3DS:Fixing corrupted games - Revision history

Aspect X: /* Cartridge fix */ grammar

2025-08-07T22:29:53Z

Cartridge fix: grammar

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	#Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>		#Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>
	#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing		#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing
	#When the cart fixer ~~is finished~~, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to ~~complete~~ fix a cartridge		#When the cart fixer finishes, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to completely fix a cartridge

Aspect X: /* Cartridge fix */ updated to 1.4 and removed .firm from step 2 since chainloader doesnt list it

2025-08-03T01:09:11Z

Cartridge fix: updated to 1.4 and removed .firm from step 2 since chainloader doesnt list it

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	{{warning\|This process can take anywhere from minutes to several hours or more. How long it takes depends on how corrupted it is.}}		{{warning\|This process can take anywhere from minutes to several hours or more. How long it takes depends on how corrupted it is.}}

	Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/~~gm_CartRefresh1~~.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>~~gm9_CartRefresh_1~~.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>		Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.4/GodMode9_Refresh_1.4.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>GodMode9_Refresh_1.4.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>
	#Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}		#Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}
	#Select <code>~~gm9_CartRefresh_1~~.~~3.firm~~</code> from the list		#Select <code>GodMode9_Refresh_1.4</code> from the list
	#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>		#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
	#Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)		#Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)

Ajl721: Mentioning JKSM and FBI as methods to delete cartridge saves

2025-08-02T09:27:44Z

Mentioning JKSM and FBI as methods to delete cartridge saves

ItsCrocoSwine: Change variable X to a question mark (?) to avoid confusion, and also make it consistent with other variable error codes such as the ones on 3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS ErrDisp. Added a bit of clarification.

2025-05-31T23:05:25Z

Change variable X to a question mark (?) to avoid confusion, and also make it consistent with other variable error codes such as the ones on 3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS ErrDisp. Added a bit of clarification.

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	{{Info\|text=Before starting, you should backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] in case something unintentional happens. '''We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.'''}}		{{Info\|text=Before starting, you should backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] in case something unintentional happens. '''We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.'''}}

	==Error d900458X==		==Error Code: <code>d900458?</code><span class="anchor" id="Error d900458X"></span>==

	~~X being~~ any character, this ~~happens when~~ there is some sort of corruption with the game or its save.		<code>?</code> is a wildcard and can refer to any character, this error indicates there is some sort of corruption with the game or its save data.

	Links to uninstalling and reinstalling software can be found here: [[3DS:Uninstalling software]] \| [[3DS:Installing software]]		Links to uninstalling and reinstalling software can be found here: [[3DS:Uninstalling software]] \| [[3DS:Installing software]]

Aspect X: Added the gm9 "verify" function to the guide. Also added that it may take several tries to completly fix a cart (It pretty much always does)

2025-05-31T06:42:35Z

Added the gm9 "verify" function to the guide. Also added that it may take several tries to completly fix a cart (It pretty much always does)

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	#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>		#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
	# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)		# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
	# Select <code>NCSD image options....</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>		# Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Verify file</code>
			#* If the Verify fails, continue with this guide
			#* If the Verify succeeds, then you should '''stop''' following this guide, as your issue is not from cartridge corruption
			# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
			# Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>
	#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing		#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing
			# When the cart fixer is finished, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to complete fix a cartridge


	If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.		If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.

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

Aspect X: /* Cartridge fix */ Added that it can take several hours

2025-05-31T06:23:10Z

Cartridge fix: Added that it can take several hours

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	==Cartridge fix==		==Cartridge fix==
	{{warning\|text=This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.}}		{{warning\|text=This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.}}
			{{warning\|This process can take anywhere from minutes to several hours or more. How long it takes depends on how corrupted it is.}}

	Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/gm_CartRefresh1.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>		Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/gm_CartRefresh1.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>

Aspect X: /* Cartridge fix */ Updated cart fixer to 1.3 from 1.2

2025-05-09T01:09:01Z

Cartridge fix: Updated cart fixer to 1.3 from 1.2

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	{{warning\|text=This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.}}		{{warning\|text=This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.}}

	Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.2/~~gm_CartRefresh_1~~.2.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>		Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/gm_CartRefresh1.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>
	# Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}		# Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}
	# Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> from the list		# Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> from the list
	#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>		#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
	# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)		# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)

ItsCrocoSwine: change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

2024-09-06T18:13:22Z

change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

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	If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.		If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.

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

Gruetzig at 18:34, 2 November 2023

2023-11-02T18:34:10Z

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	#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version		#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version
	#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted		#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted
	#*You can try the Cartridge ~~Fix~~ section below to repair corruption		#*You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption
	#*If that worked, you should [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system\|install the game with GodMode9]] as the cartridge may be unstable		#*If that worked, you should [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system\|install the game with GodMode9]] as the cartridge may be unstable

Panencakes: the section? what section?

2023-11-02T18:32:44Z

the section? what section?

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	#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version		#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version
	#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted		#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted
	#*You can try the section below to repair corruption		#*You can try the Cartridge Fix section below to repair corruption
	#*If that worked, you should [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system\|install the game with GodMode9]] as the cartridge may be unstable		#*If that worked, you should [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system\|install the game with GodMode9]] as the cartridge may be unstable

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	#*If the game launches, then restore your save using [[Checkpoint]]		#*If the game launches, then restore your save using [[Checkpoint]]
	#*If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted		#*If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted
	#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version		#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again
			#**If you are unable to delete the cartridge save in-game, then use JKSM or FBI to delete it
			#**If the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version
	#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted		#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted
	#*You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption		#*You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption
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	If the game crashes right when you enter it, try importing the seed with FBI:		If the game crashes right when you enter it, try importing the seed with FBI:

	# Navigate to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code>		#Navigate to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code>
	# Select <code>Import Seed</code>		#Select <code>Import Seed</code>

	If that doesn't help, remove the save and fix potential game corruption by re-installing the game:		If that doesn't help, remove the save and fix potential game corruption by re-installing the game:

	# Back-up your save using [[Checkpoint]]		#Back-up your save using [[Checkpoint]]
	# [[3DS:Uninstalling software\|Uninstall the game]]		#[[3DS:Uninstalling software\|Uninstall the game]]
	# [[3DS:Installing software\|Re-install the game]]		#[[3DS:Installing software\|Re-install the game]]

	If the game no longer crashes, restore the save with Checkpoint. If it starts crashing again, you have to redo the process and start a new save.		If the game no longer crashes, restore the save with Checkpoint. If it starts crashing again, you have to redo the process and start a new save.
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	Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/gm_CartRefresh1.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>		Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.3/gm_CartRefresh1.3.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>
	# Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}		#Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B\|START}}
	# Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> from the list		#Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.3.firm</code> from the list
	#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>		#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
	# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)		#Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
	# Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Verify file</code>		#Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Verify file</code>
	#* If the Verify fails, continue with this guide		#*If the Verify fails, continue with this guide
	#* If the Verify succeeds, then you should '''stop''' following this guide, as your issue is not from cartridge corruption		#*If the Verify succeeds, then you should '''stop''' following this guide, as your issue is not from cartridge corruption
	# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)		#Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
	# Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>		#Select <code>NCSD image options...</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>
	#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing		#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing
	# When the cart fixer is finished, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to complete fix a cartridge		#When the cart fixer is finished, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to complete fix a cartridge