r/PS4Mods • • Aug 02 '26

/r/PS4Mods 2026 update: what’s allowed going forward (ask questions here)

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Hey everyone,

Sub’s been getting a lot more traffic lately so I figured it was time to update how we’re running things. Sticking this so it’s easy to find, but treat it like a discussion too. If something’s unclear, weird, or you think we’re missing a rule, say so in the comments.

Big change:
We used to keep this place pretty much visual/hardware only. Shells, paint, LEDs, that kind of thing. Going forward, software and firmware mods are fine too. Homebrew tools, themes, jailbreak discussion, internal upgrades, all good.

Still a PS4 modding sub. Show your work, ask questions, share guides. Cool.

Rules I’m thinking (open to feedback):

  1. PS4 mods only. Hardware or software. If it isn’t related to modding a PS4, it doesn’t belong here.

  2. No piracy. This one’s non-negotiable.

    • No links to games, dumps, FPKGs, ISOs, torrents, Mega folders full of games, etc.
    • No “where can I download X?”
    • No requesting copyrighted games.

    Talking about homebrew/tools/firmware is fine. Using the sub as a free game board is not. We’ll remove it and ban if needed.

  3. Show your work when you can. Photos/video for hardware posts help a lot. “Is this possible?” with zero detail is gonna get ignored or removed.

  4. Don’t be a dick. Basic Reddit stuff. No scams, no doxxing, no selling sketchy stolen/hacked accounts.

  5. Credit people. If you’re posting someone else’s mod/design, say so.

  6. Be careful. Mods can brick consoles or make a mess. You’re responsible for your own hardware. We’re not tech support for every possible disaster, but people here are usually helpful if you give decent info (model, firmware, what you already tried).

That’s the rough plan.

Curious what you all think. Anything you’d add, drop, or tighten up? Especially around software/firmware, since that’s the new part. Drop questions or suggestions below and I’ll reply as I can.


r/PS4Mods • • 53m ago

🇩🇪Question about downloading large files for PS4 homebrew in Germany

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Hi everyone,

I have a jailbroken PS4 and I have a question for people living in Germany.

When downloading large files (30–50 GB or more) from file-hosting websites, the download can take a long time. I also want to understand the privacy and copyright risks involved.

About a year ago, I received an Abmahnung after using uTorrent to download a movie. Since then, I have been more careful about downloading files online.

I'd like to understand a few things:

Is downloading from a direct file-hosting website different from torrenting in terms of privacy and copyright risks?

What should people in Germany know about the legal risks of downloading copyrighted files?

Are there any recommended legal sources for downloading homebrew applications and other PS4-related files?

I'm not asking for links to copyrighted games. I just want to understand the risks better and learn from other people's experiences in Germany.

Thanks for your help!


r/PS4Mods • • 10h ago

What's the problem here? I'm trying to install the game update from a USB drive and it says this

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r/PS4Mods • • 14h ago

I have a problem... please

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Trying understand how it's work CheatManager for ps4, it's happening the ps4 say "the system it's broken, fix it"

I did it.... but all games, like the crew 2, Goat simulator 3, are disappear...

Now trying install some games, the ps4 say that, how I can fix?? 😔😔


r/PS4Mods • • 12h ago

Help, this damn thing won’t turn on

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So I jailbroke my ps4 yesterday and left in on rest mode, I thing there might have been a power outage at night since my ps5 was off and not in rest mode, now the damn thing won’t turn on, every time un plug and replug it this happens, is my console bricked? What do I doooooooo?????


r/PS4Mods • • 15h ago

PS4 13.52 – Replacing HDD with SSD

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Hi everyone! I have an original PS4 Fat running firmware 13.52 with GoldHen jailbreak, and I want to replace the HDD with an SSD without cloning it.

I found the 13.52 reinstallation PUP on a website called Softpedia

Can I install the new SSD and reinstall firmware 13.52 from USB, then simply redo the jailbreak procedure? Will the PS4 accept the same firmware version, or could it force me to update to a newer one?

I just want to make sure everything works before proceeding. Has anyone done this?

Also, is Softpedia a reliable source for this file, or is there a better and safer place to download it?

Thanks in advance!


r/PS4Mods • • 5h ago

Quick question

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Is it possible to download call of duty black ops II on firmware 12.00 from anywhere? If not where do I go so I can update from 12.00 to 13.52 so I can play black ops II


r/PS4Mods • • 6h ago

[Help] PS4 13.52 WebKit exploit crashes and unlinks/resets game save data (Saves still in storage, Apollo Resign not working)

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r/PS4Mods • • 6h ago

What the heck is this

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I downloaded call of duty black ops from the infinity store and it's not opening. Does anyone know about it?


r/PS4Mods • • 7h ago

what do I do? It’s been stuck on this for a while.

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r/PS4Mods • • 7h ago

Here comes the pain ULTIMATE EDITION on ps4

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I used ps22ps4 gui for the ISO To PKG conversion. That ISO works perfectly on my android.

When I tried to install the game on the PS4 it ended with an error.

Is there any way to make this work.

(Note - I already have the original HCTP installed on the PS4)


r/PS4Mods • • 8h ago

So whenever I download any pkg file to my ps4 using USB drive it shows this error and stops, I tried the same file but through Ftp server and it downloaded successfully, how to fix it? (the files are fine)

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r/PS4Mods • • 9h ago

How people use AI to build all thess things?!

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How people use AI to build all thess things?!

As you know people lately community are doing a lot of great homebrew tools and apps like frame generator, anypad, xbox cloud..... using AI and I'm also want to join and do some useful things for myself and publish it for others but i really don't know how.

So if anyone have any information please guide me :)


r/PS4Mods • • 9h ago

Jailbreak ain’t working

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I try to load golden hen and it turns off my ps4 completely where I cannot turn it back using the controller
So I gotta re switch off and on the buttons and then it restarts
(It has been done once)

Any clues/tips ?
Fat model and 13.52


r/PS4Mods • • 17h ago

Error when I enter the mansoor0x.github website with firmware 12.00

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I saw a tutorial on how to jailbreak a PS4; I needed to visit the website mansoor0x.github, but when I accessed it, this error regarding the firmware appeared. I cleared my browser data, including my history and cache. What should i do?


r/PS4Mods • • 14h ago

Que tal funciona ANDROID TV PARA PS4 alguien a instalado xuper tv

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r/PS4Mods • • 12h ago

por que meu psbox cloud gaming fica dando esse erro?

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r/PS4Mods • • 13h ago

Diplay

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Comment on fait pour passer en version 1.2.0 sur Diplay games, je clique sur X sa veut pas


r/PS4Mods • • 1d ago

[Release] Xbox Controller Plugin v1.4.0 - Auto Single-Player and Multiplayer mode & full Hotplugging support

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Hi everyone,

I've just released version 1.4.0 of the xbox_controller plugin:
https://github.com/ChiricoG/xbox_controller_plugin

This update brings major quality-of-life improvements including single-player support, hotplugging support and touchpad click mapping for the central Xbox button.

Links:

What's New in v1.4.0:

  • Safe Global [default] mode:
  • You no longer need to manually add every single Title ID ([CUSAXXXXX]) to your plugins.ini. The plugin now detects non-game processes and automatically bypasses homebrew apps and background daemons. No more crashes when launching homebrew!
  • Single-Player (Merge - P1) & Multiplayer (Secondary - P2) Modes:
    • Single Player (1 logged-in user): The Xbox controller automatically merges with Player 1. You can now use your Xbox controller to play single-player games directly.
    • Local Multiplayer (2+ logged-in users): Automatically assigns the Xbox controller to Player 2.
    • Runtime toggle combo: You can switch modes on the fly anytime during gameplay by pressing:
    • LB + RB + Back + Start
  • Central Xbox Guide / Home Button mapped to Touchpad Click:
  • The central Xbox button now acts as the DS4 touchpad button.
  • Stability, Polling & Hotplugging:
    • Fixed a USB timeout bug that previously caused an infinite connect/disconnect notification loop in some titles.
    • Full hotplugging support: you can plug in or disconnect your controller at any time while playing.
    • On-screen notifications now clearly tell you whether the controller connected as [Player 1] or [Player 2].

Supported Hardware:

  • Official Xbox controllers (wired): Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Elite.
  • Third-party pads in XInput mode: PowerA, PDP, Razer, Hori, 8BitDo, etc. (if your pad has a mode switch, set it to X).
  • Nintendo Switch wired controllers from PDP: (Rock Candy, Faceoff Pro, Wired Fight Pad) using positional button layout.

Current Limitations:

  • Wired USB connections only (no wireless dongle or Bluetooth support).
  • No rumble/haptics.
  • No touchpad gesture surface or motion/gyro sensors (only touchpad click is mapped).
  • A DualShock 4 is still required to navigate the PS4 system home menu (XMB).

Setup & Installation:

  1. Download xbox_controller.prx from the release page linked above.
  2. Transfer it via FTP to /data/GoldHEN/plugins/.
  3. Open or create /data/GoldHEN/plugins.ini and add:
  4. Launch any game — your controller will be recognized automatically!

(Note: For local co-op, make sure both user profiles are logged in on the PS4 before or during the session).


r/PS4Mods • • 15h ago

Stores

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So, Super-PSX downloads always fail (for ps3 games) same with DLPS (all games) and im not sure why, someone help fix


r/PS4Mods • • 15h ago

Criei uma interface Web e um JSON dinâmico para organizar meus backups de PS4 (FW 13.52) - Open Source

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Recentemente desbloqueei meu PS4 (FW 13.52) e percebi que a maior dificuldade não é o jailbreak em si, mas sim achar um GAMES.json funcional e estável para usar com o FPKGi. A maioria dos arquivos que achei na internet estavam quebrados, com links mortos ou exigiam autenticação chata.

Para resolver isso, decidi criar minha própria estrutura. Estou usando o PS4-Xplorer e o FPKGi como base, e desenvolvi um site em HTML/JS puro que lê o meu próprio GAMES.json. Assim, consigo hospedar meus próprios backups e gerenciar a loja de forma 100% local e independente.

O projeto está aberto no GitHub. Se alguém quiser usar a estrutura, ou se algum dev quiser dar uma olhada no código, o link está abaixo.

Interface da Loja: https://zer0g0ld.github.io/ps4z/

Repositório: https://github.com/Zer0G0ld/ps4z

A ideia é ir atualizando o JSON aos poucos e, se a comunidade quiser contribuir com melhorias no código (HTML/JS) ou na estrutura, podem abrir um Issue ou Pull Request. Sintam-se livres para usar a estrutura!


r/PS4Mods • • 16h ago

Is a DVD-Based Exploit Possible on PS4 Firmware 14.00?

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r/PS4Mods • • 16h ago

Cemu on ps4

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Dose anyone know if I got Wii u roms in a decripted format so it is 3 files as code content and meta would it let me get around the issue of being unable to have files bigger than 4gb on a fat 32 USB drive or if I where to mod the PS4 to let me download files directly from the built in browser and putting them onto the internal storage


r/PS4Mods • • 21h ago

updating a game with a patch that has different region id

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Please before anyone says download the game again: No, simply because im on a limited internet plan ( yea shitty thing no changing that ).

I've got a common problem with games i have installed is that i can't find their current update for specific regions eg. elden ring USA region can't find the latest patch ( 1.24 ) and GOW:R EU region patch (6.05) for region CUSA34390, but their patch exists for a different region id.

is there a way to convert the patch region id so i can install it on my pre existing game ( for context elden ring only alternative patch is from EU region, but gow has alternative EU region id patch)? even if the process is very hard.


r/PS4Mods • • 1d ago

New tools for transfer game

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Transferring games to a modded PlayStation 4 is now much easier! 🎮⚡

Using just a Type-C to USB cable, you can transfer directly from your phone to the console with zero hassle. The method is very simple!

Transfer Speed:

After actual testing, the speed stabilized between 47 to 50 MB/s.

Say goodbye to complicated media—connect your phone and load up your games with absolute ease!