Converting .3DS to .CIA for Dummies!

Kingfield · Nov 23, 2014

X_Frost said:
I have installed multiple games thanks to this tutorial, but for some reason I'm having trouble installing SSB.
Decryption works fine, as does installation.
As I open the installed game however, it gives the the "an error has occured" message after the boot logo.
Any idea what would be the problem?

same here, anyone got an idea?

Queno138 · Nov 23, 2014

MichiS97 said:
Hey, I'm trying to convert Alpha Sapphire to a CIA but I get this strange error code:

I can't put my finger on why this happens, it won't even let me start the process when I start the batch file as an admin. If I start it without admin privileges it starts the process but aborts it after a while, showing the same error. I downloaded the newest package twice but it didn't solve anything

The tools folder is in its original place, I didn't change anything, the structure is Desktop\CIA\Step 2\tools\

that's odd:

Code:

if not exist tools\ goto notools
if not exist tools\rsfgen.py set error1=rsfgen.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\ctrtool.exe set error1=ctrtool.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\rom_tool.exe set error1=rom_tool.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\makerom.exe set error1=makerom.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\padxorer.exe set error1=padxorer.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\mex.py set error1=mex.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\ExInjector.exe set error1=ExInjector.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\rom.rsf set error1=rom.rsf & goto notools
if not exist tools\region.py set error1=region.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\msvcr120.dll set error1=msvcr120.dll % goto notools
if not exist tools\msvcr120d.dll set error1=msvcr120d.dll % goto notools
if not exist tools\_makerom.exe set error1=_makerom.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\__makerom.exe set error1=__makerom.exe & goto notools

my batch searches for those.
if any of the tools are missing, it will show which tools.
If the tools folder is missing, then it'll show that.

if the folder is indeed named tools
and the batch doesn't find it, then.....

I don't think I can help you, as I don't understand the phenomenon.

Kingfield said:
same here, anyone got an idea?

you on GW or CFW?

also, is you key 7 correct?

lastly, what RSF mode did you select?

MichiS97 · Nov 23, 2014

Queno138 said:

that's odd:

Code:

if not exist tools\ goto notools
if not exist tools\rsfgen.py set error1=rsfgen.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\ctrtool.exe set error1=ctrtool.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\rom_tool.exe set error1=rom_tool.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\makerom.exe set error1=makerom.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\padxorer.exe set error1=padxorer.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\mex.py set error1=mex.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\ExInjector.exe set error1=ExInjector.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\rom.rsf set error1=rom.rsf & goto notools
if not exist tools\region.py set error1=region.py & goto notools
if not exist tools\msvcr120.dll set error1=msvcr120.dll % goto notools
if not exist tools\msvcr120d.dll set error1=msvcr120d.dll % goto notools
if not exist tools\_makerom.exe set error1=_makerom.exe & goto notools
if not exist tools\__makerom.exe set error1=__makerom.exe & goto notools

my batch searches for those.
if any of the tools are missing, it will show which tools.
If the tools folder is missing, then it'll show that.

if the folder is indeed named tools
and the batch doesn't find it, then.....

I don't think I can help you, as I don't understand the phenomenon.

It gets weirder. I removed the lines you posted above from the patch, then it says that it doesn't find the rom.3ds file even though it's right there...

Queno138 · Nov 23, 2014

MichiS97 said:
It gets weirder. I removed the lines you posted above from the patch, then it says that it doesn't find the rom.3ds file even though it's right there...

did you unblock the package before extraction?

MichiS97 · Nov 23, 2014

Queno138 said:
did you unblock the package before extraction?

Yes I did

placebooooo · Nov 23, 2014

I'm just gonna leave this here:

If it matters to anyone, I found a website that has files already converted as cia files and ready for download. I don't think I can give the name of the website (because of gbatemp's rules), so I won't do that. It was extremely helpful if you ask me. I was able to find a cia for about everything I was looking for (even alpha and omega). Queno138's tool is amazing and extremely helpful, however, I personally find it frustrating when going through the whole process of making it, copying, installing cia and then ending up with a freeze or crash upon launching game in the end.

I was really relieved and saved a hoard of time by finding the website, and I hope you do too.

SMVB64 · Nov 23, 2014

^its a good site;P

Oh, also Queno138, I read a few pages back that you got Animal Crossing working with option 2, would that fix the save issue with the Pokemon X or Y?

Its weird, its the only game on CFW that has this save issue, plus when I extracted the save with Savedatafiler Pkhex refuses to read it.

My guess is that game is making corrupted saves from the start. I uploaded my "main" sav here if anyone wants to look or compare with there own via hex editor.I think ill make a thread about this soon

Queno138 · Nov 23, 2014

placebooooo said:
I'm just gonna leave this here:

If it matters to anyone, I found a website that has files already converted as cia files and ready for download. I don't think I can give the name of the website (because of gbatemp's rules), so I won't do that. It was extremely helpful if you ask me. I was able to find a cia for about everything I was looking for (even alpha and omega). Queno138's tool is amazing and extremely helpful, however, I personally find it frustrating when going through the whole process of making it, copying, installing cia and then ending up with a freeze or crash upon launching game in the end.

I was really relieved and saved a hoard of time by finding the website, and I hope you do too.

one must be bold enough to venture to that site.
yeah, a site that takes 3DS games and makes it into roms and ISO, it's quite common out there.

Well, people with SD card 10, probably writes faster,
and some want to use their own backup.
as much as I like having a tool for the community, I'm content enough that it works for me.

SMVB64 said:
^its a good site;P

Oh, also Queno138, I read a few pages back that you got Animal Crossing working with option 2, would that fix the save issue with the Pokemon X or Y?

Its weird, its the only game on CFW that has this save issue, plus when I extracted the save with Savedatafiler Pkhex refuses to read it.

My guess is that game is making corrupted saves from the start. I uploaded my "main" sav here if anyone wants to look or compare with there own via hex editor.I think ill make a thread about this soon

The Pokemon XY issue is probably it's built on a later SDK.

CFW has limited variety of games that would work.

Well, always feel free to try.
I'm not on CFW myself..

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ANYHOW..
I'm going to release a 5.1.4 beta.

http://filetrip.net/3ds-downloads/utilities/download-quenopack-3ds-to-cia-5-1-4b-f33005.html

Henceforth · Nov 23, 2014

gamesquest1 said:
i doubt the savedata size is 1GB ......retail cart is card 1 which meas the save is probably 128kb/512kb max....im assuming the 3ds isn't silly enough to actually allocate 1GB to the save , but anyways if it works it works but the save data size was probably unnecessarily big

Have try the lower savedata size before 1gb but gets errors only lol.

Henceforth · Nov 23, 2014

First of all , 3DS on CFW 4.4 (don't have gateaway).
Having problems with half of the game trying on the 5.0 program version because news programs only gets errors and don't create install.cia (not test on the last new program) that gets error can`t read rom file or freeze on 3ds logo or error ocurre turn off/on 3ds try again.

Well good news, i resolved my games errors are because of the cia.RSF file is wrong, but the bad news is when i try to use "option 3" my own rsf only gets error and can't create install.cia.
Well to do the games that freeze on the 3ds logo screen or gives errors on the 3ds, only need to do it manually the .rsf and use the original program.
The bad thing is i can do to get region free with this and most of the games need to run in dev_menu.

PD: have try pokemon y, with manual .rsf change to card1 but fails blackscreen on 3ds, a shamed that can`t save on this game. (Trying to use autosave , need to save before owned).

SMVB64 · Nov 23, 2014

Henceforth said:
First of all , 3DS on CFW 4.4 (don't have gateaway).
PD: have try pokemon y, with manual .rsf change to card1 but fails blackscreen on 3ds, a shamed that can`t save on this game. (Trying to use autosave , need to save before owned).

Ya, supposedly auto save works but you have to save the game once to get it. Here's my guess, is it possible to edit the "main" save (made from savedatafiler) with a working save with someone on gateway emunand?

Pkhex wont open a CFW 4.5 save meaning something missing, I uploaded my cfw 4.5 poke save above if anyone wants to take a look

Henceforth · Nov 23, 2014

SMVB64 said:
Ya, supposedly auto save works but you have to save the game once to get it. Here's my guess, is it possible to edit the "main" save (made from savedatafiler) with a working save with someone on gateway emunand?

Pkhex wont open a CFW 4.5 save meaning something missing, I uploaded my cfw 4.5 poke save above if anyone wants to take a look

The problem is that the save works on 5.0 firmware, thats why don't work.
Needs a special spoof to the save method. Normal user here, some generous programmer need to let a hand on this.

PD: Maybe is someone with gateaway backup his game save it on the start, we can use autosave to save on that game. The trick is to fight online to save the game lol.

SMVB64 · Nov 23, 2014

Henceforth said:
The problem is that the save works on 5.0 firmware, thats why don't work.
Needs a special spoof to the save method. Normal user here, some generous programmer need to let a hand on this.

PD: Maybe is someone with gateaway backup his game save it on the start, we can use autosave to save on that game. The trick is to fight online to save the game lol.

Ah I see, I didn't think of the firmware issue, hopefully someone can make a spoof but also the gateway backup idea may work.

If anyone can dump there gateway Poke X CIA sav (the whole folder) via savedatafiler and upload it here that will be really appreciated. Then we're try injecting it into my game and see if its possible to autosave.

Kingfield · Nov 24, 2014

Queno138 said:
that's odd:

you on GW or CFW?

also, is you key 7 correct?

lastly, what RSF mode did you select?

Im on GW, I used the second RSF mode (1st gives me an error)

As for my Key 7, how do I know if it is correct or not?

EDIT: might the reason be because I don't have enough free space on my SD Card? (i heard you need at least 1.5Gb free, but not sure if thats applicable for the .cia installation)

satel · Nov 24, 2014

Queno138 your tool is great but why it would not convert such old title as puzzle bubble universe ? i have tried all settings no luck i tried all tools by other developers only one tool did it i think it was 3DS Lazy V1.1 or it could be 3ds_to_cia_v1.06 i can't remember now which one it was but my guess is the Lazy tool. i would love for your tool to be compatible with more games specially older ones. thanks

descac · Nov 24, 2014

Now that we have lots of converted games available, has anyone tested loading times? I'd like to know if it's worth picking up a Class 10 for CIAs.

misterb98 · Nov 24, 2014

Alright, suggestion time. For the sake of completion, and option with the region spoofing should include setting all region's game rating to"No Age Restriction." This would complete the region spoof, bypassing the issue where devices with parental controls will automatically block any out-of-region title, as otherwise it has no rating. A blanket change of the values for 0x2008 - 0x2017 to 20 would do the trick, should fix parental controls blocking absolutely all out of region software.

Details:

http://3dbrew.org/wiki/SMDH#Region_Specific_Game_Age_Ratings

psp7456 · Nov 24, 2014

Hello,I am from China.I got a problem with your post:[Tutorial] Converting .3DS to .CIA for Dummies!
My device is the iQue3DS LL with version 4.4.0C and the emu System is 9.0.0C.
The problem is the Laucher.dat prompt an error,that it can not get the xorpad for the next step.
So ,could you update the Laucher.dat to support iQue3DS LL with version 4.4.0C.
Many Thanks!

piratesephiroth · Nov 24, 2014

psp7456 said:
Hello,I am from China.I got a problem with your post:[Tutorial] Converting .3DS to .CIA for Dummies!
My device is the iQue3DS LL with version 4.4.0C and the emu System is 9.0.0C.
The problem is the Laucher.dat prompt an error,that it can not get the xorpad for the next step.
So ,could you update the Laucher.dat to support iQue3DS LL with version 4.4.0C.
Many Thanks!

Did you install the proper exploit with GW_INSTALLER.NDS? Does Gateway's Launcher work fine?
EDIT: oh you already said 'emu system is 9.0.0C' so yeah Gateway is working.

What error are you seeing?

By the way you could try the new version of the decryptor

https://github.com/Relys/3DS_Multi_Decryptor

psp7456 · Nov 24, 2014

piratesephiroth said:
Did you install the proper exploit with GW_INSTALLER.NDS? Does Gateway's Launcher work fine?
EDIT: oh you already said 'emu system is 9.0.0C' so yeah Gateway is working.

What error are you seeing?

By the way you could try the new version of the decryptor

https://github.com/Relys/3DS_Multi_Decryptor

the error was:'Due to the error occured,the software is forced to stop.It is going to restart,any unsaved data may lost.'.when you press the OK button ,the device reset.
Thanks anyway,I will try the new decryptor Laucher.dat you mentioned.
EDIT:The new version of the decryptor laucher.dat does not work!

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