CY64's CTGP-7 Updater

This tool is written in Python and allows you to update using a PC instead of the 3DS.

Note that I don't intend on replacing the official launcher, I made this tool as a matter of having another source for updates in such circumstances:

  • You have a PC with an internet connection, but not on the 3DS itself.
  • The official updater may keep failing due to wack connection and your PC's connection is better.

Download & set up the script

  1. If you don't have Python 3 installed, download it from their site and install it along with Pip.
  2. Download the script here and check the readme below the code browser to see the additional requirements.

Use of the script

Now that you have set up Python for the script, you can now use the script without cryptic errors.

Note: Check out the ReadMe for detail about the syntax and how to operate it.

Troubleshooting

Do you have issues? Here's some common problems with respective solutions.

Common between GUI and console

Failed to download files / HTTP Error
  • You might not have an internet connection. Check your ethernet cable or Wi-Fi settings
  • Your internet connection is insufficient. If you use Wi-Fi, try getting closer to your access point.

Terminal version

No SD Card or path specified

The tool will attempt to look for any inserted SD Cards. Ensure you inserted the SD Card before running the tool.

Note: On Linux, the SD Card might not be automatically mounted. You might check your desktop environment's hotplug settings or manually mount the SD Card.

If however, the SD Card is not auto-detected, here might be the following reasons:
  • The inserted SD Card was not previously inserted in a Nintendo 3DS console.
  • The SD Card contents are unreadable, as they are corrupted.

Alternatively, you can also specify the path to the SD Card. Either drag'n'drop the drive to the script file to run or open a terminal and type the path after the script name.

Action taken: (Re-)Install
  • There was no CTGP-7 installation detected.
  • The files in CTGP-7/config are modified or corrupted.
  • You specified install as an argument, which ignores the validity of the installation. Should you not intend, remove that argument.