+LimeTimeHD Ha! Thanks bro! That's the exact same reason I made this video! My PS3 was completely unusable but after doing this in the video I fixed everything, so recorded it for others to use. :D
Fabian, the only thing I was doing incorrectly was not realizing that "Word Pad" needed to finish loading to 100% before I could move the file to my flash drive. Other than that, after I waited for that part to finish, everything else went perfectly smooth!!
You are a LIFESAVER!! I was clicking on it thinking it was gonna be a bs vid, ive watche videos where they do a million things and it gets confusing, watched this and you make it that simple, THAT SIMPLE, thank you soo much!!
My ps3 stopped working after an update when I clicked, a small box which comes after the update. Now I cant start it. Should I update it to a new version to make it work again.
Thanks a lot! Finally found an PS3 upgrade guide for Dummies. I don't have an ethernet cable, so the upgrades aren't done. This was a really useful video for me.
Thanks dude, I have been wanting to play ps3 again and I watched tons of tutorials and then I watch this one and it actually makes sense and works all at the same time!
Excellent video, thank you! I had to buy a used ps3 to replace my old on that got hit during an electrical storm. I removed the hd and placed it in the new one. The screen prompt kept saying to update the OS to 4.40 or higher. However, since I couldn't connected online with the PS3 I had to use the flash drive method. Worked flawlessly!
TIP: This may not work until you have reformatted a usb drive with only the PS3 software saved on it. I initially tried with a thumb drive with other data on it and the PS3 wouldn’t recognize it.
this really help out a lot I'm team Xbox but the one time I wanted to play ps3 with midnightclub I never seen anything like it. Then I saw your video and it work. So you the Truth!
oh my freaking God Christ this works so good i had this problem and did this and my ps3 lost all the saved game data but who really gives a damn about story mode or i f you beat the game bcuz now a days its all about who has the most best online status so thank yu so God Dand much you truely are a life saver and for this yu earned a loayl subscriber thats new to your channel
TY TY! Only way to get my brother's PS3 updated via USB. Used same USB to update my PS3 and it worked fine. Put it in his and everything went all to hell. Never used Safe Mode before but BY GOD I like it! Still need to figure out why it isn't working normally like my other 2 PS3's. HOW ODD! TY AGAIN!
HEY ORVILLE...IT FLIES ONCE AGAIN!...thank you, thank you, thank you...i had a few problems that ended up being a format problem with my FLASHDRIVE...had to format to FAT32 to make it work...THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN SIR...YOU GOT MY MACHINE UP AND FLYING ONCE AGAIN
"No Applicable user data found" error, tried USB drives from 1gb to 8GB, formated MBR FAT32 in PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP format, never works, tried all USB ports, unplugging the controller, tried many different firmwares 4.91, 3.74 even 2.80, and tried the firmwares from official sony & your link and others, non works. the update needs to be 2.70 or later. at best ive occasionally had a "the data is corrupted" for some older firmwares. so frustrating
whenever I try the exact way I still get forced to the update and again get stuck on 99%. I might have done it wrong but I did as you did in tutorial. kinda annoying
Hey, please help me. I'm stuck on doing the update because every time that goes to 64% it says "An error has occurred" ecc. I tried this method but I can't boot on safe mode. Whyy?? Help me pleaseeee
i have a question, i have a ps3 with 12 gb , if i follow your way , the updates and etc that you have showed in this video, and i put my usb flash(32gb), will change the storage space?, 12gb to 32 and more , please answer me
+Akis07 Tv No, that cannot happen. Your 12gb PS3 has 12 Gigabytes of onboard flash memory. You would need to physically add extra hardware to change the storage space. I would suggest buying a 250gb or 500gb 2.5-inch SATA Drive and installing it into your PlayStation. The method shown in the video is purely an upgrade of the Operating System! :)
I tried on safe mode and select 6. System Update but it keeps freezing when i go there, when i try without the safemode, it works but anyway, thanks for the tips install to ps3. YOU DESERVE A SUB AND KEEP IT UP BRUH :D
i get the message cannot start. The appropriate system storage was not found, after that i bought a new hdd, and do this procedure and ps3 cannot start recovering it says again the same. What to do, somebody knows?
thank you! i forgot to make another folder in the "ps3" folder called "UPDATE" then put the main file in the "UPDATE" folder thank you thank you!!!! this shit was pissing me off......... thought i would have to buy another ps3/ps4 soo saved me big time!
Thank you thank you so much I bought a PlayStation 3 A for my nephew that is six years old and he has this orders in on PlayStation 3 is one of the only things I can keep him entertained so I really appreciate it
Hello I hope someone can help me I do the 2 steps with the beeps and after the second step that it should lead me to safe mode, it doesn’t and keeps dropping me to install operation that after 47 says an error occurred 8002F1F9 As many times as I followed the videos steps it keeps doing the same thing I wish someone can help me because I really want to play my old games
I'm having the same problem on my PS3, but it's the older black version., when I go on the website and try to do this it its the new PS3 and it doesn't say the same thing so I can't do it :( can you do a updated video or something?
+Jade Grant (Jadenator) The method to get into safe mode should still be the same on the oldest model as it is on the slim model. If you're looking for the update file, you can find it here: www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/ Let me know if you still need help! :)
My PS3 never wants to update at all I have the PS3 then UPDATE then the 4.80 file on my sub but then I update it it says that no applicable update data was found
So I have USB fat32 and I did all that and still no applicable data found.. Do I need a newer USB (more modern) ? The one I have I bought from my university library so it could be a simple one but please someone let me know which USB stick I should buy.
Pls help me!!! After "preparing the update screen" completes to 100 percent, it is not doing anything!!! Just a blank screen. Please please please help me out!!!!!!!!
How long does it usually take for it to find the file on a flash drive? It's been checking it for an hour or so. There is a lot of crap on my Flash Drive. Does it just take time to sift through all that?
Followed your directions and it still did not work.. :( PS3 is only 1 1/2 yrs. old. NEVER hooked up to the Internet. We only play games and watch DVDs and Blu Rays on this . Any advise?
+BlondeExplorer1 Try re-downloading the update, it could be broken or corrupt. Failing that, format the USB Drive you're using as that could be messed up too... If your problem persists, just reply! :)
Out of all the dozens of tutorials I watched, this one helped me the most.
I actually got my PS3 working again! You have earned a like comrade.
+LimeTimeHD Ha! Thanks bro! That's the exact same reason I made this video! My PS3 was completely unusable but after doing this in the video I fixed everything, so recorded it for others to use. :D
+Ninjake hey I have a problem can you help? basically when press 6 or system update the ps3 just freezes
+Ninjake hey I have a problem can you help? basically when press 6 or system update the ps3 just freezes
Arcane i have that problem :(
SNOWMAN Well i never found a solution to that problem so I just bought a PS4
It just keeps saying no info found plug in a sub with the file data
This tutorial was the biggest help when I updated to 4.81 tonight. Thank you SO much for this.
Fabian, the only thing I was doing incorrectly was not realizing that "Word Pad" needed to finish loading to 100% before I could move the file to my flash drive. Other than that, after I waited for that part to finish, everything else went perfectly smooth!!
@S. Parker I tried to do the same, but I've got this error data is corrupted (8002F2C5)....Can you help or anybody else can do plz???
You are a LIFESAVER!! I was clicking on it thinking it was gonna be a bs vid, ive watche videos where they do a million things and it gets confusing, watched this and you make it that simple, THAT SIMPLE, thank you soo much!!
Thanks man helped me a lot I've been looking all over youtube to see how to fix it
I really just want to write "WASH ME" on your ps3
+Nick Hahaha! Yeah, maybe I should have done a bit of dusting before hand! :P
Thx :)
im search so much videos how you can update ps3
This video still save me even after 9 years.
How did you update yours? Everything I have is in caps and downloaded right files and names and caps but it’s still not finding the files on my USB
My ps3 stopped working after an update when I clicked, a small box which comes after the update. Now I cant start it. Should I update it to a new version to make it work again.
Thanks a lot!
Finally found an PS3 upgrade guide for Dummies.
I don't have an ethernet cable, so the upgrades aren't done. This was a really useful video for me.
Thanks dude, I have been wanting to play ps3 again and I watched tons of tutorials and then I watch this one and it actually makes sense and works all at the same time!
I did exactly what you said but it said no update found?
SAME LIKE ME
@@SalkoFazlic IS the stick in Fat32 mode ? i believe ntfs dont work
@@carnage2681 same
Bro thanks I had a PS4 and a PS3 but the PS3 needed an update which is version 4.88 but this video helped me return back to my 9yr old PS3
Excellent video, thank you! I had to buy a used ps3 to replace my old on that got hit during an electrical storm. I removed the hd and placed it in the new one. The screen prompt kept saying to update the OS to 4.40 or higher. However, since I couldn't connected online with the PS3 I had to use the flash drive method. Worked flawlessly!
This even works with USB 3.0 wow thanks so much brooo
can someone please just help me i update it but its not go longer than 99%????
Mine is not going past 98%
Bro how much time it take to 100%
Dude that deffo worked for me, i was screaming round the room!! cheers, thought ill have to throw my ps3 out the window, safe bro (y)
Darius Matijosius what kind of usb flash drive u used and where did u download the software
TIP: This may not work until you have reformatted a usb drive with only the PS3 software saved on it. I initially tried with a thumb drive with other data on it and the PS3 wouldn’t recognize it.
this really help out a lot I'm team Xbox but the one time I wanted to play ps3 with midnightclub I never seen anything like it. Then I saw your video and it work. So you the Truth!
Thank you so much, this one is the most simple one out there the rest were making so much steps✊
U saved my life I was stuck in the demonstration mode and it wouldn't let me update and get out of it thanks Ur the best
oh my freaking God Christ this works so good i had this problem and did this and my ps3 lost all the saved game data but who really gives a damn about story mode or i f you beat the game bcuz now a days its all about who has the most best online status so thank yu so God Dand much you truely are a life saver and for this yu earned a loayl subscriber thats new to your channel
mine says checking please wait for at least 10m what's wrong I download the right one
TY TY! Only way to get my brother's PS3 updated via USB. Used same USB to update my PS3 and it worked fine. Put it in his and everything went all to hell. Never used Safe Mode before but BY GOD I like it! Still need to figure out why it isn't working normally like my other 2 PS3's. HOW ODD! TY AGAIN!
HEY ORVILLE...IT FLIES ONCE AGAIN!...thank you, thank you, thank you...i had a few problems that ended up being a format problem with my FLASHDRIVE...had to format to FAT32 to make it work...THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN SIR...YOU GOT MY MACHINE UP AND FLYING ONCE AGAIN
You are my hero thank you I am watching videos almost 2 months and I cant fix this but now I can play thank youu so muchhh
Thank you so much! Simple tutorial (But Safe Mode kinda complicated) and Simple steps! You can never find a tutorial like this one!
okay but can you remove the usb after?
2022- worked for me, getting a fat sub for this one fam
"No Applicable user data found" error, tried USB drives from 1gb to 8GB, formated MBR FAT32 in PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP format, never works, tried all USB ports, unplugging the controller, tried many different firmwares 4.91, 3.74 even 2.80, and tried the firmwares from official sony & your link and others, non works. the update needs to be 2.70 or later. at best ive occasionally had a "the data is corrupted" for some older firmwares. so frustrating
Mine is stuck at the "Checking please wait" screen.
same
the screen is freezed in 99% what to do?
How does one unzip the software, whinrar does not recognise sony's software I tried the most recent update any suggestions.
When I used this method, my ps3 lose output and it never came back. Now my ps3 turns on and the tv says no signal.
Try connecting your HDMI again or av cable
Hey all. It's 2019 and this is STILL working so fucking good.
Just want to say thank you. 💚
help! it says: no applicable data was found
BigLegoCreator 03 I know I’m late but it seems that your Bluray drive is not well connected to the motherboard
Citroen Games is your PS3 jailbroken?
same problem did u updated yr PS3 or not?
I get the same did any of got it fix?
@@slickrich7783 x2 men,plis help, do not know how to fix it please if someone found the solution I would appreciate a lot
Just keeps saying no system update available, I've tried this so many times, any ideas?
thank you so much my data was corrupted i was getting ready to buy a new ps3 you saved me 300$ the least you could do is subscribe to this guy
Can I do this with a jailbreak update file?
whenever I try the exact way I still get forced to the update and again get stuck on 99%. I might have done it wrong but I did as you did in tutorial. kinda annoying
Wait, i have a question. What happens if i just plug it in without tirning off my console?
hi my ps3 is stuck in preparing to update mode at 78% im not sure what to do can you help .
im using the usb method to update the console
Hey, please help me. I'm stuck on doing the update because every time that goes to 64% it says "An error has occurred" ecc. I tried this method but I can't boot on safe mode. Whyy?? Help me pleaseeee
Guys it really work, thank youuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My screen says no applicable update found , the file if definitely on the USB stick, could it be the cheap hard drive i installed ?
his mom was gonna send it into sony and pay $$$ but thanks to you they saved a bunch of cash.
how much I can thank you my friend you saved my life
My ps3 gives a black screen after checking for update
Can I still do this with USB drive even though I'm not able to connect to internet? Reply please because if I can't no point of me even doing it
Good lookin out. You saved me $$$ with this video!
- much respect
I think I've got a corrupted ps3 it won't let me into the safe mode menu, will this work to override it? Or is it simply to update the firmware?
This actually worked, thanks so much.
This was very helpful, thank you so much for uploading this.
i have a question, i have a ps3 with 12 gb , if i follow your way , the updates and etc that you have showed in this video, and i put my usb flash(32gb), will change the storage space?, 12gb to 32 and more , please answer me
+Akis07 Tv No, that cannot happen. Your 12gb PS3 has 12 Gigabytes of onboard flash memory. You would need to physically add extra hardware to change the storage space. I would suggest buying a 250gb or 500gb 2.5-inch SATA Drive and installing it into your PlayStation.
The method shown in the video is purely an upgrade of the Operating System! :)
hi I change the internal HDD and now I just can do the update... cannot reach the double bip...
I tried on safe mode and select 6. System Update but it keeps freezing when i go there, when i try without the safemode, it works but anyway, thanks for the tips install to ps3. YOU DESERVE A SUB AND KEEP IT UP BRUH :D
everytime when i try to downgrade to version 3.55 then it says update data of version 4.10 or later can be installed
i get the message cannot start. The appropriate system storage was not found, after that i bought a new hdd, and do this procedure and ps3 cannot start recovering it says again the same. What to do, somebody knows?
i get an error 8002F281 when I do this...
Thanks! I didn't know I had to make folders and all that. Worked.
mine went all the way to 100% and then when it tried to restart nothin wouldnt show up on the screen and I can't go to safe mode anymore
hey if I using a external harddrive not a USB flash drive can it work?
+bryan sie As long as it's formatted to FAT32 and not NTFS, it'll work just fine! :)
Not sure why but even though I formatted my USB to FAT 32 my PS3 will not recognize my USB
hey will it delete the 4.80 version and update the 4.5 version and solve the problem of error of 80010017.plZ reply
Do you think there's a reasonable way to do this if one of my usb ports is broken?
thank you! i forgot to make another folder in the "ps3" folder called "UPDATE" then put the main file in the "UPDATE" folder thank you thank you!!!! this shit was pissing me off......... thought i would have to buy another ps3/ps4 soo saved me big time!
Thank you thank you so much I bought a PlayStation 3 A for my nephew that is six years old and he has this orders in on PlayStation 3 is one of the only things I can keep him entertained so I really appreciate it
Hello I hope someone can help me
I do the 2 steps with the beeps and after the second step that it should lead me to safe mode, it doesn’t and keeps dropping me to install operation that after 47 says an error occurred 8002F1F9
As many times as I followed the videos steps it keeps doing the same thing
I wish someone can help me because I really want to play my old games
do we have to use two different controllers ??? when i used the same one, it is not responding so what should i do ?? Reply fast please :)
What version did you have before update?
Can it really only be done with usb and not Internet during save mode
How long will the screen stay black the first time you lose output
THANK YOU!!!! It worked! I will recommend this vid to my friends. :)
Your video is very helpful I got a question does it suppose stop at 98 because its not going anywhere but 98 do I let it remain or just cut it of
i have same problem how to make ?
I'm having the same problem on my PS3, but it's the older black version., when I go on the website and try to do this it its the new PS3 and it doesn't say the same thing so I can't do it :( can you do a updated video or something?
+Jade Grant (Jadenator) The method to get into safe mode should still be the same on the oldest model as it is on the slim model.
If you're looking for the update file, you can find it here: www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/
Let me know if you still need help! :)
Hey if I put 3.55 firmware on my PS3 and go to safe mode will it downgrade my PS3
You're a super HERO man !!
Thank you very much from my heart 😊❤️
You helped me to solve another big problem.
Many thanks again .. 😘❤️❤️😘
My PS3 never wants to update at all I have the PS3 then UPDATE then the 4.80 file on my sub but then I update it it says that no applicable update data was found
rename the .pup file PS3UPDAT all caps
I tryed this and it says a serious error has occurred ( 8002f281) help
I didn't try the USB but
my ps3 freeze when I go to any of the resets.
So I have USB fat32 and I did all that and still no applicable data found.. Do I need a newer USB (more modern) ? The one I have I bought from my university library so it could be a simple one but please someone let me know which USB stick I should buy.
Make folders in it PS3 in site it UPDATE inside it place the update
***** made mine work. Well I bought a San disk 16gb 3.0 USB and downloaded the firmware and it worked on the first try
It just takes me right to the installing part of the 2015 4.75 update someone please help ! I get stuck at 99% for hours on the installation
myn just goes straight to the update and then it says error. it don't go to safe mode
Pls help me!!! After "preparing the update screen" completes to 100 percent, it is not doing anything!!! Just a blank screen. Please please please help me out!!!!!!!!
It froze when I pressed x on system update.do you have any solutions?
My sir, you are an absolute Lifesaver, thanks!!!
thnx for putting the link in the description ur so kind
Wow, amazing video, thank you so much.. I've done exactly what you've done on the video and it's now working,,, can't believe it. Aces.
This worked like a champ! Thank you sir.
mines is stuck at 99%
CJHissle mines 98%
mines to
Any solution??
same me too...please help me.....I am stuck 98%
The flash drive has to be 2.0 or 3.0?
thanks alot, you just man a 8 year old boy happy.
i was fixing his ps3 and couldn't figure out this problem.
How long does it usually take for it to find the file on a flash drive? It's been checking it for an hour or so. There is a lot of crap on my Flash Drive. Does it just take time to sift through all that?
No, you have too much "crap" on the flash drive. Get a new one.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS DESCRIPTION
I bought a new ps3 and it cannot recognize the update please help
can we use the same controller [wirelessly & wired]
I want to thank you it worked perfectly my PS3
Ooooh man dude i love youu❤️❤️❤️ thanks soo much
Did everything and still not working help me plzz
Followed your directions and it still did not work.. :( PS3 is only 1 1/2 yrs. old. NEVER hooked up to the Internet. We only play games and watch DVDs and Blu Rays on this . Any advise?
+BlondeExplorer1 Try re-downloading the update, it could be broken or corrupt. Failing that, format the USB Drive you're using as that could be messed up too...
If your problem persists, just reply! :)
+Ninjake. it still says no applicable update was found . is my ps3 done ?
What if I'm in Canada and the ps3 isn't European?