PS5 System Software / Firmware 24.04-09.40.00 Live, Don't Update!

Following their previous revision, today Sony pushed live PS5 System Software / Firmware 24.04-09.40.00.08-00.00.00.0.1 adding the ability to join Discord Voice Chat directly from the PlayStation 5 console among the 'stability improvement' changes of PS5 update 24.04-09.40.00 detailed in the v9.40 changelog below.

As always, DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS5 Game Backups and PlayStation 5 homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a full PS5 Jailbreak Exploit (PS5Jailbreak Status) in the PS5Scene becomes publicly available... or testing PS5 Game Backup File Dumps and PS4 FPKGs on PS5 with PS5 Hacked consoles using the 4.03 PS5HEN PS4 FPKG Enabler, 4.50 PS5HEN PS4 FPKG Enabler or 4.51 PS5HEN PS4 FPKG Enabler payloads or others using the PS5 Kstuff Porting Tool.

Download: PS5 Firmware 9.40.00 Update (US) / PS5 Firmware 9.40.00 Update (EU) / PS5 Firmware 9.40.00 Update (UK) / PS5 Firmware 9.40.00 Update (AU/NZ) / PS5 Firmware 9.40.00 Update (JP) / Disable PS5 Updates ELF Payload Port / Al Azif's PlayStation Blocklist

Here's the PS5 v9.40.00 Firmware Update changelog from Sony's official page: Version: 24.04-09.40.00

• Child accounts can now link and add third-party services and apps to their account for PlayStation Network to enjoy benefits and features that enhance their gameplay experience.
  • Younger players that use child accounts on PS5 can link accounts to use features like Discord voice chat, music streaming via Apple Music and Spotify, and broadcasting and sharing gameplay via YouTube and Twitch.
  • New parental controls are available for parents and guardians. These controls notify and allow them to manage their child's account links with third-party services and apps.
    Availability may vary depending on age, parental control settings, and country/region.
• You can now start or join a Discord voice chat directly from your PS5.
  Open Game Base in the control center and select the Discord tab to access your servers and direct calls.
• We’ve updated the device software for the PULSE Elite wireless headset, PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, and PlayStation Link USB adapter.
  • PlayStation Link connection stability has been improved.
  • We've fixed an issue with the PULSE Elite wireless headset that caused the power to turn off when the audio cable is connected to the audio input jack.
  • On the PULSE Elite wireless headset, the status indicator that turns on after establishing PlayStation Link connection is now less bright.
• We've improved system software performance and stability.
• We've improved the messages and usability on some screens.

Spoiler

 

[kerplunk83]

We finally see the light at the end of the tunnel...

 

[blimblim04]

We all know why, something is cooking.

You already know that $ony.

 

[hoale]

It is awesome that the finally did this, but one feature they still haven't implemented I'm sure that everyone wants is a theme option.

 

[HadesgynBr]

Now that we have some hope, no one who wanted the jailbreak would update the system.. it would be crazy.

 

[Billy Scrobes]

Man I wish I would have read up before updating. Looks like I'll be waiting a lot longer. My PS4 will have to tide me over until that day, I guess.

And @hoale, I agree with you about a PS5 theme option. I think I'll check out the PS4 scene on those in the meantime.

 

[meka]

I am staying at 8.00 and waiting for an 8.02 jailbreak

 

[aljofrank]

I’m so pumped for more progress in the ps5 scene!! I’ve had a ps5 in the closet since launch and have been waiting for the day. I have my current ps4 pro on 9.00 jailbreak, and it’s worked perfect.

But now as more games are being published as ps5 only, it’s time. I can’t wait!!