h2testw / f3 / f3x

_pages/F3-(Linux).md

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+---
+title: "F3 (Linux)"
+permalink: /f3-(linux).html
+---
+
+This page will walk you through the process of checking your SD card for errors using F3.
+{: .notice}
+
+Depending on the size of your SD card and the speed of your computer, this process can take up to several hours!
+{: .notice--info}
+
+This page is for Linux users only. If you are not on Linux, check out the [H2testw (windows)](h2testw-(windows)) or [F3X (mac)](f3x-(mac)) pages.
+{: .notice--info}
+
+#### What you need
+
+* The latest version of [F3](https://github.com/AltraMayor/f3/archive/v6.0.zip)
+
+#### Instructions
+
+1. Unzip the f3 zip file
+2. `cd` into the f3 directory
+3. Run `make` to compile F3
+4. Insert your SD card into your computer
+5. Mount your SD card
+6. Run `./f3write <your sd card mount point>`
+7. Wait until the process is complete. See below for an example output.
+
+		$ ./f3write /media/michel/6135-3363/
+		Free space: 29.71 GB
+		Creating file 1.h2w ... OK!
+		...
+		Creating file 30.h2w ... OK!
+		Free space: 0.00 Byte
+		Average Writing speed: 4.90 MB/s
+
+8. Run `./f3read <your sd card mount point>`
+9. Wait until the process is complete. See below for an example output.
+
+		$ ./f3read /media/michel/6135-3363/
+		                  SECTORS      ok/corrupted/changed/overwritten
+		Validating file 1.h2w ... 2097152/        0/      0/      0
+		...
+		Validating file 30.h2w ... 1491904/        0/      0/      0
+
+		  Data OK: 29.71 GB (62309312 sectors)
+		Data LOST: 0.00 Byte (0 sectors)
+			       Corrupted: 0.00 Byte (0 sectors)
+			Slightly changed: 0.00 Byte (0 sectors)
+			     Overwritten: 0.00 Byte (0 sectors)
+		Average Reading speed: 9.42 MB/s
+
+
+If the test shows the result `Data LOST: 0.00 Byte (0 sectors)` your SD card is good and you can delete all `.h2w` files on the SD card
+{: .notice--success}
+
+If the test shows any other results, your SD card may be corrupted or damaged and you may have to replace it!
+{: .notice--danger}
+
+Return to [Get Started](Get-Started)
+{: .notice--primary}

_pages/F3X-(Mac).md

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+---
+title: "F3X (Mac)"
+permalink: /f3x-(mac).html
+---
+
+This page will walk you through the process of checking your SD card for errors using F3X.
+{: .notice}
+
+Depending on the size of your SD card and the speed of your computer, this process can take up to several hours!
+{: .notice--info}
+
+This page is for Mac users only. If you are not on Mac, check out the [H2testw (windows)](h2testw-(windows)) or [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)) pages.
+{: .notice--info}
+
+#### What you need
+
+* The latest release of [F3X](https://github.com/insidegui/F3X/releases)
+
+#### Instructions
+
+1. Unzip the F3X zip file
+2. Insert your SD card into your computer
+2. Run the F3X app
+4. Select your SD card
+5. Press "Start Test"
+5. Wait until the process is complete.
+
+If the test shows the result `Success! Your card is ok!` your SD card is good and you can delete all `.h2w` files on the SD card
+{: .notice--success}
+
+If the test shows any other results, your SD card may be corrupted or damaged and you may have to replace it!
+{: .notice--danger}
+
+Return to [Get Started](Get-Started)
+{: .notice--primary}

_pages/Get-Started.md

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 If you have already hacked your 3DS before and have an EmuNAND based CFW setup, just follow all instructions while on SysNAND. Your data will be transfered from EmuNAND to your new A9LH install at the end.
 {: .notice--info}
 
+Before starting, you may want to check your SD card for errors using [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3X (Mac)](f3x-(mac))!
+{: .notice--warning}
+
 | New 3DS | Old 3DS or 2DS |
 |:-:|:-:|
 | [![New 3DS](images/new3ds.png)](get-started-(new-3ds)) <br><br> [![New 3DS XL](images/new3dsxl.png)](get-started-(new-3ds)) | [![Old 3DS](images/old3ds.png)](get-started-(old-3ds)) &nbsp;&nbsp; [![Old 3DS XL](images/old3dsxl.png)](get-started-(old-3ds)) <br><br> [![2DS](images/2ds.png)](get-started-(old-3ds)) |

_pages/H2testw-(Windows).md

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+---
+title: "H2testw (Windows)"
+permalink: /h2testw-(windows).html
+---
+
+This page will walk you through the process of checking your SD card for errors using h2testw.
+{: .notice}
+
+Depending on the size of your SD card and the speed of your computer, this process can take up to several hours!
+{: .notice--info}
+
+This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on windows, check out the [F3 (linux)](f3-(linux)) or [F3X (mac)](f3x-(mac)) pages.
+{: .notice--info}
+
+#### What you need
+
+* The latest version of [h2testw](http://www.heise.de/ct/Redaktion/bo/downloads/h2testw_1.4.zip)
+
+#### Instructions
+
+1. Copy `h2tsetw.exe` from the h2testw zip to your desktop
+2. Insert your SD card into your computer
+3. Run `h2tsetw.exe`
+4. Select "English"
+5. Click "Select target"
+6. Select your SD card's drive letter
+7. Ensure "all available space" is selected
+8. Click "Write + Verify"
+9. Wait until the process is completed
+
+If the test shows the result `Test finished without errors`, your SD card is good and you can delete all `.h2w` files on the SD card
+{: .notice--success}
+
+If the test shows any other results, your SD card may be corrupted or damaged and you may have to replace it!
+{: .notice--danger}
+
+Return to [Get Started](Get-Started)
+{: .notice--primary}

_pages/Installing-arm9loaderhax.md

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 **If you use a corrupted SD card without fixing it, you may BRICK!**
 
-**If you think your SD card may be corrupted, backup every file on your SD card to a folder on your computer, format it, then copy your files back to the SD card.**
+**If you think your SD card may be corrupted, check your SD card for errors using [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3X (Mac)](f3x-(mac))!**
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