PS4 Jailbreaking

Earlier today we covered the PS4 MTX Key Resellers, and for those interested in further homebrew / non-profit development comes a preliminary PS4 MTX Key ModChip hardware analysis for the gamesharing method used on PlayStation 4.

So far we've seen specifications on the W29N01GZ NAND Flash Memory, a Macronix MX25L25735F Datasheet and some research from scener @Luckystar via Chinese BBS A9VG.com.

To quote, roughly translated: PS4 MATRiX Key Chip Crack Hardware Analysis

Http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps4/MX25L25635FMI-10G
Http://www.psdevwiki.com/ps4/Flash-Main

PS4 MATRiX Key is polished, so according to the photo can not be analyzed. Only from the PS4 fly line chip start.

• PS4 1000,1100 models are MX25L25635FMI-10G 16-pin
• PS4 1200, Slim, Pro is on MX25L25635FZ2I-10G 8 pin

Capacity 256Mb (32MB), is SCEI CXD90025G ARM low power coprocessor use. Sony does not explain the role of the CPU, but now generally speculation for the network, DRM and other background behavior. MTX 6 fly lines are respectively.

MX25L25635FMI-10G


MX25L25635FZ2I-10G

• CS # Chip Select
• SCLK Clock Input
• SI / SIO0 Serial Data Input (for 1 x I / O) or Serial Data Input & Output (for 2x I / O or 4x I / O read mode)
• SO / SIO1 Serial Data Input (for 1 x I / O) or Serial Data Input & Output (for 2x I / O or 4x I / O read mode)
• VCC + 3V DC Power Supply
• GND Ground

In conclusion:

The MTX Key deletes the coprocessor by writing data to NOR Flash. So that the PSN wrong that the PS4 has been lifted commonly used, but the actual PS4 did not lift. The biggest problem with this approach is whether Sony blocks the crack through system updates.

PS4...

If you're interested in the MTX Key PS4 ModChip even though it's likely to be patched by Sony in their next PlayStation 4 Firmware update below are the latest demo videos of it with an MTX Key Reseller List that we'll periodically update... and no, unfortunately the guy in the picture isn't @UmarDaBest559

MTX Key PS4 ModChip Reseller List:

• 100PristavOk.ru
• AliExpress.com / AliExpress.com (second listing)
• ConsoleModding.it
• ConsoleReM.it
• InfinityDream.com
• Mbchip.com.cn
• ModChipCentral.com
• ModChipsDirect.com
• PlayStore.ma
• PuntoConsole.com
• RicambiConsole.it
• Shop01Media.com
• WestinGames.com

If anyone knows of other PS4 ModChip MTX Key resellers let us know in the comments below, and when possible please link to their actual product page to make updating the above Reseller Listing...

Following yesterday's MTX Key Video comes another lackluster demonstration of the MTX Key that supports PlayStation 4 Slim and PS4 Pro on PS4 Firmware 4.72, this time from Firstsing China's YouTube Channel which also offers a plethora of (you guessed it folks) FIDGET SPINNERS!!!

If you've ever wondered how many different ways a Fidget Spinner can be knocked off, check out some of their footage HERE, HERE and HERE.

The PS4 MTX Key English Installation / Instruction Manual can be found below via WestinGames, and is essentially the same as the original but with English pictures.

For those who missed it, the MTX Key clones are based off @freeplex (Twitter) of Triada-Service.ru's device pictured HERE, and as a result of being betrayed by the Chinese cloners he's since contacted Sony to help them patch the security holes... so it would probably be wise not to jump on the PS4 ModChip bandwagon just yet.

PS4 Crack IC MTX Cracked Version Supporting the PS4 10/11/12/Slim/Pro
PS4 MTX KEY CHIP Install on PlayStation 4 Slim...

This past Monday the PS4 MTX Key first surfaced for PlayStation 4 gamesharing on OFW 4.71 and works on latest PS4 4.72 Firmware, while today Westingames shared more pictures and a demonstration video of the PS4 ModChip known as the MATRiX (MTX) Key for those not concerned it will inevitably be patched once Sony gets their hands on the IC chip and examines it.

Download: Instruction for PS4 MTX KEY (PS4 FW 4.71&4.72 Hacked).mp4 (82 MB)

Based on their Product Page it appears Westing Technology Co Ltd is located in China and is a wholesaler as they currently are not allowing orders to be placed for under two boards.

From the video's caption, to quote: Modify IC Chips MTX Key for All PlayStation PS4 Slim/Pro

FEATURES:

• Compatible with models PS4 10, 11 & PS4 Slim 12
• 6x Wire Installation for an Easy Install!
• Compatible with PS4 Firmware 4.71 and 4.72
• Allows you to move your downloaded games to your Hard drive

To quote from WestinGames.com: What is the PS4 MTX Key?

The PS4 MTX Key is a hardware modification for the PS4. It allows groups of friends to share games between their PS4s with no limitation. In other words, one of your friends buys a (digital) game on the PSN through a shared account, then the whole group can play the game on their own PS4.

The only difference between gamesharing and backups is that initially, one of the users in the group needs to buy the original game, which can then be shared with a potentially unlimited group of friends.


Cheers to @Figure03 both...

Beyond the traditional PS4 gamesharing method and while hardware mods for newer PS4 gamesharing methods have been seen before, today MBChip.com.cn Electronic Co., Ltd out of Shenzhen China passed along word via @guido970 of the PS4 MTX Key Chinese hardware modification ($42.50 USD up to $59.95 USD or 59,99 €) for gamesharing on PlayStation 4 Firmware 4.71 with details below!

To recap, in recent months Russian shops including MagicDevice.ru (translated) and Triada-Service.ru (translated) and Telegram channels such as ps4cheapsn and kinggpsn have revived the Brazilian Method which is similar to the Egyptian Method but works on 4.5+ OFW.

Such methods become...