Gaming Ds Functionality

[MaeButArt]

The Ds functionality on my 3ds doesn't work. My Ds download play doesn't work, Dsiware games don't work and Ds games don't work. I'm running the latest software version on a Old Nintendo 3ds XL with no custom firmware, just steelhax. But about a year ago I incorrectly tried to install CFW, so that's probably the root of the problem

 

[Blaacky]

I have the same problem

 

[navimor]

Maybe you could try this: https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#dsi--ds-functionality-is-broken-after-completing-the-guide.
Of course you'll need CFW. I hope this helps.

 

[Blaacky]

I dont’t have CFW

 

[Ryab]

I dont’t have CFW

Then you would have to use a method to mod the console that doesnt use DS mode

 

[Blaacky]

the problem is that I want to hack my 3ds in the firmware 11.8 but the ds functionality does’nt work

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Pls i need help

 

[Blaacky]

Then you would have to use a method to mod the console that doesnt use DS mode

Yes

 

[Ryab]

Yes

though if your system is running a firmware past 11.3 you have to hardmod

 

[Blaacky]

My firmware is 11.8

 

[KleinesSinchen]

though if your system is running a firmware past 11.3 you have to hardmod

Why hardmod? Of course it works, but requires good soldering skills.

@MaeButArt and @Blaacky: You have two options left, the already mentioned hardmod, and ntrboot with a compatible flashcard. The only pure software exploit for firmware >= 11.4 requires the DS mode to be functional. If you do not have a flashcard, get the R4i Gold 3DS Plus. See nds-card.com or mod3dscard.com.
I would recommend ntrboot if you're not good at soldering.

 

[Blaacky]

Okay but he doesnt have a solution for restore ds mode on 11.8 pls

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Okay but he doesnt have a solution for restore ds mode on 11.8 pls

You can restore the DS mode once you have cfw. It is the only way (at least as far as I know).

1. Get cfw (with any of the two methods that are left).
2. Repair DS-mode with the already mentioned page of the guide.

 

[Ryab]

Why hardmod? Of course it works, but requires good soldering skills.

@MaeButArt and @Blaacky: You have two options left, the already mentioned hardmod, and ntrboot with a compatible flashcard. The only pure software exploit for firmware >= 11.4 requires the DS mode to be functional. If you do not have a flashcard, get the R4i Gold 3DS Plus. See nds-card.com or mod3dscard.com.
I would recommend ntrboot if you're not good at soldering.

well you need to have DS functionality to use NTRBoot

 

[Deleted User]

well you need to have DS functionality to use NTRBoot

No you don't, r4igold plus has a ntrboot switcher, eliminating the need to flash it via ds mode.

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And if you have a ds/dsi/second 3ds. You could also then just buy a r4igold rts plus (which is cheaper. Kind of.) and then use the working ds dsi or 3ds to flash it. Plus ds's are pretty common, you likely have a friend who owns one.

 

[Ryab]

No you don't, r4igold plus has a ntrboot switcher, eliminating the need to flash it via ds mode.

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And if you have a ds/dsi/second 3ds. You could also then just buy a r4igold rts plus (which is cheaper. Kind of.) and then use the working ds dsi or 3ds to flash it. Plus ds's are pretty common, you likely have a friend who owns one.

good point

 

[Blaacky]

he doesn't have a free method

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I wonder how people without CFW are bricking their DS mode, it shouldn't even be possible.

 

[Blaacky]

I incorrectly tried to install CFW, so that's probably the root of the problem