How to Apply the PS3 CFW Patch in Recovery Mode
- 1). Turn off the PS3 console by pressing the "Power" button on the front.
- 2). Hold down the "Power" button again until the system turns on and shuts down again.
- 3). Press the "Power" button once again and wait until you hear a single beep followed by a series of beeps. This places the PS3 system in recovery mode.
- 4). Insert the flash drive containing the CFW patch into your PS3's USB port.
- 5). Go into "Settings," select "System Update" and press the "Triangle" button to install the CFW patch.
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