Hacking Update to Firmware 1.20 from Beta 1.19 Error

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I do not have a 3DS, only DSL. I like to keep the firmware up to date for when I do get a 3DS. Today I tried to update from firmware beta 1.19 to 1.20 and it gave an error. Now the DS will not recognize the DSTwo at all. I have tried to do the fix for 1.08 to 1.09 using my CycloDS, but every time it tells me to enter the DSTwo and press B, it restarts the DS automatically. Does anyone know how I can fix this, or am I bricked for good?

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Should this even work since it was an issue with firmware 1.08 and I am on firmware 1.19 beta? I didnt even know there was a beta. Could that be the issue?
 

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I will test again tonight, I also have a second DSL I can test with. I hope this works, I do not want to buy a new DSTwo.
 

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It was a no go. My DSL and my wife's continually rebooted every time the DSTwo was inserted. There was one time that it did allow it in, but pressing B did nothing. I even pressed it and waited for 5-6 minutes in case it was working and nothing was showing. Looks like it is time for a new DSTwo. Any suggestions on a good shop in the US? I may go with RHS.
 

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It was a no go. My DSL and my wife's continually rebooted every time the DSTwo was inserted. There was one time that it did allow it in, but pressing B did nothing. I even pressed it and waited for 5-6 minutes in case it was working and nothing was showing. Looks like it is time for a new DSTwo. Any suggestions on a good shop in the US? I may go with RHS.

most strange, contact the DSTwo team and see if they can inform you any better
 

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I may do that. I found the below information on their forum that may help. I have to wait until this evening to test.

I recently purchased a DStwo card and like many of you, experienced the stupid upgrade error. I'm happy to report that I've fixed it and I'm going to share my findings with you.

This forum: (http://translate.googleuserconte ... lFW1xSoQ#post443811) was most helpful in unbricking the DStwo. Not to say that this thread didn't help, but it was a collection of ideas with no unison.

Here's what you will need:
-DS fat /DS Lite
-Another Flash Cart (most users have owned another flash cart and chances are, will have one lying around) I used a simple old school R4 card
-The dstwo_load_NDSL.nds file downloadable at the beginning of this thread.
-A slim sliver of tape
-The bricked DStwo card preloaded with the newest EOS and Firmware
-Patience

Take your old flash cart (I used the R4) and load the dstwo_load_NDSL.nds file on to the cart's microsd. Here's where the tape comes in. Place a tiny sliver of tape (I used scotch tape) on the eighth key from left. I believe someone here posted of a picture of where the tape should go. Nothing fancy, as it just has to cover up some the gold contact, but more importantly the bottom part of the DStwo bricked cart. The reason for the tape is simple. Without it, you'll accidentally trigger the DS lite system to reboot before the patch is applied. Next format the microsd that will go into your DStwo bricked unit first. This will avoid errors and give you a fresh start. Load the newest EOS and firmware available on this site.

Now that you've prepped everything , you can get started!

-Turn on DS/DS Lite with your old cart that you have previously loaded the dstwo_load_NDSL.nds file with. Look for the dstwo_load_NDSL.nds on your game menu and execute it. You'll get a simple black screen with white text instructing you to place the DStwo card inside. Take out your old cart and place your bricked DStwo cart with the freshly formatted microsd and EOS/Firmware you loaded from before. Since you have the tape on, it should not restart the ds/ds lite. Now press B.
+) Some tutorials will have you put in the DStwo without a microsd first, but it's pointless. You can just load the bricked DStwo cart with the microsd already in it.
After pressing B you will notice it will seem to just hang on the black screen. Be PATIENT please! After 30+ seconds to a minute you'll notice the DStwo cart loading all the familiar menus you've missed :)
Follow the screen prompts and finish updating your card properly and let it finish. Voila! You are back in business my friend :)

PS: Don't forget to remove the sliver of tape please.
I hope this short tutorial helps someone. The above link to the other forum has pictures. It may be easier to follow with the images. The site is German, but has a translation and will suffice to supply you with the general ideas. Pardon my English, as it's my fifth language, lol.

Cheers!

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