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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 we get started, it might be a good idea to backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] just incase something unintentional happens. '''We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.'''}}
+{{Info|text=Before starting, you should backup your save with [[Checkpoint]] in case something unintentional happens.}}
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 ===Cartridge===
-Before anything, try cleaning your cartridge pins, you can do this with a microfiber cloth and 99% Isopropyl alcohol. '''It is not recommended to use water.'''
+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 the cartinstall worked, launch the game.
-#*If the game launches, then restore your save.
+#*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 cartinstalled game.
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 #The first thing you should try is importing the seed with FBI
-#*Load FBI, then go to Titles/(your game) then press on import seed
+#*Load FBI, then go to <code>Titles</code> -> <code>(game name)</code> -> <code>Import Seed</code>
-#If this does not work, uninstall then reinstall the game itself.
+#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.
 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.
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 {{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 luma/payloads.
+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 START.
+#Insert the cartride 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 the <code>GAMECART</code> drive.
+#When GodMode9 loads, select <code>[C:] GAMECART</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>