3DS:Troubleshooting - Revision history

Cominou: Added link to 3DS:Missing Titles and added common symptom of system titles still showing when SD apps are missing

2026-03-19T13:14:38Z

Added link to 3DS:Missing Titles and added common symptom of system titles still showing when SD apps are missing

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

2025-07-30T17:15:16Z

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

Ihaveahax: replace NH discord invites with Get support

2025-07-28T04:04:13Z

replace NH discord invites with Get support

Tophatted: Add KOR theme folder

2025-04-06T22:53:05Z

Add KOR theme folder

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	#* '''JPN Region''': <code>000002cc</code>		#* '''JPN Region''': <code>000002cc</code>
	#* '''USA Region''': <code>000002cd</code>		#* '''USA Region''': <code>000002cd</code>
			#* '''KOR Region''': <code>000002cf</code>
	# Reinsert your SD card into your console		# Reinsert your SD card into your console

ItsCrocoSwine: /* Unable to update console */ Change DNS settings wording to match console, add Proxy settings troubleshooting

2025-02-01T04:35:25Z

Unable to update console: Change DNS settings wording to match console, add Proxy settings troubleshooting

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	# If you are using Pretendo, switch to Nintendo Network with Nimbus		# If you are using Pretendo, switch to Nintendo Network with Nimbus
	# Set your DNS settings to '''Auto'''		# Set your DNS settings to '''Auto-obtain'''
			# Set your Proxy settings to '''Do Not Use'''
	# Move closer to your WiFi router		# Move closer to your WiFi router
	# Update from Safe Mode by turning off the console, holding {{B\|L\|R\|D-Pad Up\|A}} on boot, and following the on-screen prompts		# Update from Safe Mode by turning off the console, holding {{B\|L\|R\|D-Pad Up\|A}} on boot, and following the on-screen prompts

ItsCrocoSwine: reworded extended memory mode games fix

2024-11-17T07:45:25Z

reworded extended memory mode games fix

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	=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===		=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===

	This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. This is most likely fixed by ~~going to this section of the~~ [[3DS:CTRTransfer#Section_VI_-_Delete_system_config_savedata\|~~CTRTransfer~~]] guide		This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. This is most likely fixed by following [[3DS:CTRTransfer#Section_VI_-_Delete_system_config_savedata\|Section VI - Delete system config savedata]] of the CTRTransfer guide.

	=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===		=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===

Shinobijolteon: fixed making a system format to fix post ctr/ region change extended memory mode games the solution to redirecting to the section of the CTRTransfer guide

2024-11-17T07:38:44Z

fixed making a system format to fix post ctr/ region change extended memory mode games the solution to redirecting to the section of the CTRTransfer guide

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	=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===		=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===

	This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. ~~You will need~~ to ~~system format your console to fix~~ this ~~issue.~~		This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. This is most likely fixed by going to this section of the [[3DS:CTRTransfer#Section_VI_-_Delete_system_config_savedata\|CTRTransfer]] guide

	=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===		=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===

ItsCrocoSwine: Change 3DS:DSU link to redirected page name

2024-11-15T23:25:20Z

Change 3DS:DSU link to redirected page name

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	=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===		=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===

	Follow [[3DS:~~DSU~~\|~~DSU~~]]		Follow the [[3DS:DS mode unbrick\|DS mode unbrick guide]]

	=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===		=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===

Shinobijolteon: Rephrase since its not only twlfix anymore

2024-11-15T23:20:24Z

Rephrase since its not only twlfix anymore

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	=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===		=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===

	Follow [[3DS:~~TWLFix~~\|~~TWLFix~~]]		Follow [[3DS:DSU\|DSU]]

	=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===		=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===

ItsCrocoSwine: change 3DS:Black screen unbrick link to real page name + added space in boot9strap 1.4

2024-11-07T02:23:14Z

change 3DS:Black screen unbrick link to real page name + added space in boot9strap 1.4

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	=== My console powers off when I try to turn it on, and/or the notification LED shows a color on boot ===		=== My console powers off when I try to turn it on, and/or the notification LED shows a color on boot ===

	There is an issue with your <code>boot.firm</code> file. If you're running [[3DS:boot9strap\|~~boot9strap1~~.4]], your 3DS notification LED may flash a certain color. This color is used to diagnose issues involving your <code>boot.firm</code> file on SD card or internal memory. On older versions of boot9strap, the blue light will power off almost immediately when trying to turn on the console.		There is an issue with your <code>boot.firm</code> file. If you're running [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap 1.4]], your 3DS notification LED may flash a certain color. This color is used to diagnose issues involving your <code>boot.firm</code> file on SD card or internal memory. On older versions of boot9strap, the blue light will power off almost immediately when trying to turn on the console.

	If the notification LED flashes:		If the notification LED flashes:
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	=== My console gets stuck on a black screen with blue power light staying on ===		=== My console gets stuck on a black screen with blue power light staying on ===

	Follow [[3DS:~~BSU~~\|the Black Screen Unbrick page]]		Follow [[3DS:Black screen unbrick\|the Black Screen Unbrick page]]

	= Error message on boot =		= Error message on boot =

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	# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card\|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''		# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card\|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''
	# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card		# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card
	# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for further assistance		# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for further assistance

	=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===		=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===

	Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for assistance.		Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for assistance.

	It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens\|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.		It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens\|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
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	=== Some other error ===		=== Some other error ===

	Please take a photo of the error and join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for assistance.		Please take a photo of the error and join {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for assistance.


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	Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen\|this page]].		Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen\|this page]].
	If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for further assistance.		If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for further assistance.

	=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===		=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===
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	# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later		# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later
	# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]], then try again		# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]], then try again
	# For further support (in English), [[Get support\|join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]]		# For further support (in English), {{ml\|Get support\|join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}}

	=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===		=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===

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	# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card\|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''		# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card\|reformat your SD]] ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''
	# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card		# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card
	# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance		# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for further assistance

	=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===		=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===

	Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance.		Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap\|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for assistance.

	It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens\|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.		It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens\|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
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	=== Some other error ===		=== Some other error ===

	Please take a photo of the error and join [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance.		Please take a photo of the error and join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for assistance.


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	Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen\|this page]].		Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen\|this page]].
	If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance.		If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]] for further assistance.

	=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===		=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===
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	# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later		# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later
	# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]], then try again		# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer\|CTRTransfer]], then try again
	# For further support (in English), [~~https://discord.gg/nintendohomebrew~~ join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]		# For further support (in English), [[Get support\|join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]]

	=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===		=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===