PS4 Homebrew Store (5.05)
The PS4 Homebrew Store by LightningMods allows you to download various homebrew applications directly to your PS4. You can find retro emulators or even versions of Plex and Crunchyroll that do not require PSN sign-in to work. This guide will show you how to download applications from the PS4 Homebrew Store on 5.05.
Required Downloads
PlayStation 4 on Firmware 5.05
- Firmware 5.05 is required to access the HEN web exploit and install the PS4 Homebrew Store
- PS4’s on lower firmware should update manually via USB storage
- There is currently no known way to downgrade your PS4 firmware
- Old PS4 Bundles released before 2018 can be found with their base firmware 5.05 or below
5.05 HEN Exploit
- You must have the HEN exploit active to access the Package Installer in [★Debug Settings]
- The HEN exploit requires a PS4 on 5.05 firmware
Internet Connection
- An internet connection is required to download apps from the PS4 Homebrew Store
USB Drive with 512MB Free Space
- A USB storage device will be needed to install the PS4 Homebrew Store
.pkgfile onto your PS4
Installing the PS4 Homebrew Store
- Copy
store.pkgto the root of your USB storage device - Insert the USB storage device into your PS4 and power it on
- Go to [Settings] -> [User’s Guide / Helpful Info] -> [User’s Guide] to launch the web exploit page
You will need to change your DNS settings to access the web exploit page via the [User’s Guide]. - Select [PS4] -> [HEN]
- Press the [PS] button when the exploit is successful
If you receive any errors such as [There is not enough free system memory.], reload the exploit page and try again. Deleting browser cookies and website data from the Internet Browser settings may increase success rate. - Go to [Settings] -> [★Debug Settings] -> [Game] -> [Package Installer]
- Select
store.pkgand wait for the process to finish
- Press the [PS] button to go back to the Home Menu
Using the PS4 Homebrew Store
From your PS4 Home Menu, launch the PS4 Homebrew Store
Press [Cross] if prompted to update the app and wait for the process to finish
You can PS4 Homebrew Store contains useful utilities and homebrew games. Browse with the [D-Pad] or search by name
You can load more pages by pressing [Down] on the [D-Pad]
You can press [Option] to see all your installed games / apps or jump directly to a page
Select an application to install with [Cross] then select [Download] and wait for the download to complete
Press [Cross] to confirm the installation of the app in the background
Press the [PS] button to find your application in the Home Menu after it has installed
PS4 Homebrew
Enable Offline Remote Play (5.05)
- Enable Remote Play on your 5.05 PS4 without signing into the PlayStation Network
Install Games to External HDD
- Play games directly from your external HDD by configuring it as an extended storage device
PS4Cheater – Create Your Own Cheats
- Create your own custom cheats for your PS4 games using this Windows application
- PS4Cheater allows you to edit numerical values in your games, such as currency or item quantity