To rebuild your PS3 database, you typically don't need to download a standalone file. The function is built directly into the system's Safe Mode/Recovery Menu
The console will:
| Condition | XMB Load Time | Game Icon Popup | Boot Time | |-----------|--------------|----------------|------------| | Normal (no issues) | 8 sec | Instant | 22 sec | | Corrupted database | 35 sec | 5–10 sec delay | 45 sec | | After Rebuild Database | 9 sec | Instant | 24 sec |
Before you rush to download a rebuild_database.pkg , ask yourself: Do you really need it? Here are the top five symptoms that a database rebuild will fix:
Rebuild the Database
When you , the PS3:
- Turn on your PS3 and boot into your Custom Firmware (CFW).
- Navigate to
Game > Package Manager.
- Select "Install Package Files".
- Choose "Standard" (if using a USB drive) or "PS3 System Storage" if you copied it to the internal HDD.
- Locate your USB drive (usually labeled "USB Storage Device").
- Find the
rebuild_database.pkg and press X to install.
- Wait for the "Installation completed" message.
