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[Nirmonculus]

I'm on 4.5 firmware and plans to update to 9.2, will I lose Decryptor by v0id? It's a very convenient way for me to get my xorpads... Thanks for answering.

 

[thedude28]

I'm on 4.5 firmware and plans to update to 9.2, will I lose Decryptor by v0id? It's a very convenient way for me to get my xorpads... Thanks for answering.

Yes, but you can use decrypt9 for Homebrew to get xorpads.

 

[Nickm23]

Now that i run a CFW in 10.3, is there any reason for me to keep my sky 3ds+ or is it worthwhile to sell it off?

 

[Verrannicus]

Can someone point me towards an idiotproof guide on downgrading from 10.0.X to 9.X and then getting to the point where I can put games on my console and such? Forums are a bit cluttered and overwhelming.

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

What if I have New 3DS XL, is rxtools still the recommended cfw?

Also where can I download 9.2 firmware?

RxTools is good and is probably the most recommended CFW, but you can only go up to emuNAND 9.5.0-23. ReiNAND CFW just recently released a beta version which allows the N3DS to go up to emuNAND 10.3.0-28 (the latest firmware version). Keep in mind if you go with ReiNAND, it is a beta version and may not be 100% stable.

As thedude said, you can find the 9.2 update files on "some iso site." I would suggest not updating though. 9.0 can do everything 9.2 can and it can be easy to brick your 3DS during the update process if you're not sure what you're doing.

Can someone point me towards an idiotproof guide on downgrading from 10.0.X to 9.X and then getting to the point where I can put games on my console and such? Forums are a bit cluttered and overwhelming.

For downgrading there's a guide here.

For setting up CFW, the rxTools guide can be found here.

If you're using an N3DS, you can use this guide to set up rxTools.

If you're using an N3DS and want 10.3 emuNAND, a guide for setting up the beta version of ReiNAND can be found here.

 

[Verrannicus]

RxTools is good and is probably the most recommended CFW, but you can only go up to emuNAND 9.5.0-23. ReiNAND CFW just recently released a beta version which allows the N3DS to go up to emuNAND 10.3.0-28 (the latest firmware version). Keep in mind if you go with ReiNAND, it is a beta version and may not be 100% stable.

As thedude said, you can find the 9.2 update files on "some iso site." I would suggest not updating though. 9.0 can do everything 9.2 can and it can be easy to brick your 3DS during the update process if you're not sure what you're doing.


For downgrading there's a guide here.

For setting up CFW, the rxTools guide can be found here.

If you're using an N3DS, you can use this guide to set up rxTools.

If you're using an N3DS and want 10.3 emuNAND, a guide for setting up the beta version of ReiNAND can be found here.

Thanks, but I'm not sure what's meant by this step in the downgrade guide:
Open up the Homebrew Launcher in your entrypoint of choice and start the sysUpdater app.

 

[madmax2]

RxTools is good and is probably the most recommended CFW, but you can only go up to emuNAND 9.5.0-23. ReiNAND CFW just recently released a beta version which allows the N3DS to go up to emuNAND 10.3.0-28 (the latest firmware version). Keep in mind if you go with ReiNAND, it is a beta version and may not be 100% stable.

As thedude said, you can find the 9.2 update files on "some iso site." I would suggest not updating though. 9.0 can do everything 9.2 can and it can be easy to brick your 3DS during the update process if you're not sure what you're doing.


For downgrading there's a guide here.

For setting up CFW, the rxTools guide can be found here.

If you're using an N3DS, you can use this guide to set up rxTools.

If you're using an N3DS and want 10.3 emuNAND, a guide for setting up the beta version of ReiNAND can be found here.

So as a starting point, which CFW should I install?

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Also what is the process to get CFW on my 3ds 9.0.0?

What guide is recommended

What files do I need on sdcard?
-homebrew starter kit?

Then do I launch browser hax?

then install menuhax?

Or just install CFW immediately?

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Is there any features or downside if I don't upgrade to 9.2?
And can I update to 9.2 any in future even if nintendo makes 10.4 updates?

 

[blax722]

Doesn't someone know? Tried to find it on web but nothing came up.
If I system transfer emunand with my legit NNID with tons of games bought from my o3DS XL to my N3DS emunand, will the N3DS remain the installed CIA things installed, or I'll lose thing on my N3DS emunand? Both GW emunands if it matters.

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Thanks, but I'm not sure what's meant by this step in the downgrade guide:
Open up the Homebrew Launcher in your entrypoint of choice and start the sysUpdater app.

I'm going to assume you've never used the Homebrew Launcher before.

1. Download the homebrew starter kit here.

2. Extract the zip file and place the contents on the root of you SD card (the 3ds folder, Themes folder and boot.3dsx file).

3. Download SysUpdater from here.

4. Copy the 3ds folder from the SysUpdater download to the root of your SD card (press yes if it asks to merge).

5. The updates you'll need are available on "some iso site."

6. Place the update cias in a folder named "updates" on the root of your SD.

7. Open this page and scan the QR code with the camera on your 3DS (or open the page with your 3DS's browser and click the "URL" link).

That should get you started with the guide.

So as a starting point, which CFW should I install?

==

Also what is the process to get CFW on my 3ds 9.0.0?

What guide is recommended

What files do I need on sdcard?
-homebrew starter kit?

Then do I launch browser hax?

then install menuhax?

Or just install CFW immediately?

====

Is there any features or downside if I don't upgrade to 9.2?
And can I update to 9.2 any in future even if nintendo makes 10.4 updates?

I'd go with rxTools for now, just as more detailed guides are available. Use this guide to set that up. The guide covers everything you need to get CFW running.

If you decide you want to try ReiNAND later, a (less detailed) guide can be found here.

There are no disadvantages to having 9.0 firmware compared to 9.2 firmware.
Yes you can update to 9.2 later, even if another update is released.

 

[Verrannicus]

I'm going to assume you've never used the Homebrew Launcher before.

1. Download the homebrew starter kit here.

2. Extract the zip file and place the contents on the root of you SD card (the 3ds folder, Themes folder and boot.3dsx file).

3. Download SysUpdater from here.

4. Copy the 3ds folder from the SysUpdater download to the root of your SD card (press yes if it asks to merge).

5. The updates you'll need are available on "some iso site."

6. Place the update cias in a folder named "updates" on the root of your SD.

7. Open this page and scan the QR code with the camera on your 3DS (or open the page with your 3DS's browser and click the "URL" link).

That should get you started with the guide.


I'd go with rxTools for now, just as more detailed guides are available. Use this guide to set that up. The guide covers everything you need to get CFW running.

If you decide you want to try ReiNAND later, a (less detailed) guide can be found here.

There are no disadvantages to having 9.0 firmware compared to 9.2 firmware.
Yes you can update to 9.2 later, even if another update is released.

You're right, I've not touched my 3DS in terms of CFW and the like. I got a Sky3DS+ for my wife to play her games but I'm still curious to try this new method of downgrading. Do you figure it'll get easier in the future or is the guide you linked about as simple as it gets?

Thanks for all the help so far and the patience.

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

You're right, I've not touched my 3DS in terms of CFW and the like. I got a Sky3DS+ for my wife to play her games but I'm still curious to try this new method of downgrading. Do you figure it'll get easier in the future or is the guide you linked about as simple as it gets?

Thanks for all the help so far and the patience.

I'm not sure if it'll get more simple in the future. The only thing I can think of that would make it more simple is if they released the downgrades as packs, which wouldn't make a huge difference.

No problem!

 

[HuskerStorm]

How do I get Reind CFW to be a choice on my list to boot from when I first start my 3ds? Right now I have RX Tools and Homebrew Launcher as a choice but would like to be able to select Reind there instead of having to go into homebrew launcher everytime to boot it. Hope this makes some sense lol. Thank you to whoever points me in the right direction!

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

How do I get Reind CFW to be a choice on my list to boot from when I first start my 3ds? Right now I have RX Tools and Homebrew Launcher as a choice but would like to be able to select Reind there instead of having to go into homebrew launcher everytime to boot it. Hope this makes some sense lol. Thank you to whoever points me in the right direction!

You need to edit the boot.cfg file and add an entry for ReiNAND in there. This is what my boot.cfg looks like, you can copy the entry for ReiNAND and add it to yours. Note: if you're adding it as the last entry make sure to remove the comma!

// Boot menu configuration
boot_config =
{
    // Default timeout in secondes
    // If timeout = -1, disable autoboot
    timeout = -1;

    // Some devices (n3ds?) seems to have
    // some timing problems when using timeout=0 (autoboot).
    // You may increase this value to improve boot success rate.
    // Default delay (150) should be good for o3ds.
    autobootfix = 150;

    // if timeout = 0 (autoboot),
    // hold this key to enter the menu
    // keycode list : https://goo.gl/4XLDIL
    recovery = 2; // SELECT

    // Default boot entry
    default = 0;

    // Boot menu entries (11 max)
    entries =
    (
        /*{
            title  = "rxTools";
            path = "/rxTools/sys/code.bin";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },*/
        {
            title  = "ReiNAND";
            path = "/reiNand.dat";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },
        {
            title  = "Homebrew Menu";
            path = "/bootHBL.3dsx";
        }
    );
};

 

[HuskerStorm]

You need to edit the boot.cfg file and add an entry for ReiNAND in there. This is what my boot.cfg looks like, you can copy the entry for ReiNAND and add it to yours. Note: if you're adding it as the last entry make sure to remove the comma!

// Boot menu configuration
boot_config =
{
    // Default timeout in secondes
    // If timeout = -1, disable autoboot
    timeout = -1;

    // Some devices (n3ds?) seems to have
    // some timing problems when using timeout=0 (autoboot).
    // You may increase this value to improve boot success rate.
    // Default delay (150) should be good for o3ds.
    autobootfix = 150;

    // if timeout = 0 (autoboot),
    // hold this key to enter the menu
    // keycode list : https://goo.gl/4XLDIL
    recovery = 2; // SELECT

    // Default boot entry
    default = 0;

    // Boot menu entries (11 max)
    entries =
    (
        /*{
            title  = "rxTools";
            path = "/rxTools/sys/code.bin";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },*/
        {
            title  = "ReiNAND";
            path = "/reiNand.dat";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },
        {
            title  = "Homebrew Menu";
            path = "/bootHBL.3dsx";
        }
    );
};

Holy crap Im a idiot when it comes to this Can you highlight what I should copy and paste into mine? Thank you so much! and sorry for bugging you

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Holy crap Im a idiot when it comes to this Can you highlight what I should copy and paste into mine? Thank you so much! and sorry for bugging you

No problem! It's pretty much JSON code, it looks a bit confusing at first but it's actually pretty simple.

// Boot menu configuration
boot_config =
{
    // Default timeout in secondes
    // If timeout = -1, disable autoboot
    timeout = -1;

    // Some devices (n3ds?) seems to have
    // some timing problems when using timeout=0 (autoboot).
    // You may increase this value to improve boot success rate.
    // Default delay (150) should be good for o3ds.
    autobootfix = 150;

    // if timeout = 0 (autoboot),
    // hold this key to enter the menu
    // keycode list : https://goo.gl/4XLDIL
    recovery = 2; // SELECT

    // Default boot entry
    default = 0;

    // Boot menu entries (11 max)
    entries =
    (
        /*{
            title  = "rxTools";
            path = "/rxTools/sys/code.bin";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },*/
        //Start copying here. If you are adding this below another entry, you'll need to add a comma after the above entry's "}"
        {
            title  = "ReiNAND";
            path = "/reiNand.dat";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },
        //Stop copying here. If you are adding this as the final entry, remove the above comma.
        {
            title  = "Homebrew Menu";
            path = "/bootHBL.3dsx";
        }
    );
};

 

[HuskerStorm]

No problem! It's pretty much JSON code, it looks a bit confusing at first but it's actually pretty simple.

// Boot menu configuration
boot_config =
{
    // Default timeout in secondes
    // If timeout = -1, disable autoboot
    timeout = -1;

    // Some devices (n3ds?) seems to have
    // some timing problems when using timeout=0 (autoboot).
    // You may increase this value to improve boot success rate.
    // Default delay (150) should be good for o3ds.
    autobootfix = 150;

    // if timeout = 0 (autoboot),
    // hold this key to enter the menu
    // keycode list : https://goo.gl/4XLDIL
    recovery = 2; // SELECT

    // Default boot entry
    default = 0;

    // Boot menu entries (11 max)
    entries =
    (
        /*{
            title  = "rxTools";
            path = "/rxTools/sys/code.bin";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },*/
        //Start copying here. If you are adding this below another entry, you'll need to add a comma after the above entry's "}"
        {
            title  = "ReiNAND";
            path = "/reiNand.dat";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },
        //Stop copying here. If you are adding this as the final entry, remove the above comma.
        {
            title  = "Homebrew Menu";
            path = "/bootHBL.3dsx";
        }
    );
};

I love you! Seriously though thanks so much!

 

[fitz420]

Hey all.....I have been on emunand 10.3.0-28U since it was released. When trying to access the eshop am I being prompted to update. As far as I know, there is no update beyond this version. Can anyone shed some light on why I am being prompted to update.

 

[HuskerStorm]

You need to edit the boot.cfg file and add an entry for ReiNAND in there. This is what my boot.cfg looks like, you can copy the entry for ReiNAND and add it to yours. Note: if you're adding it as the last entry make sure to remove the comma!

// Boot menu configuration
boot_config =
{
    // Default timeout in secondes
    // If timeout = -1, disable autoboot
    timeout = -1;

    // Some devices (n3ds?) seems to have
    // some timing problems when using timeout=0 (autoboot).
    // You may increase this value to improve boot success rate.
    // Default delay (150) should be good for o3ds.
    autobootfix = 150;

    // if timeout = 0 (autoboot),
    // hold this key to enter the menu
    // keycode list : https://goo.gl/4XLDIL
    recovery = 2; // SELECT

    // Default boot entry
    default = 0;

    // Boot menu entries (11 max)
    entries =
    (
        /*{
            title  = "rxTools";
            path = "/rxTools/sys/code.bin";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },*/
        {
            title  = "ReiNAND";
            path = "/reiNand.dat";
            offset = "0x12000";
        },
        {
            title  = "Homebrew Menu";
            path = "/bootHBL.3dsx";
        }
    );
};

Sorry to bug you again but one last question and I promise I wont bug you again Do you know how I transfer a save from a physical copy of a game I own into a .cia version of the game I have aquired?

 

[BobDoleOwndU]

Sorry to bug you again but one last question and I promise I wont bug you again Do you know how I transfer a save from a physical copy of a game I own into a .cia version of the game I have aquired?

Yep, use SaveDataFiler to extract the save from the cart. After that, on the far right tab of SaveDataFiler, highlight the extracted save and select to import to SD.

 

[AceEvo55]

With the new Gateway update supporting N3DS emunand 10.3, assuming tomorrow when I update that's still the latest, can I just go to system settings with unlinked nand and update "normally", and this is this is the important part, with a *downgraded mset*?

I downgraded the mset before unlinking, so even the emunand mset is downgraded. Can I just update normally (and the exploit would remain on the sysnand, allowing me to continue using it?)