My ps3 system software cannot be run correctly and it asks me to press start and select if i have storage media that contains update data of 3.21 or later. I dont have what it asks so i cant play what do i do

Insert the storage media or USB device that contains the update data in the PS3™ system. From the home menu, select (Settings) > (System Update), and then press the button. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
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Procedure

1. Transfer the PS3UPDAT.PUP file to the UPDATE folder.
2. Connect the USB to your PS3.
3. Go to Settings > System Update, then Update via Storage Media.
4. Select the USB key and launch the update procedure.
5. Take care all the best Clive

No applicable update data was found connect storage media that contains update data of version 3.40 or later, and then press the start and select button at the same time

Error code "8002F997" means your PS3 is having issues updating your system software directly via internet. As a workaround you'll use external storage media, such as a USB thumb drive, to transfer the software to your PS3

1. Requirements

- A USB cable (not necessary if using a USB thumb drive)
- A PC with Internet access
- Storage media or a USB Mass Storage device such as a USB flash drive

2. Downloading and saving the software

- Plug in your USB drive to your computer, and create a folder on the storage media in which to save the update data. Create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media/USB device. Within the PS3 folder, create a folder named "UPDATE".

- Download the update data from

http://dus01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/us/2011_0310_91ee193a2fa921a6fce780fc40236e3b/PS3UPDAT.PUP

and save it in the "UPDATE" folder.

Note:

Be sure to save the update data as noted below. If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PS3 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".

3. Updating the PS3 software

Note:

Do not turn off the PS3, or remove the USB drive, during the software update!

- Insert the USB drive/storage media into the PS3
- On your PS3, from Home Menu (second icon from the left) -> System Update ->Select [Update via Storage Media].

The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.


http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

Your hard drive has a problem and needs to be formatted. this has happened to me twice already but not with the original hard drive that came with the ps3, I changed mine to a 500 gig drive which had the problems.

the bad news is that you have lost everything that you saved onto the drive and need to reformat and reinstall the ps3 operating system.

If you go through the system settings there is an option to format the drive. Do that.
Then you need to get a USB flash drive, and follow the steps below

Download the update and save the file to a compatible storage device such as Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, a USB or PSP.

Before starting, use your PC to create a folder named "PS3" in the storage media or USB. In this folder, create a folder named "UPDATE" (the folder name is case sensitive and must appear in capital letters). Once the UPDATE folder is created, download and store the update for PS3 system software.

Once the update saved, remove the storage media and connect to your PS3 via the slots under the slot cover, or USB, depending on the storage medium used.

Once the storage media connected, go to Settings on the home menu of the PS3, select System Update, then update via Storage Media. Select the storage media connected to the PS3 installs the update data stored there.

Good luck.

ok man lsn, the Hard Disk that ur using seems to me like it NTFS format it should be FAT32 and to do that u need to Format ur Hard Disk drive by connecting it to any laptop near u and right click and thn format it as FAT32 and thats it :D cheerz and have fun, but if u still dont know how to do it, just take ur Hard Disk with u and go to any computer store near u and ask the guy to format it and make it FAT32 NOT NTFS.

Since you are not connected with internet you can update by the following methods 1 You can update using the update data saved on a USB flash drive/other media. Go to 'settings' select 'system update' and choose 'update via storage media' 2 Update data may be contained in some game disc or any other disc media. When that disc is played, a screen will be displayed which will guide you through the update process. 3 In case you fail with the above methods, contact your local customer service helpline mentioned in your software manual

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

• System Update »
  Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
  
• 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.
• Update using disc media »
  Update using update data that is included on a game disc.

*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.

I hope this will help you.

download the file from the link below. put it on a USB stick.  If the error still comes up, please specify exactly what the error says.
http://duk01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/uk/2009_0121_043067d8624040f9f3f1a8dc2e662bce/PS3UPDAT.PUP

You're almost there Robert.

What the PS3 is asking for is this:

PS3 Firmware 2.60

You've got to download it and then place it into two folders like this on an external hard drive or thumbdrive or cd if that's all you got.

PS3--UPDATE

If you look at the instructions you'll see what I'm talking about. Make sure the folder names are all capitalised or else it won't work.

Once you have this in place press START and SELECT on the controllers and it will allow you to format the hard drive.

Let me know if you get stuck or have any more questions.

Best of luck!

ou

That's the best way to do over your PC to your USB. 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. Select here to start the download.

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.

• Location: Save in the “PS3” folder > “UPDATE” folder
• File name: Save as file name “PS3UPDAT.PUP”.
  Update procedure
  

Notices

• 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.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an 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) > (System Update), and then press the button

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”.
  Update procedure
  

Notices

• 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.
• The power button on the PS3™ system front is not active during an 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) > (System Update), and then press the button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select [Update via Storage Media], and then press the button.
   
   
   The system automatically searches for and finds the update data saved on the storage media or USB device.
   
   
4. Start the update data.
   
   
   
   Press the button to start the update data. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
   
   
5. Confirm that the update was successful.
   After the update has been completed, go to (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. 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.