Technical Help

[g25istheman]

My ps3 comes on with a message on screen for me to plug in the usb lead to the controller and press ps. 

I do this and it says i need to install software of 4.11 or later then press select and start together why is this is there any solutions please anyone.

[strangeplaice · Accepted solution]

Sounds like the ps3 firmware is corrupt. Have you changed the hard drive on the ps3?

You're best off downloading the firmware from the PlayStation website and transferring it to the PS3 via USB using the correct folder layout. Do you know how to do that?

I'll walk you through if you need it, I'm just making lunch atm

[g25istheman]

Nice one i woiuld need your help if poss as i dont want to make it worse lol

[g25istheman]

ive not changed the hard drive i wouldnt know how to has its not as easy as the xbox360

or is it?

[strangeplaice]

Hey!

The hard drive is really easy to swap actually, but we'll leave that lesson for another day

 To update the PS3:

• Click this link and download the Firmware Update file on the page.
• Plug in a USB flash drive and make sure it is FAT32 formatted and has enough space.
• (You can format it as FAT32 by right clicking and choosing "Format" on it in my computer provided it is less than 32GB. This will wipe the drive though)
• Create a folder on the drive called "PS3", and within that, create another called "UPDATE". Both of which are case sensitive
• Put the update file inside the update folder and wait for the transfer to complete.
• Stick the USB drive in the PS3s USB port and power on the machine. It should recognise the update and install

[g25istheman]

ive done this but it still says the same no applicable update data was found

arghConfused ;(

[strangeplaice]

hmm... Maybe this guide will be more helpful: http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm
(When it asks you to download an update, use the one I linked you to previously)

[g25istheman]

God knows why this is not working. Ive contacted sony so thanks for your help it can go back to the shop as it is still under warranty.