Hacking DSIWARE crashes when trying to install Luma

[s0litary]

I just got a used 3DS which I got from ebay. No mention of Luma and it didn't show when booting with select pressed.

I put in a new sd card which I formatted and reformatted system in the settings. I still have the old sd card but there doesn't seem to be much on it.

I am on the newest fw 11.12.0. I am following the 3ds hacks seedminer guide.

I've tried both the Seedminer + BannerBomb3 + Fredtool and the Seedminer + PicHaxx + DSiDumper + Fredtool way and it always ends when I have to enter

settings -> data mangament -> DSiWare -> micro sd

I get an error notification and the system reboots: "An error has occurred forcing the software to close. The system will now restart."

Is there anything I can do?

 

[Alexander1970]

I just got a used 3DS which I got from ebay. No mention of Luma and it didn't show when booting with select pressed.

I put in a new sd card which I formatted and reformatted system in the settings. I still have the old sd card but there doesn't seem to be much on it.

I am on the newest fw 11.12.0. I am following the 3ds hacks seedminer guide.

I've tried both the Seedminer + BannerBomb3 + Fredtool and the Seedminer + PicHaxx + DSiDumper + Fredtool way and it always ends when I have to enter

settings -> data mangament -> DSiWare -> micro sd

I get an error notification and the system reboots: "An error has occurred forcing the software to close. The system will now restart."

Is there anything I can do?

Hello.

Was the Test REALLY sucessful ?

DS Internet Settings Test (used for Fredtool)

1. Go to System Settings, then “Internet Settings”, then “Nintendo DS Connections”
2. Press “OK”
3. If your device loads into a “Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup” menu, the test was successful
   • If the screen stays black or appears to freeze, the test has failed and you will not be able to use the bannerbomb3 method which requires a functioning DS Internet Settings

Thank you.

 

[s0litary]

Yeah, sorry, I forgot to mention that I pass the test and my device loads the “Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup” without problems.

Thank you!

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Please don’t use “Format System Memory”. It changes the encryption key and makes a new bruteforce attack necessary (makes the obtained movable.sed useless)

Does Data Management crash with “An error has occurred…” on an empty SD?

Some maybe helpful links:
https://3ds.eiphax.tech/issues.html
https://3ds.eiphax.tech/frogminer.html (older, somewhat more complicated, but does not use System Settings, guide not fully updated/consistent as it still refers to Steel Diver at some point)

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If none of the *miner methods work, there is still
https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot
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[s0litary]

Unfortunately, I already used "Format System Memory". After I got the DSiWare error the first time, I thought there might be something wrong with the system, so I formatted it.

What to do now? Is there still a chance of getting Luma on it? Maybe the frogminer way which you recommended in another thread?

Do I need a flashcard or is there a way to do it without it?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Just try accessing System Settings → Data Mangament → DSiWare → micro sd while there are no exploit files on the SD. If this crashes there is something wrong with the system. I guess the current Seedminer methods are not an option in this case.

The older Frogminer method is an option if Data Management cannot be used.

In any case: After using Format System Memory you have to start from the beginning with bruteforcemovable to obtain the current key.


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Ntrboot with a compatible flashcart does not rely on any of the above.
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[s0litary]

Thank you!

When I access System Settings → Data Mangament → DSiWare → micro sd while there are no exploit files on the SD there is no crash.

I did start from beginning after using Format System Memory.

I will try the Frogminer method.

Btw, today I received a used DDST card which I bought from ebay (bought used so I don't have to wait so long) and when I put the card into my 3DS nothing happens so
I think the card is broken or worse the card reader from my 3DS.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

When I access System Settings → Data Mangament → DSiWare → micro sd while there are no exploit files on the SD there is no crash.

I’m definitely not an expert for the *miner methods. If you followed the guide step-by-step without skipping anything on a known good SD and it still does not flash magenta (pink/purple) and create the needed file… I’m out of ideas here.

Please tell us the result of the Frogminer method.

Btw, today I received a used DDST card which I bought from ebay (bought used so I don't have to wait so long) and when I put the card into my 3DS nothing happens so I think the card is broken or worse the card reader from my 3DS.

Hopefully none of the two is broken.

Process of elimination:

• Does the flashcart (DSTT) work on a DS-(Lite|Phat)? As far as I know DSTT never worked on (unmodified) DSi or 3DS. The whitelist check may cause the 3DS to simply ignore the flashcart. If yours is compatible to ntrboot you will need a DS-Lite|Phat or another, already modded 2|3DS to flash the exploit onto it.
• Does the 3DS read/play any retail (3)DS games? If you just got your first DS system and have no games at hand: Buy the cheapest DS game in a second hand store or on a flea market (usually below a single €)
  • Having a game inserted prevents dust from getting into the slot – so get at least one game.
    
  • Leaving a flashcart inserted for the same purpose is a bad idea because these things drain the battery even when not in use.

Maybe @alexander1970 knows more about the DSTT and if it is even detected by unmodified DSi and/or 2|3DS consoles.

 

[s0litary]

Just tested a game, it works, so the slot is fine.

Now, there is a new problem in the frogminer method:

When I do the Japanese flipnote, it's supposed to lead me to the "Install boot9strap" option but instead, I get this screen:

Also, I contacted the seller on ebay and he told me Luma was installed and he uninstalled it. I read that this can lead to problems...

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Also, I contacted the seller on ebay and he told me Luma was installed and he uninstalled it. I read that this can lead to problems...

Indeed. I even started "collecting" such examples and will most likely have to add yours to the list. The seller should have mentioned previous modding… but I know Ebay dislikes any form of console modding while conniving at numerous bootleg cartridges (so-called "repros"). Argh! Got to stop here! This goes off-topic.

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If there are no signs of custom firmware like Luma settings when holding (Select) while turning on the 3DS I doubt there still is A9LH. It may have been there in the past and b9sTool is very careful with this.


Statement from zoogie, *miner developer about overriding in case of A9LH detection:

These are usually false positives, but if you're wrong, you'll brick and you'll need to buy and ntrboot card to fix it.

There's a pretty reliable method to check for certain. Go to Frogtool -> BOOT .... and wait about 30 secs.
If it boots a game, you're likely ok to override. If it hangs at a black screen, you are NOT ok.

Whatever you decide, it's your choice you have to accept any possible consequences. There's always risk involved with NAND writing.

Source: me, the frogminer/b9sTool dev.

 

[s0litary]

Thanks! How do I override it?

 

[wormdood]

Look in the post above yours there is a link in the quote

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Thanks! How do I override it?

I hope you read the warnings.

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If something goes wrong you will need this:
https://nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=575

 

[s0litary]

Well, if I brick it, I will need a ntrboot flashcard, right? If I don't succeed, I will need that anyway...

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Look in the post above yours there is a link in the quote

Thanks, missed that.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Well, if I brick it, I will need a ntrboot flashcard, right? If I don't succeed, I will need that anyway...

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Thanks, missed that.

You're right. You will need ntrboot anyway if this does not work. Let's hope for the best.

And don't forget the finalizing part if you succeed.

 

[s0litary]

If something goes wrong you will need this:
https://nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=575

I missed that, too. Yeah, this is what I was planing unless I can finde somebody with a DS where I can flash my DSTT.

Thank you!

 

[s0litary]

And don't forget the finalizing part if you succeed.

Thank you soooo much for the support, it worked and everything is installed!

The only small thing: The last finalizing step 15. where I copy the SysNAND backup to my computer, the "essential.exefs" file is not present in the /gm9/out/folder

Is this a problem?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Thank you soooo much for the support, it worked and everything is installed!

The only small thing: The last finalizing step 15. where I copy the SysNAND backup to my computer, the "essential.exefs" file is not present in the /gm9/out/folder

Is this a problem?

Glad it worked! That was some hard work.
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essential.exefs is embedded into the NAND image. I don't think it is that important to have it separately. But if you want it:

Navigate with GodMode9 to the drive [S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL and select it there with (A) →Copy to 0:/gm9/out

This should copy the file onto the SD.

Edit:
Or use the dumping option in the "Godmode9 All-In-One Megascript" which also addes the console serial to the name of the essentials backup.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Thank you soooo much for the support, it worked and everything is installed!

The only small thing: The last finalizing step 15. where I copy the SysNAND backup to my computer, the "essential.exefs" file is not present in the /gm9/out/folder

Is this a problem?

GM9 should have asked you the first time you opened it to create an essentials backup. Did you say no to that?

 

[KleinesSinchen]

GM9 should have asked you the first time you opened it to create an essentials backup. Did you say no to that?

The previous owner had installed & uninstalled CFW – it was not the first time GodMode9 was started on that console.