PS4/PS5 Jailbreak News: New Kernel Exploit, Y2JB Updates, etaHEN Features, PS5 Game Dumper & More!

Brief Summary:
If you're keeping up with the jailbreaking scene on PlayStation, this video is packed with the latest breakthroughs and promising updates! TheFlow has dropped a brand new kernel exploit for both PS4 and PS5, potentially opening doors for higher firmware jailbreaks. Major progress is also unfolding with Y2JB and several new tools, including Netflix-N-Hack and a PS5 app dumper, plus nifty new features in etaHEN, Itemzflow, and the Apollo Save Tool.

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1. TheFlow's New Kernel Exploit: A Game Changer

The video kicks off with excitement around TheFlow's latest kernel exploit for the PS4 and PS5. This breakthrough works on PS4 firmware up to version 13.00 and PS5 up to 12.00, but is patched in 13.02/12.02 and above. This means users on these versions could soon enjoy jailbreaking features previously unavailable on newer firmware.

"TheFlow just casually dropped a new kernel exploit for the PS4 and PS5, which works up to 13.00 firmware on the PS4 and 12.00 firmware on the PS5."

However, to actually jailbreak with this, you'll need a compatible userland exploit (which helps launch the kernel exploit from within the system). Currently, options like the Lua and YouTube exploits won't work due to technical constraints.

"It looks like the Lua exploit and YouTube exploit would not be able to be used to chain with this kernel exploit to jailbreak."

So, the available options to pair with the new kernel exploit are Mastercore, Blu-ray, and WebKit exploits. On the PS4, the BD (Blu-ray Disc) jailbreak exploiting up to firmware 12.50 stands out as the best bet for now.

Interestingly, TheFlow humorously named this kernel exploit the "poop exploit," showing that the scene still doesn't take itself too seriously:

"That's probably one of the weirdest names we've had so far for a kernel exploit. But, of course, TheFlow created it, so he gets to name it."

There's a sliver of hope for Lua or YouTube exploits in the future, as TheFlow suggests it's "not impossible", just much trickier:

"It's not impossible with Lua or Y2JB. You just need to find a way to increment F count."

Overall, expect the Blu-ray method for PS4 to land first, but there's a distant possibility for other methods down the road, especially if TheFlow releases his private Blu-ray exploit.

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2. Y2JB Progress: Smoother, Faster, and More Stable

The YouTube Jailbreak project—Y2JB—is also picking up speed. While version 1.2 isn't fully public yet, a beta is out now with notable improvements:

• Displays your firmware version in notifications for easier setup.
• Runs faster and more stable than earlier versions.
• Easier to install if you follow directions (FTP into your console, navigate to the YouTube app's folder, and replace the appropriate files).

"Now when you load it, it will actually display your firmware version in the notification. And it's just a lot faster and more stable than it was previously."

A particularly helpful tip is setting file permissions properly, ensuring your changes can't be overwritten:

"Right click on the splash.html file and set the file permissions to 444, which will prevent it from getting overwritten."

The video recommends waiting for the full version 1.2 release unless you really want to try out the beta.

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3. Netflix-N-Hack: New Entry Point Possibilities

Next up, the focus turns to Netflix-N-Hack, a creative new project by EarthOnion (known for their YouTube ad block plugin). This isn't a full jailbreak yet, but it's a significant step toward using Netflix as an entry point for PS5 exploit development.

The method leverages a "man-in-the-middle attack" to inject code onto the Netflix error screen, which is pretty clever!

"We have the ability to inject custom JavaScript into the Netflix PS5 error screen by intercepting Netflix's request to localhost."

So far, it's confirmed working on firmware 5.00 up to 9.00, and may work with newer ones. Interestingly, someone even managed to turn the Netflix splash screen into a playable game!

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4. New Potential Game Exploit: Arcade Spirits

Another interesting tidbit is about a game called Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers. This title might become a new save game exploit entry point, making exploit setups much easier, especially compared to Japanese-only games that are hard to find.

"With this game, it is readily available in most markets. Not only that, but it's pretty cheap… It would be a much better option than the current Japanese-only games that we have to use at the moment for the save game exploit."

However, the host reminds viewers this is just an idea—no projects or code are out yet. But keep your eyes peeled if you want to help push the scene forward!

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5. etaHEN & Itemzflow: Useful New Features

There's great news for users who love etaHEN and Itemzflow, tools essential for homebrew and file management:

• etaHEN's overlays can now be moved to any corner of your screen
• It can show your console's IP address in the overlay for easier remote access.

"You can now move the overlay to all four corners of the screen… it now has an IP address section you can enable to display your console's IP address on screen in that same overlay."

Big fixes also rolled into Itemzflow:

• When copying game dumps (like from USB to internal storage),
• File permissions are correctly set automatically (no more broken dumps or black screens!).
• No more need to manually adjust permissions via FTP.

"If you use this new test build, it will automatically apply the correct permissions to be able to launch the application after it's been copied to the internal storage or an internal M.2 drive."

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6. PS5 App Dumper: Making Game Dumps Playable

Echo Stretch has released a new PS5 app dumper, now at version 1.02 beta. The big improvement: it not only dumps your game files, but also decrypts executables – an essential step to play the dumps on a jailbroken PS5.

"It will also decrypt the executables, which is a vital step in actually making any of your game dumps playable on a jailbroken PS5."

How it works:

1. Insert an XFAT-formatted USB drive into your PS5.
2. Load the game, then inject the payload using something like Netcat GUI or the homebrew launcher.
3. Once it's done, you use a script to fake-sign the executables, making the dump runnable (if the game is compatible).

Some games still don't fully work, but this is a big leap forward!

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7. PS4 Apollo Save Tool: Smart Updates for Game Saves

Finally, there's an update to the Apollo Save Tool, an indispensable app for managing PS4 and PS5 game saves:

• Automatically detects your system's language for easier use.
• Shows detailed save information for items in the online database.
• Improved cheat code support—new codes for several games, plus better save conversion tools.
• Adds custom encryption and checksum support for tricky games like Dark Souls Remastered, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and Resident Evil 4 remake.

"There are new cheat codes added for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, plus custom encryption support and custom checksum support for Dark Souls Remastered, Dragon Ball Z: Xenoverse 2, and Resident Evil 4 Remake."

This means modding and saving your favorite games is now even easier and safer—no more corrupt saves or tedious manual fixes!

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Final Thoughts

It's an exciting time for PlayStation fans who love to unlock their consoles' true potential! From the groundbreaking poop exploit and steady Y2JB advances to creative new entry points like Netflix and fresh tools like the PS5 app dumper—the scene is more vibrant than ever in 2025. Stay tuned, try out the latest updates if you're comfortable, and remember:

"If you did, please leave a like and subscribe. And once again, I'll hopefully see you guys in the next one."

Happy hacking, and game on! 🎮✨