3DS:Fixing corrupted games: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 18:13, 6 September 2024

Is your game crashing or experiencing some kind of unintended effect? If so, this page may be able to help you fix your game.

Before starting, you should backup your save with Checkpoint in case something unintentional happens. We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.

Error d900458X

X being any character, this happens when there is some sort of corruption with the game or its save.

Links to uninstalling and reinstalling software can be found here: 3DS:Uninstalling software | 3DS:Installing software

The first thing you should try is uninstalling then reinstalling any Update data for the game
If this does not work, try uninstalling and reinstalling any DLCs for the game

Cartridge

It is not advisable to blow into the cartridge slot or on the cartridge directly with your breath. The moisture in your breath will cause rust to form, damaging the pins.

Before anything, try cleaning the contacts of your cartridge with a microfiber cloth and 99% Isopropyl alcohol. Do not use water.

If available, also try using compressed air in the cartridge slot to blow out any debris. This ensures the pins are not covered in any dirt or grime.

Install the game to your SD card with GodMode9
If the install succeeds, launch the game
- If the game launches, then restore your save using Checkpoint
- If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted
  - You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version
If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted
- You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption
- If that worked, you should install the game with GodMode9 as the cartridge may be unstable

Digital

If the game crashes right when you enter it, try importing the seed with FBI:

Navigate to Titles -> (game name)
Select Import Seed

If that doesn't help, remove the save and fix potential game corruption by re-installing the game:

If the game no longer crashes, restore the save with Checkpoint. If it starts crashing again, you have to redo the process and start a new save.

Cartridge fix

This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.

Download the GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer fork by skawo and place gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm in luma/payloads/

Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding START
Select gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm from the list
When GodMode9 loads, select [C:] GAMECART
Select the file that ends in .3ds (not .trim.3ds)
Select NCSD image options.... then Fix cartridge corruption
- You will know that it is working if the Current Hash value is changing

If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.

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 Is your game crashing or experiencing some kind of unintended effect? If so, this page may be able to help you fix your game.
-{{Info|text=Before starting, you should backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] in case something unintentional happens.}}
+{{Info|text=Before starting, you should backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] in case something unintentional happens. '''We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.'''}}
 ==Error d900458X==
-X being any character, this happens when there is some sort of corruption with the game itself.
+X being any character, this happens when there is some sort of corruption with the game or its save.
 Links to uninstalling and reinstalling software can be found here: [[3DS:Uninstalling software]] | [[3DS:Installing software]]
-#The first thing you should try is uninstalling then reinstalling any updates.
+#The first thing you should try is uninstalling then reinstalling any Update data for the game
-#If this does not work, try uninstalling and reinstalling any DLC.
+#If this does not work, try uninstalling and reinstalling any DLCs for the game
 ===Cartridge===
+{{Warning|text=It is not advisable to blow into the cartridge slot or on the cartridge directly with your breath. The moisture in your breath will cause rust to form, damaging the pins.}}
 Before anything, try cleaning the contacts of your cartridge with a microfiber cloth and 99% Isopropyl alcohol. '''Do not use water.'''
-#Install the game to your console with the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html#installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system| cartinstall] guide.
+If available, also try using compressed air in the cartridge slot to blow out any debris. This ensures the pins are not covered in any dirt or grime.
-#If the cartinstall worked, launch the game.
-#*If the game launches, then restore your save using [[checkpoint]].
+#Install the game to your SD card with [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system|GodMode9]]
-#*If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted.
+#If the install succeeds, launch the game
-#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the cartinstalled game.
+#*If the game launches, then restore your save using [[Checkpoint]]
-#If cartinstall did not work, then your cartridge is broken.
+#*If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted
-#*You can try the cartridge fix guide below.
+#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again, if the cartridge still does not work, then delete the save from the SD card version
-#*If the cartridge fix worked, it might be best to [https://3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html#installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system| cartinstall] the game as the cartridge may be unstable.
+#If the installed version did not work or the install failed, your cartridge is likely corrupted
+#*You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption
+#*If that worked, you should [[3DS:Dump_titles_and_game_cartridges#Installing_a_game_cartridge_directly_to_the_system|install the game with GodMode9]] as the cartridge may be unstable
 ===Digital===
-#The first thing you should try is importing the seed with FBI
+If the game crashes right when you enter it, try importing the seed with FBI:
-#*Load FBI, then go to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code> -> <code>Import Seed</code>
-#If this does not work, make a save backup using [[checkpoint]], then uninstall the game in system settings and reinstall using [https://3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html#installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system| cartinstall] or from the eshop.
+# Navigate to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code>
+# Select <code>Import Seed</code>
+If that doesn't help, remove the save and fix potential game corruption by re-installing the game:
+# Back-up your save using [[Checkpoint]]
+# [[3DS:Uninstalling software|Uninstall the game]]
+# [[3DS:Installing software|Re-install the game]]
-If the game does not work after a reinstallation, then it must be the save file itself and it needs to be deleted, which unfortunately means all progress would be lost.
+If the game no longer crashes, restore the save with Checkpoint. If it starts crashing again, you have to redo the process and start a new save.
 ==Cartridge fix==
 {{warning|text=This has no guarantee of working, and may make issues significantly worse. Only use this if you are absolutely certain the issue is with your cartridge.}}
-Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.2/gm_CartRefresh_1.2.firm  GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>.
+Download the [https://github.com/skawo/GodMode9-with-Cartridge-Fixer/releases/download/1.2/gm_CartRefresh_1.2.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>
-#Insert the cartride into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B|START}}.
+# Insert the cartridge into your console, then power on your console while holding {{B|START}}
-#Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> from the list.
+# Select <code>gm9_CartRefresh_1.2.firm</code> from the list
-#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>.
+#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
-#Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
+# Select the file that ends in <code>.3ds</code> (not <code>.trim.3ds</code>)
-#Select <code>NCSD image options....</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>
+# Select <code>NCSD image options....</code> then <code>Fix cartridge corruption</code>
-#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing.
+#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing
-If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable.
+If this does not fix your cartridge, then your cartridge is most likely unfixable and will need to be replaced.
-[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
+[[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]]