3DS:Fixing corrupted games: Difference between revisions

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===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.'''

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

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===Digital===

#The first thing you should try is importing the seed with FBI

#The first thing you should try is 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.

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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.

#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>.

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#*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.

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 ===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.'''
-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 console with the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges.html#installing-a-game-cartridge-directly-to-the-system| cartinstall] guide.
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 ===Digital===
-#The first thing you should try is importing the seed with FBI
+#The first thing you should try is 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.
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 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.
 #When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>.
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 #*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]]