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.

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PS4 with ESP8266 7 seconds for the hen + playground

 

[jenev]

hello help me. I have ps4 software 4.55 and chip esp8266 sega games emulator is going to me but ps4 games when I download pkg not me (CAN NOT USE THE CONTENT, USE THE CONTENT, PURCHASE IT FTOM PLAYSTATION STORE) I read something on the forums from the license to erase the psstore but I do not go online anymore because I know the update do you know what to do? what do I do to get ps4 pkg games installed?

 

[Keeperdy]

@muxi
What ESP firmware did you do backup successfully on?

 

[muxi]

Retrogamer74 V3 Version 1.0.0

 

[jenev]

esphostmulti

the application installs everything. but ps4 games are locked?

 

[muxi]

The firmware of Retrogamer runs smoothly, but the GUI is too cumbersome for me and the font is very small, barely for me to read. The Keeperdy GUI is clearer, minimalist, and has everything I need.

@jenev You must load the HEN before starting a game. And only your dumped fake pkgs will work with it.

 

[Keeperdy]

@muxi
via browser backup works perfectly, via guidance - no, two different exploits tried

I will try some more variants and make a new version asap

 

[muxi]

@Keeperdy Ok, thanks anyway for your effort, I prefer the method over the guidance. I can also load the BackUp and Dumper payload with the original over PC as they are less commonly used.

...but of course it would be better to have a fully functional firmware that also runs on the manual.

The payloads on Retrogamer's V3 all seem to be working over the guidance, including the Dumper. Maybe you will be able to get the payloads to work on your Firmware (Dumper and BackUp over the guidance) with his help - if you get the necessary informations.

The enable browser Payload is needed only once and could be transfered via "Original". Would it be possible to add "HEN+VR" instead? That would be great!

 

[Keeperdy]

@muxi
Yes, sure, everything is possible. I've made already stable version with backup working via guidance, but dumper is still pain in the a.. Moreover, I tried all possible firmwares - nobody can start dumper via guidance/browser - everythings loads, but no message "waiting for game to launch", even codemaster asked xvortex about it on github.

RetroGamer's firmware makes dumper work normally, but he also uses xvortex dumper v1.7, what's wrong with this payload?!?!?! It is better to use it via PC!!!

 

[muxi]

@Keeperdy That's the big question - how did Retrogamer make this dumper payload work, even though it's the same all others use in their firmwares?

 

[Keeperdy]

@muxi Yes, I found out what was the problem!!! Everything works fine now!!! Best combination for such tools: HEN + BackUp or Dumper - processing speed is two-three times higher!!!