diff --git a/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md b/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..da88b0c --- /dev/null +++ b/Dumping-Game-Cartridges.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +## How to Dump and Decrypt 3DS Cartridges + +**You must have a 3DS for this, you cannot use a PC alone.** + +#### Note on DLC and updates +Dumping a cartridge does not dump DLC and updates for that cartridge. Those are stored on the SD card. See [[Dumping Installed Titles]] for more information. + +--- + +### GodMode9 +With the onset of sighax and boot9strap, the supported method of dumping game cartridges 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 SigHax / Boot9Strap. [Read its readme](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9#how-to-run-this--entry-points--developer-info) on how to do this. +2. Put the SD card into the 3DS. +3. From the root GodMode9 menu, navigate to `[C:] GAMECART`. +4. Select `[TitleID].trim.3ds`, then select `NCSD image options...`, then select `Decrypt file (0:/gm9out)`. +5. Once this process completes, the game will be a .3ds file inside `/gm9/out/` and is immediately usable with Citra. + +##### There was an error with dumping +* Make sure you are using the [latest version of GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest). \ No newline at end of file