PS3 Error Code 8001050f Explained: 3 Tips To Help Fix Your Playstation 3 Error Code
PS3 error code 8001050f is a common issue faced by PlayStation gamers. If you are unable to play any of your own games or download any download from PlayStation store even before its expiration date, then you might be facing this error. Alternatively, if you experience missing trophies and notice that the time and date have reverted to January 1, 2000, you probably have error code 8001050f.
What is PS3 error code 8001050f?
8001050f is a type of error caused by the digital clock inside your PlayStation hardware. According to the manufacturer, this error was due to Playstations around the world mistakenly assuming that February 2010 was a leap year. A certain error that affects the internal clock and that the manufacturer calls a trophy register error causes the error.
When this error appeared, PlayStation 3 owners were advised to avoid using the game console until the problem was fixed. Slim PS3 players were not affected by this bug. As a result, PS3 trophy data and other game data was lost and cannot be retrieved by the user anymore.
How to fix PS3 8001050f?
First of all, you need to save all the game data on your navigation device and then delete it from your PS3. Then turn off your game console and let it sit for a few minutes. Then you need to restart your PS3 and fix the errors by below methods and then copy all the games back to your PS3.
Arrangement 1). Change the date/time directly on your console
Select Settings on the Xross Media Bar (XMB) and click Date and Time Settings. You must change the date to any date after February 28, 2010. Now you can use your PlayStation to play all the games you want.
Fix 2). Change date/time via the Internet
Connect to the Internet via WLAN and use the Browser function on your PS3. Go to settings and select Date and time settings. When in this setting, choose ‘Set via Internet’ and change the date to any date after February 28, 2010.
Fix 3). Fixing opening your PS3
Unplug your PS3 and open your console to locate the internal battery. Doing so will void your warranty if it is still valid. The battery would be present under the motherboard on the side near the USB inputs. Remove the battery for a few minutes and put it back in and reassemble the PS3. Boot the system and set the correct date/time and everything should be fixed.
After following the steps above, you will have a good chance of fixing error 8001050f on your PS3.