[GH-ISSUE #2875] [Feature Request]: Installing firmware using the .PUP file from Sony's Website #922

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opened 2026-02-27 21:08:55 +03:00 by kerem · 3 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:55 +03:00

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Originally created by @Fuoxden on GitHub (May 3, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2875

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.

Description

To use rpcs3 you are forced to use the .PUP file off of Sony's Official website to install firmware.

You can also get a ps4 .PUP file from Sony's website.

So could shadps4 do the same thing that rpcs3 does? So being able to install the firmware using the .PUP file?

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The reason why i think this would be beneficial is mostly for convenience, And usability, Using the .PUP is much more easier to do then using a Jailbroken ps4, It would be more convenience for newer users of shadps4!

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Originally created by @Fuoxden on GitHub (May 3, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2875 ### Checklist - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. ### Description To use rpcs3 you are forced to use the .PUP file off of Sony's Official website to install firmware. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/22d81edc-1687-452b-aeb0-eded0c880c7d) You can also get a ps4 .PUP file from Sony's website. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2853bbf6-65aa-498a-8f30-d792a8aa7fff) So could shadps4 do the same thing that rpcs3 does? So being able to install the firmware using the .PUP file? ### Reason The reason why i think this would be beneficial is mostly for convenience, And usability, Using the .PUP is much more easier to do then using a Jailbroken ps4, It would be more convenience for newer users of shadps4! ### Examples _No response_

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kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:55 +03:00

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@StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025):

This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them.
In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server.

@StevenMiller123 commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025): This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them. In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server.

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:55 +03:00

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@Fuoxden commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025):

This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them.
In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server.

I understand, it was just something I thought about, because I only recently found out you could download the ps4 .PUP firmware file from the official website, I understand and respect the Decision

@Fuoxden commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025): > This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them. > In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server. I understand, it was just something I thought about, because I only recently found out you could download the ps4 .PUP firmware file from the official website, I understand and respect the Decision

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:55 +03:00

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@red-prig commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025):

This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them.
In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server.

I understand, it was just something I thought about, because I only recently found out you could download the ps4 .PUP firmware file from the official website, I understand and respect the Decision

This has nothing to do with Decision, it is literally impossible at the moment, as the encryption keys are unknown.

@red-prig commented on GitHub (May 3, 2025): > > This isn't feasible to accomplish, as Sony's firmware PUPs are encrypted and we cannot properly decrypt them. > > In addition, it isn't that hard or time consuming to dump firmware libraries from a jailbroken PS4. If you're struggling with that step, you should ask for help in the shadPS4 Discord server. > > I understand, it was just something I thought about, because I only recently found out you could download the ps4 .PUP firmware file from the official website, I understand and respect the Decision This has nothing to do with Decision, it is literally impossible at the moment, as the encryption keys are unknown.

kerem referenced this issue

2026-02-27 21:14:08 +03:00

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