Pokemon emerald gba save file corrupted

That's right, the latter 64kb of save. Also mystery gift and battle records, but those only become accessible in the postgame, so you're going to encounter the HoF roadblock first.

Since the game only has access half the save data it thinks it has, when it tries to write the hall of fame data to the other half of the file, it actually wraps around and overwrites some of the main save data.

The game's data storage keeper-tracker-of system gets replaced with the name of your Pikachu, and it can no longer see your hour grinding spree as a valid save file. And since we stopped the game from keeping a backup earlier, your character just ceases to exist. So let's fix that, shall we? Main thing I need to know is the locations where the Pokedex data is stored in the save, since if all parts of it don't match the save won't load. Nope, no offset differences at all. They're exactly the same as regular GBA saves.

Only problem is that not every offset is documented in that page which I've been staring at for 8 hours straight , especially including the Pokedex-related offsets, which need to match for two of these cases or else everything breaks. You can post now and register later.

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ABadHaiku Posted November 8, Posted November 8, edited. You will need: A hex editor. I use Hex Workshop , which is currently free and, as far as I can tell, virus-free. If you're using Hex Workshop, you can download this character filter for it, which lets you read the hexadecimal garble as plaintext on the right side. Also, give the guy some love. To install it, put the. If you're using another hex editor, you can see what hex values correspond to each letter here.

I trust that you have a legitimate copy of the game that you used a ROM-ripper on, and didn't pirate it you cheaty cheater mccheaterson. PKHex , a save file editing program. Unfortunately, it only comes in not-English, so I'll give the instructions for generating a CIA with it as well. And please give the creator some love; the non-English programming community doesn't get nearly enough respect, and this is an awesome tool for the community.

And yes, it is also virus-free. It's in Spanish, I know. Just bear with me here. A new tab will open in the program. Click the tab name, then select "Cargar ROM Navigate to the. Located on Birth Island. Masterballs in Bag. Located on Faraway Island.

Find Mew in the Grass Maze to catch it Level Masterball in Bag. Lose to your rival in Lilycove City to get back to Littleroot Town. Located on Navel Rock. Climb up the mountain to find Ho-oh and catch it Level 70 , climb down to find Lugia and catch it Level Saved after rescuing Professor Birch. Would whether the game is an original or a copy make a difference? Thanks for your help. Well-Known Member. You have a counterfeit game.

Last edited: Feb 20, So there's no way to recover it? Aquarelle Well-Known Member Staff member. Alyster said:. Nice to know Kenny Pkmn Trainer said:. I believe that it is a counterfeit game, it is not Nintendo's fault. G Veteran Member.