For firmware 9.00 only – lower firmwares skip to Step 2.
update.pup and place it inside:PS4/UPDATE/update.pup✅ Success = GoldHEN notification on PS4
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The latest GoldHEN updates have made the PS4 scene more accessible than ever. With the addition of the in-game cheat menu and plugin support, the console feels truly customized. ps4 goldhen tutorial upd
Remember, stability varies by firmware. Firmware 9.00 and below tend to be the most stable, while higher firmwares (10.50+) are impressive feats of engineering but may be slightly less stable.
Happy Modding!
Did this guide help you? Let us know in the comments below which firmware version you are running! For firmware 9
To update GoldHEN on your PS4 as of April 2026, the latest stable release is GoldHEN v2.4b18.8
, which includes a new patch menu, improved FTP speeds, and official support for firmwares up to Preparation & Requirements Supported Firmwares: GoldHEN now officially supports firmwares 9.00, 11.00, 12.00, and 12.02
. There is no public jailbreak for versions above 11.02, though work on 13.00 is ongoing. You will need a USB drive formatted to Get the latest goldhen.bin Cyro's official source GoldHEN GitHub Update Tutorial Prepare the USB: goldhen.bin file to the root of your USB drive and rename it exactly to payload.bin Disable Auto-Updates: Navigate to Settings > System > Automatic Downloads Rename the payload file to update
and uncheck everything to prevent the PS4 from updating to unsupported firmware. Insert and Run: Restart your PS4 to ensure no previous jailbreak is active. Insert the USB and run your chosen exploit method (e.g., via PC/Raspberry Pi or for disc-based consoles). Payload Transfer: The exploit will automatically detect payload.bin
on your USB, transfer it to the PS4's internal storage, and boot the updated GoldHEN. Once loaded, go to Settings > System Information to confirm you are running version New v2.4b18.8 Features
Here’s a clean, easy-to-follow write-up for updating your PS4 GoldHEN setup. You can use this for a blog post, forum guide, or personal notes.
The 9.00 firmware is the most recommended because it uses a simple USB exfathax trigger. Here is the UPD method for 2026.