Required Reading
This method uses a flaw in the games Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire, achieved by editing the save file for the game, to launch the Homebrew Launcher.
This method requires access to the Homebrew Launcher on one console. You can then use the cartridge in another console to launch the exploit.
What you Need
Instructions
Section I - Prep Work
- Power off your device
- Insert your SD card into your computer
- Copy
basehaxx_sploit_installer.3dsx
,basehaxx_sploit_installer.smdh
andbasehaxx_sploit_installer.xml
to the/3ds/
folder on your SD card - Copy
boot.firm
andboot.3dsx
from the Luma3DS.zip
to the SD card root of the console you want to use the exploit with - Reinsert your SD card into your device
- Power on your device
- If you haven't already, play the game to a point where you have a secret base
- Secret bases can be created by using TM94 (Secret Power) on a large tree or hole in the wall, which can be obtained on Route 111, north of Mauville City
- If you can't be bothered to play the game that far, you can use a completed save file from here or generate a Pokémon that knows Secret Power with PKSM
Section II - Injecting the payload
- Open the Homebrew Launcher using any method
- Launch basehaxx_sploit_installer from the list of homebrew
- Select OR/AS as the game (if it's not already selected)
- Press (A)
- If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded into the basehaxx installer
- Press (A) to continue, then use the D-Pad to select the model and version of the console you want to use the exploit with, then press (A) again
- Your console should now download and install the payload
- If it fails at downloading the payload, make sure you have a stable internet connection
- Wait until it says
Done ! basehaxx was successfully installed.
, then press START
Section III - Launching the payload
- Launch your copy of Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire on the console you want to use the exploit with
- Enter your secret base
- The name on the flag will be replaced with a lot of '?'
- Boot the PC up, select
Edit secret team settings
, thenChange team name
- You will load into the basehaxx in-game menu
- Press (A) to launch the *hax payload
- This may take a few tries
- If the exploit was successful, your device will load into the Homebrew Launcher
Next steps
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.
Method | Requirements | |
---|---|---|
--- | Working shoulder buttons | System version |
Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM) | Yes | Latest |
Dumping movable.sed (nimhax) | No | Latest |
Installing boot9strap (uloader) | No | 11.15.0 or lower |