If you are playing on PC or Android using the Citra emulator :
: Copy the Pokemon_Ultra_Sun_Update_v1.2.cia file to a folder on your SD card (ideally a folder named /cias/ ). Launch FBI : Open the FBI application from your Home Menu.
Installing a CIA update on a modded Nintendo 3DS requires an SD card and a title manager like or GodMode9 . Method 1: Using FBI (Recommended) pokemon ultra sun update 12 cia install
: Select SD -> /cias/ (or wherever you saved the file).
: Select the CIA file and choose Install and delete CIA . This saves space by removing the installer after the update is applied to the system NAND. If you are playing on PC or Android
This is the standard method for most users with Luma3DS installed.
The (released February 6, 2018) is the most recent software patch for the game. While the Nintendo eShop has historically been the primary source for updates, users with custom firmware (CFW) often prefer installing the update via a CIA (CTR Importable Archive) file to ensure compatibility with homebrew apps and region-free setups. Why Update to Version 1.2? Method 1: Using FBI (Recommended) : Select SD
Hold while powering on your 3DS to enter the GodMode9 menu . Navigate to [0:] SDCARD and locate your CIA file.
: Prevents game crashes and disconnections during specific QR Code events and competitive matches. How to Install the Update 1.2 CIA
