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Hacking and Modding the PS4 FAQ by Hydrogen at NextGenUpdate.com
Today @HydrogenNGU (aka Ho Ho Hoes 
) made available some PS4 Hacking / Modding Frequently Asked Questions via NextGenUpdate.com which can also be found below.
PlayStation 4 developers contributing to the PS4 FAQ include Zecoxao, Red-EyeX32, Specter and SC58 so a BIG THANKS to them also.
To quote: PS4 Hacking/Modding FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Introduction
So today I bring you an informative thread shining light upon questions' individuals have been asking around the forums lately. This includes anything related with: P!rating, Modding, Jailbreaks, Custom Firmwares, Downgrades, etc..
This will break down most of the questions we see in our everyday lives that most people ask. We'll try to get through them all, if not, just hit us up with a Private Message (PM), and i'll attempt to respond back with an answer to your question as fast as possible.
I will be updating this with more questions including the answers so this thread doesn't go dead; so until we get a new section pertaining to PS4 Mods Questions and Support. This would be in this section for a while. We have a long way to go before anything comes up that sparks the scene, but lets get straight into this!
Table of Contents
) made available some PS4 Hacking / Modding Frequently Asked Questions via NextGenUpdate.com which can also be found below.PlayStation 4 developers contributing to the PS4 FAQ include Zecoxao, Red-EyeX32, Specter and SC58 so a BIG THANKS to them also.
To quote: PS4 Hacking/Modding FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Introduction
So today I bring you an informative thread shining light upon questions' individuals have been asking around the forums lately. This includes anything related with: P!rating, Modding, Jailbreaks, Custom Firmwares, Downgrades, etc..
This will break down most of the questions we see in our everyday lives that most people ask. We'll try to get through them all, if not, just hit us up with a Private Message (PM), and i'll attempt to respond back with an answer to your question as fast as possible.
I will be updating this with more questions including the answers so this thread doesn't go dead; so until we get a new section pertaining to PS4 Mods Questions and Support. This would be in this section for a while. We have a long way to go before anything comes up that sparks the scene, but lets get straight into this!
Table of Contents
- Introduction - Shining light upon the beginning, and what this thread is going to be about.
- P!rating Questions - Questions related with p!rating, and what has been released/said towards this topic.
- Real Time Modding - Questions related with RTM, and what has been released/said towards this topic.
- Trophy Modding - Questions related with Trophy Modding, and what has been released/said towards this topic.
- Downgrade Questions - Questions related with Downgrading, and what has been said towards this topic.
- Jailbreak Questions - Questions related with a jailbreak.
- Custom Firmware Questions - Questions concerning about CFWs, and what has been said towards this topic.
- Firmware Questions - Questions concerning about Firmwares...
Activision Announces Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial
Today Activision announced a free PS4 trial for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare which runs from December 15-20th, 2016 which includes access to all three game modes! 
Here's the deets straight from Kevin Kelly on the offer, to quote:
That means you can engage with the storyline in the campaign with “Rising Threat” and “Black Sky,” the first two levels of the game. Plus, you can jump into multiplayer with friends and foes (Level Cap of 15), and try to hold your own against the undead in a zombie infested 1980’s amusement park (Level Cap of 3).
What’s even better is that if you purchase the game, your progress and experience will carry over. You can find all the details below, so get set to enjoy Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
How to Participate
To access the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial, go to PlayStation Store and search “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial.” You will be redirected to the Free Trial Product Page. You can also access the Trial on the Infinite Warfare game page under the “Demos” category.
Requirements
PlayStation Plus is required for Multiplayer and Zombies in Spaceland. Please note that the trial is the full game with restricted access, and you will need around 60 GB to download the full experience.
If you decide to purchase the full game, you will not need to download Infinite Warfare again. Availability for the Infinite Warfare trial will vary by territory. Please check your territory’s first party store for availability information.
Here's the deets straight from Kevin Kelly on the offer, to quote:
That means you can engage with the storyline in the campaign with “Rising Threat” and “Black Sky,” the first two levels of the game. Plus, you can jump into multiplayer with friends and foes (Level Cap of 15), and try to hold your own against the undead in a zombie infested 1980’s amusement park (Level Cap of 3).
What’s even better is that if you purchase the game, your progress and experience will carry over. You can find all the details below, so get set to enjoy Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
How to Participate
To access the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial, go to PlayStation Store and search “Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Free Trial.” You will be redirected to the Free Trial Product Page. You can also access the Trial on the Infinite Warfare game page under the “Demos” category.
Requirements
PlayStation Plus is required for Multiplayer and Zombies in Spaceland. Please note that the trial is the full game with restricted access, and you will need around 60 GB to download the full experience.
If you decide to purchase the full game, you will not need to download Infinite Warfare again. Availability for the Infinite Warfare trial will vary by territory. Please check your territory’s first party store for availability information.
Perfect PlayStation VR Launch Trailer, Now Available on PS VR
If I was to do the PlayStation Virtual Reality thang on PS4, Perfect is probably the type of game I'd play... considering I spent over an hour shoveling snow and breaking up ice tonight virtual reality escapism at its purest sounds like a plan! 
Check out the Perfect launch trailer and details from Jenny Brammall of nDreams below, to quote:
Perfect is an escapism experience that taps into the immersive power of PS VR to let you retreat into three immersive, relaxing, and breathtaking virtual environments. With accessible controls that newcomers and enthusiasts alike can use, along with stunning locations, Perfect is an ideal way to show off your PlayStation VR to family and friends during the holiday.
Catch a first glimpse at the experience in this launch trailer:
You’ll be able to download Perfect tomorrow for $9.99. To celebrate its launch, we’re giving PS VR’s community an extra-special 20% discount off the launch price. This offer will run until January 4, so you can unwind and escape in the busy run-up to the holidays.
Perfect offers three unique environments: Northern Lights, Tropical Beach, and Mountain Wilderness. Each has been carefully curated to mirror some of the most incredible and beautiful places in the world. Sit back, and enjoy the sights and sounds of each location as you customize the time of day, change your point of view, and discover special moments in your perfect environment.
We’ve designed Perfect so that it can be experienced by anyone. The experience is gentle and immersive, with simple controls that make Perfect an ideal way for family and friends to experience the wonders of virtual reality. Perfect also supports PlayStation Move for those of you who want to move around in your playing space and interact with the environment.
To elevate the experience, you can stream your own music on Spotify through PlayStation Music, or enjoy the in-game radio, which plays a range of relaxing tracks. If you’d rather soak up the sights and sounds, subtle and richly-detailed background ambience will take you away to that special, relaxing place.
Whether you need a quick five-minute experience to show the family on Christmas Day or want to immerse yourself for a whole evening, Perfect lets you leave behind the daily grind and slip away.
Check out the Perfect launch trailer and details from Jenny Brammall of nDreams below, to quote:
Perfect is an escapism experience that taps into the immersive power of PS VR to let you retreat into three immersive, relaxing, and breathtaking virtual environments. With accessible controls that newcomers and enthusiasts alike can use, along with stunning locations, Perfect is an ideal way to show off your PlayStation VR to family and friends during the holiday.
Catch a first glimpse at the experience in this launch trailer:
You’ll be able to download Perfect tomorrow for $9.99. To celebrate its launch, we’re giving PS VR’s community an extra-special 20% discount off the launch price. This offer will run until January 4, so you can unwind and escape in the busy run-up to the holidays.
Perfect offers three unique environments: Northern Lights, Tropical Beach, and Mountain Wilderness. Each has been carefully curated to mirror some of the most incredible and beautiful places in the world. Sit back, and enjoy the sights and sounds of each location as you customize the time of day, change your point of view, and discover special moments in your perfect environment.
We’ve designed Perfect so that it can be experienced by anyone. The experience is gentle and immersive, with simple controls that make Perfect an ideal way for family and friends to experience the wonders of virtual reality. Perfect also supports PlayStation Move for those of you who want to move around in your playing space and interact with the environment.To elevate the experience, you can stream your own music on Spotify through PlayStation Music, or enjoy the in-game radio, which plays a range of relaxing tracks. If you’d rather soak up the sights and sounds, subtle and richly-detailed background ambience will take you away to that special, relaxing place.
Whether you need a quick five-minute experience to show the family on Christmas Day or want to immerse yourself for a whole evening, Perfect lets you leave behind the daily grind and slip away.
UniversalFlash App to Dump / Read PS4 Flash Memory (Sysconf) WIP
We covered the PS4 HENkaku Exploit Port awhile back, but the topic is still quite active on Spanish site Elotrolado.net where a work-in-progress (WIP) version of a UniversalFlash App to dump / read the internal PS4 Flash Memory (aka Sysconf, where updates are installed) was just released by HybridComputers that utilizes a Teensy board (remember a Teensy++ v2.0 can be used to downgrade PS3 consoles) to potentially downgrade and execute PlayStation 4 apps without a license required... with an indirect Kickstarter coming in the next few days.
Download: UniversalFlash.rar (225 KB)
Previously we reported on the PS4 NOR Chip Dumping Process, a PS4 Flash Dumping / Unlocking Method, the PS4 1.76 Flash Dump Analysis and a PS4 SFlash Guide... could any of these techniques be used in the Egyption PS4 Jailbreak Method that recently surfaced if it's not just another gamesharing trick?
Update: A better translated explanation of what's being discussed below can now be found HERE by @Crish who is KirtashTheShek (below) on ELO.
Anyhoo from...
Download: UniversalFlash.rar (225 KB)
Previously we reported on the PS4 NOR Chip Dumping Process, a PS4 Flash Dumping / Unlocking Method, the PS4 1.76 Flash Dump Analysis and a PS4 SFlash Guide... could any of these techniques be used in the Egyption PS4 Jailbreak Method that recently surfaced if it's not just another gamesharing trick?
Update: A better translated explanation of what's being discussed below can now be found HERE by @Crish who is KirtashTheShek (below) on ELO.Anyhoo from...
PlayStation VR's The Playroom Meets PS4 Scene DevKits / TestKits
Last week we saw Playable Teaser Decrypted followed by an Extraction Guide, and today Sony's free PlayStation VR PS4 Game known as The Playroom has been dumped / decrypted and set for use with PS4 DevKit / TestKit consoles courtesy of @zecoxao with some testing done by @PixelButts.
Download: The Playroom Testkit / Devkit Files (502.35 MB) / CUSA00001-app0.zip (Mirror)
From CUSA00001-app0.zip:
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PS: If you haven't read the Mathieulh PS4 Scene PSA: Get PS4 Pro on 3.70 OFW, PS4 CFW Rumors article yet, please do so now... it's IMPORTANT thanks!
Download: The Playroom Testkit / Devkit Files (502.35 MB) / CUSA00001-app0.zip (Mirror)
From CUSA00001-app0.zip:
Code:
C:\CUSA00001-app0
C:\CUSA00001-app0\app_sys
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_module
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys
C:\CUSA00001-app0\eboot.bin
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_discmap.plt
C:\CUSA00001-app0\PlayRoom.psarc
C:\CUSA00001-app0\args_for_master.txt
C:\CUSA00001-app0\app_sys\saveicon0.png
C:\CUSA00001-app0\app_sys\screenshot_overlay.png
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_module\libc.prx
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_module\libSceFios2.prx
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\about
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\trophy
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\keystone
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\npbind.dat
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\nptitle.dat
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\param.sfo
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\about\right.sprx
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\trophy\AAAA00000_00
C:\CUSA00001-app0\sce_sys\trophy\AAAA00000_00\TROPHY00.TRPPS: If you haven't read the Mathieulh PS4 Scene PSA: Get PS4 Pro on 3.70 OFW, PS4 CFW Rumors article yet, please do so now... it's IMPORTANT thanks!