META-GBA DOCUMENTATION
Troubleshooting
When the patcher says no, do not make the filename wear a disguise.
Patch refuses to apply
Check region, revision, file size, and checksum. Similar names do not guarantee compatibility.
Wrong format
IPS is for GB/GBC. UPS is for GBA. Do not rename one to the other.
No binary is present
A changelog is documentation, not an executable patch. Restore a verified binary or stop.
Hardware issue
Return to your clean backup and reproduce the issue in an emulator first.