I saw a post (http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/3DS_Flashcart_FAQ) which shows how to backup the emuNAND using "dd". Can this also be used to take a sysNAND backup?
Assuming you have the NAND hooked up to the computer, absolutely. You'll need to know the "file" that represents the NANDI saw a post (http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/3DS_Flashcart_FAQ) which shows how to backup the emuNAND using "dd". Can this also be used to take a sysNAND backup?
Well if you need any help feel free to tag me once you get everything readyWell I'm in the middle of performing a hardmod on my 2015 n3ds xl. i've already built the sdcard cable device. Unfortunately, I ripped the ribbon of the lcd screen, and waiting for the spare part to come in the mail.
First, this isn't Linux, second you CANNOT assume that /dev/sdb1 is going to be his NAND, that might be a flash drive or some other storage media (assuming that the sdx structure works on a Mac which it seems that it doesn't)In Linux terminal type:
$sudo dd if=/dev/sdb1 of=nand.bin (for backup)
, and
$sudo dd if=nand.bin of=/dev/sdb1 (for restore)
The principle is the same, but the naming convention is different. In any case, you are correct that the commands listed by Ninoh-FOX for Linux will absolutely not work on a Mac. Also they do not include the blocksize command which significantly increases the rate at which the data are read from/written to the NAND. Also on a Mac you have /dev/diskx and /dev/rdiskx. Using /dev/rdiskx is much faster as it provides lower-level access to the device.(assuming that the sdx structure works on a Mac which it seems that it doesn't)