Accessing update data already on PS3

[Benny44]

Hello everyone - I recently switched PS3s to one with a bigger HDD. Knowing the issues with updates, I used the data transfer tool to send the update data to my new PS3 (I deleted my actual games because that thing takes forever - it's much easier to just redownload them from PSN). So, I downloaded GT6, and when I go to start it, it tries to download all 21 updates. The game data utility is showing 16GB of update data, but it doesn't seem to want to apply that. I turned off the network connection to try and force it, but it just started up the game. Is there any workaround for this? Or am I just going to have to go through the painful process of downloading them in steps? Thanks for any help!

 

[kilesa4568]

A shot in the dark here but with the console swap, maybe you need to activate your main account on it. Just in case you're not sure how, playstation network/account management and system activation is in there.

 

[Benny44]

I think I had already did that, but I did it again just in case-didn't do anything - but thanks for the suggestion. My other question would be, should I delete my game data utility that I currently have on the system before I re-download all the updates? And, even though I'm sure I know the answer, this won't affect my game save data in any way will it?

 

[kilesa4568]

If you mean deleting the game data itself, I would as I'll be installing them again anyway. No idea if there would be a problem with the existing data but it's probably better to be safe than sorry.

Your save file will be safe as it's completely separate to the game data.

 

[Benny44]

Yeah, you're right. Good to have a second person say what I was thinking though

 

[Draggon]

You probably know this by now, but use an ethernet cable. I did that 1/3 way through my install and it did make a difference!

 

[Benny44]

Thanks - already done haha. I'm about 2/3 of the way through the update process. Might finish today if I have time, hopefully