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Jason on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:30:15 +0000

try doing it by removing the hardrive and installing from the thumb drive method as the firmware is installed to the onboard and not the hd.

bobsta1ns on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:21:22 +0000

am gripped but if its gotta b done then its gotta b done :-/ thanx for the advice

pedrolabate on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:06:11 +0000

That sucks. Hope you can figure out some easier way to do it :/

Jay on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:40:57 +0000

according to this, you will want to back up your HDD to an external drive, and then format the drive that is in the system. If you don't back up your data, however, you will lose everything. It's an XMB error that is preventing the install, probably a hiccup from the last firmware upgrade.

Anyway,...

Jason on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:38:41 +0000

Doesnt sound right to me at all.

bobsta1ns on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:06:42 +0000

error code is 8002f997-- can not update XMB firmware ................. i tried downloading to a stick but got same error code and it said data corrupt ?????????????? :(

bobsta1ns on Error Code 8002f997 | Can not update XMB firmware

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:31:41 +0000

why wont my ps3 play black ops..??? and now it wont update to 3.70 its doing my head in