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How to Set Up PSProxy to Bypass 4.70 PS4 Firmware Tutorial by Cali
We've seen some guides before on how to set up PSProxy, and here's an updated tutorial by Cali to bypass 4.70 PS4 Firmware for those interested in giving it a try to connect to PSN whenever the passphrase changes. 
This version uses the modded PS4 4.55 XML files from @HydrogenNGU, and to quote from Cali: How to set up PSProxy to bypass 4.70
Down below I've written a tutorial on how to bypass the newest update and still play online, I have tested this and this is working if your console was in the previous version 4.55 and should also work on every other firmware below since this program was originally made for 3.50.
Download: PSProxy / 4.55 XML / Mirrors
First go ahead and download PSProxy and the 4.55 XML file and now install PSProxy. Go ahead and go to (C:Local Disk/Program Files(x86)/PSProxy) and drag and drop the "ps4-updatelist" XML into the PSProxy directory.
You will also see the "ps4-updatelist" folder but you'll notice there isn't a 4.55 located inside so go ahead and make the following folder directories and then drag it into the "ps4-updatelist" folder. First create a folder named "4.55" and inside that go ahead and make a folder called...
This version uses the modded PS4 4.55 XML files from @HydrogenNGU, and to quote from Cali: How to set up PSProxy to bypass 4.70
Down below I've written a tutorial on how to bypass the newest update and still play online, I have tested this and this is working if your console was in the previous version 4.55 and should also work on every other firmware below since this program was originally made for 3.50.
Download: PSProxy / 4.55 XML / Mirrors
First go ahead and download PSProxy and the 4.55 XML file and now install PSProxy. Go ahead and go to (C:Local Disk/Program Files(x86)/PSProxy) and drag and drop the "ps4-updatelist" XML into the PSProxy directory.
You will also see the "ps4-updatelist" folder but you'll notice there isn't a 4.55 located inside so go ahead and make the following folder directories and then drag it into the "ps4-updatelist" folder. First create a folder named "4.55" and inside that go ahead and make a folder called...
Sony Removes Qwertyoruiopz Primitive, Decrypted sl-config.xml.env
Yesterday Sony released PS4 Firmware 4.70, and today PlayStation 4 developer qwertyoruiopz confirmed that Sony removed the primitive used to exploit his bug with bombob explaining this means Sony patched the way to access the bug, but the exploit is still present so those on OFW 4.55 continue to have an entry point. 
That is great news for PlayStation 4 developers including @theorywrong who tweeted reminding everyone it's ultimately qwertyoruiopz's decision whether to release it or wait, but noted that if it was released PS4 Devs could begin work on jailbreak-related projects.
So how did Sony patch the primitive if the exploit has yet to be released? Both qwertyoruiopz and flat_z shed some light on this with a transcript from Twitter as follows:
That is great news for PlayStation 4 developers including @theorywrong who tweeted reminding everyone it's ultimately qwertyoruiopz's decision whether to release it or wait, but noted that if it was released PS4 Devs could begin work on jailbreak-related projects.
So how did Sony patch the primitive if the exploit has yet to be released? Both qwertyoruiopz and flat_z shed some light on this with a transcript from Twitter as follows:
- qwertyoruiop: lol great sony removed the primitive I used to exploit my bug
- qwertyoruiop: my bet? i accidentally let some crash logs go early on. sucks because it was a good exploit primitive, but it's cool since my bug is OK
- qwertyoruiop: I keep mine off the network now. Not initially however
- Kazoo Kid: they haven't a primitive is dead, but the exploit itself is ok
- Chara~Chan~~: Let the library expanding While we have bug we'll have more games in time. More late more better
- qwertyoruiop: that's the strategy
- TheoryWrong: It is not for us to choose, but if I can give my opinion, many developer could start things with a jailbreak
- Newgunnerr: So will this mean a release from you?
- Thibobo: His bug is OK so probably Not
- Reminon: Lol why would he burn the whole exploit over a part of it being fixed?
- eh, so for future hacks, be sure you have...
Free PlayStation Plus Games for June 2017 Announced, Details
Following yesterday's rumors of what will be included, today Sony officially announced the free PlayStation Plus games for PS Plus subscribers in June 2017. 
Check out all the details below from James Hallahan via PS Blog, to quote: This month, we’ve got Killing Floor 2 and Life is Strange.
Killing Floor 2 is a first-person co-op zombie shooter set in the immediate aftermath of Killing Floor. Tasked with descending into continental Europe to combat the outbreak of the zombie exploit, players will form groups of up to six and work together to eradicate the undead and save civilization.
From there, rewind a bit with the excellent 5-part episodic adventure Life is Strange. Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time. Here’s the catch: changing the past can greatly impact the future. See for yourself why this one racked up critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Full lineup:
Oh, and while you are enjoying these free PlayStation Plus games, be sure to check out PlayStation Plus Specials where we have discounted two sweet bundles: WWE 2K17 & NBA 2K17 and The Division & Rainbow Six Siege!
Check out all the details below from James Hallahan via PS Blog, to quote: This month, we’ve got Killing Floor 2 and Life is Strange.
Killing Floor 2 is a first-person co-op zombie shooter set in the immediate aftermath of Killing Floor. Tasked with descending into continental Europe to combat the outbreak of the zombie exploit, players will form groups of up to six and work together to eradicate the undead and save civilization.
From there, rewind a bit with the excellent 5-part episodic adventure Life is Strange. Follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time. Here’s the catch: changing the past can greatly impact the future. See for yourself why this one racked up critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Full lineup:
- Killing Floor 2, PS4
- Life is Strange, PS4
- Abyss Odyssey, PS3
- WRC 5: World Rally Championship, PS3
- Neon Chrome, PS Vita (crossbuy with PS4)
- Spy Chameleon, PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
Oh, and while you are enjoying these free PlayStation Plus games, be sure to check out PlayStation Plus Specials where we have discounted two sweet bundles: WWE 2K17 & NBA 2K17 and The Division & Rainbow Six Siege!
Far Cry 4 PS4 Mod Menu for 1.76 PlayStation 4 OFW by 2much4u
Since his GTAV PS4 Azura 1.1 Menu update, PlayStation 4 developer @2much4u (Twitter) has now released a Far Cry 4 PS4 Mod Menu for 1.76 PlayStation 4 OFW console owners through AzuraMenu.com.
To quote from 2much4u on NGU: Note: The following is only for 1.76 PS4's, and because of that, is not able to be used online.
It has been tested and confirmed working on both the US and EU game regions. It is currently unknown if it will work on the JP region. It will only work on version 1.00 of Far Cry 4, which means there are no updates or dlc.
This was an interesting and fun experiment to try working on a different game than GTA V. Far Cry 4 is also a game that very little has been done for (modding wise) which makes the challenge all the more exciting. As I have previously stated, FC4 has a native system similar to GTA's.
However, it is not nearly in-depth and from my attempts to hook a few natives, I realized it may be left-over debug code. The natives related to drawing are all just empty functions and I was unable to get raw button input, which makes the menu base rather interesting.
It uses the mission objective box for drawing text so the menu base has to combine all the options, title, scroller, and credits to a single string. Without raw button input I was able to use the angle of the player's camera and the player's melee to control it. Because of this, the menu cannot be used in vehicles, safe zones, and other situations in which camera and weapon usage is limited.
I left print coordinates in there so people could request teleport locations that I may get around to adding someday. I'm looking forward to researching other mostly untouched games in the future and would recommend other developers wanting to test their skills do so as well.
It is not the most stable mod ever, so try not to get mad if the game crashes in the middle of a mission
Usage
To quote from 2much4u on NGU: Note: The following is only for 1.76 PS4's, and because of that, is not able to be used online.
It has been tested and confirmed working on both the US and EU game regions. It is currently unknown if it will work on the JP region. It will only work on version 1.00 of Far Cry 4, which means there are no updates or dlc.
This was an interesting and fun experiment to try working on a different game than GTA V. Far Cry 4 is also a game that very little has been done for (modding wise) which makes the challenge all the more exciting. As I have previously stated, FC4 has a native system similar to GTA's.
However, it is not nearly in-depth and from my attempts to hook a few natives, I realized it may be left-over debug code. The natives related to drawing are all just empty functions and I was unable to get raw button input, which makes the menu base rather interesting.
It uses the mission objective box for drawing text so the menu base has to combine all the options, title, scroller, and credits to a single string. Without raw button input I was able to use the angle of the player's camera and the player's melee to control it. Because of this, the menu cannot be used in vehicles, safe zones, and other situations in which camera and weapon usage is limited.
I left print coordinates in there so people could request teleport locations that I may get around to adding someday. I'm looking forward to researching other mostly untouched games in the future and would recommend other developers wanting to test their skills do so as well.
It is not the most stable mod ever, so try not to get mad if the game crashes in the middle of a mission
Usage
- Navigate to AzuraMenu.com on your PS4
- Press the load Azura - Far Cry 4 button
- Exit...
PS4 System Software / Firmware 4.70 Now Live, Stability Update
Following their previous PlayStation 4 Firmware update, today Sony has pushed the PS4 System Software 4.70 update live which brings some minor changes including the PlayStation Store Icons and a new tournament match list as part of yet another stability revision to improve the quality of system performance. 
Download: PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (JP)
To quote from PlayStation EU Community Coordinator LordRoss on this mandatory update:
System Software version 4.70 for the PlayStation 4 has been released today. This is a mandatory update which adds a new match list view to display match results for anyone who participates in a tournament.
Main features in version 4.70 update
"However, there are also a few minor changes, such as the shortcut to the PlayStation Store. This has got a new icon, which is more modern...
Download: PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (US) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (EU) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (UK) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (AU/NZ) / PS4 Firmware 4.70 Update (JP)
To quote from PlayStation EU Community Coordinator LordRoss on this mandatory update:
System Software version 4.70 for the PlayStation 4 has been released today. This is a mandatory update which adds a new match list view to display match results for anyone who participates in a tournament.
Main features in version 4.70 update
- [Tournaments] A new match list view is available to display match results for any who participate in a tournament
- This system software update improves the quality of the system performance.
"However, there are also a few minor changes, such as the shortcut to the PlayStation Store. This has got a new icon, which is more modern...