Sony PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.90 Download

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What’s New for 4.90:

• This system software update improves system performance.

What’s New for 4.89:

• Signing in to PlayStation Network now requires a device password for enhanced account protection.
• Account creation for PlayStation Network and some account management features are no longer available on the console. Use your PC or mobile browser to use account management features with improved performance, speed, and safety.

What’s New for 4.88:

• This system software update improves system performance.

What’s New for 4.81:

• This system software update improves the quality of the system performance.

What’s New for 4.80:

What’s New for 4.75:

• The system software improves the stability of the operation.

What’s New for 4.70:

• The name and icon for PSN have been changed to PlayStation Network.

What’s New for 4.55:

• System stability during use of PlayStation 3 format software has been improved.

Notices:

• Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
• The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Visit https://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
  If your PS3 system software version is 4.55 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to > Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings) > [System Software] field.
• The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted in system software versions 3.21 and later. You will not be able to use [Install Other OS] or [Default System] under Settings (Settings) > Settings (System Settings).
• See the Consumer Alerts page for more details.
• To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software.
• Depending on your PS3 system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

Update using a PC

Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3 system’s hard disk drive and perform the update.

Instructions for updating using a PC:

Required items

• PlayStation 3 system
• A wireless controller
• A USB cable
• A PC with Internet access
• Storage media (Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, CompactFlash)* or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive (At least 195 MB of free space required)
• * An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.

Update data download procedure

• Create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Using a PC, create a folder named “PS3” on the storage media or USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named “UPDATE”.
• Download the update data and save it in the “UPDATE” folder created in step 1.

Notice:

• Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3™ system will not recognize the update data. The folder name must be in all uppercase letters.
  • Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
  • File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.

Notice:

• Do not turn off the PS3 system or remove the storage media or USB device during an update. If an update is cancelled before completion, the system software may become damaged, and the system may require servicing or exchange.
• During an update, the power button on the system front and PS button of the controller are inactive.

System Update

1. Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system.
2. From the home menu, select Settings (Settings) > System Update (System Update), and then press the Close button.
3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the Close button.
4. The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
5. Start the update.
6. Press the Close button to start the update. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
7. Confirm that the update was successful.
8. After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information].
9. If the [System Software] field displays the version number of the update, the update was successful.

Hint: You can delete the update data from the storage media or USB device after the update has been successfully completed.

Update using disc media

• Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.

System Update

• Update using the PS3 system’s [System Update] feature

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