Originally posted by lowlowcivic
How do I do that because the console was given to me with everything on it and installed,all I have saved is the apps that I know are on the console like psn patch,rebug,irisman,control console,multiman,psninja,etc
1. Download your firmware
2. Rename the file "PS3UPDAT.PUP" (no quotes)
3. On a fat32 formatted usb flash drive, create a folder named "PS3"
4. Inside the "PS3" folder, create a folder named "UPDATE"
5. Inside the "UPDATE" folder, place the "PS3UPDAT.PUP"
Folder structure should be:
fat32formattedusbflashdriveroot/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP
6. Insert the flash drive into the rightmost port of the ps3
7. Boot your ps3 into recovery mode:
A. Press the power button to shut off the console
B. Press and hold the power button, you will hear a beep upon powering on, another beep, and then two beeps in which case you can release the power button
You will then be greeted with the recovery menu
8. Select option "update system"
9. Follow prompt and install your cfw
You may need to reinstall some if not all apps/hombrew etc. You will still have your games and saves.