Dumping PS4 5.05 DLC, Games, Updates & Themes Guide by TheRadziu

Following the PS4 5.05 Kernel Exploit release, TheRadziu (aka @AluPL) shared a guide on dumping PS4 5.05 DLC, games, updates and PlayStation 4 themes.

To quote from TheRadziu on NGR with the details: Here is my attempt at dumping tutorial, especially that there are no DLC dumping tutorials, so here is the very first one

Game/Patch Dumping:

You'll need:

• PS4 with 5.05 FW
• USB HDD/Pendrive formatted as exFAT
• Fake PKG Generator
• vortex 5.05 Dumper (+gengp4)

1. Download latest 'ps4-dumper-vtx.zip' and extract it somewhere on PC, do the same with Fake PKG generator
2. (optional, but recommended) Connect your exFAT HDD/Pendrive to pc, from extracted dumper archive copy dumper.cfg (its in directory 'config') to the root of your pendrive/HDD. Now edit this file and change 'split' value from 3 to 0.
3. On the console run the game you want to dump, when it fully loads to main menu press PS button to minimalize it
4. Connect your HDD/Pendrive to the PS4
5. Run ps4 dumper on your PS4 using preferred way (either standalone (via html) or payload (via bin) - recommended ps4-exploit-host + standalone html)
NOTE: if you are using the standalone version of the dumper you'll need to keep the webpage open.
6. It'll start dumping the game + patch (into a single CUSAXXXXX-app directory, or CUSAXXXXX-app and CUSAXXXXX-patch if you didnt put dumper.cfg on the root of your USB or you did not edit 'split' value)
7. After dumping process is done your console will shut down, you can now disconnect USB from your PS4 and connect it to PC
8. Run genpg4.exe (its in gengp4 directory from ps4 dumper archive), now using this tool open CUSAXXXXX directory from your USB
9. Press 'Generate .GP4' and then 'Save .GP4', do the same with CUSAXXXXX-patch dir if you have one
10. Open orbis-pub-gen.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), click File -> open -> and select .GP4 file you just created
11. Press Command -> Project Setting -> Package tab, check if ContentID is correct & passcode is set to '00000000000000000000000000000000', now close that window
12. Press Command -> Build Image -> Set Output Path, this is where your fpkg will be saved
13. Press Build and wait till pkg is built, thats it, you just created fake pkg game/patch file you or someone else can install and use on their jailbroken PS4.

DLC Dumping (with Extra Data):

You'll need:

• PS4 with 5.05 FW
• FTP client on PC (for example FileZilla)
• Fake PKG Generator
• vortex 5.05 FTP server

1. Download latest 'ps4-ftp-vtx.zip' and extract it somewhere on PC, do the same with Fake PKG generator
2. On the console run the game you want to dump DLCs from, when it fully loads to main menu press PS button to minimalize it
3. Run ps4 ftp server on your PS4 using preferred way (either standalone (via html) or payload (via bin) - recommended ps4-exploit-host + standalone html)
NOTE: if you are using the standalone version of the ftp server you'll need to keep the webpage open.
4. On your PC connect to the PS4 using FTP client (IP_of_your_ps4:1337)
5. Navigate to '/mnt/sandbox/pfsmnt/'
6. Download directories that end with '-ac', those are decrypted DLC files (example -> '/mnt/sandbox/pfsmnt/EP0177-CUSA06211_00-DIVAFT39FUTURE00-ac')
7. Open orbis-pub-sfo.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), and then:

• Change Category to '(PS4) Additional Content',
• Set ContentID (for example 'EP0177-CUSA06211_00-DIVAFT39FUTURE00'),
• Click Title Text on the left, set AC title (Default Language) to DLC's Name (for example 'Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone Future Sound')
• Press File -> Save and save it in your DLC's directory, in sce_sys subdirectory as param.sfo (for example: 'EP0177-CUSA06211_00-DIVAFT39FUTURE00-ac/sce_sys/param.sfo')

8. Open orbis -pub-gen.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), click File -> New Project -> Additional Content Package with Extra Data
9. Double click on Image0, when it opens drop contents of your DLC directory inside (sce_sys directory + anything else (files or directories) it has)
10. Close this window, now press Commands -> Project settings -> Package tab, set contentID (for example: EP0177-CUSA06211_00-DIVAFT39FUTURE00) and set passcode to '00000000000000000000000000000000', make sure entitlement key is also set to '00000000000000000000000000000000'
11. Press Command -> Build Image -> Set Output Path, this is where your fpkg will be saved,
12. Press Build and wait till pkg is built, thats it, you just created fake pkg DLC file you or someone else can install and use on their jailbroken PS4.

DLC Dumping (without Extra Data - DLC unlocks):

You'll need:

• Fake PKG Generator

NOTE: ContentIDs can be obtained from PlayStation Store Webpage, after you find the certain DLC its full contentid will be in store item's URL. Additionally, you can confirm its DLC unlock by checking Size information on the left side (under PEGI rating/Genre). If its missing its most likely unlock DLC.

Another way to obtain those is to use PSDLE web browser extension. Unlock DLCs DO NOT HAVE pkg links to them and also it will give you exact contentid for the items that do not have their store pages (for example delisted DLCs, promo DLCs or Preorder DLCs).

Easy Method:

1. Download this python3 script to you Fake PKG Generator's directory: ez_fake_dlc.py
2. Run it through CMD with DLC contentid and DLC name as parameters, for example: ez_fake_dlc.py EP9000-CUSA04943_00-ACEUCROWXXXXXXXX "Gravity Rush 2: The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice"
3. fPKG Unlock DLC file(s) will be created in 'fake_dlc_pkg' directory.

Manual method:

1. Open orbis -pub-sfo.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), and then:

• Change Category to '(PS4) Additional Content',
• Set ContentID (for example 'UP9000-CUSA03694_00-ACUSCROWXXXXXXXX'),
• Click Title Text on the left, set AC title (Default Language) to DLC's Name (for example 'Gravity Rush 2: The Ark of Time - Raven's Choice'),
• Press File -> Save and save it in somewhere, in sce_sys subdirectory as param.sfo (for example: 'DLC_unlock/sce_sys/param.sfo')

2. Open orbis -pub-gen.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), click File -> New Project -> Additional Content Package without Extra Data
3. Double click on Image0, when it opens drop sce_sys directory with param.sfo you just created inside,
4. Close this window, now press Commands -> Project settings -> Package tab, set contentID (for example: UP9000-CUSA03694_00-ACUSCROWXXXXXXXX) and set passcode to '00000000000000000000000000000000', make sure entitlement key is also set to '00000000000000000000000000000000'
5. Press Command -> Build Image -> Set Output Path, this is where your fpkg will be saved,
6. Press Build and wait till pkg is built, thats it, you just created fake pkg DLC unlock file you or someone else can install and use on their jailbroken PS4.

Themes dumping:

You'll need:

• PS4 with 5.05 FW
• FTP client on PC (for example FileZilla)
• Fake PKG Generator
• vortex 5.05 FTP server

Similar steps to DLC dumping, but downloading the CUSAXXXXX dir that doesnt match basegame, and creating param.sfo & pkg as System Theme.

NOTE: Dumped themes are as iffy as custom themes.

1. Download latest 'ps4- ftp -vtx.zip' and extract it somewhere on PC, do the same with Fake PKG generator,
2. On the console select/use/enable the theme you want to dump
3. Run ps4 ftp server on your PS4 using preferred way (either standalone (via html ) or payload (via bin) - recommended ps4-exploit-host + standalone html )
NOTE: if you are using the standalone version of the ftp server you'll need to keep the webpage open.
4. On your PC connect to the PS4 using FTP client (IP_of_your_ps4:1337)
5. Navigate to `/mnt/sandbox/ pfsmnt /'
6. Download the single directory that ends with '-ac' (example -> '/mnt/sandbox/pfsmnt/EP0002-CUSA07399_00-CRASHNSANETHEME5-ac')
7. Open orbis -pub-sfo.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), and then:

• Change Category to '(PS4) System Software Theme',
• Set ContentID (for example 'EP0002-CUSA07399_00-CRASHNSANETHEME5'),
• Click Title Text on the left, set Theme title (Default Language) to Theme's Name (for example 'Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Free Theme'), and Theme Provider to anything (for example: Activision)
• Press File -> Save and save it in your Theme's directory, in sce_sys subdirectory as param.sfo (for example: 'EP0002-CUSA07399_00-CRASHNSANETHEME5-ac/sce_sys/param.sfo')

8. Open orbis -pub-gen.exe (from Fake PKG Generator archive), click File -> New Project -> System Software Theme Package,
9. Double click on Image0, when it opens drop contents of your Theme's directory inside (sce_sys directory + anything else (files or directories) it has)
10. Close this window, now press Commands -> Project settings -> Package tab, set contentID (for example: EP0002-CUSA07399_00-CRASHNSANETHEME5) and set passcode to '00000000000000000000000000000000',
11. Press Command -> Build Image -> Set Output Path, this is where your fpkg will be saved,
12. Press Build and wait till pkg is built, thats it, you just created fake pkg Theme file you or someone else can install and use on their jailbroken PS4.

Backup PS4 Disc Games to HDD/PKG file (5.05 Jailbreak)

How to Dump PS4 games on 5.05 and create Fake Packages (Works With ESP8266 Chip)

How to Install Older PS4 Game Updates on Any PS4 7.02/7.50

Fake DLCs made with ez_fake_dlc.py still work fine for newer (6.72) games, as long as they are 128kb DLC unlocks, as an example here goes all DLC pack for European JUMP FORCE

Download: CUSA11638_JUMP_FORCE_ALL_DLC.zip (61.4 KB)
Only preorder DLC might be faked, but the rest of the DLCs are data DLCs. Idk about other releases, but CUSA11993 and CUSA11995 have all DLCs already dumped and public
ez_fake_dlc.py is now updated to version 2.0 !!

Changelog:

• It now uses PkgTool (from LibOrbisPkg)
• Fixed '-' under 'OPTIONS -> Information -> Installed Add-Ons'
• It now shows proper icon & name for each DLC
• Added full PSS URL support

Installing PS4 Games, DLC & Updates (PS4 6.72 Jailbreak)

Installing Retail Updates on a Jailbroken PS4 (6.72 or Lower!)

Backing up Retail Games to Fake Pkg's (6.72 or Lower)

Cheers to @Goldenboy22 for the heads-up on this tutorial earlier today!

 

[Dkz]

Thanks for this nice guide.

 

[AluPL]

@Andrew Marques Vortex Dumper Does not support DLC right now, in order to dump DLCs you need to do it manually, did you even read the tutorial?

@Leonardo Lima Ignore it, its a warning, not an error. Fake PKG Generator are hacked official sony tools so of course they dont like the fact eboot & modules are decrypted

@Sxp5702 I'd say go on and update, its always best to stick to latest hackable firmware, especially if you want to play 5.05 game

 

[pspfrank4U]

thank you for sharing this with us

 

[MRBIGAMATEUR1]

Sorry if this should be obvious, but does this dumping of DLC refer to DLC purchased from the PlayStation store? For example, if the DLC comes on the disc (like Skyrim special edition) would that DLC be dumped along with the game when using the dumper payload?

 

[AluPL]

@MRBIGAMATEUR1 It refers to purchased and/or downloaded additional content from playstation store. For DLCs with extra data you need them installed(and working) on your console, for DLCs without extra data (128kb pkg filesizes/no size info on store page/no pkg links in PSDLE) you can 'fake' them on PC.

In your case (DLCs on the disk) its most likely that DLCs have been implemented into the game itself, so technically speaking they are not DLCs anymore, just part of the base game.

Btw small update to my dumping tutorial: To obtain all the contentids for the Unlock DLCs you own (that includes DLCs that do not have playstation store page, for example delisted DLCs or preorder DLCs) you can use PSDLE web browser addon. Unlock DLCs will have no pkg links so they are easy to spot

 

[kontotestowe]

@AluPL do you think, that with your tool it will be possible to add big DLC for game (Frozen Wilds for Horizon) if I have retail (disc) copy of base game?

 

[Joo C]

Anyone try to dump COD WWII yet? dumped split as well as single file (90GB) but creating the pkg file wont go beyond 12%.

 

[AluPL]

@kontotestowe well, you can use fpkg DLCs on retail (Disk or digital) games as long as required update matches if that was your question, but still, somebody has to dump it first.

Also, as I mentioned, there is small catch - if you have other purchased DLCs installed and install fpkg DLC, the purchased DLCs will stop working WITHOUT HEN exploit, but will work fine if you are on hen exploit (both legal and fpkg dlcs that is)

 

[kontotestowe]

Interesting info. So technically if I have retail game and saves made with retail copy they should work fine if I delete retail and install fpkg (newer version with dlc). Right?

 

[Joo C]

Scrap that WWII dumped fine after save location was changed!