Hacking ANNOUNCING: GATEWAY 2.1 "OMEGA" PUBLIC RELEASE

[Ennea]

Fragmentation itself is NOT the problem. I had files with 5 fragments which loaded just fine.

That probably depends what the fragments consist of. If you put untrimmed ROMs on your microSD, and some blocks of ROM fill data (0xFF) ends up somewhere else, it won't matter; that's my guess, at least.

 

[tyons]

You sure? I thought it works up to 4.3 and works on 4.4 only if you use action replay.

it indeed works only up to 4.3 (unless they made an update in the last 4 months).

edit: argh I should have recycled my post above. sorry.

 

[_Tim_]

That probably depends what the fragments consist of. If you put untrimmed ROMs on your microSD, and some blocks of ROM fill data (0xFF) ends up somewhere else, it won't matter; that's my guess, at least.

GW3DS can handle fragmented files just fine. There might be a limit on number of fragments though. The "Fragmentation Error" message is displayed due to a bug in the GW3DS code. I already wrote something to detect it, now I am writing something to prevent it.

UPDATE: I finished writing the program to prevent GW3DS fragmentation errors. The program can be requested via PM. It changes two bits on the microSD card.

 

[Plasmastar510]

I got the fragmentation error. I used Defraggler to check for fragments. Behold, as it did indeed report the problem rom as having a fragment. What I did to remedy it is remove the rom and put it back on the card. No fragment, no problem.

 

[Deleted User]

GW3DS can handle fragmented files just fine. There might be a limit on number of fragments though. The "Fragmentation Error" message is displayed due to a bug in the GW3DS code. I already wrote something to detect it, now I am writing something to prevent it.

UPDATE: I finished writing the program to prevent GW3DS fragmentation errors. The program can be requested via PM. It changes two bits on the microSD card.

What are the two bits you change on microSD?

 

[_Tim_]

I got the fragmentation error. I used Defraggler to check for fragments. Behold, as it did indeed report the problem rom as having a fragment. What I did to remedy it is remove the rom and put it back on the card. No fragment, no problem.

Removing the file and putting it back will only work in some cases and does not prevent the fragmentation error from reappearing when adding new files to the microSD card.

 

[_Tim_]

What are the two bits you change on microSD?

Two bits in the bitmap allocation table.

 

[FoxObsession]

Why the heck does the logo look so demonic now?

 

[Deleted User]

Two bits in the bitmap allocation table.

Care to explain ? Why does that solve the fragmentation issue?

 

[Bug_Checker_]

GW3DS can handle fragmented files just fine. There might be a limit on number of fragments though. The "Fragmentation Error" message is displayed due to a bug in the GW3DS code. I already wrote something to detect it, now I am writing something to prevent it.

UPDATE: I finished writing the program to prevent GW3DS fragmentation errors. The program can be requested via PM. It changes two bits on the microSD card.

So is it incorrectly marking the data clusters as free or occupied in the Bitmap allocation table?

 

[_Tim_]

So is it incorrectly marking the data clusters as free or occupied in the Bitmap allocation table?

Occupied. Windows will not use them and GW3DS will not mistakenly think they are invalid.

 

[_Tim_]

Example output from my program:

Read allocation bitmap
Cluster 973678 is free
Mark cluster 973678 as occupied
Cluster 973679 is free
Mark cluster 973679 as occupied
Lock volume
Write allocation bitmap
Unlock volume

 

[TheUser00]

I only hope for a Card that will make me play 3DS games on 6.2E system..

 

[CJL18]

I only hope for a Card that will make me play 3DS games on 6.2E system

save yourself the trouble and get a 3ds with 4.1-4.5 firmware you might be waiting for a very long time

 

[Metoroid0]

save yourself the trouble and get a 3ds with 4.1-4.5 firmware you might be waiting for a very long time

He MIGHT be waiting for a very long time. How can you know, it might be today :3

 

[Ennea]

Example output from my program:

Read allocation bitmap
Cluster 973678 is free
Mark cluster 973678 as occupied
Cluster 973679 is free
Mark cluster 973679 as occupied
Lock volume
Write allocation bitmap
Unlock volume

Hm, seems logical. Sorry for doubting you.

 

[TheUser00]

He MIGHT be waiting for a very long time. How can you know, it might be today :3

It was in part my fault,I only bought the 3DS in Germany because when I saw this ''Gateway'' I was thinking that was already the Flashcard for playing in the 3DS....and yes I'm waiting for too long since I think in buying the 3DS (Last year in december)......And I really do not know how what to do...Or I wait or trying to sell e do not more buy a 3DS.

 

[Reecey]

Just thought I would say, did you know your not supposed to defrag Micro-SD cards it causes further issues for it, maybe not at that precise moment but it will eventually and become useless!

 

[CJL18]

He MIGHT be waiting for a very long time. How can you know, it might be today :3

maybe its because its almost been a year since gateway was introduced and still the exploit only works on 4.1-4.5

 

[Nobunaga]

Does Devil Survivor Overclocked (EUR) loads up fine for any of you?
Every time I try to load it my 3DS freeze and sound is still playing. :/