I accidentally clicked on System Update instead and a screen came up to saying to insert USB to update the PS3. I then couldn't get off that screen and couldn't go back to the main Safe Mode The PS3 couldn't connect to PSN but it had firmware 4.80 Forums. Gaming Communities Off-Topic Latest Also through safe mode I guess. D. ddikxela Member. Mar 3, 2017 (4.8). I downloaded the latest firmware to a USB drive and loaded the update file from USB, but that also got stuck in an update loop (The update would stop around ~60% Try to launch Safe Mode each time you change a cable. If Safe Mode still doesn't launch, try power cycling your console. Completely turn off the console by holding the power button. Wait for the power light to stop flashing, then remove the power cable and leave the console for 20 minutes. Reconnect and attempt to launch Safe Mode. Plug into windows, click start and type dskmgmt.msc. Find the hdd, right click and delete the partition. It should show a black bar. Let the PS3 handle the formatting. First you need to format your hdd, you can stick it in another ps3 or connect it to your pc with a sata to usb cable. I need some help fellas I bought a console today an it's stuck in safe mode every option freezes an says to update passed 4.82 but won't let me If you succeeded in activating Safe Mode, you will see a message on the screen saying, "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button." Connect a USB cable to the controller and the PlayStation 3 and press the PS button to enter Safe Mode. You will now see the Safe Mode menu. How to update PS3 with USB in safe mode? Download the latest update on your PC. Next, transfer the PS3UPDAT.PUP file to the UPDATE folder. Plug your controller into the PS3 via a USB cable. Put your PS3 on standby . Next, press and hold the power button - the system has to turn off again. Once this is done, press and hold the power button again. it worked when i installed it through xmb system update and now im in safe mode/recovery mode its just saying please wait even without the usb, i tried it with other cfw and ofws and nothing? is my ps3 bricked or there a fix? edit: FIXED!, have to wait 15 to 20mins but depends. Hi guys and girls. My PS3 Slim is stuck in an update loop. It loads up to 24% and then stops and gives me the 8002f147 error. I've checked the forums out and most of them advise to put the PS3 into safe mode and update from there, unfortunately I can't seem to put it into safe mode. CFW PS3 stuck in boot loop. 4. 17 comments. MrRaymos • 1 yr. ago. You can't go back to ofw from cfw, only to hen I'm pretty sure. Nice paperweight buddy🥺. iGotTalents-- • 1 yr. ago. Yes you can, I've done it plenty of times. MrRaymos • 1 yr. ago. hMIXY.