Homebrew [Release] FBI - Open source CIA installer

[Deleted User]

I just updated the release binaries. No major changes, however libkhax and related internals have been updated, so report any issues encountered.

 

[d0k3]

Wait, does this actually enable us to install legit CIA to SysNAND via Ninjhax, even on N3DS, with no a additional hardware / software needed (apart from Cubic Ninja, of course)? Is this safe to do or only recommended to 3DS owners with a hardmod?

I have read through several pages so far but haven't found a clear answer on that yet. Still feeling like a noob for not knowing.

 

[Joshtech]

Wait, does this actually enable us to install legit CIA to SysNAND via Ninjhax, even on N3DS, with no a additional hardware / software needed (apart from Cubic Ninja, of course)? Is this safe to do or only recommended to 3DS owners with a hardmod?

I have read through several pages so far but haven't found a clear answer on that yet. Still feeling like a noob for not knowing.

Yes, you can install legit CIA's on sysNand using FBI. As far as risks go, don't uninstall system apps just in case.

 

[d0k3]

Yes, you can install legit CIA's on sysNand using FBI. As far as risks go, don't uninstall system apps just in case.

Okay, thank you! I'll try and give some feedback.

 

[sanni]

How do we compile the source?

Here is how I do it(I'm using Linux Mint installed in VMWare Player):

- go here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/devkitpro/files/Automated Installer/
- download the installer that fits your operatin system (e.g. "devkitARMupdate.pl" if you're on Linux)
- install devkitarm (if your on linux open a cmd and type: "./devkitARMupdate.pl" and then: "sudo chmod 777 /***/devkitpro" where *** is the directory it got installed, next open the "enviroment" file in the folder "etc" in your filesystem and add the variables it displayed at the end of the installation)
- go there: https://github.com/smealum/ctrulib
- click download zip, extract it, open a cmd/shell window and type: "make install"
- next do the same for this: https://github.com/Steveice10/ctrcommon
- finally go here: https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI
- open a cmd and type: "make"

 

[Cyan]

I'm thinking about something, but I don't know if it will be possible as you can only install signed cia (or need CFW).

We already have few translation project for 3DS, and it's hard to release patches as all the ROM is encrypted and it would make a very big (illegal) patch.
What would be interesting is using the update system and packing the patched files as cia. patching file would still require user intervention as we can't share already patched files, but it's just a detail for later.
But the generated cia would not install, right?

Do we know where and how is working game update file system?
Anyone tried to generate custom game update files?

 

[gamesquest1]

I'm thinking about something, but I don't know if it will be possible as you can only install signed cia (or need CFW).

We already have few translation project for 3DS, and it's hard to release patches as all the ROM is encrypted and it would make a very big (illegal) patch.
What would be interesting is using the update system and packing the patched files as cia. patching file would still require user intervention as we can't share already patched files, but it's just a detail for later.
But the generated cia would not install, right?

Do we know where and how is working game update file system?
Anyone tried to generate custom game update files?

NTR is a really good option for game mods/hacks and it can be used with retail carts, only downfall is no 7.x games for the o3ds as NTR 1.0 only supports 4.x

but NTR 2.0 is a very clean way to make and distribute patches as you can just share the raw files, assuming the files are all self made and not just part of a bigger file, but you could always have the user decrypt their own rom and apply a patch to the larger file in those cases.......while title patches may seem better its actually easier using NTR as there is no install process and relying on the end user to have a flashcard/cfw with signature checks patched.....but then on the other hand those patches won't work for gateway users except on NTR1.0 which does allow gateway to be used

unfortunatly it seems things are going to become split down the line, although i guess GW users can always just take the NTR format patches and rebuild the rom using them for use in GW mode

 

[bluke]

I tried to install FBI.cia by using sockfile but get the error "Fail to read info. Connection reset by peer."

 

[gamesquest1]

I tried to install FBI.cia by using sockfile but get the error "Fail to read info. Connection reset by peer."

you can only install signed cia files unless your running FBI on GW/CFW and also its been established that sockfile is a bit unstable atm

 

[Cyan]

using cia was to simplify the steps.
It's hard and leave place to lot of error and noob guide/tuto/help/re-help/re-re-help, Telling the user how to decrypt, run rxtool, extract, replace, patch, rebuild, etc.
cia idea is easier "install cia ... done"

I was just concern about the signature check. if we can install unsigned/homebrew cia.
I will have to read information on the cia format, I probably don't understand how it works to pack or install content.

 

[Deleted User]

I tried to install FBI.cia by using sockfile but get the error "Fail to read info. Connection reset by peer."

Are you using the new Java version? If so, it could be a connection issue. If not, its probably because the old version was fairly unstable.

 

[bluke]

you can only install signed cia files unless your running FBI on GW/CFW and also its been established that sockfile is a bit unstable atm

Yes I'm run on GW/Emunand.

Are you using the new Java version? If so, it could be a connection issue. If not, its probably because the old version was fairly unstable.

The zip file I download only .exe file, it doesn't have .jar file. So I still need to install java ?

 

[Deleted User]

The zip file I download only .exe file, it doesn't have .jar file. So I still need to install java ?

Redownload the ZIP file from the first post. And yes, you will need Java.

 

[bluke]

I just install java and got another error. Gamequest is right.

 

[kactusss]

"No database" means that the SD title database hasn't been created, I believe. You'll need to download something (even a demo) from the eShop, or do the trick where you create empty "title.db" and "import.db" files in "/Nintendo 3DS/<id0>/<id1>/dbs/" on your SD card, open SD app management in System Settings, and let it repair the files.

Where can I find id0 and id1 ?

 

[Deleted User]

Where can I find id0 and id1 ?

Unless you have an emuNAND unlinked with your sysNAND, there should only be one folder in Nintendo 3DS, and there should always be only one folder in that folder. Otherwise, I'm not entirely sure myself how to determine which one it is other than checking contents and folder size.

 

[WateredFire19]

So let me get this straight: You need to run service-patch before using FBI?

 

[Deleted User]

So let me get this straight: You need to run service-patch before using FBI?

Not since a day or two ago, it's all integrated into FBI now.

 

[Suiginou]

It seems the size of stripped.elf is less than the limit for spider3DS LoadCode. If ctrulib wasn't so dependent on the bss section and bss being initialized to zero, it might be worth looking into making FBI launch directly from spider.

 

[WateredFire19]

Not since a day or two ago, it's all integrated into FBI now.

Nice! Thanks for all of your hard work Steveice10 !