
The PS3 system will restart and recognizes the update file in the storage media.Press Start and Select at the same time.
Please note: Data and settings may be deleted if you choose any of the first (5) options. Connect the storage media to PS3 system. If you were not able to get into Safe Mode, your system may need service. Connect a controller to the PS3 with a USB cable. If you succeeded in activating Safe Mode, you will see a message on screen saying, "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button". Continue to hold and after 5 seconds you will hear a quick double beep. Continue to hold and after approximately 5 seconds you will hear the 2nd beep for video reset. Touch and hold the Power button, you will hear the 1st beep, again for PS3 power on. Continue to hold the power button and after 5 more seconds you'll hear a 3rd beep, and system will power off (Power light goes red). Continue to hold the power button, and after approximately 5 seconds you will hear a 2nd beep. With the PS3 off (power light should be red), touch and hold the Power button, you will hear the 1st beep indicating that the PS3 is powering on. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters. Note: If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3 will not recognize the update data. File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”. Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder. Download the update data from the webpage and save it in the "UPDATE" folder.
Using your computer, click the following hyperlink to begin downloading system software 4.46.Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".Create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device.If your PS3 is either CECHA00/CECHB00 series model, you can also use Memory Stick™, SD Memory Card, and CompactFlash®. You will need a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive with at least 168 MB of free space.Step 1: Manually Download System Software Sony's full instructions for manually applying the 4.46 firmware are reproduced below: Sony has also issued step-by-step instructions for those affected by the faulty 4.45 firmware, detailing the process to download the firmware file manually from a computer and then installing it on the PS3 in safe mode via a USB stick. Users who weren't locked out of the PlayStation 3's XrossMediaBar will be able to download PS3 firmware 4.46 through the System Update menu. The new PS3 firmware replaces version 4.45, which was released with the same feature last week but made some consoles inoperable. Sony has wheeled out firmware version 4.46 for the PlayStation 3, which allows users to hide trophy notifications.