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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11-24-2012, 01:00 PM
#38
monkey3ller
Save Point
Originally posted by spudeeelad
Those hacks were for black Ops 2, or another game? I have to admit, I am highly sceptical about any theory of Treyarch being able to check your entire PS3 for patches and scan other games. Even if they can, there is definitely some form of a breach of data protection acts and privacy laws if they are doing that.
I agree with you! This is illegal if they do that. But it is a possibility and we have to keep that possibility in mind. I think that even if the hacks were not for black ops 2, and for another call of duty, then they still would kick you off for hacking in that game that they are a part of.
11-24-2012, 03:14 PM
#39
The Rangers
At least I can fight
11-24-2012, 04:45 PM
#41
x-MuNkY-x
Brute
I left my homebrew apps but tried a new acct and works fine. all i had was modded savedata on my x-MuNkY-x nametho. if u have actual modded patches then that will effect the ps3 as a whole and not just the name. If u just have a hardon for that acct then reformat ur hdd,otherwise just swap acct names.
Last edited by
x-MuNkY-x ; 11-24-2012 at 05:07 PM.
11-25-2012, 02:10 AM
#44
dvize
Guest
this worked for me. luckily i had a spare drive to throw into my ps3. just threw in a new drive, installed rebug, installed rebug toolbox, turned on debug mode, installed multiman, moved blackops 2 blus to internal and set bd mirror. Created new psn and started game with new multiman. it asks if you want to autopatch the eboot, say yes (you will download the official patch anyways).
Too bad the game blows and everyone camps hard.
Too bad the game blows and everyone camps hard.
11-25-2012, 10:00 AM
#45
slim355
You talkin to me?
Update :
All my secondary & new accounts still working perfectly with blops2,
But, primary account is still unable to connect. Appears it could be banned.. :mad:
I thought CFW online meant a console ban now? Is there a way to avoid it?
All my secondary & new accounts still working perfectly with blops2,
But, primary account is still unable to connect. Appears it could be banned.. :mad:
Originally posted by dvize
Created new psn and started game with new multiman. it asks if you want to autopatch the eboot, say yes (you will download the official patch anyways).
I thought CFW online meant a console ban now? Is there a way to avoid it?
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