Updating PS3 to 1.93 software

[Gallis]

I just realized that my PS3 is version 1.5. I did what the SONY website directed using my memory stick. I crated the PS3 folder, then created the UPDATE folder inside the PS3 folder.

I put the memory stick in all 4 of the USB ports in the front of the PS3. When I got to system update, I choose media storage device, it tells me there is no applicable software to update.

Help!

Does the PS3/UPDATE folder have to be the only thing on the memory stick?

[UltimateFighter]

Hmm I've never tried it from a memory stick. I thought it had to be on a CD or DVD data disc.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Doesn't have to be the only thing, but make sure that when creating the folders that they are all capital letters.

[Gallis]

OK, I'll give it a try and burn to a DVD-R. Thanks...

[Gallis]

yep I did create the PS3 and UPDATE folder using all caps. Thanks.

[BluThunder]

Originally Posted by Gallis

I just realized that my PS3 is version 1.5. I did what the SONY website directed using my memory stick. I crated the PS3 folder, then created the UPDATE folder inside the PS3 folder.

I put the memory stick in all 4 of the USB ports in the front of the PS3. When I got to system update, I choose media storage device, it tells me there is no applicable software to update.

Help!

Does the PS3/UPDATE folder have to be the only thing on the memory stick?

If you follow exactly that procedure it should work. Make sure you name the folders correctly. Don't change the file name. Make sure the file was properly downloaded on your memory stick.

No the ps3 update doesn’t have to be the only file. If that doesn’t work, try formatting the memory stick and start the procedure from scratch. Follow step by step the instructions on the Sony website.

Good luck.

[Gallis]

Just tried it with a CD-R...same results...help!

Has anyone done this through the internet? How's it work? Is it less ass-pain than how I am trying to do it?

Help!

[sokrman14]

Why dont you do it online and download it directly?

[sardaukar1977]

Originally Posted by Gallis

Just tried it with a CD-R...same results...help!

Has anyone done this through the internet? How's it work? Is it less ass-pain than how I am trying to do it?

Help!

I have never had any problem updating the firmware online. That is your best bet, I have never tried it from a portable media device.

[Gallis]

I found the status of my wireless router and typed all that default router, DNS 1, & 2...all that stuff got typed in!

Connection test yielded a successful IP Address Obtained

But, Internet connection failed because of:

Error occured while resolving the name with the server (80710102) anyone has any clue...what is not being done?

about to pull out my last strand of hair!

[discipline]

Originally Posted by Gallis

The plot thickens. You all know about my problems updating via media storage device. I've tried memory stick and CD-R.

I am now battling to set up the wireless internet on my PS3. It detected my system, 95% signal strength. I put in the key, all that good stuff. The problem is with the IP address. I choose automatic, my connection tests fails.

I load IP address manually. It auto detects my sub mask net correctly. I enter my IP address.

PS3 won't accept my inputs of 0 for the default router I have no idea what goes there or where I get that from.

Primary DNS and Secondary DNS I believe are the same as static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2. According to my internet connection settings they are both all 0's across the board. PS3 won't accept 0's as valid inputs...

When I put in random values, and run an internet connection test, IP address is succesful but I get a failure for domain name with some crazy number in parenthesis...

I am getting all my info from my router configuration website (httP://your ip address).

WTF? & HELP!

I suggest you read your wifi-device manual..

[jon s]

Originally Posted by Gallis

Just tried it with a CD-R...same results...help!

Has anyone done this through the internet? How's it work? Is it less ass-pain than how I am trying to do it?

Help!

When burning to CD, you must make sure you burn using the ISO9660 with Joliet protocol. I know Roxio does not normally follow this so I would recommend using Nero Burning ROM which allows you to change the protocol.

[jon s]

Originally Posted by Gallis

I just realized that my PS3 is version 1.5. I did what the SONY website directed using my memory stick. I crated the PS3 folder, then created the UPDATE folder inside the PS3 folder.

I put the memory stick in all 4 of the USB ports in the front of the PS3. When I got to system update, I choose media storage device, it tells me there is no applicable software to update.

Help!

Does the PS3/UPDATE folder have to be the only thing on the memory stick?

You also have to make sure that the media stick is reformatted to FAT32, not NTFS or plain FAT. How large is the capacity of the memory stick?

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by jon s

You also have to make sure that the media stick is reformatted to FAT32, not NTFS or plain FAT. How large is the capacity of the memory stick?

Yes, NTFS is not recognised. I tried once with NTFS HDD, no luck. You got to use FAT32

[Deciazulado]

I've done the updating with a USB memory stick, full of other folders and files

PS3UPDAT.PUP file inside UPDATE folder inside PS3 folder at the root level I think it's called of the USB memory stick, meaning you open the F: or whatever drive and you see the PS3 folder there:

F:\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP

[MOONPHASE]

with me i just click on the system update icon and then it just updates automatically when a new version is available

[stringent]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

F:\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP

Yup create those folders exactly on the USB drive. If you are having problems then make sure your USB drive is readable. Try a full format of it, and download the update again from Sony.

PC Update - Visit eu.playstation.com for the very latest version of the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to download to your PC.

To transfer the update data to your PLAYSTATION 3, save the file to a PS3 compatible storage device such as Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, USB drive or PSP.

Before starting, use your PC to create a folder named 'PS3' on the storage media or USB device. Within the folder, create a folder named 'UPDATE' (This folder name is case sensitive and must appear in all capital letters). Once the UPDATE folder has been created, download the PS3 system software update to this location.

Once the update data has been saved, disconnect the storage device and connect it to your PS3 via the slots under the slot cover or the USB connectors depending on the device you're using.

Once connected, navigate to Settings on the PS3 Home Menu, select [System Update] and then [Update via Storage Media]. Select the connected device and your PS3 will install the update data stored there.

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

with me i just click on the system update icon and then it just updates automatically when a new version is available

That is fine if your PS3 is connected to the Internet.

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by stringent

Yup create those folders exactly on the USB drive. If you are having problems then make sure your USB drive is readable. Try a full format of it, and download the update again from Sony.



That is fine if your PS3 is connected to the Internet.

i just use a modem i got for free from time warner cable i dont even have a wireless router for my ps3

[MatrixS2000]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

I've done the updating with a USB memory stick, full of other folders and files

PS3UPDAT.PUP file inside UPDATE folder inside PS3 folder at the root level I think it's called of the USB memory stick, meaning you open the F: or whatever drive and you see the PS3 folder there:

F:\PS3\UPDATE\PS3UPDAT.PUP

This is exactly what you need to do. I have done every update since I bought my PS3 (March) this way and never had a problem.

[ryoohki]

Btw, make sure the FW is 110meg, if you have a 10mb file it's not the correct size... the US server had a screwed up file and had to get it from the JP server (they are the same)