Hacking Gateway 3DS Firmware v2.0 - New UI and More!

[Chaldron]

I like how they say 'the next one (update) will be a major evolution' those are big words to throw around so that combined with 'we are saving the best for last' (the second part of the announcement).....makes me think it truly has to be something big.....evolution implies a new or improved modus operandi does it not?

Here are my top speculations that make the most sense....

1. Multi-Rom----they have a gui so multi-rom isn't going to be that big of a next step

2. The ablility to run unsigned or modified Roms/code.....this would be good because the next step would be Rom hacking which would be huge for things like save game redirection (fixing the NAND save issues), defeating AP checks and patching boot executatbles to work on 4.5.

3. A real team patching system....like prometheus loader for psp which would decrypt and patch newer games at launch so they could run on older firmware.

4. 5.x/6.x support or even upgrade/downgrade support....what if they have found a way to read/write the Nand from DS mode...that way you could update and then downgrade again...that seems like a long shot but hey we are just dreaming here.

I like the use of the 'evolution' and in reality Gateway has been careful and conservative about what they have promised and have delivered what they have promisied so I think this will be big....Pokemon has surely already gone gold and gone to manufacture so whatever they release Nintendo won't have time to counter until the next batch of games (Zelda).

Even if it turns out to be multi-rom, or anything "less surprising" according to you, it's a great achievement, considering it's coming from a company that earned 0 trust from people before they actually used the product.

 

[Asphalter]

Can someone please tell me why people are so confident in eventual 6.x+ support, also is anyone else worried they are calling this "the finale release 2.0"

Cause people don't know how to read.

 

[hashcheck1]

so hoping we hear more about this today! I have OCD refreshing their site

 

[kyogre123]

How did this devolve into a discussion about weather... What the fark

Because at some point, the thread felt a little awkward due to some earlier posts and someone felt like talking about the weather to minimize the tension.

 

[kyogre123]

3. A real team patching system....like prometheus loader for psp which would decrypt and patch newer games at launch so they could run on older firmware.

Do you think an "actual patch" to remove the "asking for update" function of the Roms would be a biggest improvement than a Rom loader (even having already the firmware spoof)? Seriously, I believe the 3DS Rom Trimmer can do that already.

 

[Suzakuryuu]

I wonder if the ROM Backup can backup game/app from e-shop...
cos there's many good games/app there, and knowing that Ace Attorney 5 said to be digital only release

 

[kyogre123]

I wonder if the ROM Backup can backup game/app from e-shop...
cos there's many good games/app there, and knowing that Ace Attorney 5 said to be digital only release

I think you can back up those by copying them directly from the SD card, the problem with e-shop games is that they are encrypted so you would be the only one able to play your own back ups.

 

[Amber Lamps]

Why Russia rather than somewhere with much cheaper labour... Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, etc...?

Simple. They are right next to eachother.

Also they do make replica merchandise in Vietnam and some other Asian countries from what I heard. Most all the good stuff comes from Guangzhou and outskirt houses and such.

And to the other guy's post. I would have to agree. Bootleg electronics coming from Russia are very very sub par and you'll be lucky if it doesn't come with either or both of the following: loaded with a Russian computer virus, lasts longer than 15 minutes to a week.

 

[Chocolina]

If they can't get working on 5.11 before zelda is out, I probably won't ever get gateway

 

[Yepi69]

Has anyone tried the NAND Backup option yet? Can it restore as well and does the restore works? Also great update, really shows Gateway3DS is making large improvements.

 

[kyogre123]

Has anyone tried the NAND Backup option yet? Can it restore as well and does the restore works? Also great update, really shows Gateway3DS is making large improvements.

Well, it's not out yet, so...

 

[pyromaniac123]

Simple. They are right next to eachother.

Also they do make replica merchandise in Vietnam and some other Asian countries from what I heard. Most all the good stuff comes from Guangzhou and outskirt houses and such.

And to the other guy's post. I would have to agree. Bootleg electronics coming from Russia are very very sub par and you'll be lucky if it doesn't come with either or both of the following: loaded with a Russian computer virus, lasts longer than 15 minutes to a week.

It comes with lasts longer than 15 minutes to a week.

wut?

 

[Yepi69]

If they can't get working on 5.11 before zelda is out, I probably won't ever get gateway

Gateway does what Chocolinadon't.

 

[Amber Lamps]

It comes with lasts longer than 15 minutes to a week.

wut?

I was wondering the same thing when I saw a misspelled word here. where's the h and the a minus the u. not all of us were raised on 4chan.

 

[luigi90210]

I was wondering the same thing when I saw a misspelled word here. where's the h and the a minus the u. not all of us were raised on 4chan.

u seam upset

wat b bothrin u brotha, their isnt a problim is they're?

 

[Pedeadstrian]

I stay off GBAtemp for a while because I'm too busy playing SMTIV, and I see this. Nice. To mirror tons of posts here "I can't wait to see what happens. I really hope it includes multi-rom support, online, current firmware compatibility, etc." It won't affect me for a while, though. After I finish SMTIV, Pokemon X and Y will almost be out, or already be out, so I've still got about a month before I crack open my Gateway again.

 

[PhillipDS]

Holy crap I just didn't know where to put this and wanted to share! I bought a "used" 3DS for a friend today, and when I went on to check the Firmware version expecting a 5.x or a 6.x ... Look at what I saw XD

Is this still common? Man, I wish I could do that NAND backup thing =( ... But even the Gateway needs 4.5 to run... Anyway =)!!!

 

[Pedeadstrian]

Holy crap I just didn't know where to put this and wanted to share! I bought a "used" 3DS for a friend today, and when I went on to check the Firmware version expecting a 5.x or a 6.x ... Look at what I saw XD



Is this still common? Man, I wish I could do that NAND backup thing =( ... But even the Gateway needs 4.5 to run... Anyway =)!!!

If your 3DS is at or below 4.5, you won't need to do a NAND backup. There's no point in backing up a 1.0 firmware.

 

[Pong20302000]

Holy crap I just didn't know where to put this and wanted to share! I bought a "used" 3DS for a friend today, and when I went on to check the Firmware version expecting a 5.x or a 6.x ... Look at what I saw XD

Is this still common? Man, I wish I could do that NAND backup thing =( ... But even the Gateway needs 4.5 to run... Anyway =)!!!

nice
that version will be stripped of all E-shop and WiFi titles
so if you updated with a Card you would be able to get to 4.5.0-0

would be worth grabbing a NAND dump of the Pure original version tho
then you can always go back to it and all Firmware is always available for you

 

[kyogre123]

Holy crap I just didn't know where to put this and wanted to share! I bought a "used" 3DS for a friend today, and when I went on to check the Firmware version expecting a 5.x or a 6.x ... Look at what I saw XD

Is this still common? Man, I wish I could do that NAND backup thing =( ... But even the Gateway needs 4.5 to run... Anyway =)!!!

Wow, that's the very first firmware, it even has a zero at the end, however there's no point in staying on that version so I would update to 4.5 if I were you.