It's here!

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Info

@Normmatt has created a way to run B9S .firm files from bootrom via a DSi Flashcard and a magnet! This works on every 3DS on any firmware version.

For installation without a PC, user @TheCyberQuake has created a pack which will automatically install B9S and copy over essential starter homebrew from the flashcard's SD to the 3DS's. This will mainly be used for PC-less B9S installations. If you have a PC with you, use 3ds.guide. Read more here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/481141/

How does this work?

This works because of a flaw in the bootrom. Before the bootrom boots the NAND, it checks to see if Start+Select+X is held down, and if the shell is closed. If these requirements are met, it will boot an NDS cartridge from the bootrom. This give that cartridge bootrom access. You might be wondering how you'd hold down buttons while the shell is closed, and why you need a magnet. If you put a magnet in a specific spot on the 3DS, it will go into sleep mode. Using this, you can boot the NDS cartridge with the buttons held down while in sleep mode! Using a reflashable flashcard, you can boot B9SInstaller using the flashcard, and easily install it on your 3DS.

The 2DS doesn't need a magnet since a switch puts it to sleep instead of a magnet.

What does this mean?

1. Any 3DS model on any firmware can be hacked with minimal effort
2. You can unbrick any 3DS model from any type of brick.
   - Remember, you don't need a NAND backup for this. Just do a CTRTransfer.
   - This does not apply to MCU bricks.
3. Even consoles with fried NAND, or even the NAND chip physically removed, can use this

This is incredibly impressive stuff, and will most likely be released soon! edit: now!

FAQ

Q: Can Nintendo patch this?
A: Nope! Not without a new hardware revision.

Q: My flashcard is blocked by my firmware! Can I still use this?
A: Yes! The flashcard blacklist is not enabled on the bootrom.

Q: Why can't this work with my flashcard?
A: The installation requires you to flash NTRBoot to the flashcard's nand. Most DS flashcards, such as the original R4, have a ROM, which is not flashable.

Q: Can I install NTRBoot on my flashcard without another 3DS system?
A: If you can run NDS roms on your 3DS with it, then yes. If it's blocked on your 3DS version, then you'll need another 3DS system to use it.

Q: Will my 3DS flashcard work?
A: No, only the NDSi flashcards listed above.

Q: Will any other flash cards work?
A: Only the ones listed in the OP. However keep in mind that flashcards such as the DSTT, Supercard DS2 and R4 SDHC Dualcore are planned to be supported in the future.

Q: I tried to do this with my cartridge and it didn't work?
A: It doesn't work with regular DS cards.

Q: Can I unbrick from a ____ brick?
A: Considering the card has access to the bootrom, yes! This can unbrick any brick (except MCU), unless you've taken a knife to the motherboard.

Q: Can I install B9S on the latest firmware with this?
A: Again, since the card has access to the bootrom, you can do this easily! Just plug in your flashcard, boot up using the magnet and button combination, and install.

Q: Does this work on the New Nintendo 2DS XL?
A: Yes!

Release
Guide
Free NTRBoot Flashing
Free B9S Installations

Here is SciresM's post about this

Please see SciresM's presentation on bootromhax.​

 

[Quantumcat]

i love you

Are you talking about me or Crystal?

 

[Deleted User]

Are you talking about me or Crystal?

you

anyways, does anybody know how long it takes to ship an AK2i from China?

nds-card.com said they shipped it on June 1st and it still hasn't been registered in the USPS tracking system

 

[Axorve]

So, not any news about release ?

I'm following this topic, but for no-english like me, too much flame, i don't understand xD

 

[Starzcream]

Glad to see you are alive

Bottom line to that troll. Stop disrespecting people by doubting their hard work and time devs put in to make the rest of our lives easier. This goes out to every troll that's complained and contributed 0 to any efforts.

 

[Deleted User]

So, not any news about release ?

I'm following this topic, but for no-english like me, too much flame, i don't understand xD

lol

Everything you need to know in a nutshell

1. No flashcards have been officially confirmed to work yet.
2. Using logic, we can infer that the Acekard 2i will work
3. No release date yet
4. Hedgeberg is working on RE for certain flashcards to get them compatible (his twitter is my source)
5. Very reputable devs who've been with the scene for years are behind this
6. It is a recovery method implemented into bootROM so no fixing it

Other than that, pretty much nothing notable

 

[Axorve]

lol

Everything you need to know in a nutshell

1. No flashcards have been officially confirmed to work yet.
2. Using logic, we can infer that the Acekard 2i will work
3. No release date yet
4. Hedgeberg is working on RE for certain flashcards to get them compatible (his twitter is my source)
5. Very reputable devs who've been with the scene for years are behind this
6. It is a recovery method implemented into bootROM so no fixing it

Other than that, pretty much nothing notable

Thank's !

 

[pixelmasher]

I like it when people argue with someone I am ignoring, it looks like they are arguing with themselves and it's funny

It's not even that. My ignore list grows all the time so I find myself going WTF is going on sometimes, but I don't care enough not to unignore. I can't stand that much stupid in a day. My brain would melt.

lol

Everything you need to know in a nutshell

1. No flashcards have been officially confirmed to work yet.
2. Using logic, we can infer that the Acekard 2i will work
3. No release date yet
4. Hedgeberg is working on RE for certain flashcards to get them compatible (his twitter is my source)
5. Very reputable devs who've been with the scene for years are behind this
6. It is a recovery method implemented into bootROM so no fixing it

Other than that, pretty much nothing notable

Good to know hedgeberg is still working on 3DS. I thought she moved on to Switch. Thanks for the info.

 

[The Catboy]

Let me clarify to all
I have no beef with the developers or any forum member.
I did not post to troll either, you can check my profile, I hardly post and never troll-like
My term for "followers" for those members posting insulting remarks and name calling
I just don't like to be insulted and I believe that is where this all spiraled out of control.
My doubts on the subject are mine alone and not meant to be insulting or derogatory to anybody especially to the developers I respect highly (even tho I don't know any of them personally) who have already given us many tools without which we would not be enjoying many benefits we have so far.
My doubts are based on feeling alone, hence the term doubt
My doubt is inspite of all that has been done and (successfully too), what is hoped to be achieved by the ntrthax may not come to fruition and therin lies my doubt.

First of all, you made it spiral out of control when you let a comment get to you. You took one comment and ran with it instead of answering the question that was asked 3 times before you replied.
Your doubts literally make no sense. Quite honestly I am either going to assume you are trolling (poorly) or just want attention. Regardless, you can't just make a bold statement, then not follow it up. You brought nothing to this conversation other than a bold statement and your hurt feelings.

you

anyways, does anybody know how long it takes to ship an AK2i from China?

nds-card.com said they shipped it on June 1st and it still hasn't been registered in the USPS tracking system

I ordered mine literally just one week ago (from this posts timestamp.) It's currently sitting in the USPS sorting center one state away from me and should be here within the next few days. So I would say about 7 days to 10 days depending on your location.

Glad to see you are alive

I've been dealing with some stuff in my personal life. This site wasn't making it any better so I ventured off for a bit to deal with those issues. I wasn't quite intending to reappear for quite some time, but you know me. I can't see a series of comments like that and not step in.

 

[Deleted User]

First of all, you made it spiral out of control when you let a comment get to you. You took one comment and ran with it instead of answering the question that was asked 3 times before you replied.
Your doubts literally make no sense. Quite honestly I am either going to assume you are trolling (poorly) or just want attention. Regardless, you can't just make a bold statement, then not follow it up. You brought nothing to this conversation other than a bold statement and your hurt feelings.

I ordered mine literally just one week ago (from this posts timestamp.) It's currently sitting in the USPS sorting center one state away from me and should be here within the next few days. So I would say about 7 days to 10 days depending on your location.

I've been dealing with some stuff in my personal life. This site wasn't making it any better so I ventured off for a bit to deal with those issues. I wasn't quite intending to reappear for quite some time, but you know me. I can't see a series of comments like that and not step in.

This upsets me...

I live in Arizona

I don't really understand tracking centers but really?

 

[The Catboy]

This upsets me...

I live in Arizona

I don't really understand tracking centers but really?
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That's actually the first time I've ever seen a package go through two centers. Mine only went through one, then sat in that spot for 4 days until it puffed into the damn state next to me.

 

[pixelmasher]

That's actually the first time I've ever seen a package go through two centers. Mine only went through one, then sat in that spot for 4 days until it puffed into the damn state next to me.

I think the Chinese tracking stuff still needs work. I had stuff "teleport" and not match up with tracking information. Nowhere near as accurate as FedEx or UPS.

 

[The Catboy]

I think the Chinese tracking stuff still needs work. I had stuff "teleport" and not match up with tracking information. Nowhere near as accurate as FedEx or UPS.

I am actually using the USPS tracking for mine because I was hoping to avoid the teleportation act. But it still "sat" in the sorting center in China, then puffed stateside.
The only thing I am upset about is that USPS was suppose to text me with all of the update and it didn't. I checked randomly to find out hit stateside.

 

[pixelmasher]

I am actually using the USPS tracking for mine because I was hoping to avoid the teleportation act. But it still "sat" in the sorting center in China, then puffed stateside.
The only thing I am upset about is that USPS was suppose to text me with all of the update and it didn't. I checked randomly to find out hit stateside.

They still need to get information from China. I was more commenting on if you're using something like amazon and FedEx or UPS deliver without ChinaPost or another Chinese shipping company being involved. I guess I should have been more clear. I think USPS is strapped for cash. Maybe UPS and other carriers having surge pricing help them regain their competence with infusion of more business.

 

[Luglige]

Oh boy, better drop my soldering iron and rebuild my 2ds.

 

[Joom]

I figured I'd post that I got my AK2i from nds-card yesterday (took about 15 days or so). It does appear to be a clone, but it works out of the box on 11.4 and the latest version of Luma. I just threw the latest version of AKAIO on it and it works perfectly for its intended purpose.

Please note that I have no idea if this will work with ntrboothax. I'm more posting this for those that ordered from nds-card and have concerns about whether or not the card itself will be functional.

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That's actually the first time I've ever seen a package go through two centers. Mine only went through one, then sat in that spot for 4 days until it puffed into the damn state next to me.

Mine went to San Francisco to Richmond, CA, then back to San Francisco before it came to me. It actually really confused me.

 

[The Catboy]

Mine went to San Francisco to Richmond, CA, then back to San Francisco before it came to me. It actually really confused me.

USPS is just weird and obtuse.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

I figured I'd post that I got my AK2i from nds-card yesterday (took about 15 days or so). It does appear to be a clone, but it works out of the box on 11.4 and the latest version of Luma. I just threw the latest version of AKAIO on it and it works perfectly for its intended purpose.

Please note that I have no idea if this will work with ntrboothax. I'm more posting this for those that ordered from nds-card and have concerns about whether or not the card itself will be functional.

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Mine went to San Francisco to Richmond, CA, then back to San Francisco before it came to me. It actually really confused me.

I just ordered one recently (even if not supported I was wanting to get one anyway). Also from nds-card

 

[Shad0w136]

I figured I'd post that I got my AK2i from nds-card yesterday (took about 15 days or so). It does appear to be a clone, but it works out of the box on 11.4 and the latest version of Luma. I just threw the latest version of AKAIO on it and it works perfectly for its intended purpose.

Please note that I have no idea if this will work with ntrboothax. I'm more posting this for those that ordered from nds-card and have concerns about whether or not the card itself will be functional.

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Mine went to San Francisco to Richmond, CA, then back to San Francisco before it came to me. It actually really confused me.

Just curious, but are there ways of telling its a clone? I did some research about it, but it told me to take of the shiny sticker in the back of the cart and type digits into the website (Acekard.com) which seems to no longer exist :|

 

[proflayton123]

It's sad to see a supposed reputable seller, selling clones..

 

[zoogie]

It's sad to see a supposed reputable seller, selling clones..

Any store that sells ds flashcards sells clones.
This is because most ds flashcards are clones.