presence06 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 How cool would it be to jailbreak an iPhone using an Android phone? Alright, I?m already getting off topic, but you can jailbreak your PlayStation 3 using an Android phone. This method follows the news that one hacker was able to find a way to jailbreak (or ? with more contextual relevance ? mod) your console with nothing but a USB drive. He was selling that solution for $150, but this one is completely free if you already own an Android-based handset.ps3 slim phat You can click here to find instructions on how to do this, and a list of compatible phones can be found here. Not all phones are supported, but they have a list of devices which they?re targeting and it?s possible more will be added over time. I?ll be trying this out with my T-Mobile G1 as support for the EVO 4G I own isn?t yet finished. After you?ve done it, it?s up to you to find out what you can do with a newly-jailbroken PS3. Google?s calling your name. [update]: As one commenter pointed out, it?d be rather irresponsible for us not to warn you of the potential dangers of doing this. Not only do you risk the working health of your console or phone (not likely, but possible with any hack like this), you also risk losing the ability to play games online. Sony does have the ability to block your entire console from ever signing into the PSN, and they?ll use that if you?re caught (even if what you?re doing isn?t illegal, I?m sure they?re protected in their terms of use that you agreed to). If you?re not worried about your ability to play online, then this warning doesn?t fully apply to you. I still urge caution when doing anything like this, though. Check to see if your device is on the list to be able to do it, but sounds pretty cool. Better than dishing out $150 for a USB Stick. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPyro Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 *wrong thread* (Firmware update 3.42 out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Flash Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I just got a desire last week but my PS3 just YLOD'd on me. I haven't been following the news on it but what would the benefits be in doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presence06 Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 I just got a desire last week but my PS3 just YLOD'd on me. I haven't been following the news on it but what would the benefits be in doing this? It gives you the option to "Backup" your games to the hard drive. That's really the only thing I've been reading :laugh: But I personally would only do it for that but I just read an Article on Gizmodo that says if you play online with a Hacked for JB PS3 Sony would send the 5-0 to your house? Not sure if it's true but not sure if I want to take the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 It gives you the option to "Backup" your games to the hard drive. That's really the only thing I've been reading :laugh: But I personally would only do it for that but I just read an Article on Gizmodo that says if you play online with a Hacked for JB PS3 Sony would send the 5-0 to your house? Not sure if it's true but not sure if I want to take the chance. Doubtful, they'll just ban the console, which I guess they've started doing. Also read they're trying to do a hack using the Dualshock 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I might just have to purchase a PS3 soon :p But I don't see many games I want to play :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I knew the N900 could do it, but I didn't know my Desire could do it. I knew it was being worked on, but no idea it was complete! (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I knew the N900 could do it, but I didn't know my Desire could do it. I knew it was being worked on, but no idea it was complete! Works fine with OD 4.0.4 as I did it all last night :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltLife Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Mines listed, but I've already updated my console..... Other than BC I'm not sure this is really worth it to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject Delta Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 It gives you the option to "Backup" your games to the hard drive. That's really the only thing I've been reading :laugh: But I personally would only do it for that but I just read an Article on Gizmodo that says if you play online with a Hacked for JB PS3 Sony would send the 5-0 to your house? Not sure if it's true but not sure if I want to take the chance. Jailbreaking isn't illegal, it's just a violation of TOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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