3DS:Things to do

Finally got homebrew/custom firmware on your 3DS? Here is a short list of the most common things to do with it.

Just want to install software? See 3DS:Installing software.

Custom firmware basics Custom firmware has a lot of settings and useful menus. Learn to use them here! Installing software - CIA? 3DSX? NDS? Rosalina menu - A useful in-game menu built into Luma3DS Luma3DS configuration GodMode9 Usage - Make system file backups Dump titles and game cartridges - Backup and install your cartridges	Customization Change how your console looks and sounds. HOME Menu customization: Custom themes Creating custom themes Adding custom badges Splash screens - show an image when your console turns on (this will increase boot time) Advanced: Editing the HOME Menu
Emulation The 3DS can run emulators for various old consoles. The New 3DS is the best one to use for this. Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games can also be run using the 3DS's native modes for them. Emulators (general overview) DS games GBA games	Game mods, save editing, cheats Before you modify a game or its save, you should back up your save data. We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Pokémon X and Y Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Mario Kart 7 See a full list at Category:Nintendo 3DS games. Or use the search feature.
Revival projects Give new life to shutdown services. Pretendo Network - Nintendo Network replacement for 3DS and Wii U NetPass - StreetPass rverse - Miiverse SatellaZone - Nintendo Zone	Extensions Wireless streaming - for New 3DS only Game plugins Wumiibo - amiibo emulation rehid - remap control inputs Input redirection - connect controllers wirelessly
Extras Back up your saves - keep your progress safe Move to another SD card FTP - access files remotely Installing Cartridges to the Home Menu List of guides