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{{hatnote|1="3DS:DUMP" redirects here. For dumping system files, see [[3DS:Dump system files]].}}
 
{{TOC right}}{{info|text=For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord].}}
For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord]. {: .notice–primary}
 
<span id="required-reading"></span>
=== Required Reading ===


Aside from creating and restoring NAND backups, GodMode9 has the functionality to dump installed titles to an installable <code>.cia</code> file, to dump game cartridge data to a <code>.3ds</code> ROM file, and to directly install a game cartridge to the system.
Aside from creating and restoring NAND backups, GodMode9 has the functionality to dump installed titles to an installable <code>.cia</code> file, to dump game cartridge data to a <code>.3ds</code> ROM file, and to directly install a game cartridge to the system.


<span id="updating-godmode9"></span>
== Updating GodMode9 ==
== Updating GodMode9 ==


These instructions are written for use with GodMode9 v2.0.0 or later. If you have an older version of GodMode9, follow these instructions to update it. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=These instructions are written for use with GodMode9 v2.0.0 or later. If you have an older version of GodMode9, follow these instructions to update it.}}


<span id="what-you-need"></span>
=== What You Need ===
=== What You Need ===


* The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9]
* The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9]


<span id="instructions"></span>
=== Instructions ===
=== Instructions ===


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# Reinsert your SD card into your device
# Reinsert your SD card into your device


<span id="dumping-a-game-cartridge"></span>
== Installing a game cartridge directly to the system<span class="anchor" id="Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System"></span> ==
== Dumping a Game Cartridge ==


{% capture notice %} Insert the game cartridge you intend to dump into your device + 3DS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.3ds</code> format + NDS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.nds</code> format {% endcapture %}
{{info|text=This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title.}}


<div class="notice--info">
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Install game image
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title.


{{ notice | markdownify }}
{{info|text=Save data is not automatically copied, you must do it yourself with a save manager such as [[Checkpoint]].}}


</div>
== Dumping a game cartridge<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a Game Cartridge"></span> ==
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
 
{{info|text=Insert the game cartridge you intend to dump into your device
* 3DS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.3ds</code> format
* NDS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.nds</code> format}}
 
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge:
# Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge:
#* '''3DS Game Cartridge:''' Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it
#* '''3DS Game Cartridge:''' Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select <code>NCSD image options...</code>, then select <code>Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out)</code>.
#* '''NDS Game Cartridge:''' Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].nds</code> to select it
#* '''NDS Game Cartridge:''' Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].nds</code> to select it, then select <code>Copy to 0:/gm9/out</code>
#** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues
#** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues
# Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
# Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
# Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card


<span id="installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system"></span>
== Dumping a 3DS game cartridge to CIA<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA"></span> ==
== Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System ==


This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=This should only be used if [[#Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System|Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System]] does not work.}}


# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select “NCSD image options…”, then select “Install game image”
# Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Build CIA from file
# Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title.
 
<span id="dumping-a-3ds-game-cartridge-to-.cia"></span>
== Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA ==
 
This should only be used if [[#installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system|Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System]] does not work. {: .notice–info}
 
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select “NCSD image options…”, then select “Build CIA from file”
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card


<span id="dumping-an-installed-title"></span>
== Dumping an installed title<span class="anchor" id="Dumping an Installed Title"></span> ==
== Dumping an Installed Title ==


This allows dumping of both System- and User-installed digital titles, such as ones downloaded from the eShop. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=This allows dumping of both System- and User-installed digital titles, such as ones downloaded from the eShop.}}


# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select “Title manager”
# Select Title manager
# Select one of the following depending on the type of title you wish to dump
# Select one of the following depending on the type of title you wish to dump
 
#* '''User Installed Title''': <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>
* '''User Installed Title''': <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>
#* '''System Title / DSiWare''': <code>[1:] NAND / TWL</code>
* '''System Title / DSiWare''': <code>[1:] NAND / TWL</code>
 
# Select the title you wish to dump
# Select the title you wish to dump
# Select “Manage Title…”
# Select Manage Title…
# Select “Build CIA (standard)”
# Select Build CIA (standard)
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card


<span id="backup-gba-vc-saves"></span>
== Backup GBA VC saves<span class="anchor" id="Backup GBA VC Saves"></span> ==
== Backup GBA VC Saves ==


The game will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card with the name <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code>. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=The game will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card with the name <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code>.}}


To identify a <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=To identify a <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>.}}


# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for:
# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for:
## Launch the GBA VC game
## Exit the GBA VC game
## Power off your device
## Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
## Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
## Press {{B|A}} on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it
## Select AGBSAVE options…
## Select Dump GBA VC save
## Press {{B|A}} to continue
## Press {{B|Start}} to reboot your device


* Launch the GBA VC game
== Restore GBA VC saves<span class="anchor" id="Restore GBA VC Saves"></span> ==
* Exit the GBA VC game
* Power off your device
* Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
* Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
* Press (A) on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it
* Select “AGBSAVE options…”
* Select “Dump GBA VC save”
* Press (A) to continue
* Press (Start) to reboot your device
 
<span id="restore-gba-vc-saves"></span>
== Restore GBA VC Saves ==


To identify a <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>. {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=To identify a <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>.}}


# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for:
# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for:
## Launch the GBA VC game
## Exit the GBA VC game
## Power off your device
## Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
## Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>gm9</code> -&gt; <code>out</code>
## Press {{B|Y}} on the <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file you wish to restore to copy it
## Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
## Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
## Press {{B|A}} on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it
## Select AGBSAVE options…
## Select Inject GBA VC save
## Press {{B|A}} to continue
## Press {{B|Start}} to reboot your device
## Launch the GBA VC game
## Exit the GBA VC game


* Launch the GBA VC game
== Encrypting / Decrypting a CIA file<span class="anchor" id="Encrypting / Decrypting a .CIA file"></span> ==
* Exit the GBA VC game
* Power off your device
* Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
* Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>gm9</code>
* Press (Y) on the <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file you wish to restore to copy it
* Press (B) to return to the main menu
* Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
* Press (A) on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it
* Select “AGBSAVE options…”
* Select “Inject GBA VC save”
* Press (A) to continue
* Press (Start) to reboot your device
* Launch the GBA VC game
* Exit the GBA VC game
 
<span id="encrypting-decrypting-a-.cia-file"></span>
== Encrypting / Decrypting a .CIA file ==


For organizational purposes, copy each <code>.cia</code> file you wish to encrypt / decrypt to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card {: .notice–info}
{{info|text=For organizational purposes, copy each <code>.cia</code> file you wish to encrypt / decrypt to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card}}


# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>cias</code>
# Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>cias</code>
# Press (A) on the <code>.cia</code> file to select it, then select “CIA image options…”
# Press {{B|A}} on the <code>.cia</code> file to select it, then select CIA image options…
# Select the option to perform the desired function:
# Select the option to perform the desired function:
#* '''Encrypt to 0:/gm9/out:''' Create an encrypted copy of the selected <code>.cia</code> file in the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
#* '''Encrypt to 0:/gm9/out:''' Create an encrypted copy of the selected <code>.cia</code> file in the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
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#* '''Decrypt inplace:''' Replace the selected <code>.cia</code> file with a decrypted version
#* '''Decrypt inplace:''' Replace the selected <code>.cia</code> file with a decrypted version
# Your encrypted / decrypted <code>.cia</code> will be outputted to the desired location
# Your encrypted / decrypted <code>.cia</code> will be outputted to the desired location
{{hg imported|Guide_3DS}}
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Latest revision as of 03:45, 17 May 2024

"3DS:DUMP" redirects here. For dumping system files, see 3DS:Dump system files.
Info icon For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join GodMode9 on Discord.

Aside from creating and restoring NAND backups, GodMode9 has the functionality to dump installed titles to an installable .cia file, to dump game cartridge data to a .3ds ROM file, and to directly install a game cartridge to the system.

Updating GodMode9

Info icon These instructions are written for use with GodMode9 v2.0.0 or later. If you have an older version of GodMode9, follow these instructions to update it.

What You Need

Instructions

  1. Power off your device
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Copy GodMode9.firm from the GodMode9 .zip to the /luma/payloads/ folder on your SD card
  4. Copy the gm9 folder from the GodMode9 .zip to the root of your SD card
  5. Reinsert your SD card into your device

Installing a game cartridge directly to the system

Info icon This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title.
  1. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART
  3. Press A on [TitleID].trim.3ds to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Install game image
  4. Press A to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
  5. Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title.
Info icon Save data is not automatically copied, you must do it yourself with a save manager such as Checkpoint.

Dumping a game cartridge

Info icon Insert the game cartridge you intend to dump into your device
  • 3DS game cartridges will be dumped to a .3ds format
  • NDS game cartridges will be dumped to a .nds format
  1. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART
  3. Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge:
    • 3DS Game Cartridge: Press A on [TitleID].trim.3ds to select it, then select NCSD image options..., then select Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out).
    • NDS Game Cartridge: Press A on [TitleID].nds to select it, then select Copy to 0:/gm9/out
      • Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues
  4. Your non-installable .3ds or .nds formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card

Dumping a 3DS game cartridge to CIA

Info icon This should only be used if Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System does not work.
  1. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART
  3. Press A on [TitleID].trim.3ds to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Build CIA from file
  4. Your installable .cia formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card

Dumping an installed title

Info icon This allows dumping of both System- and User-installed digital titles, such as ones downloaded from the eShop.
  1. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  2. Press Home to bring up the action menu
  3. Select Title manager
  4. Select one of the following depending on the type of title you wish to dump
    • User Installed Title: [A:] SD CARD
    • System Title / DSiWare: [1:] NAND / TWL
  5. Select the title you wish to dump
  6. Select Manage Title…
  7. Select Build CIA (standard)
  8. Your installable .cia formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card

Backup GBA VC saves

Info icon The game will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card with the name <TitleID>.gbavc.sav.
Info icon To identify a <TitleID>.gbavc.sav file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing Home to bring up the action menu, selecting Title manager, and selecting [A:] SD CARD.
  1. Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for:
    1. Launch the GBA VC game
    2. Exit the GBA VC game
    3. Power off your device
    4. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
    5. Navigate to [S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL
    6. Press A on agbsave.bin to select it
    7. Select AGBSAVE options…
    8. Select Dump GBA VC save
    9. Press A to continue
    10. Press Start to reboot your device

Restore GBA VC saves

Info icon To identify a <TitleID>.gbavc.sav file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing Home to bring up the action menu, selecting Title manager, and selecting [A:] SD CARD.
  1. Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for:
    1. Launch the GBA VC game
    2. Exit the GBA VC game
    3. Power off your device
    4. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
    5. Navigate to [0:] SDCARD -> gm9 -> out
    6. Press Y on the <TitleID>.gbavc.sav file you wish to restore to copy it
    7. Press B to return to the main menu
    8. Navigate to [S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL
    9. Press A on agbsave.bin to select it
    10. Select AGBSAVE options…
    11. Select Inject GBA VC save
    12. Press A to continue
    13. Press Start to reboot your device
    14. Launch the GBA VC game
    15. Exit the GBA VC game

Encrypting / Decrypting a CIA file

Info icon For organizational purposes, copy each .cia file you wish to encrypt / decrypt to the /cias/ folder on your SD card
  1. Press and hold Start, and while holding Start, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  2. Navigate to [0:] SDCARD -> cias
  3. Press A on the .cia file to select it, then select CIA image options…
  4. Select the option to perform the desired function:
    • Encrypt to 0:/gm9/out: Create an encrypted copy of the selected .cia file in the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card
    • Decrypt to 0:/gm9/out: Create a decrypted copy of the selected .cia file in the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card
    • Encrypt inplace: Replace the selected .cia file with an encrypted version
    • Decrypt inplace: Replace the selected .cia file with a decrypted version
  5. Your encrypted / decrypted .cia will be outputted to the desired location
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