Homebrew [No Longer Working] Community freeShop fork - open source eShop alternative

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Uhh... I think that the download page for notabug is either down or is not working. I get error 404 when I tried checking to see which is the latest version. I am on 4.1.2, but I wanted to see for myself anyways.

Notabug is moving to a new server. Should be up tomorrow.
 

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I have a question. I am running the latest Freeshop. All is working fine except I am unable to que any downloads. I get an error saying (name) incomplete download, or invalid ticket for(name).
at this poit, I cant downlaod anything unless I reboot the whole console. After that I can download stuff but only 1 thing at a time. Any ideas how to get around this?
The same thing goes for DLC and updates too.

Please let me know

Thanks
 

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I have a question. I am running the latest Freeshop. All is working fine except I am unable to que any downloads. I get an error saying (name) incomplete download, or invalid ticket for(name).
at this poit, I cant downlaod anything unless I reboot the whole console. After that I can download stuff but only 1 thing at a time. Any ideas how to get around this?
The same thing goes for DLC and updates too.

Please let me know

Thanks
Try deleting 3ds/freeshop. This will clear the cache, settings, music, etc.
 

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Notabug is moving to a new server. Should be up tomorrow.
Ahh ok. I see. Hopefully this time it should stay where it's at. So much has been going on in terms of FreeShop itself such as people working on it then quitting after a good while, and also the source code being moved to different servers such as from GitHub to notabug, then notabug to the new server. I just feel like it is not being worked on hard enough for it to just stay in 1 server and 1 location for people to help continue develop FreeShop as time goes on. Not trying to say that the overall work the devs put into it isn't good enough (In fact, I think it's outstanding how much time, dedication, and effort people are putting into it), I just wish that it won't "move around" so often. Sorry if my words or the way I am phrasing sentences are bad or don't make sense. I tend to write up too much while thinking about all these things and lose track of consistency as I continue to type. :(
 

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Is there any way to use freeshop to get DLC/updates for a cartridge game you own or a Sky3DS type setup?

Sorry if this has been asked before. Searching this thread for "cartridge" didn't turn up anything and I'm not sure what other term to use...
 

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Is there any way to use freeshop to get DLC/updates for a cartridge game you own or a Sky3DS type setup?

Sorry if this has been asked before. Searching this thread for "cartridge" didn't turn up anything and I'm not sure what other term to use...
uhm yes
The cartridge will be listed by the games in freeshop and then you can download updates/dlc(tested by myself with Smash Bros
 

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Ahh ok. I see. Hopefully this time it should stay where it's at. So much has been going on in terms of FreeShop itself such as people working on it then quitting after a good while, and also the source code being moved to different servers such as from GitHub to notabug, then notabug to the new server. I just feel like it is not being worked on hard enough for it to just stay in 1 server and 1 location for people to help continue develop FreeShop as time goes on. Not trying to say that the overall work the devs put into it isn't good enough (In fact, I think it's outstanding how much time, dedication, and effort people are putting into it), I just wish that it won't "move around" so often. Sorry if my words or the way I am phrasing sentences are bad or don't make sense. I tend to write up too much while thinking about all these things and lose track of consistency as I continue to type. :(

At least you are greatful for the work that has been done and the time and effort taken to do it. Many people in life don't give the efforts of other people any thought, mores the pity.
 
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uhm yes
The cartridge will be listed by the games in freeshop and then you can download updates/dlc(tested by myself with Smash Bros
Huh, odd. Didn't seem to be working with Shovel Knight, which was the first one I tried, but it worked with everything else so yay! Thank you.
 

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And what you think is right doesn't make it moral either.
As long as they have the legal rights they do what they want. There is no "moral" or "right" here.
If you want to pirate just do it, don't hide behind some moral code that just suits you...
theres no downside to you with pirating it is wrong but theres no downside.
 

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Community freeShop releases website
Official freeShop Discord server (thanks @Dionicio3)

View attachment 114991
Community freeShop source code
Thanks to the people on this list

Latest nightly of freeShop (thanks @scj643)

Update as of December 2017 (by Paul)
I still can't resolve the crashing issue when pressing start. I'm not able to reproduce this in any way, even after trying to completely format my 3ds

Update as of January 2018 (sup guys its Evi)
Paul unexpectedly renamed his notabug account from Paul_GameDev to Paul_GD without telling anyone. :glare: I've updated the above urls to reflect the new repository URLs, but the auto updater is broken until further notice. Also removed the QR until I can be ascertained that one works again as well.

Update as of January 2018 (by trainboy2019)
Paul is no longer the main developer of freeShop. Evi has taken up the responsibility of maintaining freeShop and managing pull requests.

Update as of March 2018 (by Evi)
As Pauls version is set up to automagically update to the community maintained version, I'd very quickly like to note the following few things:
- freeShops working directory has changed from sdmc://3ds/data/freeShop to sdmc://3ds/freeShop (this as the data folder is practically unused by any other homebrew nowadays and it saves a little on size). You will need to move over your old settings manually.
- If freeShop crashes during the update sequence (I've had two people report this to me), this is because of the GitHub TLS revoke (GitHub used to be used for the cache). Just reboot freeShop until it starts working. Once it does, it shouldn't crash during the boot sequence anymore.



This homebrew software, originally coded by TheCruel, allows you to download software you own via an encTitleKey.bin file.

How to use it:
1/ Install the latest version of this software (Download link above) on your preferred CFW.
2/ Put an URL linking to the encTitleKey.bin file on the freeShop's Settings > Update > Auto-update title keys from URL.
3/ You can now use freeShop, enjoy !

FAQs
Q: Do I need a CFW for this?
A: Yes.

Q: Is there a 3dsx version?

A: Yes, however the cia version is recommended, because the 3dsx can have features missing and bugs.

Q: Why are games missing? They're on the eShop.

A: It only shows games for which you have the title key (dumped to encTitleKeys.bin). And even then some games won't show because they're not cached server-side (this will eventually change).

Q: Why does freeShop show DLC as installed when I don't have it?

A: All DLC is lumped together with the same title id, so even partial installs will show it as installed. If you're missing DLC, just delete it and reinstall it. If eShop partially installed it, or you previously purchased some DLC through eShop on that console, you may lose the DLC freeShop installs when you revisit eShop. This is currently unavoidable.

Q: Can freeShop download while sleeping?
A: Yes, please read the instructions.

Q: Can I download games of any region?
A: Depends on your CFW. Most of them allow it, including the popular Luma3DS.

Q: Is this safe? Will I get banned/sued for using this?
A: Even modding your console's software/firmware runs legal risks. But like running freeShop, the risk is minimal. If you make sure to only install games you've purchased, then you remain in a safer legal grey area. And there is no way for Nintendo to know which client IP owns which games. That would requires some analytic guesswork, potentially resulting in many false-positive bans. Not likely to happen and none have been reported.

Q: Why did you do a fork?
A: Because I can. Because TheCruel can't, for some reasons, update it anymore.

Q: Why starting a new thread?

A: The original was... polluted with *what happened to TheCruel*, starting at page 300, and some users requested to open a new thread.

Q: OMG, I know what happened to him, I will say it on this thread!!!!

A: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo, this thread is for talking about my fork of freeShop, and the Original freeShop, not about what TheCruel did, that's how the original thread went into a complete disaster. If you want to know what happened and discuss about it, do it here:
http://gbatemp.net/threads/former-g...ected-pedophile-gets-20-year-sentence.468679/

Q: How to I update to this version?
A: Simply scan new QR Code with FBI

Q: How to dump my encTitleKey.bin file?
- First, you'll need to install and launch GodMode9:
- If you followed 3ds.guide, you should already have GodMode9, simply hold the START Button and select GodMode9 if asked.
- When GodMode9 is started, press the HOME Button
- Select the "More..." option
- Select the "Build support files" option
- Press the A button
- Press 2x the B button
- Select the "[0:] SDCARD" option
- Go to the "gm9out" folder
- Hover the "encTitleKeys.bin" file
- Press the Y Button
- Press the B Button
- Go to the "3ds" folder, "freeShop" folder, and then keys folder
- Press the Y Button and then the A Button to paste your "encTitleKeys.bin" file

Q: Why did you thank yourself for creating the discord?
A: People were complaining on how I use copied arc13’s original threa, so I kept that part in as a joke.

Q: Why don't I have any friends?
A: You should get out more.

Q: Hello?
A: No one is here

Troubleshooting

I keep getting "Failed to install seed" errors.

You likely have a FW version < 9.6 and therefore cannot play newer games that utilize crypto seeds. You can fix this with a FW update.

I keep getting "Wrong title key" errors.

You're probably not using correct encrypted keys (encTitleKeys.bin). Decrypted keys will give this error.

I keep getting "Failed to finalize TMD install: 0xC86044D2".

The system is reporting that you don't have enough space on your SD card to install the game. If it's a DSiWare game, then it's your NAND that doesn't have the space.

I keep getting "Failed to finalize content install: 0xD8E08025".
There are many possible reasons for this. But one known diagnosis is a possible SD card problem. For example, a fake SD card who is reporting space available while it's actually full will often give this error. Double-check your SD card.

I get error code 0xD8A08004

This happens with the installation state gets screwed up. You have to reboot the console to get rid of it. If you consistently get this, report how so the bug can be fixed.

Some games icons are missing/glitched
Refresh your cache via the freeShop's settings > Update > Refresh Cache button.

I keep getting Ticket Error with all games I want to download
Install and launch tikSweep, then reboot your console, this may fix your problem.

I don't get any sound when I'm on the freeShop
Please dump your DSP and launch the eShop.

freeShop is crashing when I try press Start to Exit
Please uninstall freeShop and delete the "SD:/3ds/data/freeShop" Folder, then reinstall the latest cia from https://notabug.org/evi/freeShop/releases

freeShop keeps saying suspended when downloading certain DLCs
The most likely cause is that game has unreleased DLC. You must wait until all DLC is released.

My question is not listed here
Ask here

Thanks to the users of this fork, TheCruel did a fantastic job for this software, the code is very understandable and clean.
Please feedback any feature that you want, or report any bug there.

Related:
[FAQ] Is freeShop legal? (thanks Lilith Valentine)
Theming guide for freeShop

Timmy Companion - Easy Texts.json modifier for theme makers
Sapphire - freeShop sysmodule to blink LED when sleep download finishes


Please don't talk about TheCruel here !

Quick question for the march update how do we move the settings over and etc?
 

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