#151242 - cloakedguy - Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:33 pm
I did a search for this, but only found http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?t=10839&highlight=backup+wfc, so I hope this post isn't too redundant.
Is there currently a way to backup the internal Nintendo WFC settings in a DS, so as to be able to restore them later? I have to get my DS repaired (stupid hinge crack), and while I should get the same one back, I'd rather not have to generate new friend codes for every single game again.
I know you can transfer WFC settings from DS to DS, so it seems like it should be possible to backup/restore the WFC identity and restore it later. Is there currently a utility that will do that?
Many thanks.
#151243 - Dwedit - Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:38 pm
When they repaired my DS lite, they kept the WFC settings.
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#151244 - cloakedguy - Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:41 pm
I'm just playing it safe... should they swap out the internals for some odd, Nintendo-only-knows reason. I thought there was a WFC backup utility someone discussed....once.
#151246 - tepples - Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:26 pm
If the half-broken DS still plays games, and you have access to a second DS that doesn't have any friend codes tied to it, you can use the WFC settings to swap the systems' MACs.
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#151247 - cloakedguy - Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:27 pm
| tepples wrote: |
| If the half-broken DS still plays games, and you have access to a second DS that doesn't have any friend codes tied to it, you can use the WFC settings to swap the systems' MACs. |
Yah, but I don't have a spare DS/DS Lite at the moment... I know, I know, I really should have 2-3, but...
So, at the moment, there is no way to backup the MAC/WFC stuff?
#151248 - tepples - Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:32 pm
You're supposed to be able to backup the whole firmware and restore it later. However, I don't know if the tools to do that are public (for fear of brickers).
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#151249 - cloakedguy - Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:33 pm
| tepples wrote: |
| You're supposed to be able to backup the whole firmware and restore it later. However, I don't know if the tools to do that are public (for fear of brickers). |
That makes sense. I was just hoping there was a WFC data backup utility, for situations like this... I suppose I may have to take a chance on NOA this time around. That or buy a DS just for short term data storage.
#151253 - tepples - Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:07 pm
| cloakedguy wrote: |
| That or buy a DS just for short term data storage. |
That's part of why I bought my Lite.
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#151267 - Dwedit - Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:24 am
| tepples wrote: |
| You're supposed to be able to backup the whole firmware and restore it later. However, I don't know if the tools to do that are public (for fear of brickers). |
Firmware writing code is publicly available, bricker or no bricker.
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#151269 - LocalToast - Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:50 am
From what I can tell it seems like it would be fairly easy, considering you send it via DS Download Play xP
But I wouldn't really know other than that...
#151275 - edwdig - Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:13 am
| cloakedguy wrote: |
| I'm just playing it safe... should they swap out the internals for some odd, Nintendo-only-knows reason. I thought there was a WFC backup utility someone discussed....once. |
Tell them you use the WiFi connection and you need the same DS back. They should ask you about that when you request the repair.