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I have a kiosk ps3 so i need to flash the firmware.

it was 3.55..i succesfully downgraded to 3.41 ofw. theoretically all i needed to do from there was just update the system, but i kept getting an error code 8002f147 when trying to install ofw 3.60 via internet or usb storage device. same problem occured when trying to install ofw 3.55 via usb storage device. (i will make clear at this point that i do not want a jailbroken/hacked ps3, just wanted one with retail FW on it so i could access psn and play online and all that good stuff)

after hours of playing with this i decided to load the lv2diag file 1 and the 3.60 OFW onto a usb drive and have it automatically update itself through service mode (through the same way you would downgrade FW). And this worked, it loaded FW 3.60 on the ps3, but now because the lvdiag files are for 3.55 i cannont use the lvdiag file from file 2 to get it out of factory/service mode. it tries to, but it just stays on the black screen forever and does nothing. no flash drive light, or hdd light, so nothing is happening.


does aaaaanyone have any idea on what i can do?

I attempted to format the hdd through the ps3 out of desperation but I guess it can't format in service mode because i was getting an error as soon as it would start.

Any help would be much appreciated.

well, it still boots up in factory/service mode, so if a downgrader come out for 3.60 i can use the lv2diag file that comes with that to take it out of factory/service mode. but who knows when thats comin out. So it lookslike this weekend i will be buying a new one

I might buy a refurb to save some money, plus i don't want a slim

Oh i thought you said it had RSOD and yea srry man shit happens :p

yup, it was a free ps3 and i took a gamble, aaand i lost. whatcha gonna do :dingding:

Your screwed sorry