3DS:Black screen unbrick - Revision history

Cominou: Undo revision 11661 by Cominou (talk)

2026-03-19T13:43:08Z

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	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.		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.

	~~First and foremost,~~ you ~~need~~ to ~~check~~ if ~~the console has a custom firmware installed~~.		The troubleshooting below should always be started at the first section. The troubleshooting will direct you to the next sections if necessary.

	__TOC__		__TOC__

	==CFW Check==		==CFW Check==
	~~Checking~~ if the console has CFW will help as it allows access to [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]], a helpful tool for troubleshooting and fixing issues.		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		#Power on your console while holding the {{B\|SELECT}} button
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	#***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		#***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

	~~<tabber>~~		==CFW troubleshooting==


	~~\|-\|Yes, I have~~ CFW=

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

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


	===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===		===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===
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	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.		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.

	~~\|-\|No, my console is stock~~=		==Stock troubleshooting==

	~~Begin with testing if Safe Mode is accessible.~~

	===Section I - Safe Mode===		===Section I - Safe Mode===
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	#*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 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 [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] if it is not a hardware 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 [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] if it is not a hardware issue

	~~</tabber>~~

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

Cominou: added tabber, put order reminders closer to the sections

2026-03-19T13:30:45Z

added tabber, put order reminders closer to the sections

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	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.		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~~.		First and foremost, you need to check if the console has a custom firmware installed.

	__TOC__		__TOC__

	==CFW Check==		==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.		Checking if the console has CFW 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		#Power on your console while holding the {{B\|SELECT}} button
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	#***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		#***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==		<tabber>


			\|-\|Yes, I have CFW=

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

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


	===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===		===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===
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	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.		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==~~		\|-\|No, my console is stock=

			Begin with testing if Safe Mode is accessible.

	===Section I - Safe Mode===		===Section I - Safe Mode===
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	#*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 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 [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] if it is not a hardware 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 [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] if it is not a hardware issue

			</tabber>

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

Octeble: Added a 'the'

2026-03-05T07:57:48Z

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Octeble: Added slight idiot proofing and additional link in ntrboot section + grammar fix

2026-03-05T07:56:39Z

Added slight idiot proofing and additional link in ntrboot section + grammar fix

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	# Power on your console while holding {{Key press\|L\|R\|Up\|A}}		# 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 and is an Old 3DS/XL/2DS model, 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 your console boots to the Safe Mode menu and the first bullet point didn't apply to you, 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		#* 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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	# Press the POWER button		# 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 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		#* 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 [[3DS:ntrboot\|ntrboot]] if it is not a hardware issue

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

Tophatted: change 3DS:Lumabug redirect to 3DS:RTCBug, reword removing the inserted cartridge for clarity (this should already be covered by section one?)

2025-08-31T03:48:31Z

change 3DS:Lumabug redirect to 3DS:RTCBug, reword removing the inserted cartridge for clarity (this should already be covered by section one?)

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

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

2025-07-28T04:15:43Z

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

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	# Power on your console while holding {{Key press\|L\|R\|Up\|A}}		# 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 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		#* 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

ItsCrocoSwine: fix extdata path in /Section IV - SD HOME Menu extdata /

2025-01-23T15:50:50Z

fix extdata path in Section IV - SD HOME Menu extdata

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	#* If it boots to the HOME Menu, do the following steps:		#* If it boots to the HOME Menu, do the following steps:
	#*# Insert your SD card into your computer		#*# Insert your SD card into your computer
	#*# Navigate to <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> -> <code>ID0</code> -> <code>ID1</code> -> <code>extdata</code>		#*# 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		## <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		## If you have multiple ID0/ID1 folders, do the following for all of them

StarlitSkies: make datayeet mandatory in manual ctrtransfer section

2024-10-05T04:00:47Z

make datayeet mandatory in manual ctrtransfer section

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	===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===		===Section X - Manual CTRTransfer===

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

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Gruetzig: section changes ;D

2024-09-22T14:20:47Z

section changes ;D

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	# Follow the [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer.html\|CTRTransfer guide on 3DS Hacks Guide]]		# 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 II, continue to the next section of this 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 ===		=== Section IX - 3ds_hw_test ===

ItsCrocoSwine: change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

2024-09-06T18:11:18Z

change category to Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting

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