Hacking How to Get Your M3i 0 Working

[elixirdream]

Download the m3i zero upgrade process user manual from gamekool *CLICKY*

upgrade process of M3i zero:
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(From zero to infinity)

i) For the first time of upgrading:
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Step 1: Copy files

Format TF(micro-SD card) first.
Copy the "system" folder and the "f_core.dat" file into the root directory of Micro SD.

Step 2: Plug cable in

Insert the thin cable part of the power supply cable into the power socket of the M3i. And insert the USB plug into the USB socket of the computer. If everything going right, the LED inside the M3i will start blinking. The LED will blink for about 30 sec and then turn off (it indicate that the process is completed).

note:
LED blinks - in progress
LED lights off - no power or complete
LED lights on - error (no "f_core.dat" or wrong file etc.)

*** Usually users may only need to do this step one time only as the data of "f_core.dat" is not necessary to be upgraded frequently.

Step 3: Plug & Play
Just insert the M3i into DS, DSl or DSi console and enjoy it.
*(Users may also copy the games, media files or homebrew softwares onto Micro SD card too.)


ii) For users who have been upgraded the data of "f_core.dat":
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Step 1: Copy files

Copy or replace the "system" folder at the root directory of the Micro SD.
*(Users may also copy the games, media files or homebrew softwares onto Micro SD card too.)

Step 2: Plug & Play
Just insert the M3i into DS,DSl or DSi console and enjoy it.

Review by iwakura and read iwakura's review if you wonder how to plug in the cable :- http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=167833

where is f_core.dat

If you look hard enough you would know theres a copy in the downloads section, the mirror in g6team's sig, and on handheld sources.

http://www.handheldsources.com/M3DS/Download_M3DSR.html

 

[DeltaBurnt]

So basically f_core.dat is what updates when you use the USB thingy?

Also thanks for the link ^^

 

[g6team]

Ya, you only need to use the M3i Zero Core once to flash it during first boot.

 

[lilaznkilla]

Do you really need to format the micro SD, can't you just put the f_core.dat onto your previous M3 REAL micro and start the flashing?.

 

[iwakura]

yeah, you can, they just add that on to make sure it's a clean installation, but you can skip it.

 

[dsrules]

iwakura, by any chance of you testing the Instant Codes function on the firmware the M3 Team send you?

http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=167...t&p=2123732

 

[elixirdream]

Do you really need to format the micro SD, can't you just put the f_core.dat onto your previous M3 REAL micro and start the flashing?.

as mentioned by iwakura you don't need to

same here.. i didn't even format~! just drag the firmware (sakura,m3) and the f_core.dat into the root of my SD card
after that, follow the instruction

it is a very simple and short process

 

[dsrules]

would the M3i Zero work on a DSLite without flashing it with f_core.dat? or it is a must for it to work on any versions of DS?

 

[dudereno]

would the M3i Zero work on a DSLite without flashing it with f_core.dat? or it is a must for it to work on any versions of DS?

Its a must. Its ships as a blank card. So to use it on any DS/DSL/DSI, it has to be flashed.

I presume M3 have done this is order to get past over zealous custom checks in certain countries.
The card holds no data that may infringe copyright laws, unlike some other DSi compatible cards. *cough* DSTTi *cough*

 

[Sandman00009]

i dont have my M3i Zero but i will be getting it sometime next week hopefully but where is the f_core.dat?

 

[rockstar99]

where do i get f_core.dat

 

[BoxShot]

If you look hard enough you would know theres a copy in the downloads section, the mirror in g6team's sig, and on handheld sources.

http://www.handheldsources.com/M3DS/Download_M3DSR.html

 

[elixirdream]

If you look hard enough you would know theres a copy in the downloads section, the mirror in g6team's sig, and on handheld sources.

http://www.handheldsources.com/M3DS/Download_M3DSR.html

hahahaha

thanks for that

i will add that to the first post

 

[gamekool]

good work..man..and you have checked out the information very quickly...

 

[bach3609]

Do you really need to format the micro SD, can't you just put the f_core.dat onto your previous M3 REAL micro and start the flashing?.

as mentioned by iwakura you don't need to

same here.. i didn't even format~! just drag the firmware (sakura,m3) and the f_core.dat into the root of my SD card
after that, follow the instruction

it is a very simple and short process

Well if i were you, i would've formatted my micro sd first, just in case the file system was like corrupted or something.
you know what i mean(brick the m3i card....maybe?)

 

[Placeholder]

Just use windows' repair thing that pops up when you plug the reader in. Worked perfectly for fixing mine.

Sakura swore at me first attempt, plugged it into windows, did repair, then it worked perfectly.

 

[Sandman00009]

i just got my M3i Zero today i followed this it works great but the usb read that came with it doesnt work for some reason.

 

[Placeholder]

Unlucky!

Mine is the best card reader I've ever had. (out of 3)

I guess you just have to buy a new one off of dealextreme or something.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6108

 

[Sandman00009]

i dont need a new one i got two others from my r4 and my m3 real

EDIT:i got it to work

 

[Placeholder]

That's good

It'd be a shame not to be able to use it for another few days.