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How to Update the Codex on a PS3

Keeping your PS3 up to date is vital so that you can listen to audio files and watch videos. This process does not only update your PlayStation's system but it also addresses many codec issues. A codec is an application that encodes an analog speech or video signal into digital form for transmission and decodes it at the receiving end to allow successful playback on your PS3 game system.

Things You'll Need

SIXAXIS wireless controller
USB cable
Internet connection

Instructions

- 1
  Select "Settings" from the XMB home menu, go to "System Update" and press the "X" button.
- 2
  Choose "Update via Internet" and press the "X" button. The PS3 system will automatically search for and find the latest update.
- 3
  Download the update. If a new version of the system software is discovered, an update is required. Press the "X" button to download the update. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the update.
- 4
  Confirm that the update was successful upon completion. Go to "Settings," "System Settings" and "System Information." If the "System Software" field displays the version number of the update, you have successfully updated your PS3 system.
- 5
  Play or run the file or game saved in a codec that your system did not previously recognize. You should now be able to view or play it on your PS3 system.

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