Hacking Getting an old 3DS on 2.1.0-E4 to a working CFW

[II337]

Hey guys,

I have a question about getting my O3DS to a fully working CFW. I read through several threads and chatted with several people from different forums and I just can't figure out what I shoul do. I am a bit of a newbie into 3DS hacking so please be kind. Currently my O3DS is on 2.1.0-E4 which has a working browser (if that changes anything) and I got it from a store in Germany. Its completely untouched and comepletely new so that means I got it that way, its stock. People told me to stay on 2.1.0 and people told me to update to 9.2.0. But I heard that its not that easy to update it straight from 2.1.0 to 9.2.0. I also looked into the Plailect guide on github and still have no clue what I should do. From what I read I would update to 9.2.0 with an cart update ( Tomodachi Life ) to 9.2.0 but does that work? It seems like I have tons of choices but what is the best for me? I would like a cfw which makes me able to play normal 3DS games and nothing else.

So what can I do and what should I do?

 

[Temarile]

Do this to get your OTP (very important): https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-(Browser-OTP)

Then update to either 4.x or 6.x using a cart (you can check 3dsdb.com for the update it comes with)

When you're on 4.x or 6.x you can use the browser to update to 9.2 using this: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-(rxTools-2.5.2)

Once you're on 9.2 you need to do part 1; https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/Part-1-(Homebrew) then part 4 section 2; https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/Part-4-(2.1.0-Downgrade)#section-ii---injecting-fbi and lastly part 5; https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/Part-5-(arm9loaderhax)

Spoiler: what you should do with part 5

• Copy SafeA9LHInstaller's 3ds folder and dat file instead of the arm9 and arm11 bin files
• Copy otp.bin to /a9lh/
• Launch SafeA9LHInstaller from Homebrew menu instead of browser
• Skip steps related to "emergency files"
• Skip steps related to "RedNAND"
• Skip Section IV and Section V
• Update to the latest system version after completing Section VI

After that you'll have a 100% boot rate, brick protection, near stock boot, cfw that allows you basically everything and Homebrew access.

 

[II337]

So I have understand that right:

I get that OTP

Then update to one of these versions ( I got New Style Boutique, should that work? )

Browser update to 9.2

 

[Temarile]

So I have understand that right:

I get that OTP

Then update to one of these versions ( I got New Style Boutique, should that work? )

Browser update to 9.2

You can check what update your cart comes with here: http://3dsdb.com as I don't know which version you have. I updated to 4.5 with fire emblem awakening.

Yes, that's basically it. I've edited my post with some other links too

 

[II337]

So I skip step 2 and 3? Why should I skip it? Are these for getting OTP?

 

[Temarile]

So I skip step 2 and 3? Why should I skip it? Are these for getting OTP?

Yes with part 2 and 3 you create a rednand to downgrade it to 2.1 to get the OTP. Seeing as you already have that, you don't need to do these steps.

 

[II337]

Yes with part 2 and 3 you create a rednand to downgrade it to 2.1 to get the OTP. Seeing as you already have that, you don't need to do these steps.

• Copy otp.bin to /a9lh/

I dont know where I should copy it, I dont have it anywhere

 

[Temarile]

• Copy otp.bin to /a9lh/

I dont know where I should copy it, I dont have it anywhere

You did do this right?
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-(Browser-OTP)

 

[II337]

You did do this right?
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-(Browser-OTP)

Right I got my otp.bin, I just dont know where to copy it

 

[Temarile]

Right I got my otp.bin, I just dont know where to copy it

You still need to do the steps of part 5. In section 1 of part 5 you're eventually instructed to copy the /A9LH/ folder from data_inputv2.zip to the root of your sd card.

 

[Tenshi_Okami]

You still need to do the steps of part 5. In section 1 of part 5 you're eventually instructed to copy the /A9LH/ folder from data_inputv2.zip to the root of your sd card.

He first needs to get in 9.2 tho

 

[Ar5chK3ks]

/a9lh/ is refering to a folder sitting on the root of your SD.
If you don't have it create one.

 

[II337]

You still need to do the steps of part 5. In section 1 of part 5 you're eventually instructed to copy the /A9LH/ folder from data_inputv2.zip to the root of your sd card.

Alright I am on 9.2.0, setup the HBL. And now I am at step 5 but stuck at Section 2 because you said I shouldnt copy arm9 and arm11 but clearly the website is for launching arm11

Or should I skip 2 and install via SafeAL9H in the HBL

 

[Temarile]

Alright I am on 9.2.0, setup the HBL. And now I am at step 5 but stuck at Section 2 because you said I shouldnt copy arm9 and arm11 but clearly the website is for launching arm11

Or should I skip 2 and install via SafeAL9H in the HBL

Open this page: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-(Browser-OTP)
and read the instructions for step 5 too

 

[II337]

Okay I am now at Section VI and I have to update via system settings. Is it normal it takes that long?

 

[Temarile]

Okay I am now at Section VI and I have to update via system settings. Is it normal it takes that long?

That really depends on your Internet speed, your processor and the Nintendo servers. Just wait.

 

[II337]

That really depends on your Internet speed, your processor and the Nintendo servers. Just wait.

Thank you man, Im now on the newest update with working FBI, HM and Luma. Everything worked!