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
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i did that but at that stage i cant use my controllers it stops at 56% and tells me to restart
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