PS3HEN PS3 super slim boots to restore mode

[YourMasterIsMySlave]

Not sure how to start this bc im kinda new here, but hello!

I have ps3 super slim with hdd and internal flash storage.
I somehow "bricked" the hdd storage (some games crashed) and when booting the ps3 goes straight to restore database -> black screen for a long time -> back to restore, so i can go around it.

I still can go to recovery mode and i tried to rebuild database, restore file system, etc... The system update part freezes instantly. It could been the part that really fixes it...

So i changed the bootable drive from hdd to flash and it boots, i installed hfw, hen and multiman to it and tried to get my games and saves out of hdd to my pc, but when booting from flash it wont load the hdd so its not possible and i know that i cant just put the hdd to pc because its secured or something.

i just want my games and saves safe, or if possible i want the hdd fixed... i have restored it many times already.

Can anyone help me with this matter. Medium level noob here

Im happy to add more details if needed!

Kind regards.
Tom

 

[Coro]

Not sure how to start this bc im kinda new here, but hello!

I have ps3 super slim with hdd and internal flash storage.
I somehow "bricked" the hdd storage (some games crashed) and when booting the ps3 goes straight to restore database -> black screen for a long time -> back to restore, so i can go around it.

I still can go to recovery mode and i tried to rebuild database, restore file system, etc... The system update part freezes instantly. It could been the part that really fixes it...

So i changed the bootable drive from hdd to flash and it boots, i installed hfw, hen and multiman to it and tried to get my games and saves out of hdd to my pc, but when booting from flash it wont load the hdd so its not possible and i know that i cant just put the hdd to pc because its secured or something.

i just want my games and saves safe, or if possible i want the hdd fixed... i have restored it many times already.

Can anyone help me with this matter. Medium level noob here

Im happy to add more details if needed!

Kind regards.
Tom

please post in one thread per problem/question only.

 

[pinky]

as I mentioned on temp, if the hdd is going out, there's nothing he can do to recoup his saves. games -- just redownload them from the ps store. we don't know the metldr 2 key to get the erk for a superslim.

 

[YourMasterIsMySlave]

please post in one thread per problem/question only.

Okay, sorry my bad. Big apologies!

as I mentioned on temp, if the hdd is going out, there's nothing he can do to recoup his saves. games -- just redownload them from the ps store. we don't know the metldr 2 key to get the erk for a superslim.

Okay, got it </3

Thanks alot !

How about the ps3 activation tho? i remember that i had to deactivate old ps3 to activate new ps3 but now its not possible, right? any solutions to that?

 

[pinky]

that I don't know. I doubt that it's impossible though. sony has a lot of leeway with downloading to other systems. in fact, you can even pirate on the ps4 on the latest firmware due to a F%$# up with how that's applied. major screw up by sony.

 

[YourMasterIsMySlave]

Actually sorry for askin many guestions too fast before doing reserch, found this from Sony's website:

"When you cannot deactivate a system
When you cannot deactivate an activated system using that system, for example, due to a malfunction or because the system has been disposed of, contact the technical support line for your region.
You can also deactivate all activated systems for each content type from the following website:
http://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/
Go to [Account] > [Media and Devices], and then select [Deactivate All] for the type of content for which you want to deactivate all activated systems.
Hints

• Depending on the type of content, you might not be able to deactivate all of the activated systems using this page.
• This website is available only in certain countries or regions."