After two release candidates, here is the stable version 2123.2 of Azahar Emulator , the 3DS console emulator for Windows PC, MacOS, Linux and Android devices.

This new release is a minor update to the 2123.x series, but brings significant optimizations to the build process to ensure better support for modern platforms and increased overall stability.

Several issues have been fixed on Android, including a crash that prevented games from closing properly and caused the emulator to freeze when opening a new title, a crash caused by out-of-scale values ​​in the slider settings, and continued spam messages due Logcatto an BufferQueueabandoned game.

Also introduced is native support for devices with 16KB memory pages (starting with Android 15).

On macOS, Qt has been updated to version 6.9.2 and fixed compilation and GUI corruption issues with Xcode 26 , also introducing a check on the minimum Xcode version required for compilation.

On a general level, a bug has been fixed that prevented the emulator from correctly recreating the folder shaders/vulkanif manually removed, which led to crashes when writing to the cache.

Finally, on the technical front, CMake configuration errors that could occur when duplicate dependencies were present have been fixed, and the build system has been brought into line with the latest requirements.

Initial setup

To properly run the Azahar Emulator , you need to transfer some real data from a physical 3DS console. For this purpose , the Azahar Arctic Setup Tool was developed , a homebrew application for the 3DS that facilitates the installation of system files and console-specific data into the emulator.

The tool allows you to export and transmit the System Settings application and the NIM system module , which are required to perform a system update, as well as copy unique console data to enable online functionality.

Requirements

  • Make sure your 3DS console has Luma3DS installed, with version 13.3.1 or higher.
  • Download the latest version of Azahar Artic Setup Tool by getting the file .ciaor .3dsx.

Installation

  • If you downloaded the file , you need to use the FBI.cia application to install it on your console:
    • Open FBI .
    • Select “Install .CIA”.
    • Navigate to the .ciadownloaded file and press to complete the installation.
  • If you downloaded the file .3dsx, just copy it to the folder 3dson your SD card.

Start

  1. Start the application :
    • Go to the Home screen of your console and launch the Azahar Artic Setup Tool from the Applications menu.
    • Press  to confirm and start the application.

Setup on Azahar Emulator

Configure the system :

  • On the Azahar emulator , go to the File menu and select Set Up System Files .
  • Enter the IP address that appears on the 3DS console screen.

Data transfer :

  • The system will automatically transfer your console’s unique data to enable online features. Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process successfully.

Completing the setup

Check system update :

  • Once the transfer is complete, the system will check if an update is required. You can confirm the operation and proceed with the update if required.
  • After completing the update, reboot your system and launch the Azahar emulator to start using the online features.

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Source: Github, x.com, biteyourconsole.net

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