[softlad]

hi there.i've just brought a ps3(slim).that needed a new hard drive.i've put that in ok..now on the screen its saying i need update version of 3.72 or later..i dont want too put the wrong firmware on and mess it up so i cant downgrade..could somebody please help me..thank you in advance

[Hannibal1471]

You need a hardware flasher to softmod ..

[softlad]

Originally Posted by Hannibal1471 You need a hardware flasher to softmod ..

hi..thx for the reply,,but i don't no which firmware to put on first to start the ps3 up..like i said.i've put a brand new hard drive in..and now its asking me for firmware 3.72 or below ..thx inadvance

[Wolfie708]

Originally Posted by softlad hi..thx for the reply,,but i don't no which firmware to put on first to start the ps3 up..like i said.i've put a brand new hard drive in..and now its asking me for firmware 3.72 or below ..thx inadvance

It's asking you for that because it is on 3.72 now. It will not accept a FW below 3.72.

Just install 3.72 (it's in here somewhere I think? lol) and then you will need to flash it back down to 3.55, but that is ONLY if it came from factory with 3.55 or less.

[softlad]

Originally Posted by Wolfie708 It's asking you for that because it is on 3.72 now. It will not accept a FW below 3.72. Just install 3.72 (it's in here somewhere I think? lol) and then you will need to flash it back down to 3.55, but that is ONLY if it came from factory with 3.55 or less.

hi wolfie..thx for the info..i've been searching the last 4hrs for the ofw 3.72 firmware.but like a needle in a haystack.

[GregoryRasputin]

Originally Posted by softlad hi wolfie..thx for the info..i've been searching the last 4hrs for the ofw 3.72 firmware.but like a needle in a haystack.

Check Eurasia's wiki.

[jonnyjaeger]

Here you go, all the ps3 ofw released.
http://dl.console.se/ps3-firmware-retail/