New PS4 harddrive for CFW and Goldhen?

[Gazman1870]

I have a PS4 with a newly fitted hard drive, can I download custom firmware so I can use goldhen on it. Thanks.

 

[PSXHAX]

If the PS4's firmware is 9.00 or below you can jailbreak it to use Goldhen homebrew enabler.

 

[Gazman1870]

It's a ps4 I'm getting from someone, how will I know what firmware is on it if the hard drive has been replaced?

 

[PSXHAX]

The easiest way is to fire it up and make sure it works, then check under System Settings for the firmware version it's currently on (9.00 and below for Goldhen).

Settings > System > System Information. Check under the system software version.

 

[Gazman1870]

So the firmware isn't tied to the motherboard changing the hard drive is enough

 

[PSXHAX]

When turning on the PS4, if it's above 9.00 firmware I'd pass on it should you wish to use the console with Goldhen.

If you're tech-savvy and have time to mess with swapping PS4 internal components like motherboards further research is recommended.. much is detailed in other topics, youtube, etc.