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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. | |||
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==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. | |||
#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 | ||
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|-|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. | ||
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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 | ||
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[[Category:Unbricking]] | [[Category:Unbricking]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]] | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]] | ||