Hacking Which things to backup before swapping HDD

[Windows_10_User]

Before changing the PS3's HDD, should I sync trophies, make a full backup via XMB and restore it after changing the HDD or should I download certain files and folders to the PC and then upload them to the new HDD after switching the previous one, and if so, which files and folders should I download and would I be able to load the games and their settings, DLC and apps and their settings after rebuilding the PS3's database?

I was thinking on downloading the folders in /dev_hdd0/game, the PS3 game saves and RIF, EDAT, act.dat and xRegistry.sys files.

Will RIF files work after rebuilding the PS3's database or do I have to download RAP files again from the Internet and convert them to RIF again to be able to run the PSN games and DLC?

Also, if I upload xRegistry.sys to the new HDD and rebuild the PS3's database, will I have the same XMB settings I had?

 

[Windows_10_User]

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[V800]

I've just switched HDD's and redid the hack in the new one. I've got a super slim model with hen 1.88. Didn't bother with transfer files tbh, since one hdd is my brother's and the other is mine.

 

[blaisedinsd]

When you pull the old HDD out of a PS3 how to you get windows to be able to recognize and use that drive again?

I connect it with my sata/ide to USB connector and I see nothing.

 

[Windows_10_User]

When you pull the old HDD out of a PS3 how to you get windows to be able to recognize and use that drive again?

I connect it with my sata/ide to USB connector and I see nothing.

I don't know. Never tried. Did you go to Disk Management?

 

[godreborn]

Yeah, disk management. Only do this if you don't care about the data on it.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Yeah, disk management. Only do this if you don't care about the data on it.

Which things should be backed up?

 

[Marc_LFD]

It's subjective. E.g. Music, pictures, homebrew apps (or re-dl), and saves.

Assuming you've got the games backed up on an HDD there's no need to waste time with that.

 

[Windows_10_User]

It's subjective. E.g. Music, pictures, homebrew apps (or re-dl), and saves.

Assuming you've got the games backed up on an HDD there's no need to waste time with that.

Could you read the first post to tell me exactly which files and folders should be backed up?

 

[godreborn]

Most of the important stuff is in dev_hdd0/home

 

[Windows_10_User]

Most of the important stuff is in dev_hdd0/home

Why? Are you talking about RIF, EDAT and act.dat files?

 

[godreborn]

Saves and trophies too. Forget about the games.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Saves and trophies too. Forget about the games.

If so, I'll lose all their settings and the DLC. But I thought I didn't need to back up trophies as long as I synced them before changing the HDD.

 

[godreborn]

You'll lose settings regardless.

 

[Windows_10_User]

You'll lose settings regardless.

Why? Even if the PS3's database is rebuilt? Will I have to install all games, DLC and apps and download RAP and EDAT files to convert the former to RIF or will RIF and EDAT files still work after being uploaded?

 

[Windows_10_User]

You'll lose settings regardless.

Do you know if the PS2's Expansion Bay type Network Adaptor only supports 3.5" HDDs/SSDs/SSHDs or does it support 2.5"'s too?

 

[godreborn]

I have no idea. I don't use an hdd with the ps2.

 

[Windows_10_User]

I have no idea. I don't use an hdd with the ps2.

Do you know if some PS Vita games ask to install data like some PS3/PSP games?

 

[godreborn]

Do you know if some PS Vita games ask to install data like some PS3/PSP games?

Not that I'm aware of. They're cartridges.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Not that I'm aware of. They're cartridges.

And why does that make them not installing game data?