
Save these settings, and start playing online again! In the settings for the network of your choosing, go to where it says ‘Auto-obtain DNS’ and change this to ‘No’, then set the Primary DNS to 178.62.43.212, and the Secondary DNS to 1.1.1.1. In the 3DS’s case, look under ‘Nintendo DS connections’. To also allow DSi (Enhanced) games and DSiWare access to the internet (with the bonus of WPA/WPA2 network connectivity), go to the DSi/3DS’s system settings and change the WiFi connections from there. DSi or 3DS devices can be set up the same way. To go online with your old DS(i) games again, make sure you have a network they can connect to, then go to the Nintendo WFC settings, which can be accessed from any game with WiFi functionality. DS games can only ever connect to WEP or unsecured networks. Those using a DSi or 3DS can make use of the improved wireless capabilities of those consoles, but only in DSi Enhanced games (such as Pokémon Black and White). This means that it doesn’t require any patching or other boring stuff, just change the DNS and you’re ready to play online! It also means that it works for all games! Do keep in mind though that this will not allow you to bypass the DS Phat and Lite being restricted to WEP and unsecured networks. The way to get connected again is very simple: use a custom DNS server for your WiFi connection. Have fun!ĭS, DSi Enhanced and DSi exclusive games and DSiWare can now use their online functionality again, meaning you can do online races in Mario Kart DS or receive Mystery Gifts in Pokémon, thanks to a security flaw in the way the DS connects to the internet. The hacks are also compatible with the latest firmwares. These CFW hacks are compatible with all 3DS and 2DS models, including the ‘New 3DS’, and with all DSi models excluding the Chinese iQue DSi.

As long as you follow the instructions to a T, you can’t damage your device. Most of the process is automated, but make sure you read every word on every page.
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All you need to hack two of the greatest handhelds to ever grace the Earth is a bit of time to read and follow the instructions from the guides linked below. Especially in the 3DS’s case, there are loads of different homebrew applications for any purpose you could think of, ranging from emulators to save managers to file managers, and so on. Any 3DS and DSi users who have been away from the 3DS and DS scene (and DS-Scene) for a while, let it be known that the 3DS and DSi can now fairly easily be softmodded with custom firmware.
