An (Fake Package) is a modified version of a standard PlayStation 4 .pkg file, used primarily in the homebrew scene to install custom applications, game backups, or patches on jailbroken consoles . Core Characteristics
: Tools that allow you to install these files over a network (via LAN or FTP) rather than just using slow USB drives . Installation Basics Format your Drive : Use an exFAT or FAT32 external drive. ps4-fpkg
: You cannot install an fPKG on a standard retail PS4. The console must be running a Homebrew Enabler (HEN) like GoldHEN to bypass Sony's official license checks . An (Fake Package) is a modified version of
: Official-style tools used to "build" the packages. : You cannot install an fPKG on a standard retail PS4
: Unlike official Sony packages that use encrypted licenses, fPKGs are typically built with a generic passcode (often 00000000000000000000000000000000 ) so they can be decrypted and installed by homebrew-enabled systems .