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switch ntrboot to third tab, making boot9strap default
(restore old revision with different loader instructions - having access to this info is useful as not everyone has the same environment, especially this where each user may need a different one) Tag: Manual revert |
(switch ntrboot to third tab, making boot9strap default) |
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|-| | |-|boot9strap= | ||
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# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | # Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | ||
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | ||
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# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>. | # Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>. | ||
# Reinsert the SD card into your console. | # Reinsert the SD card into your console. | ||
# | # Power on the console without pressing any other buttons. | ||
# Press any button to start the test. | # Press any button to start the test. | ||
#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | #* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | ||
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}} | #** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}. | ||
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer. | # When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer. | ||
# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>. | # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>. | ||
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</span> | </span> | ||
|-| | |-|fastboot3DS= | ||
<span> | <span> | ||
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | # Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | ||
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | ||
# Reinsert the SD card into your console. | # Reinsert the SD card into your console. | ||
# | # power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu. | ||
# Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code>. | |||
# Press any button to start the test. | # Press any button to start the test. | ||
#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | #* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | ||
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#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue. | #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue. | ||
#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard. | #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard. | ||
</span> | </span> | ||
|-| | |-|ntrboot= | ||
{{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, choose a different option.}} | |||
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# Ensure you already have a flashcart with ntrboot flashed. If you haven't flashed your flashcart with ntrboot yet, refer to [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot this page.] | |||
# Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | # Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer. | ||
# Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | # Copy <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to the root of your SD card. | ||
# Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code>. | |||
# Rename <code>3ds_hw_test.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>. | |||
# Reinsert the SD card into your console. | # Reinsert the SD card into your console. | ||
# | # Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console. | ||
# | # Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference.] | ||
#* Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right. | |||
# Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds. | |||
# Your console should now be booted into 3ds_hw_test. If it did not boot and instead booted into the HOME menu, power off and try again. This can take a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct. | |||
# Press any button to start the test. | # Press any button to start the test. | ||
#* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | #* The test will take around 30 minutes for an old model and around 45 for a new model. | ||
#** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}} | #** If you are unsure what model the console is, look at the shoulder buttons - a new model has four ({{Key press|L|ZL|ZR|R}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}} | ||
# When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer. | # When the test finishes, press any button to turn the console off and insert your SD into your computer. | ||
# Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>. | # Open the newly generated <code>sd:/HWTEST.LOG</code> file in a text editor, then scroll to the end and look at the line that says <code>[ARM11] Done. ___ total errors detected.</code>. | ||
#* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue. | #* If the number on this line is 0, your console's RAM is not the issue. | ||
#* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard. | #* If the number on this line is not 0, your console's RAM is dying and you need to either repair or replace the motherboard. | ||
# Delete <code>boot.firm</code> and rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code>. | |||
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