Homebrew [Release] freeShop - open source eShop alternative

[lisreal2401]

I'm currently trying to dump the enctitlekeys for two games unavailable on the freeshop using DumpCIATicketkeys.py - it always spits out this
http://puu.sh/rBauX/e3d061c6b5.png

I tried dumping my decrypted title keys with Decrypt9 but the only valid titles are titles that I know for a fact are not linked to this nand. All of them are JPN and it was dumped from a US Emunand. Any clue to why that's happening?

http://puu.sh/rBazH/ebce78e11c.png

 

[Stack3r]

I noticed my freeshop has been freezing my system if a move to another game, is anyone else having this problem?

 

[OrGoN3]

You'll notice CIAngel and FBI don't have metadata on these titles. You have to input title ids and it doesn't give you a name, icon, or anything about what's being installed. freeShop needs changes for this to function because it expects that data.

EDIT: once I update my eShop crawler, most the metadata should be in the cache, but it will still be a little behind with newer titles.

Thank you for clarifying! I did check out the FAQ and read that part, but as I mentioned, I had the encTitleKeys.bin, and all the data locally as I purchased the title, so I was wondering if it was just because there were no icons/names associated with the titleid to populate with yet. Thanks for clearing that up, good sir!

 

[pokebud]

I noticed my freeshop has been freezing my system if a move to another game, is anyone else having this problem?

yup came here to post the same, it was my music, which never had a problem before but once I removed it everything started working perfectly again.

 

[TheCruel]

There is indeed some music threading problems, I wouldn't suggest using it yet. That's why I haven't really promoted it or added music selection to UI.

 

[q9p]

I wonder how long it will take them to get sun and moon?

With it being such a huge title, expect it in a day.

 

[methamz]

I just updated to 2.1.3 and got error message.

"No title keys found. Make sure you have keys in sdmc:/3ds/data/freeShop/keys/
Manually copy keys to the directory or check settings to enter a Url for downloading title keys."

What should I do?

 

[Deleted User]

set a URL via QR code again.

 

[methamz]

set a URL via QR code again.

Sorry, Im new about this. How can I find QR code?

 

[Deleted User]

go to that titlekey site and get it. (Dont say the name)

 

[Quantumcat]

Sorry, Im new about this. How can I find QR code?

1. Google 3ds titlekeys
2. click the green part of the orange button that looks like a little QR code.
3. A QR code will fill your screen. Leave it for a moment.
4. Open freeShop and go to Settings (cog)
5. Go to the Updates tab
6. Tap the little grey QR code button on the left of the touch screen
7. The camera will open.
8. Scan the big QR code on your cmputer screen from the titlekeys site.
9. Close and reopen freeShop.
   
10. The games will all be ready to search.

 

[TankedThomas]

I apologise if this has been asked before but I could not find an answer from my time searching.

I started using freeShop basically as a way to try games that don't have demos that I was curious about (and to get a patch for Yo-kai Watch because the freeShop download worked even though the regular eShop download didn't work. The irony), but now the regular eShop thinks I've bought those games.
From my understanding, it'll fail if I try to download them from the eShop, but is there any possible way to clear that so that I can actually pay for the games I've decided I want to (legally) own, or am I now stuck with only being able to pirate those games?

 

[Shadow#1]

I apologise if this has been asked before but I could not find an answer from my time searching.

I started using freeShop basically as a way to try games that don't have demos that I was curious about (and to get a patch for Yo-kai Watch because the freeShop download worked even though the regular eShop download didn't work. The irony), but now the regular eShop thinks I've bought those games.
From my understanding, it'll fail if I try to download them from the eShop, but is there any possible way to clear that so that I can actually pay for the games I've decided I want to (legally) own, or am I now stuck with only being able to pirate those games?

Yea system format will fix that

 

[Jayro]

I'm running the newest version of FreeShop, but I can't seem to find DLC or game updates. Am I blind, or too stupid and missing something? Please post screenshots if you can tell me where to find what I've asked for, it will help greatly.

 

[TankedThomas]

Yea system format will fix that

Aside from, you know, wiping all my apps, games and save data, I meant... :\

 

[Shadow#1]

Aside from, you know, wiping all my apps, games and save data, I meant... :\

Well being a filthy pirate u just have to take the blows as they come

 

[TankedThomas]

Well being a filthy pirate u just have to take the blows as they come

Some help you are.

A whole bunch of the games on freeShop aren't even available in the regular eShop here because they were removed or never released. I'd pay for them if I could. The rest of them I'd download demos for them if I could, but when I can't find reviews on obscure games and have no idea if they're worth buying, you bet I'm going to download them to try them out before buying, and if I can buy a game, I will buy it, unless I don't want it, in which case I will still delete the pirated version.

So call me a filthy pirate as much as you want, but as far as I'm concerned, there must be a way to reverse this negative effect without formatting the whole system. Such a destructive method is rarely necessary, and suggesting that as the only way to fix it... that just seems ignorant/immature.

 

[Quantumcat]

I apologise if this has been asked before but I could not find an answer from my time searching.

I started using freeShop basically as a way to try games that don't have demos that I was curious about (and to get a patch for Yo-kai Watch because the freeShop download worked even though the regular eShop download didn't work. The irony), but now the regular eShop thinks I've bought those games.
From my understanding, it'll fail if I try to download them from the eShop, but is there any possible way to clear that so that I can actually pay for the games I've decided I want to (legally) own, or am I now stuck with only being able to pirate those games?

I know you can because when I tried VVVVVV I loved it so much it would be so wrong not to buy it, so I asked how to do it and someone told me, followed their steps and I was able to buy it. I think maybe using FBI to delete the ticket and deleting the game data from Settings -> Software ->3DS software.

Edit: also sounds like whoever responded to you was really rude - I couldn't see because I have them ignored - suggest you do likewise

 

[TankedThomas]

I know you can because when I tried VVVVVV I loved it so much it would be so wrong not to buy it, so I asked how to do it and someone told me, followed their steps and I was able to buy it. I think maybe using FBI to delete the ticket and deleting the game data from Settings -> Software ->3DS software.

Thanks! I'll look into it. That sounds like the most sensible approach, but I wanted to ask before I started poking around at tickets and destroying something necessary.

 

[Xyphoseos]

https://github.com/Cruel/freeShop/releases

This is homebrew software designed to imitate Nintendo's eShop. It allows you to browse and search games, and download ones you own (i.e. games for which you have the titlekey).

Usage:
1. Install the CIA file on your CFW of choice (preferably one removing region restrictions). Do NOT ask about CFW issues in this thread.
2. Put an encTitleKeys.bin file in the directory sdmc:/3ds/data/freeShop/keys/ or go to update settings in freeShop and add a URL to auto-download (recommended).
3. Launch freeShop and enjoy.

Spoiler: Build instructions

This is perhaps over-simplified. I'll be more thorough later. This is mostly for linux, building on Windows will be difficult.

1. Install devkitARM, including ctrulib and citro3d.

2. Build cpp3ds. This script shows how to build it on ubuntu. This includes downloading precompiled portlibs/tools. (if you use Arch it's on AUR)

3. Set CPP3DS env variable to the dir with cpp3ds build (containing lib/include dirs)

4. Build/install libarchive (to portlibs dir) and freeShop as detailed in this script.

FAQs

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

Q: Is there a 3dsx version?
A: No, and with the elevated permissions needed, it's not worth the trouble.

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: Not yet. It's currently unknown how to go into sleep mode without interrupting network services.

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

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.

I have a problem... Freeshop say wrong title key... I'm sure to use enctitle.key.bin
help me
(PS: It's possible to use it in sysnand 9.2?)