Alright, let's consolidate what we know so far (make corrections if I'm wrong, please):
There is apparently a workaround for New 3DS (not for the gamecard dummy browser), but I cannot personally confirm that it works or not: http://gbatemp.net/threads/browserhax-is-still-working.400991/
You can also try blocking the message in the first place with a DNS server: https://gbatemp.net/threads/blocking-browserhax-update-message.401280), but Tubehax DNS is apparently not working at this point in time (see below).
It's also interesting to note that the dummy browser update from a gamecard does NOT update nVer, meaning that you'll never even know the browser was updated, unless you knew the browser version both before and after (or unless you dumped the ROM and looked at the update files).
There is apparently a workaround for New 3DS (not for the gamecard dummy browser), but I cannot personally confirm that it works or not: http://gbatemp.net/threads/browserhax-is-still-working.400991/
You can also try blocking the message in the first place with a DNS server: https://gbatemp.net/threads/blocking-browserhax-update-message.401280), but Tubehax DNS is apparently not working at this point in time (see below).
- This only affects users who have the 9.9 or higher browser. So if you updated to 9.9 or higher, or you installed a CIA of the 9.9 or higher browser, your browserhax is gone once you get the error.
- The web browser on 9.9 and higher now phones home to cbvc.cdn.nintendo.net, and asks if the browser is up to date. If it's not, the browser disables itself completely.
- Gamecards (physical retail games) that come with 9.9 now include a dummy browser update, which requires you to update the system online before being allowed to use it. This means that your browser will effectively be "bricked" until you update through System Settings.
- There are conflicting reports on if Tubehax DNS is blocking this or not. Caution is advised; perhaps use OpenDNS or something until it's completely confirmed that Tubehax DNS is blocking it.
Tubehax DNS (107.211.140.165 or 107.211.140.065, the original, is now blocking it as of 10/28) is now blocking this new URL. However, if you already have the update message, you will need to try the above workaround.- Non-dummy browser: entering recovery mode/safe mode with A+R+L+Up (dpad) will NOT remove the message.
- Non-dummy browser: clearing the browser's save data and then blocking the URL) will change the update message to "The internet browser cannot be used at this time. Please try again later or in a different environment.", but will still not let you use the browser.
- Non-dummy browser: performing a system update and blocking the URL (cbvc.cdn.nintendo.net) will still not allow access again, according to one report.
- According to 3dbrew, if you use a proxy or DNS to block this URL before ever entering the browser and getting the update message, it will still work. http://3dbrew.org/wiki/Internet_Browser#Forced_system-update
- Zelda Tri Force Heroes
- Chibi Robo
It's also interesting to note that the dummy browser update from a gamecard does NOT update nVer, meaning that you'll never even know the browser was updated, unless you knew the browser version both before and after (or unless you dumped the ROM and looked at the update files).
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