PS3 Problem after trying to install CFW

[farquad]

Okay so let me just preface with saying that I know I'm a complete idiot, but let me lay down the situation here: I tried to install evilnat CEX, by adding to a usb and then directly system updating from that usb, without anything else, now my ps3 is booting into safe mode and telling me to reinstall system software, naturally, i formatted a usb and got the .PUP file for 4.93, (which it tells me to do), and then, after hitting 'START' and 'SELECT', simultaneously, i get a couple different error messages seeminly at random, 8002F2C5, and 8002F281. I really hope i didn't brick it, does anyone have any ideas? My serial is CECH-2501B

 

[Berion]

User can try install CFW just like that but it will be rejected, nothing install (it was possible on fw v3.55 and earlier). So zero risk bricking by doing this. Console just will say that didn't found fw package and GTFO.

Your errors are explained here: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Error_Codes

One is related to - possibly - loosing disk contact. Another one means dead WiFi/BT which prevents you install any kind of fw (stuck in boot loop in such case is normal).

You have 25xx model. Only early series from them have old meta loader, which means possibility of install CFW. But in current state, that's concern for future.