
(Minimum 8MB USB stick is recommended, USB 2.0 is preferred over USB 3.0) THIS CANNOT BE AVOIDED, IT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXPLOIT! You will need a dedicated USB stick with the EXFATHAX *.IMGimaged onto it in order to exploit 9.00 firmware: Recommended Tutorial (BASIC ONLINE METHOD): (Note: Either is fine to use, Exfathax_pico.img is simply smaller in size) Remove the USB from your computer and plug in to the PS4

MD5 CHECK ANY PUP FILES BEFORE INSTALLATION! - HERE Make a folder on the root of your USB stick called, inside that a folder called, and put the for your chosen firmware in there (PUP's are found below).

On PC: Format your stick to EXFAT using any suitable formatting tool. If this doesn't work a full factory format will be required to remove the pending update nag.

To enter SAFE MODE, shut down your PS4, hold power to turn it back on and keep holding until you hear the second beep.

