Guide to Updating Your PS3

Subject: Guide to Updating Your PS3 June 23rd 2009, 11:07 am

The Unofficial Guide to Updating Your PS3™ & Update Changelog
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Hello, I just wanted to provide everyone with a head’s up that the next [Only admins are allowed to see this link] system [Only admins are allowed to see this link] (v.2.76) will be coming soon. This is a minor update that improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.

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Hi everyone, we’re adding some great new features with the next PS3 [Only admins are allowed to see this link] (v2.70) that will continue to enhance your connected experience on the PS3. The 2.70 update brings a new Text Chat feature that enables you to communicate online with your PlayStation Network friends. Now, you’ll be able to chat with up to 15 online friends using the Wireless Keypad, on-screen keyboard, or other compatible keyboard peripherals. Not only can you chat with your friends instantly, but you can also access Text Chat while playing PS3 games and even participate in up to three chat rooms at once.
In addition to Text Chat, we’ve added a few more enhancements:
Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar)
Sort your friends via their online status
Attach larger files to the messages you send to your friends (file size will increase from 1MB to 3MB)
Video delivery service on PlayStation Store
Video files you’ve purchased from the PlayStation Store can be backed up to an external storage device and then restored to PS3’s internal hard drive for playback – so you can clear up space on your hard drive and then restore the video anytime in the future
Videos you’ve purchased for PSP (PlayStation Portable) system can now be transferred to PS3 for playback

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Hi, everyone, we have a system software updates for PS3 coming soon, and I wanted to provide you with a sneak peak at the details.
The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is designed primarily to enhance the system’s media capabilities. The key feature is a new Photo Gallery application, which delivers a suite of tools for sorting through and displaying your digital photo collection. Digital pictures can be organized in groups according to various criteria, including the camera used to take the photos, the event date and time, colors in the photos, as well as the number, ages, or facial expressions of the people pictured. You can also create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The Photo Gallery application will need to be installed separately from the XMB after you update your PS3’s firmware. To install the Photo Gallery application, go to the Photo section on the XMB, select Photo Gallery and press the X button.
The 2.60 update also includes:
Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.
Thanks to sev1512 of playstationlifestyle.net:

There are some more details emerging about tomorrows PS3 Firmware Update.

According to our source, on top of the already announced Photo Gallery feature, and Divx 3.11 support, here are some more of the expected feaures of FW 2.60:

* Safe Mode
* Blu-Ray Disc Theme Support
* HDD Data can be accessed and deleted in-game
* 3-D Secure Support
* Improved System Stability

The following link will tell you the latest version available: [Only admins are allowed to see this link]

Update is live and downloadable from
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The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.60 update includes the following:

Photo Photo Gallery
You can now use a new application called Photo Gallery to enhance your experience of viewing photos. Using Photo Gallery, you can group photos in various ways and create playlists of selected photos. You can also select a photo frame for each playlist that you create. [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
Other new or revised features in version 2.60:

Video
You can now play DivX 3.11-encoded video files.
PlayStation®Network
You can now access PlayStation®Store without a PlayStation®Network account. [Only admins are allowed to see this link]

The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.53 (with 2.50 and 2.52) update includes the following: [Only admins are allowed to see this image]PlayStation®Network
The account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menus under [Account Management] have been redesigned. > [Only admins are allowed to see this link].
Other new or revised features in version 2.53 (with 2.50 and 2.52): [Only admins are allowed to see this image]Users
You now have an option to set the PS3™ system to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system under [Users] > [Turn Off System] while content is being downloaded or installed.
Settings
[BD/DVD Settings] has been renamed to [Video Settings].
Under [Video Settings], the [Cinema Conversion] option has been renamed to [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and the [Upscale] option has been renamed to [BD/DVD Upscaler].
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[DivX® VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. You must use this registration code to authenticate and register the PS3™ system to be able to play video files that are compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service on your system. For details, visit the [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
* DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
[[Only admins are allowed to see this link]] has been added as an option under [Settings]. To save power, the PS3™ system and wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings], [Only admins are allowed to see this link] has been changed.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].
Under [Printer Settings] > [[Only admins are allowed to see this link]], you can now select printers that support network connectivity. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option.
Music
You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel (or the mini-size control panel).
[Pause] has been added as an icon on the mini-size control panel.
Video
You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel.
[[Only admins are allowed to see this link]] has been added as an option on the control panel.
You can now use the [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Use this setting to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as “[Only admins are allowed to see this link]” is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.
Game
New for 2.52: The playback quality of some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been improved.
New for 2.52: A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth® keyboard with some PLAYSTATION®3 format software has been addressed.
[Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].
By pressing the PS button while playing PLAYSTATION®3 format software, you can now view information from the [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings].*
* This feature is not available for use with some PLAYSTATION®3 format software.
Network
New for 2.53: The full-screen mode setting in Adobe® Flash® Player is now supported in the Internet Browser.*
Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 has been added to [Internet Browser].*
* “Adobe” and “Flash” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
PlayStation®Network
The [Only admins are allowed to see this link] have been changed.
In [Only admins are allowed to see this link], the design of the [View Downloads] and [View Cart] buttons has been changed, and a [Redeem Codes] button has been added.
Friends
You can now view information about the most recent sign-in for Friends who are on your Friends list.*
* If you do not set the correct date and time in the [Date and Time] settings under [Settings] > [Date and Time Settings], this information may not be displayed.

Subject: Re: Guide to Updating Your PS3 June 23rd 2009, 11:09 am

New for 2.50: Recovery Console
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Accessing the PlayStation 3 Recovery Menu

According to Maxconsole.net, the newly released 2.50 update for the PlayStation 3 supports the feature to access the Recovery Menu on the PlayStation 3.
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How to Access PlayStation 3 Recovery Menu
Turn your PlayStation 3 off.
Hold the power button until you hear 3 beeps.
You should be prompted with a screen asking you to press the PS Button on a control.
Woola! The Recovery Menu should load.
The current Recovery Menu supports:

Restart System
Restore Default Settings
Restore File System
Rebuild Database
Restore PS3 System
System Update
Recovery Menu Picture

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PlayStation®Network
The account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menus under [Account Management] have been redesigned.
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Other new or revised features in version 2.50
Users
You now have an option to set the PS3 system to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has been completed. This option is available when you are turning off the system under [Users] > [Turn Off System] while content is being downloaded or installed.
Settings
[BD/DVD Settings] has been renamed as [Video Settings].
Under [Video Settings], the [Cinema Conversion] and [Upscale] options have been renamed as [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and [BD/DVD Upscaler], respectively.
[Sequential Playback] and [50 Hz Video Output] have been added as options under [Video Settings].
[DivX® VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. You must use this registration code to authenticate and register the PS3 system to be able to play video files that are compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service on your system. For details, visit [Only admins are allowed to see this link]
[Power Save Settings] has been added as an option under Settings. To save power, the PS3 system and Wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings], the method for reconnecting Bluetooth® devices has been changed.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].
In the keyboard layout for [German Keyboard], the "Y" and "Z" keys have been switched and the "Q" and "A" keys have been switched.
Under [Printer Settings] > [Printer Selection], you can now select printers that support network connectivity. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option.
Music
You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel (or the mini-size control panel).
[Pause] has been added as an icon on the mini-size control panel.

Video
You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel.
[Scene Search] has been added as an option on the control panel.
You can now use the [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Use this setting to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as “chroma upsampling” is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.

Game
[Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].
By pressing the PS button while playing PLAYSTATION 3 format software, you can now view information from the [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings].*
* This feature is not available for use with some PLAYSTATION 3 format software.

Network
Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 has been added to [Internet Browser].*
* “Adobe” and “Flash” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

PlayStation®Network
The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and the way to sign out from PlayStation®Network have been changed.
In PlayStation®Store, the design of the [View Downloads] and [View Cart] buttons has been changed, and a [Redeem Codes] button has been added.

Note:
This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3.
Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.

Network

New for 2.43: The version 2.43 system software update supports the release of video rental content on the PLAYSTATION®Store for the Japan region.
You do not need to perform this update if your PS3™ system software is version 2.42 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not harm your system.
If your PS3™ system software has not been updated to at least version 2.41, the system will prompt you to update to version 2.43 when you sign in to the PLAYSTATION®Network.

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Hi, everyone, I wanted to give you a heads up about PS3 firmware update (v2.43). Unlike previous updates, firmware v2.43 is specific to the Japan region, and only PS3 users there will be required to
install the update. PS3 users in all other regions will not be prompted to download v2.43. However, if you manually initiate a firmware update by clicking on “System Update” under the XMB’s Settings icon, the v2.43 update will be available, regardless of where you are located.
Users outside of Japan do not need to perform this update if your PS3 system software is on version v2.41 or later. However if you do perform the update, it will not cause any issues with your system or add any new functionality.

Warning: These update links are for customers who own PS3™ systems sold in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this Web site if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models sold outside North America. The same update methods do apply though.

You can update in 1 of 3 ways:

Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.(*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.)
Update using update data that is included on a game disc.
For Updating Using Your PS3

Required items
PLAYSTATION®3 system
A wireless controller
A USB cable
Internet access (wired or wireless* connection)
* Available only on PS3™ systems that are equipped with the wireless LAN feature.
You must create the necessary network settings for the PS3™ system before performing a system update. For details, refer to the [Only admins are allowed to see this link].
Update procedure Notices
Do not turn off the PS3™ system during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.
From the home menu, select [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (Settings) > [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (System Update), and then press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button.

Select [Update via Internet], and then press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button.

The system automatically searches for and finds the latest version of the update data.
Download the update data.

If a new version of the system software is found, an update is necessary. Press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button to start downloading the update data.
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the update.
Confirm that the update was successful.
After the update has been completed, go to [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (Settings) > [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

Subject: Re: Guide to Updating Your PS3 June 23rd 2009, 11:12 am

For PC Updating

Here's the direct download link:
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and specfic instructions:

Update using a PC Required items
PLAYSTATION®3 system
A wireless controller
A USB cable
A PC with Internet access
Storage media (Memory Stick™, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash®)* or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive
(At least 130 MB of free space required)
* An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.
Update data download procedure
Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data.
Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”.
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Download the update data and save it in the "UPDATE" folder created in step 1.

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Notice
Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.
Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.
Update procedure Notices
Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.
Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
From the home menu, select [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (Settings) > [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (System Update), and then press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button.

Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button.

The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
Start the update data.

Press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
Confirm that the update was successful.
After the update has been completed, go to [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (Settings) > [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (System Settings) > [System Information]. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.
Hint
You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

For Disc Media Updating

Required items
PLAYSTATION®3 system
A wireless controller
A USB cable
A game disc that contains update data
Notices
Do not turn off the PS3™ system or remove the disc media during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.
Update procedure
If a screen prompting you to update is displayed when you start a game, you must perform a system software update to start the game. Select [Yes], and then press the [Only admins are allowed to see this image] button to start the update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
After the update has been completed, go to [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (Settings) > [Only admins are allowed to see this image] (System Settings) > [System Information].
If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

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