Hi, I’m posting here since I haven’t gotten any answers to my query on Reddit.
After completing a region change on two New 3DS LL consoles (Japanese → European), everything seemed to go smoothly. Both consoles work fine, including eShop access.
I followed the guide on 3ds.hacks.guide. Before the region change, I did a system transfer to another Japanese console to release them from the “sticky” tickets and prior association with the Japanese eShop.
However, I noticed that I can no longer boot into Safe Mode (L+R+D-Pad Up+A + Power). Instead, both screens just go black (with the backlight on), and there’s no sound.
When I reverted back to my original nand backup, the Safe Mode worked normally again.
This issue occurs on both consoles after the region change.
Another annoying side effect - after any unsuccessful attempt to enter Safe Mode, the system region always resets back to Japan, even though there is no Japan entry in the EU firmware. Language stays the same.
Could someone with a region-changed New 3DS check whether they’re still able to boot into Safe Mode? I’d like to confirm if this issue is specific to my consoles or a general side effect of the region change.
After completing a region change on two New 3DS LL consoles (Japanese → European), everything seemed to go smoothly. Both consoles work fine, including eShop access.
I followed the guide on 3ds.hacks.guide. Before the region change, I did a system transfer to another Japanese console to release them from the “sticky” tickets and prior association with the Japanese eShop.
However, I noticed that I can no longer boot into Safe Mode (L+R+D-Pad Up+A + Power). Instead, both screens just go black (with the backlight on), and there’s no sound.
When I reverted back to my original nand backup, the Safe Mode worked normally again.
This issue occurs on both consoles after the region change.
Another annoying side effect - after any unsuccessful attempt to enter Safe Mode, the system region always resets back to Japan, even though there is no Japan entry in the EU firmware. Language stays the same.
Could someone with a region-changed New 3DS check whether they’re still able to boot into Safe Mode? I’d like to confirm if this issue is specific to my consoles or a general side effect of the region change.
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