While newer exploits like BD-JB (Blu-ray exploit) or Vue After Free technically cover ranges including 8.52, they are often more complex to set up or less stable than the established 9.00 method. Benefits of a Jailbroken PS4
) to block Sony's update servers and redirect you to exploit hosts. Run the Exploit
: Format a USB drive to FAT32 or exFAT. Create a folder named PS4 , and inside that, a folder named UPDATE . Place the firmware file there and rename it to PS4UPDATE.PUP .
As of now, there is no web-based exploit, no offline jailbreak, and no software tool for 8.52. If you are on 8.52, you are currently stuck with official firmware.
The "golden rule" of jailbreaking is to stay on the lowest possible firmware. Lower firmwares often have more "entry points" for developers to find new exploits. The Case for Updating to 9.00:
April 2026 , PlayStation 4 consoles running firmware can be jailbroken using several different methods. While you can run homebrew on 8.52 directly, the general consensus in the scene is that it is often more stable and beneficial to update to a specific higher firmware depending on which exploit you prefer. Current Status and Recommendations PSFree Exploit : Firmware 8.52 is natively supported by the PSFree webkit exploit