Hacking 3DS Updates and Flashcarts - A FAQ

[JulietStMoon]

i believe they're both US based, but realhotstuff.com and nds-gear.com are both trustworthy sites that sell the DSTwo and ship to the UK. i recommend the latter, since they have better communication and will pre-flash the latest firmware, updates, etc before sending it, if you ask.

 

[Comedor]

Before I buy a 3DS XL + DSTWO, there's one thing I need to know about this update thingy.

Sometimes my 3DS downloads the update automatically, but it asks me if I want to install the new firmware, so I'm planning to keep picking "no, don't install it now" until a DSTWO update is available.

Would that be ok, or is the download enough to 'brick' my card?

Thanks guys. :3

 

[JulietStMoon]

Before I buy a 3DS XL + DSTWO, there's one thing I need to know about this update thingy.

Sometimes my 3DS downloads the update automatically, but it asks me if I want to install the new firmware, so I'm planning to keep picking "no, don't install it now" until a DSTWO update is available.

Would that be ok, or is the download enough to 'brick' my card?

Thanks guys. :3

Always update your DSTwo before you update your 3DS. If you don't, you'll have to do it on a DS phat or Lite. There is a workaround to still update it on the 3DS if you accidentally update your 3DS before your DSTwo, but it's somewhat risky.

However, in case you DO get to that point, here is the workaround...

Spoiler

1) Download the update file
2) Put it on your microSD card
3) Rename the file from "dstwoupdate.dat" to "dstwoupdateb.dat"
4) Put the microSD card in your DSTwo and then your DSTwo in your 3DS. Launch the DSTwo from the system menu.
5) When the error screen appears, WAIT FOR AT LEAST 3 MINUTES. This is critical... if you don't, you could brick the DSTwo (or so I've been told). Time it with a stopwatch (or a Youtube video, like I do, lol), and maybe wait 4 minutes, just to be safe.
6) Turn off the 3DS
7) Delete the update file from the microSD card
8) You're good to go!

I have used this method for two different DSTwos within the past couple weeks, and have had no issues. Hope this info helps!

 

[Rydian]

You have to install the update before the block is applied, don't worry.

Also the update doesn't brick anything, it just makes your 3DS able to detect the DSTwo and refuse to run it.

 

[MadNinjaP7]

Ok i found some websites that sell DSTWO but im not sure if they will work, my 3DS XL has 3.1.0-6E while the DSTWO comes with 3.0.0.6 (I think) I dont have any DS Lite or DSi

http://www.tradeinthebox.com/supercard-dstwo-card-for-n3dsdsi-xlndsindsndsl_p292.html
http://www.v2watch.com/supercard-dstwo-super-card-ds2-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl-dsill-ds-lite-p-8856.html
http://gamespree.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=7
http://www.nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=135
http://www.nds-gear.com/dsi-3ds-cards/supercard-dstwo

Is there any site wich sells it atleast with a higher firmware than 3.1.0-6E?

EDIT: nds-card.com looks great, it says it can support 4.3.0-10, it is safe AND it has free shipping, how long does it take to arrive? 20 workdays maybe?

 

[JulietStMoon]

Ok i found some websites that sell DSTWO but im not sure if they will work, my 3DS XL has 3.1.0-6E while the DSTWO comes with 3.0.0.6 (I think) I dont have any DS Lite or DSi http://www.tradeinthebox.com/supercard-dstwo-card-for-n3dsdsi-xlndsindsndsl_p292.html http://www.v2watch.com/supercard-dstwo-super-card-ds2-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl-dsill-ds-lite-p-8856.html http://gamespree.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=7 http://www.nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=135 http://www.nds-gear.com/dsi-3ds-cards/supercard-dstwo Is there any site wich sells it atleast with a higher firmware than 3.1.0-6E? EDIT: nds-card.com looks great, it says it can support 4.3.0-10, it is safe AND it has free shipping, how long does it take to arrive? 20 workdays maybe?

As I mentioned in my last post, nds-gear.com is reliable, and will update the SuperCard to the latest firmware before sending it to you, if you ask them. There's also the "workaround" update method for 3DS that I mentioned.

 

[MadNinjaP7]

Ok i found some websites that sell DSTWO but im not sure if they will work, my 3DS XL has 3.1.0-6E while the DSTWO comes with 3.0.0.6 (I think) I dont have any DS Lite or DSi http://www.tradeinthebox.com/supercard-dstwo-card-for-n3dsdsi-xlndsindsndsl_p292.html http://www.v2watch.com/supercard-dstwo-super-card-ds2-for-nintendo-3ds-dsi-dsixl-dsill-ds-lite-p-8856.html http://gamespree.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=7 http://www.nds-card.com/ProShow.asp?ProID=135 http://www.nds-gear.com/dsi-3ds-cards/supercard-dstwo Is there any site wich sells it atleast with a higher firmware than 3.1.0-6E? EDIT: nds-card.com looks great, it says it can support 4.3.0-10, it is safe AND it has free shipping, how long does it take to arrive? 20 workdays maybe?

As I mentioned in my last post, nds-gear.com is reliable, and will update the SuperCard to the latest firmware before sending it to you, if you ask them. There's also the "workaround" update method for 3DS that I mentioned.

 

[JulietStMoon]

 

[raulpica]

Please refer to the new updated thread: http://gbatemp.net/topic/302773-firmware-update-compilation-thread/

Thanks!