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(readd no unminable notice, py doesnt exist on linux, python 3 has to be installed, not only downloaded, the extension is .JPG, not .jpg, I didn't make it uppercase for no reason, better leave year empty than get it wrong, fuck chrome based browsers)
(expand & rewrite unmineable warning, minor grammar fixes, readd 'different browser' fix but yeah, I hate Chromium too so left out that part)
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'''Mii Mining''' is the name for one of two processes that allows you to find a console's <code>movable.sed</code> without the help of an outside resource. This method should only be used if both BFM and Manual Mining are confirmed unable to work, as it is significantly more time-consuming.
'''Mii Mining''' is the name for one of two processes that allows you to find a console's <code>movable.sed</code> without the help of an outside resource. This method should only be used if both BFM and Manual Mining are confirmed unable to work, as it is significantly more time-consuming.


'''<big>THIS DOESN'T WORK IF BFM FAILS</big>'''("unable to successfully complete your bruteforce request. :`()
{{warning|text=If BruteforceMovable fails with the error <code>We were unable to successfully complete your bruteforce request. :`(</code>, this method will also not work. Read [[3DS:Seedminer#Consoles_made_in_2011|this section of the main page]] for more information.}}


==Requirements==
==Requirements==
*A computer with a dedicated GPU (graphics card) that is running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
*A computer with a dedicated GPU (graphics card) that is running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
**Integrated graphics are too underpowered for this method, and may take upwards of a day. Both this guide and our Discord server cannot help with any issues caused by using them.
**Integrated graphics are too underpowered for this method, and mining with them may take upwards of a day. Both this guide and our Discord server cannot help with any issues caused by using them.
If you are on Linux, replace <code>py -3</code> with <code>python3</code> for all commands.
If you are on Linux, replace <code>py -3</code> with <code>python3</code> for all commands.


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===Section I - Prep Work===
===Section I - Prep Work===
In this section, you will obtain the console files needed to mine and set up Seedminer.
In this section, you will set up Seedminer and obtain your console's files that are needed for mining.
#Extract the contents of the Seedminer <code>.zip</code> and move the folder inside it that matches your OS anywhere on your PC - this Seedminer folder will be where multiple other files are placed
#Extract the contents of the Seedminer <code>.zip</code> and move the folder inside it that matches your OS anywhere on your PC - this Seedminer folder will be where multiple other files are placed
#While holding SHIFT, right-click anywhere in the empty space of the Seedminer folder, then click the option that opens a terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt
#In the Seedminer folder, hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the folder's empty space, then click the option that opens a terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt
#In the opened window, type <code>py -3 -mpip install pycryptodomex</code> - once it's done installing, keep the window open as you will need it later
#In the opened window, type <code>py -3 -mpip install pycryptodomex</code> - once it's done installing, keep the window open as you will need it later
#Turn your device on while the SD card is inside it
#Turn your console on while the SD card is inside it
#Open the Mii Maker app
#Open the Mii Maker app
#Tap the '''QR Code/Image Options''' button.
#Tap the '''QR Code/Image Options''' button.
#Tap '''Save Mii as QR Code'''.
#Tap '''Save Mii as QR Code'''.
#Select any Mii Character (make a new one first if you have none), and press '''OK'''.
#Select any Mii Character (make a new one first if you don't have any), and press '''OK'''.
#Turn the device off
#Turn the console off
#Put the target console's SD card into your computer, navigate to the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder on the SD, and copy the name of the 32-character-long folder directly inside
#Put the console's SD card into your computer, navigate to the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder on the SD, and copy the name of the 32-character-long folder directly inside
#*This folder, known as the ID0, is system-specific. Only one should be present - if you see multiple, follow [[3dsguide:troubleshooting#multiple-long-names-in-nintendo-3ds-folder|these instructions.]]
#*This folder, known as the ID0, is system-specific. Only one should be present - if you see multiple, follow [[3dsguide:troubleshooting#multiple-long-names-in-nintendo-3ds-folder|these instructions.]]
#*Once you have the ID0, paste it into a document to reference later
#*Once you have the ID0, paste it into a document to reference later
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#*Replace <code><id0></code> with the ID0 you copied into a document
#*Replace <code><id0></code> with the ID0 you copied into a document
#Once it completes, enter the command <code>py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py mii <model> <year></code>
#Once it completes, enter the command <code>py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py mii <model> <year></code>
#*Replace <code><model></code> with the model of your device (<code>new</code> or <code>old</code>)
#*Replace <code><model></code> with the model of your console (<code>new</code> or <code>old</code>)
#*Replace <code><year></code> with the year the 3DS was made (you often find this on the backplate) - leave this empty when you don't know exactly, and it will start from the middle
#*Replace <code><year></code> with the year the 3DS was made (you often find this on the backplate) - leave this empty if you aren't sure, and it will start from the middle
#*If this fails with an error of <code>input.bin is invalid size</code>, remake the <code>input.bin</code> using your QR Code
#*If this fails with an error of <code>input.bin is invalid size</code>, remake the <code>input.bin</code> using your QR Code. If it ''still'' fails, open a different browser and remake the <code>input.bin</code> there.
#*The mining process will usually take up to 90 minutes, depending on luck and your GPU's strength
#*The mining process will usually take up to 90 minutes, depending on luck and your GPU's strength
#When it finishes, a file called <code>movable.sed</code> will appear in the Seedminer folder - use this in place of one obtained from BruteforceMovable
#When it finishes, a file called <code>movable.sed</code> will appear in the Seedminer folder - use this in place of one obtained from BruteforceMovable


<big>{{success|text=Continue with the [[3dsguide:seedminer#next-steps-choose-an-exploit|normal guide]]}}</big>
<big>{{success|text=Continue with [[3dsguide:seedminer#next-steps-choose-an-exploit|the main guide]]}}</big>

Revision as of 23:29, 2 November 2022

This article is not for instructions on how to use BruteforceMovable or Manual Mining.
For help with BruteforceMovable, see our custom firmware installation's page.
For help with Manual Mining, see the Manual Mining page.

Mii Mining is the name for one of two processes that allows you to find a console's movable.sed without the help of an outside resource. This method should only be used if both BFM and Manual Mining are confirmed unable to work, as it is significantly more time-consuming.

Warning icon If BruteforceMovable fails with the error We were unable to successfully complete your bruteforce request. :`(, this method will also not work. Read this section of the main page for more information.

Requirements

  • A computer with a dedicated GPU (graphics card) that is running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
    • Integrated graphics are too underpowered for this method, and mining with them may take upwards of a day. Both this guide and our Discord server cannot help with any issues caused by using them.

If you are on Linux, replace py -3 with python3 for all commands.

What you need

  • The latest release of Seedminer (the Seedminer .zip)
  • Any 3.x version of python installed

Section I - Prep Work

In this section, you will set up Seedminer and obtain your console's files that are needed for mining.

  1. Extract the contents of the Seedminer .zip and move the folder inside it that matches your OS anywhere on your PC - this Seedminer folder will be where multiple other files are placed
  2. In the Seedminer folder, hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the folder's empty space, then click the option that opens a terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt
  3. In the opened window, type py -3 -mpip install pycryptodomex - once it's done installing, keep the window open as you will need it later
  4. Turn your console on while the SD card is inside it
  5. Open the Mii Maker app
  6. Tap the QR Code/Image Options button.
  7. Tap Save Mii as QR Code.
  8. Select any Mii Character (make a new one first if you don't have any), and press OK.
  9. Turn the console off
  10. Put the console's SD card into your computer, navigate to the Nintendo 3DS folder on the SD, and copy the name of the 32-character-long folder directly inside
    • This folder, known as the ID0, is system-specific. Only one should be present - if you see multiple, follow these instructions.
    • Once you have the ID0, paste it into a document to reference later
  11. Navigate to the DCIM folder on the SD
  12. Look for the QR Code, which will be a .JPG file
    • You may have many other files in here already if you use the Nintendo 3DS Camera app
  13. Copy this file to the Seedminer folder on your PC

Section II - Processing Mii QR and Mining

In this section, you will turn the Mii QR code into a usable file and mine movable.sed with it.

  1. Open the editMii website on your computer
  2. Click on "Import from...", then select "QR Code" and upload the Mii QR you copied to a safe place earlier
  3. Click on "Export to...", then select "encrypted (.bin)", this will download a file named input.bin
  4. Copy this input.bin to the Seedminer folder
  5. Open the terminal/PowerShell/Command Prompt window from earlier
  6. Inside this window, enter the command py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py id0 <id0>
    • Replace <id0> with the ID0 you copied into a document
  7. Once it completes, enter the command py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py mii <model> <year>
    • Replace <model> with the model of your console (new or old)
    • Replace <year> with the year the 3DS was made (you often find this on the backplate) - leave this empty if you aren't sure, and it will start from the middle
    • If this fails with an error of input.bin is invalid size, remake the input.bin using your QR Code. If it still fails, open a different browser and remake the input.bin there.
    • The mining process will usually take up to 90 minutes, depending on luck and your GPU's strength
  8. When it finishes, a file called movable.sed will appear in the Seedminer folder - use this in place of one obtained from BruteforceMovable

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