Release: IronHax & (You)TubeHax for Nintendo 3DS system softwares 9.0 to 9.9!
Oops! He did it again. I am of course talking about the 3DS developer Smealum.
This time he releases his Nintendo 3DS hacks for the IronFall exploit game, but also for the YouTube exploit app(lication) – the latter which is/was available in nearly every 3DS store.
But how do the hacks for IronFall or Youtube work?
First steps: Setting up the SD card
Before you should start an application or fiddle with the system’s settings, be sure that you have properly set up your Nintendo 3DS’ SD card. At first you are going to need the Homebrew Launcher’s menu (we recommend the Homebrew starter kit) – a boot.3dsx file – which should be placed into the root of the SD Card (for example: F:/boot.3dsx).
If you want to install homebrew applications, you will have to place the homebrew’s .3dsx files into the 3ds folder of your SD card (for example: F:/3ds/homebrew.3dsx). Subfolders are also allowed (for example: F:/3ds/homebrew1/file.3dsx), if you prefer to organize your homebrews.
No matter what you prefer (Just the menu or homebrew starter kit; putting them all into /3ds/ or organizing them via subfolders), be sure that a boot.3dsx file is going to end up in the root of your SD Card!
TubeHax – hack your 3DS via the YouTube App
In case you are using the TubeHax via the YouTube app, you will only have to download a few files (available above), properly copy these files onto your 3DS’ SD card (explained above), and then change the DNS server of your wireless Nintendo 3DS connection (Settings Application -> Internet Settings -> Connection Settings -> Connections 1, 2 or 3 -> Change Settings -> DNS) to the following address: 107.211.140.065.
If you are now opening the YouTube application, it will automatically redirect your 3DS to a specific server, which asks you to properly select your 3DS’ installed system software.
If you did select your 3DS’ system software, press the Submit button and wait a few seconds. The Homebrew launcher should now load up. Congratulations! Keep in mind that TubeHax requires an internet connection to launch the Homebrew Channel, IronHax doesn’t!
Keep in mind that by redirecting the DNS server, your Nintendo 3DS will think that http://youtube.com/ is located at a different server. This will also prevent your from accessing the eShop or the Nintendo 3DS update servers, thus preventing you from accidentally updating your console or exploit application.
IronHax – hack your 3DS via the IronFall game
In case you are using the IronHax via the IronFall exploit game, you will have to download a few files (available above) and properly copy these files onto your 3DS’ SD card (explained above). The next step might be a bit confusing, so read carefully while I try to explain it as clear as possible.
IronFall itself can only be used as an exploit game for the Homebrew Launcher, if you are able to use TubeHax or NinjHax (Version 2.1!). So you have to use TubeHax or NinjaHax and set up a few files, before IronFall can be used as an exploit launcher.
IronFall by itself is not sufficient as an exploit game, until you have used the Ironhax installer (already included in the Homebrew stater kit) via TubeHax or NinjHax, which in the end will make it possible to use IronFall as an exploit game on its own (after the installer was used, not prior!).
So head back to the TubeHax section and properly set up the TubeHax exploit!
Ironhax part 2 – Electric Boogaloo
Jokes aside, this section is only for you, if you have used TubeHax to install the necessary files for the Ironhax to work on its own. Assumingly you did this, feel free to read on.
The remaining steps are very easy. Reboot your Nintendo 3DS system, and then open the IronFall game. Said game should now offer you an ironhax savedata file, which is the exploit savedata for loading the 3DS Homebrew Channel. Just click on it and the Homebrew Launcher should start. IronFall does not require an internet connection, after you have successfully set up its required files.
Cubic Ninja – NinjHax v2.1
If you are still using the Cubic Ninja exploit game, simply head to the NinjHax2 website and follow the listed instructions over there. If you want to set up the IronFall hack via NinjHax, be sure that you have version 2.1 installed.
Any older version of NinjHax has to be uninstalled and replaced with the more recent version 2.1!
Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions
In case you have a few questions, concerns and maybe problems you encounter, be sure to read our FAQ.
Can the hacks be uninstalled? If they can, how do I uninstall them?
Of course it is possible to uninstall the hacks for IronFall and YouTube. In case of IronFall, just start the game itself, then select the exploit savedata (in IronFall’s main menü) and simply press delete. TubeHax is even easier to uninstall. You only have to revert the DNS changes in your system’s Internet Settings, that’s it. Nothing is installed onto your device by using TubeHax.
Does this allow the usage of foreign Nintendo NDS & 3DS games?
The short answer is yes. The longer and more eloquent answer is, that both hacks, the IronFall & the YouTube one, grant you the ability to boot Nintendo 3DS games from foreign regions (e.g. a Japanese game on an EU 3DS). Nintendo NDS games should be supported by default, regardless of their region.
Can I haz Izos R0mz?
Nope. Those hacks are restricted to the userland. This means that you won’t be able to load any kind of Nintendo 3DS ROMs. The hacks only give you as much access to the console as regular applications and games have. While this is a big no for pirates, it is a big yes for people that enjoy some well made Homebrews, that have access to a lot of the 3DS’ power!
You broke my 3DS! The eShop cannot be used, and my 3DS won’t update!
Don’t worry! It is intended that your device is not able to use the eShop and Nintendo’s 3DS system software update servers, because this prevents you from updating your system or the exploit applications. If you have to use the eShop, just change the DNS back to automatic (or whatever you have used prior to following the TubeHax instructions) and reboot your Nintendo 3DS.
Currently Smealum and his friends are considering a DNS server, which only blocks the system software update servers, thus enabling you to access the eShop despite using the custom DNS.
This seems to be a really cool thing, but where can I find more 3DS homebrews?!
In case y’all need more of them Homebrews, be sure to check out 3dsbrew. The guys over there should cover your needs for 3DS homebrews.
Credits where credits are due
Most of the code for ninjhax, ironhax and tubehax was written by Smealum. However, a lot of help was provided by the following people:
yellows8
plutoo
mtheall
fincs
Fluto, Arkhandar (hbmenu design)
Normmatt, ichfly
lobo (webpage template)
CUE (compression code)
GW (bringing attention to the webkit bug used by tubehax)
derlanalmeida, ThibG (icons on this page)
We’d all also like to thank everyone who has been contributing to the 3DS scene in one way or another, including (but not limited to): yuriks, Subv, Bond697, sm, StapleButter, bunnei, WinterMute, neobrain, and, like, so many other people.
Source via Smealum’s Github.
You mind not posting this and how bout posting what on earth is going on with the current exploit for 3.52 (or should I say the upcoming one). Because for a day now, users haven’t been able to get the game yet you advertise it all day.
Yep just installed everything and its running fine. Now just gotta wait until I can run CFW or RxTools on this.
Thanks for the hard work Smealum! 😀
Sounds awsome. I have both but it looks like I only need the youtube app? I’m actually looking forward to using homebrew on my n3DS.
YouTube requires an internet connection. IronFall can be used without an internet connection, after you have used TubeHax to set up the files for IronHax.
The Z is it possible currently to get IronHax for the European consoles? The setup seems to not allow me to select an EU install option.
Disregard my post noticed by using left and right you can go to the USA part of the string and alter it
Its working super on my New 3ds Majoras Mask edition on 9.9.0-26U Awesome job!!
I got error code : C8804465, failed to install /Data0. Ironhax installer is broken for me. Youhax was perfect though. The whole point for me was to rely on stuff on the SD and that’s it. I don’t understand what I could be doing wrong. No one else seems to have my problem and it’s unsettling.
I was having the same error. I fixed it by starting Ironfall, creating a save file, and then running Ironhax. It does keep crashing on me when I try to load it, but it did get past the error.
Tubehax keeps crashing half the time, too.
So I am first ehhh *** first. So I’ve tested it not all hb works like GameYob (I have working GameYob on my DS2). I am angry of it because of hype around it and I’ve thinked that it is another kexploit so I’ve updated to 9.9. If smea will fix the compatibility of hb I will stay on it to new kexploit.
*** I am first Not all hb working like GameYob, CitrABX etc….
Can this run regular Nintendo DS roms, not 3ds roms?
To my knowledge, no.
what does it mean USA old 9.9.0 and USA new 9.9.0? Is there a difference what should I choose?
It’s referring the 3DS itself. You want to click on ‘new’ if you have a New Nintendo 3DS (the one with the additional c-stick). If it’s a model other than the N3DS, click ‘old’.
Disregard my post whenever it shows up.
Interesting, Unlike Ninjhax on my older 3DS, On my 3DS XL 9.9E, I’m getting a red screen when launching apps from the homebrew launcher after using the IronHax installer.
I’m getting “Missing target title” when I try to run the installer from Ninjhax for Ironhax.
For anyone who gets “error code : C8804465” on ironhax install, just reboot and make a profile in Ironfall, and then when installing ironhax, just overwrite the save you created.
Worked for me
Again Ninjhax 1.1 is better as that will run PastaCFW and RxTools where this doesn’t, it just locks up the 3DS.
This will run basic homebrew just like Ninjhax 2,1 so if your on a 3DS that can run Ninjhax 1.1 and PastaCFW or RxTools then DONT upgrade or bother with this.
Can’t i use pasta or rx with this new hack?
So no 3ds rom?
thanks
No, this is for region free and and homebrew only, no 3ds piracy.
Oh heck yeah! I’ve been hyped for this day ever Smealum first mentioned “FreeHax” on Twitter. Best believe the hype is real!
TubeHax working. IronHax working. I can launch Yeti3DS but not CitrAGB, I just get the lower screen dark-red.
Has anyone tested to see if it runs well on Emunand? Would love to run a GBC?GBA emulator on my 3DS.
i have tried 10+ times and only one success,
always telling error and the youtube app restarted.
Anyone has the same problem like me ?
Brillant. TubeHax+IronHax even works within my emunand 9.9.0-26 E on sysnand 4.x E (ninjhax was a bit too complicated with making cia and such, before, and i gave up actually)
Specs: Original 3DS, 4GB SDHC card, Firmware 9.6.0-24U, IronHax v1.1 installed
Status: TubeHax success, IronHax success.
Results:
-Any GBA emulator results in black top screen with red touch screen (CitrAGB & 3DSGBA)
-blargSNES doesn’t appear in my homebrew list
-I don’t have a compatible NES emulator, turns out it has to be in 3dsx format.
-Homebrew Browser fails.
-I loaded my GBC emulator twice, but now it’ll crash with a red touch screen and distorted top screen
Conclusion: I’ve a homebrew channel that doesn’t show all of my apps, and can’t even run what it does show.
Not too mad though, it is a free hack anyway.
For me, Tubehax keeps crashing on load about half the time, (the system picks up on this, and wants to restart) and occasionally when the bottom screen is blue. Ironhax keeps crashing when I try to load the hacked save file. If I make it to the Homebrew Channel, everything seems to be fine.
I checked his twitter feed, and he released a fix. A new boot.3dsx for the homebrew channel. It fixed all of my loading issues. I can now load my GBC and GBA emulators, however, they are not 100% fully working emulators like on PSP or android. I’m using IronHax now, and I’m content.
Any word on when TDVS will be released?
It Doesnt work can someon help? i just get a youtube crash with a error message, i have a new 3ds 9.9 and selected USA NEW 9.9, is it because i live in germany? i downlaoded the files and youtube again but it didnt work
If you life in germany, why did you select USA?
Is your 3DS imported from the USA? If not, you should have selected EUR, since your 3DS is european.
i cant, i just can select USA+ Firmwareversions. i thought its because of the dns?
It doesnt work, i just get youtube crashes, and a error message i downlaoded youtube and the files again, i have a German New 3ds xl and selected USA NEw 9.9, can someone help me?
Ok, 2.1 homebrew launcher not working very well. Better use 2.0 ( gba is slow yet but works on this version)
Hello all who are having issues loading things from the Homebrew Channel.
Smealum released a fix for the homebrew channel boot.3dsx, the one in the root of your 3DS SD card. Get it here: https://twitter.com/smealum/status/633480944146448385
c an someone help me with the sd card set up
What do you do if you accidentally chose new on your old 3ds?
Got the files loaded on sd card. Downloaded youtube. Launched it and it is just normal youtube. I have the dns in correctly but it doesnt load tubehax homebrew at all.
Any advice?
adjust dns
Will be there a update for the European Consoles ?
Awesome, thanks for this! Pete.
Now That Ive Done All Of This It Wont Run It Just Says “requires a newer version of youtube” And now that theres a newer version of the 3ds the eshop wont work unless i update the system from my 9.9.0 to the newest version will this update affect the tubehax since it only says 9.0.0 to 9.9.0 version of the 3ds console