| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Wrong region | EU save (ULES) won’t work with US ROM (ULUS). Match the folder ID. | | Save state mismatch | Load the game via (ISO), not via Load State. Then use “Load Game” from in-game menu. | | PPSSPP version | Saves from PPSSPP 1.10+ are forward-compatible; older states may break. | | File permissions (Android) | Ensure PPSSPP has Storage permission. |
This is critical. A US save will not work on a European ROM. Check your ROM file name:
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Wrong region | EU save (ULES) won’t work with US ROM (ULUS). Match the folder ID. | | Save state mismatch | Load the game via (ISO), not via Load State. Then use “Load Game” from in-game menu. | | PPSSPP version | Saves from PPSSPP 1.10+ are forward-compatible; older states may break. | | File permissions (Android) | Ensure PPSSPP has Storage permission. |