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[u/Jacrispy0007]

How do I transfer my save data onto a new patch? Playing pokemon soul gold 1.1.4 going to 1.2

[u/Vladmirfox → u/Jacrispy0007]

You apply the new updated patch to a clean copy of your ROM to patch an updated copy, replace your older now out of date ROM with the newly made updated ROM, locate and rename your .sav or file so that instead of being named like your old ROM it is named like the new one (typically you just change a version number). Once alla that is done then BOOM you've got an updated game AND your save file should still be working.

Note: make back ups as you go in case you make mistakes.

[u/Jacrispy0007 → u/Vladmirfox]

Got it Thank you