Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

[Locke644]

I'd send the guy a message at this point and possibly even threaten to open a case on PayPal and eBay if they don't ship out.
250$ is not a little bit of money

well I found out I wrote an eCheck and have to wait for the funds to clear (haven't used my paypal in 3 years o.o). So...it's probably not going to get here until sometime at the end of next week if my predictions are correct

 

[2Hack]

well I found out I wrote an eCheck and have to wait for the funds to clear (haven't used my paypal in 3 years o.o). So...it's probably not going to get here until sometime at the end of next week if my predictions are correct

Ahh, eCheques suck. Good luck with it

Well that sucks, on a related note though, if you get your money back I'll sell you a lightly used guaranteed 9.0 black system for $300

(On an on-topic note YES I will get to indexing the new replies, busy busy midterms week, I have next week off so I'll do it then)

Lol, if anyone wants to cover shipping and pay the retail price(I will provide proof of cost for both) I don't mind sending them out to other tempers here. I'll check fw if you want as well lol.
Don't wanna over charge anyone here

 

[marksteele]

Ahh, eCheques suck. Good luck with it

Lol, if anyone wants to cover shipping and pay the retail price(I will provide proof of cost for both) I don't mind sending them out to other tempers here. I'll check fw if you want as well lol.
Don't wanna over charge anyone here

Bah, where's your sense of capitalism (tbh $300 is about what it would cost me with shipping lol )

 

[Essometer]

Version Number (up to the first 4 digits): QEH1003
Region: EU (Germany)
Firmware: 9.0.0-20E
System Color (checking a hunch): Blue Metallic XL
Note: Bought at Marktkauf for 179€, which is a pretty good price for a New 3DS XL.

 

[draftrabbit]

Version Number (up to the first 4 digits): QEH1015
Region: EU (UK)
Firmware: 9.4
System Color (checking a hunch): Metallic Black (Carbon effect) XL
Note: Purchased from Amazon, Box art says European on the back, my friend have 9.2 but they do not have European on the back.

 

[sneef]

Black N3DS XL (U) paid for via sales associate in-store (but for home delivery) at Best Buy in WA state.

QW1003
9.0.0-20U

Ordered and paid for in store, but it was essentially a a web order, and the packing slip called it such.

 

[Ritchie555]

QW4026 RED. EB Games, Manitoba Canada has 9.4.0-21U

Edit: Removed extra 0 from serial

 

[DSlite2]

QW40026 RED. EB Games, Manitoba Canada has 9.4.0-21U

Do you mean 4026? just one "0"? Because 40026 would throw things off...

 

[Ritchie555]

Do you mean 4026? just one "0"? Because 40026 would throw things off...

Yikes! well caught. Yes. QW4026 Will edit OP.

 

[stanleyopar2000]

well....damnit just called all my stores and No one has it. Looks like i'm stuck with this goddamn 9.4 motherfucker. sonofabitch

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Version Number: QW1027
Region: US
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Colour: Red

 

[Preem]

Thank for all the help everyone! I just recently came across a black version with QW1020. I didn't see it in the list so I didn't purchase it since I didn't want to take a chance. Anyone have any confirmation on this model #?

 

[Preem]

well....damnit just called all my stores and No one has it. Looks like i'm stuck with this goddamn 9.4 motherfucker. sonofabitch

I know how you feel. I've purchased ones from different retailers online only to get them and see the evil 4026. Seems like a limited batch contains the firmware we're looking for. I've been trying to find one on Craigslist but no luck. So far ebay is the only location where I can find a guaranteed QW # since most online retailers can't supply you that information upon purchase.

 

[thorasgar]

Don't dispare.

well....damnit just called all my stores and No one has it. Looks like i'm stuck with this goddamn 9.4 motherfucker. sonofabitch

My site to store black did not come in today. Keep in touch.

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Thank for all the help everyone! I just recently came across a black version with QW1020. I didn't see it in the list so I didn't purchase it since I didn't want to take a chance. Anyone have any confirmation on this model #?

I believe that model should have less than 9.4 firmware since only serial numbers greater than 4013 have been reported to have 9.4. Also no black models have been reported to have 9.4 so far. Mine was a red QW1027 on 9.0, so I'm almost certain that model will also be on 9.0.

 

[Preem]

I believe that model should have less than 9.4 firmware since only serial numbers greater than 4013 have been reported to have 9.4. Also no black models have been reported to have 9.4 so far. Mine was a red QW1027 on 9.0, so I'm almost certain that model will also be on 9.0.

Great! Very informative and helpful. I'm hoping for a red one as well. At this point I'm willing to go with one or the other just to make sure I get one under 9.4. The list seems to be pretty accurate when comparing it to the versions of others.

 

[nyder]

Version Number: QW4006
Region: US
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Color: New Black

bought off 3rd Party Seller via Amazon (NickNax4les)

No point in posting picture since it's well within range.

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Great! Very informative and helpful. I'm hoping for a red one as well. At this point I'm willing to go with one or the other just to make sure I get one under 9.4. The list seems to be pretty accurate when comparing it to the versions of others.

I would say grab it if getting a red one isn't too important to you.

 

[SaggyBeans]

Just bought a N3DS XL yesterday and didn't notice this serial on your list:

Version Number (up to the first 4 digits): QW1011
Region: US (Canada)
Firmware: 9.0.0-20U
System Color: RED

 

[stanleyopar2000]

@thorasgar wow...well I got lucky, just as soon as I was about to give up the wife called a target that I called earlier that day and said they JUST got their stock in: 4 red and 1 BLACK. No one knew about it as of the time we called. We rushed over there and the guy said he had to keep telling everyone it was a display model and was hoping that we would show up. AND somehow in hell she got him to throw a damn AC charger for free! the wife sure has her way with words

will take that shitty Red 9.4 from Best Buy back today. People. As of now, if you want GW support. Fuck the Red. go for black**.

QW1004 - 9.0

in fact I think it's more of a silver color to be honest

**something about colors also reminds me when the Note 3 launched a little while the Black one was unrootable at the time while the white one had a lower version. interesting.