Resolves an issue where interacting with the Rotom Dex's "Rotom Loto" feature at specific times caused the software to force-close.
Open the FBI app on your 3DS, navigate to your file, and select "Install and delete CIA."
Use the hShop to find the Region Free (World) update CIA. This is generally considered more reliable than random "Region Free" dumps which may have incorrect version numbering that triggers constant update prompts. Standard Installation: Download the v1.2 Update CIA (Title ID: 0004000E001B5000 ). Transfer the file to your 3DS SD card. Open the FBI app and install the CIA. Troubleshooting Common Errors: pokemon ultra sun update 12 3ds world cia better
Community patches that improve:
Choose Install and Delete CIA (this saves SD card space by deleting the installer after the patch is applied). Resolves an issue where interacting with the Rotom
During double battles—a staple of the Alola region's post-game and competitive ladders—using the move Wide Guard could occasionally cause the game script to softlock. The turn would never end, forcing players to hard-reset their consoles and lose unsaved progress. Update 1.2 rewrites how the move interacts with multi-target attacks to prevent this. Online Compatibility and Mystery Gift Access
While not heavily advertised, v1.2 reduces frame drops during the treacherous Ultra Warp Ride minigame, making it easier to reach those rare Legendary dens. Standard Installation: Download the v1
Navigate to your SD card directory where you stored the downloaded Update 1.2 CIA file. Select the file and choose .
The is the definitive, mandatory patch for anyone playing the game on a 3DS system via CFW (Custom Firmware). This update addresses game-breaking glitches, refines the competitive battling environment, and optimizes performance on standard 3DS hardware.
Ensuring the update matches the exact region (USA, EUR, JPN) of your base game dump.