Can I update games on modded 3DS?

Top Voted Answer. Yes. Digital games and DLC are the only thing that can no longer be downloaded without hacking.
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Can you update your 3DS if its modded?

System updates can be performed the same way as they are on an unmodified 3DS: through System Settings, Safe Mode, or the update prompt when the update is automatically downloaded.
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Can the 3DS still update games?

The Nintendo 3DS eShop closed this year, making it impossible for owners to download new games. However, it is possible to still download updates for games, and apparently developers can still add new ones.
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Can you download eShop games on modded 3DS?

You're supposed to still use eshop or buy cartridges. eShop closing or not shouldn't affect your decision at all because they aren't related to each other. Modding a console always has some risks, but in general, your NNID or Nintendo Account will not be banned just for installing CFW or homebrew apps on your console.
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Is it illegal to sell modded 3DS?

It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips). Nintendo has obtained many decisions from criminal and civil courts across the world that confirms this.
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How to update imported games on your modded 3ds!

Can you still mod a 3DS after the eShop closes?

I have seen this question asked about like 73 times, just thought I would post this to answer the question.
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What is FBI 3DS?

FBI is an open source title manager for the 3DS.
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What is Ghost eShop?

What is Ghost eShop ? Ghost eShop is a huge database of games from the Nintendo 3ds family and Nintendo ds. With Ghost eShop, your console is never out of date ! You can download your favorite games from this site or the console application.
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How do I update all my 3DS games?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  3. Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  4. Under the section titled History, select Updates.
  5. You will see a list of the titles you have downloaded. ...
  6. Tap Update.
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Can hacked 3DS play online?

Using a hacked 3DS to play cartridge games online can get your Nintendo account banned. This is because hacking your 3DS allows you to access and play games that you haven't legally obtained, which is a violation of the terms of service for online play.
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Is 3DS Homebrew safe?

As long as you read and follow the installation instructions carefully, there's little chance that you'll do any serious harm to your 3DS. To reduce the risk of problems, make sure your 3DS system software is up to date before you start, unless your 3DS is at version 11.16.
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Why did Nintendo stop making 3DS games?

Nintendo discontinued the New Nintendo 3DS for several reasons: Product Consolidation: Nintendo wanted to simplify its product lineup to focus on the most successful and popular models. By streamlining their offerings, they could allocate more resources to support and promote their core gaming devices.
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Will modding your 3DS brick it?

Doesn't modding the 3ds run the risk of bricking it? It's pretty safe. Only if you really screw up. Like turning off your system accidentally while it's installing/uploading core files, much like if you did so while the system was updating.
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What all can a modded 3DS do?

Popular uses for custom firmware include:
  • Running homebrew software and games made for or ported to the Nintendo 3DS.
  • Bypassing the region lock, allowing you to play games from other regions.
  • HOME Menu customization, using community-created themes and badges.
  • Modification of games (“ROM hacks”) through LayeredFS.
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How do I add Ghost eShop to my 3DS?

  1. To start, you will download GhostEshop.3dsx, if needed here is the .smdh : GhostEshop.smdh.
  2. Once downloaded, place GhostEshop.3dsx in sdmc:/3ds/GhostEshop.3dsx.
  3. That's it, all you have to do is turn on the Homebrew Launcher (∩ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)⊃━☆゚, then start the Homebrew Ghost eShop.
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Can you get geometry dash on 3DS?

Geometry Dash 3DS Edition is a game created by RobTop and licensed by Nintendo. It was released to the Nintendo 3DS in the 31st of August on 2015.
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Is 3DS piracy illegal?

Video game piracy is illegal. Nintendo cooperates with law enforcement officials and aggressively pursues legal actions worldwide against those involved in Nintendo piracy.
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Why are 3DS roms called CIA?

CIA stands for CTR Importable Archive. This format allows the installation of titles to the 3DS. CIA files and titles on Nintendo's CDN contain identical data. As a consequence, valid CIA files can be generated from CDN content.
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What is freeShop on 3DS?

freeShop was a homebrew application for the Nintendo 3DS that allowed games to be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop's servers without being previously purchased.
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Is it illegal to mod your DS?

For example, it is entirely legal to physically modify your gaming consoles as long as whatever you do does not alter or tamper with the console's firmware's code or circumvent any security measures.
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What is Faketik 3DS?

faketik generates and installs "fake tickets" to make missing titles re-appear on Nintendo 3DS family systems.
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Does Nintendo care about modded 3DS?

Nintendo does care, and they don't like it, but they won't and can't do anything about it at all. The Nintendo Switch can detect modified hardware and ban you, but the Nintendo DS family doesn't have any way at all to know that you've done that and nothing happens. You're completely free to modify your DS.
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