Just to give a bit of background:
With the 10.3 system update, I was again considering updating my 3DS, partly for normal eShop access, but more because I realized you can't seem to access any ingame shops (for DLC and such) on outdated firmware. Just a little while ago, I followed smealum's instructions and installed the latest payload for Ironhax first, ensured the Ironhax still worked, and then updated the system... only to find that choosing my Ironhax save file always returns me to the home menu with an error.
Doing some research I found this post which makes it clear what I may have done wrong: when I reinstalled Ironhax (in a separate save file) I chose the 10.2 firmware for the installation. Looking back at smealum's twitter posts, it seems the 10.1 Ironhax payload worked in 10.2 fw, and last time I may have reinstalled Ironhax after updating to fw 10.2. When I reinstalled Ironhax earlier today, I guess I assumed I'd need to choose my current fw, but it seems I needed to choose 10.3 fw instead. And clearly the 10.2 Ironhax payload doesn't work in 10.3 fw...
Anyway, am I totally screwed out of accessing homebrew through Ironfall, or is there some way to resolve this? Looking at the other exploits available, it seems that the only alternatives for me (since my system is an old 3DS) are Ninjahax or Oot3dhax. I do have an OoT3D card already, but without another hb entrypoint I guess I'll need a gamecard save dongle to inject the hacked OoT save. Would using the save dongle work for installing oot3dhax on an old 3DS on 10.3 firmware, and if so where should I get the device from? Also, if I can set up oot3dhax, could I then reinstall Ironhax since I still have the original 1.1 version of Ironfall? Accessing hb through a digital game would be more convenient after all.
I'm already feeling annoyed about losing access to all my homebrew apps, so I'd really appreciate any help I can get with this.
I've been following smealum's work, as well as the general development of 3DS Homebrew, ever since smealum announced Ironfall could be used as an entry point for 3DS homebrew. I downloaded the game, along with the original 1.1 update, before it removed from the eShop. Then I installed Ironhax once it was available and have kept it up-to-date ever since. Naturally, I've also downloaded a wealth of useful homebrew apps, as well as mashers' more customizable Homebrew Launcher with grid layout. I never really bothered with other HBL entrypoints though, as Ironhax seemed like the most convenient one for me without sacrificing any system functions.
More recently, I also updated my system's firmware from version 10.1 to 10.2. I was debating whether or not to do so, but since Ironhax worked fine on 10.2 and I wanted normal access to the eShop, I updated Ironhax and the firmware and homebrew still worked fine. Seems like my decision was wise, as the eShop is now blocked for systems below 10.2 even using the Hans app.
More recently, I also updated my system's firmware from version 10.1 to 10.2. I was debating whether or not to do so, but since Ironhax worked fine on 10.2 and I wanted normal access to the eShop, I updated Ironhax and the firmware and homebrew still worked fine. Seems like my decision was wise, as the eShop is now blocked for systems below 10.2 even using the Hans app.
With the 10.3 system update, I was again considering updating my 3DS, partly for normal eShop access, but more because I realized you can't seem to access any ingame shops (for DLC and such) on outdated firmware. Just a little while ago, I followed smealum's instructions and installed the latest payload for Ironhax first, ensured the Ironhax still worked, and then updated the system... only to find that choosing my Ironhax save file always returns me to the home menu with an error.
Doing some research I found this post which makes it clear what I may have done wrong: when I reinstalled Ironhax (in a separate save file) I chose the 10.2 firmware for the installation. Looking back at smealum's twitter posts, it seems the 10.1 Ironhax payload worked in 10.2 fw, and last time I may have reinstalled Ironhax after updating to fw 10.2. When I reinstalled Ironhax earlier today, I guess I assumed I'd need to choose my current fw, but it seems I needed to choose 10.3 fw instead. And clearly the 10.2 Ironhax payload doesn't work in 10.3 fw...
Anyway, am I totally screwed out of accessing homebrew through Ironfall, or is there some way to resolve this? Looking at the other exploits available, it seems that the only alternatives for me (since my system is an old 3DS) are Ninjahax or Oot3dhax. I do have an OoT3D card already, but without another hb entrypoint I guess I'll need a gamecard save dongle to inject the hacked OoT save. Would using the save dongle work for installing oot3dhax on an old 3DS on 10.3 firmware, and if so where should I get the device from? Also, if I can set up oot3dhax, could I then reinstall Ironhax since I still have the original 1.1 version of Ironfall? Accessing hb through a digital game would be more convenient after all.
I'm already feeling annoyed about losing access to all my homebrew apps, so I'd really appreciate any help I can get with this.