diff --git a/_pages/en_US/finalizing-setup.txt b/_pages/en_US/finalizing-setup.txt index 591f4faf08..707b449671 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/finalizing-setup.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/finalizing-setup.txt @@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ If your previous CFW setup was EmuNAND-based and you wish to move the contents o ### What You Need -* [finalizing.zip]({{ base_path }}/assets/finalizing.zip) (direct download) +* [finalize_helper.firm]({{ base_path }}/assets/finalize_helper.firm) (direct download) +* [finalize.romfs]({{ base_path }}/assets/finalize.romfs) (direct download) ### Instructions @@ -45,8 +46,9 @@ In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the ins 1. Power off your console 1. Insert your SD card into your computer -1. Copy the contents of `finalizing.zip` (`finalize`, `gm9`, and `luma`) to the root of your SD card, merging/replacing any existing folders if prompted - + If you are using a Mac, hold the Option key while dragging the folders to the root of your SD card, then click "Merge" +1. Copy `finalize.romfs` to the root of your SD card +1. Open the `luma` folder and create a folder named `payloads` inside, if it does not already exist +1. Copy `finalize_helper.firm` to the `payloads` folder 1. Reinsert your SD card into your console The screenshot below indicates the minimum SD card layout that is required to follow this page. You may have extra files or folders on your SD card, depending on your previous setup or the method that you followed. @@ -54,27 +56,16 @@ The screenshot below indicates the minimum SD card layout that is required to fo ![]({{ "/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }}) {: .notice--info} -#### Section II - CFW Check +![]({{ "/images/screenshots/finalizing-luma-payloads.png" | absolute_url }}) +{: .notice--info} -As an additional safety measure, we will perform an additional check for custom firmware. If custom firmware is not installed by this point for any reason, the next section may render your console unable to be hacked without external hardware. - -1. Power off your console -1. Hold the (Select) button -1. Power on your console while still holding the (Select) button -1. If the check was successful, your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu -1. Press (Start) to save and reboot - -If you do NOT boot into the Luma3DS configuration menu, custom firmware was not installed on your console. Join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) and ask, in English, for help. -{: .notice--danger} - - -#### Section III - Updating the System +#### Section II - Updating the System In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware. {% include_relative include/sysupdate.txt cfw="true" %} -#### Section IV - RTC and DSP setup +#### Section III - RTC and DSP setup In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly). @@ -88,13 +79,18 @@ In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and 1. Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu 1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu -#### Section V - Setup Script +#### Section IV - Setup Script -In this section, you will use a script to automate homebrew installation, SD card cleanup, and system file backup. +In this section, you will use a series of scripts to automate homebrew installation, SD card cleanup, and system file backup. 1. Power off your console -1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9 - + If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that you copied the three folders from `finalizing.zip` to the root of your SD card and that the folders are not misnamed (e.g. `luma (1)`) +1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch the Finalizing Setup Helper + + If you boot to the Luma3DS configuration menu, you held SELECT instead of START + + If you boot to the HOME Menu, your `payloads` folder may be incorrectly spelled or in the wrong location + + If you see a "Luma3DS Chainloader" menu, use the D-Pad and (A) buttons to navigate to and select `finalize_helper` from the list + + If you encounter an error, consult the [troubleshooting](troubleshooting#finalizing-setup) page +1. If the Helper was successful, your console will boot into GodMode9 + + From this point forward, you can access GodMode9 by holding START while powering on your console 1. If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed 1. If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue 1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu @@ -103,7 +99,7 @@ In this section, you will use a script to automate homebrew installation, SD car 1. Follow the prompts in the script, answering any questions that you are asked + If you encounter an error, follow the instructions in the error message or consult the [troubleshooting](troubleshooting#finalizing-setup) page 1. Once the script says "Setup complete!", press (A) to power off the device - + If you do NOT see the message "Setup complete!", the script was not successful and you will need to redo this section + + If you do NOT see the message "Setup complete!", the script was not successful and you will need to redo this section from Step 3 1. Insert your SD card into your computer 1. Copy the `/gm9/backups/` folder to a safe location on your computer + This folder contains critical file backups and should be backed up to multiple locations (i.e. cloud storage) if possible @@ -117,11 +113,11 @@ ___ You're done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your console. {: .notice--success} -### Information and Notes - Trying to figure out what to do with your newly modded device? Visit [our wiki](https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do)! {: .notice--info} +### Information and Notes + {% capture notice-6 %} Here are some key combos that you should know: diff --git a/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt b/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt index 8e2c135526..1c1098ca13 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt @@ -448,21 +448,34 @@ The steps below can be attempted in any order, but are listed from easiest to ha
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{% capture compat %} -Error #02: Missing essential.exefs +Error #22: finalize.romfs is invalid -You said 'No' to the "Make essential files backup?" prompt in GodMode9. Power off your console, power it on while holding (Start) to re-enter GodMode9, say 'Yes' to the prompt, then try again. +The file `finalize.romfs` is corrupt or unreadable. [Re-download it](/assets/finalize.romfs) and copy it to the root of the SD card, replacing any existing copy, then try again. {% endcapture %}
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{% capture compat %} +Information #23: finalize.romfs in wrong location -Unable to open GodMode9 or Error #03: Missing files +The file `finalize.romfs` was placed in the wrong location (the `Nintendo 3DS` folder instead of root of SD). The script will attempt to resolve this, but requires your permission to do so. Press (A) on the next few prompts to continue. -You did not copy everything from `finalize.zip` to the root of your SD card. Remember, your SD card should have at least these files: +{% endcapture %} +
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-![]({{ "/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }}) -{: .notice--info} +{% capture compat %} +Error #24: SD is write-protected + +Ensure that your SD card is not [locked](/images/sdlock.png). If the SD card is not locked and you continue to get this error, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for assistance. + +{% endcapture %} +
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+ + +{% capture compat %} +Error #02: Missing essential.exefs + +You said 'No' to the "Make essential files backup?" prompt in GodMode9. Power off your console, power it on while holding (Start) to re-enter GodMode9, say 'Yes' to the prompt, then try again. {% endcapture %}
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@@ -533,25 +546,6 @@ If you have enough space on your SD card, your SD might be corrupted or faulty. {% endcapture %}
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-{% capture compat %} -Error #09: Unsupported GodMode9 version - -You are somehow running a version of GodMode9 not packaged with the script. Make sure you copied the contents of `finalize.zip` to the root of your SD card and that you are holding START while powering on your console. - -{% endcapture %} -
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- -{% capture compat %} -Error #11: Missing donor database - -You did not copy everything from `finalize.zip` to the root of your SD card. Remember, your SD card should have at least these files: - -![]({{ "/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }}) -{: .notice--info} - -{% endcapture %} -
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- {% capture compat %} Error #12: Copy (file).db fail diff --git a/assets/finalize.romfs b/assets/finalize.romfs new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9669d81c81 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/finalize.romfs differ diff --git a/assets/finalize_helper.firm b/assets/finalize_helper.firm new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a6361fa27a Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/finalize_helper.firm differ diff --git a/assets/finalizing.zip b/assets/finalizing.zip deleted file mode 100644 index f70d3a3f00..0000000000 Binary files a/assets/finalizing.zip and /dev/null differ diff --git a/images/screenshots/finalizing-luma-payloads.png b/images/screenshots/finalizing-luma-payloads.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9742f14b3b Binary files /dev/null and b/images/screenshots/finalizing-luma-payloads.png differ diff --git a/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png b/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png index eb7ef44963..2ae76a1711 100644 Binary files a/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png and b/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png differ