Hacking How Do You Play .nds Games on Gateway on N3DS?

[ofDragons]

I know you use the blue cart but what do you do with it?

 

[gamesquest1]

I know you use the blue cart but what do you do with it?

install the bluecardfix.cia to sysnand, then use it exactly the same you would use any other NDS flashcard (drag .nds files onto it)

PS it will only work on sysnand (without entering GW mode)

 

[ofDragons]

Where is the sysnand?

 

[usernametaken]

The default firmware / what you boot into normally.

 

[ofDragons]

So I basically install it on the micro sd card that comes with the N3DS?

 

[usernametaken]

http://www.maxconsole.com/maxcon_forums/threads/288767-TUTORIAL-Downgrade-N3DS-MSET-*proper-way*

You can use that guide, just following the parts you haven't done. But yeah you put the bluecardfix on the internal mSD and install it with Devmenu

After that if you've put all the files needed on the blue card, then you can run NDS games. After running a NDS game it'll wipe the profile exploit, so you'll have to reapply it, but now you can do it with the blue card.

or

You can make the exploit 'stick' by doing this:

1) Install the exploit using the N3DS_ROPInstaller.nds; e.g. Profile Name: slslasher
2) Go to settings and change Profile Name to another one; e.g. Profile Name: slslasher01
3) Launch a DS game, exploit would be gone
4) Install the exploit using the N3DS_ROPInstaller.nds again and it should be stuck

Extra Steps because I want to change back my original profile name
5) Go to settings and change Profile Name to my original one; e.g. Profile Name: slslasher
6) Launch exploit and test, there should be an error.
7) Install the exploit using the N3DS_ROPInstaller.nds again and it should be stuck

 

[ofDragons]

Oh ok, thank you!

 

[ofDragons]

Hey I'm having trouble opening that link. It won't open sadly. :/

 

[usernametaken]

DOWNGRADE MSET TUTORIAL FOR new3DS (XL)

I'll explain how to downgrade your new3DS MSET, please follow strict EVERY STEP to prevent problems!

This is a rough translation of my german Tutorial: Source

*NEVER REMOVE/INSERT INTERNAL MICROSD WHEN SYSTEM IS TURNED ON, TURN IT OFF BEFORE DOING THAT!!!*

Make sysNAND Backup (if you dont have one) without any changes and keep it safe!!!

If you don' have a spare microSD, make sure to make a full backup (emuNAND + content) to restore when needed!

*You need once Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D or Cubic Ninja to downgrade MSET and to install NVRAM*

1. Prepare an empty microSD without emuNAND with Launcher.dat (at least GW Ultra 3.2)
and your mset_<region>.cia in root directory (If you want to re-enable the blue GW Card, add
timewarp.cia! If you can't find it, create it with 3dnus > download file 0004800F484E4841
version: 4096 and check the spoof block > spoofing to 65535)

- DO NOT USE A MICROSD LARGER THAN 32GB SDHC (FAT32)!!! NO SDXC!!! NO exFAT or NTFS!!! -
- The 4GB microSD that was included buying your new3DS should be fine -
- If you are not sure if there is emuNAND inside microSD, you can format it with HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool -

2. Copy devmenu.3ds (NO DEVMENU 6.20 / BBM!!!) to GW microSD Card's rood directory and insert it in red GW Card
3. Insert the microSD including Launcher.dat/MSET CIA to your new3DS
4. Insert the game (Zelda OOT or Cubic Ninja) to your new3DS
5. Turn your new3DS on and execute the exploit to enter Gateway Menu
6. Exchange the game with your red GW Card
7. Press "Install NVRAM" in Gateway Menu (it will show your Region - same as the mset cia you should use)

*You can also once MSET is downgraded use N3DS ROP Installer.nds instead of Gateway*
*Menu 'NVRAM Installer' with NDS Flashcard working up to 9.2.0/re-enabled blue GW Card*
> Turn on new3DS > Insert NDS Flascard (with N3DS ROP Installer.nds on it) > start Flashcard Menu
> Browse to '3DS ROP Installer' > boot it > choose and install 9.x Launcher.dat > a reboot is recommended

8. Boot after installing NVRAM to Gateway Modus and press 'select' to mount DEVMENU.3DS
- If a fragmentation error is shown, you need to fix it on your PC with -
- 'GW3DS.EXE FIX DRIVELETTER:' (GW3DS is a DOS Tool, use START > CMD to execute it!) -

9. Start DEVMENU (It should display '0.15.8(r37904)' on top > correct version)
If there is a blackscreen on booting DEVMENU (freeze), there might be a fragmentation
or Filesystem error in one of your used microSD's. Fix it or use another one!

10. In DEVMENU press once right for 'IMPORT' and install with 'A' your mset_<your region>.cia
(If you added timewarp.cia to re-enable blue GW Card, install it as well!)
If there is no OK after installing and displays errormessage, installation failed!
Your MSET CIA might be broken OR you are using the wrong DEVMENU!


11. Once the installation is finished, turn your new3DS off and on again

12. Now you can use your emuNAND microSD (needs Launcher.dat with at least GW Ultra 3.2)
and start the exploit via (MSET) Nintendo DS-Profile Settings like old3DS users can do on 4.X!

*IF there is still Nintendo Account settings (NNID) in sysNAND displayed when entering
*Systemsettings, your MSET CIA wasn't installed properly to sysNAND!!! Doublecheck that
*there is no emuNAND inside microSD by formating it with HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool

To make the Exploit STUCK, do the follow these Steps: HOW TO STUCK EXPLOIT

WHAT does it mean to use MSET Exploit for new3DS?

- You don't have to use Gamecard to start Gateway Modus
- sysNAND settings are downgraded to 4.5 and got no settings for Nintendo Account (NNID)
- If you format emuNAND after MSET is downgraded, you need to Update/restore MSET
first, to re-activate Nintendo Account (NNID) and other related new3DS settings!!!

!!! Installing cia to sysNAND can be risky when using the wrong CIA, make sure to use the right one !!!

FAQ:

Q: How can i enter Gateway Menu after installing MSET exploit?
A: Either execute MSET exploit without GW Card, or press and hold L-Trigger when executing

Q: What is NVRAM installing?
A: The same as using GW_Installer.nds (Exploit), only for new3DS

Q: Can i use my NDS Flashcard and GW_Installer.nds to do the same?
A: NO, trying to load the exploit will crash new3DS (Press and hold pwr until it turns off)

Q: What will happen if i play DS games?
A: This could remove the exploit if you didn't STUCK it, and you might need to install it again
with Zelda OOT or Cubic Ninja > NVRAM INSTALL from GW Menu
or use N3DS ROP Installer.nds with NDS Flashcard that works up to 9.2.0

Q: I can't install MSET CIA and receive error on trying
A: Do not use DEVMENU 6.2 or BBM, use the old DEVMENU.3DS!
(It should display '0.15.8(r37904)' on top when started)
If the version is correct, your CIA might be broken or microSD is defective!

Q: After installing MSET CIA i can't enter GW Modus
A: You need to install MSET CIA to sysNAND, NOT emuNAND!
A simple format microSD won't remove installed emuNAND, to remove
it, format it with HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool (Make backup first if needed!)

Q: How can i restore my SYSTEMSETTINGS (MSET) for sys/emuNAND?
A: Install the right version/TitleID for your Firmware or restore untouched Backup

*The install for MSET CIA to sysNAND will only work if there is NO emuNAND inside internal microSD!*
*If there is emuNAND inside internal microSD, the install of your cia will update emuNAND*

3DNUS / UpdateCDN CIA TitleID for MSET
Code:

USA = 0004001000021000 9.0-9.5 = v8203 MD5: 5077D839633EC80E7A9D3CA98B794D4B
EUR = 0004001000022000 9.0-9.5 = v8202 MD5: 7D9E073A6349DDEF77E67B2102B4EEA5
JPN = 0004001000020000 8.1-9.5 = v9224 MD5: 375EDB36DA62AE44D4D8C91DAB854573

NOTE: I can't offer DEVMENU.3DS because it belongs to Nintendo SDK, hunt it down on teh Interweb

Alternatives to DEVMENU.3DS:

- GovanifY's devmenu.cia (needs another .3ds cia installer first like FBI.3DS)
- FBI.3DS BUT you need to uninstall current MSET and install downgrade MSET cia without reboot *not recommended*

The site is down atm. I had copied the tut to word prior though. (This was before 3.2.1) Not much is different other than you can boot into Sysnand by holding down (B) when you press (A) to boot into emunand. You do this in order to launch devmenu to install the cia file to sysnand.

Edit: This link should open for you right now. It's googles cache version for when the page is down. http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...S-MSET-*proper-way*+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

 

[ofDragons]

oh ok thank you. but when it says downgrade what does that exactly mean? will i be able to play 3ds roms still? all of this is new to me, sorry for my noobiness

 

[usernametaken]

The Mset on the N3ds will be lowered to 4.5 which is the downgrade part. Doing so allows you to boot into gateway menu / mode using the profile exploit instead of having to use cubic ninja or oot every time you wan to start up emunand.

Do make sure that you follow the guide correctly and make a backup of your Sysnand if you haven't done so already though. It is possible to brick your N3ds in this process. If that were to happen you could always restore the sysnand from the backup if you hardmod it though.

Long as you follow the guide you'll be fine though.

 

[ofDragons]

is the mset my firmware? im currently on 9.0.0. or something completely different? are there any downsides to downgrading?

 

[DarkFlare69]

is the mset my firmware? im currently on 9.0.0. or something completely different? are there any downsides to downgrading?

The downsides are lower game compatibility.

 

[ofDragons]

oh i see

 

[Jiro2]

I don't think the mset gives you lower game compatibility. You're only downgrading the system settings, you're not downgrading the whole machine.

 

[usernametaken]

No, there is no downside to downgrading the Mset. It does not affect your ability to play games either.

You can currently update emunand to 9.5 on the N3ds which can play all but 1 game that is out. There may be a problem with future games if gateway doesn't figure out how to update the N3ds' emunand though.

Mset does not affect your FW version, you'll still be on 9.0

 

[Typhin]

is the mset my firmware? im currently on 9.0.0. or something completely different? are there any downsides to downgrading?

mset is the System Settings app, not the entire firmware. It'll still report 9.0.0, but you'll have the System Settings program from 4.x. It does not affect game compatibility, but System Settings will be missing features added afterwards, such as Super Stable 3D and Wifi SD Card Management. (Super Stable still works, you just can't change the settings.) Also, this only affects sysNand, as emuNand will still have the 9.x System Settings app, and thus have those settings and everything.