Nintendo Portable Region - Revision history

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2016-12-31T14:33:42Z

‎3DS: Updated with new methods.

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2016-11-30T19:50:04Z

‎DS: A9LH installation is very easy to get DSiware Imports

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‎3DS: Latest firmware (10.3) still works

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 This is the first notable Nintendo portable system that isn't region free by default.<br />
 The Regular 3DS, XL and 2DS are listed as '''OLD 3DS'''<br />
-The new 3DS and new XL are listed as '''NEW 3DS'''
+The new 3DS, new 3DS XL and upcoming new 2DS XL are listed as '''NEW 3DS'''
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 |Cubic Ninja's infamous QR code exploit has a new use recently and it enables to bypass region lock, this method is compatible to both OLD and NEW 3DS models and it is called RegionFOUR or Ninjhax2.0<br /> which works on the range of firmware 9.0 to 11.2 [http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/ Click here]
 |-
-|'''Method 3 Soundhax'''
+|'''Method 3 Soundhax (fixed in V11.4)'''
 |A new late 2016 method was found as a primary entrypoint which requires a certain m4a sound file along with the homebrew starter kit files inserted into the SD card<br />which is found going to the website, selecting the region and type of 3DS model [http://smealum.github.io/3ds/ Click here and then go to Nintendo 3DS Sound for soundhax]
 |-
-|'''Method 4 A9LH+Luma <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
+|'''Method 4 A9LH+Luma or Boot9strap+Luma <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
-|A Wii tier homebrew exploit which not only allows the system to play cart imports from the 3DS homemenu but also supports DSiware and DL-only 3DS imports too. The exploit can be done as low as 1.0 to as high as 11.2.xx<br /> Before 2017, Firmware 11.0 & 11.1 previously required a certain DSiware game's save exploit but now it can be done with combination of both safehax & waithax and 11.2 can be done with a combination of both safehax & fasthax.<br />There is a controversial freeshop file which allows easy access to obtain imported versions of 3DS games including Download Only titles along with its DLC and Update files.
+|A Wii tier homebrew exploit which not only allows the system to play cart imports from the 3DS homemenu but also supports DSiware and DL-only 3DS imports too. The exploit can be done as low as 1.0 to as high as 11.3.xx<br /> 11.4 requires either hardmodding or a transfer from a custom firmware 3DS with 1 of the 4 legally purchased DSiware games for injection.<br />The main difference is that Boot9Strap is unpatchable and therefore, uneffected when getting official firmware updates.<br />There is a controversial freeshop file which allows easy access to obtain imported versions of 3DS games including Download Only titles along with its DLC and Update files.
 |-
 |'''Method 5 '''

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 |The internet browser exploit called RegionTHREE supporting firmwares 4.0 to 9.5.0-22. Only OLD 3DS systems can use this exploit as the NEW 3DS uses a different internet browser
 |-
-|'''Method 2 RegionFOUR using Cubic Ninja'''
+|'''Method 2 RegionFOUR using Cubic Ninja'''<br /> '''''Obsoleted thanks to Soundhax'''''
 |Cubic Ninja's infamous QR code exploit has a new use recently and it enables to bypass region lock, this method is compatible to both OLD and NEW 3DS models and it is called RegionFOUR or Ninjhax2.0<br /> which works on the range of firmware 9.0 to 11.2 [http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/ Click here]
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 |'''DSi related restrictions'''
 |A DSi enhanced game is region free when playing the game on a DS Phat/Lite but it is region locked when playing it on a DSi (XL) and 3DS.<br />DSiware games are download only titles that can be bought from DSi Shop  and 3DS eShop.
-As of 2016, there is a way to play pirated DSiware files including imported versions by abusing a Arm9LoaderHax (A9LH) which works on old 3DS models ranging from 1.0 to 11.1 and New3DS models ranging from 9.0 to 11.1
+As of 2016, there is a way to play pirated DSiware files including imported versions by abusing a Arm9LoaderHax (A9LH) which works on old 3DS models ranging from 1.0 to 11.2 and New3DS models ranging from 9.0 to 11.2
-Although it's a lot easier to exploit it on a new3DS model under version 11.0 because it has an easier time to downgrade to 9.2 for the A9LH installation and it can skip the 2.1 OTP part which is mandatory for old 2/3DS models.
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 |'''Method 4 A9LH+Luma <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
-|A Wii tier homebrew exploit which not only allows the system to play cart imports from the 3DS homemenu but also supports DSiware and DL-only 3DS imports too. The exploit can be done as low as 1.0 to as high as 10.7.xx<br />Firmware 11.0 & 11.1 can be done if you have a certain exploited DSiware game but it's a lot harder to setup than a FW that is 10.7 and lower.<br />There is a controversial freeshop file which allows easy access to obtain imported versions of 3DS games including Download Only titles along with its DLC and Update files.
+|A Wii tier homebrew exploit which not only allows the system to play cart imports from the 3DS homemenu but also supports DSiware and DL-only 3DS imports too. The exploit can be done as low as 1.0 to as high as 11.2.xx<br /> Before 2017, Firmware 11.0 & 11.1 previously required a certain DSiware game's save exploit but now it can be done with combination of both safehax & waithax and 11.2 can be done with a combination of both safehax & fasthax.<br />There is a controversial freeshop file which allows easy access to obtain imported versions of 3DS games including Download Only titles along with its DLC and Update files.
 |-
 |'''Method 5 '''

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 |Cubic Ninja's infamous QR code exploit has a new use recently and it enables to bypass region lock, this method is compatible to both OLD and NEW 3DS models and it is called RegionFOUR or Ninjhax2.0<br /> which works on the range of firmware 9.0 to 11.2 [http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/ Click here]
 |-
-|'''Method 3 '''
+|'''Method 3 Soundhax'''
 |Buy an imported 3DS, try and get a NEW 3DS model if you can. If not get one of the oldest models as they are becoming really cheap now, UK can get a (near) New condition original 3DS for ~£60
 |} <br /><br />
-DS notes <br />
+DS notes <br /><br />
 Newer carts (late 2015) have an extra layer of security and will fail to load if run through homebrew programs like RegionFour and Hans, a common solution is to find the game's .XML file and load a more recent homebrew launcher to launch newer games outside the native region. <br />
 Online patches are also a pain because some are required to be played online and as of May 2015, 3DS eShop is region locked so it is impossible to download patches of physically imported games.<br />
 [http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/3DS_Regionthree_Compatibility_List Region free exploit compatibility list.]<br />

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 |'''Method 2 RegionFOUR using Cubic Ninja '''
-|Cubic Ninja's infamous QR code exploit has a new use recently and it enables to bypass region lock, this method is compatible to both OLD and NEW 3DS models and it is called RegionFOUR or Ninjhax2.0<br /> which works on the range of firmware 9.0 to 9.9 [http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/ Click here]
+|Cubic Ninja's infamous QR code exploit has a new use recently and it enables to bypass region lock, this method is compatible to both OLD and NEW 3DS models and it is called RegionFOUR or Ninjhax2.0<br /> which works on the range of firmware 9.0 to 10.3 [http://smealum.github.io/ninjhax2/ Click here]
 |-
 |'''Method 3 '''