PS3 error code 8001050f is a common problem faced by PlayStation gamers. If you are unable to play any game of your own or download any download from the PlayStation store even before its expiration date, then you might be facing this error. Alternatively, if you are experiencing 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 caused by Playstations around the world wrongly assuming that February 2010 was a leap year. A certain bug that affects the internal clock and is called a trophy registration bug by the manufacturer causes the error.
When this error appeared, PlayStation 3 owners were advised to avoid using the game console until the issue was fixed. Slim PS3 players were not affected by this bug. As a result, PS3 trophy data and other game data was lost and no longer recovered by the user.
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 reset your PS3 and fix the errors by the below methods and then copy all the games back to your PS3.
Fix 1). Change the date/time directly on your console
Select Settings in the Xross Media Bar (XMB) and click Date and Time Settings. You must change the date to any date after February 28, 2010. You can now use your PlayStation to play as many games as 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
Disconnect your PS3 and open your console to locate the internal battery. By doing so, you will lose the 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 the 8001050f error on your PS3.