ESP Host: Serve PS4 Payloads Using the ESP8266 Guide by Codsworth

Today @Codsworth let us know about an ESP Host project he's been working on, and shared a guide on a simple way to serve PS4 payloads using the ESP8266 Wifi Module board with at least 4 MB flash.

Download: esphost.bin / esphostmulti.bin / esphostmulti405.bin / GIT

Here's all the details from the README.md: ESP Host

Today I show you a simple way to serve payload using the ESP8266.

Benefits of using the ESP8266:

• Extremely low cost hardware, available worldwide
• Ability to run 24/7 via USB, self-hosted payload, no external apps or programs required
• Completely block all updates
• No need for custom DNS server or settings, features automatic redirect
• Easy to program and update via USB
• Very low power consumption

Requirements:

• esptool.py
• ESP8266 Wifi Module with at least 4M flash
• PS4 Firmware 4.55 or 4.05
• esphost.bin or esphostmulti.bin or esphostmulti405.bin

Payloads included in esphost.bin

• VORTEX HEN 1.4

Payloads included in esphostmulti.bin

• HEN
• HEN+VR
• FTP
• DUMPER
• BACKUP

https://github.com/pearlxcore/ps4-playground-455

Instructions:

Flash esphost.bin using the following command:

sudo esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB0 write_flash 0x00000 0x400000 ./esphost.bin

• After flashing completes, connect to "PS4-WIFI" using "easy setting" then go to [Settings] > [User Guide]

NOTE: Windows users must use the appropriate com port when flashing with esptool.py

NOTE2: Users can optionally flash using the GUI version of ESPTool

Compatible boards:

These are the most popular ESP8266 boards, but any esp8266 with 4M flash or larger will work.

• ESP8266 NodeMcuV2 4M Wifi Module (Amazon or AliExpress)
• ESP8266 D1 Mini NodeMcu 4M (Amazon or AliExpress)

Updates (via Codsworth)

• More stable payloads , no memory errors or reloading pages
• Updated esp-host to include payloads from ps4-playground
• Added file compression - save space and serve payloads quickly.
• Upgraded payload index to a better design thanks to pearlxcore

To-Do

• Add ability to upload files/payloads

Notice and credits

Credit should be given to original authors of payloads - you know who you are.

How to run PS4 exploit offline using ESP-12E (ESP8266)

PS4 with ESP8266 7 seconds for the hen + playground

 

[biibop]

@Codsworth
These are the most used (and useful) payloads for 4.55 afaik:

• HEN (v1.4 by xVortex )
• FTP (v1.2 by xVortex)
• Dumper (v1.7 by xVortex)
• Disable updates
• Enable updates
• Enable Web Browser
• App to USB (v12 by Stooged)
• DB SG Backup (v2 by Stooged)

Then there's PS4-HEN-VR that's used for VR and also 4.05 users to run 4.55 backups

You could use Pearlxcore's playground although its missing Enable Updates (not a big deal) DB Backup and the Dumper.

 

[spider197312]

@Codsworth

I believe that for stable operation of the payloads they need to be run through the original exploit is "original "then all the payloads are working optimally.

https://www.psxhax.com/threads/bin2js-guide-to-convert-ps4-payload-bin-to-payload-js-files.4783/

Original.rar

 

[spider197312]

@Codsworth

AppToUsb

AppToUsb.js

 

[biibop]

@Codsworth

This might just be what you're looking for

https://github.com/c0d3m4st4/PiXploitHost

You've got the latest payloads in js format. Please remember to credit c0d3m4st4 if you end up using them. Pearlxcore pretty much ripped his work in his playground release without even mentioning his name.

PS: also, Update blocker was developed by CelesteBlue if im not mistaken

 

[pearlxcore]

@biibop dude ever since i share my own modified playground for 1st time to my friend I always gave credit to him.

FYI I also put his name on my repo and last night I did some change on last sentences maybe I accidentally erased some. If I want to rip ppl's work then I don't need to mention the creators of the payload dude.

 

[biibop]

@nzie I didnt know about that (how could I though?) I apologize for using some harsh wording on my previous comment.

I read c0d3m4st4's comment where he explained how you copied his html, js, and css and I didnt see you giving him credit on github.

I would ask you please to credit him on your github page, though. I'm sure you didnt do it intentionally.

 

[pearlxcore]

@biibop nevermind that. How I can message you in private?

 

[hosam]

@Codsworth there is a tool to convert .bin payload to .js format located in:

https://www.psxhax.com/threads/bin2js-guide-to-convert-ps4-payload-bin-to-payload-js-files.4783/

 

[biibop]

@nzie There's no PM system afaik

btw, I see you've edited your github readme to say you're pissed off for "ppl saying I am ripping ppl's work" but you still haven't credited c0d3m4st4 for some odd reason

/offtopic

 

[pearlxcore]

Yeah i already erased the whole it to avoid misunderstanding @biibop