This tutorial shows you how to access PlayStation 3’s Hidden/Secret Recovery Mode This will show you how you can fix many of these PS3’s error codes, corrupted firmware data,corrupted system files and more Today.
PS3 Recovery Mode
1.Restart System
(reboots console)
2.Restore Default Settings
(Restores ALL PS3 settings time,music,network connection ect.
NOTICE : this does delete profile sign in information Email and passwords but activations for downloaded content remains.
3.Restore File System (Restores the PS3’s File system aka firmware data)
4.Rebuild Database (Restores the PS3’s Database all Pics,Music,Video and games directory’s, File names are returned to default OS is rebuilt)
5.Restore PS3 System (Basically all of the above and Formats the HDD Restores everything to Default)
6.System Update (Update the PS3’s firmware or reflash the current firmware)
Find the latest update here – http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/SystemUpdates/PS3/pc_update.html
OR FIND ALL RELEASED PS3 FIRMWARES HERE-
http://alek.dark-alex.org/ps3wiki/index.php/System_Firmware
follow instruction’s on the site above for proper filing of the firmware data Requires a SD card,USB flash drive or memory stick.
__________ F.A.Q’s____________
Q1: Can this repair my corrupted save game file?
A1: No this can not repair,restore or resurrect a broken or corrupted save game file this happens mostly when a user turns off the console while the game is running,saving an/or reading from the HDD
DO NOT Turn off the PlayStation 3 while the Orange Light Indicator on the front of the console is blinking it is reading or writing to the HDD and can cause your save file to corrupt and it cannot be restored in less you created a backup
maintain a habit of properly shutting down your PlayStation 3 console to reduce the chances of getting a corrupted save file follow this link to learn how to properly shut down your console- http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/users/turnoff.html
Also keep a good habit of backing up your saved games learn how here-
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/game/copysavedata.html
Q2: Can this fix the YLOD?
A1: No it cannot the recovery Mode is Inaccessible
The YLOD is a hardware malfunction follow this link to the Unofficial YLOD info/FAQ Thread – http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=3629439
If you have the YLOD Contact sony or if you feel as if you can repair it yourself follow this tutorial-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Ic1_TY-GU
Q3: My PS3 will not read my blu-ray disk can this help?
A3: No this can not repair disk read errors This is a Hardware problem where the blu-ray laser malfunctions it would be best for you to contact Sony for repairs but if you feel you can replace it yourself follow this link -
http://playstationlifestyle.net/forums/showthread.php?p=28129#post28129
LIST OF ERROR CODES-
http://community.eu.playstation.com/playstationeu/board/message?message.uid=6393592
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