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360 Guide
Just to save time on me, I am gunna post the exact same thing I posted on another forum...
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First time poster, already used the search function and did not find much. Sorry if this is out of place.
Me and a few others were wandering if anyone knows if it is possible to revert to an older patch of DkS. We want to patch to 1.05 (for speed running purposes) but none of us know exactly how or if it is even doable. Most of them are using the PS3 version but I am using the 360 version. Anyone have any ideas on how to roll back the patches? I believe we are looking into any solutions possible at the moment, but would prefer not taking apart our systems. But any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Me and a few others were wandering if anyone knows if it is possible to revert to an older patch of DkS. We want to patch to 1.05 (for speed running purposes) but none of us know exactly how or if it is even doable. Most of them are using the PS3 version but I am using the 360 version. Anyone have any ideas on how to roll back the patches? I believe we are looking into any solutions possible at the moment, but would prefer not taking apart our systems. But any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
360 Guide
All will require a USB drive formatted by the 360 (1GB is minimum size). All steps will assume this is already done.
USB Drive Program - This is needed to properly move the patch files into the proper locations.
Depending on when the patches come out, not the game release, will determine what PC steps will need to be followed. You can go HERE to find the patches you want. The patches may be trial and error till you find the one you want (especially if the game has MANY updates). Hint: Use the search function
PC Steps Older patches
1: With the USB drive attached to your PC (have not tested any of this with a MAC), open the USB Drive Program provided above. Go to File > Open Device Selector (a new window will pop up). Select the USB drive by double click or highlight it then press "Open Drive" (should be the only one unless you have other USB drives).
2: You will now have a file tree on the left of the program. Highlight the folder "Cache Partition > Cache" and the right side of the window should be blank. Drag and drop the patch file into this window or right click the right side of the window > Inject > then select the patch file. Once this is done you can close the program and take the USB drive out of your PC.
3: Go to 360 Steps
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PC Steps Newer Patches
NOTE: With newer patches, please visit THISweb page for game "Title-ID". Search for your game, click on it and it will be at the top next to the game name.
1: With the USB drive attached to your PC (have not tested any of this with a MAC), open the USB Drive Program provided above. Go to File > Open Device Selector (a new window will pop up). Select the USB drive by double click or highlight it then press "Open Drive" (should be the only one unless you have other USB drives).
2: You will now have a file tree on the left of the program. Highlight the folder "Data Partition" and the right side of the window should be blank. Right click in the blank area and click "New Folder", a new small window will open. Enter "0000000000000000" (16 zeros) and then click "ok". Select the newly made folder and make a new folder in that one. Name it "Title-ID" (refer to note above) then click "ok". Select that folder and create another folder and name it "000B0000", click "ok" then select it.
Your file tree should look like this: "Data Partition/content/0000000000000000/Title-ID/000B0000/"
Drag and drop the patch file into the blank window or right click the right side of the window > Inject > then select the patch file. Once this is done you can close the program and take the USB drive out of your PC.
3: Go to 360 Steps
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360 Steps: Please note that you will not lose any of your saved games (unless you delete them)
1: With the most current dashboard on the 360 (I dont think this will matter though), go to Settings > System > Storage > Hard Drive > Games and Apps > Game (game you want to patch). You will see a file in with a sub title "Title Update". The DLC and saved games do NOT need to be deleted (as far as I know atm). You can go back to the Dashboard Home.
2: Attach your USB Drive, then load up the game. The game will ask you to get an update. Cancel or just press "B". You will now need to select a divice to save to, select your USB Drive. All saves will be saved onto you USB drive and will have no effect on your other save files. Enjoy playing.
3: If you install the update and use your USB drive for saves, you will have to redo all steps. Be sure to not use your flash drive as the saving device when the game is fully patched on your hard drive. You can however have it in your 360, just dont use it when playing the game you patched. Now you can just repeat the 360 steps when ever you want to play a prior patch.
Notes about this guide: Shout outs go to Sir VG for practically finding most of the stuff needed, I tested and troubleshooted everything but I was still stumped. Shout outs to SMK for giving me an idea to test and allowing me to get this all done successfully.
USB Drive Program - This is needed to properly move the patch files into the proper locations.
Depending on when the patches come out, not the game release, will determine what PC steps will need to be followed. You can go HERE to find the patches you want. The patches may be trial and error till you find the one you want (especially if the game has MANY updates). Hint: Use the search function
PC Steps Older patches
1: With the USB drive attached to your PC (have not tested any of this with a MAC), open the USB Drive Program provided above. Go to File > Open Device Selector (a new window will pop up). Select the USB drive by double click or highlight it then press "Open Drive" (should be the only one unless you have other USB drives).
2: You will now have a file tree on the left of the program. Highlight the folder "Cache Partition > Cache" and the right side of the window should be blank. Drag and drop the patch file into this window or right click the right side of the window > Inject > then select the patch file. Once this is done you can close the program and take the USB drive out of your PC.
3: Go to 360 Steps
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PC Steps Newer Patches
NOTE: With newer patches, please visit THISweb page for game "Title-ID". Search for your game, click on it and it will be at the top next to the game name.
1: With the USB drive attached to your PC (have not tested any of this with a MAC), open the USB Drive Program provided above. Go to File > Open Device Selector (a new window will pop up). Select the USB drive by double click or highlight it then press "Open Drive" (should be the only one unless you have other USB drives).
2: You will now have a file tree on the left of the program. Highlight the folder "Data Partition" and the right side of the window should be blank. Right click in the blank area and click "New Folder", a new small window will open. Enter "0000000000000000" (16 zeros) and then click "ok". Select the newly made folder and make a new folder in that one. Name it "Title-ID" (refer to note above) then click "ok". Select that folder and create another folder and name it "000B0000", click "ok" then select it.
Your file tree should look like this: "Data Partition/content/0000000000000000/Title-ID/000B0000/"
Drag and drop the patch file into the blank window or right click the right side of the window > Inject > then select the patch file. Once this is done you can close the program and take the USB drive out of your PC.
3: Go to 360 Steps
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360 Steps: Please note that you will not lose any of your saved games (unless you delete them)
1: With the most current dashboard on the 360 (I dont think this will matter though), go to Settings > System > Storage > Hard Drive > Games and Apps > Game (game you want to patch). You will see a file in with a sub title "Title Update". The DLC and saved games do NOT need to be deleted (as far as I know atm). You can go back to the Dashboard Home.
2: Attach your USB Drive, then load up the game. The game will ask you to get an update. Cancel or just press "B". You will now need to select a divice to save to, select your USB Drive. All saves will be saved onto you USB drive and will have no effect on your other save files. Enjoy playing.
3: If you install the update and use your USB drive for saves, you will have to redo all steps. Be sure to not use your flash drive as the saving device when the game is fully patched on your hard drive. You can however have it in your 360, just dont use it when playing the game you patched. Now you can just repeat the 360 steps when ever you want to play a prior patch.
Notes about this guide: Shout outs go to Sir VG for practically finding most of the stuff needed, I tested and troubleshooted everything but I was still stumped. Shout outs to SMK for giving me an idea to test and allowing me to get this all done successfully.
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