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New 3DS update out
- Thread starter Drago
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Ugh same thing happened to me... sigh.
If wii is to be used as an example, patch possible hacking exploits before they happen.
Edit. I swear you said 3rd when I read that lol.
A Twisty Fluken
Member
well that's uhh....worrisome.
StreetsAhead
Member
Block all the flashcarts!
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Woot, just got a 3DS XL today.
Funny how we are already on version 5, when the system isn't even two years old in the US until Wednesday.
Funny how we are already on version 5, when the system isn't even two years old in the US until Wednesday.
Bony Manifesto
Member
Yup, corrupted firmware is usually fatal.
It was that to do "Download Later", you'd have to close the eShop app and then put the system to sleep. You just don't have to do the former anymore, it seems. At least that's what I think it's talking about.
Yeah I'll probably wait at least an hour or so just to make sure Nintendo isn't releasing the update prematurely.
I've never had it crash during gameplay. Can you describe what happened? The only time the system crashed on me is when I've loaded the internet browser while in an application, but that only happened periodically and the issue seems to have been fixed in an update.
Finally.
I had a similar thing, no black screen, just a small message saying that it could not update due to an error. Everythings seems fine.
I've confirmed it is indeed the case:Finally.
(This is from my Style Savvy update download)
I'm talking about the eShop thing.
Yea, just realized this. Well it isn't clear if you have to press Download Later, but it is clear you don't have to close the eShop now.
I've confirmed it is indeed the case:
Awesome.
Version 2.0 = DSi System Transfer, Internet Browser, Nintendo eShop, Automatic updates
Version 3.0 = 3D Camcorder, Find Mii 2, Join Game from Friends List, 3DS System Transfer
Version 4.0 = Folders, Nintendo Zone, Game Patches
Yeah, pretty integral system changes.
I'm not doing anything in particular. Just doing the levels in 3D Land and it'll freeze for about 5 seconds then boot me out to the Home Screen. An error message with no error code pops up and says: "An unexpected error has occured. Your system will now restart. Any progress may be lost". Happens in Luigi's Mansion ONLY when I beat a mission.
Sounds like a problem with the system. I'd give them a call.
What? did you fix it? now I'm scared to update my GF 3DS, mine had no problem at all.
A Twisty Fluken
Member
Nope. Looks like I'm gonna have to send it in for a repair. If I lose my activity log/streetpass stuff over this I will not be a happy camper.
Good. It was never clear that you had to exit the eShop for download later to work. When I first got my 3DS (a few weeks ago) I loaded up on demos and put the thing to sleep for the night. The next day it had done nothing. Only Google told me what I did wrong. Thanks for fixing that minor inconvenience.
Probably upgrading the browser to get it ready for Miiverse?
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
This just happened to me too. 3DS XL purchased about two months ago.
I just updated with no problems, I wonder why this is happening.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well the browser upgrades sound nice but I think I'll wait till this gets sorted out some.
That would be good. The current browser is pretty slow. Can someone do any speed tests?
MarcoZombieCannon
Member
Are you guys all on XLs? I'm kinda worried about updating with this many people having issues already.
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
I wasn't on full battery power; closed Fire Emblem from suspend and plugged the 3DS into an AC adapter when the system update told me to.
EDIT: Stock SD card, system purchased from Best Buy.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
Do you guys have the default SD card or just a random one you bought (for extra space)?
Are you guys all on XLs? I'm kinda worried about updating with this many people having issues already.
No, mine is a OG 3DS and it was not a black screen error, just an Error using the OS to warn me (a little window pop up saying it could not update due to an error and asking me to restart). Now if you get a Black Screen like the other gaffers....
Off-Kilter
Banned
Ugh firmware updates right after I buy some games. In this case, LM and MH3U.
Call me paranoid but I never take my chances on these. Unless it's a major update I can wait a month or so.
Call me paranoid but I never take my chances on these. Unless it's a major update I can wait a month or so.
Is there anyway to find a common element in why your 3DSes are getting a black screen of death?
XL? Standard? Firmware you were upgrading from? Games/apps you had downloaded on the system? If it was running another game/app at the time of download?
I have a Zelda 3DS, and now I'm really scared if I have to send it away just as Monster Hunter and Luigi's Mansion come out.
XL? Standard? Firmware you were upgrading from? Games/apps you had downloaded on the system? If it was running another game/app at the time of download?
I have a Zelda 3DS, and now I'm really scared if I have to send it away just as Monster Hunter and Luigi's Mansion come out.
Not following you. :/ Wouldn't Miiverse be a standalone native app, and be more like the eShop in that regard?
Update probably unlocked the 8GB RAM.
Even on the Wii U, Miiverse is basically a series of normal web pages the browser is pointed at, which is why they can update it without updating the app itself.
Update went fine for me, using the default card. Took about 4 minutes, not plugged in or anything. Original 3DS.
peaceiscloser
Member
Miiverse, at least on the Wii U and probably on Smartphones is browser-based.