diff --git a/_posts/samus_returns/2024-04-22-export-romfs-3ds.md b/_posts/samus_returns/2024-04-22-export-romfs-3ds.md deleted file mode 100644 index 684ec090..00000000 --- a/_posts/samus_returns/2024-04-22-export-romfs-3ds.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,46 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: post -title: "How to extract your Metroid: Samus Returns RomFS" -tags: samus_returns ---- -You can either extract your RomFS using Godmode9 from your 3DS, or using Citra from an installation file (.3ds or .cia). We'll show you how to do it using both methods. - -## Godmode9 - -### Game Installed on SD Card - -If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bb200 -> content -> 00000000.tmd**. - -If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bfb00 -> content -> 00000000.tmd**. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-1.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for installed game path" %} - -Next, navigate to **TMD file options... -> Mount CXI/NDA to drive**, then press A to confirm. - -Highlight the **romfs** directory, and press A while holding R to open another menu. From here, select **Copy to 0:/gm9/out**. Copy the extracted RomFS folder from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-2.png" caption="Menu to extract RomFS to output folder on SD Card" %} - -### Game Cartridge - -If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BB200_v00.trim.3ds**. - -If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BFB00_v00.trim.3ds**. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-3.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for game cartridge" %} - -Next, navigate to **NCSD image options... -> Mount image to drive**, then press A to confirm. - -Press A to enter the **content0.game** directory. Highlight the **romfs** directory, and press A while holding R to open another menu. From here, select **Copy to 0:/gm9/out**. Copy the extracted RomFS folder from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-4.png" caption="Menu to extract RomFS to output folder on SD Card" %} - -## Citra - -First, download and setup Citra. Once you've set it up, navigate to **File -> Install CIA...** to add the directory with your game image or simply double click on **Add New Game Directory** in the main window. Your game should be shown in Citra now. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/romfs_msr/citra1.png" caption="The Citra game window" %} - -Finally, right click on the game and select **Dump RomFS**. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/romfs_msr/citra2.png" caption="Menu showing how to dump the RomFS" %} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/samus_returns/2024-06-11-export-exheader.md b/_posts/samus_returns/2024-06-11-export-exheader.md deleted file mode 100644 index 51f5d013..00000000 --- a/_posts/samus_returns/2024-06-11-export-exheader.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,34 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: post -title: "How to extract your Metroid: Samus Returns ExHeader" -tags: samus_returns ---- -You can either extract your ExHeader using Godmode9 from your 3DS, or by using [ctrtool](https://github.com/3DSGuy/Project_CTR/releases/tag/ctrtool-v1.2.0) or [pyctr](https://github.com/ihaveamac/pyctr) on your computer. We'll show you how to do it using Godmode9. - -## Game Installed on SD Card - -If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bb200 -> content -> 00000000.tmd**. - -If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bfb00 -> content -> 00000000.tmd**. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-1.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for installed game path" %} - -Next, navigate to **TMD file options... -> Mount CXI/NDA to drive**, then press A to confirm. - -Highlight the **extheader.bin** file, and press A while holding R to open another menu. From here, select **Copy to 0:/gm9/out**. Copy the extracted extheader.bin file from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-exheader-sd.png" caption="Menu to extract ExHeader to output folder on SD Card" %} - -### Game Cartridge - -If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BB200_v00.trim.3ds**. - -If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BFB00_v00.trim.3ds**. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-3.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for game cartridge" %} - -Next, navigate to **NCSD image options... -> Mount image to drive**, then press A to confirm. - -Press A to enter the **content0.game** directory. Highlight the **extheader.bin** file, and press A while holding R to open another menu. From here, select **Copy to 0:/gm9/out**. Copy the extracted extheader.bin file from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. - -{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-exheader-cart.png" caption="Menu to extract ExHeader to output folder on SD Card" %} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_posts/samus_returns/2024-10-25-decrypted-copy.md b/_posts/samus_returns/2024-10-25-decrypted-copy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4db794cd --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/samus_returns/2024-10-25-decrypted-copy.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "How to dump a decrptyed copy of Metroid: Samus Returns" +tags: samus_returns +--- +Using Godmode9 from your 3DS, you can dump a decrypted copy of the game. The end result will provide you with one of the following files: .3ds, .cia, .app, .cxi. + +## Game Cartridge + +If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BB200_v00.trim.3ds**. + +If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[C:] GAMECART -> 00040000001BFB00_v00.trim.3ds**. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-cart-1.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for game cartridge" %} + +### 3DS File + +Navigate to **NCSD image options... -> Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out)**, then press A to confirm. + +Copy the .3ds file from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-cart-2.png" caption="Menu to decrypt 3DS file to output folder on SD Card" %} + +### CIA File + +Navigate to **NCSD image options... -> Build CIA from file**, then press A to confirm. + +Copy the .cia file from the **0:/gm9/out** directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-cart-3.png" caption="Menu to decrypt CIA file to output folder on SD Card" %} + +## Game Installed on SD Card + +If you're using the NTSC version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bb200 -> content**. + +If you're using the PAL version, navigate to **[A:] SYSNAND SD -> title -> 00040000 -> 001bfb00 -> content**. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-sd-1.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for installed game path for CIA/CXI files" %} + +### CIA File + +Navigate to **00000000.tmd -> TMD file options... -> Build CIA (standard)**, then press A to confirm. + +Copy the .cia file from the **0:/gm9/out** directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-sd-2.png" caption="Menu to decrypt CIA file to output folder on SD Card" %} + +### CXI File + +Navigate to **00000000.tmd -> TMD file options... -> Dump CXI/NDS file**, then press A to confirm. + +Copy the .cxi file from the **0:/gm9/out** directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-sd-3.png" caption="Menu to decrypt CXI file to output folder on SD Card" %} + +### APP File + +Navigate to **00000001.app -> NCCH image options... -> Decrypt file (0:/gm9/out)**, then press A to confirm. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-sd-4.png" caption="Godmode9 screen for installed game path for APP file" %} + +Copy the .app file from this directory on the SD Card to some place on your computer. + +{% include blog/figure.html src="/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode9-sd-5.png" caption="Menu to decrypt APP file to output folder on SD Card" %} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode-sd-2.png b/assets/guides/godmode9/godmode-sd-2.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9f90e9d9 Binary files /dev/null and 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