You cannot cross-install. A USA copy of Pokémon X requires the USA Update 1.5. An EUR copy requires the EUR update. Attempting to install the wrong region via FBI or BigBlueMenu will either fail or corrupt your game data.
| Region | File Name (Example) | SHA-1 Checksum | |--------|---------------------|----------------| | | Pokemon_X_v1.5_USA_Decrypted.cia | 9A3C2F4E5B8D1A7C6E0F2B3A4D5C6E7F8A9B0C1D (example) | | EUR | Pokemon_X_v1.5_EUR_Decrypted.cia | 4D5E6F7A8B9C0D1E2F3A4B5C6D7E8F9A0B1C2D3E (example) | Pokemon X- Update 1.5 -Decrypted- 3DS -EUR USA-...
Since the release of Pokémon X & Y in 2013, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have rolled out several patches to fix bugs, adjust online functionality, and (controversially) block certain exploits. Among the most sought-after files in the 3DS ROM preservation community is , specifically in decrypted format. You cannot cross-install
Last Updated: October 2023 Target Region: EUR & USA (North America) File Type: Decrypted CIA / 3DS Attempting to install the wrong region via FBI
Whether you are manually installing via FBI on a hacked 3DS or loading the decrypted CIA into Citra, this update is the final key to unlocking the full Kalos experience.
| Region | Title ID (Update) | Language Support | Notes | |--------|------------------|------------------|-------| | | 0004000E00055D00 | English, Spanish, French (Canada) | NTSC-U format. | | EUR | 0004000E00055C00 | English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian | PAL format. Slightly different save structure. |
Always dump your own games and updates from your personal 3DS when possible. Only download decrypted files if you own the original cartridge or digital license. Have questions about installing Update 1.5 on your specific CFW setup? Leave a comment below (or consult the r/3DShacks subreddit for updated tools).