DONT upgrade PS3 to 4.45!

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Topic # 120958 19-Jun-2013 16:56

Apparently upgrading your PS3 firmware to the latest 4.45 release, can brick your system.

So hold off until further notice…

Original reports here

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Reply # 839622 19-Jun-2013 16:59

Uh oh! I won't be updating mine. Thanks for the update, Gavin, useful as always!

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Reply # 839627 19-Jun-2013 17:02

Sony have pulled the update. Lucky catch, I downloaded the update this morning and was going to update tonight.

Thanks.

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Reply # 839628 19-Jun-2013 17:04

Hah that's amusing!

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Reply # 839668 19-Jun-2013 17:54

I always chuckle a little at how angry some gamers can get, I love my games but I dont actually get angry when something doesn't work I go have a beer. and watch a movie or go do something else.

It's getting concerning how tethered some people are to thier majick game box.

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Reply # 839672 19-Jun-2013 18:01

Lazarui: I always chuckle a little at how angry some gamers can get, I love my games but I dont actually get angry when something doesn't work I go have a beer. and watch a movie or go do something else.

It's getting concerning how tethered some people are to thier majick game box.

I think people have legitimate cause to be upset when an update turns your expensive device into a useless brick. I use my ps3 as a media server so it would be a considerable annoyance if it were to die.

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Reply # 839804 19-Jun-2013 20:23

My ps3 did the update and it was fine I don't think anyone knows what the trigger is for this issue at least I can keep playing last of us haha

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Reply # 839964 19-Jun-2013 23:38

Chrisbexsta: My ps3 did the update and it was fine I don't think anyone knows what the trigger is for this issue at least I can keep playing last of us haha

Some people are saying it's affecting those who have upgraded their HDD's 500gb or bigger. Do you fall into that category?

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Reply # 839986 20-Jun-2013 07:11

Hobchild:
Chrisbexsta: My ps3 did the update and it was fine I don't think anyone knows what the trigger is for this issue at least I can keep playing last of us haha

Some people are saying it's affecting those who have upgraded their HDD's 500gb or bigger. Do you fall into that category?

I'm using a 12gb super slim that I have put a 500GB HDD in update went smooth as

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Reply # 840214 20-Jun-2013 12:09

I'm using a 320GB PS3 and updated it before seeing the news about the bricking. Mine is unaffected though.