Hacking AK2i update for 3DS2.0 and DSI1.4.2

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Hi all
Tried to update using a DSi, i get nothing. Screen says "Press Start" I do, and nothing happens. Downloaded using 2 different browsers, tried 2 different Dsi units and nothing happens(no percentage countdown). I've done this before with no problem. Used 3 different Acekard 2i Nothing. Do iI need to scrub the micro SD and put the latest AKAIO FW on there before I can update the Acekard.
Any help appreciated!!!!
 

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Yes,update does not work for the 3DS 2.0 either, Japanese version.Don't worry, I have told AK Team all the problems that got from game players after testing this new firmware updates as the forum's moderator, a new update patch will be released sooner or later.
 

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Here's my hardware:
DSi with 1.4.1u
Acekard 2i w/ HW88.

I downloaded the update from acekard and put the *_dsi.nds file on the memory card. When I try to run the update, I press START and nothing happens.

Do I need to update my DSi to 1.4.2 in order to run the updater?
 

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oldskoolboarder said:
Do I need to update my DSi to 1.4.2 in order to run the updater?
No, you can't run the update on 1.4.2, so you need to update the Acekard before you update the DSi.
 

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petspeed said:
oldskoolboarder said:
Do I need to update my DSi to 1.4.2 in order to run the updater?
No, you can't run the update on 1.4.2, so you need to update the Acekard before you update the DSi.

Hmm, thanks for the warning.

So it seems I have the same problem as mariototherescue above. Anyone have ideas how to get past this? I should note that the Acekard 2i works fine on my DSi right now. I just wanted to update it so it would work on my 3DS.

If it matters, my AKAIO is 1.8.5. Not sure if the failure has anything to do w/ not using 1.8.7.
 

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oldskoolboarder said:
petspeed said:
oldskoolboarder said:
Do I need to update my DSi to 1.4.2 in order to run the updater?
No, you can't run the update on 1.4.2, so you need to update the Acekard before you update the DSi.

Hmm, thanks for the warning.

So it seems I have the same problem as mariototherescue above. Anyone have ideas how to get past this? I should note that the Acekard 2i works fine on my DSi right now. I just wanted to update it so it would work on my 3DS.

If it matters, my AKAIO is 1.8.5. Not sure if the failure has anything to do w/ not using 1.8.7.

you can try the following..

-Put the update in its own folder (heard it worked for some) instead of the root. If you do have it this way then do the opposite.
OR
-Update Akaio to 1.8.7
OR
-Format Micro SD, recopy akaio then update (either from root or folder method)
 

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Hi,

I have a DS Lite with R4ds, and a 3DS. I've never updated it, because i wanted to see if the flashcarts would work, and which ones, with an updated firmware.

Yesterday, I've bought an Acekard 2i from dscartshop (is it possible that i receive a HW44 one?)

If think i will receive it in several weeks, but i really want to update my 3DS (to try the eshop, the browser, etc.)

Is it sure that i could update my Acekard with my DS Lite?

2d question (perhaps its not the right thread to ask it) :
Can I transfer all my roms and saves (made with/for R4 Wood) to the Acekard?

Thanks in advance.
 

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lemon2 said:
Hi,

I have a DS Lite with R4ds, and a 3DS. I've never updated it, because i wanted to see if the flashcarts would work, and which ones, with an updated firmware.

Yesterday, I've bought an Acekard 2i from dscartshop (is it possible that i receive a HW44 one?)

If think i will receive it in several weeks, but i really want to update my 3DS (to try the eshop, the browser, etc.)

Is it sure that i could update my Acekard with my DS Lite?

2d question (perhaps its not the right thread to ask it) :
Can I transfer all my roms and saves (made with/for R4 Wood) to the Acekard?

Thanks in advance.

The HW44 issues is for older carts. It's pretty much impossible to get one now unless it's used or something. So you're pretty safe from that.

As long as you have a DSLite around you can easily update the Acekard to be compatible with the 3DS 2.0 firmware.

You can transfer your ROMS and sav file to the Acekard. Just be mindful that .sav is now the default extension. If you save games were in the .nds.sav format on your Wood you can change the setting for .sav file to .nds.sav in the options once you get the Acekard.
 

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Thanks a lot for all these answers.

So, for the saves, i only need to rename the ".nds.sav" to ".sav"? and not to use a program or something to convert them?
 

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I have an Acekard 2i and a DSi with firmware 1.4.1. I also have a DS Lite and currently my Acekard 2i runs on both consoles flawlessly. If I update with the DSi file, can I still use my Acekard 2i on my DS Lite? And also, if I run the DS Lite/Phat Updater instead, can I use my Acekard on my DSi ever again? The Acekard team doesn't answer THIS question...
 

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I decided to upgrade to 1.4.2U on my DSi today.

I also upgraded from 1.8.1 to 1.8.7

The cart wont load though, I get an error on my DSi and a loading screen which seems frozen on my DSLite.
 

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if you have a HW:4444 it wont work.. I contacted Acekard myself and they stated they need a NEW patch for the HW:4444 users as some have gotten it to work while others are bricking or just not working at all.
 

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