Hacking [POLL] otpless brick ratio

[gamesquest1]

apearantly he used the 2.5 installer instead of 2.5.1, but. i thing he also use the arm9payloads from before the update 7 days ago, so chances are thats what did the brick, and he doesnt have a nand backup, i dont remember if plailect guide recommends doing a nand backup before installing optless, but if it doesnt, it should.

is there any other way to unbrick it with a hardmod, fixing whatever the error broke?, and with the latest versions of the installer and the payloads, is there no longer any chances of brick?

well apparently it is fixed in the latest build, if he followed the guide then he should have a nand backup, its in among the first things you do (from the first point its possible i.e once your at 9.2) check with him, and get him to check his SD card for the nand backup made at this point in the guide

1. All versions above 9.2.0 should do 9.2.0 Downgrade at this point, before proceeding
2. Open Decrypt9WIP (This can sometimes take a few tries)
   • If you cannot launch Decrypt9WIP after many tries, you most likely have a partial downgrade and should refer to the 9.2.0 Downgrade page
3. Go to "SysNAND Options", then "SysNAND Backup/Restore"
4. Perform a "NAND Backup (min size)" and backup your NAND to NANDmin.bin
5. Return to the Main Menu

 

[Halvorsen]

Whoa what? I been out of the loop for a couple months since the Vita got hacked we don't need the otp anymore? How does that work

All that was useful was the hash of the OTP, which can be readable during reboots on new 3DS systems, even on higher firmwares.

 

[consolex]

Don't work on my new3DS
https://gbatemp.net/threads/downgrade-2-1-otp-new3ds-dont-work.440383/

 

[The Catboy]

Don't work on my new3DS
https://gbatemp.net/threads/downgrade-2-1-otp-new3ds-dont-work.440383/

What error are you getting? What is your current OFW?

 

[Aurshur]

I'm still on an ancient Menuhax + Gateway emunand setup, and I'm considering going the a9lh route with my n3ds, but I'd just like to know what was the 'human error' that caused the bricks?

I've got downgraded system settings on my 9.2 sysnand, along with patched AGB firm, are these things I need to restore before trying an OTPless a9lh?

 

[consolex]

What error are you getting? What is your current OFW?

Firm 9.2 or 9.2

Error is here on my NAND header first

Because
Step #3: injecting CTRNAND transfert image
Switching out NAND header first.....

Auto CTRNAND Transfert : Failed !!!

tested the methods Next:
11.0 -Downgrade Emunand> 2.1> OTPHelper with Several formatting.... DON'T WORK
-Downgrade Emunand 9.2> 2.1> OTPHelper with Several formatting.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.2> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 9.2 sysnand OK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 9.2> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Débrickage Manuel Pyton via nand.fat16.xorpad / nand.fat16.0x4.xorpad + inject sysnand hardmod....DON'T WORK

 

[shadowfocus603]

Firm 9.2 or 9.2

Error is here on my NAND header first

Because
Step #3: injecting CTRNAND transfert image
Switching out NAND header first.....

Auto CTRNAND Transfert : Failed !!!

tested the methods Next:
11.0 -Downgrade Emunand> 2.1> OTPHelper with Several formatting.... DON'T WORK
-Downgrade Emunand 9.2> 2.1> OTPHelper with Several formatting.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.2> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 9.2 sysnand OK
-Injection CTR Transfer 9.0> 9.2> 2.1 sysnand.... DON'T WORK
-Débrickage Manuel Pyton via nand.fat16.xorpad / nand.fat16.0x4.xorpad + inject sysnand hardmod....DON'T WORK

Direct from guide:
Part 2 (2.1.0)
Plailect edited this page 13 days ago · 6 revisions


This part is only required for Old 3DS or 2DS. If you are on a New 3DS, skip to Part 3 - A9LH.