Error codes on PS3 explained

**XfakkaX** · 02-27-2011

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Playstation Network Required Ports

TCP 80
TCP 443
TCP 5223
UDP 3478
UDP 3479
UDP 3658
TCP/UDP 9293 (remote start)

Playstation Online Game Ports

Call of Duty 3:

UDP 3074
TCP 3074

MotorStorm

UDP 3659
UDP 3660

Resistance: Fall of Man

UDP 6505
UDP 6999

Playstation 3 Error Code List

0710102 - DNS Error; No DSN server available.

8001050B - Will not play demo hard drive games, when blue-ray disc is inserted - Cause unknown

80010510 - Will not play hard drive games - Cause unknown

8002b241 - DVI has no audio.

80028EA5 - Unknown

80029023 - Exchanging Key Information exchange has timed out

80029024 - The attempt to obtain an IP address has timed out

80029564 - Downloaded Game will not install - Cause unknown

8002F997 - Can not update XMB firmware

8003051E - Game will not Save

80031150 - System Settings Fail to Save - Possible Blue Screen "Setting information is corrupted.Press the x button to repair and restore default"

80130203 - PS3 connects to internet but not to network - Typically means that the required ports are not open to connect to store but PS3 can connect to internet.

80710092 - "An error has occured. you've been signed out from the ps network" - (connection dropped?)

80710102 - PS3 Cannot connect to the router with current IP information - Try rebooting your router

80710541 - The connection to the server timed out.

80710B23 - PS3 Network is Down or PS3 Network is too busy to respond

80710D23 - Turn the PS3 off for a bit (30 minutes give or take) with the power toggle (not standby mode).

80029024 -"Cannot Obtain an IP address".

80028EA5 Unknown - User cannot connect to PS3 network. Sony told the user to send the machine in.

8002b241 - DVI has no audio

8001050B - "Will not play demo hard drive games, (when blue-ray disc is inserted) - cause unknown".

8002F997 - Trying to Update the Firmware, copying to a file and installing from a USB drive falied".

80710016 - Playstation Network is down.

8013013E - WEP Key error, change WEP key to all numbers (on router homepage) and try agian, or which to WPA.

8071053D - Hard boot the PS3, turn off the PS3 to stand-by, flip off the back swtich and remove the power cord. Then shut off your modem/router, for about 5 mintues, then turn the modem back up first and let it sync, then turn the router back on(if using one) and let it sycn. Reconnect your power cable and flip the back swtich up again. Then make a new network connnection.

8013030F - Check Router Page, SSID Broadcasting possibly off.

8002F994 - To many people downloading the update just sit back until the morning around 5am - 11am and you should be able to get it.

80410A0B - Internal PSP error, hardware fault. Send back to be replaced/fixed.

80028F10 - Go to Display Settings then HDMI (or whatever your connection is) and choose Automactic, not Custom. I always had it on Custom before. Seems when you choose Automatic it allows the PS3 to select 50hz which is what you need for PAL games that don't support 60hz.

8002A705 - Unable to connect to server/host. Check router port configuration.

80030920 - An error occurred during the copy operation. The file may be corrupt or there isnt enough memory. Try copying data from original source.

If you feel that any of these error codes are incorrect or need more infomation adding. Please feel free to pm me

80028F18 - Ps2 Disc Error, unsupported disc; e.g. Utility discs, BB discs, IQ Remix game etc. ode).
80028F19 - PS2 Disc Error ,the internal PS2 disk got corrupted and I guess that you can use HDD utility disc to fix it
80028F1A - Ps2 Disc Error , invalbnnetcfg; network config error
80029023 - Exchanging Key Information exchange has timed out
80029024 - “Cannot Obtain an IP address”.
80029301 - An error occurred during the delete operation (attempting to delete some ps2 homebrew from virtual memory card)
80029513 - Copyright Violation when attempting to install game
80029516 - Sign in to PLAYSTATION-Network (needed for some games or Ps3 processes - have to sign in to use them)
80029564 - Downloaded Game will not install - Cause unknown
80029945 - Can’t playback burn BDr movie (error in picture above)
80029946 - Attempting to play burnt Dual layer NTSC disc on a Pal ps3 (workarounds is to transfer files to ps3 via TVersity)
80029C68 - Corrupt data usually on external device
8002A10D - Unable to Add friend in XMB
8002A4A6 - Cannot load game to play online
8002A515 - Error Signing in
8002A548 - Unable to remain logged in - either to game or server
8002A705 - Unable to connect to server/host. Check router port configuration.
8002a71a - Possible NAT Error , Can log onto Game Server but can’t join game and can’t host game
8002b241 - DVI has no audio
8002F994 - Too many people downloading the update just sit back until the morning around 5am - 11am and you should be able to get it.
8002F997 - Trying to Update the Firmware, copying to a file and installing from a USB drive failed”.
8003041F - An error occurred during the copy operation (using media server)
8003051E - Game will not Save
80030920 - An error occurred during the copy operation. The file may be corrupt or there isn’t enough memory. Try copying data from original source.
80031150 - System Settings Fail to Save - Possible Blue Screen “Setting information is corrupted.
80031601 - Error Creating Account
8013013D - “A connection error has occurred” - May be to do with the SSID of the Router or signal strength if the connection drops Putting the PS3 into DMZ may help - otherwise check WPA key Ps3 can’t handle WPA2 only WPA or none
8013013E - WEP Key error, change WEP key to all numbers (on router homepage) and try again, or which to WPA. - Otherwise disable security
80130203 - PS3 connects to internet but not to network - Typically means that the required ports are
8013030 - System Error due to failed update download
8013030F - Access Point not detected
8013030F - Check Router Page, SSID Broadcasting possibly off.
80410418 - DNS Error
80410A0B - Internal PSP error, hardware fault. Send back to be replaced/fixed.
80710016 - Playstation Network is down.
80710092 - “An error has occurred. You’ve been signed out from the ps network” - (connection dropped?
80710101 - Connection error
80710102 - IP conflict , PS3 Cannot connect to the router with current IP information - Try rebooting your router
807101FF - An error occurred during communication with the server. This is a DNS error This is a DNS error
8071053D - Hard boot the PS3, turn off the PS3 to stand-by, flip off the back switch and remove the
80710541 - The connection to the server timed out. ** the x button to repair and restore default”
80710723 - Possible Port Error - Try opening ports, TCP port: 80, 443, 5223 and UDP port: 3478, 3479, and 3658. or add Ps3 to DMZ
80710A06 - An error occurred during the install operation (error when downloading game from PSN - network error occurred
80710B23 - PS3 Network is Down or PS3 Network is too busy to respond
80710D23 - Turn the PS3 off for a bit (30 minutes give or take) with the power toggle (not standby m
81019002 - Error copying saves from location A to location B not open to connect to store but PS3 can connect to internet.
710102 - DNS Error; No DSN server available.
80010001 - Major Error , Game ability stopped
80010006 - An error occurred during the start operation (added 22aug07 - corrupted folding install)
80010007 - An error occurred during the start operation (added 17aug07 - during disc swap tests)
80010017 - Can’t start Blue ray Game
8001050B - Will not play demo hard drive games, when blue-ray disc is inserted - Cause unknown
8001050D - An error occurred during the start operation; Ps3 game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly - ps3 game inserted again
80010510 - Will not play hard drive games - Cause unknown
80010516 - An error occurred during the start operation; Ps1 game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly - ps1 game inserted again
80028EA5 - Unknown?? User cannot connect to PS3 network. Sony told the user to send the machine in.
80028ea6 - Connection error, Possible Proxy error power cord. Then shut off your modem/router, for about 5 minutes, then turn the modem back up first and let it sync, then turn the router back on(if using one) and let it sync. Reconnect your power cable and flip the back switch up again. Then make a new network connection.
80028F10 - Go to Display Settings then HDMI (or whatever your connection is) and choose Automatic,
80028f17 - Ps2 disc Boot Error , An error occurred during the start operation; Ps2 game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly - Backup ps2 game inserted again

New codes for the service mode
ERROR CODE EXPLANATION

710102 DNS Error; No DNS server available.
8013030 System Error due to failed update download
80010001 Major Error , Game ability stopped
80010014 Has to do with downloading from the PSN, When you have bought a game and this error occurs, please go to your "recently downloaded/purchases" to download it first try.
80010017 Can't start Blu-ray Game
80010036 An error occured during the delete operation error.
80010510 Will not play hard drive games - Cause unknown
80010514 Disc error detected. Retrying operation.
80010516 An error occured during the start operation; PS One game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly, PS One game inserted again
80029023 Exchanging Key Information exchange has timed out
80029024 Cannot Obtain an IP address.
80029513 Copyright Violation when attempting to install game.
80029564 Downloaded Game will not install - Cause unknown
80029945 Can’t playback burn BD-R movie (error message in the picture above)
80030920 An error occurred during the copy operation. The file may be corrupt or there isnt enough memory. Try copying data from original source.
80031150 System Settings Fail to Save - Possible Blue Screen "Setting information is corrupted.Press the x button to repair and restore default"
80031601 Error Creating Account
80130203
PS3 connects to internet but not to network - Typically means that the required ports are not open to connect to store but PS3 can connect to internet. Try opening ports , TCP port: 80, 443, 5223 and UDP port: 3478, 3479, 3658. or add Ps3 to DMZ

80410418 DNS Error
80710016 Playstation Network is down.
80710092 "An error has occured. you've been signed out from the ps network" - (connection dropped?)
80710101 Connection error
80710102 PS3 Cannot connect to the router with current IP information - Try rebooting your router
80710541 The connection to the server timed out.
80710723 Possible Port Error - Try opening ports , TCP port: 80, 443, 5223 and UDP port: 3478, 3479, 3658. or add Ps3 to DMZ
81019002 Error copying saves from location A to location B not open to connect to store but PS3 can connect to internet.
8001050B Will not play demo hard drive games, when blu-ray disc is inserted - Cause unknown
8001050D An error occured during the start operation; PS3 game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly - PS3 game inserted again
80028EA5 Unknown - User cannot connect to PS3 network. Sony told the user to send the machine in.
80028EA6 Connection error , Possible Proxy error power cord. Then shut off your modem/router, for about 5 mintues, then turn the modem back up first and let it sync, then turn the router back on(if using one) and let it sycn. Reconnect your power cable and flip the back swtich up again. Then make a new network connnection.
80028F10 Go to Display Settings then HDMI (or whatever your connection is) and choose Automactic, not Custom. I always had it on Custom before. Seems when you choose Automatic it allows the PS3 to select 50hz which is what you need for PAL games that don't support 60hz.
80028F17 PS2 disc Boot Error , An error occured during the start operation; PS2 game swapped using the eject function and then play pressed quickly - Backup ps2 game inserted again (ps3rips)
80028F18 PS2 Disc Error, unsupported disc; eg. Utility discs, BB discs, IQ Remix game etc. ode).
80028F19 PS2 Disc Error , fsck; the internal PS2 disk got corrupted and I guess that you can use HDD utility disc to fix it
80028F1A PS2 Disc Error , invalbnnetcfg; network config error
80029C68 Corrupt data usually on external device
8002A10D Unable to Add friend in XMB
8002A4A6 Cannot load game to play online

8002A515 Error Signing in
8002A548 Unable to remain logged in - either to game or server
8002A705 Unable to connect to server/host. Check router port configuration.
8002A71A Possible NAT Error , Can log onto Game Server but can't join game and can't host game
8002AD23 Found to be related to a connection issue Check to make sure firewall is off to see if that helps. (possibly network/update error) .
8002AE21 Demo / File cannot be overwritten. Delete original file to install.
8002B241 DVI has no audio.
8002F147 Cannot update the firmware, Possible solutions, turn off proxys, try not using a firewall, and/or turn off UPnP support.
8002F994 To many people downloading the update just sit back until the morning around 5am - 11am and you should be able to get it.
8002F997 Trying to Update the Firmware, copying to a file and installing from a USB drive falied".
8003051E Game will not Save
8013013D "A connection error has occurred" - May be to do with the SSID of the Router or signal strength if the conneciton drops Putting the PS3 into DMZ may help - otherwise check WPA key PS3 can't handle WPA2 only WPA or none
8013013E WEP Key error, change WEP key to all numbers (on router homepage) and try agian, or which to WPA.
8013030F Check Router Page, SSID Broadcasting possibly off.
80410A0B Internal PSP error, hardware fault. Send back to be replaced/fixed.
807101FF An error occurred during communication with the server. This is a DNS errorThis is a DNS error
8071053D Hard boot the PS3, turn off the PS3 to stand-by, flip off the back swtich and remove the power cord. Then shut off your modem/router, for about 5 mintues, then turn the modem back up first and let it sync, then turn the router back on(if using one) and let it sycn. Reconnect your power cable and flip the back swtich up again. Then make a new network connnection.
80710B23 PS3 Network is Down or PS3 Network is too busy to respond
80710D23 Turn the PS3 off for a bit (30 minutes give or take) with the power toggle (not standby mode)

80029513 / copyright info is invalid

80710102 - PS3 Cannot connect to the router with current IP information - Try rebooting your router

**Diminished** · 02-27-2011

Nice thread, very helpful

**Justin** · 03-04-2011

Nice thread, Clean and Especially useful for those with troubleshoot problems!

/Stickied

**aps12345** · 03-04-2011

Go online to find experts that may guide you step by step.These men online may show you how to fix your console just as an experienced repairman would fix it.
All these errors can be fixed completely by you without the involvement of any external agency.
Disassembly
1.PS3 Disassembly
2. PS3 Controller Disassembly
Fix Common Problems
Fix to all update related problems
1. The Mystery of the Blinking PlayStation 3
2. The dirt on Blu-ray lens (and how to clean it)
3. PS3 Owners Report Blu-ray Problems After 1.5 Upgrade
4. PS3 Bluetooth Controller Issues
5. Playstation 3 HDMI Problem and Fix!
6. Display/Video Fixes
7. PS3 Error Codes (With related fix)
8. How to Change From HDMI > Composite Easier
9. PS3 3 Beep & Blinking Red Light Fix
PS3 Modifications
1. PS3 3.5" SATA HDD Mod
2. Adding IR Remote Control to the Sony PS3
3. PS3 HDD Replacement Mini-Guide
4. USB Flash Memory, USB Hard Drive (External Use)
Controller Modifications
1. PS3 Controller Light Mod
2. PS360: Microsoft Controller, Meet Sony Controller
3. PS3 Controller Light Mod 2
4. PS3 Controller Button Contacts, Add extra buttons to the PS3 controller
Other Modifications
1. Charging Station Headset Mod
Blu-Ray
1. Decrypt Blu-Ray Movies with a PS3 WITHOUT keys
2. Blu-Ray Unique Volume Keys
3. Blu-Ray Media Links
4. Play BluRay movies without disk
5. Convert HD-DVD To Blu-ray (works On PS3), No Loss Of Quality
Other Media/Video
1. Set up media servers for your PS3
2. Transfer files from PC to PS3 via WmP11/Nero (via DLNA/MediaServers)
3. How to stream AVI files on PS3 via Tversity
4. Copy music/videos from your iPod to PS3
5. Getting your PS3 to recognize your External Hard Drive
6. How to create a PS3 HD-MPG from HD-TS (Best Result For Below 1.6FW)
7. How to install your game saves
8. Downloading PS3 Game Saves
Audio
1. How to connect PS3 to PC speakers
Networking
1. How to change from 'NAT type 3' to 'NAT type 2'
2. Make a Lag Switch
3. Who Needs SIMPLE DNS
4. Remote Play On-The-Go
Playstation Network
1. PSN Game Sharing Instructions
2. How to download Japanese Demos/Create Jap PSN account
3. Create Different Region PSN Accounts
4. View PS3 Store, Download Demos on your PC and install Demos To PS3
5. Play Online And Access Sony Store No Updating
6. View Playstation store on PC
Firmware Modifications
1. PS3 Firmware Version Check Bypassed (Linux)
2. PS3 Firmware Version Check Bypassed (Windows)
3. Ettercap Windows
4. PS3 Demonstration Mode "Unlock" Code
5. Use SIMPLEDNS To Bypass The Firmware Check (Windows)
6. How to UPDATE your PS3
Linux
1. How to install Fedora Core 6 Linux for PS3
2. PS3 Linux - The void has been filled...Full install instructions for Fedora Core 5
3. PS3 Linux FAQ
4. GUI Kboot
5. Yellow Dog Linux Free Version
6. Yellow Dog Linux 5.0 Installation
7. Partitioning and readying your PS3 for Linux
8. Gentoo
9. Uninstalling Linux
10. Installing YDL+VLC+Mplayer+Snes9x
11. Installing Mplayer on PS3
12. Installing VLC player on PS3
13. Installing "Other OS" on PS3
14. How to get Wi-Fi to work with YDL
15. Set up a Linux UPnP media server w/PS3 support
16. Run Ubuntu Linux 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) on PS3
17. Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu onto a PlayStation 3
18. Emulate WinXP in PS3 under Linux
Downloads
1. Homebrew Loaders
2. Linux
3. Utilities
4. Firmware Updates
5. "Other OS" Bootable Homebrew
6. Drivers
7. Proof-Of-Concept Exploits
8. Game Saves
PS2/PS1 on PS3
1. Do your PS2 games look too jaggy on the PS3? Here's a semi-fix...
2. PS3 SWAP to play PS2 and PSX Games!
3. How to play/install to play PS2 backups on PS3
Miscellaneous
1. PS3 Features
2. Finding RAM locations on resistance
3. PS3 Parental Controls How-to
5. PS3 BiOS Flash Diagram Rev 1.0
So, if you have experienced some of the errors in your console, it is not the end of your gaming days, you can fix it. There are many solutions out there if you are willing to do a little research.
This guide most possibly will contain the solution to the problem you have encountered.
Ps3 repair guide

Good luck, and happy gaming.