Tutorial NOOB friendly guide to Downgrading your 3DS (From FW <10.7!!)

[Eduardolicious]

allright im about to undertake this (on my 10.5 n3ds US) since i need that sweet fire emblem dlc but didnt want to lose my limited homebrew i had so far. sounds like thats been working for people with my setup but will report back shortly..

oh while im copyin all my stuff, correct me if i'm wrong, if i copy just the /3ds folder from my sdcard somewhere thats my savegames and my downloaded games right? and then i can format sd, do the whole thing, and dump that /3ds folder back into the emunand when all is said and done and not have to redownload anything? (or god forbid lose my fire emblem save lol)

man exciting times!

 

[frillyseal_69]

Can I downgrade with New3ds xl with 10.5 with menuhax?

 

[Salamencizer]

allright im about to undertake this (on my 10.5 n3ds US) since i need that sweet fire emblem dlc but didnt want to lose my limited homebrew i had so far. sounds like thats been working for people with my setup but will report back shortly..

oh while im copyin all my stuff, correct me if i'm wrong, if i copy just the /3ds folder from my sdcard somewhere thats my savegames and my downloaded games right? and then i can format sd, do the whole thing, and dump that /3ds folder back into the emunand when all is said and done and not have to redownload anything? (or god forbid lose my fire emblem save lol)

man exciting times!

So, I'll explain what you have to do.
First, copy your SD Card contents on your computer. Everything. Then format it. Then just copy the 3ds folder with just the sysUpdater folder, and the updates folder back onto your SD Card. Don't forget you Nintendo 3DS folder, and the menuhax payload. That's it. Now, start your 3ds, and get into HBL. Select sysUpdater, and Then press Y to downgrade. Wait for about 10 secs, It seems like frozen, but it's not. Then after getting CIA information's, don't touch your 3DS anymore. It is a good practice of keeping it on charge while downgrading.
EDIT: Don't forget boot.3dsx

 

[frillyseal_69]

Also how high is the chance of bricking?

 

[Salamencizer]

Can I downgrade with New3ds xl with 10.5 with menuhax?

Yes, you can. Just be sure to get a New 3DS downgrade pack.

Also how high is the chance of bricking?

Chance of softbricking is like 0.01%, and hard bricking is negligible, unless you don't do anything stupid. It is a lil bit more on the New 3DS though, but it's worth taking the chance.

 

[frillyseal_69]

Yes, you can. Just be sure to get a New 3DS downgrade pack.

Do I get it at "that site" ?

 

[Salamencizer]

Do I get it at "that site" ?

Yes, at that ISO site, or that chaosful site (note me saying chaosful instead of chaotic) which I consider better. MSET 4.X & 6.X backups, Browser backups, Update packs (All Regions) - 10.5 packs added - 7/2/2016 Cha0s Em3rald
Google that and click that first link

 

[frillyseal_69]

Also do I have to format to not be bricked because that is such a hassle (im kinda lazy )

 

[Salamencizer]

Also do I have to format to not be bricked because that is such a hassle (im kinda lazy )

So, I'll explain what you have to do.
First, copy your SD Card contents on your computer. Everything. Then format it. Then just copy the 3ds folder with just the sysUpdater folder, and the updates folder back onto your SD Card. Don't forget you Nintendo 3DS folder, and the menuhax payload. That's it. Now, start your 3ds, and get into HBL. Select sysUpdater, and Then press Y to downgrade. Wait for about 10 secs, It seems like frozen, but it's not. Then after getting CIA information's, don't touch your 3DS anymore. It is a good practice of keeping it on charge while downgrading.

 

[frillyseal_69]

And I really hope this works because I dont want to pay $200 to get a new 3ds...

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Thanks

 

[Salamencizer]

And I really hope this works because I dont want to pay $200 to get a new 3ds...

Chances of bricks are very less. Just don't switch it off during the downgrade process, or put it onto sleep mode while downgrading, or use Old 3DS files for your New 3DS, lest it shall hard brick. Also, don't use browserhax, but use menuhax, because of stability.

 

[frillyseal_69]

I get the 9.2 package or 10.5 package?

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(Stupid question I know)

 

[Salamencizer]

I get the 9.2 package or 10.5 package?

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(Stupid question I know)

9.2 pack of your region and it must be of a New 3DS

 

[frillyseal_69]

9.2 pack of your region and it must be of a New 3DS

K thanks lets see how this goes... wish me luck!

 

[Salamencizer]

K thanks lets see how this goes... wish me luck!

Good Luck, may the blessings of yellows8 and smealum be with you... XD

 

[frillyseal_69]

Good Luck, may the blessings of yellows8 and smealum be with you... XD

XD

 

[Salamencizer]

XD

I just updated the post with Don'ts, so that you won't do anything stupid... Read them if you'd like to

 

[Lightyose]

Awesome!

You have Smash Bros. 3ds?

 

[Salamencizer]

Okay peeps, I'm going offline now,cuz tis like 3:50 AM here. Don't forget to vote in the poll!

 

[Lightyose]

Okay peeps, I'm going offline now,cuz tis like 3:50 AM here. Don't forget to vote in the poll!

6:19pm here...