finalize: switch to auto-script (#2249)

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_pages/en_US/finalizing-setup.txt

@@ -8,17 +8,24 @@ title: "Finalizing Setup"
 
 The file `boot.firm` is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by [LumaTeam](https://github.com/LumaTeam/) to patch the console, allowing it to run homebrew software.
 
-On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:
+On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install some homebrew programs. Most of these steps will be automated using a script that you will run on your console.
 
-+  **FBI** *(installs CIA formatted applications)*
+{% capture compat %}
-+  **Anemone3DS** *(installs custom themes)*
+<summary>List of homebrew applications that will be installed</summary>
-+  **Checkpoint** *(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)*
-+  **Universal-Updater** *(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)*
-+  **GodMode9** *(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)*
-+  **Homebrew Launcher Loader** *(launches the Homebrew Launcher)*
 
-It is not recommended to skip downloading any of these applications, as many of them will be used later on this page. At the end of this page, your SD card will be cleaned up by removing unnecessary installation files.
+Click the links to view the GitHub repository of each application. (Give them a star if you appreciate them!)
-{: .notice--warning}
+
++  **[FBI](https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI)** *(installs CIA formatted applications)*
++  **[Homebrew Launcher Loader](https://github.com/PabloMK7/homebrew_launcher_dummy)** *(launches the Homebrew Launcher)*
++  **[Anemone3DS](https://github.com/astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS)** *(installs custom themes)*
++  **[Checkpoint](https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint)** *(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)*
++  **[ftpd](https://github.com/mtheall/ftpd)** *(access your 3DS SD card wirelessly)*
++  **[Universal-Updater](https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/)** *(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)*
++  **[GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9)** *(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)*
+
+{% endcapture %}
+<details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
+{: .notice--info}
 
 ### Compatibility Notes
 
@@ -30,12 +37,7 @@ If your previous CFW setup was EmuNAND-based and you wish to move the contents o
 
 ### What You Need
 
-* The latest release of [Anemone3DS](https://github.com/astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
+* [finalize.zip]({{ base_path }}/assets/finalize.zip) (direct download)
-* The v3.7.4 release of [Checkpoint](https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/Checkpoint/releases/tag/v3.7.4) (the `.cia` file)
-* The latest release of [Homebrew Launcher Wrapper](https://github.com/mariohackandglitch/homebrew_launcher_dummy/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
-* The latest release of [Universal-Updater](https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
-* The latest release of [FBI](https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases/latest) (**both** the `.cia` and `.3dsx` files)
-* The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) (the GodMode9 `.zip` file)
 
 ### Instructions
 
@@ -45,26 +47,13 @@ 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. Create a folder named `cias` on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
+1. Copy the contents of `finalize.zip` to the root of your SD card, merging/replacing any existing folders if prompted
-1. Copy all of the CIA files (`Anemone3DS.cia`, `Checkpoint.cia`, `FBI.cia`, `Homebrew_Launcher.cia`, and `Universal-Updater.cia`) to the `/cias/` folder on your SD card
-1. Create a folder named `3ds` on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
-    + This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the `Nintendo 3DS` folder that the console automatically generates
-1. Copy `FBI.3dsx` to the `/3ds/` folder on your SD card
-1. Create a folder named `payloads` in the `luma` folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
-1. Copy `GodMode9.firm` from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card
-1. Copy the `gm9` folder from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the root of your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
-1. Power on your console
 
-The screenshots below indicate 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.
+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.
 
 ![]({{ "/images/screenshots/finalizing-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }})
 {: .notice--info}
 
-![]({{ "/images/screenshots/godmode9-location.png" | absolute_url }})
-{: .notice--info}
-
-
 #### Section II - CFW Check
 
 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.
@@ -86,17 +75,12 @@ In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is saf
 
 {% include_relative include/sysupdate.txt cfw="true" %}
 
-#### Section IV - Homebrew Launcher
+#### Section IV - RTC and DSP setup
-
-In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your console.
-
-{% include_relative include/launch-hbl-dlp.txt %}
-
-#### Section V - 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).
 
 1. Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
+  + If one of these buttons is broken, download [config.ini]({{ base_path }}/assets/config.ini) and put it in your `luma` folder, replacing the existing one. This will change the Rosalina menu key combination to (X) + (Y)
 1. Select "Miscellaneous options"
 1. Select "Dump DSP firmware"
 1. Press (B) to continue
@@ -105,19 +89,9 @@ 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 VI - Installing CIAs
+#### Section V - Setup Script
 
-In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.
+In this section, you will use a script to automate homebrew installation, SD card cleanup, and system file backup.
-
-1. Launch FBI from the list of homebrew
-1. Navigate to `SD` -> `cias`
-1. Select "\<current directory>"
-1. Select the "Install and delete all CIAs" option, then press (A) to confirm
-1. Press (Home), then close Download Play
-
-#### Section VII - CTRNAND Luma3DS
-
-In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS's files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.
 
 1. Power off your console
 1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
@@ -126,51 +100,10 @@ In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS's files to intern
 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
 1. Select "Scripts..."
-1. Select "GM9Megascript"
+1. Select "finalize"
-1. Select "Scripts from Plailect's Guide"
+1. Follow the prompts in the script, answering each question that you are asked
-1. Select "Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND"
+  + If you encounter an error, follow the instructions in the error message or consult the [troubleshooting](troubleshooting#finalizing-setup) page
-1. When prompted, press (A) to proceed
+1. Once the script says "Setup complete!", press (A) to power off the device
-1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
-1. Press (A) to continue
-
-#### Section VIII - Cleanup SD Card
-
-In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.
-
-1. Select "Cleanup SD Card"
-1. When prompted, press (A) to proceed
-1. Press (A) to continue
-1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
-
-#### Section IX - Backup Essential Files
-
-In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.
-
-1. Select "Backup Options"
-1. Select "SysNAND Backup"
-1. Press (A) to confirm
-  + This process will take some time
-  + If you get an error, look for your issue in the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#finalizing-setup)
-1. Press (A) to continue
-1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
-1. Select "Exit"
-1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
-1. Navigate to `[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL`
-1. Press (A) on `essential.exefs` to select it
-1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out"
-  + If you see "Destination already exists", press (A) on "Overwrite file(s)"
-1. Press (A) to continue
-1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
-1. Select "Poweroff system" to power off your console
-1. Insert your SD card into your computer
-1. Copy `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin`, `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha`, and `essential.exefs` from the `/gm9/out/` folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
-  + Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
-  + These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future
-1. Delete `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin` and `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha` from the `/gm9/out/` folder on your SD card after copying it
-  + The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
-1. If you have it, copy the `/luma/backups/` folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
-1. Power on your console
 
 ___
 

_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt

@@ -490,28 +490,69 @@ The steps below can be attempted in any order, but are listed from easiest to ha
 <details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
 
 {% capture compat %}
-<summary><u>Unable to enter Rosalina menu due to broken Left Shoulder / Down D-Pad / Select button(s)</u></summary>
+<summary><u>Error #01: No Nintendo 3DS folder</u></summary>
+
+Your SD card does not have the `Nintendo 3DS` folder. Power on your device with your SD card inserted, then wait for the device to show a message box that says "Creating HOME Menu management information". Once the message box disappears, power off your device and try again.
 
-Download this [alternate config.ini](/assets/config.ini) and place it in `/luma/`. This will change the Rosalina key combination to (X) + (Y).
 {% endcapture %}
 <details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
 
 {% capture compat %}
-<summary><u>"An exception occurred" or infinite "Nintendo 3DS" screen after trying to launch Homebrew Launcher from Download Play</u></summary>
+<summary><u>Error #02: Missing essential.exefs</u></summary>
+
+You said 'No' to the "Make essential files backup?" prompt in GodMode9. Power off your device, power it on while holding (Start) to re-enter GodMode9, say 'Yes' to the prompt, then try again.
 
-There is an issue with your `boot.3dsx` file (it is missing, misplaced, or corrupted). Download the latest release of [the Homebrew Launcher](https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-hbmenu/releases/latest) and place `boot.3dsx` on the root of your SD card, replacing any existing file.
 {% endcapture %}
 <details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
 
 {% capture compat %}
-<summary><u>"Scripts directory not found" in GodMode9</u></summary>
 
-You did not copy the `gm9` folder from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the root of your SD card. Download the latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) and place the `gm9` folder on the root of your SD card, merging it with the existing one.
+<summary><u>Unable to open GodMode9 or Error #03: Missing files</u></summary>
+
+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 %}
 <details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
 
 {% capture compat %}
-<summary><u>"Backup failed" or "Error: Could not open directory" when attempting a NAND backup</u></summary>
+
+<summary><u>Error #04: No space</u></summary>
+
+You need at least 1.3GB of free space to perform the NAND backup, which is apart of the script. If you don't have enough space, follow these steps:
+
+1. Power off your console
+1. Remove the SD card and insert it into your computer
+1. Copy the `Nintendo 3DS` folder from the root of your SD card to your computer
+1. Delete the Nintendo 3DS folder from the SD card
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power off your console, hold START and power on still holding START to boot on GodMode9
+1. Select "Scripts..."
+1. Select "finalize"
+1. Follow the prompts in the script, answering each question that you are asked
+1. Copy the files in `gm9/out` on your SD to a safe location on your computer
+1. Delete the `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin` and `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha` files from the SD card, keeping essential.exefs in `/gm9/out/`
+1. Copy the `Nintendo 3DS` folder from your computer to the root of your SD card
+1. Delete the `Nintendo 3DS` folder from your computer
+
+Once done, re-run the script.
+
+{% endcapture %}
+<details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
+
+{% capture compat %}
+<summary><u>Error #05: No title database</u></summary>
+
+Press (A) to create a title database, follow the prompts [here](/images/screenshots/database-reset.jpg), then re-run the script.
+
+{% endcapture %}
+<details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
+
+{% capture compat %}
+<summary><u>Error #06 or "Error: Could not open directory" when attempting a NAND backup</u></summary>
+
 Make sure you have at least 1.3GB available in your SD card. If you don't have enough space, follow these steps:
 1. Power off your console
 1. Remove the SD card and insert it into your computer
@@ -529,6 +570,14 @@ If you have enough space on your SD card, your SD might be corrupted or faulty.
 {% endcapture %}
 <details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
 
+{% capture compat %}
+<summary><u>Error #08: Dummy title database</u></summary>
+
+You didn't delete the dummy title database that was created by Error #05. Follow the prompts [here](/images/screenshots/database-reset.jpg), then re-run the script.
+
+{% endcapture %}
+<details>{{ compat | markdownify }}</details>
+
 ---
 
 ## Boot issues on consoles with custom firmware

assets/config.ini

@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ autoboot_mode = off
 hbldr_3dsx_titleid = 000400000d921e00
 
 ; Button combo to open the Rosalina menu.
-rosalina_menu_combo = X+Y
+rosalina_menu_combo = Y+X
 
 ; NTP timezone offset, in minutes (-779 to 899).
 ntp_tz_offset_min = 0