PS3:Safe Mode

If your PS3 is having issues, the recovery menu may help you fix them. You can also update your firmware here.

A video demonstration of how to boot into recovery mode can be found on MrMario2011's channel (@1:05).

Booting into the Recovery Menu

 * 1) Remove any disc and USB device and turn off your PS3.
 * 2) Hold down the power button and wait for your PS3 to turn on and back off. Release the power button.
 * 3) Hold the power button again until you hear a quick double beep. Release the power button.
 * 4) Plug in your controller and press the PS button.

Features

 * 1) Restart System:
 * 2) * Restarts the PS3.
 * 3) Restore Default Settings:
 * 4) * Resets any changed system settings back to default. This is safe to use on CFW.
 * 5) Restore File System:
 * 6) * Checks for corrupt/missing system files. This is safe to use on CFW.
 * 7) Rebuild Database:
 * 8) * Rebuilds the OS for the PS3 - This may take hours. This is safe to use on CFW.
 * 9) Restore PS3 System:
 * 10) * Full system format; Deletes all files except the firmware, and restores default system settings. This is safe to use on CFW.
 * 11) System Update:
 * 12) * Update the PS3 firmware via disk or USB; Remove any discs from the disc drive if you are on CFW!