raynist

Thanks for the advice!

I found my issue! The flash drive I was using was 128gb, I guess the PS3 doesn't recognize that. I used an 8gb one and was able to load the custom firmware. I will try loading the SACD ripper tonight. Thanks Ray

Thanks so much! I will try this tonight

Thanks Ted! I will give it another shot later tonight or tomorrow. --Ray

Hi, Thanks for the reply. I did find the instructions to upgrade in bios mode however it said it could not find the file or something like that. I do have the folder structure setup as noted in the instructions. I think my problem is that I downloaded the custom firmware, but the instructions say extract/unzip but I am not able to do that. What do I use to unzip/extract the PUP file that I downloaded? Thanks Ray

Hi This is my first post here. I just purchased a PS3 Fat with SACD capability. It is on FW version 3.55 and I am trying to install the modified FW in order to rip my SACD collection. I am having a problem with the download of the otherOS 3.55 firmware. I am able to download the file, but I am not sure how I am supposed to extract it. When I downloaded it on my windows 8.1 laptop there didn't seem to be a way to extract it. I downloaded it on my MAC and it looked like it was going to be a zip file (says CFW355-OTHEROS++.zip.download), but when complete the file in my download folder is CF@355-OTHEROS++.PUP Am I supposed to extract this? If so I am not sure how or what program to use. I tried renaming this file to PS3UPDAT.PUP and then creating the folder structure but the PS3 said it didn't recognize any update. Here is the guide I am using: https://newtoolbox.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/sacd-ripper-primer-v4-0.pdf There is a step that mentions if you already have FW3.55 there are other steps to follow, and a link that goes nowhere. If this did not work, you are likely already on stock version 3.55 NOTE: if you are already on stock version 3.55 follow these instructions (starting at line 43, to line 60) http://code.google.com/p/sacd-ripper/source/browse/trunk/readme Thanks for any help you can provide!! --Ray