From df8881fedef5763396f278e0bc32688fc6f1f634 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Aurora Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:43:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Created FAQ and Troubleshooting (markdown) --- FAQ-and-Troubleshooting.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 FAQ-and-Troubleshooting.md diff --git a/FAQ-and-Troubleshooting.md b/FAQ-and-Troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8e61168 --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQ-and-Troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +## Fixing GBA/DSiWare/"Extended Memory Games" issues + +If you're using a bootmanager (bootctr9, ctrbootmanager9, arm9select, etc.) to load Luma3DS, you won't be able to play GBA/DSiWare games, or certain games that need more RAM on the device (such as Super Smash Bros). + +- You can disable your boot loader **OR** +- You can use the "pathchanger" program, provided for Windows, Linux and Mac OS. (Written in C) + - On Windows just drag the Luma3DS .bin on top of the program, and write the path. + - On other operating systems you need to use the tool from a terminal (type ./pathchanger, followed by a space and drag the .bin on top of the terminal). **OR** +- You can use `pathchange.py`: + 1. Install Python 2.7 or newer (3.4 or newer) + 1. Put `patchanger.py` and the `.bin` file for Luma3DS in the same directory. + 1. `cd path/to/patchanger.py` + 1. `python ./pathchanger.py ./nameof.bin path/to/file/on/your/sd` + +For example, if you have Luma3DS as SD:/randomfolder/Luma3DS.bin, just type: randomfolder/Luma3DS.bin. + +## Other issues + +If coming from a previous version of Luma3DS and you have an issue, try to delete the `config.bin` in `luma` and try again. If the problem persists, make sure you've read this wiki and then report it in the [GBATemp thread](http://gbatemp.net/threads/luma3ds-noob-proof-3ds-custom-firmware.411110). \ No newline at end of file