Homebrew [Help] a9lh -> b9s: secret_sector invalid file

[Brutalanda]

Hello community,

I'm currently trying to update my brother's 3DS from a9lh to boot9strap. I followed Plailect's guide on preparing the SD Card but everytime I launch the payload, it says "Secret Sector - invalid file".

Things used:
3DS: New 3DS XL, arm9loaderhax, Luma 6.6
SafeBSInstaller 0.0.7
Boot9strap 1.2
Luma 8.0 firm
Torrent client: qBittorrent 3.3.13 on Windows 10 Pro 1703

I hope you guys can help me to install b9s :c

 

[Deleted User]

Hello community,

I'm currently trying to update my brother's 3DS from a9lh to boot9strap. I followed Plailect's guide on preparing the SD Card but everytime I launch the payload, it says "Secret Sector - invalid file".

Things used:
3DS: New 3DS XL, arm9loaderhax, Luma 6.6
SafeBSInstaller 0.0.7
Boot9strap 1.2
Luma 8.0 firm
Torrent client: qBittorrent 3.3.13 on Windows 10 Pro 1703

I hope you guys can help me to install b9s :c

The SHA256 hash is right. Are you sure the file is in the right place? It should be in the boot9strap folder. Try copying the file again.

 

[Brutalanda]

The SHA256 hash is right. Are you sure the file is in the right place? It should be in the boot9strap folder. Try copying the file again.

The file is in the "boot9strap" Folder and recopying does not fix the Problem.

 

[pandavova]

Tryed several times?
Tryed to redownload other files?

 

[Brutalanda]

Tryed several times?
Tryed to redownload other files?

Other files, no. Not sure where to get them from. I used the one linked in the guide.

 

[pandavova]

Other files, no. Not sure where to get them from. I used the one linked in the guide.

Maybe redownload? Idk ._.

 

[Brutalanda]

Maybe redownload? Idk ._.

Petraplexity said the SHA265 hash is correct, meaning that the file has been downloaded without errors.

 

[pandavova]

Petraplexity said the SHA265 hash is correct, meaning that the file has been downloaded without errors.

If its not working, just try things xD

 

[Brutalanda]

If its not working, just try things xD

redownloading does not solve my problem.

 

[pandavova]

redownloading does not solve my problem.

Sorry, when downloading all other things doesn't fix it, idk...

 

[GizmoTheGreen]

The file is in the "boot9strap" Folder and recopying does not fix the Problem.

can you post a screenshot of the folder?

 

[gnmmarechal]

Could it be an issue with the SD card itself?

 

[Brutalanda]

can you post a screenshot of the folder?

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Could it be an issue with the SD card itself?

How can I check?

 

[windhazard]

Does dumping your own console's secret_sector work? With Decrypt9 for example, then use it to install BS9.

 

[wsquan171]

Does dumping your own console's secret_sector work? With Decrypt9 for example, then use it to install BS9.

No. A9LH corrupts secret sector in a certain way to utilize it and that's why b9s needs the file containing a good sector.

I guess OP could try using another smaller SD card only putting in files necessary for the installation. Probably the one you're using now is fragmented and the installer somehow fails to verify the file and refuse to install.

 

[Brutalanda]

No. A9LH corrupts secret sector in a certain way to utilize it and that's why b9s needs the file containing a good sector.

I guess OP could try using another smaller SD card only putting in files necessary for the installation. Probably the one you're using now is fragmented and the installer somehow fails to verify the file and refuse to install.

I've tried a 4 GB SD Card, freshly formatted, but it still does not work.

 

[wsquan171]

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I've tried a 4 GB SD Card, freshly formatted, but it still does not work.

That's weird. I can also confirm the hash is correct. The file itself shouldn't be the problem.

 

[Deleted User]

Hmm. This is weird.
I think most of us are out of reasonable ideas. Maybe try using B9Sinstaller 0.0.6? Or post a picture of the error itself, if you can...

Or update to boot9strap 1.0 first, then to 1.2.

 

[wsquan171]

Hmm. This is weird.
I think most of us are out of reasonable ideas. Maybe try using B9Sinstaller 0.0.6? Or post a picture of the error itself, if you can...

Or update to boot9strap 1.0 first, then to 1.2.

Agreed. This is also the only thing I can think of that worths a try.

 

[Brutalanda]

Hmm. This is weird.
I think most of us are out of reasonable ideas. Maybe try using B9Sinstaller 0.0.6? Or post a picture of the error itself, if you can...

Or update to boot9strap 1.0 first, then to 1.2.

SafeB9SInstaller 0.0.6 with Boot9Strap 1.0 and 1.1 also do not work.

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