ROM Hack Animal Crossing New Leaf: Updated game won't boot?

[samedifference]

Hi, I tried getting the latest update for Animal Crossing on my 3DS. I connected to the eShop via ctr-httpwn, and the update was downloaded and installed successfully. However, launching the game from the home menu simply presents me with the Nintendo 3DS splash animation, and it gets stuck there. I've also attempted to boot the game through region-free card launcher, which unfortunately just hangs my system on a black screen. Is there any way around this problem? I'm currently using a New3DS, on OFW 9.9.0-26U

 

[DeadlyEdge]

Hi, I tried getting the latest update for Animal Crossing on my 3DS. I connected to the eShop via ctr-httpwn, and the update was downloaded and installed successfully. However, launching the game from the home menu simply presents me with the Nintendo 3DS splash animation, and it gets stuck there. I've also attempted to boot the game through region-free card launcher, which unfortunately just hangs my system on a black screen. Is there any way around this problem? I'm currently using a New3DS, on OFW 9.9.0-26U

Do you use RxTools?

 

[dragonblood9999]

i just updated mine and it works fine. i have a new3dsxl with luma3ds a9lh 11.2.0-35U

 

[ihaveahax]

I'm currently using a New3DS, on OFW 9.9.0-26U

your options are to update to the latest (bad idea imo), or downgrade and set up custom firmware.

 

[samedifference]

Not currently using any CFW, as I only have menuhax and ironhax installed on my system. Updating's definitely something I wouldn't want to do, and after searching around a bit, it seems I have no choice but to downgrade at this point, is a9lh a good choice? I just want the ability to run emulators and play games that need newer FW.

 

[DeadlyEdge]

Not currently using any CFW, as I only have menuhax and ironhax installed on my system. Updating's definitely something I wouldn't want to do, and after searching around a bit, it seems I have no choice but to downgrade at this point, is a9lh a good choice? I just want the ability to run emulators and play games that need newer FW.

Yes A9LH + Luma.

 

[ihaveahax]

Not currently using any CFW, as I only have menuhax and ironhax installed on my system. Updating's definitely something I wouldn't want to do, and after searching around a bit, it seems I have no choice but to downgrade at this point, is a9lh a good choice? I just want the ability to run emulators and play games that need newer FW.

http://plailect.github.io/Guide/ would set you up with custom firmware through arm9loaderhax.

 

[samedifference]

Okay, thanks for clearing this up. The guide seems quite user-friendly enough.

 

[Jayro]

Okay, thanks for clearing this up. The guide seems quite user-friendly enough.

It's gone through many changes since I set mine up in April of this year, and has gotten MUCH easier. Took me 20 minutes instead of 4 hours.

 

[samedifference]

I've reached this point in the guide, and I'm sort of nervous to proceed:

All variations of sysUpdater, not just sysDowngrader, have a very small chance of causing a “soft brick” once the downgrade is complete and the device reboots. This will cause the system to boot directly to the Nintendo error screen instructing users to power off the device.

The reason for this is unknown, but can be prevented by performing a system format before downgrading. It seems to happen very often on systems with ambassador status or who have DSiWare installed.

Once this error happens, it can only be fixed by using recovery mode (A + R + L + Up on the D-Pad) to update to the latest system version.

Has anyone followed this step (and what are the consequences for not?) It seems like I would have to, seeing as I have DSiWare installed. The problem I have with this is that I don't want to lose my data/NNID settings. It would also require me to completely re-install my entry-point for homebrew launcher. Although it's better to be safe than sorry, I suppose.

 

[Plaguereign]

Your entry point will be permanent once you have a9lh, so no worries. Follow the guide and then you can re-download the stuff you bought from the eshop. It really is worth the time it takes because you then have a system that cn do just about anything. My first time installing a9lh I had to compile everything myself, so this is an easy YES in my book!

 

[Jayro]

Your entry point will be permanent once you have a9lh, so no worries. Follow the guide and then you can re-download the stuff you bought from the eshop. It really is worth the time it takes because you then have a system that cn do just about anything. My first time installing a9lh I had to compile everything myself, so this is an easy YES in my book!

And when all is said and done, you should have your sysnand re-injected and fully updated to 11.2.

 

[SquidgyBean]

I was on menuhax entry point took me about 20mins to get on A9LH 2 weeks ago using this guide. Best thing I done with my 3DS

 

[samedifference]

I've followed through to the end of the guide, and it was a complete success. It's safe to just update my console through "System Update" after everything?

 

[The Catboy]

I've followed through to the end of the guide, and it was a complete success. It's safe to just update my console through "System Update" after everything?

Once you have a CFW, you are safe to update.

 

[ihaveahax]

I've followed through to the end of the guide, and it was a complete success. It's safe to just update my console through "System Update" after everything?

yes, the guide tells you to update.