Post: do i have to reinstall CFW after HDD switch
04-10-2016, 08:18 AM #1
Ricky_114
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04-11-2016, 04:33 AM #11
Dro
i<3myPs3
1. Insert the new hdd
2. Boot the ps3 into recovery or wait for prompt
3. Select option "restore Ps3 system" or follow prompt
this will format the new hdd to the ps3
You will be brought to a black screen asking for your last syscall (last cfw you had installed)
4. Reinstall your cfw (or downgrader if you want..)

Done.

You will need to reinstall games and homebrew and anything that those come with.

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04-11-2016, 07:28 AM #12
Ricky_114
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okay and this is 100 npercent safe right i dont want to brick my console is all sorry
04-11-2016, 07:34 AM #13
Hydrogen
Super Mod
Originally posted by 114 View Post
okay and this is 100 npercent safe right i dont want to brick my console is all sorry


It should be 100% Safe, Dro is really good at this so no worries :p

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04-11-2016, 09:07 AM #14
Kronos
Former Staff
Originally posted by 114 View Post
okay and this is 100 npercent safe right i dont want to brick my console is all sorry


Dro knows what hes talking bout you are in good hands :P

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04-11-2016, 06:39 PM #15
Ricky_114
Do a barrel roll!
Originally posted by Dro View Post
1. Insert the new hdd
2. Boot the ps3 into recovery or wait for prompt
3. Select option "restore Ps3 system" or follow prompt
this will format the new hdd to the ps3
You will be brought to a black screen asking for your last syscall (last cfw you had installed)
4. Reinstall your cfw (or downgrader if you want..)

Done.

You will need to reinstall games and homebrew and anything that those come with.


thanks bro sorry i didnt quote anyone back im fairly new to this but i thank you guys all for helping me ive learned so much since joining NGU
04-11-2016, 06:50 PM #16
Hydrogen
Super Mod
Originally posted by 114 View Post
thanks bro sorry i didnt quote anyone back im fairly new to this but i thank you guys all for helping me ive learned so much since joining NGU


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