Some games downloaded through PKGi require a valid system activation to generate the necessary license files (.rif). If you prefer to stay offline, you can use tools like Apollo Save Tool or PSNPatch to generate licenses without a PSN account.
: Ensure you have an exdata folder located at the root of your USB drive ( dev_usb000/exdata/ ) or on your internal hard drive ( dev_hdd0/exdata/ ). PKGi will write the downloaded activation keys directly to this directory to unlock your content. 4. Fix PKGi Freezing or Crashing the PS3 pkgi ps3 fix