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{{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==

==Error Code: <code>d900458?</code><span class="anchor" id="Error d900458X"></span>==

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

<code>?</code> is a wildcard and can refer to any character, this error indicates there is some sort of corruption with the game or its save data.

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

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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 [~~https~~:~~//3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html~~#~~installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system~~| GodMode9]

#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 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

#**You can try deleting the save from your cartridge, as it may make your cartridge work again

#**If you are unable to delete the cartridge save in-game, then use JKSM or FBI to delete it

#**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 section below to repair corruption

#*You can try the Cartridge fix section below to repair corruption

#*If that worked, you should [~~https~~:~~//3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html~~#~~installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system~~| install the game with GodMode9] as the cartridge may be unstable

#*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

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

# Navigate to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code>

#Navigate to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code>

# Select <code>Import Seed</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]]

#Back-up your save using [[Checkpoint]]

# [[3DS:Uninstalling software|Uninstall the game]]

#[[3DS:Uninstalling software|Uninstall the game]]

# [[3DS:Installing software|Re-install the game]]

#[[3DS:Installing software|Re-install 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.

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==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.}}

{{warning|This process can take anywhere from minutes to several hours or more. How long it takes depends on how corrupted it is.}}

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/1.4/GodMode9_Refresh_1.4.firm GodMode9 Cartridge Fixer] fork by skawo and place <code>GodMode9_Refresh_1.4.firm</code> in <code>luma/payloads/</code>

# Insert the cartridge 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>GodMode9_Refresh_1.4</code> from the list

#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>Verify file</code>

#*If the Verify fails, continue with this guide

#*If the Verify succeeds, then you should '''stop''' following this guide, as your issue is not from cartridge corruption

#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>

#*You will know that it is working if the <code>Current Hash</code> value is changing

#When the cart fixer finishes, repeat steps 4 and 5 to verify the cartridge. It may take several tries to completely fix a cartridge

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

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