Gaming Hardware How can I update my Nintendo 3DS XL without internet? ERROR: 003-0299

[Kasuto]

After 5 years, I decide to use my nintendo 3ds xl again, but I am surprised that it does not connect to the internet, the console is in excellent condition. Since 2 weeks ago I've tried to connect my console to the internet, but I can connect it, the version of my console is 11.6.0-39U.

Is a normal console, I didn't install any kind of hack or smth like that and I don't have the CFW thing. What can I do? I need help.

 

[Shadow#1]

After 5 years, I decide to use my nintendo 3ds xl again, but I am surprised that it does not connect to the internet, the console is in excellent condition. Since 2 weeks ago I've tried to connect my console to the internet, but I can connect it, the version of my console is 11.6.0-39U.

Is a normal console, I didn't install any kind of hack or smth like that and I don't have the CFW thing. What can I do? I need help.

Make sure it's 2.4ghz and wep or open

 

[godreborn]

use a game I'd imagine, like fragrant story. I'm sure it has the latest on it. at least, I think that will work on a non hacked console.

 

[Kasuto]

Make sure it's 2.4ghz and wep or open

It's 2.4 and wep

 

[Kasuto]

use a game I'd imagine, like fragrant story. I'm sure it has the latest on it. at least, I think that will work on a non hacked console.

idk where can i find that game

 

[Shadow#1]

idk where can i find that game

Don't use cart to get fw updates u will end up with a frankenfirmware

 

[retrospect]

iirc the Nintendo Selects version of Mario Maker has fw11.6. Not quite the latest, but pretty much the latest any game demands.

 

[Yrouel]

It specifically says disabled so even if it might seem obvious check if in the "Home/wrench" menu (icon top left) Wireless Communication is ON

 

[godreborn]

It specifically says disabled so even if it might seem obvious check if in the "Home/wrench" menu (icon top left) Wireless Communication is ON

o3ds or n3ds? I think the o3ds has a switch on the side to enable wireless?

 

[Shadow#1]

It specifically says disabled so even if it might seem obvious check if in the "Home/wrench" menu (icon top left) Wireless Communication is ON

Um the yellow led is on = wireless is on

 

[Yrouel]

Um the yellow led is on = wireless is on

TIL...

 

[zoogie]

iirc the Nintendo Selects version of Mario Maker has fw11.6. Not quite the latest, but pretty much the latest any game demands.

The highest any game would need to boot is 11.4.0. That's firmware/kernel version 2.54, which corresponds to SDK 11.6.1, the final version.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Make sure it's 2.4ghz and wep or open

What the…? The 3DS handles WPA/WPA2 just fine. Even the DSi does (for DSi software).

Don't use cart to get fw updates u will end up with a frankenfirmware

Ah… A way of updating intended by Nintendo (!) will result in frankenfirmware… because it is missing the browser (and a few others)? You should have informed Nintendo about their inability to do updates correctly…
A cart update will work just fine to ensure a cart with higher requirements will boot. Would be nonsense otherwise.



But… there is this:

The highest any game would need to boot is 11.4.0. That's firmware/kernel version 2.54, which corresponds to SDK 11.6.1, the final version.

If connecting to the internet doesn't work, what is the point of updating to latest version? Everything offline should work just fine.
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@Kasuto
As for the wireless failure: Does the yellow LED stay on all the time? Or does it spontaneously turn on and off when moving the console or changing the upper screen position (opening angle)? Such a hardware problem could lead to "The wireless connection is disabled" – my test console does this sometimes.

If there is no such problem:
Did you try multiple access points? Maybe try a hotspot created with a computer or a phone.
The WiFi card on old 3DS models can be replaced. Try all software options first!

 

[assassinz]

It's 2.4 and wep

Set your 3DS to WPA/WPA2.
I think the only reason to use WEP settings is for playing NDS wifi games on 3DS.

Also, the 3ds system is only compatible with 802.11 b/g mode, if your wifi router is set to only 802.11 n, OR 802.11 g/n it won't connect with 3DS.