1) OoThax is easiest to answer. Technically, powersave is not needed, as OoT hax needs is to rewrite to save file of OoT. However, to rewrite the save, you need either powersave or homebrew (which can extract and inject save files). Most people use powersave since they have no access to homebrew.I've tried to start the CFW guide from plailect but I have some questions.
My system version is 9.5.0-23E.
From what I can see on the guide I have to choose Homebrew Launcher (No Browser) method, because I'm between 9.3.0 and 10.6.0. Also No Browser because my version is -23.
Is this correct? I don't understand why the no browser, because I think I've got the browser.
If I continue it says that I have to choose one of the methods to do this. Since I've got Ocarina of Time I'll choose the oot3dhax. What I don't get is if the game is enough or do I need the powersaves?
Also near the bottom of the page it says "If you are above the version 9.2.0, continue to 9.2.0 Downgrade". I do have to downgrade first correct?
And this is where I got confused. So it says to download this and that, but then the 1st step is Boot into the Homebrew Launcher. Is this achievable only with the sd card or do I need the game cartridge (same question as before, is the game enought or I need powersaves also)?
For now I think is all
Thanks
2) To my knowledge, you can use browserhax. at some point after firmware 9.2 (i think 9.6?), browser did a firmware check to see if it was latest firmware before it could be used, but there was a bypass to that using system date. So you could be fine with browserhax.
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What do you mean by back up? if you mean save files, then yes.Can backups be played with custom firmware?
or is it recommended to buy a Gateway?
I'm on 11.0.0-33E and want to be able to run backups.
CFW is way better then gateway btw, gateway is not needed when you run thing sucessfully.
Though, i'm a bit worried by the fact you are on 11.0 (which makes it harder to downgrade. Did you have cfw already or no?
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It possible if you done things correct.is there a way to make my console recognize the games on my SD card after a format? and to get back my friend list? Luma 3DS obviously.
did you have a9lh or not?
for console to recongnize your games and friend list is something down with the nand. If you backed up the right nand it should.