Hacking Error Code 002-0102, Have I been banned?

[Platinum Lucario]

For anyone using a Private Header from a different game on the ROM you're using, you're safe. But I'm pretty certain that in the future, Nintendo will upgrade the system to also verifying if the header code matches the game in their database. Which means if you're using a Private Header from a different game on the ROM that you're using, you can still risk getting banned.

But luckily, this hasn't happened yet. But just to be on the safe side, I'd only recommend using a Private Header from the same type of game (and region) on a different ROM of the same game and region.

 

[b17bomber]

I read from somewhere that CIAs are getting banned. True?

 

[zannalabianca]

That sounds like a sound plan... Assuming that Nintendo can't, or won't, start banning for playing pirates games offline too.


Just be sure to comment here in the next few days to let us know you're banned.

ok!

 

[zannalabianca]

I read from somewhere that CIAs are getting banned. True?

where

 

[b17bomber]

where

It's a shady source, so I kinda doubted it was true. An imageboard.

 

[Ericzander]

There were two cases and both were false alarms. The first was from a guy who was using public header games as early as 5 days prior. The second was fixed due to just changing firmwares or something (in other words, wasn't the same issue as others).

 

[Radxical]

For anyone using a Private Header from a different game on the ROM you're using, you're safe. But I'm pretty certain that in the future, Nintendo will upgrade the system to also verifying if the header code matches the game in their database. Which means if you're using a Private Header from a different game on the ROM that you're using, you can still risk getting banned.

But luckily, this hasn't happened yet. But just to be on the safe side, I'd only recommend using a Private Header from the same type of game (and region) on a different ROM of the same game and region.

I'm sure it's in their capability to do so. It's just that as it stands right now, the current ban waves are already a major deterrence to prospective Gateway/Sky3ds buyers. For all we know, this could be the very last thing other than firmware updates to "ban".

They might just now focus on disabling the card instead of banning.

 

[misterb98]

Seems like every January (alright, early february) we get to have a scare

This time, it isn't as bad as bricks though ^^

 

[Ericzander]

Do you guys think it's safe to use the eshop still? I wanna buy a few games.

 

[YourHero]

It is almost time to test private headers for real with MH4U. The Europe version is out but I'm gonna wait for the US release.

Hopefully private headers really are safe.

Do you guys think it's safe to use the eshop still? I wanna buy a few games.

Yes

 

[Ericzander]

Yes

Should I take any precautions? Take off homebrew CIAs?

 

[YourHero]

Should I take any precautions? I have Shovel Knight and a few other CIAs, as well as themes.cia.

I've downloaded several things from the eshop in the past month and purchased themes.

Still fine.

 

[Kioku]

I wish there was more official talk on the matter. The speculation is driving me nuts.

 

[dm646]

I wish there was more official talk on the matter. The speculation is driving me nuts.

agreed lol

 

[Ericzander]

I wish there was more official talk on the matter. The speculation is driving me nuts.

I wonder if Nintendo is able to see all IP addresses linked to the 3DS and can remotely look at our browsing history, see that we visit these websites, and then ban us for discussing it

There are no reported cases yet but that doesn't mean it won't happen. I'm sure that the ToS allows it.

 

[Platinum Lucario]

I wonder if Nintendo is able to see all IP addresses linked to the 3DS and can remotely look at our browsing history, see that we visit these websites, and then ban us for discussing it

There are no reported cases yet but that doesn't mean it won't happen. I'm sure that the ToS allows it.

Yes, even Sony and Microsoft can see their users IP addresses of the user's ISP of their own console that their users use. Every website owner can have tools to track the users IP addresses whenever they visit their own website. And of course, Nintendo Network can also see their user's console IDs, the game they're playing, their 3DS or Wii U firmware version, and just recently... their games' unique header code. And it's not impossible for Nintendo to also implement the ability to view what is stored in that user's 3DS or Wii U RAM. So if they really wanted to crack down on users using emuNAND, they certainly would do exactly that.

I just hope that never happens before I'm able to use Gateway when it's able to be used for New 3DS, otherwise I'll be screwed and won't be able to do the system transfer, since it requires connection to Nintendo Network in order to do so. And I'm pretty sure any banned console IDs won't be able to do a system transfer either.

 

[tony_2018]

Yes, even Sony and Microsoft can see their users IP addresses of their own console that their users use.

hahaha, no not the console but they will know ip address of your broadband modem.

 

[GameSystem]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but if Nintendo ends up banning all flash card users from online play, hope is not yet lost! Thread about 3DS tunneling. There may come a time when research into this is necessary.

 

[HEX1GON]

This was bound to happen, but it seems the ban is linked to you NNID? Not the system, so I guess signing a new account on the system would do. Of course you'd lose your shit.

 

[WulfyStylez]

Are people being actively banned, or are bans going out in waves/daily/something? I was using public headers up until maybe 8 days ago, but I only played a single third-party title online. I'm still not banned.