No, you didn't misread that title--after nearly a year since the last one, Nintendo has put out a system software update for the Nintendo 3DS line of handhelds. Currently, neither Nintendo's European or North American websites are acknowledging the update, but Nintendo of Japan has, and while it isn't exactly the classic message we're used to, the main focus of the update is "improved system stability and convenience". As for custom firmware, it appears that the latest version of Luma3DS is still working on the newly released 11.15.0-47, with users reporting that the firmware release merely exists to update the 3DS browser's SSL security certs.

Major changes due to the update to 11.15.0-47J
[New Nintendo 3DS / New 3DS LL / New 2DS LL / 3DS / 3DS LL / 2DS]
Improved system stability and convenience
Some functions are added / corrected only by updating by network download.
The game card update does not include some changes.

For updates of main unit functions before this,Nintendo 3DS system version change historyplease look at.

Source

 

[Mikemk]

The game card update does not include some changes.

Say what? There's going to be new game carts with this update? This is incredible!

 

[Technicmaster0]

Say what? There's going to be new game carts with this update? This is incredible!

I think that they wanted to say that gamcards that ship with this update won't include the complete update (because the browser update is missing). But I'm not sure

 

[MultiKoopa]

My N3DS XL is still on 11.7U I think, whichever was the last firmware without the telemetry that gets people banned.

wait what?

 

[teamlocust]

Nintendo secretly adding dlss to 3ds

 

[MorningBlunt]

I never really use online but will suck if it is on the way out.

 

[BaamAlex]

This means luma3ds requires no updates and its users can update safely

Ahh sad. I thought we can expect replies from users which updated their 3ds'es "accidentally"...
─=≡Σ(╯°□°)╯︵┻┻

 

[Bladexdsl]

talk about beating a dead horse!

 

[duwen]

Say what? There's going to be new game carts with this update? This is incredible!

Well there's a physical 3ds release of Andro Dunos 2 due out soon from Pixelheart - pre-ordered mine a while back. It's also coming to Dreamcast and most current systems.

 

[Jayro]

wait what?

Yeah, I could have sworn that 11.8U added some kind of telemetry that phoned home.

 

[Crazynoob458]

Yikes! That's ominous. Where did you read that?

Raw changelogs are over here:
https://yls8.mtheall.com/ninupdates/reports.php?date=2021-07-27_00-00-37&sys=ktr
https://yls8.mtheall.com/ninupdates/reports.php?date=2021-07-27_00-00-33&sys=ctr

THIS WAS FROM THE 3DS UPDATE THAT JUST CAME OUT.

NINTENDO, PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE ONLINE PLAY FOR 3DS/WII U NOR SPOTPASS 😡😠😤 pic.twitter.com/fyewJtuLt2

— RiiConnect24 (@RiiConnect24) July 27, 2021

 

[Russian-Router]

wow wtf

any homebrew broken?

This is why we've put out not to update any OLD units. Which I've read earlier also has a patch?

 

[doha057]

Its probably like the EU update which blocked some transaction functions, I expect one or two more update but nothing will hopefully break the Homebrew, besides its gonna be the only way of applying patches and updates once the eshop service goes down.

 

[Deleted member 514389]

They can't patch out magnethax...

Aaanyways...
Maybe these legacy FW update notices should go to the EOF.
They mostly tend to be pages abour *hur dur, stability* or the like.
Meh.

 

[Brawl345]

https://twitter.com/RiiConnect24/status/1419855073962774532

I'm finding the exact same strings in the previous update, this is not new. Can anyone confirm this? I hate "throw some random things out without giving a source" with a pasison.

EDIT: The only file changed is the 60000_msbt_LZ.bin, and there are indeed 2 new strings (window on the right is the new file):

So it's confirmed.

 

[MultiKoopa]

This is why we've put out not to update any OLD units. Which I've read earlier also has a patch?

wait WHAT??

 

[assassinz]

I haven't updated to the latest firmware yet, but now you can't get online with Mario Kart 7 anymore. Guess you have to have the latest firware to play online capable games. Same problem on my NA and JPN 3DSes. Can't get online with Badge Arcade anymore. Should we upgrade or wait for more info?

 

[Divineheresy88]

I just leave my 3ds alone and don't update. Saves some potential headaches.

 

[Alexander1970]

I'm finding the exact same strings in the previous update, this is not new. Can anyone confirm this? I hate "throw some random things out without giving a source" with a pasison.

EDIT: The only file changed is the 60000_msbt_LZ.bin, and there are indeed 2 new strings (window on the right is the new file):

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So it's confirmed.

Has maybe to do with the "Rumor" Nintendo do not want new Games with 2022.....
(They have already "informed" their Game/Software"Partners about this...)


Nintendo recently confirmed that the Japanese version of the eShop would no longer accept credit cards from January 18, 2022.

 

[abruzzimarco]

I just leave my 3ds alone and don't update. Saves some potential headaches.

Haha yes. if it ain't broke, leave it alone. 11.14 is golden

 

[Deleted member 194275]

I'm sure that this confirms that the 1DS is coming soon. They are clearing the way before the official announcement: