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User:Suazil

2022-12-03T01:41:18Z

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User:Suazil

2022-12-02T16:11:51Z

Suazil: why you care

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User:Suazil

2022-12-02T16:04:35Z

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User:Suazil

2022-12-02T16:03:33Z

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Nintendo Switch

2022-11-15T01:34:23Z

Suazil: damn do these people hate caffeine

{{Page WIP}}__NOTOC____NOEDITSECTION__
{{Infobox console
| title = Nintendo Switch
| image = Nintendo-Switch-wJoyCons-BlRd-Standing-FL.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = A Nintendo Switch shown in portable mode, with joy-cons attached to the sides
| aka = {{plainlist|
* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>
* Erista <small> (original model) </small>
* Mariko <small> ("red box" model) </small>
* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>
}}
| systems = {{plainlist|
* Nintendo Switch
* Nintendo Switch Lite
* Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
}}
| version = {{SystemVersion|hac}}
| recommended = [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] + [[Switch:Atmosphere|Atmosphère]]
| guide = [[switchguide:|Nintendo Homebrew Switch Guide]]
| namespace = Switch:
}}

The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.

Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Erista" models made before July 2018 are currently hackable. Other patched Erista models may use the software method "Caffeine" if they run on versions 4.0.0 to 4.1.0.
{| style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
==Getting started==

The current recommended setup is [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] + [[Switch:Atmosphere|Atmosphère]].

Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found here:

<div class="center">{{Clickable button 2|switchguide:|Go to NH Switch Guide|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
==Use homebrew==

Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? We have a list for that!

<div class="center">{{Clickable button 2|Switch:Things to do|Check out the things to do|class=mw-ui-progressive}}</div>
|-
|
== Models ==
The currently released models of the switch are:

* "Erista" (original switch)
** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"
** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)
** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler and with a longer battery life
** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked at this time
* Switch Lite
** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons and several other systems
** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked at this time
* OLED model ("Aula")
** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "Mariko" systems, but features a larger, OLED display, expanded internal storage, an improved kickstand and improved speakers
** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked at this time
|
|}
==Get help==

Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?

First, try searching for your issue. If you cannot find the right information or don't understand it, you can [[Get support|'''ask someone for help''']].

<inputbox>
type=search
placeholder=Enter a description of your issue...
namespaces=Main**,Switch**
width=70
</inputbox>

Nintendo Switch

2022-11-15T01:31:19Z

Suazil: added mention to caffeine for post-july 2018 original model switches, note i don't know shit about switch modding but this is what i understand

{{Page WIP}}__NOTOC____NOEDITSECTION__
{{Infobox console
| title = Nintendo Switch
| image = Nintendo-Switch-wJoyCons-BlRd-Standing-FL.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = A Nintendo Switch shown in portable mode, with joy-cons attached to the sides
| aka = {{plainlist|
* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>
* Erista <small> (original model) </small>
* Mariko <small> ("red box" model) </small>
* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>
}}
| systems = {{plainlist|
* Nintendo Switch
* Nintendo Switch Lite
* Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
}}
| version = {{SystemVersion|hac}}
| recommended = [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] + [[Switch:Atmosphere|Atmosphère]]
| guide = [[switchguide:|Nintendo Homebrew Switch Guide]]
| namespace = Switch:
}}

The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.

Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Erista" models made before July 2018 are currently hackable. Other patched Erista models may use the software method "Caffeine" if they run on versions 4.0.0 to 4.1.0.
{| style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
==Getting started==

The current recommended setup is [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] + [[Switch:Atmosphere|Atmosphère]].

Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found here:

<div class="center">{{Clickable button 2|switchguide:|Go to NH Switch Guide|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
==Use homebrew==

Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? We have a list for that!

<div class="center">{{Clickable button 2|Switch:Things to do|Check out the things to do|class=mw-ui-progressive}}</div>
|-
|
== Models ==
The currently released models of the switch are:

* "Erista" (original switch)
** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"
** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time
* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)
** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler and with a longer battery life
** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked at this time
* Switch Lite
** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons and several other systems
** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked at this time
* OLED model ("Aula")
** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "Mariko" systems, but features a larger, OLED display, expanded internal storage, an improved kickstand and improved speakers
** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked at this time
|
|}
==Get help==

Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?

First, try searching for your issue. If you cannot find the right information or don't understand it, you can [[Get support|'''ask someone for help''']].

<inputbox>
type=search
placeholder=Enter a description of your issue...
namespaces=Main**,Switch**
width=70
</inputbox>

3DS:Safe Mode

2022-11-15T01:19:02Z

Suazil: added mention to safecerthax (probably more important than adding safehax since this one actually allows you to get a modern CFW setup) and fixed a typo (unusuable => unusable)

'''Safe Mode''', also known as '''SAFE_FIRM''', is a part of the 3DS' stock firmware that allows the device to perform a System Update without loading the HOME Menu or most system functions. To access Safe Mode, hold {{B|L}} + {{B|R}} + {{B|(D-Pad Up)}} + {{B|A}} and then powering on - if successful, the 3DS will show the System Update screen.<br>
There is no alternate keycombo, so if one of the needed buttons is broken, you will be unable to access Safe Mode.

== Why it's useful ==

=== Exploits ===
The custom firmware method recommended for 11.16.0, [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(usm)|unSAFE_MODE]], uses a flaw in Safe Mode that can be used to install custom firmware. This is because Nintendo is more reluctant to update Safe Mode to patch exploits (since an unmodded 3DS would have no way to fix a brick by doing a system update if SAFE_FIRM were also bricked). There's also an alternate CFW method for versions 11.14.0 and below called [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|safecerthax]] that allows the user to install a modern CFW setup using SafeB9SInstaller.<br>Another exploit '''that is now unusable''' called [https://github.com/TiniVi/safehax safehax] allowed the console to load a <code>.bin</code> payload after being loaded from Homebrew Launcher due to the Safe Mode firmware being outdated and the console being able to load SAFE_FIRM (the Safe Mode firmware) when the console was booted into normal firmware. This exploit was given a partial patch in version 11.3 and fully patched in version 11.4.

===Redownloading system applications===
Safe Mode reinstalls most deleted or corrupted system titles, the same as a regular System Update, which can also help if you need one of those titles to fix another issue.

===Troubleshooting===
Because Safe Mode is in a unique partition of the 3DS' firmware (SAFE_FIRM), it can fix crashes on boot that are caused by corrupted/deleted system titles or extremely outdated firmware, as only NATIVE_FIRM is affected by these. The best way to avoid bricks is to keep custom firmware installed, however, and most crashes not in the above list will require access to GodMode9 to fix - if you have an issue that disables access to GodMode9, you will most likely need [[3DS:ntrboot|a flashcart compatible with ntrboot]] to fix the issue.

3DS:Animal Crossing: New Leaf

2022-10-22T14:28:56Z

Suazil: added recommendation to install luma 3gx loader after getting vapecord because the version that vapecord includes is outdated

{{Shortcut|3DS:ACNL|ACNL}}
'''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''' is a simulation video game for the Nintendo 3DS. It is the fourth mainline game in the Animal Crossing video game series.

== Game-specific quirks ==

This game has a re-release in 2016 with the Welcome Amiibo content integrated into the base game. Gameplay-wise both are identical once the updates are installed, but this means that both have a different Title ID.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Title IDs of the old and new releases
|-
! Game region
! Original release (green icon with white leaf)
! Welcome Amiibo (white icon with green leaf)
|-
|
| style="text-align: center" | [[File:Animal Crossing New Leaf icon.png]]
| style="text-align: center" | [[File:ACNL Welcome Amiibo icon.png]]
|-
| USA
| <code>0004000000086300</code>
| <code>0004000000198E00</code>
|-
| EUR
| <code>0004000000086400</code>
| <code>0004000000198F00</code>
|-
| JPN
| <code>0004000000086200</code>
| <code>0004000000198D00</code>
|}

== Mods ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Hack name
! Features
! Notes
|-
| [https://gamebanana.com/mods/314876 Welcome Luxury]
| QoL hack, with various texture edits.
| Nearly all the features require the Welcome Amiibo standalone release (white icon with green leaf) and don't work with the original release with the update (green icon with white leaf).
|-
| [https://github.com/RedShyGuy/Vapecord-ACNL-Plugin/wiki Vapecord]
| 3GX plugin with various cheats and features.
| Requires [[3DS:Luma3DS forks|Luma3DS 3GX Loader]]. Currently, it is recommended to get "Luma3DS (Nanquitas)" from Universal Updater after doing step 3 from the install guide.
|}

== Tools ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Tool
! Features
! Notes
|-
| [https://www.marcrobledo.com/acnl-editor/ Marc Rebledo's ACNL Save Editor]
| Web-based save editor. Can edit various things like the native fruit, player characters, villagers, locations of buildings, the shape of the island, and more.
|
|-
| [https://universal-team.net/projects/leafedit LeafEdit]
| 3DS-based save editor.
| Discontinued and not receiving updates.
|}

== Guides ==

* [[/Save editing]]

== Other resources ==

*[[wikipedia:Animal Crossing: New_Leaf|Wikipedia article]]
*[[tcrf:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|TCRF page]]

[[Category:Animal Crossing]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]

3DS:Menuhax

2022-10-18T23:04:17Z

Suazil: fixed little error i had when writing

{{lowercase title}}{{Outdated software}}{{Infobox homebrew
| name = menuhax
| for3ds = 1
| version = 3.2
| github = yellows8/3ds_homemenuhax
}}
'''menuhax''' refers to a series of exploits in the HOME Menu released between 2015 and 2016. It was mostly superseded by [[3DS:arm9loaderhax|arm9loaderhax]]. There is a "new version of menuhax" that works on newer versions called [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/menuhax67|menuhax67]] that can install the homebrew launcher to the home icon on the top left of the HOME menu, but it's just an entrypoint for an exploit like (as an example) [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|HBL-USM]] and it requires another userland exploit to install it. Not recommended at all.

== Upgrading to boot9strap ==

See the page [[3DS:Migrate from menuhax]] to upgrade a console to boot9strap.

== How it works ==

menuhax consists of 4 exploits: themehax, shufflehax, sdiconhax, and bossbannerhax. More details can be found on {{GitHub|yellows8/3ds_homemenuhax|GitHub}}.

3DS:Menuhax

2022-10-18T23:03:16Z

Suazil: added mention to menuhax67

{{lowercase title}}{{Outdated software}}{{Infobox homebrew
| name = menuhax
| for3ds = 1
| version = 3.2
| github = yellows8/3ds_homemenuhax
}}
'''menuhax''' refers to a series of exploits in the HOME Menu released between 2015 and 2016. It was mostly superseded by [[3DS:arm9loaderhax|arm9loaderhax]]. A new version of menuhax that works on newer versions called [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/menuhax67|menuhax67]] that can install the homebrew launcher to the home icon on the top left of the HOME menu, but it's just an entrypoint for an exploit like (as an example) [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|HBL-USM]] and it requires another userland exploit to install it. Not recommended at all.

== Upgrading to boot9strap ==

See the page [[3DS:Migrate from menuhax]] to upgrade a console to boot9strap.

== How it works ==

menuhax consists of 4 exploits: themehax, shufflehax, sdiconhax, and bossbannerhax. More details can be found on {{GitHub|yellows8/3ds_homemenuhax|GitHub}}.

3DS:Bannerbomb3/Preparing menuhax67

2022-10-18T22:23:01Z

Suazil: replaced a comma by the word "since" because it sounds better

==Required Reading==
[https://github.com/zoogie/Bannerbomb3 Bannerbomb3] is an exploit for the DSiWare Management Menu, compatible with the latest System version for all regions excluding the iQue 3DS since it doesn't have that menu. The main developer is [https://github.com/zoogie zoogie].

It's the main primary exploit used on the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ main guide], unSAFE_MODE and BB3('''B'''anner'''b'''omb'''3''')+Fredtool both use it. It can be used to prepare the secondary exploits [https://github.com/zoogie/unSAFE_MODE unSAFE_MODE](you can find this on the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/installing-boot9strap-(usm) main guide]) or [https://github.com/zoogie/menuhax67 menuhax67], both made by the legend [https://github.com/zoogie zoogie]. This page covers preparing menuhax67 to access the Homebrew Launcher since accessing the Homebrew Launcher from Bannerbomb3 directly not possible. On the next page you will find out how to access the Homebrew Launcher with menuhax67 set up. Note that with a crashing DSiWare Management Menu, this method won't work.

The instructions described here only work with EUR/USA/JPN/KOR, if you want to use Taiwan for some odd reason, no you don't want that, use the normal guide instead to install custom firmware.

==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/Bannerbomb3/releases/latest Bannerbomb3] (the Release <code>.zip</code> file)
*Your <code>movable.sed</code> file from completing [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]]
*The latest release 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 '''target 3DS''' in 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
#Copy the <code>Launcher.dat</code> for your region/version from the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Copy the bb3.bin from the Release <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card

===Section II - Bannerbomb3 Prep===

====Section II-I - F00D43D5.bin generation====

# Open the [http://3dstools.nhnarwhal.com/#/bb3gen BannerBomb3 multitool Injector website] on your computer
# Upload your movable.sed using the “Choose File” option
# Click “Build and Download”

====Section II-II - F00D43D5.bin placement====

#Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code><ID0></code> -> <code><ID1></code> on your SD card
#*The <code><ID0></code> will be the same one that you used in Seedminer
#*The <code><ID1></code> is a 32 character long 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
#Open the output_(name) <code>.zip</code> file and enter the Usa_Europe_Japan_Korea folder
#Copy the <code>F00D43D5.bin</code> file to the <code>Nintendo DSiWare</code> folder

===Section III - 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>

-----

<span style="font-size:200%;">Continue to [[3DS:Alternate_Exploits/menuhax67#Using_menuhax67 | menuhax67]]</span>

3DS:Safe Mode

2022-10-18T20:54:17Z

Suazil: replaced "being loaded by another exploit" with "being loaded by homebrew launcher"

'''Safe Mode''' is an option built into every 3DS that allows the device to perform a System Update without booting to the HOME Menu. You can access Safe Mode by holding (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A) on boot. If you were successful, the 3DS will show the System Update screen and allow you to update.

There is no alternative key combination, so if one of the necessary buttons is broken, you will be unable to access Safe Mode.

== Why it's useful ==

=== Exploits ===
The custom firmware method recommended for 11.16.0, [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(usm)|unSAFE_MODE]], uses a flaw in Safe Mode that can be used to install custom firmware. This is generally because Nintendo is more reluctant to update Safe Mode to patch exploits (since an unmodded 3DS would have no other ways to fix a brick caused by a system update). Another outdated exploit called [https://github.com/TiniVi/safehax safehax] allowed the console to load a payload in the .bin format after being loaded from Homebrew Launcher due to the Safe Mode firmware being outdated and the console being able to load SAFE_FIRM (the Safe Mode firmware) when the console was booted into normal firmware. This exploit is '''OUTDATED''' and will not work in versions higher than 11.3 since Nintendo released a fix that made the console unable to boot SAFE_FIRM after a normal boot.

=== Redownloading system applications ===

Just like a normal System Update, a Safe Mode update will redownload some system applications if they have been somehow lost, which can get you out of some tight situations.

=== Unbricking ===

Because Safe Mode is (somewhat) separate from the normal firmware, it can help save you from certain kinds of bricks (such as [[3DS:Keyboard Unbrick]], since the keyboard will work in Safe Mode even if it is broken in HOME Menu). That being said, the best way to avoid bricks is to keep custom firmware installed.

3DS:Safe Mode

2022-10-18T20:50:59Z

Suazil: added a mention to safehax, exploit that used SAFE_FIRM after a normal boot to make use of firmlaunchhax after it got patched

'''Safe Mode''' is an option built into every 3DS that allows the device to perform a System Update without booting to the HOME Menu. You can access Safe Mode by holding (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A) on boot. If you were successful, the 3DS will show the System Update screen and allow you to update.

There is no alternative key combination, so if one of the necessary buttons is broken, you will be unable to access Safe Mode.

== Why it's useful ==

=== Exploits ===
The custom firmware method recommended for 11.16.0, [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(usm)|unSAFE_MODE]], uses a flaw in Safe Mode that can be used to install custom firmware. This is generally because Nintendo is more reluctant to update Safe Mode to patch exploits (since an unmodded 3DS would have no other ways to fix a brick caused by a system update). Another outdated exploit called [https://github.com/TiniVi/safehax safehax] allowed the console to load a payload after being loaded with another exploit due to the Safe Mode firmware being outdated and the console being able to load SAFE_FIRM (the Safe Mode firmware) when the console was booted into normal firmware. This exploit is '''OUTDATED''' and will not work in versions higher than 11.3 since Nintendo released a fix that made the console unable to boot SAFE_FIRM after a normal boot.

=== Redownloading system applications ===

Just like a normal System Update, a Safe Mode update will redownload some system applications if they have been somehow lost, which can get you out of some tight situations.

=== Unbricking ===

Because Safe Mode is (somewhat) separate from the normal firmware, it can help save you from certain kinds of bricks (such as [[3DS:Keyboard Unbrick]], since the keyboard will work in Safe Mode even if it is broken in HOME Menu). That being said, the best way to avoid bricks is to keep custom firmware installed.

3DS:Ntrboot/usage

2022-10-18T18:42:32Z

Suazil: missing ) character

{{lowercase title}}{{hatnote|This article is for general guidance on how to use ntrboot for various purposes. For instructions specifically on installing custom firmware, follow [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot)|our custom firmware installation guide's page.]]}}
'''ntrboot''' allows <code>.firm</code> payloads to run entirely independent from the console's firmware, so it can be used to fix all software issues short of a locked NAND. However, it can also cause the same issues if used incorrectly - be careful to get things right the first time, as the instructions may be harder to follow after a failed attempt.
{{info|text=If you are a power user, you may wish to always load [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] as the default <code>boot.firm</code> on your flashcart. You will always have its functionality available this way, and GodMode9 is capable of chainloading into other payloads as needed through the <code>FIRM Options...</code> menu of a <code>.firm</code> file.}}

==Reinstalling the bootloader==
{{warning|text=This section only installs boot9strap and is not a replacement for a full CFW install. If your system does not yet have custom firmware, follow the link at the top of the page.}}
If you have installed a bootloader that cannot boot the system normally with CFW otherwise working, you can run GodMode9, SafeB9SInstaller, or OpenFirmInstaller via ntrboot to install a valid bootloader in its place.
The following instructions will have you run SafeB9SInstaller through GodMode9 to avoid an issue with the <code>Checking microSD card...</code> step of SafeB9SInstaller.
===What you need===
*The latest release of [[https://github.com/d0k3/SafeB9SInstaller/releases/latest SafeB9SInstaller]] (the <code>.zip</code> file that isn't the source code)
*The latest release of [[https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9]] (the <code>.zip</code> file that isn't the source code)
*The latest release of [[https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/latest boot9strap]] (the <code>boot9strap-#.#.zip</code> file - '''not''' ntr-devkit, ntr, or devkit)
===Instructions===
====Section I - Prep Work====
# Insert the '''flashcart's SD card''' into your computer
# Copy <code>SafeB9SInstaller.firm</code> from the SafeB9SInstaller <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card and rename it to <code>boot.firm</code>
# Reinsert the '''flashcart's SD card''' into your flashcart
# Insert the '''console's SD card''' into your computer
# 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
# Reinsert the '''console's SD card''' into your console

====Section II - ntrboot and installation====
# Use your magnet to find the spot on your device that triggers sleep mode
# Power off your console and insert the flashcart
# Set the magnet into place (or on an old 2DS, enable the sleep mode switch), then hold {{B|START}}, {{B|SELECT}}, and {{B|X}} and press {{B|POWER}} - continue to hold the other three buttons for around five seconds
#* This may take a few tries to work since the positioning is awkward - if you boot into anything other than GodMode9, power off and try again
# Remove the magnet or disable the sleep mode switch - if the exploit was successful, you will have booted into GodMode9
# If asked, press {{B|B}} to deny setting RTC and/or doing an essential files backup, then navigate to <code>SafeB9SInstaller.firm</code> and press A, choose <code>FIRM Options...</code> and then choose <code>Boot FIRM</code>.
# When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap
# When the install is complete, hold the power button to forcibly power off your console

==Recovering from software bricks==
If your console has been [[Brick|bricked]] ''not due to hardware damage'', then you can recover the system with ntrboot by loading GodMode9. From there, you can use needed tools depending on the specific issue - the most common three are listed as follows.

===Recovering from an unusable NAND===
See [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage#Restoring_a_NAND_backup|how to restore a NAND backup]] for more specific instructions. If you do not have a NAND backup, you will instead need [[3DS:CTRTransfer|a CTRTransfer]], [[https://3ds.eiphax.tech/bible a manual CTRTransfer]], or [[3DS:Lazarus3DS||Lazarus3DS donor files]] potentially alongside a hardmod, depending on how severe your issue is.

===Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions===
See [[#Reinstalling the bootloader]], even if you see [[3DS:BootROM_8046_screen|a BootROM error when powering on your console.]]

===Issues with uninstalling custom firmware===
If you have a NAND backup from when you first installed custom firmware, [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage#Restoring_a_NAND_backup|restore it.]] If you do not, then [[3dsguide:index|reinstall custom firmware]] to make the system usable again.

==Installing CFW in edge cases==
For cases where your system cannot normally install CFW (such as being unable to use seedminer, having broken parts of the system that make it impossible to follow [[3DS:Alternate_Exploits|any of the alternate pathways]], or having a CHN region console), ntrboot can still install CFW.

3DS:GodMode9/Usage

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Suazil: added link to the og gm9 page

{{TOC right}}{{info|text=For information on dumping cartridges or SD card content, see [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges]].}}
{{info|text=For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord].}}

[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] is a full access file browser for the Nintendo 3DS console, giving you access to your SD card, the FAT partitions inside your SysNAND and EmuNAND, and basically anything else. Among other functionality, you can copy, delete, rename files, and create folders.

Note that if you have any payload files other than <code>GodMode9.firm</code> in the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card, holding {{B|Start}} on boot will display a "chainloader menu" where you will have to use the D-Pad and the {{B|A}} button to select "GodMode9" for these instructions.

GodMode9 is powerful software that has the capability to modify essentially anything on your console. Though many of these modifications are locked behind a permissions system, and it is impossible to accidentally perform dangerous actions without deliberately unlocking permissions, you should still follow instructions carefully and keep backups just in case.

== Updating GodMode9 ==
{{info|text=Some of the instructions below are only applicable to the latest version of GodMode9, and as such you should follow this section to update your copy before continuing. Overwrite any existing files.}}

=== What You Need ===
* The latest release of {{GitHub|d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest|GodMode9}} (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)

=== Instructions ===

# Power off your device
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads</code> folder on your SD card
# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
# Reinsert your SD card into your device

{{success|text=GodMode9 is now up to date.}}

== Creating a NAND Backup ==
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select "Scripts..."
# Select "GM9Megascript"
# Select "Backup Options"
# Select "SysNAND Backup"
# Press {{B|A}} to confirm
#* This process will take some time
#* If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card
# Press {{B|A}} to continue
# Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
# Select "Exit"
# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
# Hold {{B|R}} and press {{B|Start}} at while still holding {{B|R}} to power off your device

{{success|text=Your NAND backup has been successfully created. You can find it in <code>/gm9/out/</code> under the name <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin</code>, along with its accompanying checksum (<code>.sha</code>) file. You will probably want to back up these files to somewhere safe, then delete them from your SD card to reclaim the space.}}

== Restoring a NAND backup ==
# Power off your device
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin</code> from your computer to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
# Reinsert your SD card into your device
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select "Scripts..."
# Select "GM9Megascript"
# Select "Restore Options"
# Select "SysNAND Restore (safe)"
# Select your NAND backup
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl3) writing, then input the key combo given
#* This will '''not''' overwrite your boot9strap installation
#* This process will take some time
# Press {{B|A}} to continue
# Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
# Select "Exit"
# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
# Hold {{B|R}} and press {{B|Start}} at while still holding {{B|R}} to power off your device

{{success|text=Your NAND backup has been successfully restored. You can now delete <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin</code> from your SD card.}}

== Injecting any .CIA app into Health & Safety ==

{{info|text=Note that you cannot inject something that is larger than Health & Safety. You'll only be able to install inject relatively small homebrew (no retail games).}}

# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to the location of your <code>.cia</code> file
# Press {{B|A}} on the <code>.cia</code> file to select it
# Select "CIA image options..."
# Select "Mount image to drive"
# Press {{B|A}} on the <code>.app</code> file
# Select "NCCH image options
# Select "Inject to H&S"
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Press {{B|A}} to continue
# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted

{{success|text=Your desired application has now been injected into Health & Safety.}}

== Restoring Health & Safety after injecting a .CIA app ==

{{info|text=This will only work if you performed the initial injection with GodMode9. If you've been following this page, then you did it with GodMode9.}}

# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select "More..."
# Select "Restore H&S"
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted

{{success|text=Health & Safety has been reverted to normal.}}

== Format an SD card ==

{{critical|text=This will erase the contents of your SD card!}}

# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select "More..."
# Select "SD format menu"
# Select an EmuNAND option if you wish to use one
#* If you don't know what it is or have no legitimate use for it, select "No EmuNAND"
# Select "Auto"
# Press {{B|A}} to accept the label <code>GM9SD</code>
#* You can input a custom name if you want
# When prompted, input the key combo given to confirm the format

{{success|text=Your SD card has successfully been formatted for use with the 3DS.}}

== Removing an NNID without formatting your device ==

{{info|text=This process will only log you out of your NNID. You will still not be able to use the NNID on another console, as the NNID remains linked to the console.}}

# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Press {{B|Home}} to bring up the action menu
# Select "Scripts..."
# Select "GM9Megascript"
# Select "Scripts from Plailect's Guide"
# Select "Remove NNID"
# Press {{B|A}} to continue
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Press {{B|A}} to continue
# Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
# Select "Exit"
# Press {{B|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
# Press {{B|Start}} to reboot your device

{{success|text=You have now been logged out of your NNID.}}

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