Hacking N3DS XL Firmware by version number

[Xenon Hacks]

i did. and since i don't see ebay sellers listing the serial numbers and i have seen people say you have to know what to look for... i am asking what to look for.

Your only options are to contact the seller directly and ask for the serial and if the unit has been used thats all you can do.

 

[Ronhero]

so what do i look for on ebay to be sure it is 9.2 or less? are red 2014 new 3ds xls safe to get?

Only blue, white and black came out in 2014

 

[tivu100]

i did. and since i don't see ebay sellers listing the serial numbers and i have seen people say you have to know what to look for... i am asking what to look for.

Ask sellers for the serial number and compare to the OP post.

 

[Cavioe]

Amazon pays it; just stick it on and mail ups

So you buying these from Amazon company itself and not a third party seller on Amazon? So then I don't understand why Amazon would be selling NEW consoles that are opened and updated.

 

[Ronhero]

So you buying these from Amazon company itself and not a third party seller on Amazon? So then I don't understand why Amazon would be selling NEW consoles that are opened and updated.

The problem as I have stated many times is in the distribution warehouse where the seller gets their supply. The seller then ships to amazon then amazon holds and fulfills the order for the seller. As the buyer you have amazon protection as well as prime shipping. Also consoles are going to be a little older due to custom times for Amazon to be able to fulfill the order

 

[Deleted-355425]

The problem as I have stated many times is in the distribution warehouse where the seller gets their supply. The seller then ships to amazon then amazon holds and fulfills the order for the seller. As the buyer you have amazon protection as well as prime shipping. Also consoles are going to be a little older due to custom times for Amazon to be able to fulfill the order

Be careful of sending to many things back to Amazon add they will start banning you from buying things from them.

 

[Ronhero]

Be careful of sending to many things back to Amazon add they will start banning you from buying things from them.

It's hard when I use gift cards and locker pickup

 

[tivu100]

I just contacted an Ebay seller. This seller has one QW4022 (nobody has confirmed this number on OP yet) for a reasonable price under "Buy it now" option. How likely of it being <=9.2 if the seller claims it was never opened/used?

***Side-note: I lost the bid in the auction @Ronhero posted few days ago. Still looking.

 

[Ronhero]

I just contacted an Ebay seller. This seller has one QW4022 (nobody has confirmed this number on OP yet) for a reasonable price under "Buy it now" option. How likely of it being <=9.2 if the seller claims it was never opened/used?

***Side-note: I lost the bid in the auction @Ronhero posted few days ago. Still looking.

I saw a few red n3ds xl at walmart the other day, for $40 + shipping over sale price I'll pick it up and install mset and emunand

 

[CursedSoul]

N3DS XL Version QW40230453 9 USZ any idea what firmware it is?

 

[Ronhero]

N3DS XL Version QW40230453 9 USZ any idea what firmware it is?

More then likely 9.4

 

[CursedSoul]

More then likely 9.4

Well that suck, there goes my dream of upgrading to an N3DS XL, guess i still have my Old 3ds with gateway

 

[Ryu Kenshin]

Well that suck, there goes my dream of upgrading to an N3DS XL, guess i still have my Old 3ds with gateway

Try to find something under QW4019

 

[Ronhero]

Well that suck, there goes my dream of upgrading to an N3DS XL, guess i still have my Old 3ds with gateway

It's a really hit or miss serial number because QW402xxx is confirmed as both 9.0 and 9.4

 

[Deleted-355425]

It's a really hit or miss serial number because QW402xxx is confirmed as both 9.0 and 9.4

thats why you should post 5 digits after the letters of the serial number.

 

[Gruntzer]

i bought a white N3DS from amazon and the supplier said the serial number is "YJM1026*****" i will post the results in a month or so
hope it is 9.2 or lower

 

[Ronhero]

thats why you should post 5 digits after the letters of the serial number.

I'm aware but if you look at the charts that sn has multiple versions on both 9.0 and 9.4

 

[Orkna]

New 3DS XL black metallic EUR and OoT bought in big store TODAY 2015-08-01. Could see the serial. Googled it (QEH1044..) and yes, 9.0.0 confirmed in the car park ;-)

 

[zoogie]

New 3DS XL black metallic and OoT bought in big store TODAY 2015-08-01. Could see the serial. Googled it (QEH1044..) and yes, 9.0.0 confirmed in the car park ;-)

There's no more nervous time than booting up a 3ds for the first time to check it's firmware. Terrifying.

 

[tivu100]

There's no more nervous time than booting up a 3ds for the first time to check it's firmware. Terrifying.

Then there's no more frustrating time than finding out the N3ds with the right serial numbers was updated by some idiots then returned and resold as new. Apeshit crazy.