I'd appreciate permission from a mod/admin to make a thread about this due to the FACT that it is not a theory, it is a proven working method. I have around 5 people who'll confirm it works perfectly.
This is for PS3 only!
Hey guys I found this glitch around 10 minutes ago whilst trying to do the gold gun glitch on the 1.02 patch(Sadly I didn't succeed). But I managed to find a good glitch in the process. So here's my tutorial .
Requirements:
A USB stick.
Geohots CFW/Blackbox FileManager.
A brain.
2 PS3 controllers.
NOTE: I recommend you use a new account for this as your stats get reset at first!
First things first you need to be on the 1.02 Black Ops patch with the 1.05 server. For any of you who don't know how to do this here's a quick tutorial:
1. Your going to need to download the patch co-responding to your Black Ops BLES/BLUS ID. Here are the different files.
BLES/BLUS Black Ops 1.02 Patches:
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(Big thanks to SBMichael for the files! :Y
NOTE: If anyone could send me a link to any 1.02 patches I'm missing I'd be very grateful.
2. Open up your FTP server on your PC and copy the t5mp_ps3f.self to your desktop.
(It's located in hdd0>game>BLES01031>USRDIR. Obviously it varies depending on your BLES/BLUS)
3. Delete the 1.05 Black Ops patch from your saved data utility.
4. Copy the patch you downloaded earlier on to your USB stick. Now install the .PKG onto your PS3. Then open your FTP server back up and copy the t5mp_ps3f.self back to where you got it from. Overwrite the existing one.
5. Run EliteMossy's Patch Blocker which can be found here:
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Originally posted by another user
Run the PatchBlocker.exe.
Go to network settings on your PS3 > Internet connection settings > Custom.
Go through it all as usual but once you reach proxy server input the IP address it outputs on the patchblocker. (E.G. 192.168.0.5)
Save the settings.
Run the patchblocker and sign in.
If you sign in successfully you have done this correctly.
6. After you've got the patch blocker running and your network settings done load up Black Ops.
7. When your on the Multiplayer menu you should see these digits in the top right hand corner of your screen: 53.0.0.0.
(Once you go into an online party it will be more along the lines of 53.37.47.6) This means you've done it correctly. After clicking play online you should've received a reset message. DW about it xD.
NOTE: Do not turn your PS3 off or quit the game during the following steps or you'll be reset to rank 1!
8. Go to LAN party with both your controllers connected. Set up the custom game as you please. I recommend the following settings for maximum XP in shortest time.
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SETUP:
Nuketown. Search & Destroy. Unlimited time. Unlimited lives. Headshots only ENABLED. Killcams DISABLED. Health miniscule.
9. After setting up your game go to your friends list. Hit join session on a friend who's in an online match(IMPORTANT - Wont work if in a party). Whilst the "joining session" is loading hit back until your at the main menu. You should get a unable to join/session's full error.
10. Now go back to your custom LAN game and you should still see a little star next to Search & Destroy(if so you did it correctly).
NOTE: Do not select your custom classes or you'll be kicked from the game. Only use the classes they give you! Also it may take a few tries to get you and your 2nd player on different teams!
11. Start the game and repeatedly kill your 2nd player by headshots.
1000xp a kill

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12. Win the game by planting/defusing the bomb.
13. Go to online and prestige(You should be rank 50).
14. Repeat steps 8-13 until you reach your desired prestige.

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15. Once you've reached your desired rank/prestige go ahead and return to the main menu then back to an online party. You'll be pleased to see nothing has been reset. Congratulations!
Hope this glitch benefits you guys! Please reply with good feedback as it took me a while to write all this up

. Enjoy!