Using PS3 Safe Mode

[@timothysanford012381]

I am deaf. So all I'm doing is turning my system on and off repeatedly. No menu. Wish they thought to put visual cues into the lights such as fast beeps and slow beeps so those of us with bad hearing could know what to do.

[@OrcTheRed]

At this point you may figured it out...anyway, if that's not the case try this: - step 1: press the power button (PS3 turns on) and hold it until the console shuts down by itself; now you can release the button - step 2: press the power button (PS3 turns on) again and hold it until the message "Connect the controller using a USB cable, and then press the PS button" appears on screen

[@LadyGin2]

@@OrcTheRed after that ..another thing missing.. how to move around with the options and select the right one for us if the controller doesn't obey because it's still charging.. ?thanks

[@modussarrizvi6351]

Of your defat how did you listen to the video

[@Yt-fm3lw]

@@modussarrizvi6351 there sun titles

[@sharkbaitgaming1995]

I know this is 2 years old, but KZbin has a closed caption button buddy, you should use That

[@juanvaldez2921]

Great video. My PS3 kept getting stuck at 98% after I formatted the drive, after running it on safe mode, it worked! Thank you so much! I was about to give up.

[@justanmpowereddude5021]

I was able to override the 4.88 update using safe mode! I installed the 4.88 with the necessary firmware to get HEN working - I’m using the super slim Apparently, this wasn’t supposed to work - but it did. Thanks man

[@Sharpshot45]

Please help me when I restore file system it freezes to :(((( idk what go do know of I should through mines off the balcony

[@seonl6339]

HELP ME

[@VAPELANDER]

Its the harddrive that got reck change it

[@VAPELANDER]

@only1draco

[@VAPELANDER]

Its the hdd

[@Hopalongtom]

My PS3 stopped being able to read Blue Ray movies, and suggested to fix the file structure in safe mode, their instructions for safe mode wasn't clear, yours was perfect and the problem is now solved.

[@Babyinthelab_]

I've had my ps3 for well over 2 years. still going strong. FAT version

[@TheMadPacX]

A friend of mine downloaded and installed the lastest GT6 patch. After making it to the main menu of the game, he turned the system off without issue. When he turned it back on, the system froze before loading the XMB. So he went into safe mode, chose "Restore File System" and now it says: "Preparing...Please wait". It's been 24 hours and he's still seeing this screen.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

My PS3 slim was freezing at random moments. I had to do a ''File Restore System'' a few times, and an extra repair-scan when I started my PS3, everything is working fine

[@amaya9778]

what can i do if my ps3 doesnt go to recovery mod because the system update

[@Godzilla-vw4vs]

Then you did it wrong

[@gaara_death88]

I know this video is old but I decided to give my PS4 a break and bring out the PS3 and had a black screen this video helped fix that for me thank you

[@Dorian10452]

OMFG THANK YOU. PEOPLE WHO MADE KZbin VIDEOS ON THE SYSTEM UPDATE MESSAGE NEVER MENTIONED TO PUT AN ADDITIONAL FOLDER SAYING PS3 ON IT. THANK YOU SONY

[@BoroDanny90]

Great video very helpful. Just wish the PS3s were made better and not so cheap. Corrupt files happen all the time and the system freezing when trying to log in online is terrible and a fault that shouldnt happen.

[@Guio95]

I think hat even if we can't notice it, Sony has done a massive work in making our PS3 as reliable as possible, but I also think that it shouldn't be easy to guarantee a great stability in a system with continuous updates, new game data and so on...

[@SkilledDriver]

Danny James lie my PS3 don't have safe mode what should I do need answers

[@ihsanulhaque6968]

Danny James I have used the option that rebuild database but it keeps saying that preparing please wait! Nothing happens it keeps saying that help pls thank u

[@sunny_sky8930]

@@SkilledDriver Bruh ps3 with no safe mode

[@brant9871]

Now it’s 2023 and we have PS5 that run amazing

[@reemahmed5275]

yo! I've done these steps (the first ones) and nothing appears on my tv screen!! I'm using HDMI cables please help me

[@wilskibob1016]

Turn off ps3 and turn it back on

[@epicexcalibur6445]

@@wilskibob1016 7 years too late.

[@leipomatonrasa7839]

@@epicexcalibur6445 lol😂

[@eddyramirez414]

Ye me too

[@louis2o]

i have done some research and called sony costumer support only the only way to fix your ps3 if option 3 says preparing for long time is click option 5 which is to delete every thing from your ps3. hope this helps...

[@nasirjones7243]

my system keeps going back to system update

[@tolgacinoglu9013]

+1 Please Help!

[@ChristopheTroestler]

Same here. Usefulness of safe mode greatly diminished!

[@RANDALZ]

If you mean PS3 you have to go to the person's profile, hit triangle and select report from the options listed, don't know how to do it on Xbox though

[@damjanradovic3711]

how do i exit the mode system update when the console doesn't allow me every time I turn it on it automatically pulls the installation it gets to 33% and then throws the error 8002F 165

[@yahshua4928]

When I attempt to put my PS3 into Safe Mode the screen remains blank, I made sure I was doing everything correctly. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this problem..?

[@Vectorman2X]

how i can see my firmware version,i dont have access do dash board?

[@t.emrinouschan3522]

I've lost movies from safe mode they were downloaded on how do I get them back

[@perry.afterthevaccine]

Choose step 3

[@NMDCboyz]

Mate, make sure you connect the Controller to the PS3 via the cable and then hit PS button. It will sync and work!

[@anthonylewis4433]

How long does it take for a rebuild data base in the preparing please wake mode how long does that last to the preparing please wake goes off or lower back on I just learned it it should be on Guinness world record how long prepare and please wait before it comes out of it anybody know longest wait time should be?

[@WilliamMevon]

Wonder why Yt recommended this to me after 12 years.

[@brant9871]

Thank you I was getting so frustrated with this your video helped me figure it out

[@GeoNosiS26]

Well my hardrive has been corrupted now for awhile And for the past two weeks I've been trying to fix it in safe mode since it won't start up, Litterally every option I select does not work, it will just say "preparing" or its loading or deleting something, and it will stay like that for hours and not change at all, I'm about to just try and delete everything but that probably won't even work... Dammit sony...

[@nizzyhuzzle123]

I have that problem too, did you find any solution for that?

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Nipzzy Huzzle Just go on ebay. Get a New HDD or SDD any GB ya want. Swap it with your old one. Boom, done. Same with any PS3 buy a low GB and swap it out. Turn any PS3 into a TB for $80 on Ebay. Good luck boys

[@WVNT888]

This is my problem: My PS3 pops a message that says that the system is corrupted and I restore it (There's no cancel, I'm forced to press yes) then after 100% doesn't restart and the screen stays blank black. Help pls

[@Ebstract]

@Ozan Ateş little late m8

[@TheEverydaybadman]

My friends list doesn't show up, option 4 seems the most appropriate although it isn't mentioned :/

[@trampolinee1]

THANKS SO MUCH! MY OLD PS3 DOES WORK NOW, AND WE HAVE 3 PLAYSTATIONS NOW!! :) OMG IM SO HAPPY

[@inuyasha54325]

This song was in Playstation Allstars Battle Royale. The second part of the Jak stage.

[@emihrv]

Thats a really good video. Every Tutorial Video should be like that!

[@barisakdogan8151]

In the safe mode i choose the third option and it always say: Preparin... Please wait. Can you guys help me please?

[@cashcarti6822]

Buy a ps4

[@gilbertomartinez9085]

I've got the same problem here

[@nbeope]

Baris Akdogan same, anyone figure it out?

[@xjeppanx]

Worked for me

[@adamhudgins4887]

Baris Akdogan same thing happens to me and it pisses me of so bad

[@backseatdog]

Thanks! Restore PS3 System worked like a charm! It only took seconds too!

[@blast6809]

I have jailbreak so if i restore the file system, will i lose the jailbreak

[@MegaMacTV]

I am thinking about using steps 3 and 4 to try to remedy a problem of apparent lost space. As in, Hard Drive space seeming to have disappeared with no know reason, whether it be from downloads which did not occur or any other data related event. Irritating as can be because I have a CECHE01 80GB system with 74GBs total space, only have around 45GB taken up in game installs, and the rest of the data on my system would only add up to around 50GB worth of total used space...ugh...

[@amalianika3200]

I play nfs pro street and it lqgs in the loading screen

[@Venomonomonom]

Use an external hard drive to copy your save data over. One should do it once a year or so, I got YLOD and lost everything

[@deltakill1509]

I cant go to the safe mode screen. It keeps going to sytem update screen that never finishes downloading.

[@rak2788]

same here

[@sheb1913]

Sameeee!!!

[@fonale1]

Same here

[@kylecyr862]

take out the Hard drive 2. put the hard drive in an enclosure 3. connect to PC make a simple volume 4. format 5. put the hard drive back in the console and it will boot to the safe mode screen and will tell you to install the OS

[@AdamWayne75]

Does option 5 remove both safe and corrupt data?

[@ihavenoideas5844]

Yes

[@Psychomantis30]

I'm a playstation fan, and i dont own a xbox. I told you the game PSABR is cheaply made, and its a fact. Just look at the ending credits, main menu, etc... I own a PS3, and i love it. I play GT5 everyday

[@scortpion6718]

Hi guys, I couldn't get safe mode going and had black screen with no signal from the tv all from changing the output cable after installing rogero 4.46. It's all good now. I had to heat the two heat sink plates at 400 deg for about 30 sec with a heat gun, enough to reset whatever needs resetting, reapply new paste and then it will let you into safe mode by following the methods you see online. I tried everything and repeated this process a few times to prove it was the only way. Hope it helps.

[@FunkyGhost37]

I get "Data Was Corrupted" with the code 8002F225. My device was formatted to FAT32, and I had the same folders as you had it.

[@NMDCboyz]

Samsung LED 32 inches TV connected via HDMI cable (1.4) to PS3. I already performed default setting on PS3 by connecting it to SD TV. Still remains the same issue on LED TV.

[@himanshs2782]

Please tell me how to improve gaming performance in all your games

[@koozyk1390]

if your friends are not showing up keep on you're own account for 30min to an hour and u should get all your friends listed again. hope I helped :)

[@cool3nc]

damn alright man. I'm in a situation right now from the last update they put out. I could be bricked too. Hopefully you can get a new one. And I dont think sony would do that to their customers, its just a very unlikely thing that happens to some ps3 owners from being online and them releasing patches that are glitchy.

[@bluchips24]

My ps3 isn't allowing me to go into safe-mode. As I began to hold down the button for the first 3 seconds, the light flashes white, and then yellow. I'm assuming its fried. Not to mention it's a 1st generation console. Any advice on repairing this would be very helpful. Thanks

[@tfesrgaming4179]

What your controller isn't a ps3 controller but is compatible (ps4 controller)

[@AidanDownes_KH]

won't work I just tried.

[@bandgeek89]

this doesn't work on my fat pS3. Anytime I turn it on, it gives me the yellow light. When I flip the switch in the back and hold the power button, it goes to the yellow light, beeps 3 times, then blinks red. When I take my finger off and hold it again, the red light doesn't blink anymore it just stays there. If I push it again it starts up and gives the yellow light again and repeats. Changing the power outlet doesn't work either.

[@kingkiwi9487]

+bandgeek89 you have YLOD...

[@MaximilianDann]

Your ps3 is broken, it is the YLOD..

[@AamirZ]

If anyone has any slow or freezing game problems like in Battlefield 3, do 3 first then launch safe mode again, and do 4. PS3 works so much better after.

[@Chocobopsu]

I love the background music, where is it from? Excellent video btw! Thanks :) Gonna go try it now

[@josedaniel816]

put a pin or something thin inside your controller on the back. it´s right next to the screw. after that re-connect the controller

[@ReaperCheGuevara]

I use 3 and 4 twice a month. My console runs great and when gta v gets slow I do this and it speeds up again.

[@rotor13]

Everyone wishes this and that like with any game. That doesn't necessarily mean its going to happen. Plus, there always DLC. The first DLC just released and its free. You can always voice what you want to see in future games or DLC on the Share Blog, or hound the developers/publishers of the characters you want to see in the game.... Whining on forums doesn't do much good.

[@tokevellimccoy8578]

I ended up restoring the ps3... Im pretty uspset about it... I lost years worth or Elder Scrolls (4 and 5) days of little big planet, my infamous storyline... and so many others... not to mention movies and music... this is a sad day....

[@thierryamic4275]

Need your help ,trying to connect my ps 3 to my tv but screen stays by tried different cable but still the same .

[@CrashFan96]

Does restore default settings will erase all of my trophies and my games?

[@danfhu9072]

No, only "restore ps3 system" erases saved games and installed games. trophy data is saved on ps servers and is never deleted even with restore ps3 system.

[@robear2024]

Daniel Jordan quick question bro. I'm in process of doin this but where I'm stumped is.. The screen that says.. "connect Controller to the usb cable and press the PS button" screen. I've used 3 different cables that I had but the remote wouldn't respond. I'm tryin to see what I can do but so far no luck :( . Any advice? It would be appreciated

[@Infinitely988]

my case is exceptional, there is another option showing up 1. 1a. change system storage 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

[@hoodieshun7020]

I got an offbrand PLAY gaming accessories wireless controller and the controller will connect, but when I press the home button, won't go to the menu

[@EvilToasta]

Guys, this is a support video not a place for PSABR rants

[@Mylda-q2d]

MERCI AMPLEMENT, VOTRE VIDÉO ME SAUVE LA VIE... ❤❤❤🇬🇦

[@LadyGin2]

or not I've tried every single item on that restore list... something's wrong is like it's not letting the ps3 reading pkg or iso files.. yet rebug tool is on there, pkg format and it reads it and installs it.. flash drives I've only got 64 gb ones.. it's like I haven't transferred anthng to the fleah drive.. can't get ps3 to update.. or considers every single update file as corrupted data even from official exploit site.. don't understand.. don't even know anymore what folder on ps3 o should put the games on and if iso or pkg filme and don't know if I need any tool for it to read pkg or iso files.. I'm lost of resources.. 😢🤦😭

[@emperorpalpatine1228]

So I held down the power button and heard two beeps but the system shut off after the second beep.

[@zach4057]

When i turn on my ps3 it starts up normally for about 3 seconds then blinks red and green for another 3 seconds then shuts off, with no light on the power button. What option is best?

[@marky3609]

I am having an issue trying to download Metal Gear Solid IV off the PS Store my system tells me that there is not enough space on the system storage to download the game. I have a 500GB HDD in my PS3 and even though it's pretty full I was able to clear out about 45GBs of space for Metal Gear Solid IV which is only reading as a 27GB download. So I'm not sure why it continues to tell me I don't have enough to download this game. I'm going to try some of these Safe Mode options and see if they help maybe there is some corrupt data taking up space on my HDD that I can't see.

[@MilwaukeeMade1995]

I also have a question. What do you do when your PlayStation turns up and shows the cannot start screen. Do you do the rebuild database and will that help with restoring the ps3 itself.

[@ZenQuotes1]

Same issue what u did?

[@YoBeezick]

My main account can no longer sign in. All other accounts on the console can sign in perfectly. I've restored database, I was told this would fix it. I've also reset my modem, but nothing.

[@TheKhunaou]

i still don't understand for the rebuild database part

[@1HuntingShark]

I got to the safe mode screen. Selected option 3 then got told there wasn’t sufficient data. Couldn’t back out to get another option now I cannot get onto safe mode again

[@monsterslayer525]

sony my ps3 tries to restore the corropt data it sort of freaths on some certan percenages but it still works then the screen goes to the loading black blank screen then after a wwhile it restarts and it still says i need to restsore the corrupet data

[@TheoGeorgeUnique]

yeah sure but how much it will take? like an hour or less than that?

[@PhoenixZest]

My profile & trophies data was showing error. I did a File System Restore using this video. Problem solved. Thanks 👍🏻

[@starz3893]

This video is just what i was looking for!

[@supermariomistickgames4700]

Hi, when I have a corrupted update on my ps3 hard disk it can't load the safe mode. What can I do for lunch the safe mode? Thanks in advance

[@GHD11]

Buy a ps5

[@0071776]

same here,it say please wait,then freez.i try the update with the flash drive and stop at 75% always.

[@eissathegamer9466]

Safe mode was added to the PS3 in version 2.50.

[@pspbot7]

will retore ps3 option give the orignal system version which was during the purchase

[@JamesJohnson-vc3kd]

I just want to shed a little light on some of you fellow gamers out there, as of this morning my system was straight corrupted, last night ,I tried step3 ,then 4 bout 2 hours 3again for hour no go,then back to4 for bout 5 hours same problem finally,I step 5'd now im back on street fighter, I lost some good memo but hey ,I am back ! Try it and game on bro!

[@thatordinarygamer3425]

how do i pass the connect via usb screen using a wired controller

[@markd4028]

ThatOrdinaryGamer34 get a ps3 controller lol or a off brand controller

[@jetyan]

My ps3 shut down abruptly when playing certain games?? So which option should i use ?

[@KekoFurryFox]

I defiantly need to reset my ps3 sometimes when I quit netflix it does a random 3 beeps noise sometimes it doesn't show the dashbored when I quit the browser etc

[@kenny6449]

can u really self clean it by holding the eject button and putting the power cable in?

[@krishnad9567]

Without og joystick it is possible or not

[@biancamohamed5661]

What if I factory reset my ps3 because I didn't know about the recovery settings. But I want to get my data and accounts back how can I recover those data. I don't have a back up tho.

[@ImAPersonHehehehaw]

When I hear three beeps it does to an hdmi screen

[@tokevellimccoy8578]

So my ps3 seems to sit on the "restoring" part of the screen for a very long time even in safe mode.... I also have most of my 320g hdd filled is that making it take longer or is the problem deeper than just using safe mode??...

[@carolbeare5415]

Hi All, my ps3 said the file on system storage is corrupted and will be restored, so i re formatted the HDD by activating safe mode - My problem now is i have a safe mode screen sat in front of me with the 6 options but the screen is frozen and i cannot do anything !!!! Can anyone advise me what i can do please

[@Rectangle101]

Didn't need this video got my ps3 sorted thanks tho

[@iceyriceyjjfish6765]

Rectangle101 then why tf did you comment anyways

[@Rectangle101]

because i thought it was a good video but it was not tailored to my problem so why tf you commenting?

[@rotor13]

I have every SSMB game.... Yes, there are similarities with the game, but that doesn't make it "cheap". Obviously it worked, the game is a success. Good thing opinions are not facts.

[@bcrooks94]

Would restoring the file system or rebuilding the database help to stop my console being slow and freezing?

[@Reapergod-vs6wx]

Can't access safe mode help Sony I don't know why held onto the power button and no second beep

[@endless_paradigm]

This is not working with my PS3 Super Slim.... what should I do? is there any oher method?

[@tubeethet]

I have a problem, in a game called little big planet, whenever I try to load a online level it says failed to load level, the cause was because I left the game while the game was saving and I didn't know, I need help how to fix it.. Which is the best decision to choose for it?

[@ProteinBlob]

I accidentally got into an update loop (error 8002F1F9), and I tried going into safe mode, and it did all the beeps like in the video, but it never went to the safe mode screen. It just went to the screen saying it would load the update. Is there no way I can enter safe mode and put in the update manually?

[@ozguraslann]

Could you solve the problem ?

[@zoohuralandalusartonline8055]

when i do the second option will mu account will stay and my call of duty black ops 2 colors of my weapons stay please answer now

[@turnet70]

when it says preparing,.. please wait does that mean its restoring or is it froze? someone help im to young to do this on my own

[@garciajoseluis047]

Well im not good at this to start but what if your ps3 freezes before you even go the main screen and when you are doing the check for currupt files it goes to 100% no problem but then it restarts and same it freezes i have the super slim so do i do the same thing?

[@joehunter7898]

Mine says the system file is corrupted then the loading bar goes up to 100% then my tv is at a black screen then it says I have to do it all over again

[@rhettphelps908]

i cant figure out how to do the whole download even watched the video typed in what it told me too and it didnt pop it up

[@sh4de123]

I followed every step of the beeping, tho it just won't tell me to connect my controller and press the PS button, and even when i try it, nothing happens. Any help?

[@TheCrimsonFlame17]

does restoring default setting delete videogame data and save game data?

[@lisadenison258]

My ps3, whether it was started in safe mode or started up normally. When I start it, it automatically goes to a system update no options before hand. Then I let it go through the process and at 99% it will freeze and not load anything. I have left it sit for up to about 3 days but it never goes past 99%. What should I do???