Edited PLZA file in PKHex but when restored to SD card, only shows brand new file.

[scsa]

Hello,

I tried asking in the Discord about this issue and got no response. Figured I would try here. So I got the newest release for PKHex, and used JKSV to backup my current Legends ZA file. I opened it up in PKHex, made my changes, and replaced the file in the original backup with the new edited version. I then went through the process of adding the .zip file back to my SD card under the JKSV folder and used the 'Restore' option on said folder. When I load up my game, it seems to have completely wiped my save data, and prompts me to basically start a brand new file, as if I had not previously played -- when I had just finished the three rogue mega evolution battles with the other members of Team ZA.

I then double checked the backup and the main file from that .zip in PKHex, and it shows my actual game file (the original that hadn't been edited, and the new edited version.) Am I a dunce and just maybe missing a step? The last time I used PKHex on the regular was back in SWSH, probably back in 2020/21? My memory may be foggy. 

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[edit] I've attached my backup file if anyone is able to check it out and maybe find something I've missed, or if it will work for them?

Sam - 2025-10-27_16-57-05.zip

Edited October 28, 2025 by scsa
Attached backup file.