The original Luma Updater repository has been deprecated. The developer, KunoichiZ, moved on from the project, and the server-side links that the QR codes pointed to have largely been taken offline or moved.
The term "patched" in this context is slightly a misnomer; it wasn't Nintendo that broke the tool, but rather the natural evolution of web hosting and the Luma3DS project itself. luma updater 26 qr code patched
However, as of late 2023 and into 2024, many users attempting to use these legacy QR codes or the Luma Updater application itself have been met with "404 Not Found" errors or "SSL Connection" failures. Why the QR Code and App Are Patched The original Luma Updater repository has been deprecated
Since the old QR codes no longer work, the safest and most reliable way to update your Luma3DS to the latest version (currently 13.x or higher) is the manual method. This ensures your console remains bootable after a system update. However, as of late 2023 and into 2024,