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How similar to using the flash card is this method? Is this riskier?
It's about the same. Hardest parts are flashing the NTRBoot to the card and attempting to start it up, but the latter is easier with 2DS systems due to no magnets. After that, the risk is small for flashing the boot9strap to the system. In fact, with an NTRBoot hacked card, the risk is practically gone because this exploits the bootrom to use a 'hidden' option that Nintendo implemented for the apparent means of restoring a bricked system.
 
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It's about the same. Hardest parts are flashing the NTRBoot to the card and attempting to start it up, but the latter is easier with 2DS systems due to no magnets. After that, the risk is small for flashing the boot9strap to the system. In fact, with an NTRBoot hacked card, the risk is practically gone because this exploits the bootrom to use a 'hidden' option that Nintendo implemented for the apparent means of restoring a bricked system.

I see. So, keep the Action Replay, return the DS when I'm done? Since the Action Replay is now a flash cart, similar to the thing I'd order from Hong Kong? And I do have a 2DS, although I'm not exactly sure how that fits in with the regular DS (DS Lite?) and the New 3DS I just bought.
 

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I see. So, keep the Action Replay, return the DS when I'm done? Since the Action Replay is now a flash cart, similar to the thing I'd order from Hong Kong? And I do have a 2DS, although I'm not exactly sure how that fits in with the regular DS (DS Lite?) and the New 3DS I just bought.
No. Action Replay is NOT a flashcart and will never be able to be one. The NTRBoot hack only edits parts of the firmware to trick the 3DS bootrom, but the hardware isn't enough to function as a flashcart. Which cart are you ordering form HK, and is it through the Official GBATemp Sponsored shop, nds-card.com?
 
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No. Action Replay is NOT a flashcart and will never be able to be one. The NTRBoot hack only edits parts of the firmware to trick the 3DS bootrom, but the hardware isn't enough to function as a flashcart. Which cart are you ordering form HK, and is it through the Official GBATemp Sponsored shop, nds-card.com?

Oh. Bummer. Okay. I was looking at the R4 Wi-Fi flashcart on NDS-Card.com.
 

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I mustve missed that. Saw in one of the comments saying you had a 2ds.

Go to the flea market/swap meet over and find a ds flashcart their.
Someone will allways be selling one. Go to a game section/ tents and ask if they have any.
 

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Oh. Bummer. Okay. I was looking at the R4 Wi-Fi flashcart on NDS-Card.com.
Yeah. I live 2-3 hours away, so while not nearly impossible or expensive, it would be difficult to even meet just for a 10-15 minute process. Though one big issue is you still have to be able to flash the NTRBoot code to the flashcart, which means it has to be able to load on the 3DS in the first place or boot on a DS to be able to run the flasher file.
 

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Yeah. I live 2-3 hours away, so while not nearly impossible or expensive, it would be difficult to even meet just for a 10-15 minute process. Though one big issue is you still have to be able to flash the NTRBoot code to the flashcart, which means it has to be able to load on the 3DS in the first place or boot on a DS to be able to run the flasher file.

Yeah, that is a long drive. Not something I'd ask anyone to do. Flashing NTRBoot to the Action Replay would need the DS, right? At that point, though, is it not acting like a cart from NDS-Cart? Action Replay + DS = run flasher file, then pop that in the New 3DS and flash NTRBoot?
 

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Yeah. I live 2-3 hours away, so while not nearly impossible or expensive, it would be difficult to even meet just for a 10-15 minute process. Though one big issue is you still have to be able to flash the NTRBoot code to the flashcart, which means it has to be able to load on the 3DS in the first place or boot on a DS to be able to run the flasher file.
That's not true. If you have a copy of Boot9Strap and a hacked 3DS, you can run Ntrboot_flasher.firm to flash it without booting the cart. Useful if you want to flash something besides B9S.
 

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That's not true. If you have a copy of Boot9Strap and a hacked 3DS, you can run Ntrboot_flasher.firm to flash it without booting the cart. Useful if you want to flash something besides B9S.
If he had a hacked 3DS, I doubt he wouldn't be asking for a flash cart to hack a 3DS.

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Yeah, that is a long drive. Not something I'd ask anyone to do. Flashing NTRBoot to the Action Replay would need the DS, right? At that point, though, is it not acting like a cart from NDS-Cart? Action Replay + DS = run flasher file, then pop that in the New 3DS and flash NTRBoot?
I believe that requires some extra software and done through PC. Remember, Action Replay is NOT a flash cart but a cheat device with it's own proprietary firmware. Depending on the AR you get, you won't be able to even load homebrew. There was mentioned a PC program that could flash NTRBoot to the AR similar to how it's updated normally.
 

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If he had a hacked 3DS, I doubt he wouldn't be asking for a flash cart to hack a 3DS.

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I believe that requires some extra software and done through PC. Remember, Action Replay is NOT a flash cart but a cheat device with it's own proprietary firmware. Depending on the AR you get, you won't be able to even load homebrew. There was mentioned a PC program that could flash NTRBoot to the AR similar to how it's updated normally.

Ah, boo. Guess I'll just be waiting for NDS-Cart to ship. :'(
 

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Ah, boo. Guess I'll just be waiting for NDS-Cart to ship. :'(
You'll have to look for the information, but all you need is a PC, the software made by the hacker, and the cable that comes with the AR cart. The cable is necessary, as it's not a standard USB connector. And while you're waiting for the cart, what else will you do?
 

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You'll have to look for the information, but all you need is a PC, the software made by the hacker, and the cable that comes with the AR cart. The cable is necessary, as it's not a standard USB connector. And while you're waiting for the cart, what else will you do?

But you just said depending on the AR cart, it might not work. Seems higher risk/higher chance of failure than waiting, right?
 

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Not at all. Its simply that certain versions of the AR dsi simply wont work. Theres no worrys of screwing the 3ds.

Sorry, correct. But what you are saying is that certain AR DSi won't take the NTRBoot, period, right? So I just won't even be able to, is what I'm asking. For some reason, the DSi AR just won't take.
 

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But you just said depending on the AR cart, it might not work. Seems higher risk/higher chance of failure than waiting, right?
Might not load the NDS homebrew. But even then, the only way to flash NTRBoot, last time I checked, is using custom software on a PC with a connector.
 

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Might not load the NDS homebrew. But even then, the only way to flash NTRBoot, last time I checked, is using custom software on a PC with a connector.

Ah, I'm sorry. I think I am using terms interchangeably when I shouldn't be. The cart ordered from NDS-Cart/flashing an AR cart and using a DSi is for CFW, right? Not NTR. So, to have a homebrew'd New 3DS with CFW, I use the cart. But then, to be able to wirelessly capture my own gameplay using NTR/Kit-Kat, I still need to use custom PC software? That isn't on the flashcart from NDS-Cart?
 
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Ah, I'm sorry. I think I am using terms interchangeably when I shouldn't be. The cart ordered from NDS-Cart/flashing an AR cart and using a DSi is for CFW, right? Not NTR. So, to have a homebrew'd New 3DS with CFW, I use the cart. But then, to be able to wirelessly capture my own gameplay using NTR/Kit-Kat, I still need to use custom PC software? That isn't on the flashcart from NDS-Cart?
You need custom PC software to flash the Action Replay with NTRBoot, from what I heard. Again, it's been a while so I don't know where you can find the software, but it most likely is here on GBATemp. As for the flash cart you ordered, the R4, you will need to be able to use the cart to run the installer, like on a DS or using an already hacked 3DS. https://3ds.guide/ntrboot has all you need to know for how to use it.
 

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Ah, I'm sorry. I think I am using terms interchangeably when I shouldn't be. The cart ordered from NDS-Cart/flashing an AR cart and using a DSi is for CFW, right? Not NTR. So, to have a homebrew'd New 3DS with CFW, I use the cart. But then, to be able to wirelessly capture my own gameplay using NTR/Kit-Kat, I still need to use custom PC software? That isn't on the flashcart from NDS-Cart?
ok scrap what you got
from ndscard you can buy a ntrboot compatible flashcard (or you can use a ar ds from gamestop like a ntrboot card . . . you would need a pc to set it up) to run an exploit called ntrboot this will allow you to install cfw (cfw has homebrew built in) so you can use cfw to run kit-kat to stream gameplay as well as controls to your pc and connect your controller to your pc normal

ignore the "custom" comment made by the other user they just mean to say that the installer file is not "official" installer . . . as if any of these unlicensed installers (or any homebrew at all for that matter) can truly be called "official"


You need custom PC software to flash the Action Replay with NTRBoot,
when you say that it sounds like you need some superpowered version of windows . . . this guide (you meant to include) contains ar ds flashing instructions & may help clear things up
sorry forgot the link myself . . . lol [Release] NTRBoot for R4igoldcc,ARDS(EZ),ARDSI
 
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