AUTOMATICALLY Jailbreak your PS4 with a Raspberry Pi (UPDATED METHOD)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of automatically jailbreaking your PS4 using a Raspberry Pi. By following these steps, you can enable additional functionalities on your console. This method is particularly useful for gamers looking to customize their PS4 experience.

Step 1: Gather Required Materials

Before starting, ensure you have the following items:

• A Raspberry Pi (any model that supports USB boot)
• A MicroSD card (at least 8GB)
• A USB drive (for storing the jailbreak files)
• A computer with internet access
• A PS4 console

Required software

• Raspberry Pi Imager
• PuTTY for SSH access

Practical Tips

• Ensure that your Raspberry Pi is powered correctly.
• Format the USB drive to FAT32 for compatibility.

Step 2: Install Raspberry Pi Operating System

1. Download Raspberry Pi Imager from the official Raspberry Pi website.
2. Insert the MicroSD card into your computer.
3. Open Raspberry Pi Imager and select the OS you want to install (recommended: Raspberry Pi OS Lite).
4. Choose your MicroSD card as the storage device.
5. Click on 'Write' to install the OS onto the MicroSD card.
6. Once complete, safely eject the MicroSD card.

Step 3: Set Up Your Raspberry Pi

1. Insert the MicroSD card into your Raspberry Pi.
2. Connect the Raspberry Pi to a monitor, keyboard, and power supply.
3. Boot up the Raspberry Pi and follow the on-screen instructions to configure your settings (set up Wi-Fi, etc.).

Common Pitfalls

• Ensure that your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet to download necessary updates.
• Keep your OS updated by running sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade in the terminal.

Step 4: Download Jailbreak Files

1. Access the GitHub page for the jailbreak files (https://github.com/stooged/PI-Pwn).
2. Clone or download the repository to your Raspberry Pi or USB drive.
3. Ensure all files are extracted and saved properly.

Step 5: Connect to Your PS4

1. Plug the USB drive into your PS4.
2. Boot up your PS4 and navigate to the settings menu.
3. Select ‘System Software Update’ and choose the option to update via USB.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.

Important Note

• Ensure your PS4 is running a compatible firmware version for the jailbreak to work.

Step 6: Run the Jailbreak Script

1. Open PuTTY on your computer.
2. Connect to your Raspberry Pi using its IP address.
3. In the terminal, navigate to the directory where the jailbreak files are located.
4. Run the script using the following command:

   ./jailbreak.sh
   

5. Follow any additional prompts to complete the jailbreaking process.

Practical Advice

• Keep the Raspberry Pi connected and powered during the jailbreak process to avoid interruptions.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully jailbroken your PS4 using a Raspberry Pi. This method allows you to explore new features and customize your gaming experience. As always, proceed with caution and be aware of the risks involved with jailbreaking. For further modifications or advanced setups, consider exploring additional resources or communities focused on PS4 modifications.