboot your PS4. For more tips and updates, be sure to like our Facebook page, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Reddit for the latest news and guides.