Error with reading Pokemon Red save file

[CrazySpike]

I have run into an issue recently where my save file on my GB Pokemon Red lost its save file and when I went to reload it with a previous backup, the save file I used didn't work. I checked another backup I made farther back and it worked but not this one. I tried to see if I could get it working using PKHeX but it gives me the error: File is uninitialized (all OxFF). Please ensure it was properly saved. I created the save files using Hero Builders. Someone, please help!

POKEMON RED.sav

[BlackShark]

The error message told you what the issue is. There is no data in your file.

[TechRobot_]

What do you mean that theres is no data in the file, i have the same problem 

[Kaphotics]

It means exactly what it says. If you open it in a hex editor to see what data is inside, it'll all be the same values over and over until the end of the file. It's like a word document filled with F. Is there an essay in the document? No, it's just repeating F's.

What causes the save data to be empty? For Gen1/2 cartridges, the battery keeps the save file "alive", and when it dies, the data resets back to a default state. For later generations, they don't need a battery to retain data, but if you never save in-game to flush your progress to the save file (like using save states exclusively), then you'll never update your save data from the initial values it had.

PKHeX is telling you "Please ensure it was properly saved". So, did you properly save your game?

[Blue_Knight14]

I am also having trouble opening my save file as well. Any tips or pointers to help me out? Also how do you upload the save back to the retron 5?

Pokemon - Red Version (UE) [S][!].SAV.sav

[Spookyhimbottv]

I have actually figured this issue out, I will go step by step on what you need to do to fix this!

1.)Okay so simply put start your game.
2.)Next select the starter you wish to have. (you will battle blue after this)
3.)Next move on and grab the item from the pokemart from the clerk and return to professor oak.
4.)After that simply save your game by opening your bag in the game then save your save file ( REMEMBER YOUR SAVE FILE WILL BE WHERE YOUR SAVE FILES GO!)
5.)Make sure your save state is saved as a file type called sav.
6.)Simply find the sav file located where it was saved and right click it with your mouse button, then select copy.
7.)Next be sure to paste your sav file into the pkhex's open files folder then select the folder and you will have been all set up!
8.)Next select the pokemon you want to have emulated on your team, then click the file button and scroll down to "Export SAV"
9.)once you do this simply export it back to where your file is to open the rom, start the game, and BOOM! you got all your pokemon ready to be battle with you!

Now good luck all you new and old trainers and good luck becoming a champion!