Hacking Using FBI to play a .3ds file?

[Reals121]

I have used the 3ds.guide website and installed luma and fbi onto my 3ds. But I am having issues - I have a backup of a game which I want to install on my 3ds. Obviously FBI only accepts .cia files.

How do I convert .3ds files into .cia so that I can install it using FBI?
ORR... is there an easier drag drop mechanism to play .3ds files right away (something like what gateway does?)

 

[MushGuy]

Just use Freeshop (install it with FBI), look for that game and install it.

 

[Lacius]

You need to convert the 3ds file to a cia file. An easier alternative would be to just download the cia file or use freeShop to download the game straight from your 3DS.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-freeshop-open-source-eshop-alternative.426573/

 

[Reals121]

You need to convert the 3ds file to a cia file. An easier alternative would be to just download the cia file or use freeShop to download the game straight from your 3DS.

see about that..

everytime I use freeshop it takes me right to the full proper nintendo eshop - did I do something wrong in the installation?

 

[Lacius]

see about that..

everytime I use freeshop it takes me right to the full proper nintendo eshop - did I do something wrong in the installation?

While in freeShop, did you scan the encTitleKeys.bin QR code from that 3DS title key website?

 

[Reals121]

While in freeShop, did you scan the encTitleKeys.bin QR code from that 3DS title key website?

ah thanks man, that was a nudge in the right direction. Googled up what you said, and found the solution.

Are there any homebrews that you find interesting? I was looking for a NDS and NES emu, but have not found anything seemingly stable?

 

[Reals121]

Would still like some advice on converting .3ds to .cia?

 

[ItsKipz]

Would still like some advice on converting .3ds to .cia?

AFAIK not possible, also very inconvenient.

 

[Reals121]

AFAIK not possible, also very inconvenient.

hmm fair enough. However, in that case how do people get hold of titles that are not available on the freeshop?

I dont really care much about .3ds files - but I am finding that freeshop hasnt got some titles e.g. NFS The run. Is there a way getting hold of these? Or am I not looking for it the right way on the shop app?

 

[innercy]

Would still like some advice on converting .3ds to .cia?

i use this all the time:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-3ds-simple-cia-converter.384559/

 

[Reals121]

i use this all the time:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-3ds-simple-cia-converter.384559/

haha man, I TRIED that. But seriously, some of the stuff went waaay over my head. All this slotkey business is just tricky for a 3ds homebrew noob like me.

 

[osm70]

Try this:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-convert-3ds-files-into-cia-11-2-0-n3ds.454960/

 

[dAVID_]

Try this:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-convert-3ds-files-into-cia-11-2-0-n3ds.454960/

I was about to say GodMode9.

 

[Reals121]

Try this:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-how-to-convert-3ds-files-into-cia-11-2-0-n3ds.454960/

Thanks, that looks a lot easier to follow with clearer instructions.
Just one question - will it be risky playing these converted games online?

 

[dAVID_]

Nah, cias don't use private headers.

 

[Mikemk]

Just one question - will it be risky playing these converted games online?

No risk if an update is installed. If there's no update, Nintendo can detect version 0 with a generated header.

As for games not on freeshop, they bought and dumped them, and didn't upload the title key.
The slotx* files are decryption keys that you have to either dump yourself or download from a piracy site.

 

[Reals121]

No risk if an update is installed. If there's no update, Nintendo can detect version 0 with a generated header.

As for games not on freeshop, they bought and dumped them, and didn't upload the title key.
The slotx* files are decryption keys that you have to either dump yourself or download from a piracy site.

Right I understand. Is there a way of updating the game post fbi installation? Or to check if its the most updated version and thus safe?

 

[osm70]

No risk if an update is installed. If there's no update, Nintendo can detect version 0 with a generated header.

As for games not on freeshop, they bought and dumped them, and didn't upload the title key.
The slotx* files are decryption keys that you have to either dump yourself or download from a piracy site.

Some games are card only and they never were on the eshop.

And FBI says some of freeshop games are on version 0.

 

[xile6]

AFAIK not possible, also very inconvenient.

Very possible lol.

I found some guides before and some was alot to do. But now there some basic ones that are easy

 

[goldensun87]

I'm surprised no one mentioned 3dsconv. Here you go buddy .

https://github.com/ihaveamac/3dsconv/releases

It is a command-line program on Windows, so just drag and drop your .3ds file, and you're good to go .