Hacking Beta Acekard 2i 3DS update for 4.3.10-U

[Kiaku]

I'm having trouble running the update. Whenever I load the update, it says on the bottom that the "update is cancled, reboot DS" even before I press a button. I know I'm using the right file, but somehow I can't update my AK2i. Any ideas why?

Are you updating from the 3DS, DSi or the DS lite? Make sure you're using the correct update file on the dedicated system. Also, (sorry I read to quickly)
Check if your buttons are working properly. Maybe something is stuck in them so the button is pressed even when you're not doing it.

 

[SparkyX1]

I'm having trouble running the update. Whenever I load the update, it says on the bottom that the "update is cancled, reboot DS" even before I press a button. I know I'm using the right file, but somehow I can't update my AK2i. Any ideas why?

What HWID is your AK2i? Only HWID 81 / 8181 is compatible. To check, at the main menu press START, then go to "Help". At the bottom of the help menu you will see the HWID.

 

[amonkeydotnet]

I'm having trouble running the update. Whenever I load the update, it says on the bottom that the "update is cancled, reboot DS" even before I press a button. I know I'm using the right file, but somehow I can't update my AK2i. Any ideas why?

What HWID is your AK2i? Only HWID 81 / 8181 is compatible. To check, at the main menu press START, then go to "Help". At the bottom of the help menu you will see the HWID.

I'm using HWID 81, SVN 1134 (If that helps). I'm updating using my 3DS, which is still on firmware 4.2.0-9U. The name of the file I am using to update is "ak2ifw_update_3ds43_dsi144_onDSi_DSXL_3DS.nds", which is the correct file, right?

I'm also pretty sure the buttons aren't the problem, or else I'd have random clicking everywhere.

 

[Chris38]

If you're HWID is 81, and you still have problems with the update, try to format you're microcard, using the Panasoic Formater, and then install the latest Acekard made firmware, not AKAIO. I heard that it sometimes helps.

The download is here, copied from the Acekard download page: http://www.acekard.com/download/ak2/ak2_423_20100721_release.zip

 

[3bbb7]

Trying the update right now

EDIT: Working , but ak2i takes a while to load up on 3ds ... black screen for first 3-4 seconds

 

[infinete]

With the update, also put the update in an "Update" folder on the root of your sd, that seemed to fix the "cancelled" issue for me.

 

[SparkyX1]

I'm having trouble running the update. Whenever I load the update, it says on the bottom that the "update is cancled, reboot DS" even before I press a button. I know I'm using the right file, but somehow I can't update my AK2i. Any ideas why?

What HWID is your AK2i? Only HWID 81 / 8181 is compatible. To check, at the main menu press START, then go to "Help". At the bottom of the help menu you will see the HWID.

I'm using HWID 81, SVN 1134 (If that helps). I'm updating using my 3DS, which is still on firmware 4.2.0-9U. The name of the file I am using to update is "ak2ifw_update_3ds43_dsi144_onDSi_DSXL_3DS.nds", which is the correct file, right?

I'm also pretty sure the buttons aren't the problem, or else I'd have random clicking everywhere.

Also, I hadn't used mine in a while and wouldn't work at first and turned out to be a contact issue. After placing a piece of paper behind the contacts on the PCB it worked flawlessly on my 3ds.

 

[amonkeydotnet]

YESS. I followed all of advice, and THERE WE GO. Update.
I reformatted it, used the Acekard official firmware, used an update folder, and put paper under the PCB. So yeah, maybe I was a little paranoid, but as long as it works, I'm totally okay with it.
Thank you guys so much. I really appreciate your help.

 

[Lakerfanalways]

Runs PERFECTLY thank you so much. Running it on my 3DS XL no issues..the load time is maybe a tiny bit slower than previous releases but I dont mind you dont really notice it at all

 

[Mapax]

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

 

[Tokopimv]

finally, 'bout time they atleast released something.

EDIT:
alright, just updated, doesn't work. :/ I got some japanese text as the title of the game and a red-ish white logo. I updated with my dslite, and it works fine with that.

 

[bazamuffin]

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

Where did you buy it from and have you checked that it's genuine?

 

[Mapax]

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

Where did you buy it from and have you checked that it's genuine?

Hi Bazamuffin,

Well, I bought it online from a guy from a forum, the forum's like 23 pages on Acekard2is alone, so should be trustworthy enough... I does have an acekard flashy sticker behind the card, other than that, I really have no idea where to check if it's genuine...

 

[dicamarques]

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

Where did you buy it from and have you checked that it's genuine?

Hi Bazamuffin,

Well, I bought it online from a guy from a forum, the forum's like 23 pages on Acekard2is alone, so should be trustworthy enough... I does have an acekard flashy sticker behind the card, other than that, I really have no idea where to check if it's genuine...

Make sure you copied the firmware (akaio) to your card

 

[Foxi4]

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

I had the same issue twice - each time after updating the firmware of the 2i. Both times, it was resolved by connecting the SD card to a PC, copying all contents over, formatting the card and putting everything back in, minus AKAIO - then putting a fresh AKAIO installation on it.

I'd also like to report that this particular firmware update appears to have certain SDHC issues, and while most games work fine, new ones have issues. For example, Pokemon Conquest returns a FAT Error when played from SDHC while it loads instantly from a standard SD. Similarily Pokemon White 2 (J - patched with the 2.3 translation) loads forever and lags on FMV sections after (if is more appropriate) it does. Keep that in mind if you are interested in these two games.

 

[Tokopimv]

can anyone help? i updated my acekard, it has the right HWID and such, but everytime i put it in my 3DS it says an error occured, and i have to shut the system off(the normal reaction to blocked flashcards). i updated on my dslite, and it worked fine with that... could it be because of region locking or something? i have a pal(european) 3ds. i also saw in earlier posts the icon should be some horse head, but instead i get some red tie or something. more like red-pinkish balls.

 

[Mapax]

Tr

You guys sure are lucky...
1. For me, I just got my 3DS XL the other day and got it updated.
2. Hence, I had to update my Acekard 2i using a DSL.
3. It all went okay, and I managed to start a game (the world ends with you) until the whole thing freezed,
4. Then there's the error screen requiring me to reboot.
5. After rebooting, the icon is has changed to the Acekard 2i icon and starting it results in an error screen, while booting it in DSL will have it "Loading" forever...
Oh ya, my Acekard is a new one, just bought it the same day as the 3DS XL...

Any ideas how to fix this?

Where did you buy it from and have you checked that it's genuine?

Hi Bazamuffin,

Well, I bought it online from a guy from a forum, the forum's like 23 pages on Acekard2is alone, so should be trustworthy enough... I does have an acekard flashy sticker behind the card, other than that, I really have no idea where to check if it's genuine...

Make sure you copied the firmware (akaio) to your card

Hi Dicarmaques,

Yup, I tried that as well, but nothing different...

 

[dicamarques]

Tr

Make sure you copied the firmware (akaio) to your card

Hi Dicarmaques,

Yup, I tried that as well, but nothing different...

Hmm from what i can see you have downgraded your acekard, but no problem since you have a DSL, now can you take a screenshot to your SD Card folder?

 

[Mapax]

Tr

Make sure you copied the firmware (akaio) to your card

Hi Dicarmaques,

Yup, I tried that as well, but nothing different...

Hmm from what i can see you have downgraded your acekard, but no problem since you have a DSL, now can you take a screenshot to your SD Card folder?

Actually I can't even get the Acekard running in my DSL, it just gets stuck on the loading screen...

 

[dicamarques]

Tr

Make sure you copied the firmware (akaio) to your card

Hi Dicarmaques,

Yup, I tried that as well, but nothing different...

Hmm from what i can see you have downgraded your acekard, but no problem since you have a DSL, now can you take a screenshot to your SD Card folder?

Actually I can't even get the Acekard running in my DSL, it just gets stuck on the loading screen...

Yes you can but you probably dont have the right files in the sd