How to install linux on ps3 with usb install#

Once it starts up go over to the Install Red Ribbon Icon.Your PS3 should now restart and Petitboot will start up.

Once you have Red Ribbon Linux burned to a CD or DVD go over to your PS3 and in Rebug Toolbox select Boot Other OS and when it asks about LV1 Patches select the one that says Apply Current.

Once that's downloaded Burn it to a disc using Imgburn.

Once thats finished you need to go back over to your Computer and Download Red Ribbon Linux just google it and you should find it over at sourceforge.

Plug your USB Drive with the dbtimage.bin file into the right slot on your PS3, Now load up Rebug Toolbox and select this in the order i say -> Resize Vflash to allow for other os -> Install Petitboot.

Once your on REX You need to go over to your computer and you need to download one file just google 'petitboot image dbtimage.bin' once thats downloaded put it on to the root of your USB Device.

You will need to be on Rebug Rex Edition to do this so if your not already on Rex then go ahead and do that first.

Hit enter on your Keyboard and wait for the PS3 to reboot and you'll see the XMB (PlayStation 3 operating system). To get back to your PS3 OS, restart Ubuntu and, at the KBoot prompt VOILA, You have just installed Ubuntu Linux to your PS3 Should you get stuck, go to this page for any problems during the installation: In a few seconds, you will see that sexy wallpaper of Ubuntu Gutsy and the installation wizard will appear. Insert the Ubuntu PS3 Live CD in your PS3, type install and wait for the Live CD to load. In a few seconds, you will see 'Ubuntu PS3 KBoot Loader' text on the top of your screen Plug the USB keyboard and mouse to the PS3. You'll be asked if you want to quit your PS3 system and start the other OS (of course you do), so choose 'Yes' and wait for the PS3 to reboot Go to 'Settings -> System Settings -> Default System' (press X) and select 'Other OS'. Third and Final Step is to Boot and install the Ubuntu PS3 Live CD Now Plug your USB into your PS3, then go to 'Settings -> System Settings -> Install Other Os' and hit X to detect and install KBoot. Put the otheros.bld file inside the OTHEROS folder Make a folder called PS3, inside PS3 create another folder called OTHEROS Select the 'Custom' option, then select 'Allot 10GB to the Other OS' entry and do a 'Quick Format'.

You'll be asked if you want to format your hard disk, so press 'Yes' and then you must choose a partition setting for the hard drive. Turn on your PS3, Log in and go to 'Settings -> System Settings', scroll down until you find the 'Format Utility', press X on it and go to 'Format Hard Disk' (last option).

How to install linux on ps3 with usb iso#

You will need to burn this ISO image on a blank CD with your favorite CD/DVD burning tool.ДЇirst thing is you need to Partition Your Hard Drive: Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) PS3 ISO image, which you can get from here: An USB keyboard and mouse attached to your PS3.ДЈ. Whichever device you have chosen it must be Formatted into FAT32 so PS3 can read it.Дў. An USB flash drive or Memory Card or External Hard Drive. I dont take any responsibility for anything that goes wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!ДЎ. So Back-up your data before attempting this.

How to install linux on ps3 with usb how to#

This is my Guide on how to Install Ubuntu Linux onto your PS3 System, by akash_1337ДOING THIS WILL DELETE ALL DATA ON PS3.