Before troubleshooting, let’s ensure you can install a clean PKG.
The Ultimate Guide to WET PS3 PKG: Customizing and Managing Your Console
For massive game files, splitting the PKG can cause errors. Instead, use an NTFS-formatted drive.
If the package requires activation, place the corresponding .rap file in a folder named exdata on the root of your USB drive.
FAT32 cannot handle individual files larger than 4GB. If your PKG file is larger than 4GB, you must use alternative tools like IRISMAN or setup an NTFS/exFAT drive with WebMAN MOD. How to Install PKG Files on PS3
Digital backups of physical discs or PSN titles.
If a PKG file is larger than 4GB, you must use an NTFS drive and a file manager like multiMAN to install it.
Place the components in a container with desiccants (like silica gel packets) to absorb moisture. Do not use heat to dry it, like a hairdryer, as this can damage components.
Someone on eBay sells " All PS3 Games on One PKG ". User installs it, but the PS3 freezes. That’s a "wet" scam—the PKG is intentionally malformed to crash the system. : Never pay for PS3 PKGs. All legit homebrew is free.