r/PS4Mods • • Aug 02 '26

/r/PS4Mods 2026 update: what’s allowed going forward (ask questions here)

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Hey everyone,

Sub’s been getting a lot more traffic lately so I figured it was time to update how we’re running things. Sticking this so it’s easy to find, but treat it like a discussion too. If something’s unclear, weird, or you think we’re missing a rule, say so in the comments.

Big change:
We used to keep this place pretty much visual/hardware only. Shells, paint, LEDs, that kind of thing. Going forward, software and firmware mods are fine too. Homebrew tools, themes, jailbreak discussion, internal upgrades, all good.

Still a PS4 modding sub. Show your work, ask questions, share guides. Cool.

Rules I’m thinking (open to feedback):

  1. PS4 mods only. Hardware or software. If it isn’t related to modding a PS4, it doesn’t belong here.

  2. No piracy. This one’s non-negotiable.

    • No links to games, dumps, FPKGs, ISOs, torrents, Mega folders full of games, etc.
    • No “where can I download X?”
    • No requesting copyrighted games.

    Talking about homebrew/tools/firmware is fine. Using the sub as a free game board is not. We’ll remove it and ban if needed.

  3. Show your work when you can. Photos/video for hardware posts help a lot. “Is this possible?” with zero detail is gonna get ignored or removed.

  4. Don’t be a dick. Basic Reddit stuff. No scams, no doxxing, no selling sketchy stolen/hacked accounts.

  5. Credit people. If you’re posting someone else’s mod/design, say so.

  6. Be careful. Mods can brick consoles or make a mess. You’re responsible for your own hardware. We’re not tech support for every possible disaster, but people here are usually helpful if you give decent info (model, firmware, what you already tried).

That’s the rough plan.

Curious what you all think. Anything you’d add, drop, or tighten up? Especially around software/firmware, since that’s the new part. Drop questions or suggestions below and I’ll reply as I can.


r/PS4Mods • • 1h ago

Silly mistake

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I unplugged my PS4 Pro from the power while it was in rest mode yesterday. Tried powering it on today and it has gone in safe mode. I was running 13.02 with the recent jailbreak.

After following the instructions, I have reinstalled the software again from the PlayStation website and unfortunately it has updated to 14.00 and all my games gone😭

Is there a way I can revert or downgrade to the previous version, because the playstation is useless since I can't use it.


r/PS4Mods • • 20h ago

Title: FINALLY JAILBROKE MY PS4! 🔥😭 Installing games and having an absolute blast! 🎮

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IT FINALLY HAPPENED! 😭🔥

After all the waiting, I finally jailbroke my PS4, and now I'm installing games! 🎮❤️

Honestly, the feeling is amazing. Seeing everything work after finally getting through the process is so satisfying! I've been so excited about this, and now I can finally enjoy it. 🥹🔥

My PS4 gaming era just got a whole lot better! 😂🎮

Just wanted to share my happiness with fellow PS4 gamers!

LET THE GAMING BEGIN! 🕹️🔥❤️


r/PS4Mods • • 13h ago

[Release] I got Stremio torrents streaming directly on a jailbroken PS4 (no PC, no debrid): a GMCA fork

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I've been working on getting torrent streaming running natively on the PS4, and it's at a point where I'm happy to share it.

https://github.com/amansingh909/gamepad-media-center-aggregator/

It's a fork of [GMCA] by thcolin, the controller-first media client that already does Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and Stremio on PS4. The original can't play Stremio's torrent sources on the console because there's no torrent engine there. This fork adds one: libtorrent runs inside the app, so torrent rows from addons like Torrentio just play. No PC on the network and no debrid account.

**What you get on top of normal GMCA**

- Torrent streaming on the PS4 itself. Short loading screen, then it plays. It doesn't upload anything unless something is playing, and it deletes the data shortly after you stop.
- Faster starts: it keeps its peer list between launches and adds public trackers. Optional UPnP if your router supports it.
- Smoother playback on big releases. Torrents with large pieces used to stall even at 4 MB/s; the player's next pieces now download first.
- HEVC and HDR actually show a picture instead of a blue screen, plus a "Light HEVC decoding" option (on by default) that keeps 1080p HEVC smooth.
- Better source list: sorted by quality and health, live peer count on the highlighted torrent, and you can pick a source for TV episodes.
- Continue Watching synced with your Stremio account, resume for torrents, an audio language setting.
- Downloads with automatic fallback to the next source, plus season downloads.
- Fixes: the PS4 keyboard's X and O were swapped, and the Files tab showed nothing.

**Install**

You need a GoldHEN PS4. Grab the .pkg from the [latest release](https://github.com/amansingh909/gamepad-media-center-aggregator/releases/latest) and install it. If you already have GMCA, it updates it in place and keeps your sign-in. Updates for this build come from my fork.

Honest limits

- 4K is too heavy for the PS4's CPU. Stick to 1080p rows.
- HDR colours look a bit washed out. The PS4 build can't do proper HDR conversion.
- Weak torrents (a handful of peers) will still buffer. Nothing can fix that.
- HTTPS trackers don't work (no TLS on the PS4 build). DHT and the other trackers find plenty.
- Tested on my own console. Some newer bits (episode source picker, downloads from the X menu, the Files tab) passed testing on my PC but haven't had much console time yet.

I've sent the general PS4 fixes (crash, frozen timers and the keyboard fix) upstream to GMCA as well, since they help everyone.

Feedback and bug reports are welcome on the [GitHub issues](https://github.com/amansingh909/gamepad-media-center-aggregator/issues).

Happy Streaming!


r/PS4Mods • • 4h ago

Are the new ps3/wii emus stable on the ps4?

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r/PS4Mods • • 41m ago

I’m thinking about buying a modified PS5; what do you think? I’ve run into some issues with my PS4.

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I’ve heard about some major developments—emulators have even made it to consoles, which is just incredible! I’m actually considering getting one for this very reason. What do you all think?


r/PS4Mods • • 10h ago

Questions about jailbreaking

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I am thinking about jailbreaking my 12.52 PS4 (I dont use it anymore and i was hoping this could revive it) but I have a couple of questions I was hoping someone could answer.

1- Do I loose my already installed games (my accounts games) or progression?

2- How does installing games on a jailbroken ps4 actually work? Im guessing you cant just enter the store and install anything you want.

3- Can I at any time if I decide to update the console and 'stop' the jailbreak do so? Or would my ps4 become unusable or something by doing so.

Thank you all for your time in advance I am new to jailbreaking and I dont want to do it without some previous knowledge.


r/PS4Mods • • 4h ago

How install pc mod on ps4 for Elden ring

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r/PS4Mods • • 13h ago

What should i install or need on may jailbroken ps4?

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I just jailbroken my PS4 but i don't know the "essentials" to download, like i don't know what to install since in new so i would like to know what stuff should i try or download


r/PS4Mods • • 10h ago

Minecraft Dungeons offline Tower patch for PS4 — daily rotation and manual cycling

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r/PS4Mods • • 10h ago

JB ps4 will not turn on

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Hi guys. I recently JB my ps4 and was working fine the first two days.
Once I turned my ps4 off, it never came back on.
I tried safe mode as well and still nothing
Help me pleaseeeee


r/PS4Mods • • 15h ago

pvz gw1

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hello, recently elysiumnet got gw1 working on ps4 and ps5 with coop but only garden ops and nothing more you dont get character unlocks or seed packets what i wanted to ask is is there some way to get character unlocks and seed packets natively without using the elysium server i asked the creator and he said that hes scared of infringing on copyright which is why he didnt add unlocks or seeds any and all help would be really appreciated


r/PS4Mods • • 8h ago

Quick question

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r/PS4Mods • • 8h ago

What can I do with this firmware?

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r/PS4Mods • • 8h ago

Does anybody know why i get this? (An error has occurred in the system software (CE-36329-3)). I'm using sistro browser method

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r/PS4Mods • • 9h ago

Besoin d’un petit renseignement

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Bonjour bonjour j’ai une ps4 en version 6.51, que puis je en faire ?


r/PS4Mods • • 18h ago

Where to find the dlcs

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I have the license unlocked but the actual maps aren’t present does anyone have the map pkgs ?


r/PS4Mods • • 10h ago

Controles genéricos en ps4

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r/PS4Mods • • 12h ago

Disc Drive broken

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r/PS4Mods • • 13h ago

anyone why no one made pkg for skate 3 ps4 yet ?

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r/PS4Mods • • 13h ago

me recomendem jogos de ps4 pra jogar o final de semana inteiro

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r/PS4Mods • • 17h ago

Resident Evil 2 on Ps4 JB

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I get "Play Data cannot be sent without a network connection"

Is there any bypass 🙏


r/PS4Mods • • 15h ago

Transferring files over FTP

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r/PS4Mods • • 1d ago

Limbo on PS4Pro

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SwitchEmu on ps4 who would have thought.


r/PS4Mods • • 21h ago

hey guys i was wondering if i jailbreaked my ps4 can i download games directly in my ps without needing a hard drive or a usb drive

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