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  • PS3 System Software Update 4.31 Incoming

    Sony is about to roll out yet another system software update. Been another update to improve system stability this one, for now, wont be mandatory. So it's unlikely to target the recent custom firmware releases. For now...


    About PS3 System Software Update 4.31:
    I’m posting this message to inform you that there will be a minor firmware update (v.4.31) released on the evening of Monday, October 29th.

    There will not be PlayStation Network maintenance during this time; online play and access to apps will not be affected during the release of this update.
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    This is not a mandatory update. However, we suggest you keep your systems updated with the latest firmware, as these updates further improve overall system stability and help provide you with the best online entertainment experience possible.
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    To update to v.4.31, select Settings from your Xross Media Bar (XMB) *> System Update > Update via Internet and then follow the on-screen instructions.
    Source: community.us.playstation

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    Comments 34 Comments
    1. Tranced's Avatar
      Tranced -
      Via the source someone posted that this update put their PS3 into an update loop.
    1. herculestec's Avatar
      herculestec -
      I want to see a different update every week, hehehe!
    1. bitsbubba's Avatar
      bitsbubba -
      I wonder how many updates it'll take before it starts pissing off the 'legit' users
    1. davidkatz88's Avatar
      davidkatz88 -
      wow again!
    1. indirect76's Avatar
      indirect76 -
      Wouldn't be surprised if CFW4.31 pops up(as useless as it would be) just as a FU to Sony.
    1. Evi1d33d's Avatar
      Evi1d33d -
      It's just a hotfix for the Monster Hunter game.
    1. minjares's Avatar
      minjares -
      Quote Originally Posted by herculestec View Post
      I want to see a different update every week, hehehe!
      Not every week more like every day
    1. The Central Scrutinizer's Avatar
      The Central Scrutinizer -
      This is just plain sad. Why bother upgrading or pushing out an update if its not mandatory. I don't get it.
    1. Ryu's Avatar
      Ryu -
      I take it english wasn't the posters first language. The word 'been' should have been 'being'. Not complaining just correcting him for next time.
    1. zanzabar's Avatar
      zanzabar -
      Quote Originally Posted by TitanTX View Post
      This is just plain sad. Why bother upgrading or pushing out an update if its not mandatory. I don't get it.
      updating is a pain, it can brick your console if the power goes out (there is sandy going on,) and it is just to fix a couple games that have random crashing right now.
    1. CS67700's Avatar
      CS67700 -
      Boom, what did I tell you.

      The giant crab being pissed because its console got rapped.

      Next week, another OFW, then another, and another, etc...

      It's going to be a race now.
    1. The Central Scrutinizer's Avatar
      The Central Scrutinizer -
      Quote Originally Posted by zanzabar View Post
      updating is a pain, it can brick your console if the power goes out (there is sandy going on,) and it is just to fix a couple games that have random crashing right now.
      Well for starters i hope those who are in "Sandy's" path remain safe and good luck to those out there. Secondly yea its just another useless attempt by Sony to fix the current problem, I don't see any point in upgrading to 4.31, haha and if you go to look at it its the reciprocal of 3.41 (which got jailbroken to begin with)
    1. Pheonix81's Avatar
      Pheonix81 -
      Something tells me $ony are starting to panic now we have them on the run
    1. Getinge's Avatar
      Getinge -
      I wouldn't go so far to say we have them on the run. I'm sure they have a trick or two left up their sleeves. But hopefully lv0 key is what everyone says it is and that Sony can't do shit about it.
    1. krytonic's Avatar
      krytonic -
      Quote Originally Posted by CS67700 View Post
      Boom, what did I tell you.

      The giant crab being pissed because its console got rapped.

      Next week, another OFW, then another, and another, etc...

      It's going to be a race now.
      This has nothing to do with the new CFWs.
    1. yes159's Avatar
      yes159 -
      Quote Originally Posted by bitsbubba View Post
      I wonder how many updates it'll take before it starts pissing off the 'legit' users
      Depends. I've seen some people complaining about firmware PS3 firmware updates for maybe 2 years now (not related to CFW, but the number of firmware updates that have been done). Personally i've never seen the big issue. Each firmware update takes me less than 10 minutes. I know that someone have slow download speed from PSN however.


      Quote Originally Posted by indirect76 View Post
      Wouldn't be surprised if CFW4.31 pops up(as useless as it would be) just as a FU to Sony.
      I dont think it will be much of a FU if this 4.31 updates does nothing regarding security of the firmware. Seeing that it is optional, i think it does nothing over 4.30 regarding security.


      Quote Originally Posted by TitanTX View Post
      Well for starters i hope those who are in "Sandy's" path remain safe and good luck to those out there. Secondly yea its just another useless attempt by Sony to fix the current problem, I don't see any point in upgrading to 4.31, haha and if you go to look at it its the reciprocal of 3.41 (which got jailbroken to begin with)
      Has this been confirmed yet, that it is an attempt to fix the security? As someone mentioned earlier, it is mostly a fix for Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD. If you dont have this game, it is no point in updating indeed, that is also why the update is optional. I think it will take at least some weeks before the next firmware comes out that will fix something regarding security.
    1. corpse101's Avatar
      corpse101 -
      Quote Originally Posted by zanzabar View Post
      updating is a pain, it can brick your console if the power goes out (there is sandy going on,)
      What you dont have your ps3 and TV on a redundant UPS with backup power generator? How do you play when the power goes out?

      J/K I know what you mean though, never had power go out during an update (knock on wood) but I have had it go out when saving a game of Madden 2001 back on PS2,... my glorious save ... corrupted.
    1. l_oliveira's Avatar
      l_oliveira -
      This OFW seems to be meant to fix a freeze problem with Monster Hunter 3 HD (Japan only).

      Edit: And why not, change the SEN passphrase while at it ?
    1. yes159's Avatar
      yes159 -
      Quote Originally Posted by l_oliveira View Post
      Edit: And why not, change the SEN passphrase while at it ?
      It must be a mandatory update for this to be the case
    1. megatoto's Avatar
      megatoto -
      Good thing that Sony try to stop all the pirates from stealing PSN bandwidth...they got free game with CFW 4.30, but they must not have PSN for free...please do the ban hammer Sony and keep your PSN clean !
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