how to return a hacked PS3 to standard

manic mushroom · 25 Jan 2013 at 12:13

I have got a hacked PS3 so it runs homebrew software and now want to return it to a standard non hacked version, so I can get download content for the wizards ed of ni no kuni.

does anyone know how to do this or do you know a website that will tell me how to do it, or even if it is possible?

my googlefu is weak, so I ask the good people of OCUK.

antijoke · 25 Jan 2013 at 12:16

Upgrade to the latest official firmware.

manic mushroom · 25 Jan 2013 at 12:21

yeh I got told by the person who hacked it for me that if I did that it would brick it.

Moothead2 · 25 Jan 2013 at 12:35

http://www.ehow.com/how_10053180_back-ofw-355-ps3-recovery-mode.html

Best I could find. I'm not telling you to do this as I don't want to be blamed if it goes wrong

. If you do this you might want to back up important things like saves and reformat your HDD before downgrading.

manic mushroom · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:23

yeh I was going to format it before trying, and as for backing up saves, thats a given.

just hope it doesnt brick it :/

iamtheoneneo · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:25

Come on dude, I know your new but play by the rules.

No links or requests for "warez"
Providing or asking for information regarding "warez", "gamez" or any other software protected by copyright is forbidden. This includes discussion of 'chipped' or modified games consoles.

Frozennova · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:30

iamtheoneneo said:
Come on dude, I know your new but play by the rules.

No links or requests for "warez"
Providing or asking for information regarding "warez", "gamez" or any other software protected by copyright is forbidden. This includes discussion of 'chipped' or modified games consoles.

Come on apply some common sense, hes asking to return it to stock not asking about modded firmwares to run homebrew is he.

Moothead2 · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:33

iamtheoneneo said:
Come on dude, I know your new but play by the rules.

No links or requests for "warez"
Providing or asking for information regarding "warez", "gamez" or any other software protected by copyright is forbidden. This includes discussion of 'chipped' or modified games consoles.

I'd understand if he was asking how to install CFW but since he's trying to install OFW I think a bit of leeway should apply.

Psycho Sonny · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:40

you would be better off selling your current console for a premium and then buying a brand new one with official firmware on it. this way you end up making money and getting a brand new console. win win

K1LLSW1TCH · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:03

iamtheoneneo said:
Come on dude, I know your new but play by the rules.

No links or requests for "warez"
Providing or asking for information regarding "warez", "gamez" or any other software protected by copyright is forbidden. This includes discussion of 'chipped' or modified games consoles.

LOL

antijoke · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:04

Someone wants to be UB.

iamtheoneneo · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:06

sorry but I read the rules as no discussion of chipped games consoles.
The ops machine IS chipped and we are having a discussion about it.

so if im wrong fair enough but perhaps a mod can clarify? I swear threads have been closed before for a lot less.

anticonscience said:
Someone wants to be UB.

I could think of nothing worse!

K1LLSW1TCH · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:16

He wants to know how to download and install the official firmware, it's hardly any different than someone having an early official firmware and asking how they can upgrade to the latest version. The fact that the console has custom firmware on it shouldn't make any difference in all honesty, I imagine if he formats the drive then he'll be prompted to update to the latest firmware when he reboots the console.

neoglow · 25 Jan 2013 at 16:05

K1LLSW1TCH said:
He wants to know how to download and install the official firmware, it's hardly any different than someone having an early official firmware and asking how they can upgrade to the latest version. The fact that the console has custom firmware on it shouldn't make any difference in all honesty, I imagine if he formats the drive then he'll be prompted to update to the latest firmware when he reboots the console.

+1.

What I was going to say.

chaparral · 25 Jan 2013 at 17:04

iamtheoneneo said:
so if im wrong fair enough but perhaps a mod can clarify? .

Sorry but no discussion of mods allowed on here........

manic mushroom · 25 Jan 2013 at 23:23

Im not talking about mods though, Im not even talking about anything to do with mods, I am talking how to GET RID OF MODS to the console, not anything to do with putting cfw or downloading roms or games onto it.

its to get a hacked firmware back to the normal firmware so it is a legit machine, I see no mention on this in the rules, as I doubt the Mods even thought someone would want to do this.

HTH

Streeteh · 26 Jan 2013 at 09:01

On topic - I was pretty certain you just downloaded and installed the latest OFW. That's exactly what i did with my PSP and it worked fine. Don't kill me if i'm wrong though

ricky1981 · 26 Jan 2013 at 09:17

I just downloaded latest official firmware and installed from USB (download it on your PC so Sony don't have any chance of blocking you even though you're moving to the light side!). Did this a few months back and had no issues.