Hacking So I found a 3DS with FW 2.1.0-4U!

[iWeiner]

Is there any point in keeping the firmware of my 3DS this low? Are exploits/game cards from that number still usable?

Thanks in advance!

 

[CIH137]

As far as I know, I would say no. Gateway only works on 4.1-4.5 so there's a reason to update it. There might be some really early homebrew on it but definitely nothing as good as what gateway brings to the table. I'd say get get a game that will update it to 4.1-4.5 and get a gateway. refer to this thread for games that are 4.1-4.5 also updating your emunand and other bits of information http://gbatemp.net/threads/3ds-noob-paradise-ask-questions-here.359035/


To update to 4.1-4.5

http://gbatemp.net/threads/list-of-games-that-will-update-to-4-5.359171/

 

[iWeiner]

Darn, I only have Paper Mario and Mario Tennis for now... Might have to make a trip to the Gamestop Used section.

 

[CIH137]

Well it is nice to have some real games anyways to get your unique header if you want to play games online. I plan to use my header to play some fantasy life online once the USA version hits the scene hopefully at midnight tonight or Friday.

 

[Abcdfv]

Darn, I only have Paper Mario and Mario Tennis for now... Might have to make a trip to the Gamestop Used section.

You can also get a gamefly free trial get a game and cancel it before they charge you

 

[iWeiner]

Nah, might be nice to have a separate version of Fire Emblem. Or I could always return the used copy and hold onto the credit/get a PS Vita game.

 

[Deleted member 333767]

Do a NAND mod and make a dump of that System Menu version. Just for sentimental reasons.

 

[iWeiner]

Actually, would 4.4 be enough to get started? Looked it up and Mario Tennis Open updates to that.

 

[CIH137]

Actually, would 4.4 be enough to get started? Looked it up and Mario Tennis Open updates to that.

Yes, I use a 4.4 US. It can be 4.1-4.5 but some people like to think 4.4-4.5 is more stable.

 

[Abcdfv]

Actually, would 4.4 be enough to get started? Looked it up and Mario Tennis Open updates to that.

Yeah that's fine

 

[Deleted member 333767]

Anything between 4.1-4.5 will get you out of trouble.

Although 4.1 is not ideal due to some issues with Gateways region free compatibility.

 

[iWeiner]

Alright thanks everyone! Now I can play something in the meantime!

 

[Smash Br0]

I heard 4.3 is the best, since Acekard 2i and another couple of DS flash cards got blocked via 4.4.

I believe Paper Mario (U) has 4.3. Use that.

 

[y03usw6e]

Instead of checking that thread, use this site. http://3ds.essh.co/

You can search for 4.1.0U, 4.2.0U, etc... and it'll show the games that have those updates. If you arent from USA, put the letter for the region. (E for Europe, J for Japan, etc.)

Since I'm assuming you're from the US, Mario Tennis Open has 4.4.0U and Paper Mario has 4.3.0U

EDIT: Just realized that you already noticed that...

 

[Arras]

Unless you have a really specific reason to want one firmware, anything from 4.1 to 4.5 will work.

 

[migles]

you didnt get the record, one guy got one with 1.x firmware i think...

 

[Pox]

Anything between 4.1-4.5 will get you out of trouble.

Although 4.1 is not ideal due to some issues with Gateways region free compatibility.

Is this actually true?
Mine is 4.1.0-8E on EUR console, and I am still didn't have opportunity to test it as I havent recived Gateway ( only have tested DS backups from USA region, on my r4).
So are there any issues with this FW considering backups from different regions?
This is the first time I hear for this.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Is this actually true?
Mine is 4.1.0-8E on EUR console, and I am still didn't have opportunity to test it as I havent recived Gateway ( only have tested DS backups from USA region, on my r4).
So are there any issues with this FW considering backups from different regions?
This is the first time I hear for this.

gamesquest1 I think it was, mentioned that he hasn't heard of any reports of problems on 4.1 lately and that it was more a problem with earlier Gateway versions, so you should be good to go.

 

[Deleted member 333767]

Read here folks regarding region free and 4.1

EDIT: Well that info seems current as of 2.0b1, maybe outdated.

 

[Pox]

Thx for answer, I ll take it as it was a problem with the former versions.
If region-spoofing doesn't work, well I ll report definitely.