How to properly import an edited save file in Sun/Moon (Tutorial)

[CrystalLink]

This tutorial will show how to properly import an edited save file into Sun/Moon

First off, you will need the following tools:

A .CIA installer

PKHeX

SaveDataFiler

1. Download SaveDataFiler (it should be a .CIA file), and put it on the root of your SD Card.

2. Put your SD Card into your 3DS and load up your .CIA installer.

3. Install the .CIA

4. Once installed, launch SaveDataFiler.

5. Hover over the Title ID for Sun/Moon and press R+X to remove the Secure Value.

6. Press Y to create a backup of your save data.

7. Once your have created a backup of your save, insert your SD Card back into your computer. You should now have a folder on the root of your SD Card called "filer".

8. Open the folder, and navigate the the "main" file.

9. Edit it however you like in PKHeX

10. Save it and overwrite the "main" file with the one you just edited.

11. Now put your SD Card back into your 3DS, and open up SaveDataFiler.

12. Hover over the Title ID for Sun/Moon and remove the Secure Value again.

13. Now goto the SD section, you should notice a new folder has been created with the name as (ID) (Tile ID), Hover over it and import your save.

14. Remove the Secure Value once more.

15. Your save should now work.

 

Edit: 12/20/16 Apparently you can use JKSM to remove the SecureValue automatically. so either tool works I guess, just  be sure your using the latest version of JKSM.

 

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know .

Edited December 20, 2016 by CrystalLink

[Escher]

FINALLY AN EASY GUIDE FOR HOW TO START EDITING SAVE FILES

*showers you in flower petals*

[evandixon]

I recommend JKSM, because we can legally link to it, it takes care of the secure value automatically, and doesn't require reading the title IDs.  Other than that, nice tutorial!

[Michael728]

Is there a video guide to this? =)

[Rowletbowtie]

Is there a way to do this with cartridges? Or is it only digital?

[evandixon]

2 hours ago, Rowletbowtie said:

Is there a way to do this with cartridges? Or is it only digital?

It works with both; just import/export the CTR cartridge.