Hacking 3DS bricked (No NAND backup)

[Sakurairo]

So... I was really dumb. I was trying to open up some space in my SD card by deleting some stuff (3DS native apps, like the camera, Miiverse, sound app, notifications, etc.).

But then I realized much later that I wasn't deleting stuff from the SD card, but the SYSNAND. I thought it was ok, but then I turned off my console and when I tried to turn it back on, the screen stays black (it's lit up, but it stays like it's turning on) and it never turns on, ever after several minutes.

What should I do? I've got no R4 flashcard to use NTRboot and no NAND backup.

Did I brick my system for good? Should I buy a new one or is there hope for me?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Shadow#1]

So... I was really dumb. I was trying to open up some space in my SD card by deleting some stuff (3DS native apps, like the camera, Miiverse, sound app, notifications, etc.).

But then I realized much later that I wasn't deleting stuff from the SD card, but the SYSNAND. I thought it was ok, but then I turned off my console and when I tried to turn it back on, the screen stays black (it's lit up, but it stays like it's turning on) and it never turns on, ever after several minutes.

What should I do? I've got no R4 flashcard to use NTRboot and no NAND backup.

Did I brick my system for good? Should I buy a new one or is there hope for me?

Thanks for the help!

https://3ds.hacks.guide/ctrtransfer.html

 

[The Catboy]

You should still be able to chainboot through Luma3DS and into GM9, which will allow you to use Lazarus3DS to fix your system. You can also do a CTRTransfer as well to fix your system.
It's worth noting that Luma3DS boots long before the NAND is mounted, so it shouldn't be affected by a broken NAND. You should be able to boot into GM9 by holding start while booting the system.
I do suggest getting your hands on an R4i Gold Plus in the future. That's not just useful for NDS ROMs, but also just to always have an NTRBoot cart laying around incase you need one.

 

[TurdPooCharger]

Repair the 3DS firmware + custom firmware with CTRTransfer (Type D9) - CTRTransfer. Carefully read and follow the Instructions.

 

[Sakurairo]

You should still be able to chainboot through Luma3DS and into GM9, which will allow you to use Lazarus3DS to fix your system. You can also do a CTRtransfer as well to fix your system.
It's worth noting that Luma3DS boots long before the NAND is mounted, so it shouldn't be affected by a broken NAND. You should be able to boot into GM9 by holding start while booting the system.
I do suggest getting your hands on an R4i Gold Plus in the future. That's not just useful for NDS ROMs, but also just to always have an NTRBoot cart laying around incase you need one.

Repair the 3DS firmware + custom firmware with CTRtransfer - CTRTransfer. Carefully read and follow the Instructions.

Thank you all, guys! It's alive! I can't describe how grateful I am

 

[Shadow#1]

Thank you all, guys! It's alive! I can't describe how grateful I am

Now go buy a bigger SD card I'm currently using 128GB

 

[Sakurairo]

Now go buy a bigger SD card I'm currently using 128GB

I'm planning to! Is the limit 128?

 

[Shadow#1]

I'm planning to! Is the limit 128?

No fat32 has a 2TB limit

 

[Sakurairo]

No fat32 has a 2TB limit

Thanks! But considering anything above 128 is SUPER expensive here, I think I'll go for 128

 

[TurdPooCharger]

Thanks! But considering anything above 128 is SUPER expensive here, I think I'll go for 128

Protect yourself from fraud. Check the newly purchased microSD card if it's a counterfeit.

1. Copy everything off the SD card to a computer.
2. Quadruple reformat.
3. Full Write + Verify the empty card in H2testw. Do not skip.

 

[Sakurairo]

Protect yourself from fraud. Check the newly purchased microSD card if it's a counterfeit.

1. Copy everything off the SD card to a computer.
2. Quadruple Format.
3. Full Write + Verify the empty card in H2testw. Do not skip.

Thanks a lot for the tips!