Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

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megatallica

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Does it has the Tomodachi Life demo when you first turn it on? If not, its' definitely used and updated. Return it.

Not true. You can check with seller about serial numbers which this thread helps you to determine the firmware. Then you ask seller about the condition of the system (new or ever opened). If it was ever opened seller need to let you know the firmware. You bought based on that agreement. If seller lied, you have a case.

No Tamadachi Life Demo, thanks for your help :)


There's only 3 games that have 9.6.0 it has to have been used 9.6.0 dropped in march.

There have been cases in Australia where EB Games would send stock back to Nintendo if the firmware was "unstable", I remember getting afew emails back in the day (mostly PSP) where we would send back old stock, was thinking maybe there was a case where nintendo might send new stock with recycled serials, but that seems highly unlikely, especially since eb would end up send it back again :P
 

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So,this is universal? I can just look at the SN and see if the FW is on desired version..?
Yes, If the N3DS hasn't been used, the firmware versions tied to the serials will be accurate. There are a few serials on the list that were likely from N3DSes that were updated before the buyer received them, none of those serials have been confirmed though. As long as you see a serial listed as confirmed, it should be accurate.
 

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There really isn't any point buying new products online; either way. If you really want something in the common man's city, just go out and buy it. It costs more, but much more convenient than waiting days and weeks on a skeptical seller to ( possibly ) send a " NEW " device to someone. It's all big risks with money-greedy online scamming scum-bags. I can't even make a list of how many times i've been ripped of money from online sellers from eBay. It's ridculous.
you have access to the trading area already, why don't you use this: https://gbatemp.net/forums/want-to-sell-wts.159/
 
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Hey Guys, I bought a "Brand New" n3ds from ebay with the serial YEM1009, but its firmware is 9.6.0-24E, is the seller lying about its condition? Has there been any other cases of 1009s being 9.6?
YEM1009 is one of those New 3DSes that came at the release date in February 13. Firmware 9.6 came in March, so i'm pretty sure this "Brand New" n3ds have been used atleast once and updated.
 
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You are probably right. A non-new one will be better for me.
Yes. It's gonna be really hard finding an n3ds on firmware 9.2 or below nowdays since amloast all the 3DSes sold at the release date are gone. You should look on ebay. I wish you good luck!
 

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I have no idea what will I do if it is >9.2
If <9.9, you have Hax 2.5 to use. Unless you are into CFW, <9.9 is quite good now Eshop is spoofed in HBL.
and you were eager to listen to some people here that tell you to get it? Look for those that guarantee < 9.2 if you don't have a backup plan.
This too. If so desperate, just fork out more cash for a 9.0 guaranteed one.
 
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If <9.9, you have Hax 2.5 to use. Unless you are into CFW, <9.9 is quite good now Eshop is spoofed in HBL.

This too. If so desperate, just fork out more cash for a 9.0 guaranteed one.

Any idea where to get a guranteed 9.0 one? Even if it means forking out the extra cash.
 

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Just found a Blue new 3ds XL with serial QEH1021.

In the main page QEH1021 system are shown as MMLE version (or MH4UE), will a classic console with this version also be in 9.2?
 
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