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=== Getting into recovery mode ===
=== Getting into recovery mode ===


<ol> <li>With the system in standby mode. Press and hold the power button down until the system turns on and then off again. Release the power button. It is very important to hold the power button until the console shuts off and to release the power button before continuing to step 2.</li>
<ol> <li>With the system in standby mode. Press and hold the power button down until the system turns on and then off again. Release the power button. Very important to hold the power button until the console shuts off and to release the power button before continuing to step 2.</li>


<li> After about 1 - 2 seconds press and hold the power button again until you hear 2 consecutive beeps. Release the power button. During this step you will actually hear three beeps. There will be one single beep then a short delay followed by the 2 consecutive beeps. Only release the power button after the 2 consecutive beeps.
<li> After about 1 - 2 seconds press and hold the power button again, until you hear 2 consecutive beeps. Release the power button. During this step you will actually here three beeps. There will be one single beep then a short delay followed by the 2 consecutive beeps. Only release the the power button after the 2 consecutive beeps.
*Some people have trouble hearing the beeps: the LED goes off the same moment it beeps, so the 2 consecutive beeps can also be noticed by seeing the green LED fast blink off twice.</li>
* some people have trouble hearing the beeps: the led goes off the same moment it beeps, so the 2 consecutive beeps can also be noticed by seeing the green led fast blink off twice.</li>


<li> You will then be instructed to plug in a controller, via the USB cord, and press the PS button : "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button".
<li> You will then be instructed to plug in a controller, via the usb cord, and press the PS button : "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button".
*It may be needed (in rare cases) to reset + re-pair the controller again with the tiny button on the back (before entering recovery mode), to be able to proceed after being instructed, to plug in a controller via the USB cord.
* it may be needed (in rare cases) to reset + re-pair the controller again with the tiny button on the back (before entering recovery mode), to be able to proceed after being instructed, to plug in a controller via the usb cord.
[[File:Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button.jpg]]</li>
[[File:Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button.jpg]]</li>


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==== 4. Rebuild Database ====
==== 4. Rebuild Database ====
This can be a useful feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings (except some PSN account information - explained in next paragraph. <br />
This can be a usefull feature if you have lost files on your system for no apparent reason. Try using this feature to see if it can restore those files. This will also rewrite corrupted files within the database, potentially eliminating future issues. This feature should not erase any of your saved data or settings (except some PSN account information - explained in next paragraph. <br />
Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information. Will also "unregister" your PSN account with your system - anything that needs your PSN information to run correctly, like trophies or games that require trophies with a PSN account to be linked, will not work. To fix, either sign in to PSN or for systems </=3.55, edit the xregistry.sys to have your PSN email and password.
Deletes messages, playlists, changes made on "Information" screens, trimming information for pictures in "Photo", video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume information. Will also "unregister" your PSN account with your system - anything that needs your PSN information to run correctly, like trophies or games that require trophies with a PSN account to be linked, will not work. To fix, either sign in to PSN or for systems </=3.55, edit the xregistry.sys to have your PSN email and password.
This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
This operation may take a long time depending on the type and number of data items.
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===== Rebuild Database without Recovery Menu =====
===== Rebuild Database without Recovery Menu =====


The rebuild process itself isn't done in recovery mode. There is no need for this to have set the console into recovery mode. This means no steps required to turn it off and hold for the beeps.<br>
Rebuild process itself isnt done in recovery mode. There is no need for this to have set the console into recovery mode. This means no steps required to turn it off and hold for the beeps.<br>
Because it can be done via MMS modules by VSH anytime, you also do not need to set any EPROM flags or anything. To instantly begin database rebuild process create the following file:  
Because it can be done via mms modules by vsh anytime, you also do not need to set any eprom flags or anything. To instantly begin database rebuild process create the following file:  


  /dev_hdd0/mms/db.err
  /dev_hdd0/mms/db.err
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==== 5. Restore PS3 System ====
==== 5. Restore PS3 System ====
This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on the HD and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option. <br />
This will restore your system to original including, formatting and erasing all of the data on the HD and returning all system settings to default. This will not take your system back to a previous Firmware release. Use this option as a last resort, unless you have nothing on the console that you want or you want to erase everything on the console, do not use this option. <br />
This is the same as "Restore PS3 system" on the XMB. <span style="white; color:red!important; font-size:100%; text-align:center;">'''All data and settings will be lost by performing this step.'''</span>
This is the same as "Restore PS3 system" on the XMB. <span style="white; color:red; font-size:100%; text-align:center;">'''All data and settings will be lost by performing this step.'''</span>


==== 6. System Update ====
==== 6. System Update ====
This will allow the user to update their console with new firmware via a Flash drive or other portable media. This will not allow you to update via an internet connection. This can useful if your system has become corrupted to the point you can not boot.
This will allow the user to update their console with new firmware via a Flash drive or other portable media. This will not allow you to update via an internet connection. This can usefull if your system has become corrupted to the point you can not boot.
Needed for installing same versions MFWs over OFW/MFWs or going back from an MFW to an OFW.
Needed for installing same versions MFWs over OFW/MFWs or going back from an MFW to an OFW.


The update process will only scan these paths:
Update process will only scan these paths:


  /dev_bdvd/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP
  /dev_bdvd/PS3/UPDATE/PS3UPDAT.PUP
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==== 7. Change System Storage ====
==== 7. Change System Storage ====
'''Note:''' [[CECH-40xx]], [[CECH-42xx]], [[CECH-43xx]] 12GB only
'''note:''' [[CECH-40xx]], [[CECH-42xx]], [[CECH-43xx]] 12GB only


=== When to use Recovery Menu ===
=== When to use Recovery Menu ===
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