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.​

 

[Dimensional]

It would have been nice if they released the installer for the flashcarts they do support, and will release more installers as they go. Especially with the release of the n2DS now.

 

[Ironknight]

It would have been nice if they released the installer for the flashcarts they do support, and will release more installers as they go. Especially with the release of the n2DS now.

"But then the supported ones will get bought in bulk, boo hoo"

 

[Deleted User]

"But then the supported ones will get bought in bulk, boo hoo"

Acekard2is are nearly out of stock at nds-card.com - if more cards than just Acekard can be used it prevents a Cubic Ninja-esque scalping

 

[Quantumcat]

Normatt is just going to be another Hykem or Team Salt. Lots of hype but at the end of the day no release. He should never have mentioned anything until he was ready to release soon.

 

[VashTS]

Normatt is just going to be another Hykem or Team Salt. Lots of hype but at the end of the day no release. He should never have mentioned anything until he was ready to release soon.

last i heard, good news. nothing more nothing less. normatt will release, i have faith (not facts FYI)

 

[Ronhero]

Could you link to a tutorial? My brother has a Luma 3DS.

turn the 3ds off and then hold A+R+L+Up and turn on. Update to 11.5 and then follow the dsi transfer guide

 

[RedBlueGreen]

Normatt is just going to be another Hykem or Team Salt. Lots of hype but at the end of the day no release. He should never have mentioned anything until he was ready to release soon.

I'm sure there will be a release eventually, but I definitely agree with your other point. We know it's confirmed to work with AK2i so there's no reason not to release IF it's done. It might seem unfair to only release it for Acekard at first (with other flashcards following) but it's a lot more practical than waiting for compatibility with other flashcards, both because some consoles will be repairable (and repair services can be cheaper) and it won't keep people waiting a long time for something that might not work. Not releasing it doesn't help the flashcard supply either because scalpers will still buy up a bunch in anticipation of release, regardless of if only AK2i works.

TL;DR there is no practical reason not to release it if it's ready, even if it's AK2i only.

 

[democracy]

I'm sure there will be a release eventually, but I definitely agree with your other point. We know it's confirmed to work with AK2i so there's no reason not to release IF it's done. It might seem unfair to only release it for Acekard at first (with other flashcards following) but it's a lot more practical than waiting for compatibility with other flashcards, both because some consoles will be repairable (and repair services can be cheaper) and it won't keep people waiting a long time for something that might not work. Not releasing it doesn't help the flashcard supply either because scalpers will still buy up a bunch in anticipation of release, regardless of if only AK2i works.

TL;DR there is no practical reason not to release it if it's ready, even if it's AK2i only.

Agreed (unless your a punk, that a good reason to not release to I guess...) Maybe Normatt is secretly rovo89?

I'm also beginning to have doubts now too about the validity of this thing...

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Normatt is just going to be another Hykem or Team Salt. Lots of hype but at the end of the day no release. He should never have mentioned anything until he was ready to release soon.

Agreed... What's really absurd? The way hes gone about and done thing's, I don't know they guy but now my limited perception of the guy.... can't help but feel like he's acting like a bit of an ass hole... (sorry)

Don't know if that's what he was looking to achieve... but what do you expect? I'm sure i'm not the only one who feels this way either... so it begs the question....is that's what he was trying to achieve? He needs a PR manager! lol

 

[jerbear64]

Normatt is just going to be another Hykem or Team Salt. Lots of hype but at the end of the day no release. He should never have mentioned anything until he was ready to release soon.

The main issue is that we've heard absolutely nothing since release. Apace Thunder announced RocketLauncher recently, and he's keeping us all updated periodically. The ntrboothax team, in comparison, has said nothing. What little information we have is from the placeholder page, which is the only reason we know a powersaves can be used.

If we at least had one update in the months this has been announced for, I'm sure people would be a lot less impatient.

 

[dpad_5678]

65 fuckin pages of

User1: When is this being released already??
User2: stfu impatient fucker
User1: kys

 

[DarkDante]

Every time I read this type of posts I get more exited and impressed. Is amazing how this guys find ways to do this stuff. Even with a fucking magnet.

 

[Quantumcat]

Every time I read this type of posts I get more exited and impressed. Is amazing how this guys find ways to do this stuff. Even with a fucking magnet.

The magnet doesn't really have anything to do with anything, it just makes the console think it is in sleep mode.

 

[DarkDante]

The magnet doesn't really have anything to do with anything, it just makes the console think it is in sleep mode.

That's right. Lol for me is amazing.

 

[failzers]

Acekard2is are nearly out of stock at nds-card.com - if more cards than just Acekard can be used it prevents a Cubic Ninja-esque scalping

That's because Cubic Ninja physical copys were barely pressed in the first place, so they were rare even before an exploit.

 

[Deleted User]

That's because Cubic Ninja physical copys were barely pressed in the first place, so they were rare even before an exploit.

flashed*

 

[zoogie]

That's because Cubic Ninja physical copys were barely pressed in the first place, so they were rare even before an exploit.

Cubic Ninja was actually reprinted in 2016 at the request of gamestop and sold there as "pre-owned" games.

I don't see why ak2i couldn't be reprinted if demand keeps rising. They've been cloned before.

 

[jerbear64]

Cubic Ninja was actually reprinted in 2016 at the request of gamestop and sold there as "pre-owned" games.

I don't see why ak2i couldn't be reprinted if demand keeps rising. They've been cloned before.

Aren't the ones on nds-card.com reprints anyways?

 

[zoogie]

Aren't the ones on nds-card.com reprints anyways?

I'm sure they are but how long ago were they reprinted? Seems like he expects them not to be restocked given the "Naked AK2i cards are not many" blurb on his site.

And lol at the comments on the ak2i product page:

Product Reviews
Posted by Jean-Sébastien Duchesne 07/23/2017
Will it be compatible for the ntrboothax/magnethax For the NEW 2ds XL thanks
Reply:Yes, you are right
Posted by Tyrone 07/16/2017
Is this card compatibility with ntrboothax/magnethax?? thxxx
Reply:yes

How would he know? If he had the ntrboot beta, I don't see why he wouldn't pre-flash the cards already.

 

[jerbear64]

How would he know? If he had the ntrboot beta, I don't see why he wouldn't pre-flash the cards already.

He's probably going off of the same speculation the rest of us have been going off of. I understand there are beta builds for ak2i but even barring that there was strong evidence for ak2i's working with ntrboothax.

 

[RibShark]

Aren't the ones on nds-card.com reprints anyways?

By reprints do you mean clones? I bought a card from there the other day and it's not delivered yet. If it is a clone, will it work as well as the original?