I didn't see a thread covering this topic directly, but April 30th; Gateway released 3.2.1 Ultra Public Beta.
Not knowing any better, I updated my 3DS XL FW-version to 9.7.0 (or 9.7.0-25E to be specific), prior to buying the Gateway 3DS flashcart, only discovering afterwards that apparantly there isn't any method yet to downgrade from ANY version above 9.2.
So being a newbeginner at this stuff, reading all about downgrading and restoring from an earlier system-NAND backup (that I obviously don't have), and discovering that Gateway presented their newest version only recently; I wonder:
- Is it now possible for me to downgrade with the Gateway-cartridge?
- If not: is there another method for me to downgrade?
- Or; is it possible to restore from a system NAND-backup from another, identical system, if such were to be found available for download from internet?
- Or even better: is there a workaround to make Gateway work with my current version?
- If none of the above: is there a solution currently being worked on for us poor souls that updated higher than version 9.2, and if so; how long till it's estimated release?
Really hoping someone could shed some light on this for me. I'm beyond desperate...
While these have already been answered, I thought I might try to give a bit more information.
The system NAND is encrypted for each specific console. It is impossible to create a NAND that will work on your system without having access to Nintendo's private keys. If you have a backup from your specific console, that can be written to the internal memory, but that's it.
Unfortunately, there has not been found an exploit that's useable past 9.2 that allows Gateway to run. Sky3DS works differently, by copying a retail card as completely as possible. Gateway hooks into the system, patching the firmware, disabling signature checks, and allowing commands and data to be sent to and received from the Gateway card, which is why it has more requirements. While I'm sure the Gateway team (and plenty of others) are looking for new exploits, it can't be predicted when or if one will be found. Until something is found, there isn't really any news/progress to report, and once one is found, it'll be released pretty much the moment it's ready. I wouldn't say it's "the end of Gateway" by any means, there was a long delay before anything above 4.5 was exploitable.
Many of the replies are "negative" mostly because they're short. These are similar questions asked many times, so it's natural to want to not say the same thing over and over again. Especially asking about the release of a new exploit, since there is no information, and there cannot be an estimated release timeframe by its very nature. I'm not sure why you purchased a Gateway if you were already on an unsupported System Version, and did not ask these questions before buying, but what's done is done.
For the time being, your best bet is the Sky3DS, or the purchase of a different system on a lower System Version. If you know someone who is looking to buy one and doesn't care about using a Gateway, you could arrange a swap with them, most likely. I believe all new consoles at this time are still coming at or below 9.2 (though I could be mistaken). You might also be able to sell your Gateway, if all else fails. Those are the options that come to my mind, but you will know your situation better than I can. I hope you have better luck in the future.
