From 74e59a0674f4636bbb9722dbf2e8df659de43e11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tekas Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2017 15:23:40 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] 9.2.0 or lower firmware is no longer required --- Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md | 15 +++++++-------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md b/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md index 03db22f..1b72fb9 100644 --- a/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md +++ b/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ ## How to Dump and Decrypt 3DS Cartridges -There are two methods to dump game cartridges to run in Citra. Detailed instructions are below for using either method, but in quick summary, the first method involves using [Decrypt9WIP](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP) on a 3DS with a system version below 9.2 or with [arm9loaderhax](https://plailect.github.io/Guide/) installed. This is the recommended method, but there is another way to dump games and applications using [braindump](https://gbatemp.net/threads/braindump-userland-game-dumping.407332/). Braindump is easy to set up, user-friendly, and compatible with newer system versions, but is also lossy and less reliable so it doesn't always work. +There are two methods to dump game cartridges to run in Citra. Detailed instructions are below for using either method, but in quick summary, the first method requires booting into [Decrypt9WIP](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP) on a 3DS console, and the second uses the [braindump](https://gbatemp.net/threads/braindump-userland-game-dumping.407332/) homebrew app accessed via the [homebrew launcher](https://smealum.github.io/3ds/). **You must have a 3DS for this, you cannot use a PC alone.** @@ -9,19 +9,18 @@ Dumping a cartridge does not dump DLC and updates for that cartridge. Those are --- ### Method 1: Decrypt9WIP -By far the most reliable method of dumping game cartridges, but also by far the most complicated to up. +By far the most reliable method of dumping game cartridges. #### Required tools -- [Decrypt9WIP](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP) -- 3DS system with 9.2.0-20 or lower, or arm9loaderhax +- 3DS system with the ability to boot into [Decrypt9WIP](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP); Read its [readme](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP#how-to-run-this--entry-points) on how to do this using one of the various entry points. - SD card with enough space to hold the dump; 8GB or higher recommended - SD card reader (preferred), or a way to use wireless file transfer #### Instructions -1. Set up Decrypt9WIP using one of the various entry points. [Read its readme](https://github.com/d0k3/Decrypt9WIP#how-to-run-this--entry-points) on how to do this. +1. Boot the 3DS to Decrypt9WIP. 2. Create a folder at the root of the 3DS SD card called `files9`. 3. Create a folder inside `files9` called `D9Game`. -4. Put the SD card into the 3DS. +4. Insert the SD card into the 3DS. 5. Insert the game cartridge to be dumped into the 3DS. 6. From the root Decrypt9 menu, choose `Gamecart Dumper Options`, then `Dump & Decrypt Cart (trim)`. 7. Once this process completes, the game will be a .3ds file inside `/files9/D9Game` and is immediately usable with Citra. @@ -29,10 +28,10 @@ By far the most reliable method of dumping game cartridges, but also by far the --- ### Method 2: braindump -Any system with [Homebrew Launcher](http://smealum.github.io/3ds/) access can use braindump to dump cartridges. This method is much simpler and more user-friendly than the previous method, but comes with two caveats: +Any system with [Homebrew Launcher](http://smealum.github.io/3ds/) access can use braindump to dump cartridges. This method is a little more user-friendly than the previous method, but comes with two caveats: 1. Digitally installed games that were released after the introduction of system version 9.6 cannot be dumped using braindump. -2. Braindump can't access all of the game's information, so it generates fake metadata. That is usually good enough for Citra, [__but not always__](https://github.com/neobrain/braindump/issues/24). If you find the game from braindump doesn't work (while others can play it), or you need a lossless dump for better compatibility, please use Decrypt9WIP instead. +2. Braindump can't access all of the game's information, so it generates fake metadata. That is usually good enough for Citra, [__but not always__](https://github.com/neobrain/braindump/issues/24). If you find the game from braindump doesn't work (while others can play it), or you need a lossless dump for better compatibility, then you need to use method #1 to dump your cartridge. #### Required tools - [braindump](https://gbatemp.net/threads/braindump-userland-game-dumping.407332/)