Select “Update via Storage Media” and the jailbreak files on your USB drive should be detected. Insert the USB drive into the PS3 and navigate to the “Settings” menu. With the jailbreak files now on your USB drive, it’s time to jailbreak your PS3. Make sure to copy the files directly onto the USB drive and not into any folders. Step 4: Install the PS3 Jailbreak Files onto Your USB DriveĪfter formatting your USB drive, open the extracted jailbreak files and copy them onto your USB drive. Make sure the file system is set to FAT32 and click “Start” to begin the format. Right-click on your USB drive and select “Format”. Insert your USB drive into your computer and open “My Computer”. Now it’s time to format your USB drive to prepare it for the jailbreak. Once downloaded, extract the files onto your computer. Next, you’ll need to download the jailbreak files onto your computer.

You can check your PS3 model by looking on the back of your console for the model number. This method works with all PS3 models including the newer slim and super-slim models. The first step is to check your PS3 model to ensure it is compatible with the jailbreak. How To Jailbreak PS3 4.90 CFW with USB: Step 1: Check Your PS3 Model