Homebrew How to install legit CIA files 9.3-10.3

[Gaiaknight]

Can't yet. Need kernel access to dump it. Wait for all the new legit CIAs to appear once an official downgrade is available though! Yokai watch, happy home designer and Dragonball z are the ones I know about. I hope there's nore.

Ah i figured there had to be a reasondont bother me as i purchased both those games but i was just curious for those that might have wanted to try those games out.

 

[Deleted User]

Boot FREEZE
Cleaning up... FREEZE
Done. Freeze? What do I do when it says done? Seems like it froze

 

[Tyson TH]

Boot FREEZE
Cleaning up... FREEZE
Done. Freeze? What do I do when it says done? Seems like it froze

It's luck based. Just press A everytime and see if it lets you in.

 

[Favna]

Boot FREEZE
Cleaning up... FREEZE
Done. Freeze? What do I do when it says done? Seems like it froze

Make sure you press a button (A) at least once

 

[cearp]

Aren't legit CIAs made with the pre-installed games?

yes, you can make a legit cia like that too.

 

[Defaultio]

Recently, an modified version of FBI was released on reddit. This version included some unfinished memchunkhax2 code. This version allows us to install legit CIA files above firmware version 9.3.
So, let's get started!

Spoiler: FBI Download

Download Link: http://a.pomf.cat/qgqnld.zip
Download this file.

Once you've downloaded the .zip file, extract it and open the folder you've extracted it into.
There should be 4 files, but FBI.3dsx and FBI.smdh are the ones you're looking for.

Create a new folder in the /3ds directory on your 3DS' SD card called FBI, and paste those 2 files into this folder. You should now see FBI in your Homebrew Launcher.

Don't forget to put a LEGIT CIA somewhere on your SD card. I won't provide links for those, but here's a list of games that can be downloaded as legit CIA's. Also make sure they match your 3DS's region!

Spoiler: List of games that can be found as legit CIAs (depending on region)

EUR Legit CIA
Animal Crossing New Leaf
Fire Emblem Awakening
Kirby Triple Deluxe
Luigi's Mansion 2
Mario Kart 7
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Special Edition
Super Mario 3D Land
Super Smash Bros. For 3DS
The Legend of Zelda Majoras Mask 3D
Tomodachi Life




Region Free Legit CIA

Pokemon Alpha Sapphire
Pokemon Omega Ruby
Pokemon X
Pokemon Y



JPN Legit CIA


New Super Mario Bros. 2
Tomodachi Collection New Life



USA Legit CIA

Animal Crossing New Leaf
Fire Emblem Awakening
Luigis Mansion Dark Moon
Mario & Luigi Dream Team
Mario Kart 7
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gold Edition
Super Mario 3D Land

Go to the homebrew launcher, boot up FBI, and press any button. If everything went correctly, you should now be able to navigate trough your SD card and select the CIA you downloaded with A. The time it takes to install depends on the game size. It took me 2 min to install Super Mario 3D Land, but it took me 6 mins to install Majora's Mask 3D.

If the text looks broken, try again. It usually takes a good amount of tries in order for it to work. Still not working after 10 tries? Or is there an error when installing an CIA? Keep trying, but first check out the troubleshooting section.


DISCLAIMER: This is a VERY unstable build of FBI. Even though there are no reports of anybody bricking their 3DS' while doing this, there is still a chance of bricking your 3DS while doing this. So, I'm not responsible for any damage whatsoever if something DOES happen to your 3DS.

Spoiler: Troubleshooting

First of all, if the text looks all broken in the beginning, or FBI simply freezes, try rebooting. Just keep trying.

Make sure you're using Menuhax though. It seems like it only works with that. I've tried Ironhax numerous times, but on menuhax it worked on the second try. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

If you're getting any type of error when trying to install a CIA:
Try making some space. Don't forget that you need TWICE the space of the CIA in order for it to install correctly. If that doesn't work, try a different CIA.

You could also try booting into another app first, exiting, and then booting FBI. That seems to work a few of you.

I hoped that helped you guys. If I made any mistakes, please feel free to correct me.

Will NES remix .CIA work? It wont for me, for some reason.

 

[ShyPlox]

I have a question , can I somehow used a cart verison of MHX to make a private LEGIT CIA to somehow play the English patched verison ? or maybe apply the patch using this app

 

[cearp]

I have a question , can I somehow used a cart verison of MHX to make a private LEGIT CIA to somehow play the English patched verison ? or maybe apply the patch using this app

nope

 

[RetroGamer732]

Do I just have to keep trying? If so, should i exit out of FBI and try again or just keep going through the process?

 

[Deleted User]

I have a question , can I somehow used a cart verison of MHX to make a private LEGIT CIA to somehow play the English patched verison ? or maybe apply the patch using this app

Why not use HANS?

 

[Sylargaf]

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Do I just have to keep trying? If so, should i exit out of FBI and try again or just keep going through the process?

you need it ti say done before you hit "A"

 

[RetroGamer732]

you need it ti say done before you hit "A"

Okay, Thanks

 

[ShyPlox]

Why not use HANS?

I thought hans crash when loading MHX was it updated

 

[Hyura]

Why not use HANS?

I got a EUR SSB, but I couldn't manage to make it work with HANS.

Any tips?

 

[Defaultio]

Will NES remix .CIA work? It wont for me, for some reason.

Well? Will it?

 

[Tmu]

Got it working on 10.3 using cubic ninja

 

[CeeDee]

Well? Will it?

Nope.

 

[Defaultio]

Nope.

So do I HAVE to use the CIA suggestions in the list on the OP or can I try to find one on the interwebs?

 

[CeeDee]

So do I HAVE to use the CIA suggestions in the list on the OP or can I try to find one on the interwebs?

You MUST use LEGIT CIA versions of those in the OP.

 

[PewnyPL]

So do I HAVE to use the CIA suggestions in the list on the OP or can I try to find one on the interwebs?

It's been said a MILLION times by now, only the games posted in the OP have legit CIA versions, as those are the ONLY games that came pre-installed on consoles. Every single other game will NOT work.