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[LTR]Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3™ system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3™ system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3™ system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
This update is for PS3™ systems purchased in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™
system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models sold outside North America.
The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
If your PS3™ system software version is 3.21 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to (Settings) > > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software.
Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.
The PlayStation®3 system software version 3.21 update includes the following:
Settings
The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted. > See Details
Other
The playback quality of some PlayStation® format software that is downloaded (as a purchase or for free) from PlayStation®Store has been improved.
A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities that may occur when playing MP4 format video files.
You can update your system software by any of the following methods:
System Update
Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
Update using a PC
Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
Update using disc media
Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.
*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.[/LTR]
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Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 3.21.
An update to the PS3 system software was released on 1 April 2010. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 3.21 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 3.21, you will need a minimum 165MB of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
Main features in system software update version 3.21
Settings
The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted.
Other
• The playback quality of some PlayStation® format software that is downloaded (as a purchase or for free) from PlayStation®Store has been improved.
• A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities that may occur when playing MP4 format video files.
Note:
This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PlayStation 3.
Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.[/LTR]