Remember the golden rule of modding: Always back up your original files. Your exdata folder is your digital library card. Treat it with care.
via the "Install Package Files" menu on the XMB (XrossMediaBar). Placement: The corresponding file is placed in dev_usb000/exdata/ Activation:
made it easy by allowing users to simply drop RAP files into a specific folder ( /dev_hdd0/exdata/ ).
Some systems require the extension to be lowercase ( .rap ) instead of uppercase ( .RAP ).
These are small metadata files (16 bytes) that contain the decryption key required to "activate" the content found within a PKG. Without a corresponding RAP file, a PKG-installed game will typically prompt the user to "Renew license in PlayStation Store." 2. The Activation Process
If the PKG is the locked box, the file is the digital key. RAP files are small (exactly 16 bytes) license files required to decrypt and run PSN games or DLC.
The unique identifier for the PS3 hardware, used in the encryption/decryption handshake. ReactPSN / SEN Enabler: