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==Technical Details (optional)==
The system transfer process is mostly the same as it would be done without CFW on either device, but you will need to use faketik at the end to restore any applications and games that did not come from the eShop.<!--If the target console does not already have CFW, follow [[../Target is stock|this guide]] instead.-->


[https://github.com/zoogie/MSET9 MSET9] is an exploit for the System Settings application developed by [https://github.com/zoogie zoogie].
== What You Need ==


== Compatibility Notes==
* The latest release of {{GitHub|/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest|GodMode9}} (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)
* The latest release of {{GitHub|ihaveamac/faketik/releases/latest|faketik}} (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)


{{ombox| type = speedy| text = '''This method currently only works on Old3DS-family consoles on firmwares between 11.8 and 11.17.'''}}
== Instructions ==


{{ombox| type = speedy| text= This method requires a computer running Windows or Linux. macOS is not supported.}}
=== Section I - Prep Work ===


==What You Need==
* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:
*# Power off your device
*# Insert your SD card into your computer
*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
* Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles


*The latest prerelease of [https://github.com/zoogie/MSET9/releases MSET9]
=== Section II - NAND Backup ===
*Any 3.x version of [https://www.python.org/downloads/ Python] installed
** If you are on Linux, you likely already have Python 3. Check by opening a terminal and entering <code>python3 -V</code>. If this returns a version number, it will work for this guide.


==Instructions==
Creating a NAND backup of both consoles is a good idea in case something goes wrong. It ensures you can recover your data in the event of an error.


===Section I - Prep Work===
* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:
*# Press and hold {{B|START}}, and while holding {{B|START}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
*# Press {{B|HOME}} to bring up the action menu
*# Select "Scripts..."
*# Select "GM9Megascript"
*# Select "Backup Options"
*# Select "SysNAND Backup"
*# Press {{B|A}} to confirm
*#* This process will take some time
*#* If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card
*# Press {{B|A}} to continue
*# Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
*# Select "Exit"
*# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
*# Press {{B|R|START}} to power off your console
*# Insert the console's SD card into your computer
*# Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha</code> from <code>/gm9/out</code> to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card
*# Reinsert the SD card into its console


#Power on your console '''with the SD card inserted'''
=== Section III - System Transfer ===
#Open Mii Maker
#Wait for your console to reach the "Welcome to Mii Maker" screen, then exit Mii Maker
#Power off your console
#Insert your console's SD card into your computer
#Copy everything inside the <code>SDMC</code> folder from the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of the SD card, overwriting any existing files
#Execute the <code>mset9.py</code> script on the root of the SD card
#*'''Windows''': Double-click <code>mset9.bat</code>
#**If this doesn't work: hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the SD card window, then click the option that opens Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, then type <code>py -3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*'''Linux''': open a Terminal window, <code>cd</code> to the root of your SD card, then type <code>python3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*You should see a window that says "MSET9 ... SETUP by zoogie"
#Type <code>1</code>, then press Enter to setup MSET9
#*If you get "does not exist on SD card!"  and "Create it/them now? (type yes/no)", follow the [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (MSET9)#Troubleshooting|troubleshooting guide]]
#Once the window says "Done", insert the SD card into your console
#Power on your console


===Section II - MSET9===
# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles, and these transfers will always be Wireless Transfers
#* If you cannot do a PC-Based Transfer, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.<br>If this is the case, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the '''target console''' to preserve all data on the '''source console''''s SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand


{{ombox| type = speedy| text= These instructions must be followed '''exactly''', so double-check everything you are doing to avoid errors.}}
=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===


#'''Hover over''' the System Settings icon using the D-Pad (do not select it yet)
Were you able to perform a '''PC-Based Transfer''' in Section III?
# Power off, then power on your console
----
#Press (A) to launch System Settings
<tabber>
#Navigate to <code>Data Management</code> -> <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code>Extra Data</code>
#'''Do not press any buttons or touch the screen''' - ensure that you see the Mii Maker icon
#'''With the console STILL ON, and without pressing any buttons or touching the screen''', remove the SD card from your console
# Insert the SD card into your computer
#Execute the <code>mset9.py</code> script on the SD card root
#*'''Windows''': Double-click <code>mset9.bat</code>
#**If this doesn't work: hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the SD card window, then click the option that opens Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, then type <code>py -3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*'''Linux''': open a Terminal window, <code>cd</code> to the root of your SD card, then type <code>python3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*You should see a window that says "MSET9 ... SETUP by zoogie"
#Type <code>2</code>, then press Enter to trigger MSET9
#Insert the SD card into your console '''without pressing any buttons or touching the screen'''
# If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
#*If you get a black screen, the exploit may not have worked properly
#*If you get a red screen, you didn't copy all contents of the <code>SDMC</code> folder in the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card


===Section III - Installing boot9strap===  
|-|Yes=
#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap
#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
#Your console should have rebooted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
#*Luma3DS configuration menu are settings for the Luma3DS custom firmware. Many of these settings may be useful for customization or debugging
#*For the purpose of this guide, these settings will be left on default settings
#*If your console shuts down when you try to power it on, ensure that you have copied <code>boot.firm</code> from the <code>SDMC</code> folder in the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Press (Start) to save and reboot
#*If you get an error, just continue to the next page


{{Luma3DS is default}}
{{info|text='''The source console is finished.''' The following steps should only be performed on '''the target console'''.}}


===Section IV - Uninstalling MSET9===
=== Section IV - Homebrew Launcher ===


{{ombox| type = speedy| text= Do NOT skip this section. If you do, applications may crash.}}
# Launch the Download Play application
# Wait until you see the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS buttons
# Press {{B|L}} + {{B|D-PAD DOWN}} + {{B|SELECT}} at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
# Select "Miscellaneous options"
# Select "Switch the hb. title to the current app."
# Press {{B|B}} to continue
# Press {{B|B}} to return to the Rosalina main menu
# Press {{B|B}} to exit the Rosalina menu
# Press {{B|HOME}}, then close Download Play
# Launch the Download Play application
# Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher


# Power off your console
=== Section V - faketik ===
#Insert the SD card into your computer
#Execute the <code>mset9.py</code> script on the root of the SD card
#*'''Windows''': Double-click <code>mset9.bat</code>
#**If this doesn't work: hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the SD card window, then click the option that opens Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, then type <code>py -3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*'''Linux''': open a Terminal window, <code>cd</code> to the root of your SD card, then type <code>python3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*You should see a window that says "MSET9 ... SETUP by zoogie"
#Type <code>4</code>, then press Enter to remove MSET9


-----
# Launch faketik from the list of homebrew
#* If you receive the error "The External Title Database is not available.", ensure that the correct SD card is inserted into the console
# Press {{B|HOME}}, then close Download Play


<span style="font-size:200%;">Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]]</span>
{{success|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored by faketik.}}


==Troubleshooting==
|-|No, but a Wireless Transfer succeeded=


==="Nintendo 3DS/<ID0>/<ID1>/dbs/<import.db and/or title.db> does not exist on SD card!"  and "Create them now? (type yes/no)" when using Option 1 or "Invalid database"===
=== Section IV - Homebrew File Recovery ===
No valid  title database is present because you never installed any titles from eShop on this SD card.


#Type "yes", then press Enter
This section will have you manually copy all homebrew files onto the '''target console''', as wireless transfers actively refuse them.
#Insert the SD card into your console
#Power on your console
#Navigate to System Settings -> Data Management -> Nintendo 3DS -> Software -> Reset ([https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hacks-guide/Guide_3DS/master/images/screenshots/database-reset.jpg visual instructions])
#Power off your console
#Insert the SD card into your computer
#Return to Section I Step 7


===[WinError 5] Access is denied===
# On the '''target console''', note all apps that should have appeared but are missing
The SD card may be write-locked. If you are using a full-size SD card, ensure that the lock is flipped in the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hacks-guide/Guide_3DS/master/images/sdlock.png upright position]. Otherwise, try ejecting and reinserting your SD card.
# Insert the '''source console's''' SD card into your PC, and copy the homebrew data off of it and onto your PC
#*Everything except the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>DCIM</code> folders is considered homebrew data
# Take out the '''source console's''' SD card but leave it out of its console, and insert the '''target console's''' SD card into your PC
# Move all of the files you copied off of the '''source console's''' SD card onto the '''target console's''' SD card
# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console
# Redo [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]] on the '''target console'''. This will ensure you have backups available in case the next section does not work as intended


===UnboundLocalError: cannot access local variable 'haxid1_path'===
=== Section V - Homebrew App Recovery ===
{{Section WIP|notes=Provide more detailed instructions on how to use ninfs.}}


This can happen when Option 1 stopped because of an error and there is an incomplete installation.
This section will restore all games/savedata that the Wireless Transfer refused to copy over.


#Close the script window
# Insert the '''source console's''' SD card into your PC and mount its <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder using [[ninfs]]
#Execute the <code>mset9.py</code> script on the root of the SD card
# Copy all games/savedata that were not transferred onto the '''target console''' onto somewhere on your PC
#*'''Windows''': Double-click <code>mset9.bat</code>
# Unmount the '''source console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder and reinsert its SD card into its console
#**If this doesn't work: hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the SD card window, then click the option that opens Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, then type <code>py -3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
# Insert the '''target console's''' SD card into your PC
#*'''Linux''': open a Terminal window, <code>cd</code> to the root of your SD card, then type <code>python3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
# Mount the '''target console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder in ninfs, and add all copied games/savedata from your PC into the existing contents
#*You should see a window that says "MSET9 ... SETUP by zoogie"
# Unmount the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder from ninfs, but keep the '''target console's''' SD card inserted
#Type <code>4</code>, then press Enter to remove MSET9
# [[3DS:Rebuild Title Database|Rebuild title.db]] on the '''target console''' to force all the new apps to appear
#Return to Section I Step 1
# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console


===Red screen after reinserting SD card (Section II Step 11)===
{{success|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored.}}
You may be missing <code>SafeB9S.bin</code> from the root of your SD card, or the file may be corrupted. Copy it from the <code>SDMC</code> folder in the MSET9 <code>.zip</code> replacing any existing files.


Alternatively, your SD card may be improperly formatted or partitioned. Try [[Formatting an SD card|reformatting your SD card]].
|-|No, the transfer failed=


=== assert(id0_count == 1) AssertionError ===
Attempt to redo the transfer. If it continues to give errors, join the [[Get support|Nintendo Homebrew Discord]] and ask, in English, for help.
You have multiple ID0 folders. To examine the correct folder, follow these instructions:


# Rename the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder to <code>BACKUP_Nintendo 3DS</code>
</tabber>
# Reinsert your SD card into your console
# Power on your console
# Wait for the console to generate the SD card data
#* Your applications will have disappeared. This is normal and will be resolved shortly
# Power off your console
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Navigate to the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder on your SD card
# Write down the first few characters of the folder you see
#* This is your true ID0 we will keep in the real Nintendo 3DS folder
# Delete the ID0 from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder
# Move the true ID0 folder from the <code>BACKUP_Nintendo 3DS</code> folder to the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder
# If it exists, move the <code>Private</code> folder from the <code>BACKUP_Nintendo 3DS</code> folder to the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder
 
=== assert(mii_ok==1) AssertionError ===
Your SD card does not have Mii Maker Data.
 
#Close the script window
#Execute the <code>mset9.py</code> script on the root of the SD card
#*'''Windows''': Double-click <code>mset9.bat</code>
#**If this doesn't work: hold SHIFT and right-click anywhere in the SD card window, then click the option that opens Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, then type <code>py -3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*'''Linux''': open a Terminal window, <code>cd</code> to the root of your SD card, then type <code>python3 mset9.py</code> and press Enter
#*You should see a window that says "MSET9 ... SETUP by zoogie"
#Type <code>4</code>, then press Enter to remove MSET9
#Insert the SD card into your console
#Power on your console
#Launch Mii Maker
#Wait for your console to reach the "Welcome to Mii Maker" screen, then exit Mii Maker
#Power off your console
#Insert the SD card into your computer
#Return to Section I Step 7


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

Revision as of 09:07, 29 October 2024

The system transfer process is mostly the same as it would be done without CFW on either device, but you will need to use faketik at the end to restore any applications and games that did not come from the eShop.

What You Need

  • The latest release of GodMode9 (the GodMode9 .zip file)
  • The latest release of faketik (the .3dsx file)

Instructions

Section I - Prep Work

  • For both consoles, perform the following steps:
    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
  • Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles

Section II - NAND Backup

Creating a NAND backup of both consoles is a good idea in case something goes wrong. It ensures you can recover your data in the event of an error.

  • For both consoles, perform the following steps:
    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 "Scripts..."
    4. Select "GM9Megascript"
    5. Select "Backup Options"
    6. Select "SysNAND Backup"
    7. Press A to confirm
      • This process will take some time
      • If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card
    8. Press A to continue
    9. Press B to return to the main menu
    10. Select "Exit"
    11. Press A to relock write permissions if prompted
    12. Press R+START to power off your console
    13. Insert the console's SD card into your computer
    14. Copy <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin and <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha from /gm9/out to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card
    15. Reinsert the SD card into its console

Section III - System Transfer

  1. Perform the system transfer as usual. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option PC-Based Transfer when asked, not Wireless Transfer or Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer
    • The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles, and these transfers will always be Wireless Transfers
    • If you cannot do a PC-Based Transfer, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.
      If this is the case, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the target console to preserve all data on the source console's SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand

Next Steps - Branching of the Way

Were you able to perform a PC-Based Transfer in Section III?


Info icon The source console is finished. The following steps should only be performed on the target console.

Section IV - Homebrew Launcher

  1. Launch the Download Play application
  2. Wait until you see the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS buttons
  3. Press L + D-PAD DOWN + SELECT at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
  4. Select "Miscellaneous options"
  5. Select "Switch the hb. title to the current app."
  6. Press B to continue
  7. Press B to return to the Rosalina main menu
  8. Press B to exit the Rosalina menu
  9. Press HOME, then close Download Play
  10. Launch the Download Play application
  11. Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher

Section V - faketik

  1. Launch faketik from the list of homebrew
    • If you receive the error "The External Title Database is not available.", ensure that the correct SD card is inserted into the console
  2. Press HOME, then close Download Play
Success icon The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored by faketik.

Section IV - Homebrew File Recovery

This section will have you manually copy all homebrew files onto the target console, as wireless transfers actively refuse them.

  1. On the target console, note all apps that should have appeared but are missing
  2. Insert the source console's SD card into your PC, and copy the homebrew data off of it and onto your PC
    • Everything except the Nintendo 3DS and DCIM folders is considered homebrew data
  3. Take out the source console's SD card but leave it out of its console, and insert the target console's SD card into your PC
  4. Move all of the files you copied off of the source console's SD card onto the target console's SD card
  5. Reinsert the target console's SD card into its console
  6. Redo Finalizing Setup on the target console. This will ensure you have backups available in case the next section does not work as intended

Section V - Homebrew App Recovery

This section will restore all games/savedata that the Wireless Transfer refused to copy over.

  1. Insert the source console's SD card into your PC and mount its Nintendo 3DS folder using ninfs
  2. Copy all games/savedata that were not transferred onto the target console onto somewhere on your PC
  3. Unmount the source console's Nintendo 3DS folder and reinsert its SD card into its console
  4. Insert the target console's SD card into your PC
  5. Mount the target console's Nintendo 3DS folder in ninfs, and add all copied games/savedata from your PC into the existing contents
  6. Unmount the Nintendo 3DS folder from ninfs, but keep the target console's SD card inserted
  7. Rebuild title.db on the target console to force all the new apps to appear
  8. Reinsert the target console's SD card into its console
Success icon The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored.

Attempt to redo the transfer. If it continues to give errors, join the Nintendo Homebrew Discord and ask, in English, for help.