I've gone and fixed all of my previous posts in an attempt to further comply with the forum rules.
Please do not message me about any rom's whereabouts.
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My EOIII settings on Wood R4 v1.12:
Cheat in game: Global(off)
Reset in game: Global(on)
Choose save slot: default*
Show Icon: transparent
Language: default
Really? that's odd. Lemme look into that......
....It works on my (and my brother's) R4 running the latest Wood R4 firmware.
The game does not freeze upon leaving the shop.