Thanks for this!
I had upgraded to Sys 11.4, so I couldn't run Gateway to get my saves. So, I had to downgrade my NAND using GodMode, then upgraded to 9.2 using this:
https://3ds.guide/9.2.0-ctrtransfer
and this to allow Gateway mode in b9s...
If I kept the original HDD after replacing it, can I use it to clone to a new drive if my current replacement dies? I guess I'm asking if I can use either drive to clone in the future if I need to.
Thanks, I was able to use the Chimp method shown here:
http://www.theisozone.com/tutorials/xbox/hardware-and-modding/how-to-use-chimp-to-install-a-larger-hd-in-your-xbox/
One thing to note is that it doesn't specifically tell you which app to open from dashboard and the word "Chimp" is not...
If I'm not mistaken, Animal Crossing's data save is huge compared to other games. The GameCube version saves were so large, they sold the game with its own memory card.