: Without keys, Citra will throw a "Core encrypted" error and crash.
Citra typically looks for keys in the following order:
Go to GM9Megascript -> Scripts from Plailect's Guide -> Setup Luma3DS SD card . Citra Aes Keys.txt
: Distributing or downloading these keys from the internet is often considered a violation of copyright law because they are proprietary Nintendo data.
Verify that the file is a plain text file ending in .txt , not .txt.txt or .bin . : Without keys, Citra will throw a "Core
Once you have generated your aes_keys.txt file, you must place it in Citra's specific system folder for the emulator to recognize it. File Path Locations
Insert the SD card into your PC. Locate the generated keys text file, which contains the slot keys required by Citra. Where to Place the aes_keys.txt File Verify that the file is a plain text file ending in
This is the most critical section for any user who wants to stay within legal boundaries.
If you are using Citra via RetroArch, the file needs to be placed in: ../saves/Citra/sysdata . Troubleshooting Common Issues
The script will generate an aes_keys.txt file in the /gm9/out folder of your SD card. Alternative: Manual Creation