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===Cartridge=== | ===Cartridge=== | ||
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. | Before anything, try cleaning the contacts of your cartridge with a microfiber cloth and 99% Isopropyl alcohol. '''It is not recommended 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. It is not recommended to blow into the cartridge slot. | |||
#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. | #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 cartinstall worked, launch the game. | ||
#*If the game launches, then restore your save using [[checkpoint]]. | #* If the game launches, then restore your save using [[checkpoint]]. | ||
#*If the game crashes after restoring your save, your save is corrupted. | #*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. | #** 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 cartinstall did not work, then your cartridge is broken. | #If cartinstall did not work, then your cartridge is broken. | ||
#*You can try the cartridge fix guide below. | #*You can try the cartridge fix guide below. | ||
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#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> | #*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. | # 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. | 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.}} | {{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 | 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 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>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> | ||