How to swap PS Vita Memory cards without losing data

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  • How to swap and insert PS Vita Memory cards without losing data
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    If you want to upgrade the PS Vita memory card, you need to back up and restore the PS Vita data and game saves. In this video we show you how to swap Vita memory cards without losing any data. And don't forget to boil the kettle !
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  • @hurdyb1
    @hurdyb1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Glad I found this. I haven't upgraded my memory card since almost maybe 4 years ago? I'm going from a 32 -64. About to start and get me some sweet tea, lol. Thanks.

  • @FortNinety
    @FortNinety 12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Rarely do you find a game related video on TH-cam that does what it says, and in such a clear, easily understood manner, with a touch of humor to boot. Excellent work!

  • @JoeBloggs112
    @JoeBloggs112 11 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Currently transferring 28GB of data onto my PC to restore onto a 64GB card.. it's taking forever!! I think I've had about 8 cuppa teas since I started lol

    • @UsedNReviewed
      @UsedNReviewed  11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha! I said it could take a while !

    • @antdaknee
      @antdaknee 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      UsednReviewed can this work for transferring save data

    • @JoeBloggs112
      @JoeBloggs112 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SuperLeo all data, games and saved progress

    • @antdaknee
      @antdaknee 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks i was wondering cause i finished sao and didn't want to restart it

    • @Strider-Ragnarok
      @Strider-Ragnarok 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joe Bloggs Thanks, needed to know that. Im gonna upgrade from 14GB to something higher.

  • @cherylmatzker3678
    @cherylmatzker3678 11 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great video. Loved the humor. Thanks for the information.

  • @bethesdacam
    @bethesdacam 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you have two cards that you want to restore to a single card:
    The backup/restore option makes a snapshot image of a single memory card. You cannot restore more than one card because the second restore action will overwrite the first. I never use that feature because it is so inflexible.
    Instead use the Vita>PC and PC>Vita copy options.
    Copy everything over to Content Manager from one card, then copy everything else over from the other card..
    Then you can select it all and copy all back onto a single card using the PC>Vita copy option. -MetalZoic

    • @scisfoodsucks
      @scisfoodsucks ปีที่แล้ว

      dont really get it. so basically if i have a 8 gb and a 64 gb. and im using the 8gb in the moment. i just copy all my data to the pc? and than i dont need to copy my 64gb to my vita because i havnt used it right? Can you explain a bit further thank you! Quite confused

  • @vicosgames9248
    @vicosgames9248 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thanks m8, had a couple of cold ones during the wait, more my cup of tea if u know what i mean.

  • @ValkyrianWyverian
    @ValkyrianWyverian 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tutorial bro, I'm upgrading to a 16 gig (14 gig) in a couple of days and now I know what I need to do.
    I'm finally going to be free from the 4 gig!

  • @IneffableSpy
    @IneffableSpy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I imagined it would be as simple as this but wanted confirmation just incase. Thankyou very much! Highly appreciated and the humour was on point.

  • @royfamacion6237
    @royfamacion6237 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im now upgrading from an 8GB to 32GB!
    Pretty sweet and great video! :D

  • @ShinParisu
    @ShinParisu 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great, i liked the satiric humour on the vita taking its sweet time.Well done.

  • @nickdidomizio7328
    @nickdidomizio7328 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Going from 16GB to 64GB, getting dat real shit, along with a vita slim!

  • @blejh
    @blejh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so mutch!
    I'm about to be the proud owner of a Vita and I wanted to know if I could transfer data. Now that I know it's possible. It's a load of stress off my back. Plus the video was also amusing as well as being helpful. Thanks again for the info.

  • @PittsburghRecordingStudio
    @PittsburghRecordingStudio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha great video. Quick and to the point. My 64gb card is on the way so I’m sure I’ll need many cups of tea

  • @sicklestar22
    @sicklestar22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Awesome Video.
    So much better than the way that sony playstation was trying to have me do it (downloading and using a content manager assistant - don't ask, it was a confusing mess of a method). You definitely have my support!

  • @Teremei
    @Teremei ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this guide. I just bought a nice barely used vita from a good chap on ebay. But the memory cards I ordered got lost in the mail. Long story short, I have a used one coming in today, but a nice BRAND NEW one I want to use that comes in next week. But I can't wait to play any more. So gonna start playing with the used one today then transfer to a nice fresh brand new one next week. Thanks again!

  • @i_am_robinnxp
    @i_am_robinnxp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much... I needed to update a game which uses up a lot of space but I didn't have enough and I was panickingXD

  • @audreyvixen
    @audreyvixen 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    haha loved the kettle bit, even funnier the second time :P

  • @graveOFdevil
    @graveOFdevil 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good thing you told i should make a cup of tea and put my feat up really helps.

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Depends on size of card and the amount of data. Going from a full 8gb card to a 16gb card did take some time although obviously it would vary. Cheers for watching and keep up with the good work on your channel ;)

  • @TheGrayWolf81
    @TheGrayWolf81 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Well I guess it isn't really that complicated, but it takes forever. Why does everything they make have to be proprietary...

    • @blejh
      @blejh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To make maximum wonga.

    • @Drad_
      @Drad_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hacks and regular microsd adapters exist... They cost about one twelfth of the price per gig and go up to 256...

  • @crlake
    @crlake 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that's a long process. Thank you for the video instructions.

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes - or delete some data. You can always re-download any games etc from the PS Store at any time, so if you got bored with a game you could delete it but always have access to download again. Personally 8gb is the minimum size I would recommend.

  • @etherealnoire
    @etherealnoire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. Just bought a 64gb from gs on flash sale, very excited. Upgrading from 16

    • @UsedNReviewed
      @UsedNReviewed  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice 👍

    • @bomdia_0017
      @bomdia_0017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UsedNReviewed olá sou brasileiro e tive uma dúvida , e se for desbloqueado o PS VITA vai funcionar do mesmo jeito ?

  • @merangkillbots
    @merangkillbots 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man :D i got the new Killzone mercenary game and its So huge, that it required a 4gb install and 1.2 gb update... so yeah you helped me back up my stuffs

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes Angry Birds was available as a PS Mini for a while. It's now been pulled from the store (I'm guessing because of the Angry Birds trilogy announced for PS3). Who knows, they may be working on a Vita specific version?

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi - Yes this is the correct way to make sure you keep all of your save data. You don't need to add a new account or anything. Just follow the steps and you'll be able to back up your data and transfer it to a bigger card without losing anything.

  • @jaydee2847
    @jaydee2847 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really informative and funny. Great vid!

  • @youngshi1207
    @youngshi1207 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx soooooo Much swapped my 4gb 4 a 16 ur a lifesaver keep up these vids :D

  • @MorganScorpion
    @MorganScorpion 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I probably couldn't have done it without your tutorial.

  • @BeadlesGhost
    @BeadlesGhost 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers for the video fella, just got me a 32gig so this was proper handy! Liked and subscribed! Keep up the good work :)

  • @georgetempest2469
    @georgetempest2469 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video mate - lot of tea to drink ;o)

  • @appspk
    @appspk 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    cheers mate sorted my kids ps vita upgrade to 16GB via your faultless video tut thanx added

  • @LBEDZKI44
    @LBEDZKI44 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video man! Huge help for me!

  • @benjiskitts
    @benjiskitts 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top man , great video mate really helped I would have been lost without it

  • @DanParker
    @DanParker 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this. It was really helpful and well done!

  • @shunketsuchannel
    @shunketsuchannel 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I need this video as I am planning to upgrade my memory card from the pathetic 4GB to the 32GB

  • @gamerpro8854
    @gamerpro8854 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really helpful man thank you and keep up the good work and maybe do some ps vita videos in the future.

  • @anthwood72
    @anthwood72 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a great help. Thanks!

  • @johnnyblitzable
    @johnnyblitzable 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning to use a 64 GB on my Vita transferring from the 14 GB memory chip. This video will definitely help me out with the transfer. But I'm going to do it on a weekend. That way, just to make sure it doesn't take too long.

  • @bradyp634
    @bradyp634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this, I’m changing from my 8 gb to a 16, and had no idea how to do it

    • @UsedNReviewed
      @UsedNReviewed  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem ! I was in the same boat originally. Thanks for watching !

    • @Filmedon3DS
      @Filmedon3DS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm gonna change from 4 to 16 gig.

  • @GenXtasy
    @GenXtasy 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh, I switched a new one I bought thinking they were like the old PS1 and PS2 cards. Now I lost data on both. Good video

  • @CSGModFan2012
    @CSGModFan2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Will it also work with backed-up home-brewed cards?

  • @TayTouché
    @TayTouché 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also upgraded from 4gb to 16gb soo excited. Never been excited to get a memory card until now. haha.

  • @chriscummins2732
    @chriscummins2732 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked perfectly. Cheers mate.

  • @aplien5077
    @aplien5077 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I think you might want to get a pop filter for your mic for later videos, though.

  • @impendingchaos1955
    @impendingchaos1955 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful, tghank you, and I do think I will be drinking a cuppa tea while waiting.

  • @RashedJapandi
    @RashedJapandi 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man, this was a really helpful video.

  • @lavbo5
    @lavbo5 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dude, worked out great!

  • @FairyKing94
    @FairyKing94 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made it so easy to understand. Thank you so much! Instant Subscribe.

  • @jefffowler2816
    @jefffowler2816 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 2022 and this helped me out. Upgrading from a 32gig to 64gig! :)

    • @SpikeTheWolf
      @SpikeTheWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same but where did you get your memory card??

    • @electabuzzboss
      @electabuzzboss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SpikeTheWolf trry searching for the cards on local shopping and see if anybody is selling them or you can search for store that buy old game consoles usulaly they have them.

    • @bomdia_0017
      @bomdia_0017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@electabuzzboss E desbloqueado funciona também ? Esse método será

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    no probs. Thanks for watching !

  • @km-flightoficarus
    @km-flightoficarus 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    it worked!! ty so much my friend you really helped with your video

  • @WH250398
    @WH250398 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video! Very well explained!

  • @SoftOtaku
    @SoftOtaku 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched this just to make sure I didn't screw anything up. Thanks. We have the same coffee cup, by the way.Have you ever been to NYC? Because I haven't. But at least I have the cup. Anyway, good explanation. I wonder if there is any significant difference in transfer speeds between a PC or and a PS3?

  • @leonboy
    @leonboy 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!! Very useful information.

  • @ViiRaLzZ
    @ViiRaLzZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SOO MUCH IT REALLY HELPED NOW I CAN DOWNLOAD MORE GAMES

  • @rxdm95
    @rxdm95 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for this vid its real helpful as im doing the same upgrade as you today, nice shoes too :D

  • @indianawilliams869
    @indianawilliams869 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for this vid man! it was really helpful!

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    No probs! Yes I have been to NYC a few times..very lucky!

  • @SuburbanHell
    @SuburbanHell 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked like a charm, thanks!

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    No problem!! Thanks for watching

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Yes - if you follow the video, all data including games saves are backed up onto the PC. When you swap cards and restore, all the games saves will be copied back onto the new card.

  • @_iggyman_
    @_iggyman_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man for this video !!!

  • @DavidSlagh
    @DavidSlagh 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another thing, if you are planning on selling your old memory card on eBay, Amazon, etc, you should format it before inserting the new one.

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks and good work with the 32g...always need the room on the Vita.

  • @SilentGamer_2130
    @SilentGamer_2130 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha luved the kettle part to funny and thank u this was very helpful!! =]

  • @AkiraCloud0
    @AkiraCloud0 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man simple vid to follow !!

  • @mincraftworld7012
    @mincraftworld7012 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video

  • @y26mek
    @y26mek 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the best guy i changed from 4gb 2 16 gb and i didnt lose no memory u r a geneus

  • @MrGoodCompany
    @MrGoodCompany 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! I'm currently upgrading from a 4GB to my recently bought 16GB card.

  • @SuperChocolatefever
    @SuperChocolatefever 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this video was really help.

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. You can upgrade your memory card and transfer data onto new card without losing anything

  • @LBEDZKI44
    @LBEDZKI44 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge help man! thank you so much

  • @3rd-Wave_Rebel
    @3rd-Wave_Rebel 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i used your method and it works! i was curious since ps vita has no internal memory, so where did the backup saved at? did it saved on my pc and then move it to my psvita new card?

  • @clock655321
    @clock655321 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx mate, I'm going to put the Kettle on 😉

  • @CaptKeckler
    @CaptKeckler 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    perfect - this is exactly what i needed to know thanks dude (advice taken on the cuppa x2)

  • @PedroHammondo
    @PedroHammondo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one mate, cheers!

  • @reagan602
    @reagan602 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you that helps alot I love the video "make a cup of tea" that made me laugh

  • @jim6786
    @jim6786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I’m thinking about changing my memory card from 8gb to 32gb and I didn’t wanna lose my persona 4 and persona 4 dancing data :)

    • @johngreen8344
      @johngreen8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I get that. My charger stopped working and I ordered a new Oled in. If the new charger works, I'll be in the clear, but if not, I don't know if the files on my memory card could become inaccessible when I swap it to the new console, then put it back in mine. I have 200+ hours on P4G and I just cleared the 4th Palace. (I grind to an excessive extent) If I lose my save file, I don't know that I could work my way through the game again, so here's hoping the new cable works.

    • @SpikeTheWolf
      @SpikeTheWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johngreen8344 couldn't you just cloud save??

  • @AeonsDead
    @AeonsDead 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, great vid, just wondering...
    1) the clipping at 1:43, that was just you inputting your PSN details yeah?
    2) After you boot up the 16gb card but before the restore, it still has all your icons etc. are they stored on the vitas internal memory or something? or can you explain this?
    3) This backup covers entire games as well? There's no need to redownload anything?

  • @monsterburger13
    @monsterburger13 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks,that helped a lot :)

  • @Vaile
    @Vaile 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video fella, thanks

  • @OfficialWalrusEmpire
    @OfficialWalrusEmpire 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very well done. Big help thanks.

  • @CraparellaSmorrebrod
    @CraparellaSmorrebrod 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid. For total newbies, at 1:56 you could have also explained how those strange numbers correspond to a date (the first 4 digits are the year etc.).

  • @consauce4479
    @consauce4479 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this process much faster to back up my data to the PS3. It would of took 2 hours through my laptop, compared to 15 minutes with my PS3.

  • @UsedNReviewed
    @UsedNReviewed  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, it's not a dumb question. If you have games, movies, music etc on your Vita, it is stored on the memory card. So the bigger the memory card the more content you can store.

  • @jamesmedina3297
    @jamesmedina3297 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, this really helped me. I just upgraded from an 8gb to a 64gb :D

  • @GabeTheGuide
    @GabeTheGuide 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked and Favorited thanks for the help man I cant wait to try out my 32 gb memory card!! (even though it was kind of a ripoff)

  • @meowdy6922
    @meowdy6922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx now i can get new games :D

  • @StarluckZX
    @StarluckZX 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny and useful video, thank you

  • @chesspeese3050
    @chesspeese3050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped thanks alot !

  • @reesiuspeesiuspuffs3006
    @reesiuspeesiuspuffs3006 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man this really helped out I just swapped a 4gb card for a 32gb card.

  • @MoisesMartinez381
    @MoisesMartinez381 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u very much very useful.

  • @manh-haimuller6027
    @manh-haimuller6027 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx for the guide!

  • @sliperymangravy3069
    @sliperymangravy3069 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the vid man. Playstation support is worthless. They'll give you instructions on how to do just about anything, except for a basic memory card to memory card data transfer. I probably would have messed something up if I didn't watch your video first. Thanks again!!

  • @MatiasLema
    @MatiasLema 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @SegaCDUniverse
    @SegaCDUniverse 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video, question! I have a used 32gb coming today, if I do your process should I format the 32gb first? or when I do the restore will it be doing that automatically previous to transferring my data? thanks

  • @hashilmt9964
    @hashilmt9964 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that moment when u notice that the battery last long as the same after 50 minutes

  • @hatsumaki
    @hatsumaki 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the video!

  • @Tonny853
    @Tonny853 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this important video!!!
    I'm gonna do the same!!!