Hacking [WIP] KARL3DS - Kernel access on N3DS via Ninjhax + Loadcode

[tony_2018]

I've already been through emunand patch hell, I'm sure as heck not implementing stuff to change patches on the fly for multiple emunands... just get 2 sd cards.




Approximately coming along.

LOL, I wasn't expecting that but okay.

 

[Hashtastrophe]

If you check your serial that last number is also slightly separated. Probably something else I guess.

Ah, yeah. I forgot about that because the outer SN on the 3DS is currently covered and I kept forgetting to check the label under the bottom plate.

Approximately coming along.

Lol. I was going to say "Somewhere between 0 and 99% finished"

On another topic: Are we going to be allowed to boot without an emunand? You know, for science things.

 

[WulfyStylez]

Ah, yeah. I forgot about that because the outer SN on the 3DS is currently covered and I kept forgetting to check the label under the bottom plate.


Lol. I was going to say "Somewhere between 0 and 99% finished"

On another topic: Are we going to be allowed to boot without an emunand? You know, for science things.

Maybe, depending on your system version. We'll see what makes it into the final release.

 

[Hashtastrophe]

Maybe, depending on your system version. We'll see what makes it into the final release.

That's all I can hope for. I like messing with my nand, but not with dozens of SD cards and the time wasted (re)formatting them for rednands.

 

[Click This]

I've already been through emunand patch hell, I'm sure as heck not implementing stuff to change patches on the fly for multiple emunands... just get 2 sd cards.




Approximately coming along.

Would getting themes across emunands be impossible, then?

 

[Slushie3DS]

So, I was thinking about something earlier. Couldn't you have just patched the existing NAND files, like Home Menu to do the things that your patching your emulated NAND for? Sure, it would be dangerous, but it would allow for more of a custom cold-boot. I know this is 'somewhat' being worked on by a guy in the 3dsdev IRC, but instead he is attempting to launch Linux from cold-boot. From what I remember, what was stopping him was that the NAND checks what it is booting each time you start the handheld, and it wasn't determined if this was due to software or the motherboard. It is a nice thought, though.

Just figured I'd ask.

 

[shinyquagsire23]

So, I was thinking about something earlier. Couldn't you have just patched the existing NAND files, like Home Menu to do the things that your patching your emulated NAND for? Sure, it would be dangerous, but it would allow for more of a custom cold-boot. I know this is 'somewhat' being worked on by a guy in the 3dsdev IRC, but instead he is attempting to launch Linux from cold-boot. From what I remember, what was stopping him was that the NAND checks what it is booting each time you start the handheld, and it wasn't determined if this was due to software or the motherboard. It is a nice thought, though.

Just figured I'd ask.

It would break the signatures IIRC. In Gateway emuNAND you could probably patch and change services around, but in an entirely (or mostly) vanilla environment, no.

 

[Slushie3DS]

It would break the signatures IIRC. In Gateway emuNAND you could probably patch and change services around, but in an entirely (or mostly) vanilla environment, no.

Ah, wonderful explanation. Thank you!

Now, here's to hoping there is more progress videos or pictures in the morning.

 

[shinyquagsire23]

Ah, wonderful explanation. Thank you!

Now, here's to hoping there is more progress videos or pictures in the morning.

I think it's Wolfy's going to show emuNAND booting on N3DS soon, since she was the one who got that bit working. Other than that we're just kinda getting situated in emuNAND and are preparing to start patching services and stuff.

 

[boomie0123]

Do you guys have a list of things that need to get done? I mean, I know you do, but like in a written down format. I remember one being in the OP a little while back, it was super cool to kind of watch the list as things got checked off one by one.

 

[codychaosx]

Do you guys have a list of things that need to get done? I mean, I know you do, but like in a written down format. I remember one being in the OP a little while back, it was super cool to kind of watch the list as things got checked off one by one.

I like that as well didnt understand half of what was being checked off but it felt good seeing the progress like that

 

[Katsumi San]

Wait..So KARL is change 3DS region or does "trick" to bypass region checking of cart?( Hopefully this?) I do not wish to heavily modify 3DS... I still wish to use eShop.(Please tell if eShop is still function?)

Edit: Sorry I have issue understanding what KARL does exactly to 3DS.

 

[shinyquagsire23]

Wait..So KARL is change 3DS region or does "trick" to bypass region checking of cart?( Hopefully this?) I do not wish to heavily modify 3DS... I still wish to use eShop.(Please tell if eShop is still function?)

Definitely bypassing the region checks in the home menu. Probably something for region changing the emuNAND for those with JPN consoles or whatever.

 

[Myria]

If you check your serial that last number is also slightly separated. Probably something else I guess.

The last digit of the serial number is just a check digit. Here's the algorithm: http://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=18753

 

[Hashtastrophe]

The last digit of the serial number is just a check digit. Here's the algorithm: http://www.planetvb.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=18753

I had figured it was something like this. Thanks for confirming it. (To check your SN with that site, enter it without the leading two letters and add three zeros to the beginning)

 

[WulfyStylez]

NAND redirection, anyone? (also my camera seems to really like death grips...)

 

[Lord Prime]

NAND redirection, anyone? (also my camera seems to really like death grips...)

Amazing!

Also, since we can't always have good news, we have our first bug on N3DS. Our firm launching procedure somehow breaks 3D. If you leave 3D on, you can use it but it breaks face tracking. Likewise, if you leave it off, it stays off while in the CFW and moving the 3D slider causes this weird interlacing between the two 3D layers. We hope to fix this though, it's a very strange bug.

Did you guys fix the 3D issue when loading the emunand (as described by shiny), or do we need to go with the workaround of closing/soft-resetting the 3DS to re-enable the 3D function?

 

[metaljay]

Excellent progress!

 

[Dazzozo]

Amazing!



Did you guys fix the 3D issue when loading the emunand (as described by shiny), or do we need to go with the workaround of closing/soft-resetting the 3DS to re-enable the 3D function?

"We" don't need to go with either, because *we* will be fixing it. We won't release with a bug like that.

 

[NicEXE]

"We" don't need to go with either, because *we* will be fixing it. We won't release with a bug like that.

This is kind of disrespectful to other programmers.