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| Author | zoogie |
| Type | Exploits |
| Version | 3.0-beta |
| License | MIT License |
| Last Updated | 2023/07/20 |
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Kartminer7 is an exploit in the BETA stage designed for the game Mario Kart 7 on the Nintendo 3DS. This exploit targets the extdata savegame on the SD card and works with both the digital and cartridge versions of the game on app version 1.2. The purpose of this exploit is to allow users to install custom firmware (CFW) on their Nintendo 3DS consoles.
Prereqs
To use Kartminer7, you will need the following:
- An eShop, pack-in, or cartridge version of Mario Kart 7 (version 1.2)
- A Nintendo 3DS console updated to system version 11.17
- The movable.sed file from the seedminer exploit, placed inside the resources folder of Kartminer7
- An SD card for your Nintendo 3DS console
Instructions
The steps to use Kartminer7 are as follows:
- Update your 3DS console to system version 11.17.
- Follow the seedminer exploit guide at https://3ds.hacks.guide/seedminer.html until you obtain the movable.sed file. Place the movable.sed file inside the resources folder of Kartminer7.
- Boot up your 3DS console and start Mario Kart 7. Tap "Mario Kart Channel" at the bottom and then tap "Streetpass List" to initialize sd extdata, spotpass, streetpass, etc. Skip this step if you have already done it.
- Turn off Wi-Fi on your 3DS console to prevent spotpass from downloading and erasing the exploit payload.
- Optionally, you can back up your extdata save by placing your 3DS SD card into your PC and running the appropriate backup script in the "backup" folder. This will create a backup folder (e.g., 306, 307, or 308) if the backup is successful. After installing CFW, you can run the restore script to restore your old unhacked save.
- In the Release folder of Kartminer7, double click on the .bat file that matches your 3DS console's region (e.g., USA.bat for a USA console).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to launch the exploit. Turn on your 3DS console, boot Mario Kart 7, and go to Mario Kart Channel -> Streetpass List. Press the A button repeatedly (but slowly) to get past all the menu screens until the exploit launches. The bottom screen colors will change from red to blue to white.
- If the exploit crashes without the colors changing, go to System Settings and change your language. Repeat this step if the colors still don't change after running the exploit. Note that JPN consoles only have one language, so language switching doesn't apply.
It is important to note that this exploit is in the BETA stage, and there may be some issues or risks associated with using it. The developer, Zoogie, encourages users to provide feedback and report any problems they encounter. Additionally, it is recommended to have a backup of your save data before using the exploit.
Media
Kartminer7 - a new Mario Kart 7 Exploit on 11.17.0-50 [Beta Preview] - (NintendoBrew)
Q&A
Q: Omg, online cheaters will thrive! How could you?
A: The user has to knowingly install the exploit to their sdmc extdata using seedminer and a PC tool, it's not RCE in any way.
Q: This could mess up my save!
A: While I offer backup procedures in the instructions, I can make no guarantees this exploit can't mess up the overall savegame state somehow. I have no idea how the extdata save (or spotpass/streetpass) interacts with the normal savegame, for instance. This is why I need testers, and why I am calling this a BETA! Let's find out!
Q: Why can't I just run kartdlphax?
A: Well you certainly can, it's a great exploit. In fact, I'd recommend kartdlphax over Kartminer7, but you do need a 2nd hacked 3ds for it. If you don't have a 2nd hacked 3ds, I think kartminer7 could work well for you (after the beta phase, of course).
Q: Hi, I'm a famous youtube content creator and I'm not sure whether to credit Zoogie when I make video tutorials, does he like to stay hidden?
A: I would like to be credited please, thanks. I'm not that secretive!
Changelog
v3.0-beta
- Wrong arg on Extmountsavedata fixed (US)
- Hotfix 7/24/23: add Linux/Mac. Thanks @danny8376
v2.0-beta
- To deal with mk7's shifty heap, we cast a web of shellcode snippets every 0x20B to compensate.
- No need to pick different scripts for old/new 3DS, it's just 3 for USA, EUR, JPN now.
- Color coded hax progression to inform users how well exploit is working.
- Many other stability things.
v1.0-beta
- First Release.