Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

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I have some high-tack packaging tape I used with those rubber plugs and they came right out. Getting the damn thing open even after the screws are out, that's the hard part. You indeed should have no reason to open the screen part unless you're trying to make a custom shell

Right, I had to in order to get the shell off. Swapped a MMask plates, over a lower fw black unit. Easier that. A complete mobo swap considering it was new and had no data on it.
 

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Right, I had to in order to get the shell off. Swapped a MMask plates, over a lower fw black unit. Easier that. A complete mobo swap considering it was new and had no data on it.

I will have to keep this in mind if I do future swaps. I had no idea the shells would be that easy to swap over. A lot less potential or accidental damage this way.
 

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I will have to keep this in mind if I do future swaps. I had no idea the shells would be that easy to swap over. A lot less potential or accidental damage this way.

Right. It was just the prying out of the little plastic tabs that were a minor inconvenience, and popping off the top screen shell was a little tricky. (trying to counter pressure, as to not damage the hinge or snap off any support tabs)
 

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Here to help out guys. I have an extra like new, New 3DS FW 9.0.0-20U with charger included. if you live in NewYork area just email me at [email protected] i don't want to set a price so just send me an offer best offer gets it.


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Here to help out guys. I have an extra like new, New 3DS FW 9.0.0-20U with charger included. if you live in NewYork area just email me at [email protected] i don't want to set a price so just send me an offer best offer gets it.


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On top of posting in the wrong section, you didn't even show what color/edition the system is...
 

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Guys..... just get my N3ds and reporting!!

Version Number: QW1037 (i didnt found that version in page 1, so i assumed its a "new" stock or a counterfeit console, which i cant confirm because is not possible register things in club nintendo anymore :P )

Region: USA/BRAZIL
Firmware: 9.0.0-20
System Color: Black

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Could a brave soul make a YouTube video on swapping the plates (especially the top)? I'd really appreciate that and I'd feel more assured to do it when I can see someone else perform it. Monkey see monkey do!


Doesn't swapping the motherboard also change the serial number of the unit, meaning instantly goodbye warranty?
 

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QW4029 (Red) - 9.4

My local Gamestop has blacks in QW1038 and QW1035. Can't return it if powered on, so no way for me to check...tempted to risk it on the QW1035.
 

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QW4029 (Red) - 9.4

My local Gamestop has blacks in QW1038 and QW1036. Can't return it if powered on, so no way for me to check...tempted to risk it on the QW1035.

How do they know if it's been powered on? Formatting the 3ds makes it look like it's brand new on bootup.
 

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QW4029 (Red) - 9.4

My local Gamestop has blacks in QW1038 and QW1036. Can't return it if powered on, so no way for me to check...tempted to risk it on the QW1035.

US version QW1036 black is 9.0fw. At least mine and another recent posters was.
Could a brave soul make a YouTube video on swapping the plates (especially the top)? I'd really appreciate that and I'd feel more assured to do it when I can see someone else perform it. Monkey see monkey do!


Doesn't swapping the motherboard also change the serial number of the unit, meaning instantly goodbye warranty?

I'm not sure the 3ds can ever show the serial number difference with a board swap. Maybe each board has the serial coded in that some kinda sw tool could extract but...that's asking alot. But either way, with the plate swap, the internal serial sticker by battery will NOT match, unless that is swapped as well.

It really wasn't that bad once the 4 hidden screws around the top screen were removed. Removing the screw covers is a challenge to avoid them ending up looking beat up. Another use suggested using heavy duty tape to pull them off. That might work.

I followed this guide, specifically step#23:
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+3DS+XL+2015+Teardown/36346

Only thing it doesn't say is after u take out the 4 screws, close the lid and you push on the back of the hinge (towards the plate itself) and you should see the back edge of the faceplate start to shift like 1 millimeter. Then you can kinda use a precision flathead, or fingernail and start working along the edge to carefully pop it off.

Don't lose those stupid screw covers!!
 

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New Nintendo 3DS XL metallic black from Amazon.de, shipped at 21 march, serial QEH1032, firmware 9.4.0-21E :(
 

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Hey guys, if anyone wants to get a 9.2 or lower 3ds, you can buy it from Video Game Plus.
Contact customer support and ask them to give you one of the confirmed versions in the first post. Made an order a few days ago and got an email today saying they sent me a QW1006 one.
They have only red ones left tho
 
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