3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual - Revision history

Ihaveahax: Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

2025-07-30T17:13:33Z

Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

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	A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.		A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.

	{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew]] Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}		{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew}} Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}		{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}

	{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew]]}}		{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew}}}}

	{{Short description\|Advanced system restoration process}}		{{Short description\|Advanced system restoration process}}

Ihaveahax: Text replacement - "\[https:\/\/discord(.gg|.com\/invite)\/(MWxPgEp|C29hYvh|nintendohomebrew) (.*?)\]" to "$3"

2025-07-28T04:34:24Z

Text replacement - "\[https:\/\/discord(.gg|.com\/invite)\/(MWxPgEp|C29hYvh|nintendohomebrew) (.*?)\]" to "$3"

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	A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.		A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.

	{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew] Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}		{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew]] Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}		{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}

	{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew]}}		{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew]]}}

	{{Short description\|Advanced system restoration process}}		{{Short description\|Advanced system restoration process}}

Ajl721: Cleared up wording so people (hopefully) don't follow the regular CTRTransfer page when sent the manual one instead.

2025-06-21T06:00:41Z

Cleared up wording so people (hopefully) don't follow the regular CTRTransfer page when sent the manual one instead.

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	{{hatnote\|This is not the same as a CTRTransfer - it is harder to perform and not needed in most cases.<br>For instructions on a regular CTRTransfer, see [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|the main CTRTransfer page.]]}}		{{hatnote\|This is not the same as a CTRTransfer - it is harder to perform and not needed in most cases.<br> Please only continue this guide if you were specifically sent this exact page or instructed to follow it. For instructions on a regular CTRTransfer, see [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|the main CTRTransfer page.]]}}

	A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.		A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.

Doge 2: we can only paste out of a virtual path, not copy or move

2025-02-21T03:12:29Z

we can only paste out of a virtual path, not copy or move

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	# Move the cursor onto <code>essential.exefs</code> and press {{B\|Y}} to copy it		# Move the cursor onto <code>essential.exefs</code> and press {{B\|Y}} to copy it
	# Go back out to the drive list, then go into <code>[0:] SDCARD</code>/<code>gm9/in</code>		# Go back out to the drive list, then go into <code>[0:] SDCARD</code>/<code>gm9/in</code>
	# Press {{B\|Y}}, ~~and choose~~ to <code>~~Copy path(s)~~</code>		# Press {{B\|Y}}, then {{B\|A}} to paste <code>essential.exefs</code>
	# Press the {{B\|HOME}} button, then go into <code>Scripts...</code> and select <code>manual_transfer</code>		# Press the {{B\|HOME}} button, then go into <code>Scripts...</code> and select <code>manual_transfer</code>
	#* You may choose yourself whether to restore optional data or not, unless you were linked to this by another page that says what to pick		#* You may choose yourself whether to restore optional data or not, unless you were linked to this by another page that says what to pick

StarlitSkies: script was updated to use gm9/in instead of gm9/out, so reflecting change here

2024-10-05T05:14:54Z

script was updated to use gm9/in instead of gm9/out, so reflecting change here

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	=== What You Need ===		=== What You Need ===

			* A 3DS console that can access [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]]
			* If console-unique files are missing but you have an external backup: The <code>essential.exefs</code> from this console
	* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].		* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].
	* The latest version of [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nh-server/scripts/main/3DS/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9]		* The latest version of [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nh-server/scripts/main/3DS/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9]
	** To download, right-click/long-press the link and select the <code>Save link as...</code> or similar, then rename the downloaded file to <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> if it is not named exactly that)		** To download, right-click/long-press the link and select the <code>Save link as...</code> or similar, then rename the downloaded file to <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> if it is not named exactly that)

	=== Section I - Manual CTRTransfer ===		=== Section I - Manual CTRTransfer ===
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	# Power off the console, remove the SD card, and connect it to your computer		# Power off the console, remove the SD card, and connect it to your computer
	# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now		# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now
	# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer's <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/~~out~~</code>		# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer's <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/in</code>
	# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/scripts</code>		# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/scripts</code>
	# Put your SD card back into your console		# Put your SD card back into your console
	# Hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your console. This will launch GodMode9		# Hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
	# Navigate into the drive <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>		# Navigate into the drive <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
	# ~~Press {{B\|A}} on~~ <code>essential.exefs</code> and ~~select '''Copy~~ to 0:/gm9/~~out'''~~		# Move the cursor onto <code>essential.exefs</code> and press {{B\|Y}} to copy it
	# Press {{B\|A}} to ~~continue~~		# Go back out to the drive list, then go into <code>[0:] SDCARD</code>/<code>gm9/in</code>
			# Press {{B\|Y}}, and choose to <code>Copy path(s)</code>
	# Press the {{B\|HOME}} button, then go into <code>Scripts...</code> and select <code>manual_transfer</code>		# Press the {{B\|HOME}} button, then go into <code>Scripts...</code> and select <code>manual_transfer</code>
			#* You may choose yourself whether to restore optional data or not, unless you were linked to this by another page that says what to pick
	# Wait for the script to complete, and then press {{B\|A}} when it asks to reboot		# Wait for the script to complete, and then press {{B\|A}} when it asks to reboot
	# You should reach the HOME Menu without issues		# You should reach the HOME Menu without issues

StarlitSkies: change link to nh-server/scripts github instead of eiphax, and make instructions on downloading clearer

2024-09-29T01:28:20Z

change link to nh-server/scripts github instead of eiphax, and make instructions on downloading clearer

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	* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].		* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].
	* The [https://~~3ds~~.~~eiphax~~.~~tech~~/~~assets~~/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9] ~~script.~~		* The latest version of [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nh-server/scripts/main/3DS/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9]
	**(To download, right-click the link and select the ~~option '~~Save ~~As', 'Save Target As', 'Save Link As',~~ or similar.)		** To download, right-click/long-press the link and select the <code>Save link as...</code> or similar, then rename the downloaded file to <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> if it is not named exactly that)

	=== Section I - Manual CTRTransfer ===		=== Section I - Manual CTRTransfer ===

ItsCrocoSwine: add category Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

2024-09-06T18:12:19Z

add category Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

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	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
			[[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]]

StarlitSkies: Change instructions to match overhaul of manual_transfer.gm9, remove warning against region-changing, and minor formatting/style fixes

2024-08-11T23:13:44Z

Change instructions to match overhaul of manual_transfer.gm9, remove warning against region-changing, and minor formatting/style fixes

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	{{hatnote\|This is not the same as a CTRTransfer - it is harder to perform and not needed in most cases.<br>For instructions on a regular CTRTransfer, see [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|the main CTRTransfer page.]]}}		{{hatnote\|This is not the same as a CTRTransfer - it is harder to perform and not needed in most cases.<br>For instructions on a regular CTRTransfer, see [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|the main CTRTransfer page.]]}}

	A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of ~~the~~ CTRTransfer used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, ~~and said images can be found on~~ the ~~CTRTransfer page~~.		A '''manual CTRTransfer''' is an advanced version of a CTRTransfer, used to restore more parts of the system software. It uses the same CTRTransfer images as the regular version, but overwrites the entire CTRNAND instead of just replacing the files that are most prone to damage.

	{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew] Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}		{{critical\|This is an advanced process that should only be used when all other options are exhausted.<br>It can be destructive if done incorrectly, so use caution.<br>If you run into any issues or do not understand something, join the [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew] Discord server and ask, in English, for help.}}

	==Instructions==		== Instructions ==

	===What You Need===		=== What You Need ===

	{{critical\|Make absolute certain that the CTRTransfer image you use for this matches your console's '''original''' region. If you are at all unsure what your original region is, check your console's serial number against [[3dbrew:Serials\|this page.]]}}
	* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].		* A CTRTransfer image from [[3DS:CTRTransfer#What_You_Need\|here]] that matches your model and region. This requires a torrent client such as [https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php qBittorrent] or [https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Deluge].
	* The [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/assets/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9] script.		* The [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/assets/manual_transfer.gm9 manual_transfer.gm9] script.
	**(To download, right-click the link and select the option 'Save As', 'Save Target As', 'Save Link As', or similar.)		**(To download, right-click the link and select the option 'Save As', 'Save Target As', 'Save Link As', or similar.)

	===Section I - Manual CTRTransfer===		=== Section I - Manual CTRTransfer ===

	# Power off the console, remove the SD card, and connect it to your computer		# Power off the console, remove the SD card, and connect it to your computer
	# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now		# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now
	# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>		# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer's <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>
	# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/~~out~~</code>		# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/scripts</code>
	# Put your SD card back into your console		# Put your SD card back into your console
	# ~~Power the console on~~ while holding {{B\|START}}		# Hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
	# ~~You should boot~~ into ~~GodMode9. Once you do, locate~~ <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> ~~and select it with~~ {{B\|A}}		# Navigate into the drive <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
	~~# Locate~~ essential.exefs~~. Select it with A, then~~ select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''		# Press {{B\|A}} on <code>essential.exefs</code> and select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''
	# ~~Once this is done, go back to the GodMode9 main window, then locate <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and select it with~~ {{B\|A}}		# Press {{B\|A}} to continue
	# ~~Locate~~ the <code>~~manual_transfer~~.~~gm9~~</code> ~~file you put in~~ <code>~~sd:/gm9/out~~</code>		# Press the {{B\|HOME}} button, then go into <code>Scripts...</code> and select <code>manual_transfer</code>
	~~# Select this file, then select '''Execute Script'''~~		# Wait for the script to complete, and then press {{B\|A}} when it asks to reboot
	# Wait for the script to complete		# You should reach the HOME Menu without issues

	{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}		{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}

	{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew]}}		{{info\|If this did not fix your issue, you may have a hardware issue or serious software issue that will require further attention. Need some help? Ask us on Discord: [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew]}}

StarlitSkies: deleting config savegame is redundant; minor wording fixes

2023-08-03T05:54:56Z

deleting config savegame is redundant; minor wording fixes

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	# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now		# If you do not already have [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] on your SD card, take the time to get it now
	# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>		# Once the CTRTransfer image is downloaded, place the CTRTransfer <code>.bin</code> and <code>.bin.sha</code> files in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>
	# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/out</code> ~~on your SD card~~		# Copy the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you downloaded into <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>
	# Put your SD card back in your console		# Put your SD card back into your console
	# Power the console on while holding {{B\|START}}		# Power the console on while holding {{B\|START}}
	# You should boot into GodMode9. Once you do, locate <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> and select it with {{B\|A}}		# You should boot into GodMode9. Once you do, locate <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> and select it with {{B\|A}}
	# Locate essential.exefs. Select it with A, then select ~~<code>~~Copy to 0:/gm9/out~~</code>~~		# Locate essential.exefs. Select it with A, then select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''
	# Once this is done, go back to the GodMode9 main window, then locate <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and select it with {{B\|A}}		# Once this is done, go back to the GodMode9 main window, then locate <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and select it with {{B\|A}}
	# Locate the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you put in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>		# Locate the <code>manual_transfer.gm9</code> file you put in <code>sd:/gm9/out</code>
	# Select this file, then select Execute Script		# Select this file, then select '''Execute Script'''
	# Wait for the script to complete		# Wait for the script to complete

	~~===Section II - Delete system config savedata===~~

	This section will reset your system configuration to its defaults. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. This is necessary to prevent known issues relating to extended memory mode and applets on some devices.

	~~# Exit the script so that the <code>sd:/gm9/out</code> folder is visible~~
	~~# Press {{B\|X}} on the CTRTransfer <code>.bin</code> file to delete it~~
	~~# Press {{B\|A}} to confirm~~
	~~# Press {{B\|B}} a few times to go back to the main menu~~
	~~# Navigate to <code>[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND</code> -> <code>data</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code>sysdata</code>~~
	~~#* The <code><ID0</code></code> will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method~~
	~~# Use the D-Pad to highlight <code>00010017</code>~~
	~~# Press {{B\|R}}+{{B\|A}} to bring up the folder options~~
	~~# Select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''~~
	~~# Press {{B\|A}} to continue~~
	~~# While still highlighting <code>00010017</code>, press {{B\|X}} to delete it~~
	~~# Press {{B\|A}} to confirm~~
	~~# Press {{B\|A}} to unlock '''SysNAND (lvl2) writing''', then input the key combo given~~
	~~# Once the file has been deleted, press {{B\|A}} to continue~~
	~~# Press {{B\|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted~~
	~~# Press {{B\|START}} to reboot your device~~
	~~# Your device will load into the initial setup menu~~
	~~#* This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data~~
	~~# Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen~~

	{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}		{{success\|The manual CTRTransfer has been completed.}}

StarlitSkies: this is also what i get for rushing an edit

2023-06-02T04:34:57Z

this is also what i get for rushing an edit

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	# Navigate to <code>[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND</code> -> <code>data</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code>sysdata</code>		# Navigate to <code>[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND</code> -> <code>data</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code>sysdata</code>
	#* The <code><ID0</code></code> will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method		#* The <code><ID0</code></code> will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method
	# Use the D-Pad to highlight <~~ocde~~>00010017</code>		# Use the D-Pad to highlight <code>00010017</code>
	# Press {{B\|R}}+{{B\|A}} to bring up the folder options		# Press {{B\|R}}+{{B\|A}} to bring up the folder options
	# Select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''		# Select '''Copy to 0:/gm9/out'''