Gold Version and Ruby Game Don't Work Right

~~MichaelXD~~ · Jul 29th, 2012, 12:09:15 AM

My Gold version cant keep a save file and in Ruby berries stoped groing. I don't know what's wrong and how to make these work agian but what do I need to do to replace a battery?

Jimera0 · Jul 29th, 2012, 1:26:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat MichaelXD

My Gold version cant keep a save file and in Ruby berries stoped groing. I don't know what's wrong and how to make these work agian but what do I need to do to replace a battery?

The Gold version probably had it's internal battery run dry... it's completely useless now, sorry there's nothing you can do about it.

As for the Ruby, one of two things have happened. 1, this bug that screws with berry growth has taken hold and you just need to link up with a copy of FR or LG to fix it. The second though is that ITS internal battery has also run dry, in which case there's also nothing you can do about it. The batteries, as far as I know, cannot be replaced. Maybe they can and I'm wrong, but I've never heard of anything before. There's a reason gen II and III games are usually played on emulators these days...

King Serperior · Jul 29th, 2012, 1:26:39 AM

1). Welcome to Smogon, MichaelXD.
2). I believe that this may want to be asked where it belongs in the Simple Question, Simple Answer Thread

For what it's worth though, I believe that your battery has died, so time based things are disabled and the lack of saving with soon follow.

EDIT: Jimera!!! You Ninja!!! D:
EDIT2: 1600 posts :P

atsync · Jul 29th, 2012, 1:34:40 AM

Actually, the internal battery can be replaced, at least for 2nd gen games (probably 3rd gen games too). I had my Silver battery replaced a few years ago after it ran dry and it worked just like new.

Treadshot A1 · Jul 29th, 2012, 1:47:43 AM

I was in a Gametraders once, and they advertised being able to replace batteries for GBA games (if i remember correctly). So i would believe that Ruby should be salvageable.

**NixHex** · Jul 29th, 2012, 2:12:01 AM

I did this with my Gold version and now it actually holds save (it couldn't even hold them overnight before). You basically melt a pen tip and stick it into the safety screw socket before it dries, unscrew it, open the cart, pry out the battery, put a new one in, tape it up, close the cart, put the screw back in place. bam.

I even got off my ass for an hour, taking my dog on a walk up to WalGreens where they had like 20 of these batteries in stock. It's really easy. I don't know about the ADV games though, you may want to search on youtube for it further.

~~MichaelXD~~ · Jul 29th, 2012, 2:14:53 AM

I read all your posts and thank you all; I'd love to try it.

Rayne Sylvan · Jul 29th, 2012, 6:06:57 PM

Actually, the berry issue is a known glitch in Ruby and Sapphire. It's fixable if you have access to Emerald, Firered, or Leafgreen: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Berry_glitch

rocky505 · Jul 30th, 2012, 2:25:55 AM

I've heard you can recharge the gsc battery if you leave the game on overnight, but its only used for the gba sp.

TM13IceBeam · Jul 30th, 2012, 4:50:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat rocky505

I've heard you can recharge the gsc battery if you leave the game on overnight, but its only used for the gba sp.

somehow i found this
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/foru...ad.php?t=63718
not sure if true though

Jul 29th, 2012, 12:09:15 AM	#1
~~MichaelXD~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	Gold Version and Ruby Game Don't Work Right My Gold version cant keep a save file and in Ruby berries stoped groing. I don't know what's wrong and how to make these work agian but what do I need to do to replace a battery?

Jul 29th, 2012, 1:26:39 AM	#3
King Serperior Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,827 I am an "Andalite Bandit." Shiver in fear while you can, Yeerks. We're coming for you!	1). Welcome to Smogon, MichaelXD. 2). I believe that this may want to be asked where it belongs in the Simple Question, Simple Answer Thread For what it's worth though, I believe that your battery has died, so time based things are disabled and the lack of saving with soon follow. EDIT: Jimera!!! You Ninja!!! D: EDIT2: 1600 posts :P __________________ It goes beyond saying that this may or may not be my last appearance here on Smogon. I have been busy elsewhere and Smogon, in the end, comes second to the place I am currently residing. I am so sorry to all of you. Please forgive me.

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Treadshot A1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,305	I was in a Gametraders once, and they advertised being able to replace batteries for GBA games (if i remember correctly). So i would believe that Ruby should be salvageable. __________________ Just A1 for short. Apparenlty people can't spell Treadshot. Recent Scramble link Note: Yes, it is spelt wrong. Deliberately. Shut up, you're not the first to notice.

Jul 29th, 2012, 2:12:01 AM	#6
NixHex Queens of the Stone Edge Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,145 The desert Mentor	I did this with my Gold version and now it actually holds save (it couldn't even hold them overnight before). You basically melt a pen tip and stick it into the safety screw socket before it dries, unscrew it, open the cart, pry out the battery, put a new one in, tape it up, close the cart, put the screw back in place. bam. I even got off my ass for an hour, taking my dog on a walk up to WalGreens where they had like 20 of these batteries in stock. It's really easy. I don't know about the ADV games though, you may want to search on youtube for it further. __________________ Pokemon Crystal breeds: Porygon (15/15/15/15/11) (full stat exp.) Lv 100 Alakazam (15/x/15/15/15) (full stat exp.) Lv 100 Starmie(15/x/15/15/15) (full stat exp.) Lv 100

Jul 29th, 2012, 2:14:53 AM	#7
~~MichaelXD~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	I read all your posts and thank you all; I'd love to try it.

Jul 29th, 2012, 6:06:57 PM	#8
Rayne Sylvan Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 236	Actually, the berry issue is a known glitch in Ruby and Sapphire. It's fixable if you have access to Emerald, Firered, or Leafgreen: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Berry_glitch __________________ --Nothing clever here, move along.-- Last edited by Rayne Sylvan; Jul 29th, 2012 at 6:08:07 PM. Reason: Bulbapedia's page is better

Jul 30th, 2012, 2:25:55 AM	#9
rocky505 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 227	I've heard you can recharge the gsc battery if you leave the game on overnight, but its only used for the gba sp. __________________ HG FC:4683 7986 4411