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	=== Recovering from an unusable NAND ===		=== 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 [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [[Get support\|the Nintendo Homebrew Discord]], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.		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 [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from {{ml\|Get support\|the Nintendo Homebrew Discord}}, depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.

	=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===		=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===

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	=== Recovering from an unusable NAND ===		=== 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 [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [~~https://discord.gg/C29hYvh~~ the Nintendo Homebrew Discord], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.		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 [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [[Get support\|the Nintendo Homebrew Discord]], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.

	=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===		=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===

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	==== Section II - ntrboot and installation ====		==== Section II - ntrboot and installation ====

	# Use your magnet to find the spot on your device that triggers sleep mode		# Use your magnet to find the [https://imgur.com/5e3lKe2 spot] on your device that triggers sleep mode
	# Power off your console and insert the flashcart		# 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		# 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

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	=== Recovering from an unusable NAND ===		=== 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 [[3dsguide:~~CTRTransfer~~\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh the Nintendo Homebrew Discord], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.		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 [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh the Nintendo Homebrew Discord], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.

	=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===		=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===

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	The following instructions will have you run SafeB9SInstaller through GodMode9 to avoid an issue with the <code>Checking microSD card...</code> step of SafeB9SInstaller.		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===		===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 {{GitHub\|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 {{GitHub\|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)		*The latest release of {{GitHub\|SciresM/boot9strap/releases/latest\|boot9strap}} (the <code>boot9strap-#.#.zip</code> file - '''not''' ntr-devkit, ntr, or devkit)

	=== Instructions ===		=== Instructions ===
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	== Installing CFW in edge cases ==		== Installing CFW in edge cases ==

	~~For~~ cases where your system cannot normally install CFW, such as ~~from any~~ buttons other than {{B\|START\|SELECT\|X\|POWER}} ~~being~~ broken or software issues that ~~result~~ in ~~all install methods failing - [[3dsguide:index\|~~the ~~normal pathways]] and [[3DS:Alternate_Exploits\|the alternate pathways]]) alike -~~ ntrboot can still install CFW.		In cases where your system cannot normally install CFW, such as when important buttons other than {{B\|START\|SELECT\|X\|POWER}} are broken or the console has software issues that break parts of the system used in the exploits, ntrboot can still be used to install CFW.

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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	{{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.]]}}		{{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==		'''ntrboot''' allows <code>.firm</code> payloads to run entirely independent from the console's firmware, so it can be used to fix all known software issues. 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 use [[3DS:GodMode9\|GodMode9]] as the default <code>boot.firm</code> loaded by 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.}}		{{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.		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.
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	*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/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)		*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====		=== Instructions ===

			==== Section I - Prep Work ====

	# Insert the '''flashcart's SD card''' into your computer		# 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>SafeB9SInstaller.firm</code> from the SafeB9SInstaller <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
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	# Reinsert the '''console's SD card''' into your console		# Reinsert the '''console's SD card''' into your console

	====Section II - ntrboot and installation====		==== Section II - ntrboot and installation ====

	# Use your magnet to find the spot on your device that triggers sleep mode		# Use your magnet to find the spot on your device that triggers sleep mode
	# Power off your console and insert the flashcart		# Power off your console and insert the flashcart
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	# 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
	# When the install is complete, hold the power button to forcibly power off your console		# When the install is complete, hold the power button to forcibly power off your console
			# Depending on why you had to reinstall boot9strap, you may also want to follow [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup\|Finalizing Setup]] from the CFW install guide at this point

			== Recovering from software bricks ==

	~~==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.		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===		=== 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~~.
			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 [[3dsguide:CTRTransfer\|a CTRTransfer]], [[3DS:CTRTransfer/Manual\|a manual CTRTransfer]], or help from [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh the Nintendo Homebrew Discord], depending on how severe your issue is. If you have a copy of <code>essentials.exefs</code> backed up, then even in the worst-case scenario you will only need a manual CTRTransfer.

			=== Recovering from corrupted FIRM partitions ===

			[[#Reinstalling the bootloader\|Reinstall boot9strap]], even if you see [[3DS:BootROM_8046_screen\|a BootROM error when powering on your console.]]

			=== Issues with uninstalling custom firmware ===

	~~===Recovering~~ from ~~corrupted FIRM partitions===~~		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 [[#Reinstalling the bootloader\|reinstall boot9strap]] and then follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw\|Restoring / Updating CFW]] to make the system usable again.
	~~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~~===		== Installing CFW in edge cases ==
	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 from any buttons other than {{B\|START\|SELECT\|X\|POWER}} being broken or software issues that result in all install methods failing - [[3dsguide:index\|the normal pathways]] and [[3DS:Alternate_Exploits\|the alternate pathways]]) alike - ntrboot can still install CFW.
	For cases where your system cannot normally install CFW (such as being ~~unable to use seedminer~~ or ~~having broken parts of~~ the ~~system that make it impossible to follow~~ [[3DS:Alternate_Exploits\|~~any of~~ the alternate pathways]]), ntrboot can still install CFW.

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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	==Installing CFW in edge cases==		==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.		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.

			[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

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	===What you need===		===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/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/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)		*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===		===Instructions===

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	{{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.]]}}		{{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.		'''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.}}		{{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.}}