Originally posted by stathisdagreek
i know my question is kinda dumb but....how do i jailbreak my ps3? Ive tried going on sites but they use terms i dont understand
Downgrading
(Q) When i bought my PS3, the firmware was above 3.55/My family member updated my console when i was out

, how can i have jailbreak my console ?
(A) You need to downgrade your PS3, this is rather a tedious process, involving soldering several wires to your PS3, but in the future we will have solderless models of these products, for information on how to downgrade, check these threads:
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Q.) Can 4.xx CFW be installed on 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, NO and NO, you need to DOWNGRADE to a 3.55 Firmware.
Q.) Can i Software Downgrade from 4.xx OFW ?
A.) NO, at the moment you MUST, use a Hardware Flasher, like Progskeet or E3, if you are comfortable with soldering, then Progskeet is the recommended device.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 installing a 4.xx CFW ?
A.) Yes, as with all OFW’s or CFW’s you have a chance of bricking, with CFW’s your chances of bricking become a lot higher, when you dont read.
Q.) Can i brick my PS3 by downgrading ?
A.) Of course you can, but most bricks occur due to user error.
Q.) Who is to blame for any bricks ?
A.) You as the user are, most bricks are down to user error, take your time to read, take your time to understand, take all the time possible and have some patience, it will pay off and be rewarding in the end.
Q.) I want to downgrade my PS3, but im either too afraid or i have zero soldering skills, can someone do it for me ?
A.) Well doing something yourself, is always rewarding, but if you don’t have the confidence, you don’t have the confidence, so you can ask anyone from the trusted downgraders thread:
Trusted PS3 Downgrade Providers