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Because it was a stability update rather than a major overhaul, it did not initially patch many of the exploits used to install Custom Firmware (CFW). Consequently, many guides for jailbreaking or installing Hen (Homebrew ENabler) specifically reference firmware 4.82 or 4.84 as key versions for modifying the system.
: It enabled features Sony never officially supported, such as custom themes, fan speed control to prevent overheating (YLOD), and playing PS2/PSP games on non-backwards compatible models. 4.82 ps3
PS3™ system software version 4.82 was released on November 14, 2017. Version 4.82 adds or updates the following features. PlayStation LifeStyle Because it was a stability update rather than
: For nearly seven years, the "holy grail" of PS3 modding was firmware 3.55. Anything higher was considered "unhackable" without taking the console apart. 4.82 shattered that barrier. 2. HAN & HEN: Freedom for All Models PS3™ system software version 4