How do you get a GBA game to save after it stops saving?

Answer 1

Remove the security screw from the back of the cartridge using a 3.88mm bit. If you would like to save some cash, simply get the back end of a bic pen soft with a lighter and push it onto the head of the screw and hold it extremely still for about a minute. After the minute has passed, firmly hold the pen down onto the screw and turn it. This might take a few tries.

The tool is actually called a 3.8mm Gamebit 4.5mm Gamebits. For this tutorial I would suggest buying the 3.8 mm gamebit. So the 3.8mm is the same thing as the 3.88mm.

Once the cartridge is open, you will quickly find the battery facing you. It is soldered to two small metal connectors. You will have to carefully break the soldering points by whatever method you choose. Once you have removed the battery, hold on to the dead one so you can go out and match it to a new one at a store.

When you have a new battery, simply place it between the two connectors in the same fashion the old battery was. To secure the connection, wrap electrical tape around the battery and the two connectors. Try to make the connection very tight, or you may lose data later on.

When done securing the new battery in place, replace the casing of the game and re-insert the security screw. If you have tightly connected the new battery, you can expect the game to save for at least another 4 years.

Answer 2

Perhaps you need to replace the battery inside that provides the built-in memory with power to hold onto savegames.

Answer 3

turn the game off and turn it back on and you will be able to save it

Answer 4

Some games have save points, some games you must press start and choose save, some games save after completing objectives, some games don't save at all and have you memorize lame passwords.

Answer 5

You can't. Someone has turned of when it said "don't turn off". If it was you, it told you so.

Answer 6

go to a zone