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3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)/JPN

2025-07-29T07:50:03Z

Shotgunw1lly69: required reading section had wrong info about the region

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==Required Reading==
[https://github.com/zoogie/smilehax-IIe smilehax-IIe] is an exploit for the game "SmileBASIC" made by zoogie, compatible with System Versions 9.0.0 through 11.16.0 for USA/EUR/JPN region consoles. It is used to launch the Homebrew Launcher. The JPN version of the game has a different route that is covered on this page.

==What You Need==

*The game "SmileBASIC", available on the Nintendo eShop
*The latest release of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS]
*The latest release of [https://github.com/zoogie/smilehax-IIe/releases/latest smilehax-IIe]

==Instructions==

===Section I - Prep Work===

#Make sure SmileBASIC is updated to the latest version
#Power off your console
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Copy <code>boot.firm</code> and <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Copy <code>new3ds_JPN.bin</code> or <code>old3ds_JPN.bin</code> (depending on your model) from <code>otherapps_with_CfgS_11.17.zip</code> to the root of your SD card, then rename the file to <code>otherapp.bin</code>
#Transfer <code>SH2E-JPN.300.wav</code> from the Release_sh2e <code>.zip</code> to a device that can play <code>.wav</code> files, for example a phone
#Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code><ID1></code> -> <code>title</code> -> <code>0004000e</code>
#Rename the <code>00117200</code> folder to <code>_00117200</code>
#Reinsert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console

===Section II - smilehax===

#Launch SmileBASIC
#*Do not update the game if asked
#Select the "Publish/Download Projects" option
#Select the "Download (Receive) using Public Key" option
#Press the "Yes" button
#Enter the Public Key "NJEQK3A4" using the on-screen keyboard
#Press the "Yes" button to confirm the download of PMODEM141
#Press "OK", then "Back", then "Browse Projects"
#Select PMODEM141, then press "Select File"
#Select PMODEM141.PRG, then Press "OK", then "Yes" to execute it
#Select RECEIVE FILE SIMPLEX
#Prepare the device you use to play the <code>.wav</code> file
#Keep your console about a foot from the <code>.wav</code> file playing devices' speaker and use a reasonable (not loud) volume to play the<code>.wav</code>
#Now select 300BPS, then play the <code>.wav</code> file
#When it finishes, Press "Yes", then press "OK"
#Press the START button
#Select the SH2E-JPN.TXT file, then press OK, then "Yes" to execute it
#Your device should load into the Homebrew Launcher

==Next steps==
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.

{| class="wikitable floatleft colortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Method
! colspan="2" |Requirements
|-
| ---
!Working shoulder buttons
!System version
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
| class="ct-green" |No
| class="ct-green" |Latest
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
| class="ct-green" |No
| class="ct-yellow" |11.15.0 or lower
|}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)

2025-07-28T04:15:52Z

Shotgunw1lly69: added notes for people performing the exploit from safe mode, pairs with BSU edit

== Technical Details ==
For technical details on the exploit that you will be using on this page, see [https://github.com/MrNbaYoh/safecerthax here].

== Compatibility Notes ==
safecerthax is compatible with all Old 3DS and Old 2DS consoles in all regions on system versions 1.0.0 through 11.14.0.

==What You Need ==

* The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/SafeB9SInstaller/releases/download/v0.0.7/SafeB9SInstaller-20170605-122940.zip SafeB9SInstaller] (direct download)
* The latest release of [https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/download/1.4/boot9strap-1.4.zip boot9strap] (direct download)
* The latest release of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS] (the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> file)

==Instructions==

====Section I - Hardware Button Check====

If you came here from [[3DS:BSU|Black Screen Unbrick]], you may skip this section.

#Power on your console
#Once you see the HOME Menu, press the (Left Shoulder) and (Right Shoulder) buttons at the same time
#*The camera applet should appear
#*If the console crashes, just continue to the next section
#Power off your console

If the camera did NOT appear, you cannot follow this method as your shoulder buttons are broken

====Section II - Prep Work ====

#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Copy everything from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card
#Copy <code>boot9strap.firm</code> and <code>boot9strap.firm.sha</code> from the boot9strap <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/boot9strap/</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy <code>SafeB9SInstaller.bin</code> from the SafeB9SInstaller <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Reinsert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console

====Section III - safecerthax proxy====

If you came from [[3DS:BSU|Black Screen Unbrick]], turn off wifi by the switch on the 3ds, or on an Old 2ds, at the router, attempt to update, click on the prompt to "Set Internet Settings", and continue from Step 3 (with your wifi/router back on)

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “Yes”, then click <code>Detailed Setup</code>
#Set the Proxy Server to <code>ssloth.nintendohomebrew.com</code>, and the Port to <code>8080</code>
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Click “OK” to continue
#Power off your console

====Section IV - safecerthax====

#With your console still powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your console
#*Keep holding the buttons until the console boots into Safe Mode (a “system update” menu)
#Press “OK” to accept the update
#*There is no update. This is part of the exploit
#Press “I accept” to accept the terms and conditions
#The update will eventually fail, with the error code <code>003-1099</code>. This is intended behaviour
#Press “OK” to close the error message
#If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
#* If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section

==== Section V - Installing boot9strap ====

#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap
#* If a step on the lower screen has red-colored text, and you are not prompted to input a key combo, [[3dsguide:troubleshooting#issues-with-safeb9sinstaller|follow this troubleshooting guide]]
#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
#*Luma3DS configuration menu are settings for the Luma3DS custom firmware. Many of these settings may be useful for customization or debugging
#*For the purpose of this guide, '''leave these options on the default settings''' (do not check or uncheck anything)
#*If your console shuts down when you try to power it on, ensure that you have copied <code>boot.firm</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Press (Start) to save and reboot

If you came from [[3DS:BSU|Black Screen Unbrick]] return to the page now, and follow the CFW Troubleshooting

At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default.

*Luma3DS does not look any different from the normal HOME Menu. If your console has booted into the HOME Menu, it is running custom firmware.
*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.

==== Section VI - Restoring default proxy====

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “No”
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Power off your console

-----

Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]]

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

3DS:Black screen unbrick

2025-07-28T04:15:43Z

Shotgunw1lly69: added note + link to safecert for stock 3ds' that meet a certain criteria, pairs with safecert edit

{{shortcut|3DS:BSU}}
When a 3DS boots to a black screen instead of the HOME Menu, it is usually a bad sign. This page lists common troubleshooting steps to fix this issue.

The troubleshooting below should always be started at the first section. The troubleshooting will direct you to the next sections if necessary.

__TOC__

== CFW Check ==
First, we will check if the console has CFW. This will help as it allows access to [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]], a helpful tool for troubleshooting and fixing issues.

# Power on your console while holding the {{B|SELECT}} button
#* If your console boots to the [[3DS:Luma3DS/Configuration|Luma3DS configuration menu]], press {{B|START}} to save, then continue to the CFW troubleshooting section below
#* If your console doesn't boot to the Luma3DS configuration menu, do the same without the SD card inserted
#** If your console does boot to the Luma3DS configuration menu, your SD card wasn't inserted correctly, re-insert it and try again
#** If your console turns off right away, you have CFW and can continue to the CFW troubleshooting section below
#** If your console doesn't boot to the Luma3DS configuration menu but black-screens, your console is likely bricked without CFW, and you should continue to the stock troubleshooting section at the bottom of this page
#*** To make sure of this, hold {{Key press|SELECT|START|X|POWER}} for seven seconds while the console is powered off, then power off again, hold {{B|HOME}}, and then press {{B|POWER}} - if the notification LED [[3DS:boot9strap#LED_Status_Codes|lit up a color]] or the [[3DS:fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] menu appears, then you have working CFW but something is interfering with Luma. Join the Nintendo Homebrew Discord for more advanced help

== CFW troubleshooting ==

=== Section I - Prep Work ===

# Follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html|Restoring / Updating CFW]], then "Updating GodMode9" and "Creating a NAND backup" section on [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage]]
# Take out any inserted game cartridge
# Continue to the next section

=== Section II - RTCBug ===

# Power on your console
# Wait ten seconds, then press {{Key press|L|Down|SELECT}} at the same time
#* If the [[3DS:Luma3DS/Rosalina|Rosalina menu]] opens, you're likely experiencing [[3DS:Lumabug|RTCBug]] - return by pressing B, wait 15 minutes, remove any existing cartridge inserted, and the HOME Menu should load on its own. If this doesn't work, continue to the next section
#* If Rosalina doesn't open, continue to the next section

=== Section III - Luma3DS configuration reset ===

# Insert the SD card into your computer
# Navigate to the folder <code>sd:/luma</code>
# Delete <code>config.ini</code>
# Reinsert the SD card into your console
# Power on your console
#* If your console doesn't boot to the Luma3DS config, follow [[SD Clean]], then return to section 2
# Do not enable anything, just press {{B|START}} to save the default configuration
#* If your console boots to the HOME Menu, you should look for and delete faulty patches in <code>/luma/sysmodules</code> and <code>/luma/titles</code> on the SD card before turning <code>Enable game patching</code> or <code>Loading external FIRMs and modules</code> back on
#* If your console doesn't boot to the HOME Menu, continue to the next section
#* If your console boots to an error, check [[3DS:EXCEPTION|the Luma exceptions page]] for how to fix your error, or ask for help in the Nintendo Homebrew Discord if your error isn't listed there

=== Section IV - SD HOME Menu extdata ===

#Power on your console without the SD card inserted
#* If it boots to the Luma3DS configuration screen, press {{B|START}} to save
#* If it doesn't boot to the HOME menu, continue to the next section
#* If it boots to the HOME Menu, do the following steps:
#*# Insert your SD card into your computer
#*# Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code>ID0</code> -> <code>ID1</code> -> <code>extdata</code> -> <code>00000000</code>
#*#* <code>ID0</code> and <code>ID1</code> are 32-character long folders
#*#* If you have multiple ID0/ID1 folders, do the following for all of them
#*# Delete the corresponding folder for your region:
#*#* USA: <code>0000008f</code>
#*#* EUR: <code>00000098</code>
#*#* JPN: <code>00000082</code>
#*#* KOR: <code>000000A9</code>
#*# Reinsert your SD card into your console
#*# Power on your console
#*#* If it still doesn't boot to the HOME Menu, but does without the SD card, you're experiencing a very weird issue and should ask in the Nintendo Homebrew discord for more advanced help

=== Section V - Safe Mode ===

# Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, perform the update and see if it boots to the HOME Menu
#* If it doesn't boot to Safe Mode, or doesn't boot to the HOME Menu after a Safe Mode update, continue to the next section

=== Section VI - ctrcheck ===

# Follow the instructions on [[3DS:Ctrcheck|the ctrcheck page]]
# If the console doesn't boot to the HOME Menu after all applicable fixes have been tried, continue to the next section

=== Section VII - New 3DS camera brick{{anchor|Section VIII - New 3DS camera brick}} ===

{{info|If you are currently troubleshooting an old model console, ignore this and skip to the next section.
 If you are unsure whether your console is new or old, look at its shoulder buttons. A new model has four ({{Key press|ZL|L|R|ZR}}), and an old model has two ({{Key press|L|R}}).}}

# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Navigate to the <code>/luma/</code> folder
# Look for <code>errdisp.txt</code>
## If this file already exists, rename it to <code>_errdisp.txt</code>
## If this file doesn't exist, skip to the next section
# Reinsert your SD card into the console
# Power on the console
# Wait 30 seconds without pressing any buttons
# Power off the console
# Navigate to the <code>/luma/</code> folder
# Look for <code>errdisp.txt</code>
#* If this file exists, open it in a text editor, and check if the process name is <code>qtm</code>
#** If the process name is <code>qtm</code>, you need to disconnect your inner camera or replace it
#** If the process name is something else, your console has a very unusual issue and you should ask in the Nintendo Homebrew Discord for more advanced help
#* If this file doesn't exist, continue to the next section

=== Section VIII - CTRTransfer{{anchor|Section VII - CTRTransfer}} ===

# Follow the [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer.html|CTRTransfer guide on 3DS Hacks Guide]]
#* If the console doesn't boot to the HOME Menu at the end of Section III, continue to the next section of this guide

=== Section IX - 3ds_hw_test ===

# Follow the instructions on [[3DS:Hardware test|the hardware test page]]
#* If the number of errors from this is zero, continue to the next section

===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===

# Follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual]]
#* When asked whether to restore optional data, press {{B|B}} to deny it

----
By this point, you have exhausted all conventional fixes. If your console has not booted to the HOME Menu by now, go to the Nintendo Homebrew Discord and mention that you've tried this page already.

==Stock troubleshooting==

===Section I - Safe Mode ===

# Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, Is an Old 3DS/2DS model, and hasn't been updated recently, try [[3DS:Safecerthax|Safecerthax]], if not, proceed to next bullet point
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, perform the update and see if it boots to the HOME Menu
#* If it doesn't boot to Safe Mode, or doesn't boot to the HOME Menu after a Safe Mode update, continue to the next section

===Section II - Shutdown menu ===

# Power on the console
# Wait 30 seconds without touching any buttons
# Press the POWER button
#* If the shutdown menu opens (a grey screen with text), you're experiencing <code>f000000b</code> corruption and must install boot9strap with a [[3DS:ntrboot|ntrboot]] compatible flashcart in order to fix the issue
#* If the screen stays black and the console only powers off if you hold the button for 15 seconds, this may be potentially fixable with ntrboot if it is not a hardware issue

[[Category:Unbricking]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]]

User:Shotgunw1lly69/sandbox

2025-07-26T23:02:39Z

Shotgunw1lly69:

'''For context, I'm adding a note to black screen unbrick for people to follow this guide if their stock o3ds will only boot safe mode'''
the changes are notes in section 1,3, and 5
i just want to check if this makes sense

==Instructions==

====Section I - Hardware Button Check====

If you came here from [[3DS:BSU]], you may skip this section.

#Power on your console
#Once you see the HOME Menu, press the (Left Shoulder) and (Right Shoulder) buttons at the same time
#*The camera applet should appear
#*If the console crashes, just continue to the next section
#Power off your console

If the camera did NOT appear, you cannot follow this method as your shoulder buttons are broken

====Section II - Prep Work ====

#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Copy everything from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card
#Copy <code>boot9strap.firm</code> and <code>boot9strap.firm.sha</code> from the boot9strap <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/boot9strap/</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy <code>SafeB9SInstaller.bin</code> from the SafeB9SInstaller <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Reinsert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console

====Section III - safecerthax proxy====

If you came from [[3DS:BSU]], turn off wifi by the switch on the 3ds, or on an Old 2ds, at the router, attempt to update, click on the prompt to "Set Internet Settings", and continue from Step 3 (with your wifi/router back on)

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “Yes”, then click <code>Detailed Setup</code>
#Set the Proxy Server to <code>ssloth.nintendohomebrew.com</code>, and the Port to <code>8080</code>
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Click “OK” to continue
#Power off your console

====Section IV - safecerthax====

#With your console still powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your console
#*Keep holding the buttons until the console boots into Safe Mode (a “system update” menu)
#Press “OK” to accept the update
#*There is no update. This is part of the exploit
#Press “I accept” to accept the terms and conditions
#The update will eventually fail, with the error code <code>003-1099</code>. This is intended behaviour
#Press “OK” to close the error message
#If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
#* If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section

==== Section V - Installing boot9strap ====

#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap
#* If a step on the lower screen has red-colored text, and you are not prompted to input a key combo, [[3dsguide:troubleshooting#issues-with-safeb9sinstaller|follow this troubleshooting guide]]
#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
#*Luma3DS configuration menu are settings for the Luma3DS custom firmware. Many of these settings may be useful for customization or debugging
#*For the purpose of this guide, '''leave these options on the default settings''' (do not check or uncheck anything)
#*If your console shuts down when you try to power it on, ensure that you have copied <code>boot.firm</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Press (Start) to save and reboot

If you came from [[3DS:BSU]] return to the page now, and follow the CFW Troubleshooting

At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default.

*Luma3DS does not look any different from the normal HOME Menu. If your console has booted into the HOME Menu, it is running custom firmware.
*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.

==== Section VI - Restoring default proxy====

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “No”
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Power off your console

-----

Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]]

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

User:Shotgunw1lly69/sandbox

2025-07-26T22:58:09Z

Shotgunw1lly69: Edits i'm drafting for safecerthax if you can only access safe mode (someone please review this I don't think it's very good)

'''For context, I'm adding a note to black screen unbrick for people to follow this guide if their stock o3ds will only boot safe mode'''

==Instructions==

====Section I - Hardware Button Check====

If you came here from [[3DS:BSU]], you may skip this section.

#Power on your console
#Once you see the HOME Menu, press the (Left Shoulder) and (Right Shoulder) buttons at the same time
#*The camera applet should appear
#*If the console crashes, just continue to the next section
#Power off your console

If the camera did NOT appear, you cannot follow this method as your shoulder buttons are broken

====Section II - Prep Work ====

#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Copy everything from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card
#Copy <code>boot9strap.firm</code> and <code>boot9strap.firm.sha</code> from the boot9strap <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/boot9strap/</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy <code>SafeB9SInstaller.bin</code> from the SafeB9SInstaller <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Reinsert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console

====Section III - safecerthax proxy====

If you came from [[3DS:BSU]], turn off wifi by the switch on the 3ds, or on an Old 2ds, at the router, attempt to update, click on the prompt to "Set Internet Settings", and continue from Step 3 (with your wifi/router back on)

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “Yes”, then click <code>Detailed Setup</code>
#Set the Proxy Server to <code>ssloth.nintendohomebrew.com</code>, and the Port to <code>8080</code>
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Click “OK” to continue
#Power off your console

====Section IV - safecerthax====

#With your console still powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your console
#*Keep holding the buttons until the console boots into Safe Mode (a “system update” menu)
#Press “OK” to accept the update
#*There is no update. This is part of the exploit
#Press “I accept” to accept the terms and conditions
#The update will eventually fail, with the error code <code>003-1099</code>. This is intended behaviour
#Press “OK” to close the error message
#If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
#* If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section

==== Section V - Installing boot9strap ====

#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap
#* If a step on the lower screen has red-colored text, and you are not prompted to input a key combo, [[3dsguide:troubleshooting#issues-with-safeb9sinstaller|follow this troubleshooting guide]]
#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
#*Luma3DS configuration menu are settings for the Luma3DS custom firmware. Many of these settings may be useful for customization or debugging
#*For the purpose of this guide, '''leave these options on the default settings''' (do not check or uncheck anything)
#*If your console shuts down when you try to power it on, ensure that you have copied <code>boot.firm</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Press (Start) to save and reboot

If you came from [[3DS:BSU]] return to the page now, and follow the CFW Troubleshooting

At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default.

*Luma3DS does not look any different from the normal HOME Menu. If your console has booted into the HOME Menu, it is running custom firmware.
*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.

==== Section VI - Restoring default proxy====

#Launch the System Settings application
#Navigate to <code>Internet Settings</code> -> <code>Connection Settings</code>
#Click on your network connection slot and navigate to <code>Change Settings</code> -> <code>Next Page (right arrow)</code> -> <code>Proxy Settings</code>
#Set “Proxy Settings” to “No”
#Click OK, then click Save
#When prompted, click “Test” to perform the connection test
#*The test should succeed
#Power off your console

-----

Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]]

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

3DS:Bannerbomb3/Installing menuhax67

2025-07-24T23:12:02Z

Shotgunw1lly69: Replaced redundant column with a more relevant one

==Required Reading==

[https://github.com/zoogie/menuhax67 menuhax67] is a secondary exploit that can be used to launch the Homebrew Launcher. Here, we inject it with [https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3 Bannerbomb3]

The instructions described here work with all regions except for Taiwan and China.

==What you need==

*The latest version of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS] (the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> file)
*The latest version of [https://github.com/zoogie/menuhax67/releases/latest menuhax67] (the menuhax67 <code>.zip</code> file)

==Instructions==

===Section I - Prep Work===

#Insert the SD card of your 3DS into your computer
#Copy everything from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Copy the <code>Launcher.dat</code> for your region/version from the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card

===Section II - Bannerbomb3===

#Reinsert your SD card into your device
#Power on your device
#Launch System Settings on your device
#Navigate to <code>Data Management</code> -> <code>DSiWare</code> -> <code>SD Card</code>
#Select <code>Install *HAX</code>

===Section III - Using menuhax67===

#Power on your device, which should now have menuhax67 installed
#Press on the small home icon on the top left of the touch screen in the HOME Menu
{{Success
| text = If the exploit was successful, your device will have booted into the Homebrew Launcher
}}
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.
{{warning|text='''After''' installing boot9strap you should '''uninstall menuhax67''', or HOME Menu Settings may crash or open the Homebrew Launcher. Uninstalling menuhax67 will '''NOT''' uninstall boot9strap.}}
{| class="wikitable colortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Method
! colspan="3" |Requirements
|-
| ---
!Working DS mode
!System version
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
| class="ct-red" |Yes
| class="ct-green" |Latest
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
| class="ct-green" |No
| class="ct-yellow" |11.15.0 or lower
|}

==Uninstall menuhax67==

#Create a folder called <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it doesn't exist already
#Copy the menuhax67_installer.3dsx from the menuhax67 <code>.zip</code> to the the <code>3ds</code> folder
#Insert the SD card into the 3DS
#Launch the Homebrew Launcher with any method ([[3DS:Troubleshooting/manually entering homebrew launcher|normally with Rosalina & Download Play]] or from the HOME Menu)
#Launch the menuhax67_installer.3dsx from the list of homebrew
# Select REMOVE menuhax67

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3DS:Bannerbomb3/Preparation

2025-07-24T23:07:57Z

Shotgunw1lly69: correcting my mistake

==Required Reading==
{{ombox
| type = speedy
| text = '''This method only works on versions 11.16.0 and below.''' This is because Bannerbomb3 was fixed in 11.17.0.
}}

==Technical Details==
To launch custom code, we exploit a flaw in the DSiWare Data Management window of the Settings application.To accomplish this, we use your system's encryption key (movable.sed) to build a DSiWare backup that exploits the system.For a more technical explanation, see [https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3 here].

==Compatibility Notes==
These instructions work on USA, Europe, Japan, and Korea region consoles as indicated by the letters U, E, J, or K after the system version.

==What You Need==
*Your <code>movable.sed</code> file from completing [[3DS:Seedminer/BFM|Seedminer]]
*The latest version of [https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3/releases/latest Bannerbomb3] (the Release_v3.0 <code>.zip</code> file)

==Instructions==

===Section I - Prep Work===

#Power off your device
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Open [https://zoogie.github.io/web/bb3/ Bannerbomb3 Injector]on your computer
#Upload your movable.sed using the “Choose File” option
#Click “Build and Download”
#*This will download an exploit DSiWare called <code>F00D43D5.bin</code> inside of a zip archive (BannerBomb3<code>.zip</code>)
# Copy <code>bb3.bin</code> from Release_v3.0<code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code><ID1></code> on your SD card
#*<code><ID0></code> is the 32-letter folder name that you copied in Seedminer
#* <code><ID1></code> is a 32-letter folder inside of the <code><ID0></code>
#Create a folder named <code>Nintendo DSiWare</code> inside of the <code><ID1></code>
#*If you already had the folder *and* there are any existing DSiWare backup files (<code><8-character-id>.bin</code>) inside, copy them to your PC and remove them from your SD card
#Copy the <code>F00D43D5.bin</code> file from BannerBomb3<code>.zip</code> to the <code>Nintendo DSiWare</code> folder
==Next steps==
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.

{| class="wikitable floatleft colortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Method
! colspan="2" |Requirements
|-
| ---
!Working shoulder buttons
!Working DS mode
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing menuhax67|Installing menuhax67]] (recommended)
| class="ct-green" | Not needed
| class="ct-yellow" | Only on >11.15
|-
| [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (USM)|Installing boot9strap (USM)]]
| class="ct-red" |Yes
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)|Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)]]
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
| class="ct-red" |Yes
|}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

User:Shotgunw1lly69/sandbox

2025-07-24T06:39:47Z

Shotgunw1lly69:

==Next steps==
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.

{| class="wikitable floatleft colortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Method
! colspan="2" |Requirements
|-
| ---
!Working shoulder buttons
!Working DS mode
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing menuhax67|Installing menuhax67]] (recommended)
| class="ct-green" | Not needed
| class="ct-red" |Only on >11.15
|-
| [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (USM)|Installing boot9strap (USM)]]
| class="ct-red" |Yes
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)|Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)]]
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
| class="ct-red" |Yes
|}

[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

3DS:Bannerbomb3/Preparation

2025-07-24T05:35:44Z

Shotgunw1lly69: nimdsphax needs dsinternet which requires working twlfirm (ds mode needed)

==Required Reading==
{{ombox
| type = speedy
| text = '''This method only works on versions 11.16.0 and below.''' This is because Bannerbomb3 was fixed in 11.17.0.
}}

==Technical Details==
To launch custom code, we exploit a flaw in the DSiWare Data Management window of the Settings application.To accomplish this, we use your system's encryption key (movable.sed) to build a DSiWare backup that exploits the system.For a more technical explanation, see [https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3 here].

==Compatibility Notes==
These instructions work on USA, Europe, Japan, and Korea region consoles as indicated by the letters U, E, J, or K after the system version.

==What You Need==
*Your <code>movable.sed</code> file from completing [[3DS:Seedminer/BFM|Seedminer]]
*The latest version of [https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3/releases/latest Bannerbomb3] (the Release_v3.0 <code>.zip</code> file)

==Instructions==

===Section I - Prep Work===

#Power off your device
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Open [https://zoogie.github.io/web/bb3/ Bannerbomb3 Injector]on your computer
#Upload your movable.sed using the “Choose File” option
#Click “Build and Download”
#*This will download an exploit DSiWare called <code>F00D43D5.bin</code> inside of a zip archive (BannerBomb3<code>.zip</code>)
# Copy <code>bb3.bin</code> from Release_v3.0<code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code><ID1></code> on your SD card
#*<code><ID0></code> is the 32-letter folder name that you copied in Seedminer
#* <code><ID1></code> is a 32-letter folder inside of the <code><ID0></code>
#Create a folder named <code>Nintendo DSiWare</code> inside of the <code><ID1></code>
#*If you already had the folder *and* there are any existing DSiWare backup files (<code><8-character-id>.bin</code>) inside, copy them to your PC and remove them from your SD card
#Copy the <code>F00D43D5.bin</code> file from BannerBomb3<code>.zip</code> to the <code>Nintendo DSiWare</code> folder
==Next steps==
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.

{| class="wikitable floatleft colortable" style="text-align:center;"
!Method
! colspan="2" |Requirements
|-
| ---
!Working shoulder buttons
!Working DS mode
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing menuhax67|Installing menuhax67]] (recommended)
| class="ct-green" | Not needed
| class="ct-red" |Yes
|-
| [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (USM)|Installing boot9strap (USM)]]
| class="ct-red" |Yes
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)|Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)]]
| class="ct-green" |Not needed
| class="ct-red" |Yes
|}

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2025-07-23T06:29:57Z

Shotgunw1lly69: /* Section I - Safe Mode */

===Section I - Safe Mode ===

# Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}
#* '''Read all bullet points before continuing'''
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, perform the update and see if it boots to the HOME Menu
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, is an Old 3ds model, and you are sure it hasn't been updated in a few years, you may try [[3DS:Safecerthax]] NOTE: To access internet settings in Safe Mode, Turn off internet with the switch on the side of the console, and attempt to update
#* If it doesn't boot to Safe Mode, or doesn't boot to the HOME Menu after a Safe Mode update, continue to the next section

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2025-07-23T06:06:15Z

Shotgunw1lly69: Created page with "===Section I - Safe Mode === # Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}} #* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, perform the update and see if it boots to the HOME Menu #* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, is an Old 3ds model, and you are sure it hasn't been updated in a few years, you may try 3DS:Safecerthax NOTE: To access internet settings in Safe Mode, Turn off internet with the switch on the side of the console, and attempt t..."

===Section I - Safe Mode ===

# Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, perform the update and see if it boots to the HOME Menu
#* If your console boots to the Safe Mode menu, is an Old 3ds model, and you are sure it hasn't been updated in a few years, you may try [[3DS:Safecerthax]] NOTE: To access internet settings in Safe Mode, Turn off internet with the switch on the side of the console, and attempt to update
#* If it doesn't boot to Safe Mode, or doesn't boot to the HOME Menu after a Safe Mode update, continue to the next section