3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax) - Revision history

Octeble: Clarified the process coming from Black Screen Unbrick in Section III

2026-03-05T08:52:30Z

Clarified the process coming from Black Screen Unbrick in Section III

Ihaveahax: ce

2025-07-30T22:39:00Z

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	====Section III - safecerthax proxy====		====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)		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		#Launch the System Settings application

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

2025-07-28T04:15:52Z

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

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

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

	#Power on your console		#Power on your console
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	====Section III - safecerthax proxy====		====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		#Launch the System Settings application
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	#*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		#*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		#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.		At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default.

Geometomas: * Section II - Prep Work */ mention copy everything from Luma3DS zip

2025-02-22T06:40:05Z

* Section II - Prep Work */ mention copy everything from Luma3DS zip

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	#Insert your SD card into your computer		#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		#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		#*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		#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card

Gruetzig: forgot what you need section

2023-11-09T23:19:15Z

forgot what you need section

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	== Compatibility Notes ==		== 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.		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==		==Instructions==
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	If the camera did NOT appear, you cannot follow this method as your shoulder buttons are broken		If the camera did NOT appear, you cannot follow this method as your shoulder buttons are broken

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

	#Insert your SD card into your computer		#Insert your SD card into your computer
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	#Press “OK” to close the error message		#Press “OK” to close the error message
	#If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller		#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		#* If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section

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

	#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install 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]]		#* 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		#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
	#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu		#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
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	#Press (Start) to save and reboot		#Press (Start) to save and reboot

	At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default.		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.		*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.		*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.

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

	#Launch the System Settings application		#Launch the System Settings application

Gruetzig: readd safecerthax from guide

2023-11-09T23:13:30Z

readd safecerthax from guide

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-{{imbox
+== Technical Details ==
-| text = <big>'''This is now on the main guide!'''</big><br>{{Clickable button 2|3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax)|View on 3DS Hacks Guide|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
+For technical details on the exploit that you will be using on this page, see [https://github.com/MrNbaYoh/safecerthax here].
-}}
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Lifehackerhansol: safecerthax is on the guide

2023-05-29T00:43:40Z

safecerthax is on the guide

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-==Required Reading==
+{{imbox
+| text = <big>'''This is now on the main guide!'''</big><br>{{Clickable button 2|3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax)|View on 3DS Hacks Guide|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
 }}
 [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Ihaveahax: replace {{System version outdated article}}

2023-04-10T06:27:33Z

replace {{System version outdated article}}

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	==Required Reading==		==Required Reading==

	{{~~System version outdated article~~\|~~console~~=~~ctr~~\|~~sysversion~~=11.14.0~~-46\|reason=SAFE_MODE~~ SSL exploit was fixed in 11.15.0.}}		{{ombox
			\| type = speedy
			\| text = '''This method only works on versions 11.14.0 and below.''' This is because the Safe Mode SSL exploit was fixed in 11.15.0.
			}}

	safecerthax is compatible with all Old 3DS and Old 2DS devices in all regions on system versions 1.0.0-11.14.0.		safecerthax is compatible with all Old 3DS and Old 2DS devices in all regions on system versions 1.0.0-11.14.0.

Ihaveahax: /* Section IV - Installing boot9strap */ {{Luma3DS is default}}

2023-04-08T04:33:29Z

Section IV - Installing boot9strap: {{Luma3DS is default}}

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	#*If you get an error, just continue to the next section		#*If you get an error, just continue to the next section

	{{~~info\|At this point, your console will boot to~~ Luma3DS by default.		{{Luma3DS is 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 V - Restoring default proxy===		===Section V - Restoring default proxy===

StarlitSkies: added Category:Nintendo 3DS guides using HotCat

2023-03-24T00:55:12Z

added Category:Nintendo 3DS guides using HotCat

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	<span style="font-size:200%;">Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup\|Finalizing Setup]]</span>		<span style="font-size:200%;">Continue to [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup\|Finalizing Setup]]</span>

			[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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

	== Compatibility Notes ==		==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.		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 ==		==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/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/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)		*The latest release of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS] (the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> file)

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

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

	#Insert your SD card into your computer		#Insert your SD card into your computer
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	====Section III - safecerthax proxy====		====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)~~.		If you came from [[3DS:BSU\|Black Screen Unbrick]], turn off wireless either using the switch on the 3DS if you have it or at the router. Then, boot into recovery mode by powering on your console while holding {{Key press\|L\|R\|Up\|A}}. Attempt to update, click on the "Set Internet Settings" button after closing out the error that appears when the update fails, turn your wireless back on, and continue from Step 3.

	#Launch the System Settings application		#Launch the System Settings application
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	#Press “OK” to close the error message		#Press “OK” to close the error message
	#If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller		#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		#*If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section

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

	#When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install 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]]		#*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		#Once it is complete, press (A) to reboot your console
	#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu		#Your console should have booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu
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	*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.		*On the next page, you will install useful homebrew applications to complete your setup.

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

	#Launch the System Settings application		#Launch the System Settings application