Is there a way for me to AP patch an English version of Tomodachi Collection? (2024)

PityOnU said:

how are you running it?

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I'm using Twilight Menu ++ on a New 2DS XL.
I patched the file using a premade patcher.

RandomRows said:

I'm using Twilight Menu ++ on a New 2DS XL.
I patched the file using a premade patcher.

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There are a million different things that can go wrong with ROM's and patching.

Are you sure the ROM file you have is a clean dump to begin with?
Are you sure it is the correct revision of the game targeted by the patch (some games have multiple releases/revisions)?
Is the patch you are using even meant to be used on a clean dump?
Have you tried running the ROM file without the patch?
Can the ROM run in an emulator?

EDIT - I see that Tomodachi Collection was never actually released in English, suggesting you have already applied a translation patch. Patches on top of patches are no bueno.

The patcher doesn\t except anything BUT the correct version.
I'm not sure what a clean dump means.
No, I haven't ran the file without a patch or emulator.
I'll try those an let you know.

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PityOnU said:

There are a million different things that can go wrong with ROM's and patching.

Are you sure the ROM file you have is a clean dump to begin with?
Are you sure it is the correct revision of the game targeted by the patch (some games have multiple releases/revisions)?
Is the patch you are using even meant to be used on a clean dump?
Have you tried running the ROM file without the patch?
Can the ROM run in an emulator?

EDIT - I see that Tomodachi Collection was never actually released in English, suggesting you have already applied a translation patch. Patches on top of patches are no bueno.

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See Also

Tomodachi Collection: New Life Translation ProgressTomodachi Collection: New Life Translation Progress

Okay. So does that mean that there's nothing I can do?

Here it is. This should work on a clean v1.1 ROM and apply both the English Translation Patch (v0.8) and the Anti-Piracy Patch.

If the first patch doesn't work, try this alternative patch.

colinthomas5 said:

I just tried using your dual patch on my fresh 1.1 rom and xdelta did not want to patch the rom. Any ideas?

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You may either need to disable Checksum validation on your patcher (in Delta Patcher, this is done by clicking on the cog next to the Apply patch button) or make sure your ROM has the MD5 checksum "52623C499D4B7C63FCCC9E6707028682".

Haven't been able to find a rom with that MD5 checksum, but will update once one is found and report back with the results!

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colinthomas5 said:

Haven't been able to find a rom with that MD5 checksum, but will update once one is found and report back with the results!

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Also to note: haven't gotten working with a rom with a different MD5 checksum if I disable Checksum validation.

Sophie-bear said:

You may either need to disable Checksum validation on your patcher (in Delta Patcher, this is done by clicking on the cog next to the Apply patch button) or make sure your ROM has the MD5 checksum "52623C499D4B7C63FCCC9E6707028682".

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The ROM I ripped from my cart doesn't work, and I wasn't able to find a working ROM online either,

instruct me on how to find a working one m'fair lass.

SassyBassy said:

The ROM I ripped from my cart doesn't work, and I wasn't able to find a working ROM online either,

PM me a link

instruct me on how to find a working one m'fair lass.

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Are you certain it's a 1.1 cart? And you've tried both patches? If yours isn't working, my best instruction would be to seek a 1.1 rom and try the alternative patch first.

Sophie-bear said:

Are you certain it's a 1.1 cart? And you've tried both patches? If yours isn't working, my best instruction would be to seek a 1.1 rom and try the alternative patch first.

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EDIT: Nevermind, after redumping the game it works perfectly now, there must've been an issue with my earlier dump.

Tried both patches and yes I am sure, but for some reason the ROMs appear like this:

Those of you who have gotten the patch to work, which versions of xdelta are you using? I've tried several different versions and gotten different errors with each, which makes me think I just haven't found a GUI that works.

EDIT: I was able to patch the rom using the alternative patch provided above. I just needed to download Delta Patcher (I've been using other GUIs and none of them have worked). Thanks again to Sophie-bear. It's nice to see some people who are still active in the DS hacking scene to help the noobs like me.

EthanF44 said:

nvmd @Sophie-bear reached out and gave me a clean ROM of Tomodachi Collection to patch and it worked.

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Can you link this? I'm having trouble with this game as well.