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* Make sure you have [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ Custom Firmware (CFW)] installed.
* Make sure you have [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ Custom Firmware (CFW)] installed.
* Have the latest [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/ GodMode9] installed.
* Have the latest [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/ GodMode9] installed.
* The 3DS or DS Cartridge you want to dump.
* The 3DS or DS Cartridge or installed title you want to dump.
* Have the latest [https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases FBI] installed if you want to install it to your 3DS


== Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for use on your 3DS ==
== Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for use on your 3DS ==
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# Navigate to [C:].
# Navigate to [C:].
# Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
# Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
# Choose NCSD image options...
# Choose "NCSD image options...".
# Choose Build CIA from file
# Choose Build CIA from file.
# Reboot back into the 3DS Homebrew
# Launch FBI
# On the Main Menu click on SD
# Navigate to `gm9`
# Click on `out`
# Click on the TitleID.trim.standard.cia
# Wait for it to install
# Boot back to the main screen
# Open up the Gift
# You are now able to play your backed up game on your 3DS without the Cartridge


== Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for an Emulator ==
== Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for an Emulator ==
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# Navigate to [C:].
# Navigate to [C:].
# Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
# Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
# Choose NCSD image options...
# Choose "NCSD image options...".
# Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out).
# Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out).
# Turn off the 3DS.
# Turn off the 3DS.
# Remove the SD Card and insert it into a PC.
# Remove the SD Card and insert it into a PC.
# Navigate to `/gm9/out` on the SD Card
# Navigate to `/gm9/out` on the SD card.
# Copy or Move the TitleID.trim.3ds to somewhere on your PC.
# Copy or Move the TitleID.trim.3ds to somewhere on your PC.
# Now you have a backup you can play on a 3DS Emulator on your PC.
# Now you have a backup you can play on a 3DS Emulator on your PC.
== Dumping an Installed Title ==
# Hold (Start) and power on your 3DS. GodMode9 will launch.
# Navigate to `[A:] SYSNAND SD`.
# Hold (R) and press (A).
# Press (A) on `Open title manager`
# Press (A) on the title you want to dump.
# Press (A) on `Manage title`
# Navigate to `Build CIA (standard)` and press (A) to start dumping.
# Wait until it has finished and then press (A) to continue.
# The dumped title will now be in `/gm9/out` on the SD card.


== Dumping a DS Cartridge for an Emulator ==
== Dumping a DS Cartridge for an Emulator ==
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# Copy to `0:/gm9/out`.
# Copy to `0:/gm9/out`.
# Turn off the 3DS.
# Turn off the 3DS.
# Remove the SD Card and insert it into a PC.
# Remove the SD card and insert it into a PC.
# Navigate to `/gm9/out` on the SD Card.
# Navigate to `/gm9/out` on the SD card.
# Copy or Move the TitleID.nds to somewhere on your PC.
# Copy or Move the TitleID.nds to somewhere on your PC.
# Now you have a backup you can play on a DS Emulator on your PC.
# Now you have a backup you can play on a DS Emulator on your PC.

Latest revision as of 06:26, 23 May 2023

Exclamation-triangle-fill.svgCircumventing DRM mechanisms and/or creating backup copies of games and media for personal use is a right granted only in some countries. It is your sole responsibility to stay up to date with the law in your respective country. The information provided within this wiki is solely educational and its editors take no responsibility for the use or misuse of this information.


Required Items

  • Make sure you have Custom Firmware (CFW) installed.
  • Have the latest GodMode9 installed.
  • The 3DS or DS Cartridge or installed title you want to dump.

Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for use on your 3DS

  1. Insert the 3DS Cartridge into your 3DS.
  2. Hold (Start) and power on your 3DS. GodMode9 will launch.
  3. Navigate to [C:].
  4. Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
  5. Choose "NCSD image options...".
  6. Choose Build CIA from file.

Dumping a 3DS Cartridge for an Emulator

  1. Insert the 3DS Cartridge into your 3DS.
  2. Hold (Start) and power on your 3DS. GodMode9 will launch.
  3. Navigate to [C:].
  4. Choose the TitleID.trim.3ds.
  5. Choose "NCSD image options...".
  6. Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out).
  7. Turn off the 3DS.
  8. Remove the SD Card and insert it into a PC.
  9. Navigate to /gm9/out on the SD card.
  10. Copy or Move the TitleID.trim.3ds to somewhere on your PC.
  11. Now you have a backup you can play on a 3DS Emulator on your PC.

Dumping an Installed Title

  1. Hold (Start) and power on your 3DS. GodMode9 will launch.
  2. Navigate to [A:] SYSNAND SD.
  3. Hold (R) and press (A).
  4. Press (A) on Open title manager
  5. Press (A) on the title you want to dump.
  6. Press (A) on Manage title
  7. Navigate to Build CIA (standard) and press (A) to start dumping.
  8. Wait until it has finished and then press (A) to continue.
  9. The dumped title will now be in /gm9/out on the SD card.

Dumping a DS Cartridge for an Emulator

  1. Insert the DS Cartridge into your 3DS.
  2. Hold (Start) and power on your 3DS. GodMode9 will launch.
  3. Navigate to [C:].
  4. Choose the TitleID.nds.
  5. Copy to 0:/gm9/out.
  6. Turn off the 3DS.
  7. Remove the SD card and insert it into a PC.
  8. Navigate to /gm9/out on the SD card.
  9. Copy or Move the TitleID.nds to somewhere on your PC.
  10. Now you have a backup you can play on a DS Emulator on your PC.