diff --git a/Dumping-Updates-and-DLCs.md b/Dumping-Updates-and-DLCs.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..463f629 --- /dev/null +++ b/Dumping-Updates-and-DLCs.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +## How to Dump Updates and DLCs from a 3DS System + +### GodMode9 +With the onset of sighax and boot9strap, the supported method of dumping games and system applications is GodMode9. + +#### Required tools +- [Latest version of GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) +- 3DS system with [boot9strap](https://3ds.guide/) +- SD card with enough space to hold the dump; 8GB or higher recommended +- SD card reader (preferred), or a way to use wireless file transfer + +#### Instructions +1. Set up GodMode9 using the quick start guide [here](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9#quick-start-guide). Boot9Strap is recommended. +2. Put the SD card into the 3DS. +3. Boot into GodMode9. + +![The GodMode9 root screen](https://i.imgur.com/yiib5OW.png) + +4. Using the D-Pad, navigate to the drive applicable to `[A:] SYSNAND SD`. +5. Press (A) to enter the drive. +6. Use the D-Pad to navigate to `title` directory and press (A) to enter it. +7. Highlight the directory for the type of installed title you wish to dump. + - **Updates** - 0004000e + - **DLCs** - 0004008c + +8. Hold down (R) and press (A) to open the folder search menu. +9. Press (A) to search for titles in the current folder. +10. Press (A) to continue. + +![The GodMode9 title listing for DLCs](https://i.imgur.com/rnetkKq.png) + +11. Use the D-Pad to navigate to the title you want to dump. +12. Press (A) to select the TMD file. +13. Press (A) to open the TMD file options. +14. Use the D-Pad to navigate to the `Build CIA (standard)` option. +15. Press (A) to start dumping the title. +16. Press (A) to continue. +17. Hold down the Right shoulder button and press (START) to power off your 3DS. +18. Put the SD card in your computer. +19. Navigate to the `./gm9/out` folder on your SD card. +20. Identify the title. The format of the file name [may be one of the following](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/blob/ebf904a2c2f0d992a58698d09dd78f593db441c9/source/game/gameutil.c#L1853): + - ` <Title Name> (<Product Code>) (<Region>).cia` + - `<Title ID> (<Product Code>).cia` +22. Copy the CIA to a folder on your computer. + +You can now install the update or DLC to Citra's emulated SD SYSNAND (`File > Install CIA...`). + +##### There was an error with dumping +* Make sure you are using the [latest version of GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest). +* Try redownloadling the title from the eShop. +##### Citra does not detect my DLCs. +* If you do not own all the DLCs for a game, you must use the [latest version of GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) as previous versions did not dump them correctly. \ No newline at end of file