Post: Possible "Server Unavailable" Fix
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11-23-2012, 05:12 PM
#1
slim355
You talkin to me?
This fix is for those that get "Server Unavailable" on all their accounts,
Primary, Secondary & brand new accounts, while playing legit copies of blops 2 on OFW.
The Reason
- Blops 2 is checking for improperly signed Software & possibly patches that don't match their sha1 hash
- This appears to be what was blocking me from the servers & giving me a cooldown period of 48-72 hours before I could next download the hotfix for 5 minutes before endless "Server Unavailable"
The Fix
- (Tested) Simply put in a blank HDD/ Format your HDD
- (Tested) You must delete all homebrew & possibly modified patches
Notes
- You will probably need to wait until the end of your latest ban/cooldown (I had to wait 2 days)
- You must login or register to view this content. may work for those of you playing backups, though I don't recommend it due to console bans etc.
- Your Primary Account might never get back online.
- Regarding Fix #2: You may only need to delete homebrew installed on the XMB (Multiman, Awesome File Manager, Blackbox FTP etc etc)
Status : I'm Still Online!
tl;dr
So I have been getting the
"Error Server Unavailable" since launch. :|
Haven't got into a game for more than maybe 2 minutes.
Having the hotfix for 5 minutes total each time & receiving a cooldown period whereby I cannot download the hotfix again for 48-72 hours, on all my accounts. New, Old, Primary or Secondary.
After seeing this post on callofduty.com by a moderator.
Originally posted by https
Mandatory Information to Include
- What type of PS3 do you have.
- Any user modifications to your console.
- When and where does this happen.
- What region you are in + Blu-Ray Code
- I remembered that I have things like "awesome file manager" & modified mw2 patches on the ps3 from previous data transfers.
- I guessed that Black Ops 2 was scanning the HDD for improperly signed Software.
- (You can actually check this on DEX firmware)
- It is also possible that Blops 2 is checking the sha1sum of patches on your console.
- You can see the HDD light flashing when you attempt to connect to Blops2 MP servers.
- If modified/corrupt software or patches are installed you are blocked from the server.
So, I popped a blank HDD in the ps3 2 days ago & it would not connect,
It also would not connect yesterday, but now today I have played for 3 hours non-stop.
Changing between zombies & MP downloading the hotfix Multiple times.
Last edited by
slim355 ; 11-30-2012 at 10:52 PM.
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11-23-2012, 06:20 PM
#12
spudeeelad
I defeated!
Originally posted by Meatwad
Yeah my dad's at Best Buy and decided to buy me a new PS3 so I can try that and play with him. I guess it'll work but it's complete BS that this is happening to us. I mean nowhere in there TOS or w/e it's called did it say it may check for unsigned software and temporarily ban you. If that's not the case, what else could it be?
Excellent. It would be highly appreciated if you could post feedback on whether the new PS3 makes a difference and whether it works on your main account.
---------- Post added at 06:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:14 PM ----------
Originally posted by slim355
Summarised
The Fix
tl;dr
So I have been getting the
"Error Server Unavailable" since launch. :|
Haven't got into a game for more than maybe 2 minutes.
Having the hotfix for 5 minutes total each time & receiving a cooldown period whereby I cannot download the hotfix again for 48-72 hours, on all my accounts. New, Old, Primary or Secondary.
After seeing this post on callofduty.com by a moderator.
So, I popped a blank HDD in the ps3 2 days ago & it would not connect,
It also would not connect yesterday, but now today I have played for 3 hours non-stop.
Changing between zombies & MP downloading the hotfix Multiple times.
Status : I'm Still Online!
- Blops 2 is checking for improperly signed Software & patches that don't match their sha1 hash
- This appears to be what was blocking me from the servers & giving me a cooldown period of 48-72 hours before I could next download the hotfix for 5 minutes before endless "Server Unavailable"
The Fix
- (Tested) Simply put in a blank HDD
- (Untested) You must delete all homebrew & modified patches
- Note: You will probably need to wait until the end of your latest ban/cooldown (I had to wait 2 days)
tl;dr
So I have been getting the
"Error Server Unavailable" since launch. :|
Haven't got into a game for more than maybe 2 minutes.
Having the hotfix for 5 minutes total each time & receiving a cooldown period whereby I cannot download the hotfix again for 48-72 hours, on all my accounts. New, Old, Primary or Secondary.
After seeing this post on callofduty.com by a moderator.
- I remembered that I have things like "awesome file manager" & modified mw2 patches on the ps3 from previous data transfers.
- I guessed that Black Ops 2 was scanning the HDD for improperly signed Software.
- (You can actually check this on DEX firmware)
- It is also possible that Blops 2 is checking the sha1sum of patches on your console.
- You can see the HDD light flashing when you attempt to connect to Blops2 MP servers.
- If modified/corrupt software or patches are installed you are blocked from the server.
So, I popped a blank HDD in the ps3 2 days ago & it would not connect,
It also would not connect yesterday, but now today I have played for 3 hours non-stop.
Changing between zombies & MP downloading the hotfix Multiple times.
Status : I'm Still Online!
Ok, so rather than delete homebrew and shit. I am trying a complete format of my harddrive. I haven't tried playing the game since last night, so in theory, 24 hours have already passed. I will try again tomorrow night and then if that doesn't work, I will try again Sunday night. If it does work, great, if not, I shall have to do a data transfer to restore my shit, but thats not a big deal. Will post updates accordingly.
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11-23-2012, 06:24 PM
#13
Meatwad
Meatman
Originally posted by spudeeelad
Excellent. It would be highly appreciated if you could post feedback on whether the new PS3 makes a difference and whether it works on your main account.
Ok so I started from a clean PS3, updated to 4.31, and linked a completely new account. I loaded Blops 2 and went to play online and it connected to the servers all fine and dandy. However I tried connecting to the servers with accounts that are "banned" (meaning they don't connect to the servers on my PS3 that can't connect) and those didn't connect at all. I decided to try the new account again and it still connected. I will wait till Sunday and try my other accounts that are "banned" and see if after 2 days they can connect on a clean PS3. If they can this will hopefully shed some light on this issue.
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11-23-2012, 07:13 PM
#15
Rxbby
Haxor!
I tried this immediately after getting the error, i dont know if the "cooldown ban" stopped me connecting if there is one but i deleted all my homebrew and app and formatted my HDD. It didnt do anything, unless like you said i had to wait for the cooldown/ban to go but i was only able to connect after changing my DNS servers to the best i could have. Even after that it only let me play for a few hours befor it gave me the 20.0-1 again. Try using namebench like i did and changing your primary DNS to the best for you, it will proberally let you play for a bit. :cry:
11-23-2012, 08:12 PM
#16
Zwiik
I defeated!
Originally posted by slim355
Summarised
The Fix
tl;dr
So I have been getting the
"Error Server Unavailable" since launch. :|
Haven't got into a game for more than maybe 2 minutes.
Having the hotfix for 5 minutes total each time & receiving a cooldown period whereby I cannot download the hotfix again for 48-72 hours, on all my accounts. New, Old, Primary or Secondary.
After seeing this post on callofduty.com by a moderator.
So, I popped a blank HDD in the ps3 2 days ago & it would not connect,
It also would not connect yesterday, but now today I have played for 3 hours non-stop.
Changing between zombies & MP downloading the hotfix Multiple times.
Status : I'm Still Online!
- Blops 2 is checking for improperly signed Software & patches that don't match their sha1 hash
- This appears to be what was blocking me from the servers & giving me a cooldown period of 48-72 hours before I could next download the hotfix for 5 minutes before endless "Server Unavailable"
The Fix
- (Tested) Simply put in a blank HDD/ Format your HDD
- (Untested) You must delete all homebrew & modified patches
- Note: You will probably need to wait until the end of your latest ban/cooldown (I had to wait 2 days)
tl;dr
So I have been getting the
"Error Server Unavailable" since launch. :|
Haven't got into a game for more than maybe 2 minutes.
Having the hotfix for 5 minutes total each time & receiving a cooldown period whereby I cannot download the hotfix again for 48-72 hours, on all my accounts. New, Old, Primary or Secondary.
After seeing this post on callofduty.com by a moderator.
- I remembered that I have things like "awesome file manager" & modified mw2 patches on the ps3 from previous data transfers.
- I guessed that Black Ops 2 was scanning the HDD for improperly signed Software.
- (You can actually check this on DEX firmware)
- It is also possible that Blops 2 is checking the sha1sum of patches on your console.
- You can see the HDD light flashing when you attempt to connect to Blops2 MP servers.
- If modified/corrupt software or patches are installed you are blocked from the server.
So, I popped a blank HDD in the ps3 2 days ago & it would not connect,
It also would not connect yesterday, but now today I have played for 3 hours non-stop.
Changing between zombies & MP downloading the hotfix Multiple times.
Status : I'm Still Online!
I can confirm this working! I cannot believe that they are actually checking for things that aren't even relevant to their game though.
11-23-2012, 08:28 PM
#18
DEXMoDzFTW
Vault dweller
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