Firmware or flashing PS3. PS3 firmware in detail the worst news

The Japanese Console PS3 is a truly religious prefix of the past generation, where you can find many truly stunning games inaccessible on other platforms, for example, one of us, Uncharted, Heavy Rain and many others. Let PS3 have long been not a priority product Sony and the prices for her games slept, some owners of this console (or potential owners) are not too much want to spend money on the purchase of video games, as a result of which they resort to such a procedure as PS3 flashing.

In today's article we will see with you, whether to flash PS3, what advantages and cons will wait for you after flashing and much more. Many people think that the process of flashing is incredibly complicated, but in fact it is not so ...

Pros and cons stitched PS3

So, the most obvious plus flashing PS3 is the ability to install and play the console in absolutely any game you like is completely free of charge, which will help you keep a lot of money. Of course, if you are not against piracy, but if you are interested in this topic - it is obvious that not against.

Among other things, after flashing, you can install third-party software (homebrew). Also, after flashing, you may have the ability to run games not only with optical media (disks), but also you recorded on the HDD console and even on a USB storage, which is extremely convenient.

Now about minus flashing. After performing this procedure, there is an extremely high chance to receive the PlayStation Network account. Simply put, on the stitched PS3 you completely lose access to multiplayer games. Should I flash PS3? It depends on whether you are interested in multiplayer games or not. If you have discarded yourself a console for passing single games, then its flashing is not such a bad idea. But if you like to play FIFA or Battlefield over the network - it is not for you.

As we said at the very beginning, many people think that the console refractive requires some incredible knowledge or resources, but it is completely wrong. Perhaps the only thing you need is confidence and attentiveness. Let's see with you how to reflash PS3 yourself.

So, the first thing you need to do is check the software version that is currently installed on your PS3. You need to do the following:

• run PS3;
• open the Console Settings;
• go to the System Information section;
• find the "System Software" string.

To install a custom firmware, the version software must be installed on your PS3. 3.55 . Not 3.56 or any other version - it is 3.55. It is very important! If you try to flash your console on another version, then it will probably turn into the most real brick. Version below - Update the console, above - make a downgrade.

New firmware for console

You may have a question: what kind of firmware at all? Well, frankly, there is no accurate answer to this question. The only advice that we can give you to select firmware is to carefully read the reviews of other users who have already tried to establish it on their console. Thanks to them you will understand whether it is worth spending your time at her or not.

Firmware installation process on PS3

Let's see how to flash PS3 from a flash drive. True, to flash the console you will need a computer and a small USB storage. First you need to download the firmware file to your PC in the PUP expansion. As soon as you download it, connect the USB flash drive and open it.

Create a folder called "Update" on the flash drive, then copy the firmware file to this folder. Now rename the copied file in "ps3updat.pup". And ... It's really all that you needed to do with a flash drive. Now - insert it into your PlayStation 3 and run the console. Next, go to "Settings" → "System Update" → "Update from Media Information".

There will be scanning the inserted flash drive and information about the update file will appear on the screen, which you previously recorded on it. Make sure this is exactly what you need and select "OK" by clicking on "X". Next, accept the license agreement and select Run. And now you can only wait for the end of installing a new firmware.

Alternative way of flashing

Unfortunately, the above method is not always completed by successful flashing PS3 and you may even encounter with different errors and other unpleasant problems. If this happened to you, you will need to resort to a slightly different method: through the recovery mode of the console (Recovery Mode).

So, for starters, insert the flash drive with the firmware into the USB port of the console. Also, do not forget to connect the USB controller to it so that you can move along the recovery mode menu. Once you make sure everything is ready, follow these steps:

• hold the power button and release it as soon as the console will reboot;
• immediately after rebooting, hold down the power button again;
• hold the power button until one single and one double sound signals sound;
• after that, click the button with the PlayStation icon in the center of the USB controller connected.

Believe me, it sounds more difficult than it really is. As soon as you do the above steps, the very restoration mode will appear on the screen. Using the controller, drop in the recovery menu to the System Update item and select it. The PS3 flashing process will be performed automatically.

How to install games on the stitched PS3?

Many players who have successfully stitched their PS3 occurs quite a logical question: how to install games on the internal storage (HDD) of the console itself? Well, let's look at one of the options for recording games on HDD.

So, first, you need to establish for yourself such software as Multiman. In essence, Multiman is a file manager that will just help transfer you the desired toy to the PS3 hard drive. You will also need a computer, but considering that you have signed your own console yourself, there should be no problem with this. As soon as you have this program on the console, do the following:

• load to the PC you need toy, preferably in ISO format;
• format the USB storage to NTFS format;
• transfer the toy to this USB storage;
• insert the USB storage in the USB port on PS3;
• open the Multiman program;
• switch it to Multiman mode (Initially, the program will stand in MMCM mode (mode for playing games)):
  • press L1 or R1 to switch the type of program;
  • select the first item in the menu and find the Switch to Multiman Mode feature;
  • select this feature so that the program reboots and entered Multiman mode;
• by transferring the program to the desired mode, go to its first section and find the "PFS driver" item, after which the connected USB media is scanning;
• next, open the "File Manager" item and go to PS3 ROOT.

So, here you have to copy the game to your hard drive. Opening the File Manager, you will see a small window with a lot of folders. You need to find the "PVD_USB000" or "PVD_USB001" folder, which is responsible for the USB port on the console to which the USB storage with the game is connected.

Suppose you need a PVD_USB000 folder; Open this folder and find the folder or file with the desired toy. Using the "X" button on the controller, select the game and click on the "O" button. Next, select "Copy" in the menu "and exit the folder. Find the "dev_hdd0" folder (internal PS3 console hard drive) and open it.

If your game is in the ISO image, go to the PS3ISO folder, and simply in the folder - "Games". Now click on the "O" button on the controller and select "Paste". Agree to copy the selected file. After 10-15 minutes, the game will be on your console and you can easily launch it.

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PlayStation 3 firmware significantly expands the console functionality: you can download games from the Internet, run additional programs, copy games from friends.

• After the firmware PlayStation 3 you get the opportunity launch any game downloaded from the Internet, on your console. You will get access to all games that were issued for these consoles, as any game can be found on torrents.
• The game can be launched with both USB flash drives and hard disk (including with internal). You can copy the game to the console both through the USB flash drive and via the network.
• For the convenience of running games and get additional features, it can be installed on the console special programs: Multiman, etc.
• You can write a few games to hard drive Consoles and conveniently run them from the list. You do not need to switch BR-disks, just choose the game and run.
• Anyone the game from the Br-disc can be copied In the internal memory, and the disk after that no longer need. You can take the game from a friend or at the box office, quickly copy it and return the disk.

What consoles are suitable for firmware

To install the firmware, it is necessary that the system version is installed on your console. no higher than 3.55. The current version can be viewed in the console settings - in the section "System Information".

If the prefix was released no later than the beginning of 2011, then it is possible to lower the version of the system (dunes) to 3.55 for it. After that, the PS3 console can be flashing. Our operators will help determine the possibility of a dungrade specifically for your console.

If the reduction of the software version for your console is not available, then instead of the firmware is possible.

The absolute majority of experienced players of game consoles, the word "firmware" does not cause an absolutely no reaction, because for them this case is as familiar as the game itself is on the console. Being a fairly common way to "pump" the prefix, the installation of additional software gives many different privileges to those who risk.

Play Station Firmware is a special software setting that either corrects errors in the device operation, or unlock it for unlicensed content. Most often, the official software is replaced with a hacked, or simply modified.

Pros and Cons Firmware PS3 Slim

Basically, discussing the pros and quite significant disadvantages of the installation of the firmware on the console, we are talking about informal software products, so it should be remembered that all the above-mentioned advantages and disadvantages, justly for custom firmware. In general, the reasons to flash a lot of console.

1. The unofficial firmware opens up the possibility for unlicensed games, as well as for the so-called, homebrew programs. HOMEBREW - mostly unlicensed extra software, which is usually developed by enthusiasts. You can simply download the games and programs from the Internet, and they will be played to the console without any problems.
2. With custom software, you can "transfer" programs and games from licensed media to the inner hard disk, after which no external drives need no longer.
3. Fastened Play Station 3 can also replace other consoles. That is, in order to play exclusive games for some consoles, you do not need to buy them. Enough on the stitched console version to install the emulator of other consoles and you can play absolutely any games.

As a result, the installation of the "custom" software on the console will save money in the future, will significantly expand the game features of the console, and also will prolong the life of the drive (after the firmware, its use will become extremely rare).

The impressive advantages of ideas to flash their PlayStation 3 very strongly balance the minuses of this solution.

1. Sony's consoles support PSN service to carry out network games. The Special DNAS system is inserted into the service, designed to track non-license-free games on the network. If the system detects a pirate game, then an immediate ban will be. That is, if the purpose of buying PS 3 is to play on the network, then the firmware is not exactly the option. On the other hand, you can still put the firmware, but for games on the network acquire licenses, then the ban will be avoided. When using any unlicensed software, the prefix must be disconnected from the network. And when you log in, you need to turn off all pirated and homebrew programs, even if they work in the background or it is just a shell of the file manager.
2. Not for each model you can put the firmware. To date, only the official software is not higher than version 3.55 gives in the firmware. Of course, this rule can be circumvented. To do this, you will have to make a "Downgrade", which is a fairly expensive procedure relative to the firmware. The fact is that the procedure for lowering the version of software ("Downgrade") assumes the presence of an E3 flashker. At home, a decrease in the version of the software is difficult and, moreover, it is unprofitable, since the cost of the programmer is much higher than the price of "Downgrade" in the workshop. And that is not all. Not all models are amenable to "Downgrade". Sony found a way to protect later versions of consoles. Models that are 100% firmware is all PS thick boxes, which were produced until July 2009. With regard to the "Slumov" models, the firmware is amenable to model until 2010, as well as some versions of 2011. SUPERSIM and SLIM models, which were made from the second half of 2011, are not subject to either the firmware nor "Downgrade". Only ODE is suitable for them (drive emulator), which will provide some functions of custom software.

Find out whether the existing console can be firmware, you can contact any workshop. However, before this you need to know the series of the console and when it was produced. The PlayStation 3 SLIM game console series code starts with CECH2 *** or CECH3 ***. Instead of stars, there will be a code indicating a specific console model. The year and quarter, when the console was released, is indicated by a specific DATA code recorded in 0a format, where the figure of 0 indicates that the console was released (2010), and the letter A is the first quarter. Accordingly, if the prefix was released in the third quarter of 2012, then 2C will be written on the console. Experts with the help of the code of the series and the date of release of the console will be prompted whether it is possible to flash it, or only ODE will be satisfied.

Independent PlayStation firmware

A large number of PS3 Slim owners are interested in how to flash their console at home, and whether it will be possible to do it yourself. The answer is unambiguous: if the console is from those versions that are flashing, then you can easily flash on your own. However, it is worth getting for this thing only those who have hands grow out of the right place, otherwise it can work out that the recovery of the console is spent more money than five firmware in the workshop.

To begin with, it is worth affecting the installation of the official firmware.

There are two installation methods:

1. Through the Internet. If there is a connection to the Internet, the new software is loaded directly on the PlayStation. To do this, you need to select "Update System" in "Settings", where to click on the "Network Update". When using this method, the last update will be installed.
2. From an external medium. You need to download software on the USB flash drive from the Official PlayStation.com website. So that the entire operation has passed successfully, the carrier must be prepared. Before starting downloading the update to the USB flash drive, you need to create a PS3 directory on it, and in it the Update folder (folder names you need to enter exactly the capital characters). You should load the UPDATE folder. After the download is complete, the media must be connected to the console. Next, on the console, go to "Settings"\u003e "System Update"\u003e "Update from Media Information." It remains only to choose the media and wait a certain time until the system is updated.

The official firmware can only be changed to a newer one. Rollback to old versions is not available. It may be due to the fact that Sony creates new firmware when old have already been hacked. That is, when the user wants to "roll back" the system, Sony suspects it to use unlicensed content and is trying to prevent an offense.

Considering that on the official firmware it will not be possible to play pirated games, run homebrew programs, run images of games, it is quite natural that many will want to put non-license firmware on their console.

To put a custom firmware, you will need a formatted hard disk. Installation directly via the Internet, as in the case of the official firmware, is not supported.

Manipulation with a flash drive when installing custom firmware is exactly the same as when installing the official software. The media must format and create two directory: PS3, and in it Update.

Among informal firmware, ROGERO 4.55 and 3.55 KMEAW are very popular.

Not depending on which firmware was selected, the downloaded file with the update must be renamed to PS3Updat.pup (the file is called the file with the official firmware). Next, the USB flash drive must be connected to the console, and the console is turned off from the power. As soon as the prefix is \u200b\u200bdisconnected, it must be connected to the outlet again and clamp the power button. At this time, the prefix turns on and turns off. After that, you need to press the button again and keep it until the console will leave two characteristic "sicker" sound. After that sound, the button should immediately release. The prefix will start recovery mode. Next, only take the joystick and go to the "settings" and from there click the "System Update". Now it remains only to wait until the PlayStation itself will install the firmware and allow the gamer to enjoy a full-fledged game variety.

Upon completion of the installation, the console must reboot. Make sure that the update really "became" on the console is possible on two points that were not previously: Install Package Files and / App Home / PS3_Game.

In order to play games without purchasing licenses, you need a Multiman manager. It can be downloaded to the USB flash drive from specialized forums. Next, by connecting the drive to the console, you need to select "Install Package Files" and write the path to the manager loading file.

After the manager is installed, you can boldly download games from torrents and "throw" them to the Gamez folder, after which they will be available on the console. The game you just need to find in the Multiman manager, click on the "cross", after which the image of the game automatically mounted and the action will begin!

How to flash PS3 with Rogero

When buying a new game console Sony PlayStation 3, you have a standard factory firmware. It allows you to use only games and programs that have a license manufacturer.

To do not buy new games every time and enjoy lovers, you can manually flash your PS3.

You can flash from the flash drive, via the Internet and from the flash drive, through the recovery menu. We propose to consider the way through the recovery menu.

There are many different firmware: CFW from Waninkoko, CFW from Geochot, CFW from Kmeaw, CFW from Wutangrza, HomeBrew. In many respects, they are simply installed, we propose to install one of the most common and reliable custom firmware from the KMEAW time and the popular Rogero.

How to flash PS3, PS3 SLIM, PS3 Super Slim 500 GBwith the official firmware at home to install games from the flash drive

First of all, make sure your console is flashable. For this, the prefix must have an official operating system no more than 3.55 (if younger, then you need to update the version 3.55 using the official updating of the manufacturer). To find out the version of the system, it is enough to find in the settings item information about the system and there already see the version.

Alas, but today the system of version 3.56 and older, for example, version 4.81 are not amenable to firmware, because they are protected. To do this, you need to do the console dunes, and this is another extensive topic. You can contact for advice and carry out repair work, if required, to a service center, Sony PlayStation game console specialists.

Instruction how to flashPS3 itself from the flash drive

You independently changed the firmware on the extension capabilities, the custom version, it remains to install the program (Manager) to configure and run games. Today, the most running program is Multiman. Download the program, copy to the flash drive folder and follow the "Games -\u003e Install Package Files" path. Set the game starter manager to the console you widespit.

After such operations, you can freely download the information products you need for PS3 from the Internet to the disk, flash drive or directly in the memory of the console itself and run with the installed manager and the console is ready!

Becoming the winner of the wonderful console PlayStation, most owners are thinking about how to flash PS3 at home.

Why PlayStation Owners are puzzled by such a question, it is easy to understand. The problem is that the prefix refuses to run unlicensed gaming applications.

And only the PS3 custom firmware allows you to run any homebrew and other unlicensed content. HOMEBREW is a software or game product developed by programmers-enthusiasts.

Many are not satisfied with the standard PS3 firmware, so they reflash their device

In addition, after the decoding, which also includes the PS3 firmware, you can run copies of licensed games downloaded from original disks from friends or from torrent.

If you carefully read the instructions, how to install the firmware on PS3, you can immediately notice several conditions, without performing the playsStation 3 it will be simply impossible.

There are such models of PS3 consoles that are simply not subject to decoding none of the available methods.

It is very important to determine whether your prefix is \u200b\u200bsubject to modernization, but only after that proceeding to practical actions.

What consoles are flashing

If your prefix has already acquired the status of the old woman, because it was released more than five years ago, you were lucky, you can make jailbreak, updating the operating system to version 3.55.

Unfortunately, if the operating system was previously updated on the PlayStation 3, the Jailbreak will be simply impossible.

All new PlayStation is immediately accompanied by versions of not lower than 3.55, so it requires more complex manipulations to conduct a decoder, to the number of which are DOWNGRADE.

But even Downgrade is possible to implement not on each PlayStation. For this reason, it should be initially understood which consoles can be subjected to a downgrade, and which - no.

First try to determine the type of your console. Take your PlayStation, expand and see what is written on the sticker.

In particular, it is very important to specify the date of production of the console, it is indicated near the "DateCode" parameter. It is also very important to clarify the parameter of the so-called CEC audit.

Considering the DateCode, you can detect the figure and the next Latin letter. The figure indicates the year of release, and the letter helps to figure it out, in which quarter the PS3 prefix first "saw the light" and went on sale.

For example, having a DateCode 10D, it can be argued that it was in the fourth quarter of 2010 that the prefix was released. The letter D takes the fourth position in the alphabet, so we can safely say that it is about the fourth quarter.

The audit of the console can be denoted a little differently. If the console has a FAT system, then five Cechh letters and two digits indicating the region in which the console has been produced will be indicated.

Since the region does not play any role for the firmware, you can only pay attention to the first five letters.

If the Slim or SuperSlim is in your hands, the audit will be displayed as four letters (CECH), four digits (release year) and to complete another letter indicating the parameters of the hard disk, which also do not play roles when determining, whether to flash this console.

Now that you have successfully figured out which model of the console you possess, you can determine if it is possible to flash it.

All consoles with the FAT system are accompanied by the inscription Cechh, you can flash and install a custom firmware on them.

SLIM consoles with CECH revisions - 20xx and CECH - 21xx are stitched. If CECH revision - 25xx has DateCode below 1A, the model can also be flashing.

Unfortunately, the SLIM console that has a CECH revision - 30xx, or the SuperSlim console is not stitched.

Risks and disadvantages of firmware

You should only start the PlayStation to decode when it obtained fully information, how to make the process without accompanying errors and problems.

Of course, some experienced masters may try to "revive" PS3, but for this you will need great efforts, so such a service will not be cheap, you will have to upset.

Unfortunately, even such resuscitation actions are not able to fully return to the "life" of your PlayStation. The prefix will work, but hardly a long time.

Another risk is that, flashing PS3, the owner of the console loses the right to official warranty service. Including after installing the not licensed firmware PlayStation enters the ban, with the result that the multiplayer will be unavailable over the network.

All this should be taken into account, weigh the degree of risk, only after that finally decide whether to make Jailbreak or Downgrade on your PS3.

Handy firmware consoles

It is easy to flash the prefix with a custom firmware if you first examine the procedure algorithm. By the way, the custom firmware wins significantly before Jailbreak.

For the PS3 firmware, an ordinary flash card or a remote hard disk, which pre-format the FAT file system is required.

Installing an official update for

Making sure that the PS3 console version does not exceed 3.55, some manipulations can be performed that allow you to update the existing firmware.

Formatting a flash drive, do not forget to create a folder on it, calling it "PS3", inside it - one more, but already under the name "Update". It is very important that it was signed by capital letters.

Now download the archive containing the update files, unpack it, find the file responsible for the official update process PS3UPDAT.PUP, then move it to "Update".

Connect the flash drive to the PlayStation, find the "System Update" option, click on it, then select a new update option from the information media.

After turning off the console, start it again, go to the Main menu "Settings", select "System Settings", followed by the "System Information" menu subparagraph. Now it will indicate that the console is accompanied by version 3.55.

Installation of custom firmware

Wanting to install custom firmware, it is necessary to initially find it on the network and download, of course, give preference only by trusted sources.

There are several options for custom firmware, which are popular, among them ROGERO 4.55 and 3.55 KMEAW are highlighted.

Now unzip the downloaded option, if necessary, rename into ps3updat.pup, and then move to the "UPDATE" folder located on a flash drive, which should be similarly prepared as before the update.

Immediately after turning off, connect the prefix to the power. At this point, clamp the power button and do not release, the prefix must turn on the same and immediately turn off. Next, do the same, clamp the power button and hold it until the prefix is \u200b\u200bregistered twice.

After such a characteristic sound, release the power button to start the recovery mode.

Now, connecting the joystick, you need to select PS parameter, and then click on the "System Update" button. Now all the important actions are behind, as the PlayStation 3 will act further, the firmware will be installed automatically.

After the installation process is completed, the prefix will reboot. Make sure that the custom firmware is established, you can by the presence of two points "Install Package Files" and "/ app_home / ps3_game", which were not previously.

Installing Multiman Manager

By installing custom firmware, you will celebrate the victory too early for you because you have pursued a slightly different goal - launch not licensed games, homebrew.

And this will be possible only after installing a special Multiman manager.

Put the program itself by visiting specialized forums or sites, then place the boot file on the USB flash drive.

Now I enter the "Games" menu, you need to find "Install Package Files", clicking on which, specify the path to the Multiman boot file.

After the successful installation of the manager, download games from torrents that you would like to run on the console. Place them in the Gamez folder.

Now, opening the Multiman manager, you can find the desired game in it, click on the cross, which is located near it, the image is assembled, and the game will start. On this, the firmware process is completed, and the user can enjoy a daily game.

So, the firmware process is completely simple, if it is initially thoroughly prepared for it, and then follow the algorithm that developed and presented experienced users and programmers.