3DS:Hardware test - Revision history

ItsCrocoSwine: change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

2024-09-06T18:07:57Z

change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

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

Shinobijolteon: added a phrasing to first bullet point of either having the bootloaders installed or using a ntrboot compatible flashcart

2024-06-30T05:41:58Z

added a phrasing to first bullet point of either having the bootloaders installed or using a ntrboot compatible flashcart

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

	* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)		* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s), or a [[3ds-guide:ntrboot.html\|ntrboot]] compatible flashcart
	* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card		* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)

Gruetzig: Undo revision 4912 by ItsCrocoSwine (talk)

2023-12-07T13:05:11Z

Undo revision 4912 by ItsCrocoSwine (talk)

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

			* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)
			* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)
	* One of the following:
	** [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)
	** [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
	** A compatible flashcart, flashed with [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]]

	=== Section I - Hardware Test ===		=== Section I - Hardware Test ===

ItsCrocoSwine: added ntrboot to "what you need" section

2023-12-07T10:11:34Z

added ntrboot to "what you need" section

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

	* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)
	* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)
			* One of the following:
			** [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)
			** [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
			** A compatible flashcart, flashed with [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]]

	=== Section I - Hardware Test ===		=== Section I - Hardware Test ===

Gruetzig: capitalization

2023-12-01T19:59:30Z

capitalization

Gruetzig: remove dots, put test duration into the top text, change some wording

2023-12-01T19:57:32Z

remove dots, put test duration into the top text, change some wording

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Ihaveahax: /* Section I - Hardware Test */ Luma3DS -> Luma3DS chainloader

2023-12-01T19:40:24Z

Section I - Hardware Test: Luma3DS -> Luma3DS chainloader

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	\|-\|Luma3DS=		\|-\|Luma3DS chainloader=

	<span>		<span>

Ihaveahax: switch ntrboot to third tab, making boot9strap default

2023-12-01T19:39:46Z

switch ntrboot to third tab, making boot9strap default

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	\|-\|~~ntrboot~~=		\|-\|boot9strap=
	~~{{warning\|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}~~
	<span>		<span>
	~~# Ensure you already have a flashcart with ntrboot flashed. If you haven't flashed your flashcart with ntrboot yet, refer to [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot this page.]~~
	# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.		# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
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	# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.		# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console.		# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
	# ~~Insert~~ the ~~flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your~~ console.		# Power on the console without pressing any other buttons.
	~~# Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference.]~~
	~~#* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right.~~
	~~# Press and hold {{Key press\|START\|SELECT\|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.~~
	# Your console should now be booted into 3ds_hw_test. If it did not boot and instead booted into the HOME menu, power off and try again. This can take a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct.
	# Press any button to start the test.		# Press any button to start the test.
	#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.		#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
	#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press\|L\|ZL\|ZR\|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press\|L\|R}}		#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press\|L\|ZL\|ZR\|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press\|L\|R}}.
	# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.		# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
	# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>.		# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>.
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	</span>		</span>

	\|-\|~~boot9strap~~=		\|-\|fastboot3DS=

	<span>		<span>
	# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.		# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
	~~# Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code>.~~
	~~# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.~~
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console.		# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
	# ~~Power~~ on the console ~~without pressing any other buttons~~.		# power on the console while holding {{B\|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu.
			# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>.
	# Press any button to start the test.		# Press any button to start the test.
	#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.		#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
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	#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue.		#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue.
	#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard.		#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard.
	~~# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.~~
	</span>		</span>

	\|-\|~~fastboot3DS~~=		\|-\|ntrboot=
			{{warning\|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}}
	<span>		<span>
			# Ensure you already have a flashcart with ntrboot flashed. If you haven't flashed your flashcart with ntrboot yet, refer to [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot this page.]
	# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.		# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer.
	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card.
			# Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code>.
			# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console.		# Reinsert the SD card into your console.
	# ~~power on~~ the console ~~while holding~~ {{B\|~~HOME~~}} to ~~enter the fastboot3DS menu~~.		# Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console.
	# ~~Select <code>[+]Boot from file~~..~~.</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>~~.		# Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference.]
			#* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right.
			# Press and hold {{Key press\|START\|SELECT\|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds.
			# Your console should now be booted into 3ds_hw_test. If it did not boot and instead booted into the HOME menu, power off and try again. This can take a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct.
	# Press any button to start the test.		# Press any button to start the test.
	#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.		#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model.
	#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press\|L\|ZL\|ZR\|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press\|L\|R}}.		#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press\|L\|ZL\|ZR\|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press\|L\|R}}
	# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.		# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer.
	# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>.		# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>.
	#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue.		#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue.
	#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard.		#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard.
			# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>.
	</span>		</span>

Ihaveahax: restore old revision with different loader instructions - having access to this info is useful as not everyone has the same environment, especially this where each user may need a different one

2023-12-01T19:39:15Z

restore old revision with different loader instructions - having access to this info is useful as not everyone has the same environment, especially this where each user may need a different one

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Gruetzig: /* What You Need */

2023-12-01T19:26:06Z

What You Need

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

	* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap~~]], [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9~~]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)		* [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]] or [[3DS:fastboot3DS\|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s)
	* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card		* [[3DS:Luma3DS\|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|aspargas2/3ds_hw_test/releases\|3ds_hw_test}} (the <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> file)

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:59, 1 December 2023
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	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console		# Reinsert the SD card into your console
	# ~~power~~ on the console while holding {{B\|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu		# Power on the console while holding {{B\|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu
	# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>		# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
	# Press any button to start the test		# Press any button to start the test
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	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder of your SD card
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console		# Reinsert the SD card into your console
	# ~~power~~ on the console while holding {{Key press\|R\|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu		# Power on the console while holding {{Key press\|R\|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu
	# Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>		# Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>
	# Press any button to start the test		# Press any button to start the test
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	# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>		# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code>
	# Reinsert the SD card into your console		# Reinsert the SD card into your console
	# ~~power~~ on the console while holding {{B\|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader		# Power on the console while holding {{B\|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader
	#* If you dont see Luma3DS chainloader, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html\|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again		#* If you dont see Luma3DS chainloader, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html\|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again
	#* If you still don't see it follow the boot9strap tab above instead		#* If you still don't see it follow the boot9strap tab above instead