PS3 Recovery Menu

PS3 Recovery Menu & How to Access It

The recovery menu is a special menu that allows you to run a variety of diagnostic and software repair tools. 

*** Important - You will need to hook up your PS3 controller via usb cable to the system *** 

How to access the Recovery Menu

1. With the PS3 off (red light), hold the power button

2. (Beep)......(Beep).........(Beep) < let go (The ps3 would of powered on then off)

3. hold down the power button again

4. (Beep)......(Beep).........(Beep, Beep) <- let go.

Recovery Menu Options

1. Restart System:

Restarts the PLAYSTATION®3 System.   

2. Restore Default Settings:

Reset all system settings back to default.  

3. Restore File System:

Checks for corrupt/missing system files. 

4. Rebuild Database:

Rebuilds the OS for the PLAYSTATION®3.

5. Restore PS3 System:

Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch.

6. System Update:

Update the PLAYSTATION®3 System