(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hi, i dont know if its the right section, but i have a question. Im sure it was asked million times.

I have a PS3 with a OFW.

I want to back up copy protected saves.

In order to back up my copy protected save file, i need to remove the copy protection first. I searched a little bit and found out that copying my copy protected save file to my PC would be possible with a CFW, a FTP application and a save edtor (like Bruteforce for example). First question, this is correct, right?

Okay, i need to install a CFW first, which FTP application do i need and how do i use it?

So lets say i transfered my save file to my PC, all i need to do with the save editor is (Bruteforce for example) to remove the copy protection and i can use it with every PS3 out there, doesnt matter if CFW or OFW, right? of course, i need to use my profile. Some games have a system data, this is for me more important than the actual save file, this will be also transfered to my PC when i use it with a CFW, FTP and such, right? Do i need to change anything on that system data, so that i can put it back to a new PS3 with my profile information?

Sorry if its asked many times. Thanks for the help in advance and sorry for my english.

CFW requires you to flash your ps3, and thats if its a hackable model...you need to see if its a NAND or a NOR model, NAND are a bit more complicated as you need a progskeet or teensy, if its a NOR you can use a E3 flasher...if you use rebug you can use the built in tool box on the ps3, and get filezilla for the pc. after you have it set up correctly, disable cfw syscals, erase your history and such, you will need to sign in to your psn, download the saves to the save data utility. after you do that and hopefully you didnt get banned, you can set up a ftp and transfer the saves to the pc. use bruteforce to remove lock protection and you are set.....that's the process in a nutshell. not easy lol

I have a CECH2004A, is that a NOR model?

Btw, when i install a CFW, will i lose everything that i have on my OFW? Im asking this because i dont want to lose my copy protected saves (you cant back it up!), since its the only reason why i want to install CFW.

If you have psn+ you can store it on the cloud, and it all depends on what method you choose to downgrade. If you go to 3.55 with FSM you will need to reformat your hdd...if you just go to the latest cfw you won't lose nothing...if you are afraid of losing your saves or even worse bricking your console when flashing, get psn+ and store it to the cloud..you can find 14 days free stuff here and there do that, downgrade, and just redownload your saves....if you don't want to spend the money to flash your own or pay someone to do it for you, you can ask someone with cfw to transfer the saves for you..make sure you trust that person though. Just a thought. Flashing is easy as 1,2,3 but it's easy to mess up as well and messing up means bricking your console.

I dont understand this part. First, i need spend money? For what?

Someone else can transfer the saves for me? How? Do i need to send them my PS3?

Sorry if these are dumb questions.

Thanks and sorry for my english.

why you need to spend money?...you need to buy a flasher, thermal paste, cleaning solution, and depending on what tools you have/need...flashing requires opening your ps3

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yes others can get your saves...if you upload them to the cloud as i previously mentioned. someone with cfw will need to log into your psn and download the save or saves that you want. them they send em to you...if you dont have psn+ then that option is no good to you