Hacking A9LH install on 2.1 without a previous emunand

[razer86]

So the GF dug out her old 3DS that has been 'lost' for a while.

Booted it up and it was running 2.1!!
Instantly grabbed the OPT and performed a sysnand backup at 2.1.

What is now the best way to proceed to get this up to current firmware?
Normally by this step of the OPT guide you have restored the original sysnand which would be 9.2.

 

[Februarysn0w]

So the GF dug out her old 3DS that has been 'lost' for a while.

Booted it up and it was running 2.1!!
Instantly grabbed the OPT and performed a sysnand backup at 2.1.

What is now the best way to proceed to get this up to current firmware?
Normally by this step of the OPT guide you have restored the original sysnand which would be 9.2.

get retail game card that has 9.0 to 9.2 update like smash bros for pal region.

 

[razer86]

Hmmm, does Gateway work on a firmware this old?

 

[daxtsu]

Hmmm, does Gateway work on a firmware this old?

No. You'll need to either use a game cart to update directly to 9.2 (and then probably use Ocarina of Time/Cubic Ninja to hack that 3DS, if the browser your 2.1 3DS isn't compatible with browserhax on 9.2), or use a game cart to go to 4.x, and use the MSET exploit to boot RxTools temporarily, in order to upgrade to 9.2 using dev mode/pasta mode (this would give you a more "complete" upgrade than just using a game cart, and would also let you hack that 3DS via browserhax instead of needing a game).

Also, as a last ditch effort, you could upgrade directly to 10.6 and then downgrade via OOT or Cubic Ninja, but downgrading risks soft-bricking and/or frankenfirmware, if you're not lucky. I strongly recommend against doing this last ditch effort if you can avoid it, though.

 

[razer86]

I do have a physical OOT with the 10.6 payload already installed, was hoping to avoid upgrading, then downgrading, then upgrading again.

Is there anywhere I can see if any of the games I currently have a physical cart have an update on them, and if so what version it is?

 

[razer86]

Actually, can the A9LH be installed on a console at 10.6 directly?

 

[Manuel9181]

I do have a physical OOT with the 10.6 payload already installed, was hoping to avoid upgrading, then downgrading, then upgrading again.

Is there anywhere I can see if any of the games I currently have a physical cart have an update on them, and if so what version it is?

Here

 

[daxtsu]

Actually, can the A9LH be installed on a console at 10.6 directly?

No, it cannot. However, since you've likely got a Euro 3DS, you could buy a Cooking Mama game (Bon Appetite, I think) and that will take you directly to 9.2. If you have another hacked 3DS, change the payload in your OoT cart to 9.2 and then you can use that to get started without having to worry about the browser version.

 

[Manuel9181]

You should proceed:

a) Upgrading your console with a cartbridge to any version below the 9.0-9.2, set up rxTools and while you are in DEVMODE/PASTAMODE upgrading to 9.2 using sysupdater. Then you should consider to format an emunand on you sd, install a9lh, set up AuReiNand and upgrade your sysNand/emuNand (It depends what you want to keep with 9.2 fw) at 10.6 via system settings

b) If you have already installed oothax, update via system settings to the 10.6 fw and then proceed with the downgrade to the 9.2 fw.

 

[razer86]

I have a physical Lego Movie cart, which according to 3dsdb should have the 6.2 update. Am I able to use that to get access to the mset exploit to launch rxtools and the sysupdater?

 

[MajinCubyan]

I have a physical Lego Movie cart, which according to 3dsdb should have the 6.2 update. Am I able to use that to get access to the mset exploit to launch rxtools and the sysupdater?

Mset is only compatible with 4.1 to 4.5. Like @Manuel9181 said, if you have oothax on 10.6, upgrade to 10.6 and downgrade to 9.2 from there.

 

[Lacius]

I have a physical Lego Movie cart, which according to 3dsdb should have the 6.2 update. Am I able to use that to get access to the mset exploit to launch rxtools and the sysupdater?

Yes. You just need a cartridge that can get you to 4.X or 6.X. From there, you can use the MSET exploit. Afterwards, you can use rxTools and sysUpdater to update your sysNAND to 9.2.

Edit: Do not listen to the above post. MSET is compatible with 6.X.

 

[MajinCubyan]

Edit: Do not listen to the above post. MSET is compatible with 6.X.

My bad, WikiTemp needs an update then.

EDIT: But, all of the above methods could work for you. Just do whatever you feel most comfortable doing. If you can do the MSET, do it, probably the safest route to go.

 

[biggan1]

Just got 2 brand new o3ds really cheap on black friday with 2.1fw EU. Ive asked in the noob thread but im uncertain now when I found this thread how to proceed from 2.1 with maximum outcome.

I do have a sky3ds+ so I can boot up any game if necessary!

Do I install arm9lh right away?
Or shoud I back up my 2.1 sysNAND with some program before I do that?

Ive read up alot especially the 3ds.guide but I just want to be 100% sure when im proceeding from 2.1 right ahead.

 

[rikumax25!]

Just got 2 brand new o3ds really cheap on black friday with 2.1fw EU. Ive asked in the noob thread but im uncertain now when I found this thread how to proceed from 2.1 with maximum outcome.

I do have a sky3ds+ so I can boot up any game if necessary!

Do I install arm9lh right away?
Or shoud I back up my 2.1 sysNAND with some program before I do that?

Ive read up alot especially the 3ds.guide but I just want to be 100% sure when im proceeding from 2.1 right ahead.

do what the guide says

 

[James310]

Just got 2 brand new o3ds really cheap on black friday with 2.1fw EU. Ive asked in the noob thread but im uncertain now when I found this thread how to proceed from 2.1 with maximum outcome.

I do have a sky3ds+ so I can boot up any game if necessary!

Do I install arm9lh right away?
Or shoud I back up my 2.1 sysNAND with some program before I do that?

Ive read up alot especially the 3ds.guide but I just want to be 100% sure when im proceeding from 2.1 right ahead.

Just Read 3ds.guide Real closely, it's extremely easy and better then most options then people are saying here

 

[Imacaredformy2ds]

Just got 2 brand new o3ds really cheap on black friday with 2.1fw EU. Ive asked in the noob thread but im uncertain now when I found this thread how to proceed from 2.1 with maximum outcome.

I do have a sky3ds+ so I can boot up any game if necessary!

Do I install arm9lh right away?
Or shoud I back up my 2.1 sysNAND with some program before I do that?

Ive read up alot especially the 3ds.guide but I just want to be 100% sure when im proceeding from 2.1 right ahead.

Do it

 

[Deleted User]

Lucky for you,you can install a9lh right away but I recommend doing the prep work first as instructed in the guide.One problem your going to have however is since you didn't have a 9.2 backup of your own you have to do a Ctr transfer for it which will temporarily mess up your ability to play normal ds/dsi ware games

 

[biggan1]

Ok It doesnt mention anything about prep work, hence im asking. if youre on 2.1 youre directed to install arm9 right away and from there it isnt mentioned at all that you should do a sysNAND copy for safe keeping thats why im not sure to just jump at it.

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Lucky for you,you can install a9lh right away but I recommend doing the prep work first as instructed in the guide.One problem your going to have however is since you didn't have a 9.2 backup of your own you have to do a Ctr transfer for it which will temporarily mess up your ability to play normal ds/dsi ware games

Yes Ive read and it states this guide is for me(new 2.1 o3ds) But no mention about backing up you sysNAND, only your tickets in the 9.2 ctrtransfer section.

Thanks for baring with me, im probably overthinking it so I dont mess anything up.Its probably easier then I believe. But I have no experience with these programs and are new to the 3ds scene.

So the proper question should be when do I make a sysNAND backup? Right after a9lh installation with hourglass9?

This is the last piece missing from the puzzle.