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If the patch worked, the console will no longer throw error 1302 because it is now looking for BD handshake version 9.00, and your drive is either compatible or bypassed. The firmware will install, and you will see a successful boot.
You can only revert to a firmware that was previously installed on your system. If your PS4 was manufactured with a version higher than 9.00, or updated directly from 9.00 to 13.02, you cannot go back to 9.00. The Truth About 13.02 to 9.00 Downgrading in 2026
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The PlayStation 4 scene thrives on customization, homebrew, and backups. However, most of these capabilities rely entirely on specific system firmware vulnerabilities. Firmware 9.00 remains the holy grail for many users because it features a highly stable, untethered exploit via a simple USB drive.
Sites that make you fill out offers or download suspicious executable files ( .exe or .pkg ) on your PC to "unlock" a PS4 downgrading tool.
If the patch worked, the console will no longer throw error 1302 because it is now looking for BD handshake version 9.00, and your drive is either compatible or bypassed. The firmware will install, and you will see a successful boot.
You can only revert to a firmware that was previously installed on your system. If your PS4 was manufactured with a version higher than 9.00, or updated directly from 9.00 to 13.02, you cannot go back to 9.00. The Truth About 13.02 to 9.00 Downgrading in 2026
Answer key / model responses (for graders)
The PlayStation 4 scene thrives on customization, homebrew, and backups. However, most of these capabilities rely entirely on specific system firmware vulnerabilities. Firmware 9.00 remains the holy grail for many users because it features a highly stable, untethered exploit via a simple USB drive.
Sites that make you fill out offers or download suspicious executable files ( .exe or .pkg ) on your PC to "unlock" a PS4 downgrading tool.