Hacking 3DS NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

[EmperorOfCanada]

Hello
thanks for answering my questions

Why should i have to use A9lh ?

You don't have to.

 

[Squall FF8]

You don't have to.

What is the difference between menuhax and A9lh ,and what is the best

 

[Swiftloke]

What is the difference between menuhax and A9lh ,and what is the best

A9lh is much, much better than menuhax, but a bit complicated to set up. If you've got a few hours free, do it. It'll be worth it.

 

[EmperorOfCanada]

What is the difference between menuhax and A9lh ,and what is the best

They are not really comparable at all. A9LH wins by a mile, simply because it allows you to do so much with your device

 

[Squall FF8]

what is the advantage of A9lh ?

and menuhax ?

 

[Quantumcat]

what is the advantage of A9lh ?

and menuhax ?

Advantages of A9LH - nearly unbrickable console that feels like a stock console
Advantages of Menuhax - easier to set up

 

[avocado]

rebounce.

I finished Plailect's tutorial.

1. How can I boot into OFW back like the new bought machine?
(I guess it would be into the OFW v9.2 as the last original_sysNAND.bin, right?)

2. Can we actually boot into OFW and CFW back and forward(alternately) easily?

 

[ih8ih8sn0w]

rebounce.

Reverting from a9lh back to OFW would require a nand restore, which will remove the ability to use a9lh until you restored a post a9lh backup, or redid the part where you setup a9lh.

 

[Quantumcat]

rebounce.
I finished Plailect's tutorial.

1. How can I boot into OFW back like the new bought machine?
(I guess it would be into the OFW v9.2 as the last original_sysNAND.bin, right?)

2. Can we actually boot into OFW and CFW back and forward(alternately) easily?

1. Yes, you have to reflash a pre-A9LH backup. But there is zero reason for doing so, an A9LH console will fetch more money of you want to sell it.

2. You would have to flash backups.

 

[avocado]

Reverting from a9lh back to OFW would require a nand restore, which will remove the ability to use a9lh until you restored a post a9lh backup, or redid the part where you setup a9lh.

1. Yes, you have to reflash a pre-A9LH backup. But there is zero reason for doing so, an A9LH console will fetch more money of you want to sell it.

2. You would have to flash backups.

guys,
The potential buyer wants the 3DS to be able to alternate easily between CFW and OFW.
I do apologize if this seems an unnecessary extra work.
I agree that Luma3DS and A9LH make the 3DS so smooth and feels like vanilla stock OFW.
I personally use this Luma3DS and A9LH combination.

1.So, what I need to do is
a) flash sysNAND_original.bin when I want install OFW using emuNAND9.
b) flash sysNAND-A9LHAX.bin when I want install CFW (using??)
is that correct?

2. For 1.b, what software should I use ? Since in this state, I should be in OFW. Does it need sky3DS?

 

[Quantumcat]

guys,
The potential buyer wants the 3DS to be able to alternate easily between CFW and OFW.
I do apologize if this seems an unnecessary extra work.
I agree that Luma3DS and A9LH make the 3DS so smooth and feels like vanilla stock OFW.
I personally use this Luma3DS and A9LH combination.

1.So, what I need to do is
a) flash sysNAND_original.bin when I want install OFW using emuNAND9.
b) flash sysNAND-A9LHAX.bin when I want install CFW (using??)
is that correct?

2. For 1.b, what software should I use ? Since in this state, I should be in OFW. Does it need sky3DS?

For 1.b, if the console is on 9.2 you can use Decrypt9 through the homebrew launcher.

Explain to your buyer that there's zero difference between the look of an a9lh console and a stock console. If you have a health and safety backup you can restore it if they don't like FBI being in their health and safety. They are just asking for trouble, since if they update while in OFW, there goes their hack.

 

[avocado]

For 1.b, if the console is on 9.2 you can use Decrypt9 through the homebrew launcher.

Explain to your buyer that there's zero difference between the look of an a9lh console and a stock console. If you have a health and safety backup you can restore it if they don't like FBI being in their health and safety. They are just asking for trouble, since if they update while in OFW, there goes their hack.

I cannot agree more. That is also the thing that I worry about. All setup will be gone if they update the OFW.
aaarrrggh, forget it. I will find other customer.

thanks for your answer.

 

[GibWaffles]

I'm looking to buy a PAL N3DS for running a CFW. I haven't kept up with the scene for over a year, but form what I've seen, the most popular and reliable option currently is A9LH with Luma3DS. I was wondering, if there are still sysMenu version constraints for running hacks, like there were a year ago, or can any version be hacked now. If not, which system version should I be looking for when purchasing the aforementioned PAL N3DS?
Also, are there any clear guides for setting up those hacks from scratch on a vanilla N3DS?

 

[avocado]

I'm looking to buy a PAL N3DS for running a CFW. I haven't kept up with the scene for over a year, but form what I've seen, the most popular and reliable option currently is A9LH with Luma3DS. I was wondering, if there are still sysMenu version constraints for running hacks, like there were a year ago, or can any version be hacked now. If not, which system version should I be looking for when purchasing the aforementioned PAL N3DS?
Also, are there any clear guides for setting up those hacks from scratch on a vanilla N3DS?

hi,
yes, there are version limit of OFW v10.7 to downgrade using cartridge like cubicninja(ninjahax).
above this level, you need to do hardmode to downgrade the machine.

I followed this tutorial successfully.
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki

 

[Subhaan2703]

I'm looking to buy a PAL N3DS for running a CFW. I haven't kept up with the scene for over a year, but form what I've seen, the most popular and reliable option currently is A9LH with Luma3DS. I was wondering, if there are still sysMenu version constraints for running hacks, like there were a year ago, or can any version be hacked now. If not, which system version should I be looking for when purchasing the aforementioned PAL N3DS?
Also, are there any clear guides for setting up those hacks from scratch on a vanilla N3DS?

Anything under version 10.7 can install a9lh, but firmwares between 10.6 and 10.7 require an additional exploit game like cubic ninja or Zelda OOT, so i'd reccomend buying a 3ds with a firmware 10.5 or lower. Do not buy a 3ds with firmware 11.0 as you can only get a cfw with a hardmod which is very tricky and best to pay someone here to do. As far as guides go this is pretty much the bible here;
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki

A simple and up to date guide with help everywhere. Good luck with your searches, I looked for like 2 weeks for a low firmware pal n3ds and just snagged one two days ago, waiting for delivery then i can finally install a9lh. Gl!

 

[Quantumcat]

I'm looking to buy a PAL N3DS for running a CFW. I haven't kept up with the scene for over a year, but form what I've seen, the most popular and reliable option currently is A9LH with Luma3DS. I was wondering, if there are still sysMenu version constraints for running hacks, like there were a year ago, or can any version be hacked now. If not, which system version should I be looking for when purchasing the aforementioned PAL N3DS?
Also, are there any clear guides for setting up those hacks from scratch on a vanilla N3DS?

You'll want to follow this guide: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki
11.0 is not hackable (except with hardmod + exploitable game)
10.6-10.7 is hackable with an exploitable game
10.5 is hackable for free

 

[GibWaffles]

hi,
yes, there are version limit of OFW v10.7 to downgrade using cartridge like cubicninja(ninjahax).
above this level, you need to do hardmode to downgrade the machine.

I followed this tutorial successfully.
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki

Anything under version 10.7 can install a9lh, but firmwares between 10.6 and 10.7 require an additional exploit game like cubic ninja or Zelda OOT, so i'd reccomend buying a 3ds with a firmware 10.5 or lower. Do not buy a 3ds with firmware 11.0 as you can only get a cfw with a hardmod which is very tricky and best to pay someone here to do. As far as guides go this is pretty much the bible here;
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki

A simple and up to date guide with help everywhere. Good luck with your searches, I looked for like 2 weeks for a low firmware pal n3ds and just snagged one two days ago, waiting for delivery then i can finally install a9lh. Gl!

You'll want to follow this guide: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki
11.0 is not hackable (except with hardmod + exploitable game)
10.6-10.7 is hackable with an exploitable game
10.5 is hackable for free

Thank you for the quick responses. Looks like anything under 11.0 will work for me. I already have OOT, because I bought the O3DS at launch, but managed to brick it. I attempted recovering it with a hard-mod, however I was unable make the solder stick to the board, so I eventually just gave up on it.

EDIT: Scratch that. After skimming the guide, I saw that I need an already hacked 3ds to use the OOT exploit.

 

[ibigfire]

Tomorrow I am headed out to buy a used Hyrule edition New 3DS XL, it's coming with a Sky3DS and R4 Dual Core, apparently. Although I'm a little confused as to why it would come with both, especially considering I don't think the R4 would work on a newer system like that. But regardless, is there anything in particular I should look for? It seems like a good deal and the guy seems nice, but I don't want to be scammed.

 

[Quantumcat]

Tomorrow I am headed out to buy a used Hyrule edition New 3DS XL, it's coming with a Sky3DS and R4 Dual Core, apparently. Although I'm a little confused as to why it would come with both, especially considering I don't think the R4 would work on a newer system like that. But regardless, is there anything in particular I should look for? It seems like a good deal and the guy seems nice, but I don't want to be scammed.

Check whether it has 11.0. If it does you can't downgrade it or use CFW.

 

[Silenx]

Is it possible to change a US 3DS to PAL?