Hacking FAQ about 3ds system update 11.3

[CaptainLoozer]

6.6 is the latest stable build.

You're right, typo. Maybe it's time for me to go to bed.

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That's a little odd, my n3ds is running the latest hourly build of luma just fine, maybe something went wonky and your a9lh decided to take a nap? lol

Maybe so. Now that it's working, I'm going to do like I should have in the first place and refrain from updating anything until I know what's going on.

I already had my N3ds working fine, I did a CFW install for a friend last night. Was using 3ds dot guide, and on the A9LH install page, per the step, we updated after restoring with CTRTransfer. He got 11.3 and per the "It's safe to update stop asking", I updated too like I dummy.

 

[Sketchy1]

Where do I go in System Settings to disable SpotPass Updates?

System settings->software>automatic downloads

It might also be in spotpass settings though

 

[cobleman]

Ok so updated to 11.3 a9lh and now i have a black screen hmmm safe lol bricked

 

[windhazard]

Ok so updated to 11.3 a9lh and now i have a black screen hmmm safe lol bricked

I can confirm 11.3 with A9LH + Luma 6.6 on sysnand safe.

 

[Elveman]

Well, for gspwn, smea is going to release test 11.3 payloads soon (because he has "shitty PoC"). Also this somehow unveiled a lot of holes in security
https://twitter.com/fincsdev/status/829060895091355651

 

[cobleman]

I can confirm 11.3 with A9LH + Luma 6.6 on sysnand safe.

Ok just update Lumas 6.6 works thanks

 

[Sketchy1]

Can Confirm, hardmod no longer works.

 

[dancemonkey]

Question about this bit "also once you get the update nag on a vanilla console you basically cant use the browser to perform any downgrades on a future console though."

What does it mean?? Does it mean if I have a 3ds with 11.2 on it but is is nagging for update I can't downgrade it ?

 

[fortedsx]

Question about this bit "also once you get the update nag on a vanilla console you basically cant use the browser to perform any downgrades on a future console though."

What does it mean?? Does it mean if I have a 3ds with 11.2 on it but is is nagging for update I can't downgrade it ?

It just means you can't use the browser as an entryway. You can still use Soundhax to kickstart the downgrade process.

 

[xp5800]

Hi!I am a new user. I'm here because i'm trying to install AL9H+ Luma since seems the better setup at the moment. I'm following this guide : https://3ds.guide and everything is fine. Now im at this point , on SECTION IV - Restoring the system. I already restored sysnand keeping a9hl, and what should i do now is update the console and then install fbi+ luma! Is this gonna work? I was reading is suggested to first update luma using the updater and then update the console

P.S. sorry for the bad english

 

[Sketchy1]

Hi!I am a new user. I'm here because i'm trying to install AL9H+ Luma since seems the better setup at the moment. I'm following this guide : https://3ds.guide and everything is fine. Now im at this point , on SECTION IV - Restoring the system. I already restored sysnand keeping a9hl, and what should i do now is update the console and then install fbi+ luma! Is this gonna work? I was reading is suggested to first update luma using the updater and then update the console

P.S. sorry for the bad english

I see no reason why it shouldn't.

 

[rg]

Maybe we should remove this from the 3ds.guide ?

This might cause confusion.. unless it's safe to upgrade but if i read correctly 11.3 patches all known entry points.

 

[xp5800]

I see no reason why it shouldn't.

I read Luma has been patched and to make it work again I have to update the files using the updater before upgrading the console. That's why I'm asking

 

[Majickhat55]

Maybe we should remove this from the 3ds.guide ? View attachment 77560

This might cause confusion.. unless it's safe to upgrade but if i read correctly 11.3 patches all known entry points.

The entry points aren't patched, the payload itself is. Not to mention, 11.3 only effects the HomeBrew launcher. The CFW the guide suggests (Luma3DS) and A9LH work perfectly fine on 11.3. There is no reason to remove it as it's perfectly safe. No HomeBrew isn't a brick.

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I read Luma has been patched and to make it work again I have to update the files using the updater before upgrading the console. That's why I'm asking

Please don't use Luma updater. Download the latest stable release from here https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS/releases and then update. Luma was not patched.

 

[rg]

You did not understand my point

I paste below the very first page of the guide. If you read it from UP to Down and you are one of those people that strictly follow instructions you will upgrade your 3DS and end up on 11.3... after this there is no method to actually proceed with the guide!

 

[Majickhat55]

You did not understand my point

I paste below the very first page of the guide. If you read it from UP to Down and you are one of those people that strictly follow instructions you will upgrade your 3DS and end up on 11.3... after this there is no method to actually proceed with the guide!


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Oh yeah I see what you mean. The other pic didn't show that so I assumed it was the end part of the guide telling you to update after the restore. I'd agree, that should be edited.

 

[Sketchy1]

You did not understand my point

I paste below the very first page of the guide. If you read it from UP to Down and you are one of those people that strictly follow instructions you will upgrade your 3DS and end up on 11.3... after this there is no method to actually proceed with the guide!


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To be fair though, only consoles that have been in stores branded new or used within the last 2 days would actually be 11.3.

The bulk of 3ds consoles are still <11.2, so it is partially valid. Just now we have to add Don't update to the latest version when linking the guide for the guys who ask how to do it.

 

[Infidel]

Was just wondering this since I have a new 3ds xl pikachu edition pre-ordered. Say you are on 11.2 and looking to install a9lh on your 3ds but you have the browser nag from 11.3. After downgrading to 2.1 would the nag persist hindering the browser from installing a9lh?

 

[Sketchy1]

Was just wondering this since I have a new 3ds xl pikachu edition pre-ordered. Say you are on 11.2 and looking to install a9lh on your 3ds but you have the browser nag from 11.3. After downgrading to 2.1 would the nag persist hindering the browser from installing a9lh?

Yes, but you can use soundhax instead to circumvent this.

 

[Infidel]

Yes, but you can use soundhax instead to circ

Could you elaborate a little I'm not understanding how a entry point is going to get the browser to work. Also does soundhax even work on 2.1?